Delivery Inspection Recommendations
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Melting Slicks
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Delivery Inspection Recommendations
I am not sure if this has been covered but I thought I would ask. I should be taking delivery of my 2026 Z06 coup in a week or so and am putting together a check list to run through before I officially take delivery. I started a punch list for visual inspection and driving inspection....I know I am missing a lot...what else should I be looking at before taking ownership...
Visual Inspections:
Driving inspection:
Visual Inspections:
- Suction cup marks on the paint
- Paint quality in general
- Chipping/pealing of the paint where the bumpers meet the body and around the lights
- Defects or cracks starting on the headlights
- Body panel alignments, bumpers to body, door jams, frunk...
- Wheels for defects/chips
- Int grab handle alignment
Driving inspection:
- Alignment - steering wheel is at 12:00 when going straight. car does not pull
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Other than making sure everything works, it sounds like you have a good head start. Congrats on the new Z06.
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Melting Slicks
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A few members reported having this issue but didn't see it until after delivery. The theory is they are caused by the robotics'...
Suction cup marks in paint - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
Suction cup marks in paint - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
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This is a little dated, but here’s what the dealers are supposed to check during PDI (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...pdi-forms.html)
I thought that a member here also posted their own pre-delivery checklist, but I couldn’t find the thread. Your search-fu may be better than mine.
Good luck with the delivery and I hope everything checks out
I thought that a member here also posted their own pre-delivery checklist, but I couldn’t find the thread. Your search-fu may be better than mine.
Good luck with the delivery and I hope everything checks out
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Melting Slicks
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From: Myrtle Beach SC/Charlotte NC
This is a little dated, but here’s what the dealers are supposed to check during PDI (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...pdi-forms.html)
I thought that a member here also posted their own pre-delivery checklist, but I couldn’t find the thread. Your search-fu may be better than mine.
Good luck with the delivery and I hope everything checks out
I thought that a member here also posted their own pre-delivery checklist, but I couldn’t find the thread. Your search-fu may be better than mine.
Good luck with the delivery and I hope everything checks out
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Melting Slicks
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From: Myrtle Beach SC/Charlotte NC
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks....I definitely don't want to get too excited to get in and take it home...
I learned a hard lesson with a 2014 RAM 3500 Limited I had ordered...when it came in, I was too focused on making sure the dealer didn't wash it that I forgot to take it for a test ride on the highway. First time on the highway (less the 50 miles on the truck) there was a crazy vibration between 65 and 75, I spent the next 6 months going back and forth to the dealer as they tried to solve the issue...ended up doing a "buy back".....
I learned a hard lesson with a 2014 RAM 3500 Limited I had ordered...when it came in, I was too focused on making sure the dealer didn't wash it that I forgot to take it for a test ride on the highway. First time on the highway (less the 50 miles on the truck) there was a crazy vibration between 65 and 75, I spent the next 6 months going back and forth to the dealer as they tried to solve the issue...ended up doing a "buy back".....
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* Take a business card and use it as a feeler gauge. Run it around the seam between each headlight assembly and adjacent body panel. It should not bind or get stuck. If it does they may be too close potentially causing rubbing and chipped or bubbled paint where they rub. Common problem.
* Be sure to do your paint inspection in direct sunlight or bring an inspection light or high powered LED to check the paint. Most showroom and delivery areas don't have sufficient lighting to catch defects, especially if the dealer applied a nice shiny detailer during new car prep. It does wonders to hide swirls, water spots, suction cup marks etc.
* Two common body problem areas: Look where the rear fascia and rear fender meet on the wheel well arch. Look to see the door and body boomerangs line up when viewed from the top or behind.
* Be sure to do your paint inspection in direct sunlight or bring an inspection light or high powered LED to check the paint. Most showroom and delivery areas don't have sufficient lighting to catch defects, especially if the dealer applied a nice shiny detailer during new car prep. It does wonders to hide swirls, water spots, suction cup marks etc.
* Two common body problem areas: Look where the rear fascia and rear fender meet on the wheel well arch. Look to see the door and body boomerangs line up when viewed from the top or behind.
