Misaligned door is bugging me. Is this normal?

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Jan 23, 2019 | 02:32 PM

Bruno Stuani

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Misaligned door is bugging me. Is this normal?

Also, when I'm at an speed above 60mph, I can hear the wind through my door, on my left shoulder. Could this be related? How do I get both of this fixed?

Thanks

Jan 23, 2019 | 02:40 PM

TNSQUIRE

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If it's under warranty take it to the dealer. Their body shop should be able to handle it.

Jan 23, 2019 | 02:41 PM

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How to fix? Dealership. I wouldn't want to adjust the door and have it hit anywhere and start pealing the paint off.

Jan 23, 2019 | 03:18 PM

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Have you already BEEN to the dealer and had it worked on? If not, why not try going there and see what they can do.

Jan 23, 2019 | 03:49 PM

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That is definitely NOT normal. Have it addresses as soon as possible. How does it look from the outside?

Jan 23, 2019 | 03:57 PM

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Not normal take it in and get it fixed.

Jan 23, 2019 | 04:04 PM

snampro

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the trim piece on your door is adjustable. the metal trim pops out and there are screws holding that long thin leather trim piece, and the screw holes have slots...mine was misaligned, with the outside looking normal, so I just adjusted it myself...

Jan 23, 2019 | 04:13 PM

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Yours definitely looks off to me.

..Here's my drivers/passenger side photos:

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Jan 23, 2019 | 04:34 PM

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Here's your fix OP. That's so easy even I could do it. This is why I love this forum. The information here is endless.

Jan 23, 2019 | 04:38 PM

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Here's your fix OP. That's so easy even I could do it. This is why I love this forum. The information here is endless.

and if you pop into CFOT every now and then, you'll find info that you'll never ever need, nor want to know.

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Jan 23, 2019 | 04:58 PM

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Bruno Stuani

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Amazing info everyone! I'll take it to a dealer and have them take a look for me, since I also have the windy noise problem. Hoping to be something cheap!

Thanks you all!

Jan 23, 2019 | 05:05 PM

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If everything is aligned properly from the outside, then your problem is limited to the interior trim.

Jan 23, 2019 | 05:09 PM

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Bruno Stuani

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Originally Posted by PatternDayTrader

If everything is aligned properly from the outside, then your problem is limited to the interior trim.

Ah, yes. I missed this question earlier. From the outside everything looks normal, properly aligned

Jan 23, 2019 | 06:45 PM

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BJ67

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Originally Posted by Bruno Stuani

Also, when I'm at an speed above 60mph, I can hear the wind through my door, on my left shoulder. Could this be related? How do I get both of this fixed?

Thanks

If the door looks nice and straight and even all the way around on the outside, its the door trim panel on the inside that needs to be adjusted or modified..

Jan 23, 2019 | 09:36 PM

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If you take it to a dealership or any other bodyshop be d**ned sure that whomever is going to work on it has successful experience with other C7 Vettes... seriously! Best of luck.

Jan 24, 2019 | 01:18 PM

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Bruno Stuani

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Originally Posted by Avanti

If you take it to a dealership or any other bodyshop be d**ned sure that whomever is going to work on it has successful experience with other C7 Vettes... seriously! Best of luck.

I seriously doubt they will tell me the truth when questioned :/ But I'll try. Thanks for the advice

Jan 24, 2019 | 01:33 PM

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Good luck with taking it in to the dealership....
I'm going to bet they say it's normal.

Jan 24, 2019 | 01:37 PM

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Bruno Stuani

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Good luck with taking it in to the dealership....
I'm going to bet they say it's normal.

Probably only after opening it up and charging me with labor.

Last edited by Bruno Stuani; Jan 24, 2019 at 01:37 PM.

Jan 24, 2019 | 09:47 PM

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It’s not normal as mine is perfect. FWIW, I told my dealer to inspect and adjust all exterior and interior panel gaps/joints before delivery or don’t bother delivering. All were perfect. Your dealer should be able to adjust this with no problem.

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