[Z06] Roof Popped!!!!
06-13-2006, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by emaratee
Oh ... no
Temperature here in Dubai, UAE ... is a staggering F125 and humidity easily reaching 100%
But luckily my Z06 is still coping well with no upnormal sounds ... Touch wood ... at least till now
Temperature here in Dubai, UAE ... is a staggering F125 and humidity easily reaching 100%
But luckily my Z06 is still coping well with no upnormal sounds ... Touch wood ... at least till now
06-13-2006, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rapid Transit
GM had better be EXTREMELY concerned, because a flying roof can cause disastrous accidents on the road, even death. Imagine going 85 and it flies off, hitting another car in the back, causing them to swerve to avoid it, and causing a chain reaction accident. 
GM would be hit with tons of lawsuits and lose $$$. Better to find a fix QUICK! My car's top has settled back down in cooler temperature, but summer is coming, and it'll be 95+ real soon.
GM would be hit with tons of lawsuits and lose $$$. Better to find a fix QUICK! My car's top has settled back down in cooler temperature, but summer is coming, and it'll be 95+ real soon.
06-13-2006, 10:36 PM
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GM will address this issue and quickly. I thought several Z06's had this problem. Not only is there a liability issue exacerbated by the fact that it is happening to the Z06, but this is the type of problem that does nothing to enhance GM's corporate image. Their flagship car having roofs that fly off.
At least mine is silver - makes a case for a vert.
At least mine is silver - makes a case for a vert.
06-14-2006, 01:04 PM
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Update 6-14-06:
Service tech just called, said that all of the GM tech people agreed that the solution was to send a new roof with the panel attached, paint and re-install. They are adding more adhesive foam between the roof and the panel ( the panel is the part that delaminates and comes off ) to make sure everything is snug. I think this is the same thing that camille is having done with his car. I will post more info as it comes in...already missing my blue beast!
Service tech just called, said that all of the GM tech people agreed that the solution was to send a new roof with the panel attached, paint and re-install. They are adding more adhesive foam between the roof and the panel ( the panel is the part that delaminates and comes off ) to make sure everything is snug. I think this is the same thing that camille is having done with his car. I will post more info as it comes in...already missing my blue beast!
06-14-2006, 03:23 PM
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You gotta be kidding me...
Originally Posted by CB1953
Update 6-14-06:
Service tech just called, said that all of the GM tech people agreed that the solution was to send a new roof with the panel attached, paint and re-install. They are adding more adhesive foam between the roof and the panel ( the panel is the part that delaminates and comes off ) to make sure everything is snug. I think this is the same thing that camille is having done with his car. I will post more info as it comes in...already missing my blue beast!
Service tech just called, said that all of the GM tech people agreed that the solution was to send a new roof with the panel attached, paint and re-install. They are adding more adhesive foam between the roof and the panel ( the panel is the part that delaminates and comes off ) to make sure everything is snug. I think this is the same thing that camille is having done with his car. I will post more info as it comes in...already missing my blue beast!
I am on a list for a 2007 and will be taking delivery in October...but this leads to a little bit of concern. I don't remember hearing anything about a Porsche/Viper/ or even a mustang loosing its roof. If GM is going to play with the big boys at the top of the price range, they will have to do better than this!!! Come on GM...this is BS
06-14-2006, 03:56 PM
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No, no, no.....youse guys jus don get it!THIS is how you build a $75K Super Car. You can get comparable performance in the new Porsche Turbo AND the roof won't fly off. But the car costs $130K not $75K.
Youse pays yer money 'n takes yer chances..quit'cher belly-achin' and enjoy the best performance bargain on the planet, albeit one with some quality-assurance risk.
06-14-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stapleking
No, no, no.....youse guys jus don get it!THIS is how you build a $75K Super Car. You can get comparable performance in the new Porsche Turbo AND the roof won't fly off. But the car costs $130K not $75K.
Youse pays yer money 'n takes yer chances..quit'cher belly-achin' and enjoy the best performance bargain on the planet, albeit one with some quality-assurance risk.
Now... I could understand a **** or two falling off .... but the ROOF!!!
