Does this panel gap seem a little big to you? - Page 2

ImmDanny · 04-27-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Define cold...

It's actually chilly this week, in the high 50's low 60's. Usually around 70 in the morning though.

ImmDanny · 04-27-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pauly1119

Looks like a Chevy body line to me. Not known for there paint and body alignment.

Yeah I guess I'm not familiar with build quality for different brands. This is my 2nd new car, so I just figured a new car would be nearly "perfect". Doesn't kill me inside, but if it is fixable I was going to take the shot.

LT4Greg · 04-27-2021, 03:09 PM

No the panel is within specs. Both my 6 gens that I owned or own now are that way! It looks bad but just live with it is my attitude especially with my ZL1.

Aragorn · 04-27-2021, 03:24 PM

Does not look normal to me, but much less than gt350 sag.

Chutzpah · 04-27-2021, 03:54 PM

If it makes you feel and better.... this is mine in a 60F garage.

zaimer · 04-27-2021, 08:58 PM

Yep, I would call that a large gap. Yep, that is apparently acceptable for most Camaros. I, as well as many others on here, have that issue to some degree. Welcome to the quality of GM. Some areas of these cars, I swear the guy who built it had his eyes closed. I understand that every vehicle has its imperfections but c’mon.

It can be justified by so-called design or explained with the variance of temperatures, but I’m still not buying it. This issue is not evident on MANY other cars, and it is unacceptable.

arpad_m · 04-27-2021, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 affair

That doesn't apply to the OP car as his is a 21 and everything after 18 should have had the fix applied...

OP, take it in and have the dealer fix it...

Well, "should have" and "was" are sometimes worlds apart, I'm almost certain the new 19+ bumpers have the same attachment method, because the issue looks exactly the same. Also, letting the dealership remove and reattach bumpers comes with its own risks.
OP will decide what's the best course of action to them, I just wanted to provide information to help in that

2SS Capt · 04-27-2021, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmDanny

I'd rather leave it then have the dealer mess with it. I don't trust the dealers at all unless it's something mechanical that needs to be fixed via warranty. Otherwise I'd rather them not touch the car and somehow make it worse.

I agree with this 100%, unless it REALLY, REALLY bothers you, leave it, dealers have a way of screwing up even the simplest things and makes things worse... I didn't even use my "free" oil change, no thanks, I'll do it myself!

RoninSS · 04-27-2021, 10:37 PM

Here are pictures of mine its about 70F in the garage tonight. I noticed it also when I bought the car.. it will expand when the temps reach 100 or more here in AZ.

ImmDanny · 04-28-2021, 03:09 PM

Well at least now I know it's just a thing that happens and not some defect specifically on my car. I'll just learn to ignore it

zaimer · 04-28-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmDanny

Well at least now I know it's just a thing that happens and not some defect specifically on my car. I'll just learn to ignore it

Yeah, it definitely is not specific to your car. Its not acceptable but we have to understand a bit of tolerance. For the performance capabilities, we are really not paying much for these cars.

JoeCamaro444 · 04-28-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RoninSS

Here are pictures of mine its about 70F in the garage tonight. I noticed it also when I bought the car.. it will expand when the temps reach 100 or more here in AZ.

Noticed within days the same thing in your photos. It’s better in cold weather, and slightly more noticeable in warm weather. The good thing is, we notice this more than anyone else ever would, because it’s our car. Lol. I’ve come to be at peace with it. 😎

Modernmusclecar · 04-28-2021, 05:06 PM

Its not acceptable....gaps are not for expansion and contraction. The are to be uniform and straight.

Chutzpah · 04-28-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Modernmusclecar

Its not acceptable....gaps are not for expansion and contraction. The are to be uniform and straight.

Yep, I’m with you. I’ve had tons of cars with plastic bumpers... this one, my most expensive purchase ever, happens to have the worst fit and finish.

I’ve made peace with it, sort of..

04-27-2021, 03:09 PM	#17
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,871	No the panel is within specs. Both my 6 gens that I owned or own now are that way! It looks bad but just live with it is my attitude especially with my ZL1. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-27-2021, 03:54 PM	#19
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,976	If it makes you feel and better.... this is mine in a 60F garage. Attached Images

04-27-2021, 10:37 PM	#23
RoninSS Drives: 2019 SS1LE Garnet Red../Silver CL30 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 43	Here are pictures of mine its about 70F in the garage tonight. I noticed it also when I bought the car.. it will expand when the temps reach 100 or more here in AZ. Attached Images

04-28-2021, 03:09 PM	#24
ImmDanny Drives: 2021 1SS, 1969 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 85	Well at least now I know it's just a thing that happens and not some defect specifically on my car. I'll just learn to ignore it __________________ 2021 1SS Coupe 6MT 1969 Convertible Muncie 4-Speed

04-28-2021, 05:06 PM	#27
Modernmusclecar Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 848	Its not acceptable....gaps are not for expansion and contraction. The are to be uniform and straight. __________________ EPS CUSTOM GRIND CAM....K@N CAI....VMAX PTB.....FRANKENSTEIN STAGE 2 HEADS ...1 7/8 STAINLESS POWER CATTED LONGTUBE HEADERS...CORSA XTREME 3 INCH CATBACK.....CIRCLE D 3800 Pro Series stall...391 gears.....Ported/modded GPI intake .Forgestar drag pack with Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials AGP PERFORMANCE DYNO TUNED. 463 WHP 428 FTLBS TORQUE.

04-27-2021, 03:24 PM	#18
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Does not look normal to me, but much less than gt350 sag.

04-27-2021, 08:58 PM	#20
zaimer Drives: 23 ZL1 6speed Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI Posts: 1,272	Yep, I would call that a large gap. Yep, that is apparently acceptable for most Camaros. I, as well as many others on here, have that issue to some degree. Welcome to the quality of GM. Some areas of these cars, I swear the guy who built it had his eyes closed. I understand that every vehicle has its imperfections but c’mon. It can be justified by so-called design or explained with the variance of temperatures, but I’m still not buying it. This issue is not evident on MANY other cars, and it is unacceptable.

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