I ordered my Durango on March 9th and was wondering if there was any way I could track this other than going through the dealer? Something online or like the guys at Ford they use www.blueoval.com and have someone in the factory research it. Also when I call the dealer he gives me status codes but does not define them. Does anyone know what the letters in the status codes mean?


Thanks!

 

From another forum (Jeep so should be the same)

Scheduled
C – tentative schedule
D – firm schedule: serial number is assigned.
D1 – gateline: plant has sequenced the unit for production, estimated ship date assigned
D2 – gateline: framing and build imminent, usually within 3-6 days

Build
E – framing
F – paint
G – trim

Built
I – unit is pending final inspection
J – vehicle has passed final inspection, but has not been released to carrier
JB – shipped to body vendor
JE – shipped to emissions
JJ – consigned body vendor
JS – shipped to storage
KZ – released by plant and invoiced

Other
Avi (Automotive visual Inspection)

 

My R/T has been in D2 for about 3 weeks now. From what I understand from looking around the net, not only does my order have to wait for a gap in the production line, it also has to fit into the proper model distribution. That is they don't want to build 100 R/Ts one month and 3 the next. Apparently this is SOP for most auto makers.

My source: A discuss about the Dodge nitro build process on another forum here: http://www.dodge-nitro.com/forums/f5/build-process-398/

 

We ordered our Stone White R/T on March 19th. Now its just set back and wait.
Would love to know if you could track the build online if anyone knows

Anyone seen any pics of aftermarket wheels on a 2011 Durango yet?
I am just not crazy about the wheel choice on the R/T myself. Looking for new wheels now.

 

I have not found a way to better track Dodge builds. It sounds like most the time is spent waiting on the build to start.

Just curious, what did you get on your R/T? We got the base + leather and the commuter groups. Blackberry pearlcoat.

 

Stone White
with Media Center 730 cd/dvd/mp3/hdd/nav
Power Sun Roof
Entry NAv /Commuter group
Leather interior Group
Trailer Tow group
only thing i didnt want was the adaptive cruise control
40,197.00 is what i am paying for it

Now I am looking to order new wheels and tires
I am leaning towards these from Lexani
I own my own business in custom accessories and custom audio for mostly Corvettes (www.doubledmods.com) and one of my wheel guys tells me they can set me up with the Lexani wheels for the Durango. Iw ill be adding Durango Accessories to my offering too
Here is my choices i am considering to go with the Stone White.

 

The Lexani's are a little too busy for me personally but look like a nice wheel. The company has been around for many years now.

What is the bolt pattern on the Gen3?

IndyD

 

yes i know what you mean

the problem is that there is not alot of options right now for wheels
I can just get the Lexani at a reaosnable deal that wont kill me if I dont like them. I can just sell them

5x5
5 x 139.7
is what I am being told.
I might just have some Forged wheels made for me like I did on my Vette. they are 4k or so but so worth the money

I just want something closs black, polished lip and machine face to offset the white

 

Building a Gen3 Stormtrooper eh?

Cool!

 

never thought of it like that lol
I just had a C5 Corvette into the shop for a customer we did some work on with full custom audio, new wheels and airbrushing.
The car was Speedway White and he wanted a gloss black center wheel with polished lip and machine face
We put on the MRR Gt5 and it looked amazing. I just liked the look. WIth the black in the headlights and Grill i thought it would blend nicely on the R/T. I am not a fan of Chrome. I would go polished aluminum wheels with a ceramic clear over chrome. Looks so much nicer!!

This is the hi luster polished wheels with cermic clear on my vette. Wife wont let me touch her Sky with any mods LOL