Notices
C8 General Discussion The place to discuss the next generation of Corvette.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rapid Blue constraints

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-07-2019, 03:19 PM
  #21  
WaxWeekly
Burning Brakes
 
WaxWeekly's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: Yorba Linda CA
Posts: 823
Received 76 Likes on 45 Posts

Default

If you're good with multiple colors, but prefer the light blue, then it might not be a big deal.

I would say the question is this - when you're driving around in your car and you see the rapid blue, are you going to remember you got to drive yours 3 months early or are you going to have regrets?

Skip the regrets. No one wins when regret plays.
Old 10-07-2019, 04:31 PM
  #22  
SERENITY_NOW
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
SERENITY_NOW's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2005
Location: Shelburne Vermont
Posts: 225
Received 3 Likes on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by Zymurgy
Let us know what they (Tommy Jr.) have to say.
I just talked to Tommy Jr about the Rapid Blue & other issues. I am now number 145 out of 280 first wave. Nobody can commit with the strike ongoing. Just as we all surmised, if the strike doesn’t go long, then a spring delivery would be a reasonable assumption is his guess. I would be one of the first produced and delivered. If the strike goes months then all bets are off for any color.
On a different note, what a pleasure to chat with the owner. It is obvious why he carries the legacy he does. Whether I go Rapid Blue or Torch Red, I know that I chose the best dealership. Great Forum!
The following 3 users liked this post by SERENITY_NOW:
glacierbrew907 (10-10-2019), JerriVette (10-09-2019), RapidC84B (10-08-2019)
Old 10-07-2019, 04:34 PM
  #23  
Zymurgy
Moderator

Support Corvetteforum!
 
Zymurgy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: DFW Area TX
Posts: 35,677
Received 15,124 Likes on 6,194 Posts

Default

Thanks for the update.
Old 10-09-2019, 07:36 AM
  #24  
JerriVette
Race Director
 
JerriVette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2003
Location: Bergen county NJ
Posts: 15,826
Received 3,948 Likes on 2,177 Posts

Default

Not sure but as time marches on even with the strike GM suppliers are still preparing their delivery materials to GM...

wouldnt the delivery of materials put an end to constraint timeline by the dates previously posted?
Old 10-09-2019, 12:04 PM
  #25  
Zymurgy
Moderator

Support Corvetteforum!
 
Zymurgy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: DFW Area TX
Posts: 35,677
Received 15,124 Likes on 6,194 Posts

Default

These weren't really constraints, they are controlled releases for the factory floor. I don't see that changing.
Old 10-09-2019, 12:15 PM
  #26  
ScottWood
Pro
 
ScottWood's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2019
Location: VA
Posts: 502
Received 52 Likes on 32 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by JerriVette
Not sure but as time marches on even with the strike GM suppliers are still preparing their delivery materials to GM...

wouldnt the delivery of materials put an end to constraint timeline by the dates previously posted?
I understand what you are suggesting and agree (factory has all the parts in stock for production). The next "constraint(s)" would be 1. when does actual C8 production begin 2. how many can they produce on the line to "catch up".
Old 10-09-2019, 12:20 PM
  #27  
usrodeo4
Drifting
 
usrodeo4's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,325
Received 701 Likes on 373 Posts
Default

Easy answer...get the color you want...that is the most important thing about a car and the most "spiritual"
Old 10-10-2019, 05:00 PM
  #28  
NoSoupForU
Pro
 
NoSoupForU's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Canada 🇨🇦
Posts: 678
Received 499 Likes on 218 Posts
Default

Just saw this 2020 Chev Bolt ... I Guess it’s not an exclusive C8 color



Old 10-10-2019, 07:54 PM
  #29  
z edge
Race Director

 
z edge's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2004
Location: BOOMER SOONER Big 12 Champions 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 - 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 - 2020.....
Posts: 14,862
Received 914 Likes on 527 Posts

Default

The following users liked this post:
glacierbrew907 (10-10-2019)
Old 10-10-2019, 10:35 PM
  #30  
Zymurgy
Moderator

Support Corvetteforum!
 
Zymurgy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: DFW Area TX
Posts: 35,677
Received 15,124 Likes on 6,194 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by NoSoupForU
Just saw this 2020 Chev Bolt ... I Guess it’s not an exclusive C8 color


That is Oasis Blue, paint code WA-322E. Rapid Blue is paint code WA-632D. They aren't the same color.
The following 2 users liked this post by Zymurgy:
Carrot Top (10-11-2019), glacierbrew907 (10-11-2019)
Old 10-11-2019, 12:21 PM
  #31  
z edge
Race Director

 
z edge's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2004
Location: BOOMER SOONER Big 12 Champions 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 - 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 - 2020.....
Posts: 14,862
Received 914 Likes on 527 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Zymurgy
That is Oasis Blue, paint code WA-322E. Rapid Blue is paint code WA-632D. They aren't the same color.
Ha! No Soup For You, NoSoupForU
Old 10-11-2019, 01:45 PM
  #32  
Grimlock13
Melting Slicks
 
Grimlock13's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,684
Received 139 Likes on 119 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by SERENITY_NOW
I just talked to Tommy Jr about the Rapid Blue & other issues. I am now number 145 out of 280 first wave. Nobody can commit with the strike ongoing. Just as we all surmised, if the strike doesn’t go long, then a spring delivery would be a reasonable assumption is his guess. I would be one of the first produced and delivered. If the strike goes months then all bets are off for any color.
On a different note, what a pleasure to chat with the owner. It is obvious why he carries the legacy he does. Whether I go Rapid Blue or Torch Red, I know that I chose the best dealership. Great Forum!
Back in 2013, he was my salesmen for the 2013 GS. Yes was very nice, even gave a tour of the dealership because the car wasn't ready yet. My fault, I arrived earlier then planned as I didn't realize how close my hotel was to the dealership.



Quick Reply: Rapid Blue constraints



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:44 AM.