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TJ91 · 04-26-2009, 06:09 PM

I rhink they are waiting for the new spec parts from their supplier, that seems like the reason as to why your car is still in Oshawa

francone13 · 04-26-2009, 07:28 PM

Well lets hope they get this all figured out soon...They must be around what 5000 produced so far...that means all the 16000 orders should be built within 2-3 months

MoeLarryCheese! · 04-26-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by francone13

Well it would be nice if GM would let us know what is going on with our orders. Is there anyone that has any more information on the V6 tranny?

Hey francone. I posted a couple weeks ago about this problem, and the solution. A friend of mine is friends with an engineer who has been dealing with this. It seems as though the 2nd gear synchros, and the clutch and pressure plate couldn't handle the power that this V6 puts out ! They didn't stand up to the infamous 'Woodward Test' - holeshots and powershifts thru all gears to redine- over and over and over ! Just like we're gonna drive 'em !!! These problems have supposedly been fixed, by redesigning them, and going to a different source for a heavier duty clutch. The new parts are in the pipeline and will start to be built in mid May. I'm anxious also, since I'm waiting for a V6 manual myself. Tomorrow I'll speak to my 'source' and see if he can give us an update.

Supermans · 04-26-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by francone13

Well it would be nice if GM would let us know what is going on with our orders. Is there anyone that has any more information on the V6 tranny?

If it took them a panic du jour and three days later to even acknowledge the brake caliper situation (and there still isn't an official resolution to that) I highly doubt you will hear anything about a problem with the V6 manuals unless it makes it on the front page of Jalopnik again..

edit: posted two minutes before mine. This is unofficial I presume but explains the situation if true.. Tell your friend thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoeLarryCheese!

Hey francone. I posted a couple weeks ago about this problem, and the solution. A friend of mine is friends with an engineer who has been dealing with this. It seems as though the 2nd gear synchros, and the clutch and pressure plate couldn't handle the power that this V6 puts out ! They didn't stand up to the infamous 'Woodward Test' - holeshots and powershifts thru all gears to redine- over and over and over ! Just like we're gonna drive 'em !!! These problems have supposedly been fixed, by redesigning them, and going to a different source for a heavier duty clutch. The new parts are in the pipeline and will start to be built in mid May. I'm anxious also, since I'm waiting for a V6 manual myself. Tomorrow I'll speak to my 'source' and see if he can give us an update.

TJ91 · 04-26-2009, 10:30 PM

Mid May adds up with our new TPWs, lets hope they can stay on track, that week is only a 4 day build

Brokinarrow · 04-26-2009, 10:52 PM

Kinda glad I have to wait to get mine till early next year, hopefully most of the bugs will be worked out by then.

francone13 · 04-27-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoeLarryCheese!

Hey francone. I posted a couple weeks ago about this problem, and the solution. A friend of mine is friends with an engineer who has been dealing with this. It seems as though the 2nd gear synchros, and the clutch and pressure plate couldn't handle the power that this V6 puts out ! They didn't stand up to the infamous 'Woodward Test' - holeshots and powershifts thru all gears to redine- over and over and over ! Just like we're gonna drive 'em !!! These problems have supposedly been fixed, by redesigning them, and going to a different source for a heavier duty clutch. The new parts are in the pipeline and will start to be built in mid May. I'm anxious also, since I'm waiting for a V6 manual myself. Tomorrow I'll speak to my 'source' and see if he can give us an update.

Thanks for clearing that up!!!

OUR72GTO · 04-27-2009, 01:43 AM

That would be great! Thanks. On another thread some one suggested I was starting a unfounded rumour when I raised this.

Stevo · 04-27-2009, 01:48 PM

With the alleged V6 manual transmission problem maybe I shouldn't want my car to come in on June 1 as scheduled, afterall. (I was hoping to get it before GM misses it's bond payment and is threatened with Chapter 11.) Boy I am confused...this information age can be too much sometimes.

Well at least they say the warranty will be good...I wonder for how long...anyone know?

OUR72GTO · 04-27-2009, 02:01 PM

TO THE NEXT ELECTION when Jeb Bush runs.

k0jdd · 04-30-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoeLarryCheese!

Hey francone. I posted a couple weeks ago about this problem, and the solution. A friend of mine is friends with an engineer who has been dealing with this. It seems as though the 2nd gear synchros, and the clutch and pressure plate couldn't handle the power that this V6 puts out ! They didn't stand up to the infamous 'Woodward Test' - holeshots and powershifts thru all gears to redine- over and over and over ! Just like we're gonna drive 'em !!! These problems have supposedly been fixed, by redesigning them, and going to a different source for a heavier duty clutch. The new parts are in the pipeline and will start to be built in mid May. I'm anxious also, since I'm waiting for a V6 manual myself. Tomorrow I'll speak to my 'source' and see if he can give us an update.

What did your 'source' have to say?

SSOOCH · 04-30-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

About 5 minutes on the phone with you're dealer ordering an SS.

francone13 · 05-01-2009, 06:25 PM

Any new info on the v6 manual?

rolnslo · 05-01-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by francone13

Any new info on the v6 manual?

Other than it still isn't on constraint?

04-26-2009, 10:52 PM	#20
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Kinda glad I have to wait to get mine till early next year, hopefully most of the bugs will be worked out by then. __________________

04-27-2009, 01:43 AM	#22
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	That would be great! Thanks. On another thread some one suggested I was starting a unfounded rumour when I raised this. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

04-27-2009, 02:01 PM	#24
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	TO THE NEXT ELECTION when Jeb Bush runs. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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04-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	I rhink they are waiting for the new spec parts from their supplier, that seems like the reason as to why your car is still in Oshawa

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francone13 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	Well lets hope they get this all figured out soon...They must be around what 5000 produced so far...that means all the 16000 orders should be built within 2-3 months

04-26-2009, 10:30 PM	#19
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05-01-2009, 06:25 PM	#27
francone13 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	Any new info on the v6 manual?