Issues with C7 Trunk
Drifting
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It would appear the amount of air displaced is more than the vent can handle but imagine how much harder it would be if that vent wasn't there at all.
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles
Guys... this has been beaten to death since the C5. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SLAM THE HATCH SHUT. With the windows open OR closed, close the hatch GENTLY, then take your palm and press in the center. It will close and latch EVERY time. My 90 lb. girlfriend can do it. 
Pro
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From: Up North Wisconsin
I don't think your high school physics teacher is going to back you up on this one.
Instructor
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You shouldn't have to touch the paint to close the hatch, that's ghetto. There's a reason for the handle on the inside.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
Eight or nine months ago I brought up why didn't GM use hardware they all ready had in place to vent the interior when closing the rear hatch. Seems to me that they could have just had the computer lower the windows a half inch when the hatch is opened and then raise them after the hatch was closed. Just like the way the windows operate when you open the doors and then close them. I never understood why a separate venting system was needed on the C6 or the C7.
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From: Calgary, AB. There's a reason why white was the only color offered on every year Corvette. Proud Canadian German Jamaican!
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Melting Slicks
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Eight or nine months ago I brought up why didn't GM use hardware they all ready had in place to vent the interior when closing the rear hatch. Seems to me that they could have just had the computer lower the windows a half inch when the hatch is opened and then raise them after the hatch was closed. Just like the way the windows operate when you open the doors and then close them. I never understood why a separate venting system was needed on the C6 or the C7.
The Consigliere
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From: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Eight or nine months ago I brought up why didn't GM use hardware they all ready had in place to vent the interior when closing the rear hatch. Seems to me that they could have just had the computer lower the windows a half inch when the hatch is opened and then raise them after the hatch was closed. Just like the way the windows operate when you open the doors and then close them. I never understood why a separate venting system was needed on the C6 or the C7.
That's a pretty good idea, Joe. I agree.
Tech Contributor
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From: Northern VA
"Ask Tadge" Producer
I'm paraphrasing from my engineering source: The seals of the hatch area will take a set after a while (he didn't specify what "a while" is) and the effort should be dramatically reduced. You're experiencing brand new seals and they're fighting your effort to close the hatch.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: CA
The President's limo is airtight, don't know of any mass produced cars that are. The issue here is not the physics involved, rather why a fix is not in place on our flagship car as well as fitment and craftsmanship issues with paint, seals, and design. Forum members have suggested what appear to be simple solutions. Like numerous members have stated, it is a first year car and solutions will evolve with the car.
If the car was airtight there would be a warning sticker telling you they'd potential for suffocation.
If the car was airtight there would be a warning sticker telling you they'd potential for suffocation.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Central Gulf Coast Florida
Intermediate
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From: Louisville Ky
Here is the video I made today on how to shut the Deck Lid... In no way shape or form do you "SLAM" the deck lid..... Watch and if there is anything I can help with follow me on facebook and twitter and I will be more than happy to help! Take care, Mike
Team Owner
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From: Calgary, AB. There's a reason why white was the only color offered on every year Corvette. Proud Canadian German Jamaican!
St. Jude Donor '09, '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Here is the video I made today on how to shut the Deck Lid... In no way shape or form do you "SLAM" the deck lid..... Watch and if there is anything I can help with follow me on facebook and twitter and I will be more than happy to help! Take care, Mike
http://youtu.be/aabTwTDqUDE
http://youtu.be/aabTwTDqUDE
don't know why this was an issue to begin with. 
