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pony · 07-17-2013, 10:22 AM

Many of us have experienced the dreaded tonneau cover coming loose from either not having the newest revision or improperly installed retaining bolts for the cover, etc. Here is neither of those situations

Had been noticing some slight movement of the front edge (slight up/down movement) Crapped my shorts when and at how fast this happened. If it would've been the old clip design instead of the "elastic cord" it would've been gone. Thanks GM for letting me get out of my car on a busy interstate to remove this before it completely came off.

This should NOT be happening! Find a fix! And don't tell me to duct tape it like the "fix" for the tops!

spyderbuddy · 07-17-2013, 10:28 AM

says video is private

pony · 07-17-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

says video is private

Crap. Try now

willhe64 · 07-17-2013, 10:38 AM

It stayed on

I've done 120 mph and the top never came off.

pony · 07-17-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

It stayed on

I've done 120 mph and the top never came off.

I've been out at the track doing up to 95 multiple laps without issue. I was ding 79 at the time per inboard blackbox/GPS when this happened. I suspect the truck next to me had something to do with it, but still.... It shouldn't pop loose.

Bodih · 07-17-2013, 11:50 AM

Been there, but with the old clips. Lost the whole cover into the median.

Now imagine it hits the car behind you and causes them to crash. Who's at fault?

To me, it seems like a very rushed design, and an even more rushed fix with the bungee cords.

HDRDTD · 07-17-2013, 12:10 PM

Mine has never even tried to lift up. Not on my 2011, and not on my ZL1 vert with almost 8,000 miles on it.

As long as the front flap is tucked down behind the rear seat and the rear trailing edge is tucked under the rear trim properly and the cord/clip is attached to the posts properly, it shouldn't come off.

intensifi · 07-17-2013, 12:21 PM

Do you have a camera mounted that way permanently? If so, what for?

willhe64 · 07-17-2013, 12:26 PM

To catch his tonneau coming off, duh

pony · 07-17-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Mine has never even tried to lift up. Not on my 2011, and not on my ZL1 vert with almost 8,000 miles on it.

As long as the front flap is tucked down behind the rear seat and the rear trailing edge is tucked under the rear trim properly and the cord/clip is attached to the posts properly, it shouldn't come off.

Trust me. I know exactly how this is supposed to be installed/tucked, and all was good. I'm thinking about trying some velcro on the back edge to help secure it.

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Originally Posted by intensifi

Do you have a camera mounted that way permanently? If so, what for?

The Camera is a "black box" video that records front and back views, Speed, GPS, G-force and audio. Used for accidents or documenting other events. Nice to review and see what goes on at the dealership or when your sister goes joy riding and parks your car at a bar on a rock parking lot (Been there and done that).

impaidbyu · 07-17-2013, 12:54 PM

I have been north of 140 with it on and no issue. Any chance it was not in all the way somewhere?

willhe64 · 07-17-2013, 12:58 PM

I'm guessing that a severe wind buffet caught it when he passed that semi, as the OP suggested.

intensifi · 07-17-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pony

The Camera is a "black box" video that records front and back views, Speed, GPS, G-force and audio. Used for accidents or documenting other events. Nice to review and see what goes on at the dealership or when your sister goes joy riding and parks your car at a bar on a rock parking lot (Been there and done that).

Please provide details on camera. I have teen age drivers.

pony · 07-17-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by intensifi

Please provide details on camera. I have teen age drivers.

Here is a link to just ONE of the many models out there. Just google Car camera GPS or blackbox car camera, etc.

http://www.spytecinc.com/car-camera-...-with-gps.html

07-17-2013, 10:22 AM	#1
pony Drives: 2011 2SS Convert; Color RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 722	GM owes me cover and shorts; Video of tonneau coming loose Many of us have experienced the dreaded tonneau cover coming loose from either not having the newest revision or improperly installed retaining bolts for the cover, etc. Here is neither of those situations Had been noticing some slight movement of the front edge (slight up/down movement) Crapped my shorts when and at how fast this happened. If it would've been the old clip design instead of the "elastic cord" it would've been gone. Thanks GM for letting me get out of my car on a busy interstate to remove this before it completely came off. This should NOT be happening! Find a fix! And don't tell me to duct tape it like the "fix" for the tops! Last edited by pony; 07-17-2013 at 10:38 AM.

07-17-2013, 10:28 AM	#2
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07-17-2013, 10:38 AM	#4
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	It stayed on I've done 120 mph and the top never came off. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

07-17-2013, 11:50 AM	#6
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	Been there, but with the old clips. Lost the whole cover into the median. Now imagine it hits the car behind you and causes them to crash. Who's at fault? To me, it seems like a very rushed design, and an even more rushed fix with the bungee cords. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

07-17-2013, 12:21 PM	#8
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Do you have a camera mounted that way permanently? If so, what for? __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

07-17-2013, 12:10 PM	#7
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Mine has never even tried to lift up. Not on my 2011, and not on my ZL1 vert with almost 8,000 miles on it. As long as the front flap is tucked down behind the rear seat and the rear trailing edge is tucked under the rear trim properly and the cord/clip is attached to the posts properly, it shouldn't come off.

07-17-2013, 12:26 PM	#9
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	To catch his tonneau coming off, duh __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

07-17-2013, 12:54 PM	#11
impaidbyu Drives: 2013 rs/ss Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern CT Posts: 89	I have been north of 140 with it on and no issue. Any chance it was not in all the way somewhere?

07-17-2013, 12:58 PM	#12
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I'm guessing that a severe wind buffet caught it when he passed that semi, as the OP suggested. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.