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by garrett
Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Caprice PPV's for sale
Topic: 2012 Caprice PPV 9C1 for sale by owner (Richmond, VA)
Replies: 0
Views: 2346

2012 Caprice PPV 9C1 for sale by owner (Richmond, VA)

Longtime forum member, loved and enjoyed my Caprice since 2017 and now its time for a new home. Selling my 2012 Caprice PPV with the 6.0 L77(LSX) V8. Owned the car 6 years and had my fun with it. Runs great, shifts great. Done during my ownership: -new alternator -new starter -cooling hoses -auto tr...
by garrett
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeking General Advice for High Mileage
Replies: 6
Views: 11371

Re: Seeking General Advice for High Mileage

In addition to everything mentioned already: trans fluid and filter, and rear end fluid. I wouldn't screw around with anything but OE spec fluids, the rear needs a limited slip additive as well.

Factory manual says these fluids are due at 105k.
by garrett
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Tech & Tuning Lounge
Topic: Afm disabler
Replies: 12
Views: 31146

Re: Afm disabler

As mooseman said earlier, if you really can't stand the sound and you want to disable DOD right now, disconnect the vacuum sensor on the brake booster. Zero downside apart from a permanent CEL but it's been great for me until I can get a good tune done.
by garrett
Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which caprice is best? What to look for when buying?
Replies: 16
Views: 24412

Re: Which caprice is best? What to look for when buying?

My personal opinion is that the 2012-2013's are the most desirable. They're past the kind of oddball 2011's (with all of their teething issues), they have the shifter in the center console, hydraulic power steering which is serviceable (as opposed to the electric setup where if there is any issue, y...
by garrett
Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: New user - intro forum
Topic: New from Chesapeake
Replies: 8
Views: 10084

Re: New from Chesapeake

Greetings from a fellow Virginia Caprice owner!
by garrett
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: Staggered ISS Forged 20x10 and 20x11
Replies: 10
Views: 27497

Re: Staggered ISS Forged 20x10 and 20x11

Looks great, so far some of the best fitment I've seen on these cars.
by garrett
Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Member builds
Topic: Garrett's 2012 Caprice 9C1
Replies: 8
Views: 22913

Re: Garrett's 2012 Caprice 9C1

jreid8231 wrote:Any special mods to the suspension change or bolt right on?
Nope, just pulled each strut off and swapped the springs. One of the easier strut removals I've done on any car; the whole process took about 3 hours start to finish.
by garrett
Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: Show off your wheels ON YOUR CAR!
Replies: 144
Views: 350952

Re: Show off your wheels ON YOUR CAR!

TexasHotshot wrote:
garrett wrote: Info?
Cosmis Racing R1 wheels in 18x9.5 et35 with Goodyear Eagle RS-A 235/50/18. Car is lowered on H&R 50750 springs for a G8.
by garrett
Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: New user - intro forum
Topic: Beginners Guide to buying a Caprice PPV
Replies: 17
Views: 28815

Re: Beginners Guide to buying a Caprice PPV

Definitely check idle/total hours before purchase. This can be checked through the steering wheel controls for the instrument cluster.
by garrett
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Financing issues.
Replies: 15
Views: 43971

Re: Financing issues.

Figured I'd add to the discussion, I'm financing my '12 9C1 through my credit union (VACU) at an interest rate of 4.5%. This is my first loan of any type and first time financing a vehicle. Bought it from a small used car lot specializing in ex-police vehicles. The process was very smooth for the mo...