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Apr 7, 2014 | 01:20 AM

msaldivar

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Constraints

How much of a problem is the dual roof constraint? What does the 20% constraint mean? My order is going in this week via Macmulkin.
Should I consider other roof options or wait and see?
No order number yet, they got my deposit on 4/3. Assume order placed soon...but wondering about constraint delays...

Apr 7, 2014 | 01:52 AM

Jay_Davis

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That means that only 20% of the allocations will allow that option. So yes, it liable to cause you a problem.

Apr 7, 2014 | 03:16 AM

fdxpilot

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Originally Posted by msaldivar

There is a possibility that the first allocation after you place your order could qualify for dual roofs. However, statistically, your dealer would have to get 5 coupe orders to be fairly sure of getting a coupe with dual roofs. That doesn't even take into account that every third allocation or so is for a convertible, which doesn't even count towards the total of 5.

Since the clear top has started to show up into the dealer accessory channel, I would get either the painted or clear-coat CF roof.

Apr 7, 2014 | 07:53 AM

LIStingray

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MacMulkin has 40-42 allocations for coupes per two week cycle, so I don't see that being any real issue as Tommy should be able to order 8 of his coupes with the two roof package, which is pretty close (actually slightly higher) to what the historical take rate is.
I would not be concerned at all.

Apr 9, 2014 | 08:54 PM

REDRWUT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay_Davis

That means that only 20% of the allocations will allow that option. So yes, it liable to cause you a problem.

at what point would you know this would be a problem? prior to delivery or at ordering time? when would a person have to make a decision to change his order?