Warning - Corvette thread

[Alloy Dave]

Build your own engine? I like the idea. Wonder how they got the UAW to agree to this one.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/12/autos/corvette_engine_build/index.htm

[ati]

Build your own engine? I like the idea. Wonder how they got the UAW to agree to this one.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/12/autos/corvette_engine_build/index.htm

I like the idea also, What a great way to get familiar with your new toy.
As for the UAW, there shouldn't be a problem because the engine builders are still there (getting paid) supervising the build.

[Boston Mike]

I wonder if there is a time limit. :grin:

[Joe G]

I wonder if there is a time limit. :grin:

:haha:



As long as they don't let you near the battery terminals. :yikes:

[Joe G]

1) great margin builder for GM (or any other company... Ford, you listening??)

2) great story to go with the car - talk about bringing the customer into the ownership experience and making them a fan for life!

3) before I knew about the history of our GT500 engines, I probably wouldn't have done this (if given the chance), but now... you bet!

4) think I could slip the parts manager a few Franklins and get the TVS instead of the stock Eaton? :bigboss:

[JTB]

Very Cool!

[Alloy Dave]

I like the idea also, What a great way to get familiar with your new toy.
As for the UAW, there shouldn't be a problem because the engine builders are still there (getting paid) supervising the build.
Yes, I thought about that, but I still thought they would have an issue to maintain "control". Maybe not, dunno.

I also think it's great that the warranty still applies. They must not have ever met TG. :crutch:

[Alloy Dave]

1) great margin builder for GM (or any other company... Ford, you listening??)

2) great story to go with the car - talk about bringing the customer into the ownership experience and making them a fan for life!

3) before I knew about the history of our GT500 engines, I probably wouldn't have done this (if given the chance), but now... you bet!

4) think I could slip the parts manager a few Washingtons and get the TVS instead of the stock Eaton? :bigboss:cheapskate :yellowcard3:

[Birdman]

Build your own engine? I like the idea. Wonder how they got the UAW to agree to this one.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/12/autos/corvette_engine_build/index.htm

Nice idea but we already "special" built engines signed by the two engine builders who built it. Ours is not an "assembly line" engine. If I build my own engine I would do it right here in my garage and I wouldn't have to pay someone for that priveledge.....:yellowcard3:

[Carnut]

I'm sure it is kind of like, "Here, hold the wrench, bring me that head, and get me a doughnut".

[The Bone]

I would have jumped at the chance to build my engine I got tools

[68fastback]

Here's another article (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/07/gm-says-corvette-buyers-can-build-their-own-engine/1)on it.

Very cool idea (and one Ford might have done at Romeo niche).

The first thought that went through my mind when I saw this was that it's a shot-across-the-bow to Ford -- that GM is 'back' from it's politically crippled period and might also foreshdow a similar option for the inevitable low-volume CY11 (MY12) Z28 ...never pass up an opportunity to rub your competition's nose in it ...precisely when you know they [Ford] can no longer respond in-kind (assuming Romeo-niche still has no contract after the '12 GT500 -- dunno).

The bow-tie boys are a wiley bunch -lol ...bring it on! :smile:

[Carnut]

Why would I want to build my own engine when I already paid someone big bucks to it. :doh2:

[VaporDude]

Why would I want to pay an additional $5800, plus airline, hotel, car and meals just to build my own engine? That is insane when you can get the same exact engine in the car for less. I don't see any point in this.

[Alloy Dave]

Nice idea but we already "special" built engines signed by the two engine builders who built it. Ours is not an "assembly line" engine. If I build my own engine I would do it right here in my garage and I wouldn't have to pay someone for that priveledge.....:yellowcard3:
Certainly THAT would not be warrantied. I certainly would not pay what they are asking, but I think the idea is neat. Sometimes there are machines used in the factory that one would not have easy access to at home. Certainly someone could do it at home, but the OEM would not warrant this due to it being outside their quality control system.

You might say your build quality would be as good as theirs or better, but the warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. You would have no control over any defects in their materials.

Of course, if you built your own, it would not be ONLY 441 RWHP either. :weg:

[Alloy Dave]

Why would I want to build my own engine when I already paid someone big bucks to it. :doh2:
It's the experience dufus. :boxing:I think most people would learn a lot too about how the engine works and goes together.

[Alloy Dave]

Why would I want to pay an additional $5800, plus airline, hotel, car and meals just to build my own engine? That is insane when you can get the same exact engine in the car for less. I don't see any point in this.
Again, it's the experience. Some people might say the same about what some of us did by going to Dearborn and getting our engine builders to sign our Tshirts. Why don't we just be happy with the signature on the engine tag? It's really neat to meet and talk to the people who built them. I really enjoyed it. Sure, we didn't have to pay $5,000, but we did have to pay a few hundred to get there, gas money, hotels, etc.

I understand this is for those with more money than most, but if you have the cash, I still think it would be fun.

