Tonneau cover dealership cost?

[hworth18]

Long story short, my Camaro didn't come with the tonneau cover. I asked my salesman if he could give me a better price than retail since it should have come with the cover. He came back with $365 and said that was his cost. :(
I suspect that is retail since this is also about what they are priced on Ebay.
Any suggestions?

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

seen them from $320 to $499 on ebay..

My dealer has them for $420. MSRP is $499....

GMpartsdirect.com has them for $350.

this site has them for $299: http://www.audiovideo2go.com/search....804475&x=0&y=0


part number is 22804475

[Jed90245]

Not worth it; I have my vert for almost a year but only had to put it on maybe three times. Unless you'll be using it for show, i recommend not; plus it tends to fly off.

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

Originally Posted by Jed90245

Not worth it; I have my vert for almost a year but only had to put it on maybe three times. Unless you'll be using it for show, i recommend not; plus it tends to fly off.

the 2012 and 2013s have tie down strap loops, they don't fly off like the 2011s did.

however I agree, big pain in the ass to put on and take off, and it can easily cause scratches on the adjoining panels from putting it on and taking it off and road vibration.

[boozeitup]

Ive never used mine still in bag. My car is a 2011. If you want it 200.00 plus shipping probably 30.00.

[hawk02]

Originally Posted by Jed90245

Not worth it; I have my vert for almost a year but only had to put it on maybe three times. Unless you'll be using it for show, i recommend not; plus it tends to fly off.

There's been lots of discussion on this forum whether or not to use the tonneau cover. Especially when you consider Chevy doesn't include one with all trim levels.

I'm in the use it if you got it camp. No matter how big a PITA it is, the cover goes on when my top goes down. I don't like watching the top flap around in the wind with it off. Although many will argue differently, I think the flapping promotes more wear and tear to the top over the long run.

And while we're on the subject, the Camaro seems to be the only convertible to exhibit this flapping behavior. Other manufactuers use mechanisms that either cover the top when it folds down or fold it tight enough that it doesn't flap around. This past summer I watched a new Mustang convertible driving the freeway, top down, no cover and the top didn't budge an inch. Why the Chevy engineers chose to loosely fold the top remains a mystery to me.

[hworth18]

Originally Posted by boozeitup

Ive never used mine still in bag. My car is a 2011. If you want it 200.00 plus shipping probably 30.00.

Thanks! I will consider your offer

I just don't like the idea of the top flapping going down the highway especially because of the issues already noted with the convertible tops. But I was not aware that they had a tendency to fly off either. That is something to think about.

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

Originally Posted by hworth18

Thanks! I will consider your offer

I just don't like the idea of the top flapping going down the highway especially because of the issues already noted with the convertible tops. But I was not aware that they had a tendency to fly off either. That is something to think about.

simple fix for a 2011, you already have the bolt holes for the tie down strap loops, my dealer retro fits the 2012 covers onto 2011s because of the issue, so it can be done if you get the parts (about $25 worth).

['11 cyber grey vert]

Originally Posted by hawk02

And while we're on the subject, the Camaro seems to be the only convertible to exhibit this flapping behavior. Other manufactuers use mechanisms that either cover the top when it folds down or fold it tight enough that it doesn't flap around. This past summer I watched a new Mustang convertible driving the freeway, top down, no cover and the top didn't budge an inch. Why the Chevy engineers chose to loosely fold the top remains a mystery to me.

[Calikenn]

OP...incredible is correct...the elastic loops work great. I've bee n at speeds of 70+ on the freeway and the thing doesn't move at all.

Also, there was a member that did a little work on the older one with the clip that may help you if you go with that model. Good luck.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...66#post5114866

[Bodih]

Originally Posted by Calikenn

OP...incredible is correct...the elastic loops work great. I've bee n at speeds of 70+ on the freeway and the thing doesn't move at all.

Also, there was a member that did a little work on the older one with the clip that may help you if you go with that model. Good luck.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...66#post5114866

I made two mods to my cover;

I designed clips that snap over the post and up, rather than straight down. I was told by another engineer that the orginal clip design allowed an owner to accidently initiate raising the top with the cover installed without damaging the top or cover (guess they didn't want to invest in sensor switches and overrides for a cover they don't offer on all models). The updated elastic loops on the 2012+ provide the same security as my clips. I was just concerned about the loops wearing out and stretching over time. I've since had mine at 112 mph for sustained time and the cover doesn't even move.

The other mod was lining the underside of the cover with heavy black felt. I noticed wear marks on my top where the cover rubbed on the highest portion. For awhile, I laid the felt between the two, then I just attached it to the cover with spray adhesive. This makes for a tighter fit and less movement.

I use my cover all the time, unless its a short trip and I know the top will go up at my next stop. On cruises or road trips, I much rather have the cover in place than to see the top flapping in the wind or debris falling into the mechanism or water bag.

[Calikenn]

Originally Posted by Bodih

On cruises or road trips, I much rather have the cover in place than to see the top flapping in the wind or debris falling into the mechanism or water bag.

LOL...don't know about the 112 MPH but definitely this! ^^^^^^ nice job!

[Michael Rophone]

Originally Posted by boozeitup

Ive never used mine still in bag. My car is a 2011. If you want it 200.00 plus shipping probably 30.00.

I've also got a 2012 tonneau cover, still in the bag, for sale...
$31,500. It comes with an Imperial Blue Camaro RS, V6 Auto.

[MR 45TH]

Originally Posted by Michael Rophone

I've also got a 2012 tonneau cover, still in the bag, for sale...
$31,500. It comes with an Imperial Blue Camaro RS, V6 Auto.