Roofs fixed for good?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Dana Point Ca
Originally Posted by jharshaw
Some CF members have, and GM knows of the issue, hence the nationwide recall and multiple attempts to correct. The real issue is it does not appear they have yet to completely resolve and have major supply chain/ manufacturing issues. Many have been fortunate to date but does not mean you will not have an issue. Take note of the warning signs of wind noise and flapping and immediately remove if you see or hear either. Keep searching the forum as there are hundreds of posts on this subject. I started posting the delamination issue over a year ago on my 05.
I'm confident GM will resolve for all of us but the question is how long will it take, 6 months, 1 year, and that's the real issue.
Heck maybe they need to use the clear top as a base and apply a coating or paint to create a new solid roof, as these tops do not seem to have the delaminating issue like the existing solid tops.
Stay safe and hope you do not have to experience it
I'm confident GM will resolve for all of us but the question is how long will it take, 6 months, 1 year, and that's the real issue.
Heck maybe they need to use the clear top as a base and apply a coating or paint to create a new solid roof, as these tops do not seem to have the delaminating issue like the existing solid tops.
Stay safe and hope you do not have to experience it
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by blkc6z51
Here is what I did so I can drive the car with the top on, till dealer can get me a new one, not sure when that will be. It looks like Sh$$ but it works.
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Team Owner
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
Originally Posted by YACO
If it weren't for this forum, I wouldn't have had a clue what was even going on. I never received anything from GM telling me that their might be a problem in my car's future.
I am going to see if they have a glass top they could loan me while they wait for mine to come in.
I am going to see if they have a glass top they could loan me while they wait for mine to come in.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: ---Phoenix, AZ --- Boiler Up, Hammer Down!
Originally Posted by blkc6z51
Here is what I did so I can drive the car with the top on, till dealer can get me a new one, not sure when that will be. It looks like Sh$$ but it works.
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Rochester New York
Drop off your top to the dealer.
Take the car home.
Drive it on sunny days until the top is done or buy a glass top
Take the car home.
Drive it on sunny days until the top is done or buy a glass top
Originally Posted by Low12s
I did not nor would I recommend leaving my car at the Dealership for a month.
Safety Car
Joined: May 1999
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Originally Posted by Hoonose
High humidity must be a major factor, as I read about many more Fla tops than AZ, and it's been 115 here.
But the problem is...so far the top has consistently refused to make any of those creaky noises or delaminate. I just don't understand it. Reading about everybody's experiences tells me the roof should have blown off by now.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by C6 Strangebob
Yep 113 dry heat in Phoenix and I've been driving the C6 and parking it in the sun on many days since it was built (Aug 05).
But the problem is...so far the top has consistently refused to make any of those creaky noises or delaminate. I just don't understand it. Reading about everybody's experiences tells me the roof should have blown off by now.
But the problem is...so far the top has consistently refused to make any of those creaky noises or delaminate. I just don't understand it. Reading about everybody's experiences tells me the roof should have blown off by now.
If you look at our forum data:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1410987
You can see that you are most likely NOT going to delaminate, if that's the word. Only the last 5000 VIN#'s of '05 have as bad as a 50-50 chance.
If you're not in this VIN range, then it's about a 12% chance...
Team Owner
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
Originally Posted by Hoonose
Hey in Havasu it doesn't cool down to 113 'til after supper!
If you look at our forum data:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1410987
You can see that you are most likely NOT going to delaminate, if that's the word. Only the last 5000 VIN#'s of '05 have as bad as a 50-50 chance.
If you're not in this VIN range, then it's about a 12% chance...
If you look at our forum data:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1410987
You can see that you are most likely NOT going to delaminate, if that's the word. Only the last 5000 VIN#'s of '05 have as bad as a 50-50 chance.
If you're not in this VIN range, then it's about a 12% chance...
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Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Low12s
While interesting, 276 responses is not very conclusive when you consider the number of C6's that have been manufactured.
But look at what the data DOES say:
All VIN ranges of both years are affected!
You need NO more data points to show that, and it's probably the most important bit of information there.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by jharshaw
I too am another South Florida C6 owner and have had my top (unsuccessfully) fixed 3 times. Took it back for number 4 last week and finally got an answer I believe. After a 15 minute inspection, they gave me my car and separated roof back and said;
"GM has no answer and it will be at least late July or early August till enough supply is back in the channel to fill the requests for the thousands that are on order nation wide"
It was also the first time the Chevy rep indicated they are trying to get closure but they have larger issues on their hands like the UAW issues (strike, buyout) and I'm fearful it will go into winter or next year.
For now I'm thankful I purchased the dual roof package or I would be absolutely losing my mind. While admittingly hot, at least its safe.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 169
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From: Pensacola Florida
I was lucky with my top. I was at the dealership Sandy Sansing here in P-Cola and the service manager came up looked at my car and said you need to peplace your top and recommended that I don"t drive it. 
So I took his advise. They took my car too the body shop, bought it back ordered my top came in about 2 weeks. While I was there they ordered my differential parts. Bought car in on a Monday back out on Friday... So far everything works great... If anyone lives close by, this is one dealership that I would highly recommend. Great service ask for Shawn he will def. take care of you... 
So I took his advise. They took my car too the body shop, bought it back ordered my top came in about 2 weeks. While I was there they ordered my differential parts. Bought car in on a Monday back out on Friday... So far everything works great... If anyone lives close by, this is one dealership that I would highly recommend. Great service ask for Shawn he will def. take care of you...
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Coral Springs FL
Drop off your top to the dealer.
Take the car home.
Drive it on sunny days until the top is done or buy a glass top
Take the car home.
Drive it on sunny days until the top is done or buy a glass top
Good news is they said this "may" be resolved early next week. This sucks.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2005
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i could never leave a vette at the dealer, and if they insisted, id make sure their service manager was with me as i video taped the entire exterior and interior, and would make darn sure any scratches etc would cost them.
i cant leave any of my cars at a dealership, why?
i worked at one, i know what some of those guys do even when the cameras are on them.
i cant leave any of my cars at a dealership, why?
i worked at one, i know what some of those guys do even when the cameras are on them.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by Big_Dreamer
i could never leave a vette at the dealer, and if they insisted, id make sure their service manager was with me as i video taped the entire exterior and interior, and would make darn sure any scratches etc would cost them.
i cant leave any of my cars at a dealership, why?
i worked at one, i know what some of those guys do even when the cameras are on them.
i cant leave any of my cars at a dealership, why?
i worked at one, i know what some of those guys do even when the cameras are on them.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2006
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Took nearly a month to get the replacement top for mine. They didn't even try to fix it. It's now in the shop to get painted. I drove the car topless for the month. That was a lot of fun on 40 degree mornings.
Has anyone gotten the line that they can't supply a rental car until the car has been in the shop for 24hrs? They expect me to go back to the shop the next day to pick it up.
Just a matter of time until someone directly or indirectly gets killed by a flying piece of plastic.
Has anyone gotten the line that they can't supply a rental car until the car has been in the shop for 24hrs? They expect me to go back to the shop the next day to pick it up.
Just a matter of time until someone directly or indirectly gets killed by a flying piece of plastic.
Team Owner
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
Originally Posted by YACO
I can take my car home but they won't let me have the loaner then. I can't afford just to work on sunny days especially since sunny days are the days I play hooky from work!
Good news is they said this "may" be resolved early next week. This sucks.
Good news is they said this "may" be resolved early next week. This sucks.