[68fastback]

Why would I want to build my own engine when I already paid someone big bucks to it. :doh2:


Why would I want to pay an additional $5800, plus airline, hotel, car and meals just to build my own engine? That is insane when you can get the same exact engine in the car for less. I don't see any point in this.

I missed the $5800 tag! Yikes!!

Prolly includes the golf shirt. :rofl3:

[HSURB]

Why would I want to pay an additional $5800, plus airline, hotel, car and meals just to build my own engine? That is insane when you can get the same exact engine in the car for less. I don't see any point in this.

Dave pays to build his furniture all of the time!!!!!

Sorry Dave - don't shoot me.

HSURB®

[Alloy Dave]

Dave pays to build his furniture all of the time!!!!!

Sorry Dave - don't shoot me.

HSURB®
No shooting. It's a good thing your clients don't do their own PR. :haha:

[HSURB]

No shooting. It's a good thing your clients don't do their own PR. :haha:

So what do you mean by that Davey?

HSURB®

[68fastback]

Again, it's the experience. Some people might say the same about what some of us did by going to Dearborn and getting our engine builders to sign our Tshirts. Why don't we just be happy with the signature on the engine tag? It's really neat to meet and talk to the people who built them. I really enjoyed it. Sure, we didn't have to pay $5,000, but we did have to pay a few hundred to get there, gas money, hotels, etc.

I understand this is for those with more money than most, but if you have the cash, I still think it would be fun.

I think that's the whole point -- the fun of the experience. Insurance waivers and OSHA aside, I could see Romeo niche being able to do that too (even tho it's not likely ever gonna happen). After some classroom/instruction time, I could see the Romeo-niche Ford employee builders acting as guides and assistants to the owner build -- to make sure s/he's doing things correctly. The tools are all programmed so it's really hard to mess things up. The price seems rediculous, but I can understand someone who has the money to want to do that -- just for the experience. It's sort of the a big step up from the 'tour.':biggrin:

...and great bragging rights at the golf club :haha:

[Alloy Dave]

So what do you mean by that Davey?

HSURB®You'd be out of business. Not good. Maybe it's not PR, is it advertising? I may have had your business model wrong. :doh2:

[badboy500]

I would love to be a "real" part in the build of my car(and I was)...but as for a Vet,......I just can't see over the dash.....so ,...nope,..not for me..LOL.

Cool car regardless of my .........well.........you know..:doh2:

[Shlbylvr]

It would be a cool experience for those that aren't "Grease Monkey's".

[Joe G]

It would be a cool experience for those that aren't "Grease Monkey's".

Our monkey is a "Corrosion Monkey". :nonono:


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/Shelbyfest%202010/DSC02796.jpg

[Shlbylvr]

Our monkey is a "Corrosion Monkey". :nonono:


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/Shelbyfest%202010/DSC02796.jpg


:haha:

[Shlbylvr]

Think monkey can learn to be a

[Joe G]

Think monkey can learn to be a


:no:

I think he hires a guy to check the oil once a month.




:giggle:

[68fastback]

Our monkey is a "Corrosion Monkey". :nonono:


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/Shelbyfest%202010/DSC02796.jpg

Yikes! Time for a carefull* cleaning with bicarbonate of soda and a liberal (one of the few proper applications of that word :rofl:) application of spray lithium grease.
(*CAUTION: DO NOT GET BICARB IN BATTERY ACID -- IT WILL INSTANTLY AND VIOLENTLY REACT!)

Since I began coating battery terminals twice a year with spray lithium grease 40-something years ago I've never again seen that stuff on a battery terminal.

[68fastback]

:no:

I think he hires a guy to check the oil once a month.




:giggle:

Doesn't MC's SSP* include that?















* Shelbyfest Service Package

:haha:

[Orf]

Since I began coating battery terminals twice a year with spray lithium grease 40-something years ago I've never again seen that stuff on a battery terminal.

I haven't done a thing to my battery terminals in almost 4 years, and I don't see anything like that on mine...

[Shlbylvr]

:no:

I think he hires a guy to check the oil once a month.




:giggle:

:rofl:


Doesn't MC's SSP* include that?















* Shelbyfest Service Package

:haha:

:spitcopy: But that only happens once a year..


:ohsnap:


That is why the terminal looks like it does..



:rofl:

[Alloy Dave]

I thought lithium was a drug. :tease2:

[Joe G]

I thought lithium was a drug. :tease2:

Danny's on drugs. :yes:

http://planetsmilies.net/smoking-smiley-5437.gif

[68fastback]

1816

I heard even Yoda was at Shelbyfest! :crutch:

[68fastback]

I haven't done a thing to my battery terminals in almost 4 years, and I don't see anything like that on mine...

yeah, that's pretty bad. maybe it's the weather? ...has been very wet/humid in Tx this summer.

we could do a poll on "how cruddy is your + battery terminal?". If we use MB's at the standard for 100% cruddy (10/10), on that scale, I've never seen more than about a 5 -lol.

[Carnut]

Gee, that is a lot of corrosion. Probably a small leak in battery around the post.

[Black Vert SS]

That's eroding away faster than Obama's ratings