nerdly_dood said:
My point is, the European midsize sedan is growing, whileits American counterpart is shrinking. See, they almost have the same width already !
2011 Caprice PPV
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My point is, the European midsize sedan is growing, whileits American counterpart is shrinking. See, they almost have the same width already !
Here is one our our local Chevy/Ford dealers pricing list for the new Caprice PPV. The base package seems pretty reasonable for just less then $30k, almost equal to their base Tahoe package.
Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet Caprice
K9Vic said:
Their installs sound crappy and overpriced! Besides, I'm not sure if i want a car dealership doing them! Might not turn out the best!
They are a full upfitter, and dealer of equipment. They do good work except for putting stupid defender badges on their vehicles. They have the state contract for tahoes again.
ISU_Cyclone said:I found threads on the Taurus Interceptor and new Dodge Charger, but not the Caprice. So here it is. Post new pics and info as it becomes available. Also discuss news and features.
Personally, I want to try and get a 9C3 as a POV...but that may be wishful thinking.
Here is a new pic I found, presumably from testing in Michigan.
Hmm, just noticed this one has the V6 exhaust. Pretty much everyother Caprice PPV has had the quad tip V8 exhaust. Does this mean the V6 will be available for 2012 I wonder?
HILO said:
Don't you think the equipment and labor they add to the vehicles could be done for cheaper? Seemed a bit pricey, but I honestly don't have much to compare it too.
HILO said:
Exactly, they have the DPS contract and do good work, I have seen many of their installs and they are very professional. They also have their install shop external to the dealership about 30 minutes south in Denton Texas as it is closer to Dallas/Fort Worth their primary market.
Some people like the badges, some do not like HILO. I like them as it is unique and had them put one on the 08 Tahoe I bought from them used. It originally came from another dealer and they knew I liked the badge.
I have no affiliation with this dealership, other then buying multiple used vehicles from them and have been 100% satisfied.
The defender badge is gay with 2 snaps! The state contract is for dps and any other agency that wants to buy off that contract. The Texas contract for the caprice has not been awarded yet. On the state contracts, an agency can order equipment installed from a menu. A car can also be ordered plain.
HILO said:
LOL! And I don't think that the Caprice looks too bad, except that everyone who has half a brain cell knows that real police cars have a column shifter.... >
AZEMT said:LOL! And I don't think that the Caprice looks too bad, except that everyone who has half a brain cell knows that real police cars have a column shifter.... >
oh god lets not get into this again..
ADAPT!
We just had one here recently for test drive purposes. However fleet maintenance is currently equipping the last of the PI's he just received.
AZEMT said:LOL! And I don't think that the Caprice looks too bad, except that everyone who has half a brain cell knows that real police cars have a column shifter.... >
THIS!
cory y said:
Don't worry, cory...I was just being an ass after reading the thread.
I have no intention of fanning the flames. I just couldn't resisit.
WTF? They put the V6 exhaust on it! From what I've been told by my exhaust/tuning guy, that will rob some power. I can't belive they swapped the LED taillights for normal bulbs, probably to allow HAW.
Going to be fun fitting HAW in the blinker/backup lights in these, smaller then on the Commodore which they pretty much just use backup flashers, although at least 1 local highway car HAD red/blue LEDs in there. I have seen HAW fitted to the front markerlights, the one over the headlights, which by the way the inner highbeam already has a hole just below the bulb.
Going to be fun fitting HAW in the blinker/backup lights in these, smaller then on the Commodore which they pretty much just use backup flashers, although at least 1 local highway car HAD red/blue LEDs in there. I have seen HAW fitted to the front markerlights, the one over the headlights, which by the way the inner highbeam already has a hole just below the bulb.
The backups actually have 2 reflectors in there. The backupbulbs are only in the inboard reflctor... the outboard reflector is empty
I think it's gunna be damn near fucking impossible to mount, grille lights, and a siren speaker or two preferably behind that grille with an oil cooler there!
