got myself a 2012 ppv

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Maxspeed96ct
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got myself a 2012 ppv

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Hey guys , just picked up my 2012 PPV. 88k miles, 3.27 gears. I had a modded G8 before and im looking forward to building the caprice.

So far I mailed out the headunit to chris to enable the Bluetooth and usb. Im still not sure what to do with the center console, souring a G8 console seems like a pricy swap.
I also Ordered eibach springs, and im considering some CTS-V wheels ?
I also acquired a g8 spoiler but it needs paint.

It also seems like it needs inner tie rods, ordered those. Hopefully the rack is ok...

I look forward to modding this thing, full bolt ons and a cam and DOD will be on the list for the winter / spring if funds allow.

Im really curious about the Fuel system in this thing, since its e85 capable. I assume it has larger injectors and a better fuel pump then the G8 had? Does anyone know the details? :D

ImageCaprice by david B, on Flickr

ImageCaprice by david B, on Flickr

ImageCaprice by david B, on Flickr
brewerb258
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Re: got myself a 2012 ppv

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How much of a pain was it to tear apart the dash to get the radio out?

Been thinking about doing that lately but......
2012 PC3 Caprice
3.6 LFX V6 w/ over 200k miles *SOLD* @250,000 Miles.

2013 9C1 Caprice
3.6 LFX V6 with 80k miles

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Maxspeed96ct
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Re: got myself a 2012 ppv

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Well it wasn't difficult.
But I did break the antenna plug on the left side of the unit. It's really fragile, once Chris programmes the Bluetooth and USB I won't care since I don't listen to fm/am radio anyways.

Otherwise taking apart the dash isn't bad
Maxspeed96ct
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Re: got myself a 2012 ppv

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test fit my g8 spoiler today. Fitment is great, now just need to paint it


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CrashTestDummy
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Re: got myself a 2012 ppv

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Nice to know the G8 spoiler fits. Those are much more common than the Holden Caprice spoiler, and can probably be had for less.
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