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sac
03-12-2008, 07:49 PM
hey,

first off.. i know that i wont be doing a weight reduction here.

I need a new gas door. the previous owner left the gas filler neck in and decided to drive off. it got all bent up. So, my question is does anybody have a carbon fiber gas door? Does it come with the hinge?
I dont want to sand down the inside of a gas door as that would be a pain in the ass for nothing. But i wouldnt mind the look of carbon fiber on the inside.

or should i just buy one from the dealership.
its probably the same as far as price goes.
let me know.
g6civcx
03-12-2008, 07:55 PM
Are you talking about the fuel filler door that you open with the switch under the seat, or the flapper door where you unscrew the fuel filler cap and stick the gas nozzle in to fill up?

Driving off with the gas pump nozzle still in can damage both of these.
s13drob
03-12-2008, 07:58 PM
just find a shell and pik it up for 20$ or less... idk how much the carbon fibers go for
sac
03-12-2008, 07:59 PM
hell he probably broke both.
i am talking about the flapper door i have to open to unscrew the gas cap so i can fill her up.
gprb25
03-12-2008, 08:05 PM
Is this for a s14 or s13? I'd say try Ebay.
sac
03-12-2008, 08:19 PM
Is this for a s14 or s13? I'd say try Ebay.
i think i didnt explain well enough or you misinterpreted what i am asking.

i am not having trouble finding a carbon gas door.
i am asking if the carbon fiber gas doors have the hinge on them. That way i can put the two screws in, sand and paint the outside, and be done. IT is for a s14
burnsauto
03-12-2008, 09:00 PM
ask who sells/makes them. Odds are no, its just the door part, no hinge.
KA-T_240
03-12-2008, 09:04 PM
Junkyard, ebay, or best yet Zilvia classifieds
Bubba
03-12-2008, 09:05 PM
Last time I saw, there are no carbon gas doors for either of the S-chassis. They have immitation carbon stickers all over the place though. I would suggest just getting a stock door and run with it.
98koukile
03-12-2008, 09:13 PM
There are cf overlays on ebay... aka not molded cf, the stock part with cf on it
I'm not sure if they come with the hinge, its meant as a direct replacement not really a fixer part
Timeattack
03-12-2008, 09:16 PM
i got my carbon fiber gas door with hinges but i got it used, it fits up nice
sac
03-12-2008, 09:46 PM
i got my carbon fiber gas door with hinges but i got it used, it fits up nice
Do you know what brand it is? Do you know who origionally bought it?
I just need something. Hell i dont care if its a oem door now. I just want a dam gas door. I want to buy it tonight!! and see it monday morning on my front porch!! :D
Timeattack
03-12-2008, 10:02 PM
I dont anything about it but its on my s13, ill give you my oem gas door if you want it im not sure if it will fit an s14 though
SHIFT_*grind*
03-13-2008, 08:24 AM
Carbon fiber gas doors? It's just getting out of control now...
g6civcx
03-13-2008, 08:26 AM
Carbon fiber gas doors? It's just getting out of control now...

I don't even have a fuel filler door. How's that for weight saving?

I have a fuel cell though so no bottom mount tank.
KA24DESOneThree
03-13-2008, 08:27 AM
There are two on eBay.

Search "S14 gas" and you'll see 'em.
gprb25
03-13-2008, 09:53 AM
^I just did what he said and came up with these^

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-98-NISSAN-240SX-S14-FUEL-GAS-TANK-COVER-LID-EXTERIOR_W0QQitemZ350006048620QQcmdZViewItem?hash= item350006048620&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-98-NISSAN-S14-240SX-GAS-FUEL-TANK-EXTERIOR-COVER-BLK_W0QQitemZ150223489052QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 50223489052&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

Two OEM doors on ebay. Shipping will kill though. I would try and find a car that's being parted out in the for sale section here.
Trying to source a cheesy carbon fiber door WITH hinges will be ridiculous.

OEM is the way to go.

