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GM Relocating Performance Build Center to Bowling Green
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01-31-2013, 09:40 AM | #2 |
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01-31-2013, 02:07 PM | #3 |
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I always thought this feature was a cool option for Corvette buyers. A lot of people are unaware that they can put their hands on their incomplete engine as part of the build process. It's one of the most unique options in the automotive industry.
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02-02-2013, 07:29 AM | #4 |
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WTH Chevy? Why is it that Chevy is going to allow tours of thier brand new top of the line sports car plant? I've been trying to get a tour of the Camaro plant in Canada since ordering a ZL1 last Feb 1st. All I get is crap answers. They aren't even having the buyers/builders party in Canada this year.
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02-02-2013, 09:59 AM | #6 | |
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GM has dramtically cut back buyer/build access to Corvette following some visitors spouting off online about tightening hardware on the assembly line and pulling cars out in the yard after the treadmill and burning tires on their new cars....it almost killed it for everyone in 2009. BG is an older, more quaint facillity, and GM almost certainly only keeps it open to us in such a unique way more out of habit and loyalty to the Corvette buyer. The museum operates the tours and has been able to keep the tours going....without that presence, Im certain GM would have halted this activity years ago to eliminate liability alone. |
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02-07-2013, 10:49 PM | #8 |
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I love this!
This will make the BG Plant Tours that much better!
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02-07-2013, 10:51 PM | #9 |
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I plan on going sometime this year when the C7 starts production.
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02-09-2013, 12:27 PM | #10 | |
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02-14-2013, 03:35 PM | #11 |
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It's cool, and a bit inconvenient for me. I'll explain: It used to be in Wixom, MI, while not close it's closer to Detroit than Bowling Green. On the upside, it'll give me an excuse to visit the National Corvette Museum.
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02-17-2013, 07:39 PM | #12 |
Hail to the King baby!
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Wixom was all about LSA and LS7 and the odd LS3 with dry sump for the Grand Sport. All hand built.
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