OEM Mazda 3 Aluminum Fuel Filler Door

[MM3Canuck]

I saw it in the accessories list on the mazda website.

Is it rice or cool?

Anyone with pics?

[B1GHAM]

it doesnt look that bad in person actually (matter of fact, unless its a totally off color car it blends in) its just that it doesnt do ANY good. It doesnt make the car look amazing and it doesnt change the performance/convience of the vehicle. Its just kinda there..

with that said... its up to you entirely, its your car.

[Boother]

Looks rediculous and out of place.

[MM3Canuck]

It must really not look good if so many people are voting against it.

ANYONE with some pics?

[Akaveli]

it looks good on a white, silver or blk car.

[SharkDiver]

It looks good on my Black MS3.I like it.

[MM3Canuck]

I assume the fuel door matches the stock rims?

(pics)

[dread]

It looks good on my Black MS3.I like it.
do you have any pics of it.

[thebeansoldier]

They actually look nice in person. Here are 2 from my gf's hatch. It is not a lightweight at all. It's very thick and heavy, and when you close it, it doesn't feel flimsy like the stock door.

http://i15.tinypic.com/2lo2etg.jpg

http://i18.tinypic.com/29ddd11.jpg

[MM3Canuck]

They actually look nice in person. Here are 2 from my gf's hatch. It is not a lightweight at all. It's very thick and heavy, and when you close it, it doesn't feel flimsy like the stock door.

http://i15.tinypic.com/2lo2etg.jpg

http://i18.tinypic.com/29ddd11.jpg

I think it looks sexy!!

So it completly replaces the stock door?

[Olestra]

Yep, you unscrew the stock door and and screw in the new door.

I was going to get one, but decided not to - I also thought it may look out of place.

I have a silver 3 so maybe it would look ok.

[thebeansoldier]

I think it looks sexy!!

So it completly replaces the stock door?

Yep. Here are slightly better angle pics with her new wheels on I had installed a few days ago.

http://i12.tinypic.com/2e2f4wg.jpg
http://i13.tinypic.com/3y4rpg4.jpg

[CoachZed]

Yep. Here are slightly better angle pics with her new wheels on I had installed a few days ago.



Are those the Mazdaspeed wheels? They look fantastic.

[MM3Canuck]

[QUOTE=thebeansoldier]Yep. Here are slightly better angle pics with her new wheels on I had installed a few days ago.[QUOTE]


I like it!

[SharkDiver]

YES....installing the Fuel door takes the lead. :)

[moleodonuts]

wow, those pics really do this thing justice. I might get one of those in a near futureaa

[thebeansoldier]

Are those the Mazdaspeed wheels? They look fantastic.

actually, they're 17" NC [the latest gen] MX-5 wheels. The stock Mz3 17"s are 23lbs on my bathroom scale, these only weigh 17lbs and .5" wider. I had it on my 3 sedan, and my gf wanted me to keep them for when she finally gets her 3... so here they are now.

[MM3Canuck]

3MTA3 took his off and is sending it to me now, I'll be sure to post pics once I receive it!

Thanks again 3MTA3 (wrc)

[JoSHMaN]

I like it...Here's mine:

http://www.giannipc.com/josh/cars/maz/8-7-05/DSCF0037.JPG

[MM3Canuck]

[QUOTE=JoSHMaN]I like it...Here's mine:

Looks good!!!

[MM3Canuck]

I got mine in the mail today, went to put it on, but I just couldnt make it fit. Its too tight, and i would have to wedge it in there, with the Alum rubbing against the paint, causing it to chip/scratch.

I was all disappointed and placed the OEM door back on. I was thinking of grinding it down, so that it won't wedge over the Alum and just over the O-Ring.

The people that have one, did you have problems like I did/do?

[Familia323]

IMO, it's lame. It detracts from the natural flow of the cars lines.

[buzzed]

mine came with it already installed. I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't on there but I think that it looks cool.

[goldwing2000]

I got mine in the mail today, went to put it on, but I just couldnt make it fit. Its too tight, and i would have to wedge it in there, with the Alum rubbing against the paint, causing it to chip/scratch.

I was all disappointed and placed the OEM door back on. I was thinking of grinding it down, so that it won't wedge over the Alum and just over the O-Ring.

