2014 Z/28 Parts Restriction List!!

[Rick D]

It seems GM IS trying to keep the low production numbers low with not letting everyone make a clone of the new Z/28. Here's the list of restricted parts from the new beast.

Do you agree?? I do but I also do not own a fifth gen.


1. 22958646 ROTOR-FRT BRK
2. 22958647 ROTOR-RR BRK
3. 22958658 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK
4. 22958607 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK
5. 22958637 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK
6. 22958634 CALIPER ASM-RR BR
7. 23179350 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL
8. 23179351 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL
9. 23487228 SCOOP ASM-HOOD AIR
10. 22968220 ESCUTCHEON – FRT GRL EMB
11. 23468210 EMBLEM – FRT GRILL
12. 22954889 WHEEL ASM-STRG
13. 22873225 WHEEL-FRT
14. 22873227 WHEEL-RR
15. 23179322 FLARE ASM-F/FDR
16. 23179323 FLARE ASM-F/FDR
17. 23179324 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG
18. 23179325 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG
19. 23172755 DIFFERENTIAL ASM
20. 23172756 DIFFERENTIAL ASM
21. 22908036 EMBLEM ASM – E/Gate
22. 22908498 EMBLEM ASM – FRT GRL
23. 22894294 SEAT ASM-FRT
24. 22894302 SEAT ASM-FRT
25. 23473010 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV
26. 23473011 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV
27. 23468208 GRILLE – FRT UPR
28. 22925211 PLATE – F/FDR VEH NA
29. 22972716 COVER – D/SEAT BK
30. 22972708 COVER – P/SEAT BK
31. 12653293 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT 12653294 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT
32. 23104737 SPOILER – F/END 22997723 FASCIA – FRT BPR
33. 22985096 FASCIA – RR BPR LWR
34. 22968219 COVER – FRT FOG LP OPG
35. 22966600 COVER – A/CL HSG 23468209 PLATE – FRT GRL EMB BKG.


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[Vince@Meanstreets]

I don't think its to prevent cloning its most likely to keep parts on hand for failures or replacement. Low production = low parts production.


edit: Rick, thanks for the list...for future reference.

[mfain]

Hmmmmm I ordered a complete differential a while back. The dealer told me that delivery "might be a while", but no discussion of a prohibition. I needed it for another application -- not a clone.

Pappy

[ironworks]

I would tend to think GM is in the business of selling as many parts as possible. The car is cheaper then the sum of the parts any day.

The could car less how many clones anybody makes.

[DETON8R]

Originally Posted by ironworks

I would tend to think GM is in the business of selling as many parts as possible. The car is cheaper then the sum of the parts any day.

The could car less how many clones anybody makes.

Agreed, if GM could sell all those parts as a kit they would, if they could make that money, they would, no doubt. Why do you think that GM/Ford/Dodge has a performance parts division, and a resale buisness based on that business model?

Let's deal with a few undeniable truths in the auto manufacturers business model:

• GM makes money by selling a product, a car that was assembled in one of their factories, they don't necessarily make every part.

• Other companies make many parts, because GM/Ford/Dodge/Honda/Nissan can't necessarily afford to design/develop/tool up/design production lines/produce every single part for the cars that drive out of their factories.

• Some parts even when made by another company are "one off" or are "limited production" just for one customer (i.e. GM/Ford/Dodge/Honda/Nissan), as they are application specific.

• These third part parts companies will make these parts if there is a market outside of the OEM's, however they may have agreements with their partners (i.e. GM/Ford/Dodge/Honda/Nissan/Shelby) not to market those parts as "Z/28 C/F brake rotors" or "Shelby replacement wheels" as routinely the 3rd party and the customer share development costs and marketing costs of the parts.

There is some truth to the low-production, won't be available to the public, and so on, but if there is a market, somebody (the OEM or the aftermarket) will figure out how to get it to market.

I know this isn't a popular subject, but BE PATIENT. The Z/28 has hit magazine covers and a few race tracks, and hasn't even hit the street yet. Limited availability of parts will probably be a reality for the first year of production, then will go away when production numbers increase.

I love that there was another thread lamenting the Z/28 will have low production numbers for the first year then higher production numbers in the follow on years, and the "rarity value" of the Z/28 will be destroyed. The bottom line is if GM would only sell the 2015 Camaro in the Z/28 dress, and cost (without a V-6, or SS, or 2-SS option) and make the same money and production numbers, they would. Don't get me started with the EPA/CAFE standards, gas guzzler tax and the fact that there are other external business forces at work.

The bottom line is watch this space, and if the OEM doesn't bring a specific part to the market, the aftermarket will.

[coolwelder62]

My GM insider says they don't the aftermarket knocking off some of Z/28 parts.I think as soon as the z/28 production run is finished you will see GM release these part's. GM can't afford not to sell these parts.They need money.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by DETON8R

The bottom line is watch this space, and if the OEM doesn't bring a specific part to the market, the aftermarket will.

I totally agree. There will be a huge aftermarket of parts, no doubt about it.
I am glad that GM is doing this though.
Why should someone go out and get an authentic Z28, and then have others buy parts and call it a so-called Z28? It's not a true Z28 in my eyes if it doesn't come from the factory as a Z28.
Kudos GM.