[Z06] Center console
Apr 15, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Instructor
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Center console
Is the console only supposed to open about 1/3 of the way? I can barely open it far enought to push the gas tank button.
Apr 15, 2007 | 02:40 PM
Pro
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From: New Jersey
pull it towards u as u pull it up
Apr 15, 2007 | 04:10 PM
Le Mans Master
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I just figured that out yesterday..
Apr 15, 2007 | 04:49 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
It has a compound hinge... Open it straight up slowly at first, then put a drop of oil on each of the hinge points...
Apr 15, 2007 | 04:52 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: clackamas oregon
mine did this when the rear hinge of the compound part was broken. there is a little flat piece of metal conecting the hinged part. must be apart to see. easy to take it apart and see if its hanging up. new hinge costs around $40 or so. you must remove the entire rear section of console to get to the lower hinge blots.
Apr 15, 2007 | 07:20 PM
Pro
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Another good reason for me to read the posts on this forum.
Apr 15, 2007 | 07:31 PM
Safety Car
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Cussing a little bit also helps.
Apr 15, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Instructor
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Amazing.... Works like a champ now. A little lube and it works fine. Thanks guys!
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Apr 15, 2007 | 09:50 PM
Advanced
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From: PA
BFH works as well
Apr 16, 2007 | 01:37 AM
Le Mans Master
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Also, it is easier to open if the brake handle is down.
Apr 16, 2007 | 06:59 AM
Melting Slicks
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use silcone spray, not oil, when lubing plastic. petroleum products will soften some plastics - they're both made out of dinosaurs...
Apr 16, 2007 | 09:52 AM
Pro
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Mine does the same thing! Gonna lube her up later
Apr 16, 2007 | 04:42 PM
Racer
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Apr 16, 2007 | 10:26 PM
Le Mans Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
zulatr
use silcone spray, not oil, when lubing plastic. petroleum products will soften some plastics - they're both made out of dinosaurs...
At least the hinge is not plastic.
I just used light machine oil with a pin-point applicator.
I just figured that out yesterday.. 
