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John Deere Boy · 06-05-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcubbie16

I use the black rubber stops on the underside of the deck lid.

So you're able to build enough momentum to make it close itself? The gas struts on mine are way too strong, and the deck lid is too light.

proj3ktpat · 06-05-2011, 05:38 PM

I have always used the bowtie, but have recently noticed that the right side of it is coming unglued. It could be because of a combination of the hot weather lately, and the pressure from closing the trunk.

Camaro8810 · 06-05-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaram

It's a car....yes, a beautiful, unique car, a throwback to the '69 beast...but it's a car. Close it with your hands

+1

coolman · 06-05-2011, 05:39 PM

Don't open it in the first place. Mine's only be opened one time that I can remember.

RubyCamaro · 06-05-2011, 05:41 PM

I use the bowtie. But now I notice that the top of the bowtie is getting fine lines, not scratches, but more on the line of swirl type marks.

Cristoff · 06-05-2011, 05:47 PM

Never underestimate the power of the force...

I use the bowtie personally

blufin · 06-05-2011, 05:50 PM

Bowtie

vart · 06-05-2011, 06:03 PM

leave the backseat down and access the trunk from inside the car, or have the trunk monkey close it.

mikeSS · 06-05-2011, 06:05 PM

just idea, maybe don't care as much about a finger print ? very easy clean.

chris1973 · 06-05-2011, 06:07 PM

I pull down the back seat and then get in the trunk and close it from the inside.

GEEo · 06-05-2011, 06:10 PM

I use the Bow tie too and sometime I grab on my stripes.

coolman · 06-05-2011, 06:12 PM

I wonder how the OP get into his camaro let alone closing the trunk since the door handles are painted too. You might scratch them. LOL
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mikeSS · 06-05-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

I wonder how the OP get into his camaro let alone closing the trunk since the door handles are painted too. You might scratch them. LOL
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o you could get a finger print!!!!!! what will he ever do !

DarkObsession · 06-05-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckaram

It's a car....yes, a beautiful, unique car, a throwback to the '69 beast...but it's a car. Close it with your hands

This.

I close it with my hands. It's a freaking car

06-05-2011, 05:41 PM	#19
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	I use the bowtie. But now I notice that the top of the bowtie is getting fine lines, not scratches, but more on the line of swirl type marks. __________________

06-05-2011, 05:47 PM	#20
Cristoff Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS in Red Jewel Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 463 View My Garage	Never underestimate the power of the force... I use the bowtie personally __________________ Yes, this is my Camaro parked in front of the Infiniti Dealership that I run. No, my boss is not happy...

06-05-2011, 05:50 PM	#21
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	Bowtie __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

06-05-2011, 06:03 PM	#22
vart Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 164 View My Garage	leave the backseat down and access the trunk from inside the car, or have the trunk monkey close it. __________________ . . Got: Volant CAI. Stealth splash guards. Stainless Works 1-7/8" long tube headers and cat back exhaust. Pfadt coilovers, sway bars, rear trailing arms, street differential mounts and solid subframe bushings. Custom tuned by Davenport Motorsports. Want: Everything else!!!

06-05-2011, 06:07 PM	#24
chris1973 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 212 View My Garage	I pull down the back seat and then get in the trunk and close it from the inside. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Performance Mods: CAI, ADM Scoop, Rotofab Washer Kit, Cat Back Borla ATK, SLP Underdrive Pulley, SCT Tune, DynaTech Long Tube Headers and High Flow Cats. Appearance Mods: Razzi Bodykit with LEDs, 3D Carbon Side Vents, Tint, Painted Rims and Calipers, See/hear my Camaro at http://youtu.be/wn0Ck-cw6WQ

06-05-2011, 05:38 PM	#16
proj3ktpat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 67	I have always used the bowtie, but have recently noticed that the right side of it is coming unglued. It could be because of a combination of the hot weather lately, and the pressure from closing the trunk.

06-05-2011, 05:39 PM	#18
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Don't open it in the first place. Mine's only be opened one time that I can remember.

06-05-2011, 06:05 PM	#23
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	just idea, maybe don't care as much about a finger print ? very easy clean.

06-05-2011, 06:10 PM	#25
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I use the Bow tie too and sometime I grab on my stripes.

06-05-2011, 06:12 PM	#26
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I wonder how the OP get into his camaro let alone closing the trunk since the door handles are painted too. You might scratch them. LOL __________________

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