composite spring delamination
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Melting Slicks
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From: Whitby Ontario
composite spring delamination
Had my 05 up on the hoist for an oil change. This is my first Corvette and I just got it a week ago. It only has 10000Kms on it.
My mechanic (independant) noticed that both the front and rear composite leaf springs are delaminating or splintering. Each one is only in an area about an inch long, so it's not huge.
Has anyone had and similar findings??
My mechanic (independant) noticed that both the front and rear composite leaf springs are delaminating or splintering. Each one is only in an area about an inch long, so it's not huge.
Has anyone had and similar findings??
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From: Wayne Township WI
Originally Posted by psod
My mechanic (independant) noticed that both the front and rear composite leaf springs are delaminating or splintering. Each one is only in an area about an inch long, so it's not huge.
Hopefully 100,000Km does not exceed 36,000 miles so if there is an issue the warrenty will cover you.
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Originally Posted by Landru
Time to get your car into a Chevrolet dealership (of your choice) & have a certified Corvette wrench do a thorough inspection, my friend.
Hopefully 100,000Km does not exceed 36,000 miles so if there is an issue the warrenty will cover you.
Hopefully 100,000Km does not exceed 36,000 miles so if there is an issue the warrenty will cover you.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Whitby Ontario
Yes 10,000 kms
ya we found two small spots one on the front the other on the rear,,, just looks like a small splintering like you would find on a wooden deck.
I'll get her in first thing next weekend.
Heading to Mosport for the big ALMS race so I'll be talking to some one in the Corvette corral when I get there.
ya we found two small spots one on the front the other on the rear,,, just looks like a small splintering like you would find on a wooden deck.
I'll get her in first thing next weekend.
Heading to Mosport for the big ALMS race so I'll be talking to some one in the Corvette corral when I get there.
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From: Wayne Township WI
Originally Posted by Low12s
Where did you come up with the 100,000Km?
Added a zero.
Must be an acronym for an affliction like this.
Say "AAZD" (Attention Added Zero-Deficit) or some-such.
This AAZD ever strikes while negotiating for a new Corvette & I'll break myself.
