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Drake Heminger · 12-31-2011, 03:00 PM

According to my rep he got an email stating all his allocations will be picked up in january the three slots are the 5th, 12th, and 19th for the month. He said that the email stated that GM is trying to push the vast majority of orders through this month so Jan will be a huge month for most of us, he said delievery will be in march going off of QC being a week if any and earliest for any will be february although unlikely but some may get through the process faster than others... just thought id share valuable and repitable information

Pappa Joe · 12-31-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

According to my rep he got an email stating all his allocations will be picked up in january the three slots are the 5th, 12th, and 19th for the month. He said that the email stated that GM is trying to push the vast majority of orders through this month so Jan will be a huge month for most of us, he said delievery will be in march going off of QC being a week if any and earliest for any will be february although unlikely but some may get through the process faster than others... just thought id share valuable and repitable information

Great info ,but lets hope us Canucks don't get em in March....I prefer April or may!

Drake Heminger · 12-31-2011, 03:43 PM

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Great info ,but lets hope us Canucks don't get em in March....I prefer April or may!

lol i feel ya bro (:

Max536 · 01-02-2012, 02:30 AM

If They Do, My salesman told me he'll keep mine covered in the showroom until the snow and the cold go away

2012ZL1 · 01-02-2012, 02:39 AM

I want imine now.... Why wait till April or May?

Pappa Joe · 01-02-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

I want imine now.... Why wait till April or May?

Cause in BC they don' know wat snow is

Uneducated Guess · 01-02-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Max536

If They Do, My salesman told me he'll keep mine covered in the showroom until the snow and the cold go away

i wouldn't want mine in a showroom. you'd have everybody that walks by there putting their grubby little hands all over it. no bueno

htron50 · 01-02-2012, 07:42 AM

You really don't want the NEW CAR PREP guy taking the plastic off either. And "wiping" it down. If the dealer is in a "sandy" area, or the car was shipped a long distance, there will be a nice layer of dust ALL OVER IT. Wipe = Scratches. Then you get the guys who "just want to drive it in the lot". My dealer told me NOBODY was going to drive the car. He would call me to be there for delivery given lead proper timing. Also he will not let the new car prep guy pick out the factory build sheets. NOPE. They are to stay intact right where the line left them.

ParisTNDude · 01-02-2012, 07:45 AM

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You really don't want the NEW CAR PREP guy taking the plastic off either. And "wiping" it down. If the dealer is in a "sandy" area, or the car was shipped a long distance, there will be a nice layer of dust ALL OVER IT. Wipe = Scratches. Then you get the guys who "just want to drive it in the lot". My dealer told me NOBODY was going to drive the car. He would call me to be there for delivery given lead proper timing. Also he will not let the new car prep guy pick out the factory build sheets. NOPE. They are to stay intact right where the line left them.

You're right...my dealer prep was awful and some of the scratches are still in the paint after nearly 2 years. I would watch for the truck to come in and supervise if I were getting a ZL1.

htron50 · 01-02-2012, 07:53 AM

And, just a little advise... check it out really well. If you see ANY defects, scratches, I would consider having the Body Shop fix it while you wait/watch. Any dealers on here have any advise (please chime in). What is the best procedure to use with dealer to insure minimal extra curricular activity, repair minimal scratches the show up? Some body shops are better than others, but they should be able to get it pristine unless you simply want to do it yourself.

Ajax Inferno · 01-02-2012, 07:56 AM

We are less than 5 kilometers from our dealers...so on a dry day it will be no problem to get our ZL1 home...

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Originally Posted by Max536

If They Do, My salesman told me he'll keep mine covered in the showroom until the snow and the cold go away

BiggFoot · 01-02-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

According to my rep he got an email stating all his allocations will be picked up in january the three slots are the 5th, 12th, and 19th for the month. He said that the email stated that GM is trying to push the vast majority of orders through this month so Jan will be a huge month for most of us, he said delievery will be in march going off of QC being a week if any and earliest for any will be february although unlikely but some may get through the process faster than others... just thought id share valuable and repitable information

Drake I hope you are right buddy! Although it makes sense for GM to produce all of the ZL1's on order while they are geared up for ZL1 production in January, there may be other circumstances we are unaware of that would prevent them from doing so. We will just have to remain patient and see what happens!

stymie · 01-02-2012, 10:43 AM

WELCOME to WINTER!

