2012 Tonneau Cover Redesign? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pnyklr · 08-19-2011, 04:02 PM

Based on the pictures of have seen of the 2011 covers my 2012 is different as you can see. Looks like they redesigned it. This side is torn so I have to get a replacement but you get the idea.

-Funk

phdjent · 08-19-2011, 08:16 PM

Interesting. Can you take a photo of where it hooks on to? Thanks

pnyklr · 08-19-2011, 09:49 PM

Not till Sunday afternoon.

-Funk

Drago77 · 08-20-2011, 12:15 AM

Pleeeeease post some detailed picks! VERY interested in the difference!!!!

Baba · 08-20-2011, 12:24 AM

Thanks for the update and pic!

Do you happen to know whether this new tonneau cover can be used / is compatible with the previous bolts used for the clip-on tonneau or are different "anchors" used for the elastic tonneau? I'd really be intersted in finding out about that.

Miraclewhip · 08-20-2011, 09:17 AM

Yeah the new bolts seem a bit wider than the old bolts, but its elastic it would fit around yours (2011) and probably be quite snug too the new system is MUCH better

pnyklr · 08-20-2011, 12:18 PM

We had the tonneau cover on for 150 miles last night 70+ MPH with no issues. Very staple and no movement at all.

-Funk

OuttacontrolAJ · 08-21-2011, 12:59 AM

I've had mine to 120 and seen it movin around in the mirror (which made me nervous) but it stayed in place.

RAWarrior · 08-21-2011, 03:20 AM

I drove to Indy & back abt 230 miles one way & 70+mph without any probs. The front side didn't move at all & the back just had a little shimmy shake at the corners that was hardly noticeable. I would however like to see a redo that is a little more installation friendly so to speak.

5thGen_in_MN · 08-21-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnyklr

Based on the pictures of have seen of the 2011 covers my 2012 is different as you can see. Looks like they redesigned it. This side is torn so I have to get a replacement but you get the idea.

-Funk

Mine is the same, I wonder if it's torn or supposed to be that way. Curious to see what you find out.

Gibroni · 08-21-2011, 05:38 PM

That's not torn, it's just the ends of the bungee. What they should have done is wrapped that in the middle so you couldn't notice.

carolina vert · 08-21-2011, 06:06 PM

I would put some of that good old duct tape on it!!!

Drago77 · 08-22-2011, 12:04 AM

This might sons stupid and perhaps its just the pic, but is the tanneau material entirely different? Looks more like a fabric apposed to the vinyle type I have...

pnyklr · 08-22-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drago77

This might sons stupid and perhaps its just the pic, but is the tanneau material entirely different? Looks more like a fabric apposed to the vinyle type I have...

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I let mine in NC by accident. Won't have it back until next week. Let me see if some of the 7/18 TPW guys can answer the question.

-Funk

08-19-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	2012 Tonneau Cover Redesign? Based on the pictures of have seen of the 2011 covers my 2012 is different as you can see. Looks like they redesigned it. This side is torn so I have to get a replacement but you get the idea. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

08-19-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
phdjent Evan "FRESHAYR" Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51, 2014 Jeep SRT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Plainview,NY Posts: 313 View My Garage	Interesting. Can you take a photo of where it hooks on to? Thanks __________________

08-19-2011, 09:49 PM	#3
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Not till Sunday afternoon. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

08-20-2011, 12:15 AM	#4
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Pleeeeease post some detailed picks! VERY interested in the difference!!!! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

08-20-2011, 12:24 AM	#5
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Thanks for the update and pic! Do you happen to know whether this new tonneau cover can be used / is compatible with the previous bolts used for the clip-on tonneau or are different "anchors" used for the elastic tonneau? I'd really be intersted in finding out about that. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

08-20-2011, 09:17 AM	#6
Miraclewhip Drives: 2012 BLK / IO / 2SS / RS / Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 207	Yeah the new bolts seem a bit wider than the old bolts, but its elastic it would fit around yours (2011) and probably be quite snug too the new system is MUCH better

08-20-2011, 12:18 PM	#7
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	We had the tonneau cover on for 150 miles last night 70+ MPH with no issues. Very staple and no movement at all. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

08-21-2011, 12:59 AM	#8
OuttacontrolAJ Drives: 2011 CGM Vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sac,Ca. Posts: 91	I've had mine to 120 and seen it movin around in the mirror (which made me nervous) but it stayed in place.

08-21-2011, 03:20 AM	#9
RAWarrior Drives: '11 CGM/IOM 2SS 'vert '02 GMC Envoy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield IL/Indy IN Posts: 461	I drove to Indy & back abt 230 miles one way & 70+mph without any probs. The front side didn't move at all & the back just had a little shimmy shake at the corners that was hardly noticeable. I would however like to see a redo that is a little more installation friendly so to speak. __________________ Cyber Grey/Black Conv 2SS IOM interior 12/07/2010 - (1100) Order Placed 12/10/2010 - (2000) Order Accepted by GM Dealer 12/15/2010 - (2500) Order Preferenced Order 12/15/2010 - (3000) Order accepted 01/29/2011 - (3100) Order available to sequence. 01/29/2011 - (3300) Order Scheduled for Production 01/29/2011 - (3400) Order Broadcast 02/07/2011 - (3800) Order produced, 02/07/2011 - (4000) Vehicle available to ship 02/07/2011 - (4104) Bailment Invoice Created 02/07/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed 03/12/2011 - She's finally Home!!!!

08-21-2011, 05:38 PM	#11
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	That's not torn, it's just the ends of the bungee. What they should have done is wrapped that in the middle so you couldn't notice.

08-21-2011, 06:06 PM	#12
carolina vert Drives: 2011 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Coastal North Carolina Posts: 40	I would put some of that good old duct tape on it!!!

08-22-2011, 12:04 AM	#13
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	This might sons stupid and perhaps its just the pic, but is the tanneau material entirely different? Looks more like a fabric apposed to the vinyle type I have... __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

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