What the E60 goes through...
07-11-2005, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by niktee' date='Jul 11 2005, 01:36 PM
Rudy, how large is the vpc in the S.C. factory?? Back in December, when I was tracking the shipment of my car, I called what seemed like a thousand people trying to find out where the VPC? for the port of Charleston is.? I talked to several people in different departments at the factory, and no one, not one single person knew what the VPC was or where it was located.? Two even said there was certainly nothing like that at the plant.? Go figure.
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07-11-2005, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jul 12 2005, 12:46 AM
[quote name='niktee' date='Jul 11 2005, 01:36 PM']Rudy, how large is the vpc in the S.C. factory?? Back in December, when I was tracking the shipment of my car, I called what seemed like a thousand people trying to find out where the VPC? for the port of Charleston is.? I talked to several people in different departments at the factory, and no one, not one single person knew what the VPC was or where it was located.?? Two even said there was certainly nothing like that at the plant.? Go figure.
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[/quote]I was just as amazed as you. Honest to God, first I called the main plant number and asked where the Vehicle processing center was, and the reaction was total ignorance of the concept. I then was put through to someone who actually had an engineering-type job within the factory, and the story was the same. I even explained what the concept was, you know, preparing cars from the port for shipment to dealers...same deal. I finally gave up. One thing's for sure- they were quick. The car arrived at the port on Wednesday 12/29, and they had it sitting at the dealer in Pittsburgh on Fri., 12/31, so someone, somewhere, was working at the VPC, proof of it's existence.
07-13-2005, 07:47 PM
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That was a very cool post. I would love to visit. Anyway, my Dealer said that they are backed up with multiple ships arriving in last week, and anticipate to receive her by saturday. Going to Vegas for the weekend (Company all expense paid @ Bellagio 
), so looks like a few more excruciating waiting days until I will take delivery.
That was a very cool post. I would love to visit. Anyway, my Dealer said that they are backed up with multiple ships arriving in last week, and anticipate to receive her by saturday. Going to Vegas for the weekend (Company all expense paid @ Bellagio ), so looks like a few more excruciating waiting days until I will take delivery.
07-14-2005, 09:36 AM
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well, the 7 has it's mirror folded up, but the 5 seems to be tucked in... have you tried it on yours?
i'm afraid it might break if i try and fold it manually... would be great for tight parking spots.
i'm afraid it might break if i try and fold it manually... would be great for tight parking spots.
07-14-2005, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by daydok' date='Jul 14 2005, 10:36 AM
well, the 7 has it's mirror folded up, but the 5 seems to be tucked in... have you tried it on yours?
i'm afraid it might break if i try and fold it manually... would be great for tight parking spots.
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i'm afraid it might break if i try and fold it manually... would be great for tight parking spots.
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Its fine.. I've folded the E60 mirrors before. and yes it is tight but its made to be like that it wont break.
