Z/28 Clone free zone = parts restriction

[R6P]

GM has just announced, in an effort to prevent Z/28 cloning, approx 40 specific Z/28 parts will be restricted:

With the launch of the new Camaro Z/28, approximately 40 different Z/28 specific parts will be placed on restriction. This action is being taken to protect the vehicle’s brand and customer’s investment by preventing the “cloning” of the Z/28.

Dealers will be required to obtain specific vehicle & owner information before any parts order request can begin.

Part orders for the restricted parts will be monitored and reported to the Camaro Program Team, GM Regional Warranty Managers and appropriate Field personnel.

Z/28 parts replaced for warranty, will be requested back through the parts return process, for analysis.

[R6P]

The list:

22958646 ROTOR-FRT BRK

22958647 ROTOR-RR BRK

22958658 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK

22958607 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK

22958637 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK

22958634 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK

23179350 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL

23179351 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL

23487228 SCOOP ASM-HOOD AIR

22968220 ESCUTCHEON – FRT GRL EMB

23468210 EMBLEM – FRT GRILL (Flow Tie)

22954889 WHEEL ASM-STRG

22873225 WHEEL-FRT

22873227 WHEEL-RR

23179322 FLARE ASM-F/FDR

23179323 FLARE ASM-F/FDR

23179324 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG

23179325 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG

23172755 DIFFERENTIAL ASM

23172756 DIFFERENTIAL ASM

22908036 EMBLEM ASM – E/Gate

22908498 EMBLEM ASM – FRT GRL

22894294 SEAT ASM-FRT

22894302 SEAT ASM-FRT

23473010 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV

23473011 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV

23468208 GRILLE – FRT UPR

22925211 PLATE – F/FDR VEH NA

22972716 COVER – D/SEAT BK

22972708 COVER – P/SEAT BK

12653293 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT

12653294 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT

23104737 SPOILER – F/END

22997723 FASCIA – FRT BPR

22985096 FASCIA – RR BPR LWR

22968219 COVER – FRT FOG LP OPG

22966600 COVER – A/CL HSG

23468209 PLATE – FRT GRL EMB BKG

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

I hope so at this price.

[TOYMARO]

[R6P]

This was the case back in '87 with the Buick GNX

[Skylane765]

There will be after market.

[K1SSRSS]

In other words, GM is going to charge you out the *** if you need to replace those parts. Not to say I would do any different, but its likely a multitude of factors since it appears there will only be 2 years of limited production on the Z/28 they don't want to hold onto a warehouse of specific parts when production ceases. It just happens to also be a great marketing ploy.

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

Having owned several cars... including the aforementioned GNX... which were either parts restricted or which the manufacturer eventually stopped supporting, I would highly recommend anyone who plans on keeping their Z/28 for any length of time to stock up now. There is no downside to doing that; either you will need the part or you will be able to sell it for more than you paid for it once GM stops making them.

Restricting parts to prevent cloning sounds great now, but ten years down the road you will realize it sucks when the part you need is unavailable from GM and you have to hunt it down and pay the outlandish new market price.

And that WILL happen.

Been there, done that and, like I said, a smart person woiuld stock up now.

[Mikebrinda]

Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Having owned several cars... including the aforementioned GNX... which were either parts restricted or which the manufacturer eventually stopped supporting, I would highly recommend anyone who plans on keeping their Z/28 for any length of time to stock up now. There is no downside to doing that; either you will need the part or you will be able to sell it for more than you paid for it once GM stops making them.

Restricting parts to prevent cloning sounds great now, but ten years down the road you will realize it sucks when the part you need is unavailable from GM and you have to hunt it down and pay the outlandish new market price.

And that WILL happen.

Been there, done that and, like I said, a smart person woiuld stock up now.

Good insight. What unique Z/28 parts would you suggest to stock up on?

[radrace19]

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

Good insight. What unique Z/28 parts would you suggest to stock up on?

Once the list is released tomorrow we will have a good idea I think.

[stratman2SSRS]

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

Good insight. What unique Z/28 parts would you suggest to stock up on?

Those front splitters are going to be in high demand.
Those things are going to be damaged within a year for sure if you drive the car.

[Skylane765]

Originally Posted by stratman2SSRS

Those front splitters are going to be in high demand.
Those things are going to be damaged within a year for sure if you drive the car.

We make a rub guard washers that go under to take the scraping, just we do for the ZL1 and 1LE

[Diode Dynamics]

^^^That's a good idea! +1 for anyone with a Z/28 especially

Nick C.

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

Originally Posted by Skylane765

We make a rub guard washers that go under to take the scraping, just we do for the ZL1 and 1LE

Do you think the parts you have for the Zl1/1LE will work on the Z/28 ? if you look at the pic of it on the side the bolts are in the rear of the front bumper not the front.