Impact of Japan EQ on Camaro Production? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fogey · 03-14-2011, 04:49 PM

I'm sure there must be some Japanese electronics in our cars. Just wondering if production shutdowns in Japan will affect Camaro production or spares availability.

TJ91 · 03-14-2011, 04:52 PM

are there japanese parts in our cars? Im truly not sure and if so then im sure it would have an effect, however I think thats the last thing on their minds. I can believe how many things are going down at one time down there. Unbelievable. Its terrible and very sad

dahulk · 03-14-2011, 04:58 PM

i doubt there would be a noticeable impact.

DocKevin · 03-14-2011, 05:00 PM

I wasn't aware of any Japanese parts on the Camaro, although I'm fairly certain even if there were, then GM could easily get them from somewhere else if needed. Just because Japan has an earthquake near it (which is still very sad and tragic) does not mean that the entire production of an American car(s) will be halted.

1BADLS3 · 03-14-2011, 05:19 PM

The V6 uses an Aisin 6-speed manual transmission. Aisin has Japanese roots. I'm not sure where the unit is actually built, but I do know the basic design is shared in a couple of different Toyotas, and to no surprise, also in certain Holden models.

So, this could definitely have an impact on production if any of the factories or shipping methods have been interrupted by the quakes.

Steve Dallas · 03-14-2011, 05:21 PM

Doubtful.

Most of the places that were hit in Japan were more rural and farmland.

INTIMIDAT3R · 03-14-2011, 06:31 PM

Who cares? I got mine.

PercyJWellingtonIII · 03-15-2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

The V6 uses an Aisin 6-speed manual transmission. Aisin has Japanese roots. I'm not sure where the unit is actually built, but I do know the basic design is shared in a couple of different Toyotas, and to no surprise, also in certain Holden models.

So, this could definitely have an impact on production if any of the factories or shipping methods have been interrupted by the quakes.

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Aisin used to be a conglameration with Borg-Warner, but the last I heard they split up.

The Aisin 6-speed manual transmission is their bastard child.

MillerTime · 03-15-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

Who cares? I got mine.

That's just brutal!!!

My Caroline · 03-15-2011, 01:46 AM

The transmission is from France.

OUR72GTO · 03-15-2011, 02:34 AM

So were the Cone Heads.

motorhead · 03-15-2011, 07:48 AM

I would say Japan along with the rest of the world have much bigger problems to worry about right now.

ZED SLED · 03-15-2011, 07:59 AM

All their stuff is probably made in China, too.

upflying · 03-15-2011, 08:24 AM

The Harley I ride has OEM Japanese shocks. Wonder if HD will also stop production? Lot's of "American" vehicles come with Japanese or Chinese parts. If they had exclusive parts of USA origin, we would be paying $75,000 for a 1SS.

03-14-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Impact of Japan EQ on Camaro Production? I'm sure there must be some Japanese electronics in our cars. Just wondering if production shutdowns in Japan will affect Camaro production or spares availability.

03-14-2011, 04:52 PM	#2
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	are there japanese parts in our cars? Im truly not sure and if so then im sure it would have an effect, however I think thats the last thing on their minds. I can believe how many things are going down at one time down there. Unbelievable. Its terrible and very sad __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-14-2011, 04:58 PM	#3
dahulk Drives: '11 RS SYNERGY GREEN, 09 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 281	i doubt there would be a noticeable impact. __________________ Dude! Where's my car?

03-14-2011, 05:21 PM	#6
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Doubtful. Most of the places that were hit in Japan were more rural and farmland. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

03-15-2011, 02:34 AM	#11
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	So were the Cone Heads. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

03-14-2011, 05:00 PM	#4
DocKevin Drives: '10 Malibu, '97 'Stang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 75	I wasn't aware of any Japanese parts on the Camaro, although I'm fairly certain even if there were, then GM could easily get them from somewhere else if needed. Just because Japan has an earthquake near it (which is still very sad and tragic) does not mean that the entire production of an American car(s) will be halted.

03-14-2011, 05:19 PM	#5
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	The V6 uses an Aisin 6-speed manual transmission. Aisin has Japanese roots. I'm not sure where the unit is actually built, but I do know the basic design is shared in a couple of different Toyotas, and to no surprise, also in certain Holden models. So, this could definitely have an impact on production if any of the factories or shipping methods have been interrupted by the quakes.

03-14-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Who cares? I got mine.

03-15-2011, 01:46 AM	#10
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	The transmission is from France.

03-15-2011, 07:48 AM	#12
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	I would say Japan along with the rest of the world have much bigger problems to worry about right now.

03-15-2011, 07:59 AM	#13
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	All their stuff is probably made in China, too. __________________

03-15-2011, 08:24 AM	#14
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	The Harley I ride has OEM Japanese shocks. Wonder if HD will also stop production? Lot's of "American" vehicles come with Japanese or Chinese parts. If they had exclusive parts of USA origin, we would be paying $75,000 for a 1SS.

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