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Master1545 · 09-21-2009, 08:05 AM

If this question was answered in this or any other thread, I apoligize. Why are the stripes done at the factory and not at the dealership? I would think they could get the cars out quicker if they would have the dealership do them. I would think that it only takes a day or two to do them at the dealership, but to have the factory do them, delays the shipping 1-2 weeks. If more people want stripes, that means it would cause for more of a delay.

ljustin293 · 09-21-2009, 08:07 AM

I don't know the correct answer..but my best guess would be specialization. MOST of the time the factory will install the stripes better and with fewer mistakes which saves $$.

Master1545 · 09-21-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

I don't know the correct answer..but my best guess would be specialization. MOST of the time the factory will install the stripes better and with fewer mistakes which saves $$.

More money than to ship the cars to the striping shop, and then to ship the cars back to the factory before they are put on the railcars?

ljustin293 · 09-21-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Master1545

More money than to ship the cars to the striping shop, and then to ship the cars back to the factory before they are put on the railcars?

you got me there. Maybe someone will chime in with correct answers.

tlnewell0426 · 09-21-2009, 08:23 AM

I believe there have been numerous complaints with the dealer-installed but I do not have a definitive answer.

Sir Nuke · 09-21-2009, 12:16 PM

it doesn't take 2-3 WEEKS to get it done, It only took 3 days from the time my car left the line, trucked to the striping facility, trucked back to be shipped out by rail. NOT 2 to 3 weeks. not to mention, I would rather have pros install them, insted of bozo's at the dealerships that that is NOT there primary job.

jrboyd_1980 · 09-21-2009, 12:29 PM

Well our dealership actually does sub-contract out to get the stripes installed by proffessional, instead of some bozo. At no extra charge BTW.

wullger · 09-21-2009, 12:40 PM

Stripes at the factory don't add much of a delay at all. When production first started, there was a bit of a backlog, but that hasn't been the case in a while.

skuttduck · 09-21-2009, 01:50 PM

My car was built 9/2/09. The window sticker showed up on 9/12/09. Arrived at the dealer on 9/17/09

Is 10 days for stripes "not too long?" My car moved 325 miles. I would just tell anyone who got stripes to add 10 days to their order because of that.

bpoirier · 09-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Mine had factory stripes installed. The car was built on the 9/3/09. The window sticker showed up 9/12/09 and is still sitting at the factory waiting to be shipped as of 9/18/09. It must go faster for some folks than others.

CamaroScotty · 09-21-2009, 02:01 PM

easy answer in ONE WORD:

PROFITABILITY

Master1545 · 09-21-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

easy answer in ONE WORD:

PROFITABILITY

I KNEW IT!!! lol Is that why the shipping cost went up a little?

talwell · 09-21-2009, 02:06 PM

My car has been done since 9/12 - it was supposed to get the stripes installed. I dont know what the delay is but now 9 days later the car is still sitting in Canada and has not gotten on the truck to Michigan.

As for why GM would do it at factory - Scotty nailed it. Why should they pay to have the dealers install them when they can negotiate a low price and get them all installed locally.

Sir Nuke · 09-21-2009, 02:07 PM

Because of so many complaints. as of 8/31, all TPW's of 9/1 and after, ALL RALLY STRIPES are installed at the factory. Prior to that only the White and the CG were installed at the factory, all others were done at the dealer.....if you didn't get stripes on your car when your ordered it, you can still the stripe package at your dealer and have them installed any where you want.

09-21-2009, 08:05 AM	#1
Master1545 off to never never land!! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 60	Why are stripes done at the factory? If this question was answered in this or any other thread, I apoligize. Why are the stripes done at the factory and not at the dealership? I would think they could get the cars out quicker if they would have the dealership do them. I would think that it only takes a day or two to do them at the dealership, but to have the factory do them, delays the shipping 1-2 weeks. If more people want stripes, that means it would cause for more of a delay.

09-21-2009, 12:16 PM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	it doesn't take 2-3 WEEKS to get it done, It only took 3 days from the time my car left the line, trucked to the striping facility, trucked back to be shipped out by rail. NOT 2 to 3 weeks. not to mention, I would rather have pros install them, insted of bozo's at the dealerships that that is NOT there primary job. __________________

09-21-2009, 12:40 PM	#8
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Stripes at the factory don't add much of a delay at all. When production first started, there was a bit of a backlog, but that hasn't been the case in a while. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

09-21-2009, 02:07 PM	#14
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	Because of so many complaints. as of 8/31, all TPW's of 9/1 and after, ALL RALLY STRIPES are installed at the factory. Prior to that only the White and the CG were installed at the factory, all others were done at the dealer.....if you didn't get stripes on your car when your ordered it, you can still the stripe package at your dealer and have them installed any where you want. __________________

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09-21-2009, 08:07 AM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	I don't know the correct answer..but my best guess would be specialization. MOST of the time the factory will install the stripes better and with fewer mistakes which saves $$.

09-21-2009, 08:23 AM	#5
tlnewell0426 Drives: 1SS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 186	I believe there have been numerous complaints with the dealer-installed but I do not have a definitive answer.

09-21-2009, 12:29 PM	#7
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,174	Well our dealership actually does sub-contract out to get the stripes installed by proffessional, instead of some bozo. At no extra charge BTW.

09-21-2009, 01:50 PM	#9
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	My car was built 9/2/09. The window sticker showed up on 9/12/09. Arrived at the dealer on 9/17/09 Is 10 days for stripes "not too long?" My car moved 325 miles. I would just tell anyone who got stripes to add 10 days to their order because of that.

09-21-2009, 01:54 PM	#10
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	Mine had factory stripes installed. The car was built on the 9/3/09. The window sticker showed up 9/12/09 and is still sitting at the factory waiting to be shipped as of 9/18/09. It must go faster for some folks than others.

09-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#11
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	easy answer in ONE WORD: PROFITABILITY

09-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#13
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	My car has been done since 9/12 - it was supposed to get the stripes installed. I dont know what the delay is but now 9 days later the car is still sitting in Canada and has not gotten on the truck to Michigan. As for why GM would do it at factory - Scotty nailed it. Why should they pay to have the dealers install them when they can negotiate a low price and get them all installed locally.