My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
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My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
I'm Tim, from Illinois.
I just purchased a 2015 Caprice, silver. 9C1, 6.0, ~52k miles, ~500 idle hours, DOD delete (tuned out).
I had been looking for a Caprice on and off for the past 1.5 years and I finally bit the bullet. Purchased from Chicago Motors....Great dealer. This car is my daily now that the lease on my 2017 Malibu has ended (I upgraded for sure!).
Day one I tuned out DOD. I do not plan on doing many upgrades, but I will likely do an axle back exhaust as well as the VCM OTR intake. Cosmetics will likely include the lower grill and the fender repeaters.
Looking forward to learning more about these beasts as well as contributing to the group.
I just purchased a 2015 Caprice, silver. 9C1, 6.0, ~52k miles, ~500 idle hours, DOD delete (tuned out).
I had been looking for a Caprice on and off for the past 1.5 years and I finally bit the bullet. Purchased from Chicago Motors....Great dealer. This car is my daily now that the lease on my 2017 Malibu has ended (I upgraded for sure!).
Day one I tuned out DOD. I do not plan on doing many upgrades, but I will likely do an axle back exhaust as well as the VCM OTR intake. Cosmetics will likely include the lower grill and the fender repeaters.
Looking forward to learning more about these beasts as well as contributing to the group.
Tim Vallaro
2015 Caprice 9C1
1981 C10 (5.3)
Rear Speaker Solution for 2014+:
http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtop ... 792#p34888
2015 Caprice 9C1
1981 C10 (5.3)
Rear Speaker Solution for 2014+:
http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtop ... 792#p34888
Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
Nice looking car! Welcome to the group. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Regards,
Maurice
Regards,
Maurice
Maurice Sheil
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
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Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
Welcome. Nice find. What are fender repeaters? I am still search info on the lower grill
Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
Fender repeaters are the lights that can be added in place of the stock plastic fender inserts. I may buy from Holdenpartsusa.com, but I am on a mission to source the repeaters from the 2011-ish Buick Park Avenue that was sold in China.
Pictured below are repeaters for sale at holdenpartsusa.com
Pictured below are repeaters for sale at holdenpartsusa.com
Tim Vallaro
2015 Caprice 9C1
1981 C10 (5.3)
Rear Speaker Solution for 2014+:
http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtop ... 792#p34888
2015 Caprice 9C1
1981 C10 (5.3)
Rear Speaker Solution for 2014+:
http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtop ... 792#p34888
Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
https://holdenpartsusa.com/collections/ ... wer-grilleskialpentolic wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:11 pm Welcome. Nice find. What are fender repeaters? I am still search info on the lower grill
Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
That car looks great. Low hours/mileage is a big bonus! I have axle backs (Solo). They do make more noise. It seems everyone that's been around my car loves them. I am concerned they're a little too loud . I think I'll eventually (maybe sooner rather than later) replace the entire exhaust including headers on my '13.
Current: 2013 9C3, deeper trans pan, 12VoltSolutions Remote, Class III hitch, Android Auto capable radio
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Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
Thanks. I have only had my 2013 for a month. Learning fast. I like those repeaters. I sent an email about the grill as when they mentioned cut i got confused as to where. I don't want to paint parts. Let me know if you find those repeaters I think I found them out of Australia for a lot of $400 or more.
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you trim the grill , no painting requiredskialpentolic wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:50 pm Thanks. I have only had my 2013 for a month. Learning fast. I like those repeaters. I sent an email about the grill as when they mentioned cut i got confused as to where. I don't want to paint parts. Let me know if you find those repeaters I think I found them out of Australia for a lot of $400 or more.
Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
My buddy has a full exhaust with kooks headers on his G8 and it sounds mean. If this Caprice wasn't my daily, then I would do full exhaust. I considered axle back briefly, but then had to remind myself that I will need to sit in this thing everyday. Also, I like my neighborsGammaFlat wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:45 pm That car looks great. Low hours/mileage is a big bonus! I have axle backs (Solo). They do make more noise. It seems everyone that's been around my car loves them. I am concerned they're a little too loud . I think I'll eventually (maybe sooner rather than later) replace the entire exhaust including headers on my '13.
Also, I completely forgot wheels in my first post. A friend of mine gave me a set of 2015 Camaro wheels. He was going to put it on his Caprice, but then he bought the G8 (mentioned above) instead. They are silver, like my car, so I will be getting these powder coated darker. I am thinking gun metal or slightly darker. To much silver for my taste otherwise. Personally, I am not a fan of the caps that are on the car now.
Tim Vallaro
2015 Caprice 9C1
1981 C10 (5.3)
Rear Speaker Solution for 2014+:
http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtop ... 792#p34888
2015 Caprice 9C1
1981 C10 (5.3)
Rear Speaker Solution for 2014+:
http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtop ... 792#p34888
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Re: My new daily, West burbs of Chicago
Very nice looking car.
2014 Caprice V8
Elgin E-1840 P, LS9 Head gasket, LS7 Lifters, PAC-1218 springs, Trunion upgrade, Single roller timing set, Melling oil pump, ZL1 torque converter, Camaro Trans pan and filter.
1986 GN
212/212 Roller cam, 1.65 HR Rockers, 60-1 turbo, XFI 2.05, E85, Ebay Front mount IC, Husek Built TH200-4R trans, 3.42 gears 3800# .
1968 Chevelle
LQ4, 4L80, 12 bolt w/3.42 gears
Elgin E-1840 P, LS9 Head gasket, LS7 Lifters, PAC-1218 springs, Trunion upgrade, Single roller timing set, Melling oil pump, ZL1 torque converter, Camaro Trans pan and filter.
1986 GN
212/212 Roller cam, 1.65 HR Rockers, 60-1 turbo, XFI 2.05, E85, Ebay Front mount IC, Husek Built TH200-4R trans, 3.42 gears 3800# .
1968 Chevelle
LQ4, 4L80, 12 bolt w/3.42 gears