06-14-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by stapleking
C'mon.....weren't you one of the guys wishin' for a Targa? 
i doubt the owners this is happening to would even find that funny
order panel (backordered for months)...has to be repainted at your stealership..then installed with super duper adhensive tape...then you pray it fits and the paint looks anywhere near the rest of the car :o
06-14-2006, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BLU-BY-U
i doubt the owners this is happening to would even find that funny
order panel (backordered for months)...has to be repainted at your stealership..then installed with super duper adhensive tape...then you pray it fits and the paint looks anywhere near the rest of the car :o
order panel (backordered for months)...has to be repainted at your stealership..then installed with super duper adhensive tape...then you pray it fits and the paint looks anywhere near the rest of the car :o
06-14-2006, 07:14 PM
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Good news CB. Sounds like things are well in hand, and it's great they're sending an entire roof structure, not just the thin panel. With the weather stripping line between top and rear cage structure, paint match should be a snap.
It really does sound like a process defect in adhesive application (not tape, Blu) the more I hear about. Hell, we can bond carbon fiber panels on supersonic airplanes with the proper adhesive technique. This will all get sorted out fairly easily.
It really does sound like a process defect in adhesive application (not tape, Blu) the more I hear about. Hell, we can bond carbon fiber panels on supersonic airplanes with the proper adhesive technique. This will all get sorted out fairly easily.
06-14-2006, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
Good news CB. Sounds like things are well in hand, and it's great they're sending an entire roof structure, not just the thin panel. With the weather stripping line between top and rear cage structure, paint match should be a snap.
It really does sound like a process defect in adhesive application (not tape, Blu) the more I hear about. Hell, we can bond carbon fiber panels on supersonic airplanes with the proper adhesive technique. This will all get sorted out fairly easily.
It really does sound like a process defect in adhesive application (not tape, Blu) the more I hear about. Hell, we can bond carbon fiber panels on supersonic airplanes with the proper adhesive technique. This will all get sorted out fairly easily.
06-14-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
Good news CB. Sounds like things are well in hand, and it's great they're sending an entire roof structure, not just the thin panel. With the weather stripping line between top and rear cage structure, paint match should be a snap.
It really does sound like a process defect in adhesive application (not tape, Blu) the more I hear about. Hell, we can bond carbon fiber panels on supersonic airplanes with the proper adhesive technique. This will all get sorted out fairly easily.
It really does sound like a process defect in adhesive application (not tape, Blu) the more I hear about. Hell, we can bond carbon fiber panels on supersonic airplanes with the proper adhesive technique. This will all get sorted out fairly easily.
**** happens. Even in the aviation industry with its extremely high quality control standards.
Trust me on this one guys:The sky is NOT falling. GM will take care of this problem and life as we know it will continue until some crazy Iranian blows us all to hell with their new nuclear toy.
Frank
06-14-2006, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gonzalezfj
Yeah... well guess what? Airbus had a tail fin delaminate on them; it fell completely off the airplane. You may recall seeing the footage on TV where they were fishing the tail section out of the waters im Jamaica Bay near Kennedy airport a couple of years back. Everybody on board died.
**** happens. Even in the aviation industry with its extremely high quality control standards.
Trust me on this one guys:The sky is NOT falling. GM will take care of this problem and life as we know it will continue until some crazy Iranian blows us all to hell with their new nuclear toy.
Frank
**** happens. Even in the aviation industry with its extremely high quality control standards.
Trust me on this one guys:The sky is NOT falling. GM will take care of this problem and life as we know it will continue until some crazy Iranian blows us all to hell with their new nuclear toy.
Frank
...for a minute there, I thought bismarck was back...
06-14-2006, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CB1953
...for a minute there, I thought bismarck was back...Frank
06-14-2006, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gonzalezfj
Just trying to put this roof problem in perspective. I own a new Z06 and refuse to worry about it. YMMV.
Frank
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06-14-2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CB1953
..and I think that's great. I didn't worry about it either, even when I started hearing the noises, I didn't want to drive around paranoid all the time. But, seriously Frank, you being in Phoenix I assume, be attentive with the heat that you have there. That was the determining factor for the delamination of mine.
I sincerely appreciate your concern for my car, but I am in PA. The Phoenix flag in my avatar is for Phoenix Performance in Phoenixville, PA (they do my Vettes). They are the country's leading shop for race preparation of Corvettes and many other makes. They have had race-winning success with Caddy CTS-V, Viper, Camaro/Firebird, Pontiac Solstice, Chevy Cobalt and Subaru, among others.
Cheers,
Frank