[Z06] Stuff falling off already
04-14-2002, 03:03 AM
#21
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Re: Stuff falling off already (figment)
ME TOO!!
I found a small black sheet-metal screw under the drivers seat when I was investigating the rocking-chair problem.
Saved the screw for posterity. I think these are probably just screws that fell out of the workers hand when they were assembling them.
Do you have any idea what the number of opportunities for a flaw are on a assembly as complex as an automobile, let alone one as technically advanced as a Z06? I had one GM car I would consider "flawless" (although - with all due respect - I have a hard time accepting that anyone has ever taken delivery of a "flawless" mass-production car) - my wife's Lumina had no problems that we ever had to take it back to the dealer for - but a 16 year old girl soon fixed that to the tune of $10,800 in collision damage.
best regards -
mqqn
I found a small black sheet-metal screw under the drivers seat when I was investigating the rocking-chair problem.
Saved the screw for posterity. I think these are probably just screws that fell out of the workers hand when they were assembling them.
Do you have any idea what the number of opportunities for a flaw are on a assembly as complex as an automobile, let alone one as technically advanced as a Z06? I had one GM car I would consider "flawless" (although - with all due respect - I have a hard time accepting that anyone has ever taken delivery of a "flawless" mass-production car) - my wife's Lumina had no problems that we ever had to take it back to the dealer for - but a 16 year old girl soon fixed that to the tune of $10,800 in collision damage.
best regards -
mqqn
04-14-2002, 03:10 AM
#22
Le Mans Master
Re: Stuff falling off already (CP)
God, that's the franambulator screw!!!! Don't drive your car until you get it fixed! You're lucky the car runs at all!!!!!!
best regards -
mqqn
04-15-2002, 10:42 AM
#23
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Re: Stuff falling off already (rbartick)
Sounds like I should go around checking fasteners on my car. Maybe our pals at BG just throw a handful of loose parts into each car to see who's paying attention :)
04-15-2002, 11:49 AM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (figment)
figment, I'm not so sure about Japanese perfection. I just picked up a new Nissan Maxima SE...beautiful car (used as a daily driver) and it came (from the factory) with the steering wheel off center and a very "crooked" MAXIMA emblem in the rear. Both items were fixed by the dealer within the first week...but my first comment to my wife was that someone must have a had a little too much SAKI the night before.
:D
BTW, the Maxima is my first import ever...I've had roughly over 35 cars since I started driving back in '70.
[Modified by Mark S., 9:50 AM 4/15/2002]
:D
BTW, the Maxima is my first import ever...I've had roughly over 35 cars since I started driving back in '70.
[Modified by Mark S., 9:50 AM 4/15/2002]
04-15-2002, 09:49 PM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (Powerhungry)
My last sports car was made in Japan. (Acura Type R). It was flawless. The American legacy car makers still have a ways to go IMO. Although the Z06 is a great car, there are many more build related problems with it than I would expect for this caliber of car.
For an interesting article comparing the reliability to a BMW M Coupe, see http://www.lumenique.com/Cars/Z06%20pg/.htm :)
For an interesting article comparing the reliability to a BMW M Coupe, see http://www.lumenique.com/Cars/Z06%20pg/.htm :)
BTW, I paid STICKER for the Type R, drove it 1 year and sold it for the same price. Still took a bath in taxes and interest, etc. but did much better than I would have with most other cars.
04-16-2002, 01:53 AM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (rbartick)
>Sell it and get a Lexus
Geez, I'm sorry I started this thread.
Geez, I'm sorry I started this thread.
04-16-2002, 10:53 AM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (SMFCPACFP)
I apologize for any inconvenience and distress I caused you. :jester
04-16-2002, 11:37 AM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (rbartick)
I apologize for any inconvenience and distress I caused you. :jester
04-16-2002, 12:48 PM
#30
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Re: Stuff falling off already (figment)
>I'm sure he will forgive you if you go over and replace
>all his missing screws and loose nuts
I hope you are referring to his car :lol:
[Modified by rbartick, 10:48 AM 4/16/2002]
>all his missing screws and loose nuts
I hope you are referring to his car :lol:
[Modified by rbartick, 10:48 AM 4/16/2002]
04-18-2002, 06:23 PM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (figment)
I apologize for any inconvenience and distress I caused you. :jester I'm sure he will forgive you if you go over and replace all his missing screws and loose nuts:) :jester
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04-18-2002, 08:29 PM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (SMFCPACFP)
>I don't have that problem. I don't own a Honda.
Neither do I, what's your point? :p:
Neither do I, what's your point? :p:
04-18-2002, 08:33 PM
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Re: Stuff falling off already (rbartick)
>I don't have that problem. I don't own a Honda.
Neither do I, what's your point? :p:
Neither do I, what's your point? :p: