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ron123 · 05-27-2017, 05:56 PM

DvKillar, as mentioned I also have a 2014 and here is a photo showing the trim alignment door to dash is off a similar amount to your car. The clear section at the top margin of the door trim is where the factory lightube shines through. Wondering if the left side of dash in some 14's and our two cars was set slightly low at the factory when it was dropped in.

rontammy0 · 05-27-2017, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DvKillar

I will call up the dealer next week. too many plans this holiday weekend. I will post back what they tell me.

thanks, Cam5!!

Just checked mine....the interior alignment is not quit as off as yours....but my door does sit higher. I would not touch it ...but its your call.

G701LE · 05-27-2017, 06:57 PM

That would irritate me to no end. LOL. Hope you get it fixed.

gringo · 05-27-2017, 07:02 PM

I don't think you can adjust the front hinges of these doors. They align them to spec, or supposedly to spec, before welding them on I believe.

rontammy0 · 05-27-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

I don't think you can adjust the front hinges of these doors. They align them to spec, or supposedly to spec, before welding them on I believe.

These doors are not welded on. They are bolted on with hinges.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 05-27-2017, 08:38 PM

They are within factory specs. It's alarming these days what passes for acceptable from manufacturers. Myself, I would leave it be.

gringo · 05-27-2017, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

These doors are not welded on. They are bolted on with hinges.

Really? You mean I was doing it "Dukes of Hazzard" style all this time, for nothin'?

rontammy0 · 05-27-2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

Really? You mean I was doing it "Dukes of Hazzard" style all this time, for nothin'?

Must be a v6 option.

And you did say welded.

gringo · 05-28-2017, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Must be a v6 option.

And you did say welded.

You'll have to try harder. Actually, I stated the hinges could be welded on, not that the doors are welded on to the body.

It still has hinges for the door to open, but I suggested they may be welded on to the body structure. However, after looking at mine, it looks as though the hinges are bolted on to the body and the door, but they may not be adjustable on the body side. I don't know.

As for the V6 thing. Well, every day I get to drive my car, I simply LOVE it. The power this little 323 hp V6 has just amazes me. If and when I ever need more power to butt hurt some V8 owners, I can always upgrade to F.I. And, I can do it for less money than it would cost to get a V8 Camaro if you account for depreciation.

For me, the power is enough right now and with the 6sp manual and 7K rpm redline, I love rowing through the gears in this thing. The best part? I paid only $18.9K brand new for the experience.

How much did you pay?

TheFlyingBananaSS · 05-28-2017, 06:59 AM

I paid 19k for a 2SS

rontammy0 · 05-28-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gringo

You'll have to try harder. Actually, I stated the hinges could be welded on, not that the doors are welded on to the body.

It still has hinges for the door to open, but I suggested they may be welded on to the body structure. However, after looking at mine, it looks as though the hinges are bolted on to the body and the door, but they may not be adjustable on the body side. I don't know.

As for the V6 thing. Well, every day I get to drive my car, I simply LOVE it. The power this little 323 hp V6 has just amazes me. If and when I ever need more power to butt hurt some V8 owners, I can always upgrade to F.I. And, I can do it for less money than it would cost to get a V8 Camaro if you account for depreciation.

For me, the power is enough right now and with the 6sp manual and 7K rpm redline, I love rowing through the gears in this thing. The best part? I paid only $18.9K brand new for the experience.

How much did you pay?

Your a little sensetive today Bo

The hinges are bolted to the door first...a lift assist is used to then bolt the door to the body. The only adjustments that are made lineside is gap specs.

CamaroFred · 05-28-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

They are within factory specs. It's alarming these days what passes for acceptable from manufacturers. Myself, I would leave it be.

Reminds me of when I was in the dealership and a woman pointed out a small blemish in the paint on a Caprice. Apparently she had been there for some time before I came in because the salesman sighs and says, "It's a Chevy, lady, not a Mercedes."

I wouldn't mess with it either.

redcoats1976 · 05-28-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

Really? You mean I was doing it "Dukes of Hazzard" style all this time, for nothin'?

pics of daisy duke getting into your car or i call BS...

05-27-2017, 05:56 PM	#15
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	DvKillar, as mentioned I also have a 2014 and here is a photo showing the trim alignment door to dash is off a similar amount to your car. The clear section at the top margin of the door trim is where the factory lightube shines through. Wondering if the left side of dash in some 14's and our two cars was set slightly low at the factory when it was dropped in. Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

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G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	That would irritate me to no end. LOL. Hope you get it fixed. __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

05-27-2017, 08:38 PM	#20
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	They are within factory specs. It's alarming these days what passes for acceptable from manufacturers. Myself, I would leave it be. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

05-28-2017, 06:59 AM	#24
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I paid 19k for a 2SS __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

05-27-2017, 07:02 PM	#18
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	I don't think you can adjust the front hinges of these doors. They align them to spec, or supposedly to spec, before welding them on I believe.