What do you think about this panel fit?
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
What do you think about this panel fit?
I just noticed this yesterday. Even though I didn't see it before (I've had the car for 18 months), I can't say with certainty that it hasn't always been this way. It seems that the fit should be tighter (which it is on the other side). Thoughts? Is this something that I can adjust myself or will a trip to the dealer be necessary? Thx.
#2
Le Mans Master
I've seen panels on other Vettes with simiar fitment variances. My rear panels aren't that bad, but not perfect either. Maybe it's just the lighting or shadowing that makes it stand out more to you now... or not. You could simply just push or pull the panel to see if there is any movement, or take it to the dealer, but I would hesitate with the latter. GL
#3
Team Owner
If you take off the seal along the front of the spoiler and loosen a few of the left-most screws in the channel, you should be able to have someone push on the rear fascia while you tighten the screws down to get a better fit.
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robertbruce (04-25-2016)
#4
Drifting
Mark down your hours and send the labor bill to Bowling Green.
#5
Race Director
Thread Starter
I've seen panels on other Vettes with simiar fitment variances. My rear panels aren't that bad, but not perfect either. Maybe it's just the lighting or shadowing that makes it stand out more to you now... or not. You could simply just push or pull the panel to see if there is any movement, or take it to the dealer, but I would hesitate with the latter. GL
Patches, I'm just about as mechanically challenged as anyone. How tough is it to remove and replace the seal? Thx.
#7
Team Owner
Here's Theta's thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1587137611
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Landru (04-25-2016)
#9
Increasing the time allocated to QC in Bowling Green will eradicate these ****les. The C7 is at a crossroads and needs a proverbial hand to get to the next level in quality terms.
I've seen worse elsewhere, on cars costing three times as much.
I've seen worse elsewhere, on cars costing three times as much.
#10
Racer
#11
Team Owner
When I visited the Plant in Bowling Green, I observed several quality fit stations where the technician would use a particular gage to measure the fit and trim of the various panels. It appeared they were very diligent about getting it correct. I would take it to your dealer body shop and see if they can make the appropriate adjustments.
#12
Drifting
Mine had a much worse gap. I finally had to have the dealer remove the rear fascia and replace the panel fasteners under that gap. It was especially bad on a hot day.
#13
I just noticed this yesterday. Even though I didn't see it before (I've had the car for 18 months), I can't say with certainty that it hasn't always been this way. It seems that the fit should be tighter (which it is on the other side). Thoughts? Is this something that I can adjust myself or will a trip to the dealer be necessary? Thx.
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mpuzach, you're the Corvette C7 sales specialist at your dealer and you're asking us about correcting a seam? Don't you trust your dealership? Doesn't bode well for the customers you sell to.
I'd still buy from you if I lived in your area.
You know I'm just funning with you.
I'd still buy from you if I lived in your area.
You know I'm just funning with you.
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#15
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I just noticed this yesterday. Even though I didn't see it before (I've had the car for 18 months), I can't say with certainty that it hasn't always been this way. It seems that the fit should be tighter (which it is on the other side). Thoughts? Is this something that I can adjust myself or will a trip to the dealer be necessary? Thx.
#16
Drifting
That is definitely not right. Looks like a panel issue underneath.
#17
I just noticed this yesterday. Even though I didn't see it before (I've had the car for 18 months), I can't say with certainty that it hasn't always been this way. It seems that the fit should be tighter (which it is on the other side). Thoughts? Is this something that I can adjust myself or will a trip to the dealer be necessary? Thx.