Are You Missing This Set OF Brackets?? Causing Hood/Well Rub??

xmicro_Redline · 08-08-2007, 12:15 AM

Ok, so on the meet we had in NJ this weekend Me and Skycruzr noticed a big difference in our Redlines. His was produced 7/06 and mine 1/07. He has a set of brackets behind the front bumper, under the headlights, above the place where you change the directional bulbs.

It appears to me that this bracket is making the front end more rigid. And to add to the mystery and intrique it appears that all the people who are having problems with the wheel well plastic rubbing away the paint under the hood, DO NOT HAVE THIS BAR.

I am making this a poll to see what the concensus is. I have forwarded these pictures to my dealers service manager and he is going to put a call in to GM to check into this "Missing" bar issue.

Now my dealer to fix the rubbing of the wheel well under the hood, he loosened the well and held it down as far as possible while tightening it back down. It solved the problem , at least for now, but this bar seems to hold the well in a tighter position.

Was this bar left out due to another issue, and if so why haven't they recalled the older cars to have them removed???

Did they run out of this part and not want to hold up production?? Did someone falsly decide it was not needed. There is a story here and I am not going to quite until I know the missing chapters. Are there any factory people that can find out for us??

HELPPPPP!!!!

I will keep you all posted!!

The first 2 pics are SKYCRUZR's Redline WITH the brackets.
The 3 pics to the right are my Redline WITHOUT the brackets.

The funny thing is in the middle pic you can see someone took the time to even put a clip over the hole the bracket goes on. WHERE"S MY BRACKETS?!?!?!

mbeardsley · 08-08-2007, 12:33 AM

Well, it appears that on my new 2008 RL, I do not have this bracket either.

However, I still don't understand what rubbing you are talking about, so I don't know wether I have this issue or not.

Can you please give a better explantion of this problem ?

xmicro_Redline · 08-08-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbeardsley

Well, it appears that on my new 2008 RL, I do not have this bracket either.

However, I still don't understand what rubbing you are talking about, so I don't know wether I have this issue or not.

Can you please give a better explantion of this problem ?

Right above the crest of the wheel well, INSIDE the engine compartment, the plastic whell is rubbing on the hood/fender.

See orange area in pics.

Helios · 08-08-2007, 12:41 AM

just checked, i have the brackets and the rubbing issue.

mbeardsley · 08-08-2007, 12:42 AM

ok, so I am looking at the right place, but shouldn't those two places rub ?

I would think they would have to so that they can form a seal. What problem does this rubbing cause ?

AstroSky · 08-08-2007, 12:42 AM

I have a 2.4 made around 8-9 of 06 and I have the brackets with no rub.

Astro

xmicro_Redline · 08-08-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Helios

just checked, i have the brackets and the rubbing issue.

OK, that is why I posted this, my missing brackets may not be causing that rubbing issue, but why are mine missing??

It appears they may be 2 issues. Lets see what others say.

xmicro_Redline · 08-08-2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbeardsley

ok, so I am looking at the right place, but shouldn't those two places rub ?

I would think they would have to so that they can form a seal. What problem does this rubbing cause ?

No, no metal should ever rub anything but rubber seals. It is removing the paint from under the hood and it will eventually rust if I do not get it resprayed!

mbeardsley · 08-08-2007, 12:56 AM

ahh, ok, if it is removing paint that's bad.

It does not look like mine is doing that, but it's so new that it's probably too early to tell yet.

joker70 · 08-08-2007, 02:01 AM

Ok I have a Q does the plastic well go all the way down to the bottom of the lip on the metal or is it sitting on the inside because mine is on the inside and there is a gap 1/8 or so so it is not rubbing and I too do not have the braces

nomead · 08-08-2007, 02:17 AM

No Brackets, No Rubbing.
I did notice that I have the clear plastic film (similar to clear bras and what is on the trunk under the wings) on the hood in the arch where the rubbing is reported. Anyone else have the film there?

ebonysky · 08-08-2007, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomead

No Brackets, No Rubbing.
I did notice that I have the clear plastic film (similar to clear bras and what is on the trunk under the wings) on the hood in the arch where the rubbing is reported. Anyone else have the film there?

I have a RedLine built in May 2007, it has the clear mylar but not the brackets. Sure would have liked two horns. One crappy sounding horn doesn't get anybody's attention!

SilverRedLineSky · 08-08-2007, 08:14 AM

Looking at the pictures, it looks like they changed the type of brackets. I see the large ones on the left pictures, and see a small round one on your car. The round ones do not show on SKYCRUZR's. Am I seeing this correctly?

CountryGirl · 08-08-2007, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomead

No Brackets, No Rubbing.
I did notice that I have the clear plastic film (similar to clear bras and what is on the trunk under the wings) on the hood in the arch where the rubbing is reported. Anyone else have the film there?

At the factory tour they gave us the film to install, and said that they were now installing it there.

xmicro_Redline · 08-08-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverRedLineSky

Looking at the pictures, it looks like they changed the type of brackets. I see the large ones on the left pictures, and see a small round one on your car. The round ones do not show on SKYCRUZR's. Am I seeing this correctly?

No, Actually SKycruzr has both. You just cannot see them below the larger set on top.

xmicro_Redline · 08-08-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shenvalley

At the factory tour they gave us the film to install, and said that they were now installing it there.

That's so F'ed up that they do not do an immediate mailing to all owners. It would cost them pennies. Now the dealer has to respray the underside of the hood. STUPID, penny wise, pound foolish!!

LANDSCAPE · 08-08-2007, 10:25 AM

No brackets WITH rubbing, noticed it last weekend.

adding to list for dealer at first oil change.

mbeardsley · 08-08-2007, 11:11 AM

I looked again just now, and I do have the mylar strips. So hopefully that means I won't have any rubbing issue.

