[Joebug]

Not long ago I noticed a small dent in my roof, well actually its not the roof it's the curved piece right above the doors before it flattens out to the roof. anyway, it was one small dent and I thought it was odd then but learned to live with it. then the other day myself and a co-worker noticed other ones on the other side of the car were apparent and I scratched my head wondering what this was from... now today, I noticed the original dent has increased in size and more indentations are forming along this panel on both sides of the car.
I was wondering if anyone else out here noticed these dents on their car and if it is something that scion knows about.
by the way this is happening on my 2011 RS 8.0 and I am pretty upset about it. I park very far from others, not under trees, wash this car at least once a week and baby the heck out of it.. now these dents are forming and I have nothing to do with it or know exactly how this is happening! Could it be stress dents?
Anyone?
thanks

 

[lele73]

pics? it does sound very odd.

 

[Joebug]

I tried taking pics but they dont show up, they are like small indentations. It was discussed here> Roof indentions, Welds showing thru? Not hail damage - Scionlife.com
other people have noticed it too, it appears that is not that common though, unless people arent noticing it? I'm calling Scion today.

 

[phobic]

maybe stuff is falling and smacking into your car at that spot.

do you park in the same area all the time?

 

[Joebug]

there is nothing above me where I park either at work or home, I dont park under trees to prevent dripping sap, squirrel nonsense and bird ****. there are no scratches where these indentations are either. I spoke with Scion and they want me to go to a dealership to have it evaluated. I have an appt next Monday with the service manager. I cant imagine what is causing this. no other dents on the roof , just on the curved sides, seems weird how some people are noticing them and others are not.

 

[lele73]

Big fat cat? Mountain lion? lol jk

 

[phobic]

that is really strange. keep us posted.

 

[TartanJack]

Checked m 09 with just under 65,000 miles (many driven HARD), seeing nothing.
Sounds rather odd.

One question: Are the dents/pot-marks regular or irregularly spaced?
If regular, it may be related to the structure of the roof. If not, it is more open to possibilities.

 

[Joebug]

yeah the dents are on both sides in pretty much the same place within 4 inches or so..thats why I am thinking stress or what not. i cant imagine what else...