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05-29-2006, 02:53 PM
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C6 coupes losing their tops
So, what's this I'm hearing about the C6 coupes with the solid tops having their roofs fly off while moving?  Are the tops made differently than the C5's??
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05-29-2006, 04:58 PM
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Heck of a recall, but since I have a FRC Z06 I can't shed any light on the situation. 
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06-01-2006, 08:21 PM
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I've heard they are made the same way, but I'm not 100 % sure. Mine separated recently, but catched it before it blew. I was really concerned when I saw the gap while driving at 40 MPH.
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06-01-2006, 08:51 PM
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I got this information from LeftLaneNews.com
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General Motors has recalled its 2005 and 2006 Corvette models after receiving 21 complains about roof panels detaching from the car at high speed. The problem is believed to be related to the adhesive used to attach the panel.
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06-02-2006, 12:54 AM
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06-02-2006, 01:24 AM
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Man, that would really suck! It would embarrass the hell out of me to be driving down the highway in my new vette and have the ROOF blow off. I could see that on a car that costs less then the headers I put on my Z, but NOT a $40K+ car......
I guess if I were riding behind someone that this happened to, I would be half expecting to see someone launched out through the top as well. Kind of like popping the lid on an ICBM silo prior to launch.... 
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06-02-2006, 04:02 PM
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It seems to be the painted roofs only by what I hear 
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06-03-2006, 06:48 AM
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$50.000 plus car and speeds exceeding 150 MPH and GM decides its a good idea to use glue on the roofs.....wtf... I realize there is quite a bit of R&D and testing that goes on, but how did they miss this one? Anyway, still wouldn't stop me from eventually buying one.
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06-03-2006, 01:44 PM
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Those pictures are something. I know that would really pi** me off if it were my vette. 
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06-03-2006, 05:26 PM
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Glue, huh???: 
Maybe they were trying one of Ford's better ideas! 
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