Ten-Minute Gas Bib - LotusTalk

uclacyc · 08-08-2007, 09:51 AM

Inspired by JLElise's post on a gas bib, and not happy with pianomaniac's solution of using paper towels, I searched around ET and found one other thread that was only okay. $20 + shipping? That's too much. So I decided to go to the hardware store and make my own for $6.99.

Materials needed:

black cabinet liner
scissors
your fingernail

Step 1: Go to the hardware store and buy a roll of black cabinet liner.

Step 2: Roll-out the liner and cut to the desired width. I like to have the curl go into the car to match the contours around the gas cap.

Step 3: Try to feel where the gas cap is and draw a circle with your fingernail. Then cut out a hole, making rectangular spaces on the left and right for the handle and hinge.

Step 4: Accessories and add a little pizazz with matching rubber gloves for fueling.

Step 5: Roll-up the gas bib and stick it behind the passenger seat in the corner.

Step 6: Fuel.

(picture shown with acupressure motion sickness relief bands)

ace10 · 08-08-2007, 10:01 AM

are you folks use F1 fueling rigs or something? you know, the ones that deliver pressurized fuel at 400 liters per second...

why is there such a problem with putting fuel into this car?

uclacyc · 08-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace10

why is there such a problem with putting fuel into this car?

No idea. I'm just trying it out. Worse comes to worse, I'll line my kitchen cabinets.

However, I am smitten with my matching gloves.

ace10 · 08-08-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uclacyc

No idea. I'm just trying it out. Worse comes to worse, I'll line my kitchen cabinets.

oh, and if you need those wrist thingies while doing an arts n crafts project, i can totally understand why you're getting sick while actually driving the car.

xtn · 08-08-2007, 10:06 AM

Looks very "pit-stop" cool. But seems like a lot of trouble to solve a non-existant problem. Twelve thousand miles on my car and I havn't dripped any gas on the paint yet.

xtn

uclacyc · 08-08-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace10

oh, and if you need those wrist thingies while doing an arts n crafts project, i can totally understand why you're getting sick while actually driving the car.

Cutting a hole makes some people dizzy.

TimMullen · 08-08-2007, 10:10 AM

I just learned (from my motorcycle days) to tip the nozzle "upside down" (so the curve point up) then tip into the filler pipe. When done, pull it most of the way out, pause for a moment to let the last drops fall off, then rotate the nozzle so that it again points up as I remove it from he filler pipe and away from the car. I don't spill a drop.

You learn to do this on a bike as spilled gas tends to soak into your pants and "burn" sensitive parts of you body - you only tend to to that mistake once.

uclacyc · 08-08-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMullen

I just learned (from my motorcycle days) to tip the nozzle "upside down" (so the curve point up) then tip into the filler pipe. When done, pull it most of the way out, pause for a moment to let the last drops fall off, then rotate the nozzle so that it again points up as I remove it from he filler pipe and away from the car. I don't spill a drop.

You learn to do this on a bike as spilled gas tends to soak into your pants and "burn" sensitive parts of you body - you only tend to to that mistake once.

Yeah, maybe this bib is kind of stupid, since I've never really spilled fuel before unless I accidentally top-off. After I'm done fueling, I usually lift the hose up while the nozzle is still attached, then slowly remove the nozzle. This serves one of two purposes:

To to drip the fuel into the tank.
To get every last drop of fuel in the hose. Hey, you paid for it.

uclacyc · 08-08-2007, 03:04 PM

Well, even if the gas bib was unnecessary, I found a use for the black cabinet liner:

Simple tray mod

fpitas · 08-08-2007, 03:14 PM

I got this:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=45533

It works. Might be unnecessary, but it's cheap insurance.

glb · 08-08-2007, 03:51 PM

On cars w/fuel doors, I use a pc of inner tube. It's always attached and gravity-powered.

Imolas54 · 08-08-2007, 04:05 PM

lol this is too funny!!!!

cory1000 · 08-08-2007, 04:19 PM

I just let it drop gas on the paint..guess im one of the few who doesnt care.

kestrel74 · 08-08-2007, 04:43 PM

Should < probably > get one of these also. They come only in Krypton Green with Chrome Orange boots. Guaranteed to break the ice at naughty parties. ( and keep ANY hazmat off ya too ! )

Chris Mackey · 08-08-2007, 04:51 PM

Ok, I thought some things were strange, but the cake is gone.

Donbecker · 08-08-2007, 05:33 PM

Man your aim during refueling must absolutely suck.

You get a gold star and an "E" for effort however...

Donbecker · 08-08-2007, 05:34 PM

BTW, I have actually dripped gas on the paint, so to avoid this, I just hold the gas cap under the nozzle until it's clear of the fender.

