Engine Swap Dates
05-06-2014, 05:49 PM
#46
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Mike, I would wager PCNA has the information. PAG sent the information to ALL the centers. PCGB, EU, Far East and Middle East are already communicating the schedules. PAG would not parcel this information out. I am not sure why the hold up with us but it better be for a damn good reason like adjusting the compensation package.
05-06-2014, 09:55 PM
#48
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Mike, I would wager PCNA has the information. PAG sent the information to ALL the centers. PCGB, EU, Far East and Middle East are already communicating the schedules. PAG would not parcel this information out. I am not sure why the hold up with us but it better be for a damn good reason like adjusting the compensation package.
05-06-2014, 10:38 PM
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05-07-2014, 12:16 PM
#52
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Ian called me this morning on some other things we needed to discuss but we had a very good positive discussion. I like this guy and I think under the circumstances he has been very Professional and has done his best to get back to me, when necessary. He said he has been out a little bit dealing with a dear he hit in his car this weekend. I told him I lived in Atlanta for about 6 years and he probably hit the only dearr in Atlanta 
So this is what I learned. He just came out of a meeting and we should have the expected dates if not this week, then next. Some Dealers have been given estimated dates which are incorrect. They will be using expected delivery dates on the original cars as their basis for engine replacements(as I expected). But- there may be some wiggle room ect for certain unforeseen circumstances. I asked him if I will be seeing my car before July 4th and I would not hold him to anything. He said here in the States they are hoping to get the engines here by end of May and the owners who took possession swapped right away so that could be end of May early June. My car at the Port he said would be hopeful by end of June early July. I told him if it is going to not happen until Aug/Sept and with the 2015s coming out Oct/Nov this would put me in a difficult situation but we can reserve those conversation, if necessary, for a later date.
So this is what I learned. He just came out of a meeting and we should have the expected dates if not this week, then next. Some Dealers have been given estimated dates which are incorrect. They will be using expected delivery dates on the original cars as their basis for engine replacements(as I expected). But- there may be some wiggle room ect for certain unforeseen circumstances. I asked him if I will be seeing my car before July 4th and I would not hold him to anything. He said here in the States they are hoping to get the engines here by end of May and the owners who took possession swapped right away so that could be end of May early June. My car at the Port he said would be hopeful by end of June early July. I told him if it is going to not happen until Aug/Sept and with the 2015s coming out Oct/Nov this would put me in a difficult situation but we can reserve those conversation, if necessary, for a later date.
05-07-2014, 12:21 PM
#53
Drifting
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Ian called me this morning on some other things we needed to discuss but we had a very good positive discussion. I like this guy and I think under the circumstances he has been very Professional and has done his best to get back to me, when necessary. He said he has been out a little bit dealing with a dear he hit in his car this weekend. I told him I lived in Atlanta for about 6 years and he probably hit the only dearr in Atlanta So this is what I learned. He just came out of a meeting and we should have the expected dates if not this week, then next. Some Dealers have been given estimated dates which are incorrect. They will be using expected delivery dates on the original cars as their basis for engine replacements(as I expected). But- there may be some wiggle room ect for certain unforeseen circumstances. I asked him if I will be seeing my car before July 4th and I would not hold him to anything. He said here in the States they are hoping to get the engines here by end of May and the owners who took possession swapped right away so that could be end of May early June. My car at the Port he said would be hopeful by end of June early July. I told him if it is going to not happen until Aug/Sept and with the 2015s coming out Oct/Nov this would put me in a difficult situation but we can reserve those conversation, if necessary, for a later date.
So this is what I learned. He just came out of a meeting and we should have the expected dates if not this week, then next. Some Dealers have been given estimated dates which are incorrect. They will be using expected delivery dates on the original cars as their basis for engine replacements(as I expected). But- there may be some wiggle room ect for certain unforeseen circumstances. I asked him if I will be seeing my car before July 4th and I would not hold him to anything. He said here in the States they are hoping to get the engines here by end of May and the owners who took possession swapped right away so that could be end of May early June. My car at the Port he said would be hopeful by end of June early July. I told him if it is going to not happen until Aug/Sept and with the 2015s coming out Oct/Nov this would put me in a difficult situation but we can reserve those conversation, if necessary, for a later date.This also puts the US deliveries similarly on par with the UAE.
05-07-2014, 12:32 PM
#54
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If his estimates are correct it will change my calculus regarding the car. If Porsche planned on installing my engine in September I was seriously thinking of walking away for the reasons you cite. June early July install make the decision to take the car much easier.
Thanks for the update. It took the steam out of my ears.
05-07-2014, 12:44 PM
#55
So this is what I learned. He just came out of a meeting and we should have the expected dates if not this week, then next. Some Dealers have been given estimated dates which are incorrect. They will be using expected delivery dates on the original cars as their basis for engine replacements(as I expected). But- there may be some wiggle room ect for certain unforeseen circumstances. I asked him if I will be seeing my car before July 4th and I would not hold him to anything. He said here in the States they are hoping to get the engines here by end of May and the owners who took possession swapped right away so that could be end of May early June. My car at the Port he said would be hopeful by end of June early July. I told him if it is going to not happen until Aug/Sept and with the 2015s coming out Oct/Nov this would put me in a difficult situation but we can reserve those conversation, if necessary, for a later date.
05-07-2014, 12:51 PM
#56
Race Director
I am only convey what was discussed on my phone call this morning. It does make a whole lot of sense to me and does appear to be in line or close to what we all thought.
I told him I would not hold him to my date but he seemed pretty clear about what they were using for basing future dates of the engine replacement
I told him I would not hold him to my date but he seemed pretty clear about what they were using for basing future dates of the engine replacement
05-07-2014, 12:53 PM
#57
Drifting
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I am only convey what was discussed on my phone call this morning. It does make a whole lot of sense to me and does appear to be in line or close to what we all thought. I told him I would not hold him to my date but he seemed pretty clear about what they were using for basing future dates of the engine replacement
Let's hope our expectations are met and that we are not faced with a negative surprise once those calls start pouring in.
05-07-2014, 05:57 PM
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