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Old 07-20-2016, 11:55 AM
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Are these front fender fasteners supposed to be missing? This is on both front fenders of my 2016 ZO6.
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Old 07-20-2016, 11:56 AM
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They are on my Stingray.
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Originally Posted by ZEEEE06
Are these front fender fasteners supposed to be missing? This is on both front fenders of my 2016 ZO6.
Yes! As I recall those holes are used in the factory during assembly! We all have the empty holes!
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I'll have a look. Be right back.
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Yep. One on each side empty.
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Yep. One on each side empty.
Looks pretty stupid, doesn't it?
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Its more aerodynamic.
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Its more aerodynamic.
I know. It's lighter and faster too.
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Nice orange peel!
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Nice orange peel!
I knew that was coming.
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It is an alignment hole for the fender.
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Originally Posted by ZEEEE06
Are these front fender fasteners supposed to be missing? This is on both front fenders of my 2016 ZO6.
wonder if the roller that was used to paint the car was a throw away ?
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wonder if the roller that was used to paint the car was a throw away ?
No, understand they use a fresh one each shift so if your car is the first one painted, no stipple. That's why the cars vary!
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Originally Posted by ZEEEE06
Looks pretty stupid, doesn't it?
Now that you mention it.....yes it does.
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That is the normal finish for under the hood. What does it matter? Most cars have different finish in the engine compartment.
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Originally Posted by JerryU
Yes! As I recall those holes are used in the factory during assembly! We all have the empty holes!
I asked about that on my 14. The holes are reportedly for an alignment jig used during assembly.
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