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fastfret7 · 02-16-2009, 01:54 PM

Maybe they're just holding off on the stuff they couldn't figure out(ABL) and started production.

lakestar · 02-16-2009, 02:15 PM

How exactly does Chevrolet define start of production? We are told they are making 40 cars a day now. Is it when they reach a certain production quantity a day? Is it when they have passed every legal hurdle? Is it when a certain set of managers and presidents sign off on the car? Is it the first day the cars they are making are sellable to the public? Or is it just a date for public relations that is relatively meaningless inside the plant?

Engineering changes will continue after the start of production, improvements will be made, parts will be substituted, etc. So start of production does not mean changes stop.

We can't really evaluate the likelyhood of an ordered car being made unless we know the true meaning of the start of production date announced publicly.

stovt001 · 02-16-2009, 02:17 PM

My theory is that there are a ton of people who simply missed that update and that's why they think production starts today.

GLBL WMR · 02-16-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

My theory is that there are a ton of people who simply missed that update and that's why they think production starts today.

ralyrat · 02-16-2009, 02:31 PM

I was on Google earth and I think I saw My 2SSRS rolling out the back door...

Txturbo · 02-16-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lakestar

How exactly does Chevrolet define start of production? We are told they are making 40 cars a day now. Is it when they reach a certain production quantity a day? Is it when they have passed every legal hurdle? Is it when a certain set of managers and presidents sign off on the car? Is it the first day the cars they are making are sellable to the public? Or is it just a date for public relations that is relatively meaningless inside the plant?

Engineering changes will continue after the start of production, improvements will be made, parts will be substituted, etc. So start of production does not mean changes stop.

We can't really evaluate the likelyhood of an ordered car being made unless we know the true meaning of the start of production date announced publicly.

Its actually Start of Regular production...which is the day cars start being produced with the 100001 VIN numbers. It is true they have already been producing cars but those were the test fleet.However, since the regular production got put off for one month maybe they started producing the "one V6 car for every dealer" today so they could get those knocked out before regular production starts. just a theory....nothing official.

ZYAL8R · 02-16-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GLBL WMR

Edrock · 02-16-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Txturbo

Its actually Start of Regular production...which is the day cars start being produced with the 100001 VIN numbers. It is true they have already been producing cars but those were the test fleet.However, since the regular production got put off for one month maybe they started producing the "one V6 car for every dealer" today so they could get those knocked out before regular production starts. just a theory....nothing official.

Even that would be nice.

Every car down the line brings mine closer to home!

Camo81 · 02-16-2009, 03:18 PM

I was at my dealer 2 weeks ago, he knows some of the people on the production team, he told me production has been pushed to March, he also told me they are doing a 60-40 split, 60% for V6, 40% for V8

Xanthos · 02-16-2009, 03:18 PM

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I would, however like to see them run one down the line for Scott and Stef, that would be awesome.

- Xanthos

PQ · 02-16-2009, 03:25 PM

I will say this for GM. They definately CAN keep a secret when they want.

*GTAHVIT* · 02-16-2009, 03:35 PM

I don't even know where to begin here.

All I can say is why would GM keep this a secret. But I really hope it's true.

It is what it is I guess....

RPO_Z28 · 02-16-2009, 03:49 PM

Yeesh! This is what causes everybody hounding their dealers and thinking they are idiots.

Dealers get a "Final Allocation-by week" report. It tells them what model lines for that week (Thursday to Tuesday) they have allocation for. If each individual dealer ran that report, they would see whether or not they are getting a Camaro that particular week. Some dealers (probably an uninformed, stupid salesperson) is making a blanket statement and it causes a ruckus.

Will you please call your dealer that you ordered from, ask him if he got any Camaro allocation on his report and where your car falls within that.

If your dealer doesn't know what that report is, YOUR DEALER IS AN IDIOT!

LDGn63 · 02-16-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ralyrat

I was on Google earth and I think I saw My 2SSRS rolling out the back door...

CLASSIC!

02-16-2009, 01:54 PM	#15
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02-16-2009, 02:15 PM	#16
lakestar Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenfield, IN Posts: 126 View My Garage	How exactly does Chevrolet define start of production? We are told they are making 40 cars a day now. Is it when they reach a certain production quantity a day? Is it when they have passed every legal hurdle? Is it when a certain set of managers and presidents sign off on the car? Is it the first day the cars they are making are sellable to the public? Or is it just a date for public relations that is relatively meaningless inside the plant? Engineering changes will continue after the start of production, improvements will be made, parts will be substituted, etc. So start of production does not mean changes stop. We can't really evaluate the likelyhood of an ordered car being made unless we know the true meaning of the start of production date announced publicly. __________________ Inferno Orange 2SS Manual Transmission Inferno Orange Accent Interior Black Hood and Hockey Stripes Polished Aluminum Wheels Orange Engine Cover

02-16-2009, 02:17 PM	#17
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	My theory is that there are a ton of people who simply missed that update and that's why they think production starts today. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

02-16-2009, 03:25 PM	#25
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I will say this for GM. They definately CAN keep a secret when they want. __________________

02-16-2009, 03:35 PM	#26
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	I don't even know where to begin here. All I can say is why would GM keep this a secret. But I really hope it's true. It is what it is I guess.... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

02-16-2009, 02:31 PM	#19
ralyrat Drives: RS/SS Vector Tuned Kooks Roto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Passing you... Posts: 87 View My Garage	I was on Google earth and I think I saw My 2SSRS rolling out the back door...

02-16-2009, 03:18 PM	#23
Camo81 Drives: '10 2SS Ylw RS w/ BlkRallys Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oshawa Ont. Posts: 75	I was at my dealer 2 weeks ago, he knows some of the people on the production team, he told me production has been pushed to March, he also told me they are doing a 60-40 split, 60% for V6, 40% for V8

02-16-2009, 03:49 PM	#27
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,742	Yeesh! This is what causes everybody hounding their dealers and thinking they are idiots. Dealers get a "Final Allocation-by week" report. It tells them what model lines for that week (Thursday to Tuesday) they have allocation for. If each individual dealer ran that report, they would see whether or not they are getting a Camaro that particular week. Some dealers (probably an uninformed, stupid salesperson) is making a blanket statement and it causes a ruckus. Will you please call your dealer that you ordered from, ask him if he got any Camaro allocation on his report and where your car falls within that. If your dealer doesn't know what that report is, YOUR DEALER IS AN IDIOT! __________________

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