Good luck bro.
Dutchmalmiss
03-13-2008, 10:33 AM
Junkyard and get it for $free-90-free
sac
03-13-2008, 12:26 PM
Carbon fiber gas doors? It's just getting out of control now...
this didnt really do anything but wast the time i spent reading it.
I don't even have a fuel filler door. How's that for weight saving?

I have a fuel cell though so no bottom mount tank.
saving that minimal of weight isnt a big deal. what would i save by going to cf gas door? 2 ounces? what is my track time going to be .0000001 second better by doing this? ITS NOT FOR WEIGHT SAVINGS.

i am kinda toying with another idea now though.
can we close this thread?
jskateborders
03-13-2008, 01:23 PM
Carbon fiber gas doors? It's just getting out of control now...
yea, It is a little pointless. Might as well just buy a stocker, and the sticker from AZ and you will have "the look of carbon fiber"
sac
03-13-2008, 02:39 PM
yea, It is a little pointless. Might as well just buy a stocker, and the sticker from AZ and you will have "the look of carbon fiber"
DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT SAYS ABOVE?
I WILL BE PAINTING THE OUTSIDE!! I think the carbon look would be nice to have when you open the door to put fuel in the gas tank.
i painted the carbon fiber trunk. Probably will paint the hood.
but whatever. interpret that however you want.
Dream240
03-13-2008, 03:51 PM
Hey, I happen to have a S14 shell in my garage with the OEM door still attached. You have the whole door assembly completely intact for 5 bucks. It's green though but since you're repainting won't matter. I also have the entire trunk/gas tank release assembly with the cable if you need it.

PM me if you want it.

Oh and jusy an FYI, you can close the thread yourself. Look under thread tools.

Thanks.
Sir
03-13-2008, 04:02 PM
DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT SAYS ABOVE?
I WILL BE PAINTING THE OUTSIDE!! I think the carbon look would be nice to have when you open the door to put fuel in the gas tank.


you do realize that the "carbon fiber" part is nothing more than a fiberglass part with carbon fiber layer on top than cleared over. So when you paint over it, you don't see the carbon part at all. from the inside its just a back of fiberglass mat.
Chrischeezer
03-13-2008, 06:58 PM
carbon fibber ... FTW, get a windshild sticker too!
projectRDM
03-13-2008, 07:39 PM
I threw out over a dozen of those things when I moved. Seriously. I thought no one would ever need to buy one. That's just comical.
flip3d
03-13-2008, 08:05 PM
Junkyard. $5 or free if you can fit it in your pocket :P

CF gas door? JDM tyte yo! Fo schizzle!
sac
03-13-2008, 08:40 PM
Junkyard. $5 or free if you can fit it in your pocket :P
i dont have to steal to get the things i want.

I threw out over a dozen of those things when I moved. Seriously. I thought no one would ever need to buy one. That's just comical.dam. well i did need one. I bought it already.
carbon fibber ... FTW, get a windshild sticker too!Well i sold the windshield space to fig newtons.. kida dangerous.. but i love fig newtons!!:bigok:
g6civcx
03-13-2008, 08:41 PM
this didnt really do anything but wast the time i spent reading it.

saving that minimal of weight isnt a big deal. what would i save by going to cf gas door? 2 ounces? what is my track time going to be .0000001 second better by doing this? ITS NOT FOR WEIGHT SAVINGS.

i am kinda toying with another idea now though.
can we close this thread?

Where did I say you were trying to save weight? I said that I got rid of my fuel filler door and fuel tank and went with a fuel cell to save weight.

If you want to pick a fight make sure you're picking it with the right person who was saying stuff about you.
sac
03-13-2008, 08:55 PM
Where did I say you were trying to save weight? I said that I got rid of my fuel filler door and fuel tank and went with a fuel cell to save weight.

If you want to pick a fight make sure you're picking it with the right person who was saying stuff about you.
my bad! I have been debating the fuel cell idea. Any idea how much weight ya saved by going with the fuel cell and losing the factory tank? and how many gallon fuel cell do ya have?