Door to Rocker Alignment
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Door to Rocker Alignment
I noticed this past weekend that the bottom edge of the door is inset from the edge of the rocker panel. Does anyone know why they did that design?
Drifting
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Don't know but I understand it is intentional. Probably has to do with clearance when opening/closing due to the outer panel design. Just a guess.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Man get a grip on yourself. I never said there was anything wrong with this, I simply asked the question if anyone knew why it was designed like this.
I don't understand why some members on the C7 forum get so upset at a post that are not sugar and spice on the C7. I realize there are some post that are here to try and get people going, bua agai, mine was just asking a question.
By the way, I happen to be a big fan of the C7 and that includes the rear end and I have owned Corvette's on and of (on more the off) since 1968.
Burning Brakes
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The C7 apologists are amazing. I do not remember this being the case when the C6 came out, rather, I remember the forum community being wary and more of a "show me" attitude. And this is correct given the GM history. Maybe there are more here now who have little to no history dealing with GM?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Thanks Talon. I knew it was on all the C7's, I happened to notice it and also a friend of mine that was also at the show mentioned and we were talking about it. The friend is extremely knowledgeable about Corvette's and he was also wondering the samething. He has written books on the Corvette Racing program and one is even available through the museum store.
Race Director
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Well I'd add............ to me from my backyard mechanic experience there is no way to adjust it out. It is what it is by ready........design...... Curious to know why but not worried or concerned.
Le Mans Master
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Man get a grip on yourself. I never said there was anything wrong with this, I simply asked the question if anyone knew why it was designed like this.
I don't understand why some members on the C7 forum get so upset at a post that are not sugar and spice on the C7. I realize there are some post that are here to try and get people going, bua agai, mine was just asking a question.
By the way, I happen to be a big fan of the C7 and that includes the rear end and I have owned Corvette's on and of (on more the off) since 1968.
I don't understand why some members on the C7 forum get so upset at a post that are not sugar and spice on the C7. I realize there are some post that are here to try and get people going, bua agai, mine was just asking a question.
By the way, I happen to be a big fan of the C7 and that includes the rear end and I have owned Corvette's on and of (on more the off) since 1968.
^ ummmmmm . . . my post was humor - put a spin on some lyrics from a famous David Bowie song, to let you know it is all good - there is nothing wrong - you can have peace of mind.
Perhaps you might realize that folks may just be on your side and are being supportive rather than thinking you are somehow under fire for your Thread.
Have a Coke and a Smile . . . . . .
Racer
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"Desing feature", that's good! Looks like an oh **** afterthought to me. If it was a design "feature" the crease would at least line up. Every car and every picture I have seen the door looks like it was put in cockeyed and the molding line is slightly off.
Le Mans Master
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^
Cockeyed doors are the latest and hottest "Desing Feature" . . . .
Drifting
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I am late to the party as I just noticed this at the Black Hills Corvette Classic kickoff this past Tuesday. Just my opinion but I think that explanation is questionable. I looked at numerous C7s that were in attendance and some looked better than others with some even looking almost flush on the passenger side and with the big offset on the driver's side. The conundrum is that if they fix it next year they will be admitting a major mistake in year 1 of the C7. Collectors take note, it may be like the upside down airplane airmail stamp in a hundred years.
Le Mans Master
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I am late to the party as I just noticed this at the Black Hills Corvette Classic kickoff this past Tuesday. Just my opinion but I think that explanation is questionable. I looked at numerous C7s that were in attendance and some looked better than others with some even looking almost flush on the passenger side and with the big offset on the driver's side. The conundrum is that if they fix it next year they will be admitting a major mistake in year 1 of the C7. Collectors take note, it may be like the upside down airplane airmail stamp in a hundred years.
Former Vendor
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I have also noticed a fender to rocker difference.... I have installed my share or of side rockers and have seen this gab to be very inconsistent from side to side and especially from car to car.
The fix is fairly simply. I now pre adjust this area before installing side rockers. Simply loosen the lower portion of the fender and retighten.
You will be able to get a perfect door / fender, and fender / rocker fitment. Consequently our rockers will also fit perfectly, and they were designed using GM data, re-assuring the fender to rocker should be flush.
The fix is fairly simply. I now pre adjust this area before installing side rockers. Simply loosen the lower portion of the fender and retighten.
You will be able to get a perfect door / fender, and fender / rocker fitment. Consequently our rockers will also fit perfectly, and they were designed using GM data, re-assuring the fender to rocker should be flush.