NOW
if you PAY ATTENTION you will notice that the floor rack fits PERFECTLY to the right of the SHIFTER.... so guess what YOU DONT LOSE ANY DAMN ROOM mount your laptops to the front passenger seat bolts
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cory y said:
DAMN! You have pretty much the exact same amount of room as you do in the caprice! With added leg room in the back, and a hell of a lot more power under the hood! IMHO this car is the definite winner of all the new Police cars.
Spotted a 9C3 with a spotlight today at Defender Supply in Denton Texas, they are an install shop for Holiday Chevrolet in Whitesboro. They are the dealer that owns the "Chevy Defender" name and you will see that on the caprice. It was dirty from the rain, but took a few pictures. Yeah it had the center console as it was a 9C3, but did have a spotlight.
Defender Supply - Public Safety Equipment
Defender Supply - Public Safety Equipment
cory y said:
WTF? They ditched the much safer LED stop/tail with seperate amber blinker and white backup for a combined incan STT setup? The ONLY upside to that stupid move is it just made rear hideaways really easy to install.
I agree grille lights behind the grille is going to be interesting, here they surface mount them too the grille. As for the siren, here they mount them behind the bumper.
cory y said:
Its good to see the crown vic cages fit in the caprice with minimal changes to the feet. probably be more cost effective to just by a transfer kit from the respective manufacture. but as far as the console goes, sorry, but that video is bogus. First off, thats just some dinky half slat console. And it sat high and far back. Not a very comfortable for the officer. And yes, that floor plate in the video sat all the way to the front, but considering consoles are 8.5" wide, they'll still have to be placed behind the shifter. Yes, your laptop can be mounted right next to the shifter, but if the agency doesn't use laptops, then that might end up being unused territory.
Don't get me wrong, I'm greatly looking forward to seeing this car hit that streets, as well as outfitting one. But i just don't think the transfer of equipment is going to be as easy or nearly as clean as some are hoping it will.
cory y said:
True, but were not talking about a charger. The video was trying to show the combatibility of transfering existing equipment from a CV, to a Caprice. while yes, it can be transfered, it won't be a clean install, and looks to be uncomfortable for the officer. Just seems better to by a vehicle specific console.
well when people are trying to save money, transferring equipment is the only way... that video shows that it is possible to transfer equipment, not its not going to be the cleanest, but for alot of places, cheap>clean
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New video. The screen control looks tits, and the seats sure seem amazing.
New video. The screen control looks tits, and the seats sure seem amazing.
HILO said:
The 9C3 had a few month lead time over the 9C1. Those chomping at the bit, got 9C3s, not wanting to wait for the 9C1 release.
zacmtz7 said:
The 9C3 is what the CVPI SAP (Street Appearance Package) is. Still a police package, but doesnt stand out as much and looks more "civilian/retail." Its (9C3) intended for detectives, not patrol.
IIRC, the 9C3 is not intended for high speed pursuit.
I'm aware that the 9C3 was released a few weeks ago, while the 9C1 will not be for another couple of months. I was pointing out that teh LAPD car was inface a 9C3, and did not have any equipment in teh console, becasue it had cup holders and window switches.
The 9C3 has historicaly and does in the new Caprice, share the same performance with the 9C1. The difference is that 9C3's would have nicer seating and interior options, as well as more common accersories like full hub caps and chrome. For the new Caprice, it is with the center console. On the 9C3, the window switches are in the center, where the 9C1 will not be in the center. Jon Moss used a 9C3 as the base for the 1992 Impala SS.
The 9C3 has historicaly and does in the new Caprice, share the same performance with the 9C1. The difference is that 9C3's would have nicer seating and interior options, as well as more common accersories like full hub caps and chrome. For the new Caprice, it is with the center console. On the 9C3, the window switches are in the center, where the 9C1 will not be in the center. Jon Moss used a 9C3 as the base for the 1992 Impala SS.
RJ* said:
You deleted my
face and took the sarcasm out of it.I know most police vehicles in Europe is manual shift with a floor shifter. You would have a 5 speed with a column shifter would ya?
*NOTE: RJ you likely got this message in PM because of that damn button! Sorry about that.