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PAUL SS · 03-11-2010, 10:05 AM

Mine sounds solid, and even if it didn't I will always say no to window frames.

greenrail · 03-11-2010, 10:14 AM

Rosie, sounds as solid as a rock.

I used to have a 1985 Isuzu Trooper II, now that car sounded cheap, which it was, but it was a solid as a rock durabilitywise.

It's all perception. I like the sound ofmy door closing. I like the window indexing to relieve resistant air pressure. I thought it was pretty cool the first time I saw it on a Mustang.

jtzako · 03-11-2010, 10:24 AM

Mine sounds solid except for the slight squeak from the glass hitting the rubber part. That might be adjustable but it doesnt seem to hurt anything.

76z28 · 03-11-2010, 10:25 AM

I thought it sounded solid and i know the doors on this car is open and close thousands of times a week(its the one at the local dealership)

THUMPER20X · 03-11-2010, 10:28 AM

Mine sounds solid as hell. Maybe the OP should go get a 3rd gen with 150K or more and then talk about cheap sounding doors closure. You close those older ones and they continue to make noises even up to the time you go in the house.

DSteck · 03-11-2010, 10:43 AM

I agree with the OP...

Here's a good example... close the door on a C6 Corvette, and compare the sound to closing the door on a 2010 Camaro. Night and day. You'd be surprised how much money and time is invested in the way a door sounds when it shuts. Close the door on a BMW, and compare that to the sound of the door shutting on an Aveo. It's a result of materials used coupled with the fit and finish of the vehicle.

Then again... I worked in the auto industry and was kind of forced to pay attention to minute details like this.

THUMPER20X · 03-11-2010, 10:49 AM

I think ill get rid of mine now because of the sound the door makes. durrrrrrrrrrrr

DSteck · 03-11-2010, 11:00 AM

I'd never say it's a reason to get rid of the car... I'm just saying there's a definite difference compared to other vehicles.

coolman · 03-11-2010, 11:14 AM

It has to be something with the window indexing and air pressure just like Dragoneye said because My GT500 is the same way. It's the only thing I don't like about the car. My old beater jeep has a more solid feel to the doors than both my mustang and camaro.

Angrybird 12 · 03-11-2010, 11:18 AM

I find it funny how people will equate sound or touch with Quality...Just beacuse something does not sound solid, does not mean it is not a quality product. Also for those that think the interior feels cheap because it isn't "Soft touch" material. I say the same thing.. Sound and feel isn't everything, It's just a perception...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-11-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I find it funny how peopel will equate sound or touch with Quality...Just beacuse something does not sound solid, does not mean it is not a quality product. Also for those that think the interior feels cheap because it isn't "Soft touch" material. I say the same thing.. Sound and feel isn't everything, It's just a perception...

Nowadays, perception is reality.
And there is no "different". Something must always be better or worse than something else...

Or maybe it's always been that way.

JProberts · 03-11-2010, 11:27 AM

Dang some of ya'll are pickey as hell

I mean this isn't a 55,000 BMW were riding in. With that said I just took my door off to improve the terrible sightlines.

LMAO just having fun with ya mine seems solid but the window indexing sounds different than without.

TooCool5 · 03-11-2010, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost of Vincent Price

Who cares. I may be grumpy this morning, but this could be the dumbest thread Ive read in 5 years.

X2, what more can they whine about, mine is solid as a rock!

Black_2SS · 03-11-2010, 11:34 AM

I understand what you are saying. Mine kinda sounds like something is loose when you shut the door. It just doesn't sound solid. And an flimsy sounding door does sound "cheap" no matter what you did pay for it. I would never sell the car cause of it but it would be nice if someone had some useful information about it or even a possible solution to fix it. I had to have my door replaced and just assumed that the shop left out something, it didn't sound like that at first. Maybe it is somewhat common though.

Anybody worked on the inside of the door yet? Anybody with some useful info?

03-11-2010, 10:05 AM	#15
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	Mine sounds solid, and even if it didn't I will always say no to window frames. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

03-11-2010, 10:14 AM	#16
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Rosie, sounds as solid as a rock. I used to have a 1985 Isuzu Trooper II, now that car sounded cheap, which it was, but it was a solid as a rock durabilitywise. It's all perception. I like the sound ofmy door closing. I like the window indexing to relieve resistant air pressure. I thought it was pretty cool the first time I saw it on a Mustang. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-11-2010, 10:28 AM	#19
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Mine sounds solid as hell. Maybe the OP should go get a 3rd gen with 150K or more and then talk about cheap sounding doors closure. You close those older ones and they continue to make noises even up to the time you go in the house. __________________

03-11-2010, 10:49 AM	#21
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I think ill get rid of mine now because of the sound the door makes. durrrrrrrrrrrr __________________

03-11-2010, 11:18 AM	#24
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I find it funny how people will equate sound or touch with Quality...Just beacuse something does not sound solid, does not mean it is not a quality product. Also for those that think the interior feels cheap because it isn't "Soft touch" material. I say the same thing.. Sound and feel isn't everything, It's just a perception... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word! Last edited by Angrybird 12; 03-11-2010 at 11:36 AM.

03-11-2010, 10:24 AM	#17
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	Mine sounds solid except for the slight squeak from the glass hitting the rubber part. That might be adjustable but it doesnt seem to hurt anything.

03-11-2010, 10:25 AM	#18
76z28 Drives: 1976 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bakersfield Posts: 472	I thought it sounded solid and i know the doors on this car is open and close thousands of times a week(its the one at the local dealership)

03-11-2010, 10:43 AM	#20
DSteck Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 587	I agree with the OP... Here's a good example... close the door on a C6 Corvette, and compare the sound to closing the door on a 2010 Camaro. Night and day. You'd be surprised how much money and time is invested in the way a door sounds when it shuts. Close the door on a BMW, and compare that to the sound of the door shutting on an Aveo. It's a result of materials used coupled with the fit and finish of the vehicle. Then again... I worked in the auto industry and was kind of forced to pay attention to minute details like this.

03-11-2010, 11:00 AM	#22
DSteck Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 587	I'd never say it's a reason to get rid of the car... I'm just saying there's a definite difference compared to other vehicles.

03-11-2010, 11:14 AM	#23
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	It has to be something with the window indexing and air pressure just like Dragoneye said because My GT500 is the same way. It's the only thing I don't like about the car. My old beater jeep has a more solid feel to the doors than both my mustang and camaro.

03-11-2010, 11:27 AM	#26
JProberts Drives: 2SS RJT RS/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 868	Dang some of ya'll are pickey as hellI mean this isn't a 55,000 BMW were riding in. With that said I just took my door off to improve the terrible sightlines. LMAO just having fun with ya mine seems solid but the window indexing sounds different than without.

03-11-2010, 11:34 AM	#28
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I understand what you are saying. Mine kinda sounds like something is loose when you shut the door. It just doesn't sound solid. And an flimsy sounding door does sound "cheap" no matter what you did pay for it. I would never sell the car cause of it but it would be nice if someone had some useful information about it or even a possible solution to fix it. I had to have my door replaced and just assumed that the shop left out something, it didn't sound like that at first. Maybe it is somewhat common though. Anybody worked on the inside of the door yet? Anybody with some useful info?