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TIREKLR · 07-07-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Yeah... like, a watermelon tree? (Is that a fruit?)

Hahaha

That's funny!

The Patriot · 07-07-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

Could someone have sat on the roof through the sunroof? (As if they were in a parade or something)

And we have a winner!

MitMooney · 07-07-2015, 04:13 PM

For those of you in Georgia, any recommendations regarding dealerships in the Atlanta-area for this and maintenance? I live northeast of ATL....any location between Gwinnett County and Athens would work.

PalmerGA · 07-07-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MitMooney

For those of you in Georgia, any recommendations regarding dealerships in the Atlanta-area for this and maintenance? I live northeast of ATL....any location between Gwinnett County and Athens would work.

I'm way down south (2-1/2 hours) from Hotlanta, Mit. Sorry... can't help you.

PalmerGA · 07-07-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

I could see a situation, where driving into a headwind with the right amount of downforce... the open sunroof could apply leverage to the roof and create those dimples.

Man, I just don't see that being the issue, assuming the wind diffuser is functioning properly. And I wouldn't call those "dimples"... those are significant "dents". See -
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...67&postcount=6

CrazyRED · 07-07-2015, 07:46 PM

Any chance to get some bigger pics? I've seen something very similar happen to a much older car with a sunroof. The sunroof got stuck closed from never being used and when the guy tried opening it the motor turned and pushed the roof down until the sunroof window broke free and left dents just like that.

When it was happening we couldn't hear it causing any damage, all we heard was the pop once the window broke free.

Ed Sanborn · 07-08-2015, 02:32 PM

Are we sure this is a factory sunroof and not an added after market? Do you have the build sheet or window sticker that came with the car?

Red2014SS · 07-08-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Man, I just don't see that being the issue, assuming the wind diffuser is functioning properly. And I wouldn't call those "dimples"... those are significant "dents". See -
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...67&postcount=6

I felt the same way until I read that linked thread. Apparently, this has happened to quite a few people with Camaros. The photos all look like similar damage and they all claim innocence and say they don't know how it happened. I don't know what else could cause it.

MitMooney · 07-08-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Sanborn

Are we sure this is a factory sunroof and not an added after market? Do you have the build sheet or window sticker that came with the car?

I do have the order sheet/window sticker. I don't recall that option being listed but I will check tonight.

JLSuperfly · 07-08-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Sanborn

Are we sure this is a factory sunroof and not an added after market? Do you have the build sheet or window sticker that came with the car?

Winner winner chicken dinner.

joeybsyc · 07-08-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Sanborn

Are we sure this is a factory sunroof and not an added after market? Do you have the build sheet or window sticker that came with the car?

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Winner winner chicken dinner.

Um, no. It's a factory sunroof without question. The entire roof skin is different on non-sunroof cars.

My 5th · 07-08-2015, 04:38 PM

Have you run a Carfax report on the car? My roof had some dents around the sunroof, but they were caused by a sideswipe accident that destroyed the right rear quarter panel. The resulting torsional twisting of the body caused the roof to buckle slightly. I didn't even notice them myself, and didn't see them until the bodyshop guys pointed them out to me. I don't know how they repaired them (hadn't better have been Bondo) but looks good as new now.

rontammy0 · 07-08-2015, 07:58 PM

I just looked at my open sunroof at a car show tonight. The edge of the sunroof lines up perfectly with the location of these dent when it's open. It looks like if someone was leaning or sitting on the sunroof these dents would happen. Someone else have a look and tell me what you think.

The Patriot · 07-08-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I just looked at my open sunroof at a car show tonight. The edge of the sunroof lines up perfectly with the location of these dent when it's open. It looks like if someone was leaning or sitting on the sunroof these dents would happen. Someone else have a look and tell me what you think.

As already mentioned, my bet is on someone sitting on the side of the roof through the sunroof.

07-08-2015, 02:32 PM	#63
Ed Sanborn Drives: 2013 rally yellow camaro SS/RS. Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Located in North Carolina, Asheville Camaro is licensed in Alaska Posts: 34 View My Garage	Are we sure this is a factory sunroof and not an added after market? Do you have the build sheet or window sticker that came with the car? __________________

07-08-2015, 04:38 PM	#68
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	Have you run a Carfax report on the car? My roof had some dents around the sunroof, but they were caused by a sideswipe accident that destroyed the right rear quarter panel. The resulting torsional twisting of the body caused the roof to buckle slightly. I didn't even notice them myself, and didn't see them until the bodyshop guys pointed them out to me. I don't know how they repaired them (hadn't better have been Bondo) but looks good as new now. __________________ Meh

07-07-2015, 04:13 PM	#59
MitMooney Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 17	For those of you in Georgia, any recommendations regarding dealerships in the Atlanta-area for this and maintenance? I live northeast of ATL....any location between Gwinnett County and Athens would work.

07-07-2015, 07:46 PM	#62
CrazyRED Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St Petersburg, Fl Posts: 372	Any chance to get some bigger pics? I've seen something very similar happen to a much older car with a sunroof. The sunroof got stuck closed from never being used and when the guy tried opening it the motor turned and pushed the roof down until the sunroof window broke free and left dents just like that. When it was happening we couldn't hear it causing any damage, all we heard was the pop once the window broke free.

07-08-2015, 07:58 PM	#69
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I just looked at my open sunroof at a car show tonight. The edge of the sunroof lines up perfectly with the location of these dent when it's open. It looks like if someone was leaning or sitting on the sunroof these dents would happen. Someone else have a look and tell me what you think.