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Offline stevewfl

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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #40 on: May 02, 2012, 07:56:55 PM »
no love for the real gas cap   :-[
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #41 on: May 02, 2012, 08:10:15 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on May 02, 2012, 07:56:55 PM
no love for the real gas cap   :-[

Luv for ya Steve...  :grouphug:
 
Tell us some more bro...
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #42 on: May 02, 2012, 08:15:21 PM »
After fixing the throws, I love my stock gas cap.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #43 on: May 03, 2012, 03:41:10 AM »
Quote from: stevewfl on May 02, 2012, 07:56:55 PM
no love for the real gas cap   :-[

You didn't post a link! So, what did you expect?  :hitfan: :stirpot:  ::)  ;D

http://www.oppracing.com/category/276-lightech-gas-caps/   8)

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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #44 on: May 17, 2012, 06:07:31 AM »
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #45 on: May 21, 2012, 06:14:51 AM »
The cap came in Saturday. It was a quick and simple swap (just three screws).
IMHO this is a very well made part. It's very simular to the ones in the photos that stevewfl posted (OPP Racing), but is much cheeper.
And for less than $50 to my door, I'm more than happy with my purchase.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #46 on: May 21, 2012, 09:33:56 PM »
Quote from: The Pope on May 21, 2012, 06:14:51 AM
The cap came in Saturday. It was a quick and simple swap (just three screws).
IMHO this is a very well made part. It's very simular to the ones in the photos that stevewfl posted (OPP Racing), but is much cheeper.
And for less than $50 to my door, I'm more than happy with my purchase.

Looks good.  Let us know how it holds up in a followup review.  Is the cap easy to use?
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #47 on: May 22, 2012, 03:51:31 AM »
Quote from: mikeboileau on May 21, 2012, 09:33:56 PM
Looks good.  Let us know how it holds up in a followup review.  Is the cap easy to use?

Thanks! Will do! Yep, just push, twist a 1/4 turn, release. Reverse that to install.  ;D
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #48 on: May 30, 2012, 08:43:47 AM »
Had to open it up Monday to re-fuel. Simple and easy! No fumbeling with a key.  ;D
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #49 on: May 30, 2012, 10:05:24 AM »
Quote from: The Pope on May 30, 2012, 08:43:47 AM
Had to open it up Monday to re-fuel. Simple and easy! No fumbeling with a key.  ;D

The other style wanted grease on the threads, which didn't last long and then became hard to screw on with the fine threads.  How does that quarter turn work?
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #50 on: May 30, 2012, 05:32:02 PM »
Seals with an o-ring and the cap is held in place by a bolted on tab that mates with two groves that are machined into the base. The center of the cap is spring loaded so that there is a clamping force that keeps the o-ring tight against the base when the cap is in place. It's a simple and effective design IMHO.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #51 on: May 30, 2012, 08:38:16 PM »
Very nice!  Thanks for the info!
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #52 on: May 31, 2012, 08:49:30 PM »
Quote from: The Pope on May 21, 2012, 06:14:51 AM
The cap came in Saturday. It was a quick and simple swap (just three screws).
IMHO this is a very well made part. It's very simular to the ones in the photos that stevewfl posted (OPP Racing), but is much cheeper.
And for less than $50 to my door, I'm more than happy with my purchase.

I bought one of these and installed it over the weekend. I agree that it's well made and an easy install. Another happy customer here.

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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #53 on: June 01, 2012, 05:52:21 AM »
Which color or color combination did you get?
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #54 on: June 01, 2012, 09:58:54 PM »
Quote from: The Pope on June 01, 2012, 05:52:21 AM
Which color or color combination did you get?

I originally ordered a silver base with a black cap. Then I was thinking the black cap might be hard to find after dropping it. They said that they had a black base and silver cap in stock, I said to send that. I am glad I did. Looks great.

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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #55 on: June 03, 2012, 07:09:57 AM »
Post a photo !  :-)
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #56 on: June 03, 2012, 12:37:42 PM »
Quote from: The Pope on June 03, 2012, 07:09:57 AM
Post a photo !  :-)

As requested.

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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #57 on: July 29, 2012, 06:58:38 AM »
Bump!

There are some who are having issues with the lock on the OEM fuel cap. Just want to bump this thread back to the top for those who are having issuse as a possible solution to their issues.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #58 on: May 26, 2013, 01:38:25 PM »
Bump again.  ;D
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #59 on: May 26, 2013, 01:58:00 PM »
Quote from: The Pope on May 26, 2013, 01:38:25 PM
Bump again.  ;D

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(Spray graphite in the lock/mechanism- problem solved)
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