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* Take a business card and use it as a feeler gauge. Run it around the seam between each headlight assembly and adjacent body panel. It should not bind or get stuck. If it does they may be too close potentially causing rubbing and chipped or bubbled paint where they rub. Common problem.
* Be sure to do your paint inspection in direct sunlight or bring an inspection light or high powered LED to check the paint. Most showroom and delivery areas don't have sufficient lighting to catch defects, especially if the dealer applied a nice shiny detailer during new car prep. It does wonders to hide swirls, water spots, suction cup marks etc.
* Two common body problem areas: Look where the rear fascia and rear fender meet on the wheel well arch. Look to see the door and body boomerangs line up when viewed from the top or behind.
* Be sure to do your paint inspection in direct sunlight or bring an inspection light or high powered LED to check the paint. Most showroom and delivery areas don't have sufficient lighting to catch defects, especially if the dealer applied a nice shiny detailer during new car prep. It does wonders to hide swirls, water spots, suction cup marks etc.
* Two common body problem areas: Look where the rear fascia and rear fender meet on the wheel well arch. Look to see the door and body boomerangs line up when viewed from the top or behind.
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This is a little dated, but here’s what the dealers are supposed to check during PDI (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...pdi-forms.html)
I thought that a member here also posted their own pre-delivery checklist, but I couldn’t find the thread. Your search-fu may be better than mine.
Good luck with the delivery and I hope everything checks out
I thought that a member here also posted their own pre-delivery checklist, but I couldn’t find the thread. Your search-fu may be better than mine.
Good luck with the delivery and I hope everything checks out
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I have seen many cars from the factory, on Corvette Boulevard and in showrooms that have minor body panel mismatches and numerous little defects nose to tail.
These cars are from "perfect" and will remain a mass produced car for the duration of it's production run.
Working in in aerospace , I am familiar with design tolerances and I have seen the assembly line at Bowling Green.
Don't be surprised when you see minor mismatches and surface defects, it is more common than many people think.
I can easily see small imperfections on My 2023 Coupe every time I look at it but I am more than happy with it, it is a beautiful car.
These cars are from "perfect" and will remain a mass produced car for the duration of it's production run.
Working in in aerospace , I am familiar with design tolerances and I have seen the assembly line at Bowling Green.
Don't be surprised when you see minor mismatches and surface defects, it is more common than many people think.
I can easily see small imperfections on My 2023 Coupe every time I look at it but I am more than happy with it, it is a beautiful car.
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* Take a business card and use it as a feeler gauge. Run it around the seam between each headlight assembly and adjacent body panel. It should not bind or get stuck. If it does they may be too close potentially causing rubbing and chipped or bubbled paint where they rub. Common problem.
* Be sure to do your paint inspection in direct sunlight or bring an inspection light or high powered LED to check the paint. Most showroom and delivery areas don't have sufficient lighting to catch defects, especially if the dealer applied a nice shiny detailer during new car prep. It does wonders to hide swirls, water spots, suction cup marks etc.
* Two common body problem areas: Look where the rear fascia and rear fender meet on the wheel well arch. Look to see the door and body boomerangs line up when viewed from the top or behind.
* Be sure to do your paint inspection in direct sunlight or bring an inspection light or high powered LED to check the paint. Most showroom and delivery areas don't have sufficient lighting to catch defects, especially if the dealer applied a nice shiny detailer during new car prep. It does wonders to hide swirls, water spots, suction cup marks etc.
* Two common body problem areas: Look where the rear fascia and rear fender meet on the wheel well arch. Look to see the door and body boomerangs line up when viewed from the top or behind.
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Melting Slicks
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So I took delivery and went through all these inspection steps…very helpful. Thankfully everything checked out!
I thought of this one after I took delivery, some members have posted issues removing and/or replacing the top on a coup. I suggest that as an additional step just incase adjustments need to be made..
I thought of this one after I took delivery, some members have posted issues removing and/or replacing the top on a coup. I suggest that as an additional step just incase adjustments need to be made..