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BruceK · Dec 6th, 2001, 07:19 PM

This is surely the clearest picture yet of the S's unique chrome fuel filler cap, but I was surprised to see that it doesn't appear to have any lock. Is that correct?

Can anyone easily:

1. steal the cap?
2. put nasty things in the fuel tank?
3. steal fuel?
4. all of the above?

Or is it something like a hinged cover with a lock underneath?

mr.bill · Dec 6th, 2001, 10:01 PM

BruceK, I'll bet you think your friends call you names like "paranoid," and that they do it because they are against you.

Seriously, I prefer a locking cap too. It is a safe bet that the filler is the same for the Cooper, so maybe some kind MINI owner could measure the opening and post it so you could see if a locking cap available locally would fit. MINI will probably offer one, but at a premium price. I don't recall seeing a lock on the flap on a Cooper, so I wonder if they have a locking cap inside. I doubt it. If gas prices go back up (and you know they will), we can expect to see people using a short piece of garden hose and siphoning gas from someone else's tank. Far worse is some jerk dumping moth crystals or sugar in the tank as a practical joke. Engine damage isn't funny.

KarmanS · Dec 6th, 2001, 10:52 PM

BMWs have fuel filler caps that lock if the central locking of the car is activated. If MINI have adopted anything from BMW, hopefully they have that little feature as well (??)

BruceK · Dec 6th, 2001, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KarmanS
BMWs have fuel filler caps that lock if the central locking of the car is activated. If MINI have adopted anything from BMW, hopefully they have that little feature as well (??)

That would be cool!

Just noticed, the speeding bullet shape on the fuel cap - - shouldn't it be facing the direction of travel?

Basil · Dec 6th, 2001, 11:24 PM

It must lock with the central locking system......BMW wouldn't be stupid enough to let someone run off with it !!!.......would they ?

Root Ginger · Dec 7th, 2001, 02:28 AM

If it works the same as the standard filler cap then yes it locks with the Central locking.

OnlyS4me · Dec 7th, 2001, 03:01 AM

Yes, it locks indeed with the central locking. You can see the mechanism in the same gallery now!!

BruceK · Dec 7th, 2001, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OnlyS4me
Yes, it locks indeed with the central locking. You can see the mechanism in the same gallery now!!

Man! Three pictures of the fuel filler (1 closed, two opened)! You're not just a little obsessed with the Cooper S (like me), are you?

That chrome fuel cap cover with the massive hinge looks like a well engineered piece.

Thanks for solving the locking puzzle (in pictures

) and for the fully detailed photos of S at the Essen show. Wonderful.

monsta · Dec 7th, 2001, 10:51 AM

Hmmm.. That is almost identical to the normal MINI filler cap setup except with a fake cap instead of a door.. I wonder if I could get the parts and fit it to my standard cooper...

BruceK · Dec 7th, 2001, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
Hmmm.. That is almost identical to the normal MINI filler cap setup except with a fake cap instead of a door.. I wonder if I could get the parts and fit it to my standard cooper...

Ahh... back to the title of this thread. Putting a S chrome fuel cap on a standard Cooper would be a little bit of mischief, won't it?

Jakx · Dec 7th, 2001, 01:14 PM

Sorry but what`s the point, that`s really just a horrible piece of naff fakery - prefer the standard, or the `real thing`.

But I don`t expect many here will agree with me?

Root Ginger · Dec 7th, 2001, 01:17 PM

I'd prefer an Aston cap rather than the Monza one they have on the S. It's a British car and they put an Italion style fuel filler on it. Stupid.

Jakx · Dec 7th, 2001, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ginge
. . . . . It's a British car and they put an Italion style fuel filler on it. Stupid.

Whether it`s Brit style or Italian style, it is (sadly) only a useless adornment and one which BMW wouldn`t dream of sticking on one of their `own`!

They know that there`s a world of difference between engineering and cosmetics but obviously consider the MINI brand to be fair game.

MiniMoke · Dec 7th, 2001, 06:09 PM

They could have saved their money on the fuel filler cap...and used it for an armrest!

Jakx · Dec 7th, 2001, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMoke
They could have saved their money on the fuel filler cap...and used it for an armrest!

At least that would have served some useful purpose . . . . . . . . . for some

BruceK · Dec 7th, 2001, 06:18 PM

Please tell me that the filler cap is made of real alloy, not chromed plastic. Please.

MINIAC · Dec 7th, 2001, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
Please tell me that the filler cap is made of real alloy, not chromed plastic. Please.

It ain't no Audi TT

Andrewfuzzy · Dec 7th, 2001, 07:52 PM

theres no way that even BMW would make a car without a lock of some variety on the petrol cap

and as for an italian style cap ...i thought u could get several styles of cap for the old minis and are we goin to be goin that slow that people will be able to see?

Andrewfuzzy · Dec 7th, 2001, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIAC

It ain't no Audi TT

it aint no audi TT price either!!!!

LMB · Dec 7th, 2001, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
Please tell me that the filler cap is made of real alloy, not chromed plastic. Please.

I hope not BruceK

They proudly mention the fact that it has a chrome petrol cap, surely they wouldn't draw attention to it if they were going to then go and make it of plastic

OnlyS4me....can you answer that?

