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Recently I have had a number of members asking for my input as to some of the "Do's and Don'ts" that pertain to the PDI process that takes place prior to us taking delivery of our cool GT350's and R's..
Obviously everyone has a different idea of how they want to take delivery of their GT350 or R model once the PDI process has been completed therefore my list may not be quite what many of you would like to follow and I get that we all have a different idea of what we want or feel comfortable with.
Of course the GT350 and R models have some significant differences but hope that many of these suggestions would apply to both models.
With that being the case I suggest that everyone take what you want from the list and look forward to additional "Do's and Don'ts" suggestions from other fellow members.
* Prior to the PDI process make contact with the PDI Manager and explain to him that you will be sending him an email list of Do's and Don'ts that pertain to your car. The PDI Manager at my dealership has been there for 28 years and was very receptive to my phone call and subsequent email of suggestions and followed them perfectly.
* Do Not put the car through an automated car wash and would like the car hand washed and detailed only by your best detailer.
* Leave all protective plastic on the interior including the seats, door sill plates, steering wheel, sun visors and dash gauges.
* Do Not install a front license plate holder.
* Leave the Window Sticker and all other shipping labels in place after which time I will remove myself.
* If a full tank of gas if provided by the dealership tell them that you will fill up the car yourself and provide a receipt.
* Leave the GT350/R car cover unopened in the original carton.
* Remove the polyurethane shipping blocks from the front and rear springs. In the case of a car being transported to another location you may elect to leave them installed and remove them at a later date.
* Remove the protective white plastic film from the rear CF wing.
* Do Not install the front chin spoiler if you plan to transport your car to another location or because you may remove the vinyl stripes or add a PPF.
* When cleaning the windshield do not raise the drivers side wiper blade to the point of making contact with the leading edge of the aluminum hood.
* Ask for a duplicate Window Sticker from your sales person. I have never been turned down on this request yet. Once I receive the duplicate Window Sticker I then mount it in a glass frame and display it in my garage near the car.
* Request the mileage for your car as recorded when it came off of the transport truck and then confirm the actual mileage once taking final delivery.
* Do Not install any dealership decals or dealership badges to the back of your car.
* Speak to the parts department in advance of taking delivery of your car and ask them to order a set of JLT Rock Blockers that can be easily installed prior to driving your car home and suggest that you will be glad that you did.
* Get to know as best you can your sales person but more importantly the PDI Manager and Service Director as they can be your eyes, ears and an important friend when it comes time to deal with an all important issue.
* In order to mitigate any unforeseen issues always inspect your car prior to taking delivery and if you cannot be there you need to reach out to a friend or fellow enthusiast that can be your eyes and ears when taking final delivery of your car once the PDI process is complete..
I cannot stress enough the importance of the last item listed as I have seen so many unfortunate situations that have taken place over the years whereby someone trusted the dealership to do the PDI and without a personnel inspection only to have a major issue such as a damaged CF wheel, paint chips, body panel gaps off, excess miles and the list goes on once your car arrives at your home.
Hopefully some of the above information provided will be helpful to many of you and look forward to other additional suggestions that may have been over looked.
Obviously everyone has a different idea of how they want to take delivery of their GT350 or R model once the PDI process has been completed therefore my list may not be quite what many of you would like to follow and I get that we all have a different idea of what we want or feel comfortable with.
Of course the GT350 and R models have some significant differences but hope that many of these suggestions would apply to both models.
With that being the case I suggest that everyone take what you want from the list and look forward to additional "Do's and Don'ts" suggestions from other fellow members.
* Prior to the PDI process make contact with the PDI Manager and explain to him that you will be sending him an email list of Do's and Don'ts that pertain to your car. The PDI Manager at my dealership has been there for 28 years and was very receptive to my phone call and subsequent email of suggestions and followed them perfectly.
* Do Not put the car through an automated car wash and would like the car hand washed and detailed only by your best detailer.
* Leave all protective plastic on the interior including the seats, door sill plates, steering wheel, sun visors and dash gauges.
* Do Not install a front license plate holder.
* Leave the Window Sticker and all other shipping labels in place after which time I will remove myself.
* If a full tank of gas if provided by the dealership tell them that you will fill up the car yourself and provide a receipt.
* Leave the GT350/R car cover unopened in the original carton.
* Remove the polyurethane shipping blocks from the front and rear springs. In the case of a car being transported to another location you may elect to leave them installed and remove them at a later date.
* Remove the protective white plastic film from the rear CF wing.
* Do Not install the front chin spoiler if you plan to transport your car to another location or because you may remove the vinyl stripes or add a PPF.
* When cleaning the windshield do not raise the drivers side wiper blade to the point of making contact with the leading edge of the aluminum hood.
* Ask for a duplicate Window Sticker from your sales person. I have never been turned down on this request yet. Once I receive the duplicate Window Sticker I then mount it in a glass frame and display it in my garage near the car.
* Request the mileage for your car as recorded when it came off of the transport truck and then confirm the actual mileage once taking final delivery.
* Do Not install any dealership decals or dealership badges to the back of your car.
* Speak to the parts department in advance of taking delivery of your car and ask them to order a set of JLT Rock Blockers that can be easily installed prior to driving your car home and suggest that you will be glad that you did.
* Get to know as best you can your sales person but more importantly the PDI Manager and Service Director as they can be your eyes, ears and an important friend when it comes time to deal with an all important issue.
* In order to mitigate any unforeseen issues always inspect your car prior to taking delivery and if you cannot be there you need to reach out to a friend or fellow enthusiast that can be your eyes and ears when taking final delivery of your car once the PDI process is complete..
I cannot stress enough the importance of the last item listed as I have seen so many unfortunate situations that have taken place over the years whereby someone trusted the dealership to do the PDI and without a personnel inspection only to have a major issue such as a damaged CF wheel, paint chips, body panel gaps off, excess miles and the list goes on once your car arrives at your home.
Hopefully some of the above information provided will be helpful to many of you and look forward to other additional suggestions that may have been over looked.
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