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Originally Posted by camaro10
Wow Camero, The Dies haven't been cut yet?  What is the usual lead time between when the dies are cut and installed and production starting? Obvioulsly I'm not in the industry so I'm just asking, but I would have thought with less than a year to go, actually more like 8 mos or so, they would have to be done by now. Also, as far as the headlights, I don't see why GM would want them to me on now, but they're not ready either? I'm all for "just in time" delivery of parts to the plant, but some of this seems like it's cutting things pretty close. Again, not a critisism, just asking. I always thought I was pretty informed about things, but I've learned more about what goes on in the development of new cars as the Camaro progresses than ever. Thank you to all of you!   |
A Big +1
I've learned a ton about how much T and E goes into a new car from this site. I'm a project manager for software and when I start a new project I get a little woozy when I look at a project from start to finish. And, I deal with known quantities. I have my requirements up front and engineer to those. So I know if I hit the mark, on time and under budget, the customer will be happy. GM doesn't have that luxury. They won't know the customer is happy until it sells. And the complexity of what is envolved from begining to end has to be overwhelming. Talk about stone cold nerves of steel. Imagine being a PM for the Camaro and knowing at this point the dies aren't even done, let alone QA'd and the head lights aren't ready for on the road testing either, and the car is 8 months AWAY!?!?! It must be like standing on the ede of the Crand Canyon.
I'd love to work in that evironment, literally they have to find a way to get it done. Kudos, to all of you at GM!