Cheers

LMB

Dec 6th, 2001, 07:19 PM	#1
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Inviting Mischief? This is surely the clearest picture yet of the S's unique chrome fuel filler cap, but I was surprised to see that it doesn't appear to have any lock. Is that correct? Can anyone easily: 1. steal the cap? 2. put nasty things in the fuel tank? 3. steal fuel? 4. all of the above? Or is it something like a hinged cover with a lock underneath? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 6th, 2001, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by KarmanS BMWs have fuel filler caps that lock if the central locking of the car is activated. If MINI have adopted anything from BMW, hopefully they have that little feature as well (??) That would be cool! Just noticed, the speeding bullet shape on the fuel cap - - shouldn't it be facing the direction of travel? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 7th, 2001, 02:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	If it works the same as the standard filler cap then yes it locks with the Central locking. It was acceptable in the 80's

Dec 7th, 2001, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by OnlyS4me Yes, it locks indeed with the central locking. You can see the mechanism in the same gallery now!! Man! Three pictures of the fuel filler (1 closed, two opened)! You're not just a little obsessed with the Cooper S (like me), are you? That chrome fuel cap cover with the massive hinge looks like a well engineered piece. Thanks for solving the locking puzzle (in pictures ) and for the fully detailed photos of S at the Essen show. Wonderful. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 7th, 2001, 10:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Hmmm.. That is almost identical to the normal MINI filler cap setup except with a fake cap instead of a door.. I wonder if I could get the parts and fit it to my standard cooper... the MINI has gone...

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Dec 6th, 2001, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr.bill MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: USA Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 577 Offline	BruceK, I'll bet you think your friends call you names like "paranoid," and that they do it because they are against you. Seriously, I prefer a locking cap too. It is a safe bet that the filler is the same for the Cooper, so maybe some kind MINI owner could measure the opening and post it so you could see if a locking cap available locally would fit. MINI will probably offer one, but at a premium price. I don't recall seeing a lock on the flap on a Cooper, so I wonder if they have a locking cap inside. I doubt it. If gas prices go back up (and you know they will), we can expect to see people using a short piece of garden hose and siphoning gas from someone else's tank. Far worse is some jerk dumping moth crystals or sugar in the tank as a practical joke. Engine damage isn't funny.

Dec 6th, 2001, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 1,366 Offline	BMWs have fuel filler caps that lock if the central locking of the car is activated. If MINI have adopted anything from BMW, hopefully they have that little feature as well (??)

Dec 6th, 2001, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	It must lock with the central locking system......BMW wouldn't be stupid enough to let someone run off with it !!!.......would they ?

Dec 7th, 2001, 03:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 4,759 Offline	Yes, it locks indeed with the central locking. You can see the mechanism in the same gallery now!!

Dec 7th, 2001, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Hmmm.. That is almost identical to the normal MINI filler cap setup except with a fake cap instead of a door.. I wonder if I could get the parts and fit it to my standard cooper... Ahh... back to the title of this thread. Putting a S chrome fuel cap on a standard Cooper would be a little bit of mischief, won't it? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 7th, 2001, 01:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jakx MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bedfordshire ENGLAND Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 632 Offline	. . . . ugh! Sorry but what`s the point, that`s really just a horrible piece of naff fakery - prefer the standard, or the `real thing`. But I don`t expect many here will agree with me?

Dec 7th, 2001, 01:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	I'd prefer an Aston cap rather than the Monza one they have on the S. It's a British car and they put an Italion style fuel filler on it. Stupid. It was acceptable in the 80's

Dec 7th, 2001, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jakx MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bedfordshire ENGLAND Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 632 Offline	. . . an adornment Quote: Originally posted by Ginge . . . . . It's a British car and they put an Italion style fuel filler on it. Stupid. Whether it`s Brit style or Italian style, it is (sadly) only a useless adornment and one which BMW wouldn`t dream of sticking on one of their `own`! They know that there`s a world of difference between engineering and cosmetics but obviously consider the MINI brand to be fair game.

Dec 7th, 2001, 06:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMoke MINI2 Sponsor & Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toledo Ohio, USA Local Time: 08:11 AM Posts: 231 Offline	They could have saved their money on the fuel filler cap...and used it for an armrest! 2003 S, Electric blue white/roof, Premium, Cold Weather and Sport packs. Sept 15 Build/ Delivered Oct 20, 2002

Dec 7th, 2001, 06:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jakx MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bedfordshire ENGLAND Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 632 Offline	. . . . I rest my case . . . . Quote: Originally posted by MiniMoke They could have saved their money on the fuel filler cap...and used it for an armrest! At least that would have served some useful purpose . . . . . . . . . for some

Dec 7th, 2001, 06:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: . . . . ugh! Please tell me that the filler cap is made of real alloy, not chromed plastic. Please. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 7th, 2001, 06:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 06:11 AM Posts: 8,707 Offline	Re: Re: . . . . ugh! Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Please tell me that the filler cap is made of real alloy, not chromed plastic. Please. It ain't no Audi TT

Dec 7th, 2001, 07:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
Andrewfuzzy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kingswinford Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 9 Offline	theres no way that even BMW would make a car without a lock of some variety on the petrol cap and as for an italian style cap ...i thought u could get several styles of cap for the old minis and are we goin to be goin that slow that people will be able to see?

Dec 7th, 2001, 07:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
Andrewfuzzy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kingswinford Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Re: Re: Re: . . . . ugh! Quote: Originally posted by MINIAC It ain't no Audi TT it aint no audi TT price either!!!!

Dec 7th, 2001, 08:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 24,964 Offline	Re: Re: . . . . ugh! Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Please tell me that the filler cap is made of real alloy, not chromed plastic. Please. I hope not BruceK They proudly mention the fact that it has a chrome petrol cap, surely they wouldn't draw attention to it if they were going to then go and make it of plastic OnlyS4me....can you answer that? Cheers LMB Global Moderator

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