Issues with C7 Trunk
Race Director
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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
Nice job on your video, that is great customer service!
Kelly J.
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Drifting
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From: White Oak NC
Use your knuckles, gently. No oil, no fingerprints, no dust, and you still save 1.1 pounds.
Race Director
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Xpel...the maker of excellent clear bras, makes 4 inch rolls of paint film for about $25 on amazon....a small patch for ypur hand on trunk and problem solved. Have it and will put pics in my build thread when I do it...
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From: NC
I remember seeing articles about vents to release air pressure. Did they make it on the production model?
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/02/...mart-material/
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/02/...mart-material/
AIR FORCE VETERAN
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From: Pennsylvania
I remember seeing articles about vents to release air pressure. Did they make it on the production model?
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/02/...mart-material/
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/02/...mart-material/
Race Director
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We got our C7 early on Monday. One thing noticed was trunk doesn't close properly, had to close it several times before it would actually close flush. Seems to latch but the trunk light would still stay on and if you drive, it will say trunk still open. I talked with dealer and he mentioned the blue one he has also has the same issue.
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
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Racer
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From: San Antonio Texas
I see you got your new C7. Is it white or silver?
I look forward to seeing pictures of the mods that you perform/install.
Racer
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From: Columbus Ohio
Even with your door closed? If your door(s) is open then it closes nice and easy, but if doors are closed, creates air pressure resistance... But hey people crack me up with this thread. I don't think it's a problem at all. I liken it to closing car door to soft. you just open the door and slam it shut harder... Can't believe this thread has lived this long hahaha
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles California
Even with your door closed? If your door(s) is open then it closes nice and easy, but if doors are closed, creates air pressure resistance... But hey people crack me up with this thread. I don't think it's a problem at all. I liken it to closing car door to soft. you just open the door and slam it shut harder... Can't believe this thread has lived this long hahaha
What am I missing?
Team Owner
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SLAM IT! Wow, that seems like bad advice. For the past 30 years I've used what is considered to be the proper way to close the hoods on my Porsche's and other sports cars to prevent damage to the hood / bonnet, lower the hood until it catches on the safely latch then use the palm of your hand directly over the latch and push down with just enough force to close the latch. It's basically the same as the auto close feature on the C6 except your palm is the auto closer.
You've got a composite hatch with a heavy piece of glass mounted in the middle of it. What do you think the result of "slamming" this shut hundreds of times will do to that structure over the life of it?
You've got a composite hatch with a heavy piece of glass mounted in the middle of it. What do you think the result of "slamming" this shut hundreds of times will do to that structure over the life of it?
Open the door but never slam-it! If you could see in slow mo the hatch hinges bulging! Slamming the hatch is retarded!
Race Director
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From: N. Alabama
Great instructional video. I do have one concern, though. My '96 hatch still has the original hydraulic assist pistons because I gently and slowly lower the hatch to within a couple of inches before using my palm to press it the final travel. I would think that forcing the piston down quickly from full open might lead to shorter lifespan of the piston seals.
And, on another note, it might be wise to remember those that have concerns about placing their hands on the hatch to close it for future reference when in the market for a good used C7. There are going to be some great, low mileage C7's lying around.
And, on another note, it might be wise to remember those that have concerns about placing their hands on the hatch to close it for future reference when in the market for a good used C7. There are going to be some great, low mileage C7's lying around.
Drifting
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Well apparently your hatch is closing as gm has designed.The hatch area is suppose to have a vent that is pushed/ pulled open via a small memory wire when heated.The Body control module senses the hatch is the open position then sends voltage to this wire to change its size/ shape.
All of us posting here are saying the hatch is closing as if this does not exist....IE trying to push air/ hatch to positives pressure.
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles California
Well apparently your hatch is closing as gm has designed.The hatch area is suppose to have a vent that is pushed/ pulled open via a small memory wire when heated.The Body control module senses the hatch is the open position then sends voltage to this wire to change its size/ shape.
All of us posting here are saying the hatch is closing as if this does not exist....IE trying to push air/ hatch to positives pressure.
All of us posting here are saying the hatch is closing as if this does not exist....IE trying to push air/ hatch to positives pressure.
I'm "Apache" a psycho dog
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that may be true, considering they added 9lbs or so (not exactly sure) to the seats in frame & foam material,( corvette blogger had a seat video) talking about all the changes and the added weight was one of them.
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodstock Ontario
Back in 1987 I bought a Trans Am GTA and guess what it had a automatic closure, simple and no slamming. 27 yrs. later and you have to slam it 
. My C6 conv. has the same problem very hard to close the trunk.
. My C6 conv. has the same problem very hard to close the trunk.
Le Mans Master
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From: H-Town Texas
The vid seemed pretty self explanatory. The seals are new as well, so there might be some issue there, but it looked pretty simple and easy. I don't think 'slamming' is the correct description. Just use sufficient force and it looked like the handle worked fine. The car is designed to take this, nothing will break. It may take a little practice to get it just right.