1st gen Q fuel tank

[hiQ45]

Hi guys!Did a recent fuel pump replacement, went well. In the process of removing trunk panels, etc., a nagging concern became more apparent. Has anyone designed a way to reinforce the fuel tank? We had a really bad rear-ender 2 years ago (with another car), and the thought of a reoccurance with the Q's fuel tank right behind the rear passenger seat is a bit disconcerting. I remember the early Mustangs getting bad press when burning fuel sprayed into the passenger compartment through the back seat rest following a rear end collision. (Granted, the Q's rear structure is about 10 times stronger than a Mustang's). I did a quick scan of older posts, but didn't find anything. Any thoughts, advise? Having an 18 wheeler (fuel tanker) tailgating me a couple of nights ago motivated me to write this. Yeah, I know, having one inch armor plating wouldn't have made any difference in this case, huh?

[maxnix]

Safest fuel tank location. Fraud puts their under rear trunk where solid axles can rupture them. Long live exploding Pintos.

[PoorManQ45]

I agree with mannix. The whole reason for putting the fuel tank where it is is for safety reasons.

[sijoko]

I would not worry about the fuel tank in the Q45. It is in a very safe place.

I had a 90 Q45 that was rear-ended by a drunken off-duty police officer who was going around 60-70 mph when he hit me. I was pulling away from a light, so my speed was around 5-10 mph at the time of impact.

When he hit me, it sounded like an explosion in my trunk. I used to be in the Army, so am familiar with explosions.

The car was a total loss. The rear end was caved in completely.

Later, I realized that I had originally planned on taking my little Civic hatchback out that night, but at the last moment decided on the Q.

"You shall hear a voice behind you saying; This is the way, walk in it". Good thing I listened to the voice.

If I had been in the Civic, the fuel tank would have ruptured and there would have been a real explosion.

The Q is a very safe car and Nissan picked the best spot for the fuel tank.

-sijoko

[maxnix]

I would not worry about the fuel tank in the Q45. It is in a very safe place.

I had a 90 Q45 that was rear-ended by a drunken off-duty police officer who was going around 60-70 mph when he hit me. I was pulling away from a light, so my speed was around 5-10 mph at the time of impact.

When he hit me, it sounded like an explosion in my trunk. I used to be in the Army, so am familiar with explosions.

The car was a total loss. The rear end was caved in completely.

Later, I realized that I had originally planned on taking my little Civic hatchback out that night, but at the last moment decided on the Q. If I had been in the Civic, the fuel tank would have ruptured and there would have been a real explosion.

The Q is a very safe car and Nissan picked the best spot for the fuel tank.

-sijoko

Like I said, cheap life insurance. Did you ever post pictures? I remember one member had that happen several years ago, but was mostly on the passenger side. Think it might have been a black car.