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attymf · 09-01-2009, 09:21 PM

100% that GM is cutting SS production because of federal gas mileage requirements. GM's cars sold as and entire product line (cars not trucks) must meet a certain gas mileage average.

The sale of the 30k or so SS model Camaros is cutting into this average. However, hopefully when the Volt comes out they will make the 596 twin turbo big block camaro.

ShnOmac · 09-01-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by attymf

100% that GM is cutting SS production because of federal gas mileage requirements. GM's cars sold as and entire product line (cars not trucks) must meet a certain gas mileage average.

The sale of the 30k or so SS model Camaros is cutting into this average. However, hopefully when the Volt comes out they will make the 596 twin turbo big block camaro.

Actually we have been told that it is a supplier issue....

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

It means their is a supplier issue, so there will be about 45% less SS's available, projected during that TPW period. Now, keep in mind this may change before the production week...suppliers work o/t, etc....it is a projected shortage, so they will cut back on orders for now.

Here is the original thread
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...straint+report

garagelogic · 09-01-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cab2g

I don't really think this is the issue. Ford limits Mustang GT production as well. GM most likely didn't want TOO many SS models out there as it would devalue them.

What makes you think GM gives a crap about the Camaro's resale value? Once they deliver the car to the dealer, they've already made as much money from the unit as they will ever get.

Mr_Draco · 09-01-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mslone

Called my dealer and he said this was B.S. If you have a Car scheduled for production It will be assembled as scheduled... He said they may limit the number of SS orders this month... but has not heard anything of anyh of this... So he is calling B.S. ?

Hope he is right! I'm scheduled for 9-7-09 Production!

He's mostly correct, well except the bs part as it is completely true. If your car has been order and is scheduled for production (code 2000 or higher) you have nothing to worry about.

This only effects future orders that has not been placed yet. When the dealers get their order allocations, they will be told that they can order XX amount of Camaros but only XX of them can be SS.

shockandawe · 09-02-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceballone

I doubt this is GM at the helm, although some are right marketing ploy. Same thing with the Nintendo Wii make less and people will die for it. However do not forget the GOV has a huge say in what GM does now. Not saying the SS is the best beast on the road but they may have given GM a nod like you guys are not going in the direction we think you should go. But at the fore front is marketing ploy....

Bullshit!

Banshee · 09-02-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

Bullshit!

As usual, you live up to your screen name!

songsj · 09-02-2009, 01:51 AM

What I can't understand is if these cars are sooooooo hot, why don't more dealers order them for stock? Some do but very few are ordering more than a few at a time. Kind of looks like they don't want to get stuck with a bunch if the market cools off a bit.

JMAN311 · 09-02-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by my2010camaross

did you really order the 21st of october. I did too. I thought mine took for ever to get here. I picked mine up on the 3rd of august.

It was actually on the 13th but the system was all messed up at the time to they didn't get it put in until the next week. Been a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG wait. It's taken an extra month due to the manual trans constraint back in July. But even July was pretty late for a preorder to get picked up IMO. Better late than never I guess.

JMAN311 · 09-02-2009, 02:49 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39543

SS Model Constraint Starting This Week
In addition to these product enhancements, starting with this week’s Dealer Order Submission Cycle (the cycle that starts this Thursday, August 27, 2009), a production constraint will be in place for the Camaro SS models (codes 1ES37 and 1ET37). Depending on the upcoming production week, the constraint will vary between 40 - 60% of total Camaro production. The constraint is expected to be in place until the end of the model year run.

seems like more than just a "supplier restriction" if they are forecasting it to last the rest of the model year run...

Sstac · 09-02-2009, 11:02 AM

dont make me have chest pains... rumors are making me nervous since i'm still waiting for my car and have no car to drive (i'm returning my rent a car very soon... its just too much money!) :(

SRVFAN · 09-02-2009, 11:43 AM

I wonder if they ran out of SS engines? Maybe they have to build the V6's & use up inventory... while building more V8 engines?? Just a thought.

mslone · 09-02-2009, 02:11 PM

The Government is going to make the Camaro a collectors Item in a Matter a few Years...

