Warped Vette?
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From: buffalo grove illinois
Warped Vette?
Strange but possibly true.It reached over 100 degrees here in the Chicago suburbs yesterday and it was miserable.I parked my Black C6 coupe outside my office and when I came out for lunch I went around to the passenger side to get something out.when I tried to close the door it wouldn't!I tried 3 or four times,finally on the 5th it closed but sounded "muffled".This morning,all ok.Could the alignment of the panels have warped?
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From: Ft. Liquordale Florida
Most likely a panel alignment issue. Seen more on black than other colors. My car does it on the drivers door. After sitting in direct sunlight for awhile, it "catches" the front fender down low where it curves out.
Look for telltale paint scratches where the panels are making contact. If it's under warranty, take it to the dealer - though odds are, they'll just mis-align the panel somewhere else to compensate...
Rick
Look for telltale paint scratches where the panels are making contact. If it's under warranty, take it to the dealer - though odds are, they'll just mis-align the panel somewhere else to compensate...
Rick
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From: Pflugerville TX
Originally Posted by franking50
...when I tried to close the door it wouldn't!I tried 3 or four times,finally on the 5th it closed but sounded "muffled".This morning,all ok.Could the alignment of the panels have warped?
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Originally Posted by franking50
Strange but possibly true.It reached over 100 degrees here in the Chicago suburbs yesterday and it was miserable.I parked my Black C6 coupe outside my office and when I came out for lunch I went around to the passenger side to get something out.when I tried to close the door it wouldn't!I tried 3 or four times,finally on the 5th it closed but sounded "muffled".This morning,all ok.Could the alignment of the panels have warped?
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From: Wayne Township WI
Originally Posted by SickRick
Look for telltale paint scratches where the panels are making contact. If it's under warranty, take it to the dealer - though odds are, they'll just mis-align the panel somewhere else to compensate...
Rick, that's [sick[/i].