The people that have one, did you have problems like I did/do?

Make sure you got the right one. When I ordered mine, they sent one for a Mazda6 the first time. Here's mine:

http://www.geocities.com/kvincen1/fueldoorsmall.jpg

[MM3Canuck]

Make sure you got the right one. When I ordered mine, they sent one for a Mazda6 the first time. Here's mine:



yeah turns out it is for the Hatch, I thought they are the same for Sedan and Hatch. But they are different shape. So I gave it to my buddy that owns a Hatch, looks sexy on black!

Goldwing, did you get yours off ebay? Its about $100 shipped to Canada. The dealer wants $180 CDN. (lol)

[goldwing2000]

Goldwing, did you get yours off ebay? Its about $100 shipped to Canada. The dealer wants $180 CDN.

No, when I got mine, the dealer was the only place to get them. eBay didn't have anything for these cars back then.

[MM3Canuck]

Finally got it!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0102.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0083.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0078.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0076.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0100.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0112crop.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0115.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Fuel%20Filler%20Door/DSCF0113.jpg

[TheMAN]

if you have trouble putting the gas cap strap on the ricey gas door, make sure the hole is the same size as the stock gas door... I ran into this problem installing one and had to drill it bigger

[MM3Canuck]

if you have trouble putting the gas cap strap on the ricey gas door, make sure the hole is the same size as the stock gas door... I ran into this problem installing one and had to drill it bigger

dont be an ass about it!!! (upbum)


I did not even connect mine back...I hate how it just hangs there against the paint when filling the car.

[goldwing2000]

I did not even connect mine back...I hate how it just hangs there against the paint when filling the car.

The strap on mine is long enough for me to stretch it over the door latch, so it hangs away from the car.

[MM3Canuck]

The strap on mine is long enough for me to stretch it over the door latch, so it hangs away from the car.


hmmm...should try that..thx

[3MTA3]

Hey Canuck - It looks good on the Grey color... I'm glad you got one that fits!!! (drinks)

[MM3Canuck]

Hey Canuck - It looks good on the Grey color... I'm glad you got one that fits!!! (drinks)

Hey thanks again for everything! Much appreciated!

[fkmp5]

sore thumb

[goldwing2000]

Long-term update on the aluminum fuel door:

It's not a good idea for people in the snow belt.
Noticed some corrosion bubbling under the paint on mine last year. Wasn't too worried about it.
This year, the spring-loaded plunger started sticking, making the door not open when I pulled the floor lever.

Just took it off the car today to have a look and the mechanism is massively corroded, one of the screw heads broke off as soon as I touched it and there are corrosion stains running down the outside of the door.

Switching back to the stock door tomorrow. Not going to spend $100+ to get a new one for a 5-year-old car.

Hope the paint match isn't too far off...

[Hank3]

Revive!

Got mine installed a couple days ago. It looks great on a Cosmic Blue with graphite RX-8s. I'm wondering if anyone had a better solution on what to do with the gas cap while filling up? Someone mentioned their strap was long enough to drape over the door?

[Saskatchewan17]

Idk... I'm indifferent... I guess I'd say no.

[karl hungus]

saw it on a 6. not my bowl of rice.

[khoney]

Revive!

Got mine installed a couple days ago. It looks great on a Cosmic Blue with graphtie RX-8s. I'm wondering if anyone had a better solution on what to do with the gas cap while filling up? Someone mentioned their strap was long enough to drape over the door?
I voted rice and I have a CB - post a pic and maybe you can convince me otherwise...

[ms6acton]

also voted rice.. think they just look out of place. just my .02

[Hank3]

Only picture I have for now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/Hank3/Cosmo/IMG_0031.jpg

[papa_smurf071]

here is mine painted
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/cartman28/CIMG0023.jpg

[boosted1]

here is mine painted
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/cartman28/CIMG0023.jpgNow, that looks much better.

[goldwing2000]

Wouldn't it have been easier and cheaper to paint six little silver dots on your factory filler door, then?

[Circle9]

Eh, rice

[papa_smurf071]

i did not have a choice the car came with this when i got it so i make the best of it.

[the intimidator]

Now, that looks much better.

and how is that rice it comes on mustangs lol
can u get it like that!!!! wow that hot