Anybody Had a Center Console Lid That Won't Open All The Way???
10-20-2005, 06:25 AM
#81
MONARTOR
Originally Posted by motorpsycho98vette
OMG, I just lubed it and pull the dam thing open. Wow, I didnt know the lid could open all the way, I thought it was just a bad design. I just love this forum. 
I guess there is no such thing as a stupid question. 
I guess there is no such thing as a stupid question. 
08-25-2018, 01:41 PM
#82
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You see the difference between you and me is I love the car..... you on the other hand are like so many cry babies on this forum,,,, you bitch and bitch like a woman,.,...but you won't sell the car and get that perfect one.... if the C5 was absolutely perfect the car would cost 100 grand.... you're just too stupid to see that....Thank GM engineering and GM project managers for keeping this car in budget....and delivering one of the best cars on the planet for under 50 grand...
C5 corvette could potentially be the stupidest, ugliest car they’ve produced. Driving it, hitting a small bump. I might as well be ramming it straight into a sink hole.
08-25-2018, 03:02 PM
#83
Melting Slicks
08-25-2018, 03:44 PM
#84
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You mean I have been living with that POS lid only opening 2" up for the last month, cursing the very ground that all GM engineers walk on, for no reason???? Trying to get things in and out of that stupid small space.
I pulled and pulled until I was sure the hinges would snap!! I couldn't belive that my new baby would have such a poorly designed part.
And to think that all my new freinds here on the best forum in the world were holding out on me, laughing behind my back, waiting for the punch line to the cruelest joke in the world to play its ugly hand!
So, what else are you all holding out on?? Is there really no spare tire? Or, is one hidden somewhere I don't know about? Are the tires on my car really run flats?? Does the traction control really work??
Oh well, guess its time to get out the WD-40 !!!!!!!!!
Russ....
You mean I have been living with that POS lid only opening 2" up for the last month, cursing the very ground that all GM engineers walk on, for no reason???? Trying to get things in and out of that stupid small space.
I pulled and pulled until I was sure the hinges would snap!! I couldn't belive that my new baby would have such a poorly designed part.
And to think that all my new freinds here on the best forum in the world were holding out on me, laughing behind my back, waiting for the punch line to the cruelest joke in the world to play its ugly hand!
So, what else are you all holding out on?? Is there really no spare tire? Or, is one hidden somewhere I don't know about? Are the tires on my car really run flats?? Does the traction control really work??
Oh well, guess its time to get out the WD-40 !!!!!!!!!
Russ....
The spare tire is located just behind rear passenger seat. They are run flats right down onto the rims. The traction control is actually just a dash light that doesn't do anything. :-).
08-25-2018, 07:22 PM
#85
Drifting
HA! Today I opened my console all the way for the first time. Guess what? I discovered that there's a 12V power socket in there that I couldn't previously see...
This forum truly is a great place to learn...
BC
This forum truly is a great place to learn...
BC
08-25-2018, 07:51 PM
#86
Le Mans Master
Some genius joined the forum to post a comment about how he dislikes the C5, and he did it by bumping a 13-year-old thread. Brilliant.
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08-25-2018, 08:13 PM
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08-25-2018, 08:21 PM
#88
Le Mans Master
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08-25-2018, 08:22 PM
#89
Le Mans Master
The door is double hinged. From the driver's seat, pull the door up and towards you at the same time. It should fully open. Once open, have a cold one and try and figure out why some moron would design it that way! If the clearance with the emergency brake release handle was the issue, why not simply hinge the door from the rear instead of the side. Duhhh!
If the clearance with the emergency brake release handle was the issue, why not simply hinge the door from the rear instead of the side. Duhhh! 
08-26-2018, 12:56 AM
#91
Racer
On the upside, I was one of those people who didn't know the center console would open more than 2 inches.
08-28-2018, 06:13 AM
#92
Instructor
This was one of the most entertaining posts I've read in quite awhile. After reading all of the posts, including Evil Twin's explanation, I haven't figured out how this design makes the car safer?? I have no doubt that the federal government sees it differently, but would someone please explain to me how I am safer while driving, I try to open the cover and have to fumble around pulling on the cover to enable it to open 90 degrees? I have to agree with Devil Dog,...not sure just how that design will prevent injuries or save my life. Just sayin".
