For $4K+, will you build your own engine?
12-03-2021, 09:45 AM
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For $4K+, will you build your own engine?
They said they're bringing the BYOE option back. This seems like a neat option, but honestly, it's such a technical engine that I feel like I could better spend $4k on other things and let the trained experts do the work. Now if my name was going in sub-type on the builder name plate, that might change my mind. I know...vanity is vanity, but wouldn't it be cool to have your name on the plaque saying you were involved in the build of your car?
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12-03-2021, 09:52 AM
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They said they're bringing the BYOE option back. This seems like a neat option, but honestly, it's such a technical engine that I feel like I could better spend $4k on other things and let the trained experts do the work. Now if I my name was going in sub-type on the builder name plate, that might change my mind. I know...vanity is vanity, but wouldn't it be cool to have your name on the plaque saying you were involved in the build of your car?
If it gets priced similarly to previous, it'll be over $5000 for the experience. It's not cheap.
Technical engine or not, it won't be a problem for the customer to build it with the guidance of the instructor. You'll be walked through every, single step, and will have the same computers they use to check their work, checking your work.
And to be clear: you're doing the work. You're attaching things, cleaning things, oiling things, bolting things in. From a bare block all the way to a running engine. The instructor will help you if you need it. And there's a station or two where a machine does something for you. But outside of that: it's all on you.
12-03-2021, 09:51 AM
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I would build it for a $4K discount.
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12-03-2021, 09:52 AM
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They said they're bringing the BYOE option back. This seems like a neat option, but honestly, it's such a technical engine that I feel like I could better spend $4k on other things and let the trained experts do the work. Now if I my name was going in sub-type on the builder name plate, that might change my mind. I know...vanity is vanity, but wouldn't it be cool to have your name on the plaque saying you were involved in the build of your car?
If it gets priced similarly to previous, it'll be over $5000 for the experience. It's not cheap.
Technical engine or not, it won't be a problem for the customer to build it with the guidance of the instructor. You'll be walked through every, single step, and will have the same computers they use to check their work, checking your work.
And to be clear: you're doing the work. You're attaching things, cleaning things, oiling things, bolting things in. From a bare block all the way to a running engine. The instructor will help you if you need it. And there's a station or two where a machine does something for you. But outside of that: it's all on you.
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12-03-2021, 09:56 AM
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There's a lot of continued misunderstanding of the Engine Build Experience. Backward first: your name goes on the plate. Just your name. You'll be asked if the instructor can put his or her own plate on some obscure part of the engine, but you don't have to allow it (you're sort of an *** if you don't). But your plate is front and center.
If it gets priced similarly to previous, it'll be over $5000 for the experience. It's not cheap.
Technical engine or not, it won't be a problem for the customer to build it with the guidance of the instructor. You'll be walked through every, single step, and will have the same computers they use to check their work, checking your work.
And to be clear: you're doing the work. You're attaching things, cleaning things, oiling things, bolting things in. From a bare block all the way to a running engine. The instructor will help you if you need it. And there's a station or two where a machine does something for you. But outside of that: it's all on you.
If it gets priced similarly to previous, it'll be over $5000 for the experience. It's not cheap.
Technical engine or not, it won't be a problem for the customer to build it with the guidance of the instructor. You'll be walked through every, single step, and will have the same computers they use to check their work, checking your work.
And to be clear: you're doing the work. You're attaching things, cleaning things, oiling things, bolting things in. From a bare block all the way to a running engine. The instructor will help you if you need it. And there's a station or two where a machine does something for you. But outside of that: it's all on you.
12-03-2021, 10:20 AM
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Absolutely Not.
12-03-2021, 10:37 AM
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Not an option I am picking
12-03-2021, 10:53 AM
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I followed both my C7 and C7 Z06 on the assembly line and watched them being built which was an awesome experience seeing how it is done and meeting all the folks who help build the Corvettes at Bowling Green. I would certainly do the engine build experience as well next time if available! 
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12-03-2021, 01:00 PM
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I'm definitely doing it. It's an experience that I can't think of getting anywhere else on a car like this.
Also, from the previous engine build posts I've read, you have three options when you get there. Watch the build, assist with the build, or do the whole thing yourself. So, you can choose your level of experience if you don't trust yourself to do every last detail of it. Also, according to some of the other posts, there was a photographer that followed you through the whole thing and you get a ton of pictures and get to see your car being built to an extent. Not sure how much of that will be the same, but hopefully it's still like that.
Also, from the previous engine build posts I've read, you have three options when you get there. Watch the build, assist with the build, or do the whole thing yourself. So, you can choose your level of experience if you don't trust yourself to do every last detail of it. Also, according to some of the other posts, there was a photographer that followed you through the whole thing and you get a ton of pictures and get to see your car being built to an extent. Not sure how much of that will be the same, but hopefully it's still like that.
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12-03-2021, 01:51 PM
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I’m 90% sure I’m doing it. Part of the reason why I’m currently no longer considering the HTC. I wouldn’t do it if I wasn't holding onto this car though.
Life is about experiences, and this one seems worth it regardless of an additional $5k. It’ll just further solidify the connection to the vehicle IMO. Not for everyone though, so I understand why some don’t get it or would rather spend that $5k elsewhere. Some people think the museum delivery is a waste… I’ll be doing that too.
Life is about experiences, and this one seems worth it regardless of an additional $5k. It’ll just further solidify the connection to the vehicle IMO. Not for everyone though, so I understand why some don’t get it or would rather spend that $5k elsewhere. Some people think the museum delivery is a waste… I’ll be doing that too.
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12-03-2021, 03:16 PM
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Definite maybe. If they bring the Build Tour back where you follow your car down the line, I may pass on build the engine. Did the Build Tour in 2007 and it was great. Just don’t want to make 2 or 3 trips to Kentucky. I just hope I get a chance to make these decisions in the next 3 or 4 years!
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12-03-2021, 03:18 PM
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I might. Thinking about it. If its 8K forget it. 4K is a chunk but for a once in a lifetime experience, it might be worth it.
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12-03-2021, 03:32 PM
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I have built enough engines in my life .
One more and I would pay to build just
does'nt cut it, for me.
One more and I would pay to build just
does'nt cut it, for me.
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12-03-2021, 04:17 PM
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2 things
1 it’s GM, if there was a warranty issue with the engine they would probably figure out a way to blame you and void your warranty.
2 I’m too damn OCD, I would drive them crazy with all the little crap I’d notice and enquire about they would probably kick me off the line. It took me 8 years to build a custom Harley because I was too damn picky. LOL
1 it’s GM, if there was a warranty issue with the engine they would probably figure out a way to blame you and void your warranty.
2 I’m too damn OCD, I would drive them crazy with all the little crap I’d notice and enquire about they would probably kick me off the line. It took me 8 years to build a custom Harley because I was too damn picky. LOL
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12-03-2021, 04:40 PM
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12-03-2021, 04:41 PM
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It’s a gimmick
I agree with the previous poster. It just makes folks who couldn’t rebuild a lawnmower engine feel good. But also wastes time that the engine builder could be building more engines for more z06’s.
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