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sengli · 02-15-2014, 06:15 AM

the last gen of the GTO's did the same thing. It was basically the same chassis. Definetly something to check.

Dropspeed · 02-15-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GMUSA#1

You got to be kidding me!..Thought I had left that problem when I traded my'06 GTO in on the Camaro..... as with driveshaft problems as well. Hope this isn't the case. It was the collapsing of the upper strut mount/bearings that was causing this if I remember correctly.

Brent

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Originally Posted by sengli

the last gen of the GTO's did the same thing. It was basically the same chassis. Definitely something to check.

There is not a rub issue as mentioned about a dozen times above....

Rubbing will be a constant mark that is smooth...What he is pointing at is coating missing from debris that the wider and sticker tires pick up and throw at the bottom of the strut....hence the chip and now rust there.

The GTO rub issue was a true rub and was corrected:

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/15/g...tire-shredder/

GMUSA#1 · 02-20-2014, 06:55 PM

Thanks Dropspeed for clarifying. I do clearly remember the issue with the Goats as it was something that I always checked every time I rotated me tires. I literally had...and I do repeat..less than an inch clearance between my front tires and the bottom of the strut spring boss. I had the 18 inch rims and never had a issue with the tire rub, but with such a tight tolerance, I kept an eye on it. It was just initial reaction to a problem that I hopefully was getting away from.

Peace,

Brent

S3XPanther · 02-20-2014, 07:40 PM

Well, as long as we're talking about rub marks, I noticed some marks just above the exhaust hangers on the rear mufflers. I think you can shake up the exhaust pretty good on a hard launch, and the result is that the rubber pieces that connect the hangers make contact with the subframe. Maybe it's just my car, I really don't know. Just wanted to spread the word. I have the NPP option btw.

02-15-2014, 06:15 AM	#15
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02-20-2014, 06:55 PM	#17
GMUSA#1 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Durham NC Posts: 82	Thanks Dropspeed for clarifying. I do clearly remember the issue with the Goats as it was something that I always checked every time I rotated me tires. I literally had...and I do repeat..less than an inch clearance between my front tires and the bottom of the strut spring boss. I had the 18 inch rims and never had a issue with the tire rub, but with such a tight tolerance, I kept an eye on it. It was just initial reaction to a problem that I hopefully was getting away from. Peace, Brent __________________ '14 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE '96 Impala SS '69 Camaro Convertible

02-20-2014, 07:40 PM	#18
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Well, as long as we're talking about rub marks, I noticed some marks just above the exhaust hangers on the rear mufflers. I think you can shake up the exhaust pretty good on a hard launch, and the result is that the rubber pieces that connect the hangers make contact with the subframe. Maybe it's just my car, I really don't know. Just wanted to spread the word. I have the NPP option btw. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)