Corvette owners can build their own engines
07-13-2010, 09:02 AM
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As a former Vette owner, I think this is a great idea for those real Vette fans.
There are so many hardcore enthusiasts who'd be willing to get a hands on experience like this.
I think it's a pretty cool idea.
Dan
There are so many hardcore enthusiasts who'd be willing to get a hands on experience like this.
I think it's a pretty cool idea.
Dan
07-13-2010, 09:26 AM
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This actually seems like a really bad ass idea to me. It seems excellent for people who are really meticulous about there cars. I know I hate the idea of having no idea what mistakes could have been made while they were building my car - granted I would probably make more of them!
I guess a lot of it comes from an engineering perspective for me. I write procedures for techs to follow, and a lot of the time, steps will not be followed if the reasoning for the step is not obvious or made clear. I hate the idea of knowing that that can lead to iffy quality. So if I knew I could stand there and help build, the quality could almost be garunteed. No more wondering about torque values or cleanliness or ...
Could I afford 6k though? No. Of course, I can't afford a 75k car, either. Secondarily, I think you guys have to realize what all probably went into setting this program up. 6k may seem like a lot, but I think you would change your mind if you saw the time they put into planning the program, and providing the facilities and equipment to see it through. I'm sure they are making profit, but probably no more than what they make on normal stuff.
I guess a lot of it comes from an engineering perspective for me. I write procedures for techs to follow, and a lot of the time, steps will not be followed if the reasoning for the step is not obvious or made clear. I hate the idea of knowing that that can lead to iffy quality. So if I knew I could stand there and help build, the quality could almost be garunteed. No more wondering about torque values or cleanliness or ...
Could I afford 6k though? No. Of course, I can't afford a 75k car, either. Secondarily, I think you guys have to realize what all probably went into setting this program up. 6k may seem like a lot, but I think you would change your mind if you saw the time they put into planning the program, and providing the facilities and equipment to see it through. I'm sure they are making profit, but probably no more than what they make on normal stuff.
07-13-2010, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by zachismisitok,Jul 13 2010, 12:26 PM
Could I afford 6k though? No. Of course, I can't afford a 75k car, either. Secondarily, I think you guys have to realize what all probably went into setting this program up. 6k may seem like a lot, but I think you would change your mind if you saw the time they put into planning the program, and providing the facilities and equipment to see it through. I'm sure they are making profit, but probably no more than what they make on normal stuff.
07-13-2010, 09:59 AM
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For the $5800 you should get a couple hours to break the engine in on a private GM test track.
07-13-2010, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris Stack,Jul 13 2010, 09:29 AM
Yeah, no one bats an eye when you can sit in a Porsche or Bentley dealer and spec out virgin hide from an ostrich's nutsack to cover the key FOB;
Good to see you back in here, Stack.
07-13-2010, 10:39 AM
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As mentioned before, I like this idea. I did the Corvette museum delivery for my '01 C5 and loved the whole experience. I didn't do the museum delivery for my '08 C6 due to the law of diminishing returns and my time being more valuable at work now, but I still look back fondly on the whole experience.
If I was a retired millionaire Corvette enthusiast and was going to order a new ZR1, I'd definitely check this option box to help build my LS9 motor.
If I was a retired millionaire Corvette enthusiast and was going to order a new ZR1, I'd definitely check this option box to help build my LS9 motor.
07-13-2010, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by vader1,Jul 13 2010, 12:59 PM
For the $5800 you should get a couple hours to break the engine in on a private GM test track.
The engine-building program joins a list of special options available exclusively to Corvette owners. ZR1 buyers can attend free Corvette driving courses in Arizona or Nevada, for example.
