T/A door panels

**supaxero** · 10-07-2008, 10:01 PM

I need door panel replacements for a 2000 trans am, black on black. Both panels cracked in the same place. I found somthing on the net about other with this issue

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...air/index.html

any ideas

**third_shift|studios** · 10-08-2008, 07:37 AM

send a letter to GM explaining your disgust...they should reply back. Not.

It's just a shame-it's happened to all of us. Too much torque? Faulty manufacturing? hot/cold weather changes?

**Piranhaz** · 10-08-2008, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by supaxero

I need door panel replacements for a 2000 trans am, black on black. Both panels cracked in the same place. I found somthing on the net about other with this issue

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...air/index.html

any ideas

I just did that fix to mine and it worked very well. The passenger side you can't tell at all. The driver side is noticeable but that's because I didn't catch it early enough. If you buy used, I would do this fix right away before you put them on.

**Blackout01** · 10-08-2008, 10:02 AM

Hmm I don't have this problem at all. Or atleast not yet.

**Piranhaz** · 10-08-2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Blackout01

Hmm I don't have this problem at all. Or atleast not yet.

That's the best time to fix it : )

**egod** · 10-08-2008, 12:49 PM

yeah it's on my new one but not on the old bird. I didn't really read through it, was it a pain or was it pretty easy

**Piranhaz** · 10-08-2008, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by egod

yeah it's on my new one but not on the old bird. I didn't really read through it, was it a pain or was it pretty easy

Very easy.

**Too Fast** · 10-08-2008, 01:38 PM

Did a preventive strike on my panels, also. I did not see anything unless I looked really close, but after taking them off it was worse on the backside. I recommend everybody do this to their door panel when they can find the time. Not too hard, either.

**knightryda01** · 10-08-2008, 02:22 PM

Can someone explain what to do or what to look for in regards to the door crack. What can I do to prevent it from happening?

**Tman** · 10-09-2008, 03:52 AM

I just completed doing both doors on my 2000 WS6. Ended up totally replacing the skin on the driver side since I could not fix it cosmetically. I was able to fix the passenger side. Removed about 6 of those industerial staples and used wire instead.

**TheSilverSurfer** · 10-09-2008, 03:58 AM

I heard the trick was not to put the windows all the way down. This keeps the panel from flexing

**1998 T/A** · 10-09-2008, 08:40 AM

I'd check out youngsfbody.com they have replacement parts out the ass and its pretty fair priced.

**Blackout01** · 10-09-2008, 09:33 AM

How can I fix whats not broken lol

**Piranhaz** · 10-09-2008, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Blackout01

How can I fix whats not broken lol

Best thing to do is remove the first 3 staples to take the pressure off (you will understand when you look at it!) Then get some 2-part epoxy and just reinforce the problem area. Just a poor design because they left plastic out of an area where they shouldn't have.

**Too Fast** · 10-11-2008, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by supaxero

I need door panel replacements for a 2000 trans am, black on black. Both panels cracked in the same place. I found somthing on the net about other with this issue

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...air/index.html

any ideas

Originally Posted by knightryda01

Can someone explain what to do or what to look for in regards to the door crack. What can I do to prevent it from happening?

This is a great link to read how to fix the problem, and where to look for it on your car. I fixed my car after reading about it. I subscribe to HP Pontiac.

Originally Posted by Blackout01

How can I fix whats not broken lol

Yeah, just wait, it will happen to you then you won't be so happy. Unless somebody has already fixed yours....

**screamin chicken** · 10-11-2008, 04:23 AM

Our cars are just poorly made, my 2000 WS6 with 37,xxx miles and it stays in the garage has the following, crack door panels, dash, and the clear coat is bubbling on the top.

**j12h** · 10-13-2008, 03:03 PM

yea same with me, cracked exactly the same on both sides...
if your interested i can find the website that guarantees that the new door panels wont crack...

**Gundlach9** · 10-13-2008, 04:29 PM

Well this sucks - I've got the same problem

**sstg** · 10-13-2008, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by j12h

yea same with me, cracked exactly the same on both sides...
if your interested i can find the website that guarantees that the new door panels wont crack...

Please.