***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!***
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***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!***
Last spring fellow forum member Neill Pritchard, a/k/a Batmobile, published several reports about his broken suspension. See these threads --- there were almost 200 responses:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=262516
and
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=276381
and
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=310562
My car's build date and Neill's are awfully close, and I'm very concerned, but haven't been able to find any updated posts since then.
The car was going to be shipped to Florida for repairs and metallurgical tests. Does anyone know the results?
Has a recall been issued?
[Modified by EHS, 7:59 AM 9/7/2002]
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=262516
and
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=276381
and
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=310562
My car's build date and Neill's are awfully close, and I'm very concerned, but haven't been able to find any updated posts since then.
The car was going to be shipped to Florida for repairs and metallurgical tests. Does anyone know the results?
Has a recall been issued?
[Modified by EHS, 7:59 AM 9/7/2002]
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
I should have the car back end of next week...original damage was March 22nd!!
Once I have the car back in my possession, I will fill everyone in on some details...
;)
:yesnod:
Neill
PS...I'll leave it up to you to alert anyone else on the other forum...;)
[Modified by BatMobile, 10:57 AM 9/7/2002]
Once I have the car back in my possession, I will fill everyone in on some details...
;)
:yesnod:
Neill
PS...I'll leave it up to you to alert anyone else on the other forum...;)
[Modified by BatMobile, 10:57 AM 9/7/2002]
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
FWIW
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=340779
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=344445 ...repair pics
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=369759
[Modified by BatMobile, 10:53 AM 9/7/2002]
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=340779
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=344445 ...repair pics
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=369759
[Modified by BatMobile, 10:53 AM 9/7/2002]
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (BatMobile)
I should have the car back end of next week...original damage was March 22nd!!
Once I have the car back in my possession, I will fill everyone in on some details...
;)
:yesnod:
Neill
PS...I'll leave it up to you to alert anyone else on the other forum...;)
[Modified by BatMobile, 10:57 AM 9/7/2002]
Once I have the car back in my possession, I will fill everyone in on some details...
;)
:yesnod:
Neill
PS...I'll leave it up to you to alert anyone else on the other forum...;)
[Modified by BatMobile, 10:57 AM 9/7/2002]
What "other" Forum? Can you post the link? :rolleyes:
All kidding aside, did you/they do any tests, and since my car was built March 6, 2000, and delivered April 26, 2000 (close enough to yours, I believe), do I need to keep an eye on my toe-in/out specs? In another recent post, someone alerted me to corrosion on aluminium :D chassis parts, and I was wondering if I should be concerned as we get to winter up here.
Cheers! :cheers:
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (C5Noir)
How can one find out if, say my car, was built around the same time as Batmobile's? Thanks.
In the meantime, here is the info on Mr. Pritchard's car:
Vin#1G1YY22G9Y5128861
Build Date: May 8th
Delivered: May 24th, 2000
How close is your VIN (it's the last five numbers [28861] that are relevant)?
[Modified by EHS, 9:18 PM 9/7/2002]
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
How can one find out if, say my car, was built around the same time as Batmobile's? Thanks.
There used to be a member who cold provide you with build information based on your VIN.
In the meantime, here is the info on Mr. Pritchard's car:
Vin#1G1YY22G9Y5128861
Build Date: May 8th
Delivered: May 24th, 2000
How close is your VIN (it's the last five numbers [28861] that are relevant)?
[Modified by EHS, 9:18 PM 9/7/2002]
There used to be a member who cold provide you with build information based on your VIN.
In the meantime, here is the info on Mr. Pritchard's car:
Vin#1G1YY22G9Y5128861
Build Date: May 8th
Delivered: May 24th, 2000
How close is your VIN (it's the last five numbers [28861] that are relevant)?
[Modified by EHS, 9:18 PM 9/7/2002]
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (KylePatrick)
I scanned the threads, didn't see what his build date was, was curious what the approx build dates in question are?
