Guy who owns a Corvette dies due to him not being able to open the door

EricTheCamaroGuy · 07-02-2016, 08:05 PM

I found this online, rather interesting http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2253934

Royal Tiger · 07-02-2016, 08:10 PM

Am I the only person that reads the owners manual? When we got the Camaro in April I read the manual cover to cover.

SSJ455 · 07-02-2016, 08:50 PM

I remember reading that last year.

SSSHYBOY · 07-02-2016, 10:46 PM

Pardon my ignorance: what does it say. Hard to believe that you can't find a way to break or kick a window out when you are dyeing. I will now add one of those window and seat belt tools to the glove compartment. There are used to help others in an emergency..... easy way to break out you're own window.

Steve Dallas · 07-03-2016, 12:56 AM

All the C7 Corvettes have a removable top if it's the "hardtop". The picture shows a hardtop, however I don't know how long or if his model also had a removable top. I'd just take the top off the car and step over the window if I had to (though I also know where the safety latch is).

ssrs2lt · 07-03-2016, 06:47 AM

Sad..

Ryanbabz71 · 07-03-2016, 07:01 AM

How long was he in the parking lot with no one seeing him? Lots of gaps in the story. You don't die instantly of heat exhaustion.

Ryan

Ledzepx · 07-03-2016, 07:58 AM

Wow damn shame.

camguynj · 07-03-2016, 08:33 AM

Really sad. Simple solution for all cars that the automakers could and should do ... just put a point on the seat belt buckle. It could then be grabbed and rammed against the glass to break it just like the glass breaking hammers.

strykerg8gt · 07-03-2016, 11:25 AM

Curious as to why he didn't take out the manual then and try to find a possible solution. A little reading goes a long way.

JLSuperfly · 07-03-2016, 02:56 PM

RIP.

EricTheCamaroGuy · 07-04-2016, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

All the C7 Corvettes have a removable top if it's the "hardtop". The picture shows a hardtop, however I don't know how long or if his model also had a removable top. I'd just take the top off the car and step over the window if I had to (though I also know where the safety latch is).

In the article, it had a picture of his Corvette. It did appear to have the removable hardtop. I would think he'd have a hard time removing the roof, or possibly stepping over the window because he had a dog with him, as in a small dog. I doubt he read the owners manual though.

EricTheCamaroGuy · 07-04-2016, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strykerg8gt

Curious as to why he didn't take out the manual then and try to find a possible solution. A little reading goes a long way.

Or possibly use the manual releases on the floor. The Cadillac CTS coupe had the same electric releases and setup as the C6 (which the guy had) and C7 Corvette.

Magnificent · 07-04-2016, 08:46 PM

When I was growing up we had manual everything...kids these days mostly have electric. After 10 minutes, when the Camaro powers down, kids can't get out because they don't know about manual door locks. One time one of my kids (she was probably 5) was throwing a fit and would not come in while I was carrying groceries. Eventually the car powered down and she got stuck. I started to wonder where she was, went outside and saw her screaming inside the car but couldn't hear a sound. This Camaro now, with the clown trunk exit, all the kids have crawled through it as part of a "training exercise"...anyway, make sure your kids know how to escape.

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SSSHYBOY Drives: 2SS convertible, black,black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 451	Pardon my ignorance: what does it say. Hard to believe that you can't find a way to break or kick a window out when you are dyeing. I will now add one of those window and seat belt tools to the glove compartment. There are used to help others in an emergency..... easy way to break out you're own window. __________________ A little known fact. Women with extra pounds, tend to live longer than men who mention it. Last edited by SSSHYBOY; 07-04-2016 at 09:13 PM.

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camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,861 View My Garage	Really sad. Simple solution for all cars that the automakers could and should do ... just put a point on the seat belt buckle. It could then be grabbed and rammed against the glass to break it just like the glass breaking hammers. Last edited by camguynj; 07-03-2016 at 11:58 PM.

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strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	Curious as to why he didn't take out the manual then and try to find a possible solution. A little reading goes a long way.

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Magnificent Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 68 View My Garage	When I was growing up we had manual everything...kids these days mostly have electric. After 10 minutes, when the Camaro powers down, kids can't get out because they don't know about manual door locks. One time one of my kids (she was probably 5) was throwing a fit and would not come in while I was carrying groceries. Eventually the car powered down and she got stuck. I started to wonder where she was, went outside and saw her screaming inside the car but couldn't hear a sound. This Camaro now, with the clown trunk exit, all the kids have crawled through it as part of a "training exercise"...anyway, make sure your kids know how to escape.