Z/28 Clone free zone = parts restriction
GM has just announced, in an effort to prevent Z/28 cloning, approx 40 specific Z/28 parts will be restricted:
With the launch of the new Camaro Z/28, approximately 40 different Z/28 specific parts will be placed on restriction. This action is being taken to protect the vehicle’s brand and customer’s investment by preventing the “cloning” of the Z/28. Dealers will be required to obtain specific vehicle & owner information before any parts order request can begin. Part orders for the restricted parts will be monitored and reported to the Camaro Program Team, GM Regional Warranty Managers and appropriate Field personnel. Z/28 parts replaced for warranty, will be requested back through the parts return process, for analysis. |
The list:
22958646 ROTOR-FRT BRK 22958647 ROTOR-RR BRK 22958658 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK 22958607 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK 22958637 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK 22958634 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK 23179350 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL 23179351 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL 23487228 SCOOP ASM-HOOD AIR 22968220 ESCUTCHEON – FRT GRL EMB 23468210 EMBLEM – FRT GRILL (Flow Tie) 22954889 WHEEL ASM-STRG 22873225 WHEEL-FRT 22873227 WHEEL-RR 23179322 FLARE ASM-F/FDR 23179323 FLARE ASM-F/FDR 23179324 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG 23179325 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG 23172755 DIFFERENTIAL ASM 23172756 DIFFERENTIAL ASM 22908036 EMBLEM ASM – E/Gate 22908498 EMBLEM ASM – FRT GRL 22894294 SEAT ASM-FRT 22894302 SEAT ASM-FRT 23473010 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV 23473011 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV 23468208 GRILLE – FRT UPR 22925211 PLATE – F/FDR VEH NA 22972716 COVER – D/SEAT BK 22972708 COVER – P/SEAT BK 12653293 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT 12653294 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT 23104737 SPOILER – F/END 22997723 FASCIA – FRT BPR 22985096 FASCIA – RR BPR LWR 22968219 COVER – FRT FOG LP OPG 22966600 COVER – A/CL HSG 23468209 PLATE – FRT GRL EMB BKG |
I hope so at this price. :)
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This was the case back in '87 with the Buick GNX
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There will be after market.
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In other words, GM is going to charge you out the *** if you need to replace those parts. Not to say I would do any different, but its likely a multitude of factors since it appears there will only be 2 years of limited production on the Z/28 they don't want to hold onto a warehouse of specific parts when production ceases. It just happens to also be a great marketing ploy.
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Having owned several cars... including the aforementioned GNX... which were either parts restricted or which the manufacturer eventually stopped supporting, I would highly recommend anyone who plans on keeping their Z/28 for any length of time to stock up now. There is no downside to doing that; either you will need the part or you will be able to sell it for more than you paid for it once GM stops making them.
Restricting parts to prevent cloning sounds great now, but ten years down the road you will realize it sucks when the part you need is unavailable from GM and you have to hunt it down and pay the outlandish new market price. And that WILL happen. Been there, done that and, like I said, a smart person woiuld stock up now. |
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Those things are going to be damaged within a year for sure if you drive the car. |
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^^^That's a good idea! +1 for anyone with a Z/28 especially
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