Front tire fender gap fixed for 2018 with pics! - Page 9

speedraider · 08-16-2017, 11:12 AM

All 4 corners on mine are at 2 1/8 in. to the goodyear line

bobby35ny · 08-16-2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by speedraider

All 4 corners on mine are at 2 1/8 in. to the goodyear line

When was you build date?

RedCamaroZL1 · 08-16-2017, 12:18 PM

Checked the other side. 2.5 all around to the line. Not going to change it. It's already low enough that curbs are an issue and my ramps need extenders. If it's a safety or performance issue, then I may change my mind.

bobby35ny · 08-16-2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RedCamaroZL1

Checked the other side. 2.5 all around to the line. Not going to change it. It's already low enough that curbs are an issue and my ramps need extenders. If it's a safety or performance issue, then I may change my mind.

You are fine, that's where you are supposed to be...

The problem cars are at 2 1/2 rear and 3 and change up front.

-Bobby

Infern0 · 08-16-2017, 12:34 PM

For those that do have the gaps and are not intending to do the replacements, I'm curious about that decision. GM doesn't do anything for free unless they have determined NOT doing something will end up costing them more in the end. As a result, this would seem like much more than a "looks" correction.

FringBirdAloha · 08-16-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Infern0

For those that do have the gaps and are not intending to do the replacements, I'm curious about that decision. GM doesn't do anything for free unless they have determined NOT doing something will end up costing them more in the end. As a result, this would seem like much more than a "looks" correction.

Almost an inch of front end height can make a noticeable aerodynamic difference.

Artos · 08-16-2017, 03:50 PM

This is what I would like clarification on...if it's looks, I don't care.

If it was going to cost them more then I would think it would be a recall?? Wish someone in the know could confirm...I'm also assuming the taller springs were run at the ring' & the ones on all the initial testing?? If so, I have to feel it is cosmetics.

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Originally Posted by Infern0

For those that do have the gaps and are not intending to do the replacements, I'm curious about that decision. GM doesn't do anything for free unless they have determined NOT doing something will end up costing them more in the end. As a result, this would seem like much more than a "looks" correction.

Bakilman · 08-16-2017, 05:12 PM

All finished up. 27 1/2 from floor to fender.

bobby35ny · 08-16-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakilman

All finished up. 27 1/2 from floor to fender.

That's GREAT news! The magic inch, LOL

mdmoore23 · 08-16-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Infern0

For those that do have the gaps and are not intending to do the replacements, I'm curious about that decision. GM doesn't do anything for free unless they have determined NOT doing something will end up costing them more in the end. As a result, this would seem like much more than a "looks" correction.

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Originally Posted by Artos

This is what I would like clarification on...if it's looks, I don't care.

If it was going to cost them more then I would think it would be a recall?? Wish someone in the know could confirm...I'm also assuming the taller springs were run at the ring' & the ones on all the initial testing?? If so, I have to feel it is cosmetics.

Guys,listen. I used to be a technician for Ford. Bulletins like this indeed come out all the time. It can be strictly for a cosmetic reason. There doesnt have to be a catch22 or other reasoning behind it. I don't know how GM arrived at the decision but there's no need in questioning it. Someone saw that some cars sit too high in the front. They adjusted it. And now we have the ability to correct it if we want. It's that simple.

Biscuit.fr · 08-16-2017, 08:35 PM

My TPW was 04/10
I have the new ones....
May be if they changed the springs on the12th, I may be part of the first ones!
....

attilio209 · 08-16-2017, 11:39 PM

The date on my door sill sticker says 04/17.
Measurement from floor to fender:
Rear 28"
Front 28"
The front gap is larger by about .50" from the rear.
Will new springs change this front measurement?

KLR ZL1 · 08-17-2017, 10:35 AM

Ok, I just measured mine and the fronts are 2 7/8" and the rears are 1 7/8". So is that correct or not? Build date end of March.

ZED SLED · 08-17-2017, 11:25 AM

Guessing the key here is to measure with the car on a flat level surface like your garage floor. First time i measured was in the parking lot at work. 2 and 3/4 on the front. Sounded too low for old springs and too tall for new ones. Later I measured with it in the garage. 2 and 1/4 on all 4 corners. Build date was 4/13. Looking at parking lot there is a slight incline and a couple of impressions the rears may have been sitting in.

08-16-2017, 12:18 PM	#115
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	Checked the other side. 2.5 all around to the line. Not going to change it. It's already low enough that curbs are an issue and my ramps need extenders. If it's a safety or performance issue, then I may change my mind. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

08-16-2017, 12:34 PM	#117
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	For those that do have the gaps and are not intending to do the replacements, I'm curious about that decision. GM doesn't do anything for free unless they have determined NOT doing something will end up costing them more in the end. As a result, this would seem like much more than a "looks" correction. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 - Everything but the sunroof - Sold 2010 Camaro SS - 650RWHP Daily Driver - Traded

08-17-2017, 10:35 AM	#125
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	Ok, I just measured mine and the fronts are 2 7/8" and the rears are 1 7/8". So is that correct or not? Build date end of March. __________________

08-17-2017, 11:25 AM	#126
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Guessing the key here is to measure with the car on a flat level surface like your garage floor. First time i measured was in the parking lot at work. 2 and 3/4 on the front. Sounded too low for old springs and too tall for new ones. Later I measured with it in the garage. 2 and 1/4 on all 4 corners. Build date was 4/13. Looking at parking lot there is a slight incline and a couple of impressions the rears may have been sitting in. __________________

08-16-2017, 11:12 AM	#113
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	All 4 corners on mine are at 2 1/8 in. to the goodyear line

08-16-2017, 05:12 PM	#120
Bakilman Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 17	All finished up. 27 1/2 from floor to fender.

08-16-2017, 08:35 PM	#123
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	My TPW was 04/10 I have the new ones.... May be if they changed the springs on the12th, I may be part of the first ones! ....

08-16-2017, 11:39 PM	#124
attilio209 I love my '69. Drives: 2017 Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 11	The date on my door sill sticker says 04/17. Measurement from floor to fender: Rear 28" Front 28" The front gap is larger by about .50" from the rear. Will new springs change this front measurement?

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