It still leaves the question as to why the brackets were changed.

**LeloSKYLANM** · 08-08-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebonysky

I have a RedLine built in May 2007, it has the clear mylar but not the brackets. Sure would have liked two horns. One crappy sounding horn doesn't get anybody's attention!

Check this out!
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/air.htm

GMguy74 · 08-08-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomead

No Brackets, No Rubbing.
I did notice that I have the clear plastic film (similar to clear bras and what is on the trunk under the wings) on the hood in the arch where the rubbing is reported. Anyone else have the film there?

Can you post a picture of what the clear plastic film looks like (in it's place)? I got the two stickers at the factory tour, but don't know where they go. TIA!

View Poll Results: DO you have rubbing??, Do you have brackets???
I have Brackets, No Rubbing under the hood	4	13.79%
I have Brackets, I DO HAVE Rubbing under the hood	4	13.79%
I DO NOT have Brackets, No Rubbing under the hood	12	41.38%
I DO NOT have Brackets, I DO HAVE Rubbing under the hood	9	31.03%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

08-08-2007, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	Are You Missing This Set OF Brackets?? Causing Hood/Well Rub?? Ok, so on the meet we had in NJ this weekend Me and Skycruzr noticed a big difference in our Redlines. His was produced 7/06 and mine 1/07. He has a set of brackets behind the front bumper, under the headlights, above the place where you change the directional bulbs. It appears to me that this bracket is making the front end more rigid. And to add to the mystery and intrique it appears that all the people who are having problems with the wheel well plastic rubbing away the paint under the hood, DO NOT HAVE THIS BAR. I am making this a poll to see what the concensus is. I have forwarded these pictures to my dealers service manager and he is going to put a call in to GM to check into this "Missing" bar issue. Now my dealer to fix the rubbing of the wheel well under the hood, he loosened the well and held it down as far as possible while tightening it back down. It solved the problem , at least for now, but this bar seems to hold the well in a tighter position. Was this bar left out due to another issue, and if so why haven't they recalled the older cars to have them removed??? Did they run out of this part and not want to hold up production?? Did someone falsly decide it was not needed. There is a story here and I am not going to quite until I know the missing chapters. Are there any factory people that can find out for us?? HELPPPPP!!!! I will keep you all posted!! The first 2 pics are SKYCRUZR's Redline WITH the brackets. The 3 pics to the right are my Redline WITHOUT the brackets. The funny thing is in the middle pic you can see someone took the time to even put a clip over the hole the bracket goes on. WHERE"S MY BRACKETS?!?!?! Attached Thumbnails

08-08-2007, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 801 My Photos: (6)	Well, it appears that on my new 2008 RL, I do not have this bracket either. However, I still don't understand what rubbing you are talking about, so I don't know wether I have this issue or not. Can you please give a better explantion of this problem ? __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07

08-08-2007, 12:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Helios Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 365 My Photos: (3)	just checked, i have the brackets and the rubbing issue. __________________ "Amelia" '07 - 2.4L Sunburst Yellow RPi GT Exhaust GMPP CAI BlackCat Custom Gauges Black calipers Spoiler Tinted Windows Stubby "B" Antenna Lil Chromies Wind Restrictor V1

08-08-2007, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 801 My Photos: (6)	ok, so I am looking at the right place, but shouldn't those two places rub ? I would think they would have to so that they can form a seal. What problem does this rubbing cause ? __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07

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08-08-2007, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
AstroSky Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 56 My Photos: (0)	I have a 2.4 made around 8-9 of 06 and I have the brackets with no rub. Astro

08-08-2007, 12:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 801 My Photos: (6)	ahh, ok, if it is removing paint that's bad. It does not look like mine is doing that, but it's so new that it's probably too early to tell yet. __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07

08-08-2007, 02:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
joker70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal AtoZinUSA Posts: 318 My Photos: (1)	rubbing Ok I have a Q does the plastic well go all the way down to the bottom of the lip on the metal or is it sitting on the inside because mine is on the inside and there is a gap 1/8 or so so it is not rubbing and I too do not have the braces

08-08-2007, 02:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
nomead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 209 My Photos: (0)	No Brackets, No Rubbing. I did notice that I have the clear plastic film (similar to clear bras and what is on the trunk under the wings) on the hood in the arch where the rubbing is reported. Anyone else have the film there? __________________ nomead____________ 2007 Graphite *Redline* Manual, Black Leather & Top, Polished, XM/6CD+PAL, Opel GT Antenna; builtin V1;Ordered: 3/10/07 Delivered: 4/25/07

08-08-2007, 08:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
SilverRedLineSky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 231 My Photos: (7)	Looking at the pictures, it looks like they changed the type of brackets. I see the large ones on the left pictures, and see a small round one on your car. The round ones do not show on SKYCRUZR's. Am I seeing this correctly? __________________ 2007 *Silver Graphite* Redline 2004 Torch Red Corvette Convertible

08-08-2007, 10:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
LANDSCAPE Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 330 My Photos: (2)	No brackets WITH rubbing, noticed it last weekend. adding to list for dealer at first oil change. __________________ Landscape REDLINE #131984 Forest Green / Tan N tires Brake light pulse V2 WR Seat and Lumbar Mod Polished SS IC pipes Color match eng. cover VDI Doors Solo-Mach Lil Chromies, Chrome Domes, Billet Grill Dashhawk Green Neon Underbody

08-08-2007, 11:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 801 My Photos: (6)	I looked again just now, and I do have the mylar strips. So hopefully that means I won't have any rubbing issue. It still leaves the question as to why the brackets were changed. __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07