What if Zeta, as we know it......
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What if Zeta, as we know it......
What if Zeta as we know it is dead in North America...for a number of reasons....
And although the NA cars that would have been based on Zeta get delayed....what if the new architecture they get is Sigma?
And although the NA cars that would have been based on Zeta get delayed....what if the new architecture they get is Sigma?
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Z284ever
What if Zeta as we know it is dead in North America...for a number of reasons....
And although the NA cars that would have been based on Zeta get delayed....the new architecture they get is Sigma.
And although the NA cars that would have been based on Zeta get delayed....the new architecture they get is Sigma.
If it all comes full circle, and they go on Sigma, they just wasted how many YEARS?!
What are the "number of reasons" you speak of?
Wouldn't Zeta NOT being used in North America effect the cost of Zeta in other parts of the world in a negative fashion do to a drastic drop in production numbers lost on the dropped North American Zeta cars?
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Z284ever
One more thing, Sigma get a substantial re-engineering for '07.
Why would they re-work a platform so fast (not that I am complaining about it)... trying to reduce manufacturing costs on the platform, I assume? If that is the case, though, you'd think it would have to be a SUBSTANTIAL cost savings to offset all the costs of R&D and tooling and such for the re-do.
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
I though Sigma was all about big $$$$ 
Wouldn't a Sigma Pontaic G8 (or what ever it may be called) basically be a CTSv for $20,000 less?
100% agree. I could have had a new Camaro in 2003 if that was the case 
Wouldn't a Sigma Pontaic G8 (or what ever it may be called) basically be a CTSv for $20,000 less?
Originally Posted by Darth Xed
That would be pretty frustrating, since Sigma has been around since MY2003, and these cars have been waiting for a supposedly cheaper alternative to Sigma (Zeta) to be cost effective.
If it all comes full circle, and they go on Sigma, they just wasted how many YEARS?!
If it all comes full circle, and they go on Sigma, they just wasted how many YEARS?!
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Z28x
I though Sigma was all about big $$$$
Wouldn't a Sigma Pontaic G8 (or what ever it may be called) basically be a CTSv for $20,000 less?
Wouldn't a Sigma Pontaic G8 (or what ever it may be called) basically be a CTSv for $20,000 less?
What if GM decided to pull a DCX here and use the old Sigma platform for the high volume cars while the new Sigma was Caddy exclusive?
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Chuck!
Is there a book or article that explains GM's process for bringing a project (car, chassis... etc) from nothing to production?
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Darth Xed
OK, well, I suppose that changes things a bit then...
Why would they re-work a platform so fast (not that I am complaining about it)... trying to reduce manufacturing costs on the platform, I assume? If that is the case, though, you'd think it would have to be a SUBSTANTIAL cost savings to offset all the costs of R&D and tooling and such for the re-do.
Why would they re-work a platform so fast (not that I am complaining about it)... trying to reduce manufacturing costs on the platform, I assume? If that is the case, though, you'd think it would have to be a SUBSTANTIAL cost savings to offset all the costs of R&D and tooling and such for the re-do.
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Ok, I have also have some things for you to chew on.
What if "Zeta" is an evolution of "Sigma"?
What if GM is standardizing it's RWD platform for large & performance cars?
Isn't it curious that the new CTS debuts about the same time the "Zeta" is due in North America?
If Zeta can be lengthened or shortened, or even widened, isn't it curious that the new STS is a widened * lengthened CTS's "Sigma" chassis?
Isn't it curious that Holden has been using "Sigma" and NOT their "V" car as the starting point for Zeta development?
I'll shut up now before I get myself in trouble.
What if "Zeta" is an evolution of "Sigma"?
What if GM is standardizing it's RWD platform for large & performance cars?
Isn't it curious that the new CTS debuts about the same time the "Zeta" is due in North America?
If Zeta can be lengthened or shortened, or even widened, isn't it curious that the new STS is a widened * lengthened CTS's "Sigma" chassis?
Isn't it curious that Holden has been using "Sigma" and NOT their "V" car as the starting point for Zeta development?
I'll shut up now before I get myself in trouble.
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Z28x
I though Sigma was all about big $$$$
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Re: What if Zeta, as we know it......
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Pure, unadulterated, disinformation.....propogated by some with a certain political agenda.