Well it was good while the Muscle Cars resurfaced for a few years... Sure Glad I ordered my Camaro and is set to go into production next week.

SSOOCH · 09-02-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sstac

dont make me have chest pains... rumors are making me nervous since i'm still waiting for my car and have no car to drive (i'm returning my rent a car very soon... its just too much money!) :(

Not to make you worry, but if you don't have a TPW yet.......

StoutFiles · 09-02-2009, 02:13 PM

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What I can't understand is if these cars are sooooooo hot, why don't more dealers order them for stock? Some do but very few are ordering more than a few at a time. Kind of looks like they don't want to get stuck with a bunch if the market cools off a bit.

Because people want a car to their exact specifications. Regular run of the mill cars don't have that problem.

09-02-2009, 02:49 AM	#51
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39543 SS Model Constraint Starting This Week In addition to these product enhancements, starting with this week’s Dealer Order Submission Cycle (the cycle that starts this Thursday, August 27, 2009), a production constraint will be in place for the Camaro SS models (codes 1ES37 and 1ET37). Depending on the upcoming production week, the constraint will vary between 40 - 60% of total Camaro production. *The constraint is expected to be in place until the end of the model year run*. seems like more than just a "supplier restriction" if they are forecasting it to last the rest of the model year run... __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

09-02-2009, 11:02 AM	#52
Sstac Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 313	dont make me have chest pains... rumors are making me nervous since i'm still waiting for my car and have no car to drive (i'm returning my rent a car very soon... its just too much money!) :( __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro CGM 2SS RS Manual Past: '99 camaro, '01 Z28, '03 vette '08 BMW 535i 1100, Preliminary order accepted 08-06-09 2000, Accepted By GM 09-1-09 3000, Order accepted by production control 09-1-09 TPW 09-21-09 3300, Order scheduled for production 09/11/09 3400, Order broadcast 09-12-09 3800, Order produced 09-22-09 4000, Available to ship 09-23-09 4200, Shipped 09-24-09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/12/09 * Picked up 10/12/09

09-02-2009, 11:43 AM	#53
SRVFAN Too Much FUN!! Drives: RUBY!! 2010 2SS/RS RJT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parker Cnty, TX Posts: 621	I wonder if they ran out of SS engines? Maybe they have to build the V6's & use up inventory... while building more V8 engines?? Just a thought. __________________ RJT / Gray Leather / 2SS / RS / Sunroof / Auto / 20" Polished 1100 (original order date): Order# NKCJ8P 05.09.09 2000 (dealer received allocation): 7/28/09 2500 (order preferenced): 3000 (accepted to production): 7/30/09 - TPW 8/17/09 3300 (scheduled for prod) 8/5/09 THANKS Viz!! 3400 (broadcast): 8/15/09 3800 (produced):8/22/09 - #39,334 4000/4B00 (available to ship/bayed): 4200 (shipped): 8/24/09 4300 (intermediate, may be multiple): 5000 (at dealer):09/03/09 6000 (delivered to customer): 9/3/09

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09-01-2009, 09:21 PM	#43
attymf Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 755 View My Garage	100% that GM is cutting SS production because of federal gas mileage requirements. GM's cars sold as and entire product line (cars not trucks) must meet a certain gas mileage average. The sale of the 30k or so SS model Camaros is cutting into this average. However, hopefully when the Volt comes out they will make the 596 twin turbo big block camaro.

09-02-2009, 01:51 AM	#49
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 798	What I can't understand is if these cars are sooooooo hot, why don't more dealers order them for stock? Some do but very few are ordering more than a few at a time. Kind of looks like they don't want to get stuck with a bunch if the market cools off a bit.

09-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#54
mslone Drives: 1969 vette & 2010 RS/2SS 6-Spd Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy TX Posts: 159 View My Garage	The Government is going to make the Camaro a collectors Item in a Matter a few Years... Well it was good while the Muscle Cars resurfaced for a few years... Sure Glad I ordered my Camaro and is set to go into production next week.