What's the deal with the bowtie?

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Sep 25, 2009 | 07:45 PM

#21

XXL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinison_fan

You'd think GM would do a better job with quality control on these (durability).

Or risk considerable loss of market share, driving them toward bankruptcy. Hmmm...

Sep 25, 2009 | 07:59 PM

#22

txbass06

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^^^ Good Point...

Sep 25, 2009 | 10:43 PM

#23

Jeda13

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From: Buffalo, NY

Mine (front and Rear) have just a tiny crack in them for now. I plan on having a body shop paint them white soon to match the SS emblems.
I agree, it is really dumb to have your corporate logo be the first thing to fall apart/look stupid on your product.

Jim

Sep 26, 2009 | 12:03 AM

#24

BigMOCats

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Bowties? What bowties?

Sep 26, 2009 | 12:08 AM

#25

sleeper

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Both front & rear on my ride are doing ok.. Naturally, since I plan to remove em & either wrap em, paint em, or add billet ones..

BigMOCats-

That is one Sweet Panel, nice job of losing the bowties altogether !!!!

Sep 26, 2009 | 12:41 AM

#26

MONZA679

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From: GRAND BAY, AL

Quote:

Originally Posted by SStiglich

Hi everyone. As a new HHR owner (had it 4 days now), i looked a many used HHR's before i bought mine.

On every one, without exception, there was some type of discoloration, bubble or other issue with the either the grill or tailgate (sometimes both) bowties.

I guess i can understand that on a 2006, but mine is a 2009 and has a 'bubble' at the top of the tailgate bowtie already.

What gives? I see a lot of folks are repainting theirs, is anyone repairing them, and if so... how?

thanks!
steve

I've had the rear 1 replaced 2X's under warranty.

Sep 26, 2009 | 12:51 AM

#27

Alzonie

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From: Chandler, AZ

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Originally Posted by calgaryhhr

I've never had a problem with mine and I have had my 2006 for 4 years now. It has been through lots of snow and many car washes and no problems at all.

Makes me wonder if the supplier was changed at some point after initial production.

Same here. Four Years old a Month ago and both bowties look fine!
Of course we don't get much rain here, that probably helps!

Sep 26, 2009 | 11:29 AM

#28

Marcruger

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SSGuy, I am laughing with you about your reply.....

<<<...Both front & rear on my ride are doing ok.. Naturally, since I plan to remove em & either wrap em, paint em, or add billet ones.. >>>

Mine are in great shape too, and I am planning on pulling them, painting them Daytona Blue, and reinstalling.