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brt3 · 10-03-2014, 12:37 PM

Damn. I've been waiting for this and it keeps getting bumped. They kept delaying it, from early Sept., but never stated a revised order date.

Until now. They just posted a revision to the website that shows the SM Set will be available to order on November 7th, 2014: LINK HERE

2014 Chevy Camaro Service Manual Set

Price: $200.00
Item not yet released to Helm from manufacturer.
The item will be available on 11/7/2014.

Click HERE if you would like to be notified when this item becomes available.

Pkg Qty: 1
Media: Paper
Language: English
Item/Part #: GMP14F

Zslash28 · 10-03-2014, 12:50 PM

That is what, 6 months since first delivery? What is the typical time of release for a service manual?

brt3 · 10-03-2014, 12:56 PM

Maybe they had to correct the inaccurate information for CCB burnishing...

Zslash28 · 10-03-2014, 04:04 PM

Lol, that would be important.

vatechguy3 · 10-06-2014, 04:09 PM

This is not specific to the Z28 right?

Been wanting one for my ZL1.

Tony

sho928 · 10-06-2014, 06:11 PM

Service Manuals are always late on a new model; 6-months allows enough in field experience to provide an accurate final version with out the expense or use limited resources for rewrites along the way.

My preference is to always buy the first edition of a new model since it has the most information directed at making mechanics familiar with a new car.

I prefer to buy the service manual first to determine the level of confidence a manufacturer has in the car.

If confidence is low there will be all kinds of instructions to the mechanic each time a car visits the shop for what to check, re-torque, top up, verify, etc.

For the Z/28 I would not worry, if the intended use is track I would expect many more checks than a simple passenger car.

For instance:
The first year for the GTR included 2-visits that put the car on a state of art jig that measures every critical data point, 4-corner ride height, and suspension geometry measurements as well as accuracy of production located suspension pick up points, Nissan (marketing) characterized this as as a race car level chassis assessment and adjustment.

I have no idea how useful it actually was.

vatechguy3 · 11-07-2014, 02:52 PM

they removed the 11/7 date from the website.

looks like another delay!

tony

brt3 · 11-07-2014, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vatechguy3

they removed the 11/7 date from the website.

looks like another delay!

tony

Yep. I've hit their site every couple of hours, and wish they'd provide an update on availability...

vatechguy3 · 11-14-2014, 06:09 PM

Any updates??

Tony

brt3 · 11-19-2014, 11:03 AM

NOW AVAILABLE VIA THIS LINK

Mikebrinda · 11-19-2014, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brt3

NOW AVAILABLE VIA THIS LINK

So this 2014 set is all-inclusive, as opposed to separate manual for Z/28?

brt3 · 11-20-2014, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

So this 2014 set is all-inclusive, as opposed to separate manual for Z/28?

Yes, it covers all 2014 Camaros...

Zslash28 · 08-11-2016, 11:27 AM

BTT, anyone looking for a service manual set? Active link above.

10-03-2014, 12:37 PM	#1
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	2014/15 Camaro Service Manual: DELAYED! Damn. I've been waiting for this and it keeps getting bumped. They kept delaying it, from early Sept., but never stated a revised order date. Until now. They just posted a revision to the website that shows the SM Set will be available to order on November 7th, 2014: LINK HERE 2014 Chevy Camaro Service Manual Set Price: $200.00 Item not yet released to Helm from manufacturer. The item will be available on 11/7/2014. Click *HERE* if you would like to be notified when this item becomes available. Pkg Qty: 1 Media: Paper Language: English Item/Part #: GMP14F __________________

10-03-2014, 12:56 PM	#3
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	Maybe they had to correct the inaccurate information for CCB burnishing... __________________

10-06-2014, 04:09 PM	#5
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	This is not specific to the Z28 right? Been wanting one for my ZL1. Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

11-07-2014, 02:52 PM	#7
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	they removed the 11/7 date from the website. looks like another delay! tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

11-14-2014, 06:09 PM	#9
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	Any updates?? Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

10-03-2014, 12:50 PM	#2
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	That is what, 6 months since first delivery? What is the typical time of release for a service manual?

10-03-2014, 04:04 PM	#4
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Lol, that would be important.

10-06-2014, 06:11 PM	#6
sho928 Drives: Porsche 928 S4, Mustang GT vert Join Date: May 2012 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 64	Service Manuals are always late on a new model; 6-months allows enough in field experience to provide an accurate final version with out the expense or use limited resources for rewrites along the way. My preference is to always buy the first edition of a new model since it has the most information directed at making mechanics familiar with a new car. I prefer to buy the service manual first to determine the level of confidence a manufacturer has in the car. If confidence is low there will be all kinds of instructions to the mechanic each time a car visits the shop for what to check, re-torque, top up, verify, etc. For the Z/28 I would not worry, if the intended use is track I would expect many more checks than a simple passenger car. For instance: The first year for the GTR included 2-visits that put the car on a state of art jig that measures every critical data point, 4-corner ride height, and suspension geometry measurements as well as accuracy of production located suspension pick up points, Nissan (marketing) characterized this as as a race car level chassis assessment and adjustment. I have no idea how useful it actually was.

11-19-2014, 11:03 AM	#10
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	NOW AVAILABLE VIA *THIS LINK* __________________ Last edited by brt3; 11-19-2014 at 12:31 PM.

08-11-2016, 11:27 AM	#13
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	BTT, anyone looking for a service manual set? Active link above. __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41