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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I just ordered a GS 6spd Coupe and was interested as to what kind of engine, suspension, brake, and electronic tests the factory does?

Just curious..thanks.

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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your new GS!!

The short version, excerpted from a Cnet article:

Afterward, the cars go into what's called the dynamic vehicle test, where automated systems run them through about 800 different diagnostics, looking to ensure that every single new Corvette is ready to be shipped to its owner.
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-99...g=2547-1_3-0-5


Have fun. Be ready to post pics when you get your new baby.
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Sure will, thanks for the link..
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Afterward, the cars go into what's called the dynamic vehicle test, where automated systems run them through about 800 different diagnostics, looking to ensure that every single new Corvette is ready to be shipped to its owner.
We did the factory tour during the 2009 NCC and remember watching the test. GS's were brand new then too

(almost as much fun as watching them try to drown each Vette in the water booth)
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Did the museum pick up / factory tour last Thursday. There were numerous tests done on our vehicles. Very interesting and seemed very in depth as well. I remember as the vehicles rolled off of the line there was a front end check/allignment, Speed check test up to 80 on the dyno. Then every so often vehicles were put on an outside rumble test, water seal test, and a sound / electronic test. I am sure there was more but those were the ones that I remember.

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