The area that collects gravel on C6s
- Thread starter MikeysZ06
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TBH, I suspect I don't have much there if any. I avoid gravel roads like the plague although I do get caught in the occasional road construction area and I am meticulous when I am cleaning the car. Something like that would drive me insane.
YIKES! I just went out and looked at mine and I have the same problem! I've never noticed this when washing the car as when you are standing up and looking down it is not visible. It is certainly there when you lower yourself to ground level and look straight at it. Now this is going to drive me crazy. We'll have to figure a way to get those pebbles out of there. Has anyone unbolted those two fasteners Mike has mentioned?
When we were all stopped at sask crossing and most of you went in for lunch,I was going to look at the C6s for this issue but never got around to it.
Supposedly,when those 2 fasteners are removed,it gives you access in behind there. My concern is once those are removed,will they back up tight again,or just spin. I'd like to take my back wheels off and get in there with a spoon.
Maybe there's a "james bond" button somewhere guys that you can push to release them "boulders" whenever there is a "yahoo" posturing you from behind !!!
... all joking aside, should anyone decide to take on the task of "C6 Boulder Removal", take some pictures as you do it and share
... all joking aside, should anyone decide to take on the task of "C6 Boulder Removal", take some pictures as you do it and share
Presto !! The mysterious console button recently seen. The secret has been revealed.
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Yes I agree with the panel removal fear. Nothing worse than loose fasteners. I'll try to take a better look Saturday when I've got some time. I still can believe I've got all those rocks in there and I never noticed it before!
Run your finger on the inside of the fender lip Brent. From front to back. If the inner liner isn't flush,as is mine. That's where they're getting in.
Us short guys see it easier!
LOL We need to try seal/block the way they are entering. I have a hoist to look at ideas..... just never enough free time
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Could a road trip to aforementioned hoist be arranged? I'm going to Northgate within the month for my service requirements and with some notice,could we have a look at this issue? I have a Ford shirt you can haveUs short guys see it easier!
We need to try seal/block the way they are entering. I have a hoist to look at ideas..... just never enough free time
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for any trouble.
Could a road trip to aforementioned hoist be arranged? I'm going to Northgate within the month for my service requirements and with some notice,could we have a look at this issue? I have a Ford shirt you can have
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ya, could do that Would be the second LMB Z06 on that hoist..... haha
I am in Florida from Aug 3-12 so not then.
Don't trust any Calgary dealers??
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I don't think any dealers offer rock removal service. I'm guessing owners are on their own with that issue. I'll PM you later today Brian. After work.
No, that is custom work.
Has anyone seen this posted on the USA forum? I don't have time to go to that one. Guess I could sign in and search there one time.
It is annoying to see the pebbles.
If you could seal the area ( if it not for any other type of air movement )... that would be nice.
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I had the same problem on my C6. If I remember correctly those 2 bolts have those clip style nuts attached to the body panel, there wasn't a nut on the inside you need to worry about holding. I removed and reinstalled the bolts without issue. You will be amazed at the amount of gravel that will fall out of that area.
cool
I have the hoist... we can use your car as a tester and I will learn from your mistakes
kidding.B
That is good news about the clips, like the others I was apprehensive about removing the bolts and not being able to securely re-attach.
Don't quote me on the clips, they may have the built in nuts in the panel. I am 100% sure that there is no nut to hold or lose.