Z/28 Clone free zone = parts restriction

[brt3]

Originally Posted by kingbambino22

What parts do you owners needs for your Z28 that doesn't come on the car? If your plans are to race then I can see why you want first shot at body parts. Anything outside of body parts are wear and tear parts so GM should produce enough for you/us. Just saying the likely odds of you destroying a caliper isn't that high. I do understand but let's be serious.

Right now I've been killing myself trying to get an extra set of wheels, a front splitter, and the rear wickerbill -- and I am being serious. I also want to get a couple of sets of brake pads, since those are unique to the Z/28. I can't think of anything else I'll be ordering up front, though I'm probably missing something...

My whole point was that I think the parts should be available to all. The only limitation that I can see Chevy being able to justify would be limited distribution, to Z/28 owners, just at the very beginning. I think it would be fair to let Z/28 owners get our parts orders placed first in the queue, then open it to everyone. Tell people up front that at some point (August 1st?) the Z/28 parts will be available for anyone (even those without a Z/28 VIN) to order. Chevy would be wise to simply clarify this so that everyone knows where they stand.

If that doesn't seem fair that's fine by me, as its just my opinion. As always, your mileage may vary...

[kingbambino22]

Originally Posted by brt3

Right now I've been killing myself trying to get an extra set of wheels, a front splitter, and the rear wickerbill -- and I am being serious. I also want to get a couple of sets of brake pads, since those are unique to the Z/28. I can't think of anything else I'll be ordering up front, though I'm probably missing something...

My whole point was that I think the parts should be available to all. The only limitation that I can see Chevy being able to justify would be limited distribution, to Z/28 owners, just at the very beginning. I think it would be fair to let Z/28 owners get our parts orders placed first in the queue, then open it to everyone. Tell people up front that at some point (August 1st?) the Z/28 parts will be available for anyone (even those without a Z/28 VIN) to order. Chevy would be wise to simply clarify this so that everyone knows where they stand.

If that doesn't seem fair that's fine by me, as its just my opinion. As always, your mileage may vary...

I can agree with you on your points. Z28 owners should have first go no question.
But, at least allow us non-Z28 owners to make our cars like we want using GM parts if thats what we want to do. Thats all I'm asking cause I, speaking solely for myself, won't be making a Z28 clone. I will always rock my SS badges. If I had the option, I would have built this to include the dry sump oiling, wikerbill, and Z28 brakes also. Z28 wheels would be used for racing with hoosier slicks.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326714

[brt3]

Originally Posted by kingbambino22

I can agree with you on your points. Z28 owners should have first go no question.
But, at least allow us non-Z28 owners to make our cars like we want using GM parts if thats what we want to do. Thats all I'm asking cause I, speaking solely for myself, won't be making a Z28 clone. I will always rock my SS badges. If I had the option, I would have built this to include the dry sump oiling, wikerbill, and Z28 brakes also. Z28 wheels would be used for racing with hoosier slicks.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326714

That car with the Z/28 parts you mention would be very nice; hope you get the parts you want at some point!

[kingbambino22]

Originally Posted by brt3

That car with the Z/28 parts you mention would be very nice; hope you get the parts you want at some point!

You and me both!!

[Forte]

This is just idiotic. Bad business for everyone involved.

By the way, someone getting a part or two isn't "cloning" it's just putting a part that you like on the vehicle.

[Zfatuated]

Originally Posted by brt3

Right now I've been killing myself trying to get an extra set of wheels, a front splitter, and the rear wickerbill -- and I am being serious. I also want to get a couple of sets of brake pads, since those are unique to the Z/28. I can't think of anything else I'll be ordering up front, though I'm probably missing something...

Oil filters And perhaps a couple air filter elements as well.

[Lee9710]

Wish they would have done this for the ZL1. Way too many clones out there.

[brt3]

Originally Posted by Zfatuated

Oil filters And perhaps a couple air filter elements as well.

Yes!

[myold88]

As others have said this is nothing new for GM. Back in the mid 60's the 1963
Chevrolet Impala's RPO/Z11 racing and aluminum front end replacement parts
were restricted. As you can tell, I go way back.

[01pewterz28]

Hell all that I want are the Z/28 emblems to replace the ones on my 2001 Z/28 I like these much better

[Haw'n Z]

GM is restricting Z28 special parts to prevent cloning. My ZL1 cost me $70 out the door and yet I see all these clone parts on Amazon and everywhere else sold by GM. How come?!!! What do you guys think, I don't like the idea of a V6 or SS Camaro being able to get ZL1 parts on it, like rims, spoiler, carbon fiber hood inserts or front splitter. LMK what you think.

[pincoin]

The parts restriction wont last forever. Then you will see parts everywhere.

[CHVY-2SS]

I agree 100%. Buy what you want. If you can't afford what you want, be happy with what you got.

[Bigtime53]

I am trying to remenber but I think it was back in 1987 when the Buick GNX came out that GM restricted selling parts for that car to anyone who did not have a VIN number that matched a GNX. That did not last long though because people figured out somehow a way to get the parts and then you starting seeing the regular Grand National's looking like the GNX's. That being said,GM does not seem to care I guess because they are in the business of selling parts and that helps their bottom line.