Crystal Red Problems - Why Event Code Advances?
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Crystal Red Problems - Why Event Code Advances?
Just read another members posting that his Crystal Red Coupe order moved to event code 3400 today. My event code moved to 3000 today, yet my dealer says there is no listing of a TPW. If the Crystal Red is such a problem right now, why are the event codes advancing? Why can't my dealer tell me the TPW? Would the plant not provide a TPW if they are still having problems with Crystal Red?
Just as soon as I think I have this order process all figured out, I get confussed again!
Just as soon as I think I have this order process all figured out, I get confussed again!
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If any forum dealers read this posting, my Order No. is MDXNK7. Would you mind checking event code status and seeing if a TPW is listed? Thanks.
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Just read another members posting that his Crystal Red Coupe order moved to event code 3400 today. My event code moved to 3000 today, yet my dealer says there is no listing of a TPW. If the Crystal Red is such a problem right now, why are the event codes advancing? Why can't my dealer tell me the TPW? Would the plant not provide a TPW if they are still having problems with Crystal Red?
Just as soon as I think I have this order process all figured out, I get confussed again!
Just as soon as I think I have this order process all figured out, I get confussed again!
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The worse part is that the next payment on the GTO is due on the 24th... i'm hoping it arrives before then so I can get rid of her beforehand.
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Hey People, this "Red Crystal Metalic" is not a new color to GM. The Impala has had it for the last 2 years and they call it "Red Jewel Tintcoat". I am not sure but I think Chevrolet only charges $295 for the Impala verus $750 for the Corvette. The paint code for both these colors is 80U. I would think the Impala has more paint surface then the Corvette. 
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Hey People, this "Red Crystal Metalic" is not a new color to GM. The Impala has had it for the last 2 years and they call it "Red Jewel Tintcoat". I am not sure but I think Chevrolet only charges $295 for the Impala verus $750 for the Corvette. The paint code for both these colors is 80U. I would think the Impala has more paint surface then the Corvette.
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80U is the paint code for the discontinued Monterey Red color (aka Red Jewel Tintcoat), used on the Vettes for model years 2006 and 2007.
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Just read another members posting that his Crystal Red Coupe order moved to event code 3400 today. My event code moved to 3000 today, yet my dealer says there is no listing of a TPW. If the Crystal Red is such a problem right now, why are the event codes advancing? Why can't my dealer tell me the TPW? Would the plant not provide a TPW if they are still having problems with Crystal Red?
Just as soon as I think I have this order process all figured out, I get confussed again!
Just as soon as I think I have this order process all figured out, I get confussed again!
First of all - constraints that have been issued after your order was accepted do not concern you. So any discussion of a CR constraint does not impact your order in any way. My CR car is going to be finished Friday at 9:30 as an example.
At event code 3000, the TPW is not available - except as an educated guess based on previous orders. Even at 3100 the TPW on becomes "more stable". I don't believe my TPW was firmly established until my event code reached 3300.
I hope this helps. When you move to 3300 then you should be hearing of a firm TPW from your dealer.
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I will tell you what I know - hopefully it is accurate.
First of all - constraints that have been issued after your order was accepted do not concern you. So any discussion of a CR constraint does not impact your order in any way. My CR car is going to be finished Friday at 9:30 as an example.
At event code 3000, the TPW is not available - except as an educated guess based on previous orders. Even at 3100 the TPW on becomes "more stable". I don't believe my TPW was firmly established until my event code reached 3300.
I hope this helps. When you move to 3300 then you should be hearing of a firm TPW from your dealer.
First of all - constraints that have been issued after your order was accepted do not concern you. So any discussion of a CR constraint does not impact your order in any way. My CR car is going to be finished Friday at 9:30 as an example.
At event code 3000, the TPW is not available - except as an educated guess based on previous orders. Even at 3100 the TPW on becomes "more stable". I don't believe my TPW was firmly established until my event code reached 3300.
I hope this helps. When you move to 3300 then you should be hearing of a firm TPW from your dealer.