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dutchnrican · 10-11-2011, 02:06 PM

the other day i was checking out how the vin number is placed on my mom's car and my car. when i got to my car i noticed something was wrong. the right side appears to be falling down and u can see a bunch of string and stuff behind it. u can't really tell if you're looking straight at it from above or if u take a picture without a flash. but if you angle your view and use the flash to take a picture you can see what i'm talking about.

anyone else ever notice this on their camaro? I want to take it to a dealership to get it fixed.

here's a pic. sry for the dirt and leaves.

kgilley09 · 10-11-2011, 02:11 PM

definitely odd......not really sure how you could go abt fixing that short of the dealership pulling the whole dash either, then you've got other potential problems that could arise if they don't really pay attention to what they're doing....good luck

Hannibal · 10-11-2011, 02:18 PM

That is the under-dash padding that has shifted a bit and is now sitting on the VIN plate. It won't hurt a thing.

01pewterz28 · 10-11-2011, 02:24 PM

Yep trip to the dealership is the only way they will need it for a good 1-2 days as they need to remove the dash.

mikel441 · 10-11-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannibal

That is the under-dash padding that has shifted a bit and is now sitting on the VIN plate. It won't hurt a thing.

And, will be a pain to correct as well. Unless it's easy to get the top dash pad off.

dutchnrican · 10-11-2011, 02:25 PM

i know it won't hurt anything, but aesthetically it bothers me.

would you get it fixed or leave it be? i just took delivery about a month ago.

Drew10 · 10-11-2011, 02:33 PM

I would try to find something to shove it back up under the dash pad. Just make sure it's soft so it don't scratch your vin tag. I would have the windshield removed before I had my dash taken out. This kinda stuff drives me nuts once I notice it on something of mine.

BowtieBelle · 10-11-2011, 02:33 PM

I'd get it fixed but I'm a stickler and I notice every imperfection in my car-- I bet you're the same way. If it's gonna drive you nuts, take it in and get them to correct it.

Wizard1183 · 10-11-2011, 02:38 PM

Id get it fixed too, looks like the same stuff under the carpet to add padding and dampen sound. I'm pretty sure its a decent sized job taking the dash off. I have service manuals back home. dunno how long itd take though.

Hannibal · 10-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutchnrican

i know it won't hurt anything, but aesthetically it bothers me.

would you get it fixed or leave it be? i just took delivery about a month ago.

It comes down to personal preference. I wouldn't bother with this because the way I see it, the potential for even worse problems arise. Cletus the "tech" rips your dash out and breaks about 4 clips in the process of "fixing" the issue. Now your dash rattles and you're even more pissed.

Just my 2 cents.

Supermaro585HP · 10-11-2011, 02:48 PM

I would take back to dealer and ask what they think it would take to fix it. I know I want my car to look perfect. Thats why I bought a new Camaro.. Good luck.

insidethreat07 · 10-11-2011, 03:07 PM

Might as well get it fixed...

PAUL SS · 10-11-2011, 03:34 PM

Seems like it would be too easy for undesireables to remove vin tags if they are going to fall out.

CamaroSkooter · 10-11-2011, 03:40 PM

Am I the only one here that thinks the VIN looks like it was scribbled on by a 4-year-old?

Is that some kind of feature to prevent creating fake VIN tags?

10-11-2011, 02:06 PM	#1
dutchnrican brevard Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ny or fl Posts: 776	problem with VIN number on the windshield! the other day i was checking out how the vin number is placed on my mom's car and my car. when i got to my car i noticed something was wrong. the right side appears to be falling down and u can see a bunch of string and stuff behind it. u can't really tell if you're looking straight at it from above or if u take a picture without a flash. but if you angle your view and use the flash to take a picture you can see what i'm talking about. anyone else ever notice this on their camaro? I want to take it to a dealership to get it fixed. here's a pic. sry for the dirt and leaves. __________________

10-11-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	Yep trip to the dealership is the only way they will need it for a good 1-2 days as they need to remove the dash. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-11-2011, 02:25 PM	#6
dutchnrican brevard Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ny or fl Posts: 776	i know it won't hurt anything, but aesthetically it bothers me. would you get it fixed or leave it be? i just took delivery about a month ago. __________________

10-11-2011, 02:33 PM	#8
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	I'd get it fixed but I'm a stickler and I notice every imperfection in my car-- I bet you're the same way. If it's gonna drive you nuts, take it in and get them to correct it. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-11-2011, 02:38 PM	#9
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,322	Id get it fixed too, looks like the same stuff under the carpet to add padding and dampen sound. I'm pretty sure its a decent sized job taking the dash off. I have service manuals back home. dunno how long itd take though. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

10-11-2011, 02:11 PM	#2
kgilley09 Drives: 99 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 73	definitely odd......not really sure how you could go abt fixing that short of the dealership pulling the whole dash either, then you've got other potential problems that could arise if they don't really pay attention to what they're doing....good luck

10-11-2011, 02:18 PM	#3
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	That is the under-dash padding that has shifted a bit and is now sitting on the VIN plate. It won't hurt a thing.

10-11-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
Drew10 Enjoys a good train wreck Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,800	I would try to find something to shove it back up under the dash pad. Just make sure it's soft so it don't scratch your vin tag. I would have the windshield removed before I had my dash taken out. This kinda stuff drives me nuts once I notice it on something of mine.

10-11-2011, 02:48 PM	#11
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I would take back to dealer and ask what they think it would take to fix it. I know I want my car to look perfect. Thats why I bought a new Camaro.. Good luck.

10-11-2011, 03:07 PM	#12
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	Might as well get it fixed... __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

10-11-2011, 03:34 PM	#13
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Seems like it would be too easy for undesireables to remove vin tags if they are going to fall out. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

10-11-2011, 03:40 PM	#14
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Am I the only one here that thinks the VIN looks like it was scribbled on by a 4-year-old? Is that some kind of feature to prevent creating fake VIN tags? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

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