Undergoing Full Dash Replacement
Burning Brakes
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I wouldn't worry about the squeaks and rattles people earlier in this thread are speaking of. Anyone who has had the dash apart can attest to the fact that it all clicks back into place very precisely. I've torn mine apart several times and have had no issues at all.
Glad you got the issues resolved and are back out enjoying your car.
Glad you got the issues resolved and are back out enjoying your car.
Melting Slicks
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From: Baton Rouge LA
I would say so, evidenced by the poor QC on items we can see, but what about for items under the dash--connections, fitment, etc.--that we can't see? That's the kind of thing that makes me hope my car doesn't need major surgery like this that requires dealer participation.
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Drifting
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That being said, on some lines (not specifically Corvette) they will bend the door strikers and doors to get them to fit flush on the line.
I will never forget on the Jeep Grand Cherokee line at Jefferson North seeing a guy put his foot on the inside bottom of a door, grab the top, and yank on the door. You hear a loud CREEK, and then he shuts the door and re-measures the fit. Good to go, and the car was on its way!
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Drifting
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From: MI
Yep, I have seen the door fit massage at many assembly plants. Some of those people are really good. They glance at the door fit and know where and how much force to apply in order to bring the fit to an acceptable level. Most of the time, it doesn't take a second tweak.
Go to a repair bay. The line is USUALLY fine, but if your car fails anything, and goes to repair. The dealership looks tame.
That being said, on some lines (not specifically Corvette) they will bend the door strikers and doors to get them to fit flush on the line.
I will never forget on the Jeep Grand Cherokee line at Jefferson North seeing a guy put his foot on the inside bottom of a door, grab the top, and yank on the door. You hear a loud CREEK, and then he shuts the door and re-measures the fit. Good to go, and the car was on its way!
That being said, on some lines (not specifically Corvette) they will bend the door strikers and doors to get them to fit flush on the line.
I will never forget on the Jeep Grand Cherokee line at Jefferson North seeing a guy put his foot on the inside bottom of a door, grab the top, and yank on the door. You hear a loud CREEK, and then he shuts the door and re-measures the fit. Good to go, and the car was on its way!
Drifting
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From: Massapequa NY
Wow...that's all I can say,bad enough the dash needed to be changed but to put the parts all over car without at least covering it is just wrong. I wonder if the tech doing the job would like someone to do that to his 75000 $ purchase. I'm glad it went back together all good and no rattles or noises. I hope they can replace the damages with out causing further damages! I would go thru all the electronics power plugs, usbs,etc.and make sure everything is working.
you handled this very professional but man you have more understanding than I would have had!
Good luck and enjoy the car now.
you handled this very professional but man you have more understanding than I would have had! Good luck and enjoy the car now.
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Drifting
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Go to a repair bay. The line is USUALLY fine, but if your car fails anything, and goes to repair. The dealership looks tame.
That being said, on some lines (not specifically Corvette) they will bend the door strikers and doors to get them to fit flush on the line.
I will never forget on the Jeep Grand Cherokee line at Jefferson North seeing a guy put his foot on the inside bottom of a door, grab the top, and yank on the door. You hear a loud CREEK, and then he shuts the door and re-measures the fit. Good to go, and the car was on its way!
That being said, on some lines (not specifically Corvette) they will bend the door strikers and doors to get them to fit flush on the line.
I will never forget on the Jeep Grand Cherokee line at Jefferson North seeing a guy put his foot on the inside bottom of a door, grab the top, and yank on the door. You hear a loud CREEK, and then he shuts the door and re-measures the fit. Good to go, and the car was on its way!
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: NC
Hey guys. So I only had the car back for 2 days before I had to go out of town for awhile. The dash actually looks better than it did originally before the issue. No issues so far during those two whole days haha. I wont get to really drive it much until next month. Should anything odd happen then I'll definitely update.
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Parts on the roof doesn't speak very well about the service manager or the tech working on the car...no way.