2018 ZL1 Airbags Deploy on Track! - Page 2

carguy55 · 06-24-2018, 07:31 PM

wow, so far I've found Camaro's that have done it for hitting small curbs on track, drifting and having exhaust cutouts or loud exhaust

RSFR · 06-24-2018, 07:53 PM

The airbag in the seat did not deploy, I don't think there is any damage there. The seatbelt is locked, so I don't know what that takes to fix. I'm dropping it off at the dealer on Tuesday, and we'll see what they say.

dwill8335 · 06-24-2018, 08:15 PM

sorry man best news you are ok...!!

hashtag · 06-25-2018, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RSFR

The airbag in the seat did not deploy, I don't think there is any damage there. The seatbelt is locked, so I don't know what that takes to fix. I'm dropping it off at the dealer on Tuesday, and we'll see what they say.

Then it does not have one for ZL1 w/ Recaro’s or SS w/ Recaro option. By law there has to be a label on the seat area where the SRS is & it appears the Recaros seats do not have airbag’s.

hashtag · 06-25-2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy55

wow, so far I've found Camaro's that have done it for hitting small curbs on track, drifting and having exhaust cutouts or loud exhaust

Better than dying brother. One letter to GM‘s legal department and they will absolutely pay for it. It’s on video

Badgerbimmer · 06-25-2018, 07:41 AM

At all the track days at Road America everyone is warned to try to stay off the corner rumble strips as they are big enough to set off airbags. Always thought that was kinda BS. Well now we know that its not BS!

7WSM · 06-25-2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RSFR

The airbag in the seat did not deploy, I don't think there is any damage there. The seatbelt is locked, so I don't know what that takes to fix. I'm dropping it off at the dealer on Tuesday, and we'll see what they say.

It's going to need all new seatbelts and a SDM when that happens.

Vtor_ZL1 · 06-25-2018, 08:29 AM

From looks of the video, you went on rumble strip and off (towards dirt/grass).. check control arm, I bet it bottomed out. Ruts/drop off on rumble strips is good enough season to stay off of them unless its your hobby/job to use every inch of track consequences be damned.

Reason for one hand ?

rootus · 06-25-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 7WSM

It's going to need all new seatbelts and a SDM when that happens.

Because the pre-tensioners fired on all the belts? That does sound plausible. Ugh. $$

RSFR -- if you're willing to share, I'd like to know what it ends up costing to fix it all.

Ricco · 06-25-2018, 09:10 AM

If I was in that situation, I'd be expecting GM to warranty this under their 'Track Warranty' claim.

Jmueller · 06-25-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricco

If I was in that situation, I'd be expecting GM to warranty this under their 'Track Warranty' claim.

I'd be checking into this too! Scary stuff though. Looks like you were driving the stuff out of it until that happened. Sorry this happened, but sure looks like fun right up until then!

RSFR · 06-25-2018, 09:55 AM

I've hit the curbs waaaayyyy harder than that before with no issues. It seems to be the combo of the curb and yaw angle.

I doubt GM will want to cover it, even with the "track warranty", but we'll see what they say.

full*throttle*therapy · 06-25-2018, 10:01 AM

Hoping they do the right thing for you! It did look like you were wheeling the snot out of it though

Looked like a ton of fun!

Try2paz · 06-25-2018, 10:33 AM

No disrespect but you're all over the track.

You appear to be getting the car out of control to hit the rumble strips? You need to leave yourself some some room you're not competitively racing and you're up on top of them most of the time. You're lucky you didn't drop a tire into the grass and put that car on it's roof.

I'm not trying to bash you simply giving you a bit of warning it can happen quickly and I've seen it happen.

Are you leaving traction control on? I bet the ECU is freaking out hitting those rumble strips that hard with you jerking the wheel.

06-25-2018, 07:41 AM	#20
Badgerbimmer Drives: ZL1 A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 306	At all the track days at Road America everyone is warned to try to stay off the corner rumble strips as they are big enough to set off airbags. Always thought that was kinda BS. Well now we know that its not BS! __________________ My rides: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 2012 Audi S4 1992 Porsche America Roadster 1990 BMW 325Ic

06-25-2018, 08:29 AM	#22
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	From looks of the video, you went on rumble strip and off (towards dirt/grass).. check control arm, I bet it bottomed out. Ruts/drop off on rumble strips is good enough season to stay off of them unless its your hobby/job to use every inch of track consequences be damned. Reason for one hand ? __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

06-25-2018, 09:10 AM	#24
Ricco Drives: 2018 ZL1 Vert A10 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 471	If I was in that situation, I'd be expecting GM to warranty this under their 'Track Warranty' claim. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Vert - 854Whp / 791Wtq 2016 BRZ 2013 X5D 2005 STI 2001 2.5 RS Previous cars in chronological order 2016 GT350, 2014 MEV Rocket, 2013 Nissan Qashqai + 2, 1.6L Diesel, 2010 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel, 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins, 2009 Subaru Impreza STI, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2004 Mini Cooper S, 1997 Subaru Impreza Catalunya special Edition, 1992 Daihatsu Charade GTti, 1978 Mk1 Ford Fiesta

06-24-2018, 07:31 PM	#15
carguy55 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,487 View My Garage	wow, so far I've found Camaro's that have done it for hitting small curbs on track, drifting and having exhaust cutouts or loud exhaust

06-24-2018, 07:53 PM	#16
RSFR Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 350	The airbag in the seat did not deploy, I don't think there is any damage there. The seatbelt is locked, so I don't know what that takes to fix. I'm dropping it off at the dealer on Tuesday, and we'll see what they say.

06-24-2018, 08:15 PM	#17
dwill8335 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Ice Metallic A10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Ft McCoy, Florida Posts: 37	sorry man best news you are ok...!!

06-25-2018, 09:55 AM	#26
RSFR Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 350	I've hit the curbs waaaayyyy harder than that before with no issues. It seems to be the combo of the curb and yaw angle. I doubt GM will want to cover it, even with the "track warranty", but we'll see what they say.

06-25-2018, 10:01 AM	#27
fullthrottletherapy Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 323	Hoping they do the right thing for you! It did look like you were wheeling the snot out of it though Looked like a ton of fun!

06-25-2018, 10:33 AM	#28
Try2paz Drives: 1967 Nova Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Livermore Posts: 72	No disrespect but you're all over the track. You appear to be getting the car out of control to hit the rumble strips? You need to leave yourself some some room you're not competitively racing and you're up on top of them most of the time. You're lucky you didn't drop a tire into the grass and put that car on it's roof. I'm not trying to bash you simply giving you a bit of warning it can happen quickly and I've seen it happen. Are you leaving traction control on? I bet the ECU is freaking out hitting those rumble strips that hard with you jerking the wheel.

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