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14ssrs6man · 03-21-2017, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CFD

Under the car, specifically at the strut, spring and related components.

It is possible the cap was the culprit although I think it may be but because of another problem. The hood can't move down onto the cap so perhaps the cap is moving up into the hood, what would cause this? Take a look under the car at the struts and components, even just to be safe.

Ahhhhhhhh, got it, they did poke around just a little at the dealer but when I take it back I am sure it will be more in depth.

Thanks
Dan

CFD · 03-21-2017, 06:45 PM

It would be a bummer to assume the cap came off and caused the damage and fixing the hood to have it happen again. So it's worthy of a thorough inspection I'm my opinion.

14ssrs6man · 03-21-2017, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFD

It would be a bummer to assume the cap came off and caused the damage and fixing the hood to have it happen again. So it's worthy of a thorough inspection I'm my opinion.

I completely agree - Thanks again!
Dan

bluebonn · 03-21-2017, 08:32 PM

I have a 2015 SS with the same issue. Small little circle ding right above the strut cover. Mine is on drivers side. Makes me wonder if the same has happened to me the ding just appeared with no explanation. My paint is not cracked just the small circle indention

14ssrs6man · 03-21-2017, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebonn

I have a 2015 SS with the same issue. Small little circle ding right above the strut cover. Mine is on drivers side. Makes me wonder if the same has happened to me the ding just appeared with no explanation. My paint is not cracked just the small circle indention

Interesting...

Dan

Moto-Mojo · 03-22-2017, 10:28 AM

Did anyone check the nut for tightness under the cap? The plot thickens...

Moto-Mojo · 03-22-2017, 10:35 AM

Apparently, it's not isolated to Camaros. Here's a two year old post on a Volvo forum!

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s...my-hood-85766/

14ssrs6man · 03-22-2017, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Did anyone check the nut for tightness under the cap? The plot thickens...

Not at this point, I will check that tonight when I get home... still waiting to hear from dealer also.

Thanks

Dan

14ssrs6man · 03-22-2017, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Apparently, it's not isolated to Camaros. Here's a two year old post on a Volvo forum!

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s...my-hood-85766/

Huh, I know there isn't supposed to be movement but obviously something did...

Dan

Moto-Mojo · 03-22-2017, 12:37 PM

I'll be curious as to what you find out. Inquiring hoods want to know!

ron123 · 03-23-2017, 12:00 AM

OP - With the plastic cap out of place and tilted as shown in the photo which recreated how you found it, what additional height does that add? Is it about 1/2" taller?
The top of the Camaro strut is floating design that includes bumper/insulators. The whole top of the strut tilts as the steering wheel is turned lock to lock. Noticed when I first bought my car new, the strut retainer washer/hat was almost touching the strut tower. Now there is a noticeable gap between the washer/hat and the top of the strut tower. This leads me to believe the insulators are compressing/wearing over time. Looks like the one on your Camaro is doing the same from pictures you posted, is that the case?
Ron

14ssrs6man · 03-23-2017, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron123

OP - With the plastic cap out of place and tilted as shown in the photo which recreated how you found it, what additional height does that add? Is it about 1/2" taller?
The top of the Camaro strut is floating design that includes bumper/insulators. The whole top of the strut tilts as the steering wheel is turned lock to lock. Noticed when I first bought my car new, the strut retainer washer/hat was almost touching the strut tower. Now there is a noticeable gap between the washer/hat and the top of the strut tower. This leads me to believe the insulators are compressing/wearing over time. Looks like the one on your Camaro is doing the same from pictures you posted, is that the case?
Ron

Hey Ron, yes, it would be close to 1/2"... I too have noticed the movement, hopefully I will hear something today.

Thanks
Dan

maddoggyusa · 03-23-2017, 10:49 AM

one of the strangest things I've ever seen. it's really odd how the paint cracked.

hopefully dealer fixes... it's obviously not your fault

gringo · 03-24-2017, 02:44 AM

I think the paint cracked from the top of the strut rotating with the cap half off. The crooked cap turned with the top of the strut and that pushed against the underside of the hood as it turned cracking the paint and slightly denting the hood.

What concerns me more is the ultra tight clearance in that area. Obviously, it seems to be a very tight fit where the hood is located above the strut towers. The hood actually has huge cutouts on the underside panel.

I wonder if this is a design problem from using a sleeker, lower profile hoodline on the existing Zeta chassis?

03-22-2017, 10:28 AM	#34
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,210	Did anyone check the nut for tightness under the cap? The plot thickens... __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-22-2017, 10:35 AM	#35
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,210	Apparently, it's not isolated to Camaros. Here's a two year old post on a Volvo forum! http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s...my-hood-85766/ __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-22-2017, 12:37 PM	#38
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,210	I'll be curious as to what you find out. Inquiring hoods want to know! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-23-2017, 12:00 AM	#39
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	OP - With the plastic cap out of place and tilted as shown in the photo which recreated how you found it, what additional height does that add? Is it about 1/2" taller? The top of the Camaro strut is floating design that includes bumper/insulators. The whole top of the strut tilts as the steering wheel is turned lock to lock. Noticed when I first bought my car new, the strut retainer washer/hat was almost touching the strut tower. Now there is a noticeable gap between the washer/hat and the top of the strut tower. This leads me to believe the insulators are compressing/wearing over time. Looks like the one on your Camaro is doing the same from pictures you posted, is that the case? Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

03-21-2017, 06:45 PM	#30
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	It would be a bummer to assume the cap came off and caused the damage and fixing the hood to have it happen again. So it's worthy of a thorough inspection I'm my opinion.

03-21-2017, 08:32 PM	#32
bluebonn Texas Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 308 View My Garage	I have a 2015 SS with the same issue. Small little circle ding right above the strut cover. Mine is on drivers side. Makes me wonder if the same has happened to me the ding just appeared with no explanation. My paint is not cracked just the small circle indention

03-23-2017, 10:49 AM	#41
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	one of the strangest things I've ever seen. it's really odd how the paint cracked. hopefully dealer fixes... it's obviously not your fault

03-24-2017, 02:44 AM	#42
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	I think the paint cracked from the top of the strut rotating with the cap half off. The crooked cap turned with the top of the strut and that pushed against the underside of the hood as it turned cracking the paint and slightly denting the hood. What concerns me more is the ultra tight clearance in that area. Obviously, it seems to be a very tight fit where the hood is located above the strut towers. The hood actually has huge cutouts on the underside panel. I wonder if this is a design problem from using a sleeker, lower profile hoodline on the existing Zeta chassis?