Myfourth1

Not sure if this is a dup, nor do I know if this is true, but I'm being told by a reputable dealer that there is a nationwide constraint on standard brakes for the Grand Sport on factory orders. The only brakes available to order at this time are the carbon ceramic brakes.

Now before anyone goes bashing what I said above, I am no expert when it comes to constraints and I have no idea how long this is going to last, so if anyone (Zmurgy?) has any insight I'd appreciate it. I can't find the exact configuration I want from inventory so I plan to factory order my GS and this is an obvious show stopper for me.

Anybody know what's going on?

Supersonic 427

Don't know if this is true, but if it is.... this would also include the Z06 standard brakes, as they are the same!

Elevenbravo

From what I know, I'd doubt it.

My standard brake GS was ordered on 2/7/17 and 3200 (scheduled) on 02/10/17 for the week of 03/06/17.

mountainears

When I was at a dealer in Arkansas on my way back from the museum (Bale Chevrolet) someone mentioned that same thing to me, the person that does the orders there. Again, not certain how valid/current it is, but I did hear it.

Reason222

that would suck! when I ordered my grand sport, the manual transmissions were on constraint! I was looking forward to being one of the first ones to have a grand sport, but I wasn't going to switch to an Auto just for that. the wait was terrible though!

Al@MatickChevy

This is correct. I ordered 10 non Z06 and nationwide there were 20 J56 brakes.

The Z06's showed a similar number. In either case, I had no J56 availability. This is the first week in quite some time that the constraint has been so dramatic. It's been on and off since august.

mpuzach

I just checked the National Constraints Report. J56 brakes are on 0% constraint for both Grand Sport and Z06. The constraint is due to a supplier restriction and is expected to last at least until sometime in March.

redman76

No constraints on my GS that was built and delivered last week

C7stevegs

I ordered my GS on feb 7 and has a TPW of 3/20 and no word of a delay from dealer. I hope nothing has changed!! If it has oh well it will get here at some point.

Al@MatickChevy

If you guys have orders in prior, you shouldn't have an issue. It's the orders that are current and going forward.

Myfourth1

^^^ I plan to order mine at the beginning of March, assuming the loyalty discount is continued.

Al@MatickChevy

Let me know if I can help.

mpuzach

Keep in mind that you're eligible only for incentives that are in effect at the time of delivery, not at the time of placing the order.

Myfourth1

It's effective at time of invoice....once they have a VIN# is what I've been told, not at time of delivery...

mpuzach

Correct. My point was that there's no way to know at the time of ordering what incentives will be available at the time of invoice / delivery.

Myfourth1

I'm hoping that the loyalty incentive will carry forward into March. If so, I hope to place my order as soon as I know it's been continued. My assumption is that it will be invoiced before the end of March....but that's a risk I guess I'll have to take. Wish me luck.

PS...I plan to order a 2LT GS, Arctic White / Adrenaline Red Auto, with pearl nickel wheels, NAV and red calipers.

JerryU

Interesting, just ordered similar today after I sold my 2014! This will be my 5th Vette. Have had 2 reds, a ~purple in my '93 Anniversary Vette and Yellow. Wanted something different and wife liked white the best. Saw a base white with 2LT red interior and liked it. Also added red seat belts, red calipers and upgraded side skirts and splitter. Selected the machined face aluminum wheels. Had black wheels on the 2014 and gray on my Z51 C6 so thought that combo would be attractive and different.

Coming from a 3LT but don't use NAV very often and my Garman (we only use now when renting cars as the wife's new SUV has NAV) came with free lifetime updates for less than it costs to update the GM system! Found a mount that fits the C7 perfectly.

Also the 3LT I sold today had full Kalahari on the dash that is not longer available. Thought the 2LT looked better than adding a small amount on the dash and red was different and we liked the look on the car we saw! To each their own. I'll find a way to spend the savings!

trumanjd1

Please...what type and mfg mount for your Garmin on your C7?... I have 2015 C7 without Nav...and would like to mount Garmin...Also...cost and where you purchased...thanks.

thill444

Congrats on selling your car! Good luck on the next one.

If my next car is a Corvette I think it will be a GS.

JerryU

A buddy has this ProClip but not on a Vette. He keeps his connected all the time. Very sturdy.

Found a video that shows how it connects to a C7. It is at the bottom of this page:
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...034-13118.cmsv

Perfect spot for me. When not in use just pull the Garman off of the post. I could also mount my phone (and for folks who use theirs for a GPS would work fine) but I never have it on when driving the vette-so no need. It comes in two parts. Both well engineered and they have them for many cars and many devices. There is a base and then a specific mount for the device you're mounting, sold separately. Must have 50 GPS devices listed.

I only "found it," which helped make my 2LT vs 3LT decision. Won't get my GS for ~6 weeks, it's just in the build cycle.




Well built and when not in use takes up little room.