Fuel Filler is on the Right!!
 

Not sure this has been posted before or not...

Had the chance to drive the FR for a few hours a few days ago.

Decided to fuel it up before returning the car - and pulled into the gas station on the wrong side at first!

I know I know - it's not THAT exciting... :lol::lol: - but I thought it gives it an even more sportier feel - w/ helping to offset some of the driver's weight by having things like fuel filler car, piping, etc. on the right side of the car.

Here are the rest of my photos from the drive:

http://alrphotography.zenfolio.com/p635875315

I've had cars both ways over the years. Obviously, the left side is a little more convenient because there's less of a walk, but somehow I like the right side better. This is the reason why. When it's on the left, you get up as close as you can, then you squeeze yourself out and pump gas wedged between you and the car. When it's on the right side, you usually don't get as close, you walk around the car, that gives you some open space to walk, and then you fill up. I actually liked the right side better, so I'm happy with this. Gives you some space too, to walk around and admire your car.

I never knew the gas cap was on the right side. Thanks for sharing!

Cars made in Japan typically have it on the right side, where the driver sits. I'm not sure it would help the balance in this case because if they were to balance it across, it would originally be to accommodate the Japanese driver and fuel filler both on the right side.

I had many cars built in Japan (all Toyota) and the fuel filler always was on the left side!

I think all Subarus are on the right and most if not all Toyotas are on the left. I perfer the right, because when there are lines at the pump you'll almost always end up in a shorter line.

Every Honda or Toyota me or my family have own have been on the left. Nissan is typically right, don't know about the rest of the Japanese auto makers though.

Toyota used to always be on the right, especially on their cooler cars (this is a theory of mine). ;).

The AE86, Supras, etc. were all on the right.

(Piss-poor theory that does not apply to all cars, but I like to think it anyway): In general, cool cars have the gas filler on the right, and either dual exhaust, or an outlet on the left.

Jeff

It's Subaru thing

My SVT has it on the right also :cry:. Honestly it's a pain in the ass at crowded gas stations =/

Really? I find it the opposite, since most tanks are on the left and people will wait in a longer line just to pump on their own side. Or are you talking about walking space?

I think another great benefit of right side is that you can open your door fully without worrying about it banging something. Especially important in coupes, which have long doors.

Some little know facts about the gas door:

1)just about every car has an arrow on the gas gauge pointing to te side of the car the filler is on, so look for that if you're in an unfamiliar car or just forget. The BRZ has it as you can see in this photo (little arrow next to the fuel pump)

http://subaru-brz.jp/pc/img/gallery/gallery_m_09.jpg

2)the hoses on the pumps are long enough to reach both sides of the car, so there's no reason to spin your car around if you end up on the wrong side. Just pull the hose over.

The European reasoning for having the filler on the right is that it's safer to have the fuel door on the outside so if you run out of gas on the side of the highway, you're not stuck standing in the way of oncoming traffic if you need to do a roadside refill. Again, odds are that this wasn't what Subaru was thinking, especially because they drive on the opposite end of the highway.

My Toyotas all have 'em on the left, but my RX-7 and BMW had it on the right as well as my Z and my Audi. Fine by me, because most 'Merican cars fill up on the left, giving me free pump space!

That suits me just fine, it means I won't have to relearn which side of the pump to pull up on. It took me months to stop accidentally pulling on the wrong side the pump when I first bought my WRX.

I didn't think of that but Subaru always have it on the right I believe.

Doesn't offset shit, the tank is likely the entire width of the car.

Regarding some other posts: what won't you people bitch about?

Haha, exactly!

I drove SC300 a few weeks, fuel cap is also on the right. Maybe because it's a dedicated coupe?

This is outrageous! This will not stand! I demand my deposit back!

Wait.... why do we care? LOL

I drive a spitfire gas cap is in the middle. He he he. I dont care. This car is for my sweetie.

I share your excitement... Oddly enough. I too much prefer the fill on the right hand side. Can only think of maybe one car I have owned that was on the left.

I remember when I had an NA Miata- that was weird, it was that I couldn't get the filler lid OPEN! The release is hidden in the center console, I looked for 15 min feeling so stupid. The other car that's strange is the first gen 911 with the release and tank right I front of the drivers door....... Like in my avatar pic actualy!

Right side lessens the chance of opening your door into those nice and forgiving cement pillars they put next to the pumps.

That and my girl is closer to the pump so she can get out and fill it up! :slap:


Justin

Yeah all Subaru's are on the right side... Just another example of why this car is really a subaru :evil:

:word:

:popcorn:

this.

:popcorn::popcorn: :D

http://image.superstreetonline.com/f..._side_view.jpg
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/367...-side-view.jpg
http://dayerses.com/data_images/post...ru-brat-06.jpg

Not sure how this is thread worthy... but w.e

Anyways, did u guys know the BRZ has foldable mirrors?

All photoshops... I can tell by the pixels.


But still pretty sure all of todays subarus are on the right side.

yea but are they automtic?

Hey, can you tell us why and how you were able to drive a FR-S? Also what do you think after driving it..?

perfect. no adjustment curve for me. :D

Its a good thing all the stations I go to have the extra long hoses. All of my cars have had the filler on the left side.

Altezza is on the left!

My '70 Skylark was filled from the back. I figured that since US domestic cars started putting the gas cap on the driver's side it was probably due to increasing BMI. Sounds to me like Toyota has stopped forcing US drivers to waddle to the the other side. :thumbup:

I feel you there. I either have to drive around & wait to find an open pump convenient to the right side of my car or do a three-point turn!

my MR2 has it on the left. is mine less cool? :(

on new ones, yes. they tout it as a safety item. if you run out of gas on the highway, when you're pouring fuel from a fuel can into your car, you can stand away from traffic.

i trust myself not to open the door into the pillar more than i trust my passenger to not hit the pillar.

1) exactly. very useful with rental cars.
2) and risk scratching the paint??? ;)

Yeah, a true disappointment. Haha.

MR2's are weird and don't count. They get to be backwards because everything is. AW11 has the engine in the back instead of the front, filler neck on the left instead of the right, and exhaust on the right instead of the left. It just is.

Jeff

Maybe you guys have super crowded gas stations but at gas stations around here, you can pull in any way you want so it's irrelevant which side it's on. I currently have it on the right side which I do not like because 1) I feel it's less safe being away from your car door. If it's on the driver's side, you are kinda protected by your door and the fuel pump/hose. 2) you have no shielding from the cold wind in the winter. And 3) It's less convenient if you just want to get back in your car or grab something real quick. It's also a longer walk which means about 6 extra seconds to my pit stop. :P

But going back to offsetting the driver's weight, I don't believe it will have much of any impact in that location. The exhaust going along the right side of the engine might a little bit though.

Bristecom, did you go see the BRZ they had up at Tom Wood Subaru on thursday?