I recently mentioned about how I don't like the OEM plastic fuel cap. I'm sure I'm not the only one on the board that doesn't like them. Now my question is, is there an aftermarket one that is currently available if not is any sponsors interested in making one ... As yet? I'm looking for polished aluminium / titanium or billet type of material with a round finish to replace the OEM one. So, what's the story? Let's hear some comments, nevertheless ...

 

I'd imagine that to be a CNC milling job Takashi. The shop that is doing my shift knob laser marking has a contract manufacturing nuclear power plant parts. I'm sure they'd be able to handle something as simple as a gas cap. Whether the demand exisits to warrant it is another matter.

 

I agree on the demand ... Muz, doesn't look very promising at this moment.

 

A metal fuel cap would definitely look great .
Titanium would be too expensive to justify though, IMO.

Will there be any problems with static electricity?
The last thing I want to see coming off my fuel cap are blue sparks that could ignite the gas/air mix .

 

being in the machining business myself, I can tell you that your problem looking at $400.00 {low estimate for one off production of aluminum} This would definitely be a Swiss style cnc lathe with milling capabilities. The hourly charge for this type of machine is around $75.00 + tools and material. As far as the titanium goes, in my experiences it is not likely to spark under normal driving conditions but I have seen burst into flames and nearly burn out a machine bed.

My question might be why not try to modify a gas cap like seen on an Audi TT of even a replica 427 Cobra?

Best of luck to you on your search.

 

Takashi - I have to admit I have never ever seen mine - it's behind the flap, you will know the reason why.

It would be a nice piece to keep after the car finally departs sometime in the future years - but anything beyond $100 and nobody would buy it.

The Spoon oil caps are about $60 - so gauge from there.

 

RM Racing sell a whole lot of billet aluminum covers for engine components. Perhaps they'd be interested in marketing a similar type of cover for the gas cap. If they used the self-sealing type (which means you never have to take the cap off) it should be pretty straight forward to manufacture a billet aluminum cap for it.

A pic of the Perma gas cap is here: http://www.ecklers.com/assets/product_images/26391.jpg

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1Y2KS2K
[B]If they used the self-sealing type (which means you never have to take the cap off) it should be pretty straight forward to manufacture a billet aluminum cap for it.

 

While I agree that it cannot be too expensive, but there isn't much of a market response to begin with. Then again, once it's out of a small number of production and general board picture postings ... It will generate a certain amount of added interest.

Basically, I'm looking for 2 type of designs ... One that sits behind the original cover that replaces the plastic OEM one with a aluminium / billet type, not looking at titanium anymore but it would be good nevertheless if price is right. If it fits the S2000, it fits almost all Honda cars as well which the market can be expanded accordingly.

Or two, self-sealing type where it completely eliminates the gas cap procedure which is much safer and definitely more feasible as an upgrade rather than a cosmetic change. But of course, it has to be made like a typical MGF roadster type of finish which blends into all colors and doesn't look out of place and nevertheless costs generally affordable as well.

 

Since I only have personal contact with my gas cap about once a week, on average, I guess the plastic doesn't bother me that much; but that's just me.