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BlackenedSS · 07-16-2010, 08:08 PM

So im going for a little ride and decide to do a 2500 rpm take off when boooooommmmm klakklaklak.......broken bolt lying in the road. Think drive shaft conection or something. I remember this hapening to someone else on here but cant remember who. seems like the problem was that the bolt was not tempered correctly or something. here is a pic of the bolt.

shank0668 · 07-16-2010, 08:09 PM

Sucks. How does that bolt tighten?

BlackenedSS · 07-16-2010, 08:12 PM

man i dont now but you can see where it sheared perfectly in half and it was very hot

jagan323 · 07-16-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

Sucks. How does that bolt tighten?

I'm curious of that too lol... O_o So can you even drive the car OP? @_@ That should be covered under warranty.

BlackenedSS · 07-16-2010, 08:14 PM

onstar sending tow truck. car has 4000 mi. on it for christ sakes!

5thGenCamaroChick · 07-16-2010, 08:14 PM

Maybe I'm just paranoid, but if I were you I would crop my name and address outta the picture. Probably just me.

BlackenedSS · 07-16-2010, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagan323

I'm curious of that too lol... O_o So can you even drive the car OP? @_@ That should be covered under warranty.

It better f@##ing be

BlackenedSS · 07-16-2010, 08:45 PM

so it is on the wrecker now and i can see how it attaches. it was where the drive shaft connects to the rear end looks like all the bolts sheared off so the pic is of two of them. call dealer and they are going to pay the difference of the tow bill and will take care of it in the morning....we will see

CynAgain · 07-16-2010, 08:48 PM

Cam_Cam10 · 07-16-2010, 09:17 PM

Damn bro that sucks.. hopefully no dealer problems

Huck1974 · 07-16-2010, 09:19 PM

those don't look like u-joint bolts. Where?

Ironheadspearo · 07-16-2010, 09:27 PM

Mexican pot metal bolts.......

Camaro54 · 07-16-2010, 09:28 PM

I think you will be OK blackenedSS. These cars are made to launch somewhat so you didn't do anything wrong. It's just when you dump the clutch there is always the possibility of a weak link showing its ugly face. Maybe you're lucky it was just a few bolts that broke instead of a driveshaft/axle/rearend. Anyways sorry for your bad luck. Maybe when you go to pick up your car you should dump the clutch at 2500 again to make sure it holds before you get too far down the road. I am serious.
Warranty will cover it so don't worry. Good luck.

BlackenedSS · 07-16-2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

those don't look like u-joint bolts. Where?

that was my first thought but it lookes like its where the ddrive shaft connects to the rear end couldnt see it very good at the time. but saw it better on the truck and you could see the rubber boot hanging down some and the heat sheild on the exaust was dinged up. just dont think this shoul happen on a bone stock car at that low rpm. the salesman should take care of me since we are probably trading in the wifes srx with him soon

07-16-2010, 08:08 PM	#1
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	CAMARO BROKEN !!!!! So im going for a little ride and decide to do a 2500 rpm take off when boooooommmmm klakklaklak.......broken bolt lying in the road. Think drive shaft conection or something. I remember this hapening to someone else on here but cant remember who. seems like the problem was that the bolt was not tempered correctly or something. here is a pic of the bolt. Attached Images Last edited by BlackenedSS; 07-16-2010 at 08:21 PM.

07-16-2010, 08:14 PM	#6
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	Maybe I'm just paranoid, but if I were you I would crop my name and address outta the picture. Probably just me. __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

07-16-2010, 09:27 PM	#12
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	Mexican pot metal bolts....... __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

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07-16-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Sucks. How does that bolt tighten?

07-16-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	man i dont now but you can see where it sheared perfectly in half and it was very hot

07-16-2010, 08:45 PM	#8
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	so it is on the wrecker now and i can see how it attaches. it was where the drive shaft connects to the rear end looks like all the bolts sheared off so the pic is of two of them. call dealer and they are going to pay the difference of the tow bill and will take care of it in the morning....we will see

07-16-2010, 08:48 PM	#9
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534

07-16-2010, 09:17 PM	#10
Cam_Cam10 Drives: 2010 1LT, 6 speed, no mods yet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chantilly,VA Posts: 68 View My Garage	Damn bro that sucks.. hopefully no dealer problems

07-16-2010, 09:19 PM	#11
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	those don't look like u-joint bolts. Where?

07-16-2010, 09:28 PM	#13
Camaro54 Drives: Camaro SS2/RS orange/black stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 570	I think you will be OK blackenedSS. These cars are made to launch somewhat so you didn't do anything wrong. It's just when you dump the clutch there is always the possibility of a weak link showing its ugly face. Maybe you're lucky it was just a few bolts that broke instead of a driveshaft/axle/rearend. Anyways sorry for your bad luck. Maybe when you go to pick up your car you should dump the clutch at 2500 again to make sure it holds before you get too far down the road. I am serious. Warranty will cover it so don't worry. Good luck.