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Re: Where do the Transmission come from? [gagrice] by imidazol97
Jul 14, 2009 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jul 14, 2009 7:16 am)

The Camaro SS uses the Tremec 6060 six-speed gearbox – the same transmission fitted to the Dodge Viper, Mustang GT500, Corvette Z06 and other performance cars – so this is likely a manufacturing issue with a batch of gearboxes.
 
It seems that doing a hard launch or using the launch control system occasionally results in a broken output shaft,
 
Can't really fault GM for it though since Tremec makes the unit...

 
I don't know if someone is going to be able to hang this one on UAW workers or not. It sounds like an engineering design problem or material quality control problem.
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Re: Where do the Transmission come from? [imidazol97] by gagrice
Jul 14, 2009 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 14, 2009 7:19 am)

Could be poor quality control on parts or substandard parts from a manufacturer in China. Who knows now that it is run by Uncle Barry.
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Re: steve [marsha7] by steve_ HOST
Jul 14, 2009 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Jul 14, 2009 6:11 am)

if they knew the mechanics were cutting corners, they would not get on the plane...
 
Well, a pilot walking around an Airbus on the pre-flight isn't going to notice the crimped line that's about to fail that some disgruntled A&P mechanic bent 100 hours of flight time ago.
 
Obama is going to Michigan. "The appearance will be picketed by angry General Motors retirees who are non-UAW. They claim over 120,000 retirees have lost billions of dollars in health care and other benefits not protected by the “new” GM." WKZO
 
Lear isn't taking on the UAW sitting down:
 
"Lear told The Wall Street Journal that it has flown salaried workers to Arlington from around the country to maintain production. The company is trying to get the UAW to cut its total hourly wage and benefit rate to $35 from $43. "
 
Supplier's labor strife could hurt GM Arlington plant (Dallas Morning News)
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Re: steve [steve_] by imidazol97
Jul 14, 2009 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 14, 2009 8:05 am)

WKZO
 
Amazing that all this change and openness that was promised doesn't give a townhall where people of all types could have input to our president. Instead it's a closed college group who gets the tickets!!!
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Re: steve [imidazol97] by fintail
Jul 14, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 14, 2009 9:51 am)

It's a conspiracy! Keeping down the brilliant ideas of those who voted for the opposition. USSR, here we come!
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Re: steve [fintail] by imidazol97
Jul 14, 2009 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 14, 2009 9:56 am)

>conspiracy! Keeping down the brilliant ideas of those who voted for the opposition.
 
That's a good idea.
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Re: steve [imidazol97] by fintail
Jul 14, 2009 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 14, 2009 9:58 am)

Maybe he's just trying to keep things quiet for the next time his teleprompter commits suicide
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Re: steve [imidazol97] by tlong
Jul 14, 2009 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 14, 2009 6:26 am)

Indeed in the last decade and more the part time worker at Toyota Georgetown more likely would sagotage things due to their being throwaway workers never hoping to consummate their gaining a full time position as they thought when they were hired.
 
Sounds like a wishful opinion based upon no facts.
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Re: steve [fintail] by imidazol97
Jul 14, 2009 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 14, 2009 10:31 am)

>teleprompter commits suicide
 
Heheeeee.
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Re: steve [fintail] by gagrice
Jul 14, 2009 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 14, 2009 9:56 am)

BO does not want another Joe the Plumber ruining his day, with a question that he cannot answer. What is interesting is the UAW being left out. That was the reason he saved the General wasn't it?

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