Long time late but re the oil cap...you should find that the top section that you grip detaches from the main body of the filler cap. So you can take it off and reset it to the 'correct position' if it takes your fancy.Or go for the R8 filler cap likehttp://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=176710
the tart in me is liking that R8 filler cap