Notices
Ask Tadge Archived: Corvette's Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter answers questions from the CorvetteForum community.

Roof Panel Constraint

 
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2015 | 07:32 AM
  #1  
b4i4getit's Avatar
b4i4getit
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,813
Likes: 287
From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Default Roof Panel Constraint

Tadge,

Why is the body color roof constantly on constraint since the C7 was introduced ? There does not appear to be any problems getting enough body color hoods to meet production needs so why is there a problem with the roof panels ?
Old Jul 3, 2015 | 12:34 PM
  #2  
cor28vettes's Avatar
cor28vettes
Race Director
15 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,206
Likes: 1,139
From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
Default

SWAG is there are issues from the supplier such as quality control. Very costly process for GM if you sell a car w/defective or problem prone parts.
Old Jul 4, 2015 | 08:21 AM
  #3  
2016 Stingray's Avatar
2016 Stingray
Navigator
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Rockwall Texas
Default

I was notified yesterday of the constraint on the STD car color roof panel for my order. I opted to change to the visible carbon fiber and my dealer said order was accepted. There must be a temporary shortage of roof panels for all available color options.
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 11:24 AM
  #4  
Jay_Davis's Avatar
Jay_Davis
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 90
From: Hillsdale NJ
Default

Originally Posted by 2016 Stingray
I was notified yesterday of the constraint on the STD car color roof panel for my order. I opted to change to the visible carbon fiber and my dealer said order was accepted. There must be a temporary shortage of roof panels for all available color options.
Temporary??? Its been on constraint for 2 years.
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:24 PM
  #5  
2016 Stingray's Avatar
2016 Stingray
Navigator
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Rockwall Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Jay_Davis
Temporary??? Its been on constraint for 2 years.

It appears you have more knowledge on this subject than what I could find on the forums.


My personal knowledge comes from my limited experience after placing my 2016 order. I think the visible carbon fiber is striking and I am more than happy with that change.

Get notified of new replies

To Roof Panel Constraint

 




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:44 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE