Just noticed something really 'retro' about the Camaro - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FenwickHockey65 · 03-14-2009, 12:14 AM

Our '07 Malibu has the same type of door locks...

The slider locks are just annoying. The ones in my Envoy don't feel very secure when you push to lock.

zebra · 03-14-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Dang. I hate these kind of locks on doors that don't have frames around the windows like the Camaro. It's way too easy to get a clothes hanger in between the glass and rubber and raise the lock. :(

i highly doubt you're gonna use a clothes hanger to pull up a small, smooth cylinder. i had larger ones on my explorer & still had to use the hanger to press the unlock button

Chewy · 03-14-2009, 12:44 AM

unlocking w/ a hangar - your not trying to lift the locking stub

your 'hooking' the locking mechanism INSIDE the door panel, slide the hangar down the side of the glass into the door frame

(i had to do this on my old car when i got locked out...don't judge lol)

UCF w00t · 03-14-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

unlocking w/ a hangar - your not trying to lift the locking stub

your 'hooking' the locking mechanism INSIDE the door panel, slide the hangar down the side of the glass into the door frame

(i had to do this on my old car when i got locked out...don't judge lol)

And being that the unlock button is all the way on the radio... don't think you're going to be doing that with the camaro.

bouncertime · 03-14-2009, 01:40 AM

Chevy has been going back to them lately. My 2007 Cobalt has them, but my 2001 Blazer does not.

Sean_W · 03-14-2009, 05:55 AM

At least the cop can use a slim jim on them when you lock yourself out instead of tearing apart your window frame if you have a slider lock. I've seen it, and it's not pretty

spd98 · 03-14-2009, 09:43 AM

I wouldn't call it retro all the aussie cars have pop up locks.

SoFlaZ · 03-14-2009, 10:31 AM

Ehh I dont mind it but as long as you cant stick a hangar into the door to pop it up.

My cav has a small "flipper" kind of thing and its right next to the handle so when I get out of the car I open it and lock it in one motin as I push the door open. I don't have keyless entry:( let alone electric windows.

CDN SS · 03-14-2009, 10:33 AM

My 05 Grand Prix has plastic popups which I swapped out for brushed aluminum ones.

If you would like a pr. of these e-mail me for contact info.

CanadianGP@cogeco.ca

Rogue Leader · 03-14-2009, 10:41 AM

The manual mechanism for these is better than the slide lock type, less bends and parts to have bushings rot out or break.

Chevyrocker · 03-14-2009, 11:30 AM

actually guys, no hanger, no slim jim...it's called OnStar...

Just give them a call and give them your pin and they can unlock your doors for you.

SSOOCH · 03-14-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

both my HHR and Sky have them..the HHR's are Chrome.

Yeah my HHR SS has them too, and yes they are chrome. Funny how they didn't even chrome on the Camaro.

CWI · 03-14-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_W

At least the cop can use a slim jim on them when you lock yourself out instead of tearing apart your window frame if you have a slider lock. I've seen it, and it's not pretty

Onstar works better than a slim jim. No cop, no damage.

CWI · 03-14-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Yeah my HHR SS has them too, and yes they are chrome. Funny how they didn't even chrome on the Camaro.

You can get chrome knobs at any parts store for a buck or two. They are threaded usually therefore replaceable.

03-14-2009, 12:14 AM	#15
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Our '07 Malibu has the same type of door locks... The slider locks are just annoying. The ones in my Envoy don't feel very secure when you push to lock. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

03-14-2009, 12:44 AM	#17
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	unlocking w/ a hangar - your not trying to lift the locking stub your 'hooking' the locking mechanism INSIDE the door panel, slide the hangar down the side of the glass into the door frame (i had to do this on my old car when i got locked out...don't judge lol) __________________

03-14-2009, 01:40 AM	#19
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	Chevy has been going back to them lately. My 2007 Cobalt has them, but my 2001 Blazer does not. __________________ Jimmy

03-14-2009, 10:41 AM	#24
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	The manual mechanism for these is better than the slide lock type, less bends and parts to have bushings rot out or break. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

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Sean_W Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 659	At least the cop can use a slim jim on them when you lock yourself out instead of tearing apart your window frame if you have a slider lock. I've seen it, and it's not pretty

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03-14-2009, 10:31 AM	#22
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	Ehh I dont mind it but as long as you cant stick a hangar into the door to pop it up. My cav has a small "flipper" kind of thing and its right next to the handle so when I get out of the car I open it and lock it in one motin as I push the door open. I don't have keyless entry:( let alone electric windows.

03-14-2009, 10:33 AM	#23
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	My 05 Grand Prix has plastic popups which I swapped out for brushed aluminum ones. If you would like a pr. of these e-mail me for contact info. CanadianGP@cogeco.ca

03-14-2009, 11:30 AM	#25
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	actually guys, no hanger, no slim jim...it's called OnStar... Just give them a call and give them your pin and they can unlock your doors for you.