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Drago77 · 01-30-2013, 09:00 PM

new frame

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Originally Posted by xcarolina23

Damn Kev they messed up just doing a cloth top install? Knowing this dealer I may want to take you up on your suggestion. Or maybe I just hold off and get it done at a later date?

My local delearship outsourced it to a Trim shop. First time the guy broke the channel.guides by forcing the rail in place, rather than sliding it in from the side. That left me with a "typhoon" sound from the rear seals as I drove with wind rushing in the car. Next time I brought it back to fix that, they ordered another new top. After it was installed; still noisy; but better. Driving down the highway the sides behind the rear windows blow open like a sail on each side. After arguing w that dealer; who claimed it was all.within GM specifications (not to mention them ripping my back.seat) I brought it to Starling. They installed another new top and fixed all the noise and loose fittings. However, couple months later and I had the damn marks again; and the rear flooded during a heavy rain.back to Starling. They originally said they'd get a whole new top of the factory line for the 13's but in the mean time, gm came out with its newer top design and retrofit parts to modify the existing cars so were going to do that instead. Once they got the topoff and frame disasssembled; they realized that the original trim shop had screwed the fabric into the rails with about 100 tiny screws.... thus rendering that frame damaged and unuseable. At that time they were finally able to get an entirely new frame, water drainage system and canvas. All from a 2013 model.

Now the car is perfect; all because of Starling Chevy!

xcarolina23 · 01-31-2013, 09:14 AM

Another twist in this. I called the other Chevy dealer and I was told it would be too much risk for them to install the new top Roger Dean just ordered. Apparently once they are done they have to submit a claim or something of the sort to GM to get reimbursed for the work. Since they didn't sell me the car or make the initial mistake (Roger Dean) they don't want to work on my top. They were nice but said since Roger Dean made the mistake they may actually be paying for the work behind the scenes and not getting reimbursed by GM. Now it basically sounds like I have to get my top fixed by them since it has been documented they made a mistake when installing the recall fix, whatever that was. It's basically like now I have to get it done because I am aware Roger Dean messed up. Here we gooooooooo!

Drago77 · 01-31-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xcarolina23

Another twist in this. I called the other Chevy dealer and I was told it would be too much risk for them to install the new top Roger Dean just ordered. Apparently once they are done they have to submit a claim or something of the sort to GM to get reimbursed for the work. Since they didn't sell me the car or make the initial mistake (Roger Dean) they don't want to work on my top. They were nice but said since Roger Dean made the mistake they may actually be paying for the work behind the scenes and not getting reimbursed by GM. Now it basically sounds like I have to get my top fixed by them since it has been documented they made a mistake when installing the recall fix, whatever that was. It's basically like now I have to get it done because I am aware Roger Dean messed up. Here we gooooooooo!

If its under factory warranty, a gm service dept can't refuse to honor it... However, I wouldn't suggest forcing them... Who knows how the work would turn out. I went thru similar experiences, I have a dealer within 10 min of my house, but the first time I brought the car to them and they asked if I'd bought it there, I knew that was the start of drama and left. Starling ended up chrging back the dealership that had the first 2 tops installed as well... Du.nno how that ended up, but it was recommended to me I find another local dealership to use, lol! Luckily no problems in the 6 months since the new top. Gotta get the tonneau replaced with the new style as its still coming loose occasionally and the fabrics separating.

xcarolina23 · 01-31-2013, 11:01 AM

Alright I will call them and see what the deal is. From my understanding GM could actually not honor it because the dealership messed it up the first time, so that is why another dealer is hesitant to take the risk because GM could say they have to pay for it themselves. I asked the guy at Roger Dean and he said it was a common problem and they have had quite a few fixed, so that does give me some comfort.

Mr. Nasty · 01-31-2013, 08:21 PM

UF4LIFE Where or you? Yeah the harness is the last part for the 4l80e swap. I should get good 10's on the 1/4 with the 18" M/T & the new trans that a lot of help geting off the line will cut wheel spin down.

UF4LIFE102SS · 02-01-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nasty

UF4LIFE Where or you? Yeah the harness is the last part for the 4l80e swap. I should get good 10's on the 1/4 with the 18" M/T & the new trans that a lot of help geting off the line will cut wheel spin down.

Getter done W! hope u get it!

Mr. Nasty · 02-01-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UF4LIFE102SS

Getter done W! hope u get it!

thank,s

Black11SS · 02-02-2013, 01:17 PM

Anyone interested in the sequential harnesses?? I'm selling the ones I had on my car for a few months?? Lemme know.

UF4LIFE102SS · 02-02-2013, 01:34 PM

Whats up Billy? R u being nice to my wheels?

