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Wild Thing · 08-25-2010, 08:44 AM

I noticed small pieces of rubber coming out from under left rear of spoiler, I went to dealer to have it checked out, the rubber washers under spoiler were completly deteriorated, causing spoiler to rub on trunk lid and remove paint on trunk lid along trailing edge of spoiler. This damage could not be seen untill spoiler was removed. The dealer installed new washers and 3m tape temporarly. Am waiting to see what GM is going to do about the damaged paint. Will keep you posted. Again word of caution "damage could not be seen until spoiler was removed"

camaro99 · 08-25-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Thing

I noticed small pieces of rubber coming out from under left rear of spoiler, I went to dealer to have it checked out, the rubber washers under spoiler were completly deteriorated, causing spoiler to rub on trunk lid and remove paint on trunk lid along trailing edge of spoiler. This damage could not be seen untill spoiler was removed. The dealer installed new washers and 3m tape temporarly. Am waiting to see what GM is going to do about the damaged paint. Will keep you posted. Again word of caution "damage could not be seen until spoiler was removed"

My theory is that the original recall last fall, (locktite (blue or red ) was applied. due to loose spoiler nuts which is due to no or poor locktite application to the bolt threads causes movement due to driving and therefore wear and tear on the rubberwashers which eventually causes paint scraping which will eventually cause rust.....all because of bad nuts!!
GM better recall all spoilers and check this out thouroughly if my theory is correct.
The first spoiler recall was just to check if my nuts were still on

(and one was missing

) which I finally got out last week
The recall should have included a thorough check
and now we all should thoroughly check it out!

2fast4her · 08-25-2010, 10:38 AM

Do you get your tune and do you see a big difference

RickRay · 08-25-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4her

Do you get your tune and do you see a big difference

camarorick · 08-25-2010, 11:37 AM

Hey Harvey... Here's a thread that discusses this issue. I fixed it myself.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97563

Wild Thing · 08-25-2010, 11:37 AM

Tune installed but only gave me 3hp more than my superchip tune. Tuner advised that I might as well stay will the Super Chip tune as there was not enough difference to make it worthwhile.Tune gave me 351 rwhp, Super Chip 349 rwhp.

Wild Thing · 08-25-2010, 11:41 AM

Yea Rick, though mine was ok till the rubber started to come out, then it was to late paint was already f-----. I remember at Centropolis we checked them all and mine seemed ok. The trouble is no way to see damage without removing the damn spoiler

camarorick · 08-25-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Thing

Yea Rick, though mine was ok till the rubber started to come out, then it was to late paint was already f-----. I remember at Centropolis we checked them all and mine seemed ok. The trouble is no way to see damage without removing the damn spoiler

Yeah, I know what you mean..... It was that thread that alerted me, and when I checked, I could clearly see there was an issue.... I went to Reno-Depot , and bought 12 pcs of 1/16" RUBBER washers to replace those crappy foam pieces.... I'll be taking the spoiler off during the hibernation period, as the sheet metal was stretched/over torqued

when I went in for the spoiler TSB.... I want to make sure there's no rust after this cruise season.

06blownSS · 08-25-2010, 12:56 PM

Hey Harvey, I took mine up with the dealer also I'm expecting them to have it painted by October.

Nick

Wild Thing · 08-25-2010, 03:45 PM

Hey Nick, Mine is going in on Sept 7th. They will be repainting the whole trunk and doing the mods to prevent reacurring problem.

RickRay · 08-25-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 06blownSS

Hey Harvey, I took mine up with the dealer also I'm expecting them to have it painted by October.

Nick

Which Garage?

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Originally Posted by Wild Thing

Hey Nick, Mine is going in on Sept 7th. They will be repainting the whole trunk and doing the mods to prevent reacurring problem.

Which Garage?

06blownSS · 08-25-2010, 03:52 PM

I'm having it done at Chevrolet Ile Perrot. The service manager already opened the case file for me, we'll see how quick he is to call me

Wild Thing · 08-25-2010, 05:53 PM

Hi Nick, Dealer is Royal Chevrolet 8000 Boulevard Newman in Lasalle thats where I bought the car. Phone number is 514 595 5666 if you want to call. They might get you in quicker, Harvey

RickRay · 08-25-2010, 05:55 PM

Thanks Guys

08-25-2010, 08:44 AM	#1
Wild Thing Royal Cdn. Navy (Retired) Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lasalle Qc Posts: 389	Spoiler Problems I noticed small pieces of rubber coming out from under left rear of spoiler, I went to dealer to have it checked out, the rubber washers under spoiler were completly deteriorated, causing spoiler to rub on trunk lid and remove paint on trunk lid along trailing edge of spoiler. This damage could not be seen untill spoiler was removed. The dealer installed new washers and 3m tape temporarly. Am waiting to see what GM is going to do about the damaged paint. Will keep you posted. Again word of caution "damage could not be seen until spoiler was removed"

08-25-2010, 12:56 PM	#9
06blownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal!! Posts: 753	Hey Harvey, I took mine up with the dealer also I'm expecting them to have it painted by October. Nick __________________ Black on Black on Black 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3;K&N intake, Dynatech 1 7/8 catted LTs, Borla S Cat Back, Eibach prokit, Pfadt rear trailing arms, ZL-1 driveline, BTR Stage III Cam, Tuned by Performance Redline 444.1whp & 442.9 ft-lb

08-25-2010, 03:52 PM	#12
06blownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal!! Posts: 753	I'm having it done at Chevrolet Ile Perrot. The service manager already opened the case file for me, we'll see how quick he is to call me __________________ Black on Black on Black 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3;K&N intake, Dynatech 1 7/8 catted LTs, Borla S Cat Back, Eibach prokit, Pfadt rear trailing arms, ZL-1 driveline, BTR Stage III Cam, Tuned by Performance Redline 444.1whp & 442.9 ft-lb

08-25-2010, 05:55 PM	#14
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08-25-2010, 10:38 AM	#3
2fast4her Drives: Indy Pace car 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montérégie Posts: 56	Do you get your tune and do you see a big difference

08-25-2010, 11:37 AM	#5
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	Hey Harvey... Here's a thread that discusses this issue. I fixed it myself. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97563

08-25-2010, 11:41 AM	#7
Wild Thing Royal Cdn. Navy (Retired) Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lasalle Qc Posts: 389	Yea Rick, though mine was ok till the rubber started to come out, then it was to late paint was already f-----. I remember at Centropolis we checked them all and mine seemed ok. The trouble is no way to see damage without removing the damn spoiler

08-25-2010, 03:45 PM	#10
Wild Thing Royal Cdn. Navy (Retired) Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lasalle Qc Posts: 389	Hey Nick, Mine is going in on Sept 7th. They will be repainting the whole trunk and doing the mods to prevent reacurring problem.

08-25-2010, 05:53 PM	#13
Wild Thing Royal Cdn. Navy (Retired) Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lasalle Qc Posts: 389	Hi Nick, Dealer is Royal Chevrolet 8000 Boulevard Newman in Lasalle thats where I bought the car. Phone number is 514 595 5666 if you want to call. They might get you in quicker, Harvey