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*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-12-2010, 11:21 PM

That's pretty cool!!

'Spensive.....but cool!

LC · 07-12-2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

GM needs to do this with the SS Camaro's

I really don't think that the robots that assemble those engines need any help

*DGthe3* · 07-13-2010, 01:28 AM

I'd do it if I was buying a new Z06 or ZR1. Its 5 grand on cars that cost over 75k. As a percentage of purchase price, its about the same as the RS package for Camaros.

2ndgenz28 · 07-13-2010, 02:35 AM

Even better would be if you could build engines to get a free car

Wilburbeest · 07-13-2010, 02:37 AM

Wow that's pretty cool. I would love to do that if I had the coin. I would actually also like to see an option though where you just buy the car with a bare, uninstalled block (longblock or shortblock, whatever the customer chooses) but everything else already in the car needed to make it work. No I would not expect a power train warranty in that case

Or hell maybe there's already a way to do that and they just don't list it as an option because most people have no reason to do that. I am sure there are a number of guys who already have built LSX engines and would like the ability to buy a 5th gen with no engine at a cheaper cost then drop in what they have.

grubber · 07-13-2010, 06:15 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38211262/ns/business-autos

nhra stocker · 07-13-2010, 06:18 AM

Thats Freakin awesome! Great idea for a lil extra money for GM.

Crowley · 07-13-2010, 07:54 AM

Pretty cool !

ViperTomcat · 07-13-2010, 09:58 AM

Didnt Lambo or Ferrari already do a test run of this?

I seem to recall maybe 5% of the buyers doing it..maybe closer to 2%.

I dont see someone flying from California to Michigan, pay for all the lodging and food, just to (PAY!) to build a LS7 or LS9. I mean..probably close to 8500 or 9,000 bucks? I could see it if the cars were really limited edition and super rare, but Corvettes, even Z06's..arent that rare. ZR1's are a bit slim still, tho.

Stingr69 · 07-13-2010, 10:06 AM

If I was spending $100,000 plus bucks for a ZR-1, I would let them assemble the engine.

I don't even bag my own groceries.

-Mark.

Number 3 · 07-13-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC

I really don't think that the robots that assemble those engines need any help

Those aren't robots, just automated fastening equimpment computerized to monitor torque and sequence. These are pretty much hand assembled. Just the tools are a little more high tech than a single socket or torque wrench.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Didnt Lambo or Ferrari already do a test run of this?

I seem to recall maybe 5% of the buyers doing it..maybe closer to 2%.

I dont see someone flying from California to Michigan, pay for all the lodging and food, just to (PAY!) to build a LS7 or LS9. I mean..probably close to 8500 or 9,000 bucks? I could see it if the cars were really limited edition and super rare, but Corvettes, even Z06's..arent that rare. ZR1's are a bit slim still, tho.

People already spend big bucks to fly to Bowling Green KY for Museum Delivery. It's only $500 or so, but the expense to fly out and drive your car home is pretty popular.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

If I was spending $100,000 plus bucks for a ZL-1, I would let them assemble the engine.

I don't even bag my own groceries.

-Mark.

When you put that way.........................LOL

Just look at it this way, many people on this site spent 5 large on Ground Effects and 21" wheels to make their cars unique or special. Being able to say, "I built my engine" and have YOUR NAME on the builders tag would just be another way to make your car special or different. Pricey, yes. But not much when you compare to some wheel tire packages or suspension upgrades Camaro owners are doing.

syr74 · 07-13-2010, 10:41 AM

Yeah, I don't get it. That 5k would have been better spent as an option to upgrade the interior into something truly competitive on these cars. Of course, that isn't comparing apples to apples since the truth is that this little 'build your own engine' scheme is probably almost pure profit for GM, which is why they did it. Still, that doesn't make it a great idea.

*DGthe3* · 07-13-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syr74

Yeah, I don't get it. That 5k would have been better spent as an option to upgrade the interior into something truly competitive on these cars. Of course, that isn't comparing apples to apples since the truth is that this little 'build your own engine' scheme is probably almost pure profit for GM, which is why they did it. Still, that doesn't make it a great idea.

The interior is ... mediocre, to put it mildly. And cars like the R8 put the Corvettes interior to shame. But I'm pretty sure most of the complaints about the Corvettes interior come from non-owners. And I'd be willing to bet that this idea came from Corvette owners. So, GM could either do something that buyer would appreciate, or something that would cause critics to look elsewhere to complain.

ViperTomcat · 07-13-2010, 11:18 AM

Surely GM could do *something* to improve the interior of their halo car without driving the price up?

Ford vastly upgraded the interior of the Mustang premium(and GT500) and Taurus without sending cost into the roof.

GM and Chrysler should follow!

07-12-2010, 11:21 PM	#29
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07-13-2010, 01:28 AM	#31
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07-13-2010, 02:37 AM	#33
Wilburbeest Think With Your Dipstick! Drives: 1997 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 185	Wow that's pretty cool. I would love to do that if I had the coin. I would actually also like to see an option though where you just buy the car with a bare, uninstalled block (longblock or shortblock, whatever the customer chooses) but everything else already in the car needed to make it work. No I would not expect a power train warranty in that case Or hell maybe there's already a way to do that and they just don't list it as an option because most people have no reason to do that. I am sure there are a number of guys who already have built LSX engines and would like the ability to buy a 5th gen with no engine at a cheaper cost then drop in what they have. __________________ - Willy 1997 Camaro Z28 (LT1/T56): K&N CAI \| Kooks 1 3/4" LTs \| 3" Custom Duals \| UMI LCAs w/ relocation brackets \| UMI adj. panhard bar \| UMI adj. torque arm \| Koni SA shocks \| Strano Springs \| Ram Powergrip clutch \| Pro 5.0 shifter \| skip shift eliminator kit \| WS6 Store rotors \| Hawk HPS pads

07-13-2010, 06:15 AM	#34
grubber Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oshawa Posts: 78	GM to let '11 Corvette buyers build own engines http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38211262/ns/business-autos

07-13-2010, 06:18 AM	#35
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	Thats Freakin awesome! Great idea for a lil extra money for GM. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

07-13-2010, 02:35 AM	#32
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Even better would be if you could build engines to get a free car

07-13-2010, 07:54 AM	#36
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	Pretty cool ! __________________

07-13-2010, 09:58 AM	#37
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Didnt Lambo or Ferrari already do a test run of this? I seem to recall maybe 5% of the buyers doing it..maybe closer to 2%. I dont see someone flying from California to Michigan, pay for all the lodging and food, just to (PAY!) to build a LS7 or LS9. I mean..probably close to 8500 or 9,000 bucks? I could see it if the cars were really limited edition and super rare, but Corvettes, even Z06's..arent that rare. ZR1's are a bit slim still, tho.

07-13-2010, 10:06 AM	#38
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	If I was spending $100,000 plus bucks for a ZR-1, I would let them assemble the engine. I don't even bag my own groceries. -Mark. Last edited by Stingr69; 07-13-2010 at 02:40 PM.

07-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#40
syr74 Account Suspended Drives: Thunderbird Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 951	Yeah, I don't get it. That 5k would have been better spent as an option to upgrade the interior into something truly competitive on these cars. Of course, that isn't comparing apples to apples since the truth is that this little 'build your own engine' scheme is probably almost pure profit for GM, which is why they did it. Still, that doesn't make it a great idea.

07-13-2010, 11:18 AM	#42
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Surely GM could do something to improve the interior of their halo car without driving the price up? Ford vastly upgraded the interior of the Mustang premium(and GT500) and Taurus without sending cost into the roof. GM and Chrysler should follow!

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