The GOODYEAR tires that the ZL1 comes with are rated as SUMMER PERFORMANCE tires with operating temperatures over 40°F & storage above 20°F.

Even IF the initial run of ZL1s have been fully assembled & checked for QC... ready to be loaded on to carriers, what are the chances that the weather will cooperate? Pretty slim! It gets pretty darn cold in Canada & the transports are NOT climate controlled like some; they are full exposed for the most part to the elements. Considering the tire pressures used for shipping purposes combined with temperatures that could VOID the warranty on said tires, do you think that GM/Chevrolet is going to risk that kind of liability? While warranty issues with tires are normally taken up with the tire manufacturer, this is a bit different. I can just visualize two floors of Corporate attorneys scratching their heads on this one. Early release & take your chances... OR go-for-it in Spring & avoid the potential costly hassles/litigation from irate customers & ambulance chasers?

hairtrigger · 01-02-2012, 10:53 AM

GM is sticking to their release which stated the first ZL1's will hit the dealers late first quarter

12-31-2011, 03:00 PM	#1
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	Many orders will be picked up on the 5th and the 12th According to my rep he got an email stating all his allocations will be picked up in january the three slots are the 5th, 12th, and 19th for the month. He said that the email stated that GM is trying to push the vast majority of orders through this month so Jan will be a huge month for most of us, he said delievery will be in march going off of QC being a week if any and earliest for any will be february although unlikely but some may get through the process faster than others... just thought id share valuable and repitable information __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

01-02-2012, 02:39 AM	#5
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	I want imine now.... Why wait till April or May? __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

01-02-2012, 10:53 AM	#14
hairtrigger Drives: 69 Chevelle SS396 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Posts: 700	GM is sticking to their release which stated the first ZL1's will hit the dealers late first quarter __________________

01-02-2012, 02:30 AM	#4
Max536 Drives: ‘12 ZL1 - ‘20 G63 AMG - ‘12 LP550-2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa,Ontario,Canada. "EH" Posts: 296 View My Garage	If They Do, My salesman told me he'll keep mine covered in the showroom until the snow and the cold go away

01-02-2012, 07:42 AM	#8
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	You really don't want the NEW CAR PREP guy taking the plastic off either. And "wiping" it down. If the dealer is in a "sandy" area, or the car was shipped a long distance, there will be a nice layer of dust ALL OVER IT. Wipe = Scratches. Then you get the guys who "just want to drive it in the lot". My dealer told me NOBODY was going to drive the car. He would call me to be there for delivery given lead proper timing. Also he will not let the new car prep guy pick out the factory build sheets. NOPE. They are to stay intact right where the line left them.

01-02-2012, 07:53 AM	#10
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	And, just a little advise... check it out really well. If you see ANY defects, scratches, I would consider having the Body Shop fix it while you wait/watch. Any dealers on here have any advise (please chime in). What is the best procedure to use with dealer to insure minimal extra curricular activity, repair minimal scratches the show up? Some body shops are better than others, but they should be able to get it pristine unless you simply want to do it yourself.

01-02-2012, 10:43 AM	#13
stymie Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 438	WELCOME to WINTER! The GOODYEAR tires that the ZL1 comes with are rated as SUMMER PERFORMANCE tires with operating temperatures over 40°F & storage above 20°F. Even IF the initial run of ZL1s have been fully assembled & checked for QC... ready to be loaded on to carriers, what are the chances that the weather will cooperate? Pretty slim! It gets pretty darn cold in Canada & the transports are NOT climate controlled like some; they are full exposed for the most part to the elements. Considering the tire pressures used for shipping purposes combined with temperatures that could VOID the warranty on said tires, do you think that GM/Chevrolet is going to risk that kind of liability? While warranty issues with tires are normally taken up with the tire manufacturer, this is a bit different. I can just visualize two floors of Corporate attorneys scratching their heads on this one. Early release & take your chances... OR go-for-it in Spring & avoid the potential costly hassles/litigation from irate customers & ambulance chasers?