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Old 02-09-2006, 08:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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C6ZO6 - is this normal

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The rubber seem on the back side of the roof is thicker on the drivers side. The seem is where the doors connect to the roof.

Is this normal or a defect?

Here are pics:

Driverside
http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/8...verside0zw.jpg

Passenger Side
http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/2...gerside1sl.jpg

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Old 02-09-2006, 08:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Mine is consistent from one side to the other.
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Old 02-09-2006, 08:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Dave, mine is a little different too, not quite that much.
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Old 02-09-2006, 08:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I just ran out and checked mine. It is about as even as you can get.
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I just ran out and checked mine. It is about as even as you can get.
You mean for a Chevy, right?
At least they have improved since the C5 (see below).

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Here is a view from the back.

You can see the seam is flush on the passenger side, but on the driver side the seam buldges out.

Passenger Side Rear View:
http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/9...gerside9wx.jpg

Driver Side Rear View:
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8...verside0ld.jpg

I am going to find out if they can fix this or not.
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Here is a view from the back.

You can see the seam is flush on the passenger side, but on the driver side the seam buldges out.

Passenger Side Rear View:
http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/9...gerside9wx.jpg

Driver Side Rear View:
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8...verside0ld.jpg

I am going to find out if they can fix this or not.
I wonder if the roof panel unbolts. Sounds like the seal just got pinched.
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Old 02-10-2006, 09:10 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I am bringing it in next week to the dealer. We are getting hit by a big storm this weekend in NJ.

They may be able to pop that sucker back in there. We'll see...


Obviously I am not thrilled about this.

If anyone else has had this problem beofre, please let me know.
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Build quality variance between cars ... happens all the time. Someone got a little sloppy on the line when yours came through.
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This is simply build variation - and it's a consequence of the "stackup" of the dimensional variations (within tolerance bandwidth) of all of the components involved, the net effects of welding, etc. etc. "Sloppiness" is likely not a factor, since these parts are likely designed to "mate" together and you get what you get once that's done.

Is it "normal?" Well, it might be outside of the specified tolerance range. It's clearly bothersome to you, it's noticeable, and that's all that matters.

Of course, If there are wind and/or water leaks, or even just related wind noise, that would clearly violate specifications for the vehicle. These would absolutely be covered under the warranty.

Its worth a quick check of the roof panel itself compared to another. It seems doubtful though, owing to the nature of the tooling for the panel, that it would be that far out.

I'd have the dealership remove the roof panel (bolted connections) and carefully refit it. Perhaps there is indeed some "slop" in the fit that would allow this condition to be adjusted out. However, it is possible that it might not be a condition that can be easily improved, since the interface locations are dictated by where they ended up on the body structure itself. In such a case, the body would have to be "tweaked" to bring these locations back to where they should be. Most dealerships wouldn't be competent, in my estimation, to do this correctly.

The seals are designed to take up this type of variation. If it doesn't leak or make noise, I'd live with it. Doesn't look great, I admit. But the car will drive just fine either way - thankfully. :cool:

I'd be annoyed too.
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