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CWI · 10-08-2008, 09:28 AM

This link was just sent to me. Seems to be no company to build the seats? Is this something GM can overcome without production delays?

http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news...article/110039

MerlinZero · 10-08-2008, 09:33 AM

Crap.... I say they employ Laz-y-boy they're not doing too much right now....

CWI · 10-08-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MerlinZero

Crap.... I say they employ Laz-y-boy they're not doing too much right now....

ls1vert · 10-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Wow that's a bummer, especially for the 400 people out of a job. Hope they all get back on their feet.

SilverTurtle · 10-08-2008, 11:15 AM

if worst comes to worst, they'll outsource the job to Australia... those seats, while new and unique, are Holden designed and as long as there are Holden seats being assembled for the G8 in Oz, they'll be able to build them down there, too... no worries, things are going just fine... this is why they lay out production estimates so far in advance... plenty of time to make changes.

thejbyrd · 10-08-2008, 11:23 AM

It did say that all seat work will be done in the plant next door, so there shouldn't be any delays. They're just cutting back on costs. I hope the workers let go can get back on their feet.

rlg3 · 10-08-2008, 11:29 AM

Why are these companies so screwed up? They got a big job coming to them and they are laying off right before the job comes. I wonder if sales projections were lowered making the demand for these seats lower. Can anybody explain to me how this happens?

ctk1 · 10-08-2008, 11:31 AM

I bet a Mustang fan was behind this decision. BASTARDS!!!

playhard67 · 10-08-2008, 12:05 PM

I have a bunch of stock in Johnson Controls. They are a good company...but, this is not good news. Hopefulluy, they can absorb the new work in Plant Two. If not, there are other ways (Australia being one) to get the seats made.

CWI · 10-08-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thejbyrd

It did say that all seat work will be done in the plant next door, so there shouldn't be any delays. They're just cutting back on costs. I hope the workers let go can get back on their feet.

"The Camaro doors will now be built in Mississauga but no company has been subcontracted to make the seats for the long-awaited sports car," Mr. Williams said.

SilverTurtle, I like your idea mate. Sounds feasible if they can take the work load. Shipping half way around the world has to cost $$$. Round trip to New Zealand and Antarctica was pretty expensive 9 years ago. Cargo shipping from down under would have a definate impact on price to consumers.

headpunter · 10-08-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

"The Camaro doors will now be built in Mississauga but no company has been subcontracted to make the seats for the long-awaited sports car," Mr. Williams said.

SilverTurtle, I like your idea mate. Sounds feasible if they can take the work load. Shipping half way around the world has to cost $$$. Round trip to New Zealand and Antarctica was pretty expensive 9 years ago. Cargo shipping from down under would have a definate impact on price to consumers.

not as much impact as you would think, look at the g8 all of them are made in australia and then shipped here, and they still sell for under 30k.....

carfansince73 · 10-08-2008, 02:32 PM

Hmm.. How much you want to bet that new union contract had something to do with it.

Just put in some recaros and charge for the difference, and considering how much stock seats cost, it probably wouldn't be that much extra.

carfansince73 · 10-08-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

, and they still sell for under 30k.....

Only the V6's now. The G8 GT's are over $30K now for even the base model. They had quite a price increase for the 2009 model year.

Probably because of the gas for the ships.

35th02ss · 10-08-2008, 02:40 PM

I wouldn't worry.....

10-08-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	PLEASE, NO PRODUCTION DELAY!!! This link was just sent to me. Seems to be no company to build the seats? Is this something GM can overcome without production delays? http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news...article/110039 __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

10-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#5
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	if worst comes to worst, they'll outsource the job to Australia... those seats, while new and unique, are Holden designed and as long as there are Holden seats being assembled for the G8 in Oz, they'll be able to build them down there, too... no worries, things are going just fine... this is why they lay out production estimates so far in advance... plenty of time to make changes. __________________ got tequila?

10-08-2008, 12:05 PM	#9
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,100	I have a bunch of stock in Johnson Controls. They are a good company...but, this is not good news. Hopefulluy, they can absorb the new work in Plant Two. If not, there are other ways (Australia being one) to get the seats made. __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

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10-08-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	Crap.... I say they employ Laz-y-boy they're not doing too much right now....

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10-08-2008, 11:23 AM	#6
thejbyrd Drives: My wife nuts with my obsession Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florissant,Mo Posts: 329	It did say that all seat work will be done in the plant next door, so there shouldn't be any delays. They're just cutting back on costs. I hope the workers let go can get back on their feet.

10-08-2008, 11:29 AM	#7
rlg3 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 271 View My Garage	Why are these companies so screwed up? They got a big job coming to them and they are laying off right before the job comes. I wonder if sales projections were lowered making the demand for these seats lower. Can anybody explain to me how this happens?

10-08-2008, 11:31 AM	#8
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	I bet a Mustang fan was behind this decision. BASTARDS!!!

10-08-2008, 02:32 PM	#12
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Hmm.. How much you want to bet that new union contract had something to do with it. Just put in some recaros and charge for the difference, and considering how much stock seats cost, it probably wouldn't be that much extra.

10-08-2008, 02:40 PM	#14
35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 760 View My Garage	I wouldn't worry.....