RideZX6R

And I was so excited to get my dealer's first allocation...

Guess I'll have to be patient

mitchydkid

It is worth waiting not to settle on an automatic. I have ordered a GS with manual and figure if it is delayed a cycle or two I will just have more money saved up for down payment or options.

I do wonder why the transmission is on constraint. Was there a production hiccup? Is there a design change/improvement? I doubt it is too high of demand as fewer and fewer Corvette drivers are choosing to control the car themselves. I also find it curious they put a constraint on this early for cars that are months away. Very strange.

Navyproud

I agree, but then I started thinking from the business point of view. It's a good way for GM to make an additional profit since the Auto cost more. I'm not sure what to do now, hoping the constraint will not last long.

rcooper

The track guys are ordering the GS and they all want to 7M. Going for the best track car they can get, avoiding heating issues and better reliability.
Just a guess on my part...but...

JerryU

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If it's mostly Z06's getting M7's, that is a different trans than the one for the lower hp LT1. Mostly a different 1st gear ratio to handle the extra torque of the LT4. Perhaps that messed up GM's demand forecast to Tremic.

I don't track and would not take an A8 at the same price as an M7, if offered! Hope when I order my 2019 GS I can still get one or at least a dual clutch trans without a torque converter!

Corgidog1

I thought the track guys would be ordering the auto because it is faster, not the M7.

Bmwmike

The manual is what I want as well. I just picked up a 2016 Z51 but I will trade it in as soon as I can get a GS M7. I called the sales man and asked him to keep me posted on the arrival of the GS.

aerobaticflyer

For my edification where do you get this info on constraint reports? I don't see anything on the sticky thread.

JoesC5

Quote from post #5

"If it's mostly Z06's getting M7's, that is a different trans than the one for the lower hp LT1. Mostly a different 1st gear ratio to handle the extra torque of the LT4. Perhaps that messed up GM's demand forecast to Tremic.

I don't track and would not take an A8 at the same price as an M7, if offered! Hope when I order my 2019 GS I can still get one or at least a dual clutch trans without a torque converter! "


Except for 4th gear(1:1) all the other six gear ratios(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6rh, 7th) are different between the Z06 and the Stingray and the Z51/GS.

Since the M7 in the GS is the same M7 used in the 2014-2016 Z51, they should have a steady supply from Tremec. More likely an over supply of A8's(especially since the word is out on them about flexplate/torque Convertor/transmission problems) and GM is "forcing" A8's onto the dealer/customer.

aerobaticflyer

My dealer confirmed the M7 is on start up constraint...the Watkins Glen Gray isn't as of the moment. He asked if I wanted to switch to the A8. No Bueno. Sticking to getting what I want.....or at least what I think I want.

jivor

My dealer in Florida mentioned that Watkin's Glen was on constraint. Does anyone have any information to support that?

aerobaticflyer

My dealer (not in Florida though I am) said he can get WG gray with A8 ordered this week. Just not with M7. So the color itself must not be on constraint right?

mumbojumbo

My dealer also mentioned constraint on M7, but did not mention anything about Watkins Glen Gray.

If your status is at 2000, does that just literally mean GM is confirming receipt of the order? Would you get to 2000 if there are constraints on the order?

RideZX6R

My dealer got an allocation notice for their first 2017, called me as I was #1 on the list... I put in an order for an M7 coupe, they attempted to place it and was told it was on constraint, so they ordered a GS Convertible for the guy on #2 - coincidentally it was WGG in color.

They said they'll try and resubmit Tuesday (today), as a special order and if they are still on constraint, they'll keep trying until they can place it.

I'm ok with this, gives me even more time to save a bigger down payment, or more money for mods... Whichever haha

Not sure on that last part - Someone else might know

mumbojumbo

Interesting... Last friday I placed an order (M7, Watkins Gray, few other options). Today I checked the status with the dealer and it's at 2000.

mracer14

Dealer called today. Said my GS M7 order was accepted by GM.

Bmwmike

Its odd you can order one at the dealer but not build a GS on the Chevrolet website.

fdxpilot

No, that's pretty normal at the beginning of the model year.

Grimlock13

I just went to the Chevy build website. It isn't updated for 2017 yet. It says 2016 and you can pick exterior colors that are no longer available.

Everyone is saying the M7 is on "constraint" but without the Percentage number it is pointless. Ie. If they say 50% constraint then half of the orders total for that period can have that option and half can't. GM gives those to dealers and say you have X cars you can order and X can have M7 and the rest A8.

I made up the 50% as I have no idea it could be any percentage even 0% , if it is 0% then nobody can order M7 and that doesn't seem the case since people have stated they could order them and some can't

AUTO_X_AL

yes, see below.

it means they've accepted it and it's in the system. Essentially it's starting down the path to being built. 1100 is just an order that doesn't have an allocation to move it to 2000 or its no build able because of constraints or production delays. Your order should move steadily over the coming weeks. 3000,3300 are next for you. A TPW is usually assigned not too long after the status update to 2000.

they must have had a ton of allocations because most were on a 0% constraint. Did they just tell you or did they send you the status update from GM?