RacyTracy · 08-08-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Should < probably > get one of these also. They come only in Krypton Green with Chrome Orange boots. Guaranteed to break the ice at naughty parties. ( and keep ANY hazmat off ya too ! )

I have one of those suits for work.....I never thought about wearing it when refueling.....thanks for the tip!!!

pla_time · 08-08-2007, 05:54 PM

How about just leaving the nozzle in the tank, and drive off. No muss-no fuss. Remove it when you get home. (Just don't forget the gas cap at the gas station. They might not be amused when you come back for it.)

RacyTracy · 08-08-2007, 05:57 PM

If you installed a gas tank similar to this one, you might only ever have to fill up once or twice in your life.

08-08-2007, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
uclacyc Has a skinny fetish Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 948 Images: 25	Ten-Minute Gas Bib Inspired by JLElise's post on a gas bib, and not happy with pianomaniac's solution of using paper towels, I searched around ET and found one other thread that was only okay. $20 + shipping? That's too much. So I decided to go to the hardware store and make my own for $6.99. Materials needed: black cabinet liner scissors your fingernail Step 1: Go to the hardware store and buy a roll of black cabinet liner. Step 2: Roll-out the liner and cut to the desired width. I like to have the curl go into the car to match the contours around the gas cap. Step 3: Try to feel where the gas cap is and draw a circle with your fingernail. Then cut out a hole, making rectangular spaces on the left and right for the handle and hinge. Step 4: Accessories and add a little pizazz with matching rubber gloves for fueling. Step 5: Roll-up the gas bib and stick it behind the passenger seat in the corner. Step 6: Fuel. (picture shown with acupressure motion sickness relief bands) __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise: clam protection, Multivex Mirror + mod, Center Brake Light Pulser, rear window shield, Von Hep Exhaust (twingle), Al trim ring, S111 Carpet Buttons & CF Center Console & Lidbone, toll mount, tray mod, brake light adj, headlight adj, raised letters, stealth bulb, de-snorkel?, painted cover? & caliper? ║ Forza 2 w/ Wheel & ButtKicker, CA Car Cover (less $: Covercraft Evo 4), CDI torque wrench, ProperAutoCare, Zaino Total Protection Kit, gas bib, stub tool, Etymotics.......

08-08-2007, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
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xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,687	Looks very "pit-stop" cool. But seems like a lot of trouble to solve a non-existant problem. Twelve thousand miles on my car and I havn't dripped any gas on the paint yet. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

08-08-2007, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,042 Images: 19	I just learned (from my motorcycle days) to tip the nozzle "upside down" (so the curve point up) then tip into the filler pipe. When done, pull it most of the way out, pause for a moment to let the last drops fall off, then rotate the nozzle so that it again points up as I remove it from he filler pipe and away from the car. I don't spill a drop. You learn to do this on a bike as spilled gas tends to soak into your pants and "burn" sensitive parts of you body - you only tend to to that mistake once. __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

08-08-2007, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
uclacyc Has a skinny fetish Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 948 Images: 25	Well, even if the gas bib was unnecessary, I found a use for the black cabinet liner: Simple tray mod __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise: clam protection, Multivex Mirror + mod, Center Brake Light Pulser, rear window shield, Von Hep Exhaust (twingle), Al trim ring, S111 Carpet Buttons & CF Center Console & Lidbone, toll mount, tray mod, brake light adj, headlight adj, raised letters, stealth bulb, de-snorkel?, painted cover? & caliper? ║ Forza 2 w/ Wheel & ButtKicker, CA Car Cover (less $: Covercraft Evo 4), CDI torque wrench, ProperAutoCare, Zaino Total Protection Kit, gas bib, stub tool, Etymotics.......

08-08-2007, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,596	I got this: http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=45533 It works. Might be unnecessary, but it's cheap insurance. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: Base, Hardtop, LSD/TC, FF Engine Damper, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT HD clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, BWR 7/8" Front Bar 2000 Black Integra Type R: Konis, Neuspeed Race Springs, Mugen 26mm Rear Bar, 16x8 SSR Integrals - 209,000 miles & going strong!

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Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,386	lol this is too funny!!!! __________________ It's Never Enough...

08-08-2007, 04:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
cory1000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,769	I just let it drop gas on the paint..guess im one of the few who doesnt care.

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Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,437	Ok, I thought some things were strange, but the cake is gone. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs.

08-08-2007, 05:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Donbecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,061	Man your aim during refueling must absolutely suck. You get a gold star and an "E" for effort however...

08-08-2007, 05:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Donbecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,061	BTW, I have actually dripped gas on the paint, so to avoid this, I just hold the gas cap under the nozzle until it's clear of the fender.

08-08-2007, 05:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
pla_time Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atl, GA Posts: 954 Images: 1	How about just leaving the nozzle in the tank, and drive off. No muss-no fuss. Remove it when you get home. (Just don't forget the gas cap at the gas station. They might not be amused when you come back for it.) __________________ "Statistics means never having to say you're certain.” —Anon.

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