Black11SS · 02-02-2013, 02:07 PM

Not to much D, how you doin?? And yes, "your" wheels got a fresh coat of black paint on them thanks to Mike over at chrome fish customs!!

UF4LIFE102SS · 02-02-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Black11SS

Not to much D, how you doin?? And yes, "your" wheels got a fresh coat of black paint on them thanks to Mike over at chrome fish customs!!

Good here Why paint? thought u r a powder coat guy.

MANNYS2SS/RS · 02-02-2013, 06:08 PM

Hey guys check out George (G200) crazy fast pass from last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=68JC3jTJJw8

heymatt · 02-02-2013, 07:39 PM

Anything furher on the departure time for the rally? We can make it for a 9-10 am leave time.
Remember, for those attending the cruise, line up is set for 3:30. Getting there a little early will give us time for a liitle cleanup and checking in!

UF4LIFE102SS · 02-02-2013, 07:48 PM

I think me ,kev,and clint for sure early.

01-31-2013, 09:14 AM	#4930
xcarolina23 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 198 View My Garage	Another twist in this. I called the other Chevy dealer and I was told it would be too much risk for them to install the new top Roger Dean just ordered. Apparently once they are done they have to submit a claim or something of the sort to GM to get reimbursed for the work. Since they didn't sell me the car or make the initial mistake (Roger Dean) they don't want to work on my top. They were nice but said since Roger Dean made the mistake they may actually be paying for the work behind the scenes and not getting reimbursed by GM. Now it basically sounds like I have to get my top fixed by them since it has been documented they made a mistake when installing the recall fix, whatever that was. It's basically like now I have to get it done because I am aware Roger Dean messed up. Here we gooooooooo! __________________ Photo Album:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album.php?albumid=11844 My Mods: Satin powdercoated wheels, CAI cold air intake with washer fluid tank relocation kit and scoop, Solo cat-back exhaust, jetsream blue G2 caliper paint, blacked out emblems and lights, Gorilla lock lugs, hydro-dipped fuse box cover and strut bar, jetstream blue SS emblems, engine cover, and cold air intake cover, replaced convertible top, and ABL under-dash/dome lights.

01-31-2013, 11:01 AM	#4932
xcarolina23 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 198 View My Garage	Alright I will call them and see what the deal is. From my understanding GM could actually not honor it because the dealership messed it up the first time, so that is why another dealer is hesitant to take the risk because GM could say they have to pay for it themselves. I asked the guy at Roger Dean and he said it was a common problem and they have had quite a few fixed, so that does give me some comfort. __________________ Photo Album:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album.php?albumid=11844 My Mods: Satin powdercoated wheels, CAI cold air intake with washer fluid tank relocation kit and scoop, Solo cat-back exhaust, jetsream blue G2 caliper paint, blacked out emblems and lights, Gorilla lock lugs, hydro-dipped fuse box cover and strut bar, jetstream blue SS emblems, engine cover, and cold air intake cover, replaced convertible top, and ABL under-dash/dome lights.

02-02-2013, 01:17 PM	#4936
Black11SS Drives: 2011 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port St Lucie Posts: 236 View My Garage	Anyone interested in the sequential harnesses?? I'm selling the ones I had on my car for a few months?? Lemme know. __________________ 2011 Black SS C5 Cold Air Intake Borla Atak Axle Back Exhaust

02-02-2013, 01:34 PM	#4937
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	Whats up Billy? R u being nice to my wheels? __________________

02-02-2013, 02:07 PM	#4938
Black11SS Drives: 2011 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port St Lucie Posts: 236 View My Garage	Not to much D, how you doin?? And yes, "your" wheels got a fresh coat of black paint on them thanks to Mike over at chrome fish customs!! __________________ 2011 Black SS C5 Cold Air Intake Borla Atak Axle Back Exhaust

01-31-2013, 08:21 PM	#4933
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	UF4LIFE Where or you? Yeah the harness is the last part for the 4l80e swap. I should get good 10's on the 1/4 with the 18" M/T & the new trans that a lot of help geting off the line will cut wheel spin down.

02-02-2013, 06:08 PM	#4940
MANNYS2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,237	G200 Hey guys check out George (G200) crazy fast pass from last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=68JC3jTJJw8 __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

02-02-2013, 07:39 PM	#4941
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Anything furher on the departure time for the rally? We can make it for a 9-10 am leave time. Remember, for those attending the cruise, line up is set for 3:30. Getting there a little early will give us time for a liitle cleanup and checking in! __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

02-02-2013, 07:48 PM	#4942
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	I think me ,kev,and clint for sure early. __________________

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