Kyle
Kyle
The first thread is where I got Mr. Pritchard's build date from. You'll also find another member with a similar build date and VIN.
In the interim, I've done some more research since posting this, and haven't been able to find that there have been any other similar failures.
I'm anxious to hear the results of the tests that were performed on the car, and/or GM's position on the cause.
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
my car was built on march -7 -2000 should i be concerned about this problem :confused: :seeya
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
Even with one guy out 35,000 on this forum reported a problem with broken welds on the rear upper control arm frame mounts, I decided to have a look at mine. Nothing. If you are concerned, jack up the rear, take the wheels off and have a close look! Check the torque specs of the bolts while you are at it. Mine were loose. Maybe this is what caused the other dudes problems!
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (ifeeltheneedforspeed)
[QUOTE] ... I decided to have a look at mine. Nothing. If you are concerned, jack up the rear, take the wheels off and have a close look! [QUOTE]
This is what I did, and I found a weld like this (already posted it some month ago)
I do not think that it´s a problem only for some cars around batmobil´s VIN. MAG-welding is well known to behave like this. The worst thing is, that the weld may look perfect from the outside....without any burn in quality in the inside. So the only way is to check the whole bracket if it´s still on it´s place and check for cracks too.
Frederik
This is what I did, and I found a weld like this (already posted it some month ago)
I do not think that it´s a problem only for some cars around batmobil´s VIN. MAG-welding is well known to behave like this. The worst thing is, that the weld may look perfect from the outside....without any burn in quality in the inside. So the only way is to check the whole bracket if it´s still on it´s place and check for cracks too.
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (C5Noir)
How can one find out if, say my car, was built around the same time as Batmobile's? Thanks.
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
I just got off the phone with the body shop manager. He says the car is complete...they have it on the alignment rack for one last alignment check, and it should be delivered to the Port tomorrow morning.
So, HOPEFULLY, we are NOT too far off from getting her home.
:rolleyes:
Neill
So, HOPEFULLY, we are NOT too far off from getting her home.
:rolleyes:
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (BatMobile)
Spoke to the body shop yesterday afternoon.
They had done the alignment, taken it for a test drive and were happy with how it was driving. They had handed the car over to the 'detailing' department, for a final clean up. They were making arrangements to have it delivered this morning.
I'll give them a hollar after lunch to see if it was delivered to the port.
Soooo dang close, I can almost SMELL IT!!
:crazy:
Neill
They had done the alignment, taken it for a test drive and were happy with how it was driving. They had handed the car over to the 'detailing' department, for a final clean up. They were making arrangements to have it delivered this morning.
I'll give them a hollar after lunch to see if it was delivered to the port.
Soooo dang close, I can almost SMELL IT!!
:crazy:
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (BatMobile)
Good luck to you........soon you'll be "reunited".
For those worried about their own cars, I don't think build date is that significant. This type of defect is probably a random occurence.
For those worried about their own cars, I don't think build date is that significant. This type of defect is probably a random occurence.
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (need-for-speed)
Good luck to you........soon you'll be "reunited".
For those worried about their own cars, I don't think build date is that significant. This type of defect is probably a random occurence.
For those worried about their own cars, I don't think build date is that significant. This type of defect is probably a random occurence.
Will be interesting to hear if it was a defect, or something else.
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (EHS)
man for a minute there, I thought there was a 2nd case :eek:
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Re: ***[WARNING] BROKEN SUSPENSION!!*** (Mean Green 2000)
There could a number of explanations for the weld failure. Power fluctuation at the welding unit, grease or dirt at the weld or simply a fluke. Don't get me wrong here but you all sound like Chicken Little telling everone the sky is falling. Every time someone finds something wrong with thier car and posts on the forum you all rush out to see if you have the same problem. I know these cars cost a lot and I know you all love yours as much as I love mine but gee wiz, take a break and just enjoy the car. I hope I haven't offended everybody but just my opinion.