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Originally Posted by Number 3
Having a substantial career in product development in the transportation industry I can assure you that you are grossly underestimating what it takes to take an existing part and put it on a new car.
Everyone thinks, oh the new suspension already exists. Well no, this is the first application in the industry and also in a Camaro.
And taking an existing engine? Do you know how long it tales to calibrate an existing power train in a new application?
As Fbodfather said 40% of the parts are new and new parts requir tools and just for grins google PPAP and see what it takes to qualify a new part from a supplier.
The work GM has to do is farrrrr more than what you guys see in the aftermarket.
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Yes, and you can't sue yourself for the aftermarket parts you put on your car. However GM has to consider it. Have a couple of cars showing issues and wham! a class action lawsuit. Another reason for so much "testing".