[Michael]

this doesnt look good when reading...

http://myfiskerkarma.com/2012/03/07/immensely-frustrated/

 

[siliconkiwi]

Last night's post (covering the actions yesterday by Fisker and the dealer) was a little more positive. Stay tuned...

 

[Nimisys]

Just FYI, the main parts distribution warehouse is in Detroit, which is why it has to go there first.

BTW Heres the Differential with electric motors attached

 

[siliconkiwi]

Nimisys - why would it need to go via a central warehouse in Detroit? (unless it is a crate of multiple quantity of parts they need to split up). Apple drop ships millions of iPads from the factory in China straight to your home without a centralized distribution center, seems like the car industry should be able to use similar logistics...[hr]
Btw, WOW, the diff+motors are a lot of metal. It makes sense, but seeing the picture puts it in perspective. Thanks for posting (and for all of your great posts).

 

[Nimisys]

Honestly, i don't fully understand the process either, but it's normal operating procedure with every auto manufacturer i have ever dealt with. Everything comes out of a PDC (parts distribution center), very rarely do you ever get something ship from source or ship direct. In this case, i know the differentials are assembled in Mexico (though they look like a Getrag design), i believe they are then shipped to Valmet for installation with the electric motors. I would hazard a guess that they goto detroit in a quanity greater than one at a time.

Also, that picture it is about 500LBs worth of metal. the electric motors are 200lbs each. With the torque output of the motors, you need a lot more strenght.

 

[kabalah70]

Nimisys,
Thanks for the info, a buddy of mine was interested in the weight of the motors as was I.