A&Q about 350Z
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Sorry if this is old new...
but anyone heard of the corvette Z06 roof flying off at 60 mph?
And I was starting to become a corvette fan too; the only American car design I think is "good-looking." I guess that's why they cost half the price of Porsches. But sad to heard that this problem is coming from GM's halo car nevertheless. As if GM has enough problems already...
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/21/corvette-roof-panels-blow-off/
A number of Corvette owners are experiencing bizarre roof panel separations while driving. On certain 2005-2006 models, the painted roof panel will separate from its frame “if it is exposed to stresses along with high temperature and humidity,” GM said. The occupants of the vehicle may notice one or more of these symptoms: a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner. “Dealers are to apply adhesive foam to ensure proper adhesion, or in a small number of vehicles, replace the roof panel,” the company said. The Leftlane Perspective: Tip: be sure to glue the roof of your flagship car on properly the first time at the factory. More at the Corvette Forum
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1975 280Z (Stock)
303 Emerald Green
Post Edited (May 12, 3:06pm)
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Build quality was never their 'forte'. Doesn't surprise me, not a good thing for sure, but not as big of a deal as they make it seem. I bet most of it is dealer neglect as each dealer has to install it with glue. I think the fact it is just 'glued' down is pretty pathetic though.. that's not asking for trouble.
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Long live the Z...
aka SAHTT
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roofs are overrated.
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z
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Holy flying roof panels, Batman! So the Z06 roof is "dealer installed"? WTF?
I'm not opposed to adhesives, as the Ford GT and other high-aluminum cars extensively use adhesives to bond structural chassis components. But you definitely don't expect roofs to just "fly" off the car at speed.
GM's troubles run deep. Never liked ANY of their passenger cars since . . ., well really ever. I own a Ford only because my wife has rheumatoid arthritis (autoimune) and the Taurus was the only modern wagon available with a foot-operated parking brake (she can't pull or release the hand brakes because of the RA). It's not bad though, 200hp V6, leather, etc.
Alex
'77 280Z
'69 2000 roadster (fathers, but I'm the pseudotechnician)
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(I gotta start reading all the posts all the way throguh before responding.)
Post Edited (May 14, 11:28am)
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Why would a dealer be installing a roof? That makes no sense at ALL. "let's put everything on except the roof and have the rocket scientist mechanics at the dealership put that on, WITH GLUE." That's pretty funny... The dealer may have to REINSTALL it after it blows off, but I really dobt they put it on in the first place... There is a reason why all other "supercars" are 2X more expensive....
1972 240Z 4-speed, header, 3.54 R200, Crane XR-3000 Ignition, 280Z tach, Tokico Blue Struts, Suspension Tech Springs, Poly Bushings. Visit me at my website for your custom EFI & restored Datsun parts
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Never saw a Vette roof blow off, but saw a Pontiac Trans Am loose it's T-Tops at about 250mph at Bonneville one year.
POOF!
Probably the same thing: poor preparation.
They require straps on them now, before you can run.
Just run some 1" aluminum straps across the roof, and that will keep it in place.
People Are Idiots, Just look around here and you will see!
Tony D: "Knowledgeable but Caustic"... rationull
My brother from another mother calls himself "Willie D"
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In order to keep costs down, GM executives have struck a deal with Elmer's Glue. Union workers/employees were warned not to worry. Glue dries fast and clear, and it won't stain. The glue also washes out easily from brushes, clothing, and fingers.
Post Edited (May 12, 6:44pm)
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Wait! Elmer's is water-soluble! Don't go over 60 in that car . . . Oooohhh, there goes another roof . . . .
'76 280Z driver, '75 parts car
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Glad GM went to some good glue...
1976 280z 2+2 - Risen from the dead - garaged since 1988. Pallnet Fuel Rail and guage - ES rack and front bushings - 260Z 4Speed - Arizona Z Car Clutch - H4 Lights - Lots more to come...
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Somebody posted a link to the forum that the car's pictures were originally posted in. Some of the replies were pretty hilarious.
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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That'll buff right out.
God must love stupid people, he made SOOOOO many of them!
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Ya know - if they can provide those dinky space saver tires on one rear end fender well -
then they can make another well in the other fender for the super size 3M Duct Tape.
I suppose they could color code the tape to the car too.
Takes care of all those pesky and expensive repair problems.
For new Student Drivers they could sell the bubble wrap kit for parents or significant others to aply to the car until the driver is more experienced.
Color coordination may cost extra.
Ed and Jeanne's
ZXelda 1981 280 ZXT: ZXena 1990 300 ZX
1941 Buick Special Sedanette (Betty)
1956 Dodge Royal (Dorothy)
1971 Buick Riviera (Rita)
1975 Ford F-150 Stepside (Fiona)
1992 Firebird (Frieda)