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chopper · 09-01-2011, 05:39 PM

I'm just curious if gm will post some recalls on the cover mine has never flown off but I know of many others who have lost theirs on the highway I'm about to drive my car up to Vegas but I'm sure it'll be with the top up being that it's hotter than hell

Drago77 · 09-01-2011, 06:45 PM

I've actually been raving about how good mine's doing since they replaced the tonneau (still the original design) however this past weekend it lifted and actually unhooked on the passenger side. First time that's happened since the replacement, and it seemed very well attached. Would definitely be interested in a redesigned cover!

pnyklr · 09-01-2011, 09:55 PM

As promised.

Need more, let me know.

-Funk

phdjent · 09-01-2011, 10:17 PM

Wow... very interesting with the foam blocks. Thanks pnyklr. Even the ends are different. There seems to be an extra piece that must tuck under something. It looks a bit weird the way you would hook those loops from underneath the cover while your putting it on. I hate to be a pain but can you take a picture of where the loops hook on the car. It seems by where those loops are on your cover that they would be in a different spot on the car than where our 2011's are. Thanks in advance. You're really helping us out.

pnyklr · 09-01-2011, 10:21 PM

No problem and I am here to help.

I will get some pictures of where the loop attaches sometime tomorrow when the sun is out.

-Funk

FirstandFifthGen · 09-01-2011, 10:43 PM

Can you please post a complete pic of the top side?

pnyklr · 09-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Will do.

-Funk

SUX2BU · 09-01-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phdjent

Wow... very interesting with the foam blocks. Thanks pnyklr. Even the ends are different. There seems to be an extra piece that must tuck under something. It looks a bit weird the way you would hook those loops from underneath the cover while your putting it on. I hate to be a pain but can you take a picture of where the loops hook on the car. It seems by where those loops are on your cover that they would be in a different spot on the car than where our 2011's are. Thanks in advance. You're really helping us out.

That one looks identical to mine except for the way it locks in (obviously). Mine has the foam blocks also.

WildOne · 09-02-2011, 05:42 AM

Mine does not have the foam blocks, interesting. I took some pictures of where the elastic attaches to hold the tonneau cover.

HDRDTD · 09-02-2011, 06:37 AM

On the 11' tonneau covers, they had a pull tab to un-hook the top for removal, since the tabs just clipped onto the posts.
Since the 12' tonneau cover has the elastic loops, how do you un-hook the loops? Do you have to reach under the cover and pull the loops off?

pnyklr · 09-02-2011, 07:38 AM

Yes.

-Funk

Drago77 · 09-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Wildone- once you vet sick of that plastic buckling up around those posts, you can use a large washer from Home Depot between the post and the plastic which will hold it down and make accessing the post to clip the cover on a whole lot easier. Worked very well on mine

CooG · 09-02-2011, 09:36 AM

Thanks pnyklr.

Don't think mine has the foam blocks....need to check.

HDRDTD · 09-02-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnyklr

Yes.

-Funk

Hmmmm. That seems a bit awkward, is it? or is it easier than it sounds.

09-01-2011, 06:45 PM	#30
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	I've actually been raving about how good mine's doing since they replaced the tonneau (still the original design) however this past weekend it lifted and actually unhooked on the passenger side. First time that's happened since the replacement, and it seemed very well attached. Would definitely be interested in a redesigned cover! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

09-01-2011, 09:55 PM	#31
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	As promised. Need more, let me know. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

09-01-2011, 10:17 PM	#32
phdjent Evan "FRESHAYR" Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51, 2014 Jeep SRT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Plainview,NY Posts: 313 View My Garage	Wow... very interesting with the foam blocks. Thanks pnyklr. Even the ends are different. There seems to be an extra piece that must tuck under something. It looks a bit weird the way you would hook those loops from underneath the cover while your putting it on. I hate to be a pain but can you take a picture of where the loops hook on the car. It seems by where those loops are on your cover that they would be in a different spot on the car than where our 2011's are. Thanks in advance. You're really helping us out. __________________

09-01-2011, 10:21 PM	#33
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	No problem and I am here to help. I will get some pictures of where the loop attaches sometime tomorrow when the sun is out. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

09-01-2011, 10:43 PM	#34
FirstandFifthGen Drives: 68 Camaro, 48 Chevy truck, 36 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 218	Can you please post a complete pic of the top side? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS IOM convertible

09-01-2011, 05:39 PM	#29
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	I'm just curious if gm will post some recalls on the cover mine has never flown off but I know of many others who have lost theirs on the highway I'm about to drive my car up to Vegas but I'm sure it'll be with the top up being that it's hotter than hell

09-01-2011, 10:57 PM	#35
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Will do. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

09-02-2011, 05:42 AM	#37
WildOne the "crazy cat" lady Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Blk Vrt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,118	Mine does not have the foam blocks, interesting. I took some pictures of where the elastic attaches to hold the tonneau cover. Attached Images

09-02-2011, 06:37 AM	#38
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	On the 11' tonneau covers, they had a pull tab to un-hook the top for removal, since the tabs just clipped onto the posts. Since the 12' tonneau cover has the elastic loops, how do you un-hook the loops? Do you have to reach under the cover and pull the loops off?

09-02-2011, 07:38 AM	#39
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Yes. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

09-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#40
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Wildone- once you vet sick of that plastic buckling up around those posts, you can use a large washer from Home Depot between the post and the plastic which will hold it down and make accessing the post to clip the cover on a whole lot easier. Worked very well on mine __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

09-02-2011, 09:36 AM	#41
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Thanks pnyklr. Don't think mine has the foam blocks....need to check.

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