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Dec 2, 2007 | 01:16 PM

V8 Juice

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Hatch hits roof

Anyone experience the problem of the hatch hitting the center rear of the roof when lifted? The car is 2006 coupe. On occasion when lifted the hatch will just barely touch the roof enough to scrub the paint in the center about one inch wide. Still under warranty, but would appreciate any advice before the dealer gets into the problem and potentially makes it worse! Thanks.

Dec 2, 2007 | 01:18 PM

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Not me, did you have the roof replaced at all?

Dec 2, 2007 | 01:21 PM

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geesh, you made me go look. mine's not even close. the higher it goes the further from the roof it gets. you have a problem for sure!!!

Dec 2, 2007 | 01:40 PM

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No problem here.

Dec 2, 2007 | 02:26 PM

V8 Juice

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Originally Posted by dpenate

Not me, did you have the roof replaced at all?

No, stock roof, no changes. It is the fixed portion at the rear of the top, not the removable roof panel, that is the contact area. The car has about 25 HPDE track days, but I don't see how that would affect the hatch alignment.

Dec 2, 2007 | 04:53 PM

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Have the hatch adjusted.

Dec 2, 2007 | 05:05 PM

Ozone

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Sounds like you hatch adjustment is just a little out of whack. I'd take it to the dealer to have it looked at.

Good Luck.

Dec 2, 2007 | 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozone

Sounds like you hatch adjustment is just a little out of whack. I'd take it to the dealer to have it looked at.

Good Luck.

Thanx guys; going to dealer Tuesday; will post result when "fixed" ??!!

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Dec 2, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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Do you have the word "salvage" on your title?

J/K. Go get er fix!

Dec 2, 2007 | 09:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by V8 Juice

Thanx guys; going to dealer Tuesday; will post result when "fixed" ??!!

Looks like you need a Z06, it has a "fixed" roof.

Dec 3, 2007 | 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sabooher

Looks like you need a Z06, it has a "fixed" roof.

Or perhaps the new ZR-1!! Any of you going to the "Detroit Reveal" sponsored by NCM to see the new car?

Dec 3, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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I'd also check the roof (bow), it's held on by screws to the frame. See if it's sticking up (visually where it's hitting. May be a loose screw

Dec 4, 2007 | 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by V8 Juice

Thanx guys; going to dealer Tuesday; will post result when "fixed" ??!!

Dealer says the weather stripping needs replacement, slight alignment and paint touch-up at point of contact. The problem is rare, but not unprecedented. Watch your clearance when you open the hatch, especially if you are still in warranty!
Thanks for recommendation to fix the roof by getting a fixed roof (Z06) and that I have a screw loose, or was it loose screw?