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baum · 08-04-2014, 05:29 AM

im 6'2" with a 33-34" in seam. im no where near the fob.. thats why i laughed when i saw this recall come out.

Storm T · 08-04-2014, 05:43 AM

Been a member since February and didn't see anything about the key issue? No way, it was all over the place. Not to mention, most everyone I work with knew about it and told me about it daily for 2 weeks. No way.

slakjak1215 · 08-04-2014, 05:51 AM

I don't get it, I'm 6'5" and my knee's are no where close to the wheel..

hunter1660 · 08-04-2014, 06:03 AM

of the crashed car

potterluck · 08-04-2014, 06:07 AM

I'm sorry, that is they way I sit and drive, my dad is 6'4 and when he got in his leg did nothing but rub on the fob when sitting in the car.. but either way, the case number was Case#785979 not sure that helps in any regard, but if it does, thanks.

XxScottxXN · 08-04-2014, 06:12 AM

batman53201 · 08-04-2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

10-4... Hope all goes well. I might even take my wife's car out to an empty parking lot one time at a slow speed and shut it off on purpose just to test the steering and brakes just in case we were to lose power for any other reason besides hitting the fob with our knee.

I let my car roll out of my garage sometimes so I don't wake the wife. Steering and braking is harder than I thought it would be, but still controllable.

potterluck · 08-04-2014, 06:17 AM

Here are some photos after completing the install of the bumper. I am taking it off now to get it painted. I also need to fix my camber on the driver side front wheel. It is about 2* off and driving me insane.

potterluck · 08-04-2014, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by batman53201

I let my car roll out of my garage sometimes so I don't wake the wife. Steering and braking is harder than I thought it would be, but still controllable.

It looks like you have an LS, which has Hydraulic power steering. The ZL1 does not, and therefore not the same.

motorhead · 08-04-2014, 06:25 AM

So, you never got a recall notice?

potterluck · 08-04-2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

So, you never got a recall notice?

No, not at all. Did you?

motorhead · 08-04-2014, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by potterluck

No, not at all. Did you?

Yeah, a long time ago. Did you buy the car new?

PalmerGA · 08-04-2014, 06:42 AM

I will just say "Thanks for the warning, potterluck" and let it go at that. Well, I guess I'll also say that I am 6'-3" and cannot get my knee anywhere near touching the fob in my normal driving position. The steering wheel prevents it. If I was able to knee the fob, there's no way my foot could be touching the gas pedal.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-04-2014, 06:42 AM

lol wow. so much BS, I can smell the stench through the computer. You couldn't tell that you jammed your knee into your key fob and turned the car OFF until it was too late? you were only going 25mph, does turning the car off prevent the brakes from working? Was the stop sign in the middle of the road? you said steering is much harder when the car is off, how can you turn into a stop sign?

08-04-2014, 05:51 AM	#45
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	I don't get it, I'm 6'5" and my knee's are no where close to the wheel.. __________________

08-04-2014, 06:03 AM	#46
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	of the crashed car __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

08-04-2014, 06:07 AM	#47
potterluck LukeB Drives: 2013 ZL1 #3802 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Flower Mound, Texas, United States Posts: 194 View My Garage	I'm sorry, that is they way I sit and drive, my dad is 6'4 and when he got in his leg did nothing but rub on the fob when sitting in the car.. but either way, the case number was Case#785979 not sure that helps in any regard, but if it does, thanks. __________________

08-04-2014, 06:12 AM	#48
XxScottxXN Huge Chevy Fan Drives: 14' 2SS/RS 1LE built 4/22/14 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 838	__________________ 2014 2SS/RS Red Rock Metallic, Recaro seats, sunroof, NPP, Nitto Motivo 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 back, Cold air inductions intake, elite catch can, Stainless Works 1 7/8" long tube headers w/hiflow cats, 20% tint, Intake rod mod by Gwatney Performance, Bo White ported & polished throttle body, powerbond 25% UDP, Howards Cam 226/236 duration- 525/525 lift 110 ....with a WHOLE bunch of fun added!!

08-04-2014, 06:17 AM	#50
potterluck LukeB Drives: 2013 ZL1 #3802 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Flower Mound, Texas, United States Posts: 194 View My Garage	Here are some photos after completing the install of the bumper. I am taking it off now to get it painted. I also need to fix my camber on the driver side front wheel. It is about 2* off and driving me insane. __________________

08-04-2014, 05:29 AM	#43
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	im 6'2" with a 33-34" in seam. im no where near the fob.. thats why i laughed when i saw this recall come out.

08-04-2014, 05:43 AM	#44
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	Been a member since February and didn't see anything about the key issue? No way, it was all over the place. Not to mention, most everyone I work with knew about it and told me about it daily for 2 weeks. No way.

08-04-2014, 06:25 AM	#52
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	So, you never got a recall notice?

08-04-2014, 06:42 AM	#55
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I will just say "Thanks for the warning, potterluck" and let it go at that. Well, I guess I'll also say that I am 6'-3" and cannot get my knee anywhere near touching the fob in my normal driving position. The steering wheel prevents it. If I was able to knee the fob, there's no way my foot could be touching the gas pedal. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-04-2014, 06:42 AM	#56
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,979	lol wow. so much BS, I can smell the stench through the computer. You couldn't tell that you jammed your knee into your key fob and turned the car OFF until it was too late? you were only going 25mph, does turning the car off prevent the brakes from working? Was the stop sign in the middle of the road? you said steering is much harder when the car is off, how can you turn into a stop sign? __________________