Blown trannie, 35k miles
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I dunno, here are all the parts right from GM to do it.
http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/caprice2.jpg
http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/caprice1.jpg
http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/caprice2.jpg
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And I'd rather have an f-body myself than a new Camaro. You couldn't give me one of them. If you've seen them in person they're huge for a coupe and the interior has got to be one the worst interiors I've ever seen. Not to mention I don't think they're really even remotely good looking, but that's naturally a matter of opinion.
So the cars a POS just because you thought you'd be happy with a FWD after owning an f-body? Not the cars fault you made a bad choice in car. The car is perfectly fine if you don't think it's something it's not.
And I'd rather have an f-body myself than a new Camaro. You couldn't give me one of them. If you've seen them in person they're huge for a coupe and the interior has got to be one the worst interiors I've ever seen. Not to mention I don't think they're really even remotely good looking, but that's naturally a matter of opinion.
And I'd rather have an f-body myself than a new Camaro. You couldn't give me one of them. If you've seen them in person they're huge for a coupe and the interior has got to be one the worst interiors I've ever seen. Not to mention I don't think they're really even remotely good looking, but that's naturally a matter of opinion.
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Yea. People forget what these cars really are sometimes and then don't judge them fairly. It's really not meant to be some all out performance car. It's a family sedan that's got some ***** and can surprise alot of cars. But comparing it to a RWD much lighter f-body naturally it's not going to give you the same fun and would leave you disapointed if what you're really after is a good balance performance car.
I could see maybe feeling old, however I myself at 25 don't feel old driving it. I had a 2 door car before this and didn't want another 2 door car. I'm actually getting rid of mine for a truck next year.
I could see maybe feeling old, however I myself at 25 don't feel old driving it. I had a 2 door car before this and didn't want another 2 door car. I'm actually getting rid of mine for a truck next year.
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damn. makes me wanna import a caprice from kuwait 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrol...Middle_East.29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrol...Middle_East.29
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Yes, it is pretty sweet! Rumor has it, available with LS7 and 6 speed auto!!!
And more information, check out the Export section, (Knock Down Kits)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_WM_Statesman
And more information, check out the Export section, (Knock Down Kits)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_WM_Statesman
Last edited by Ill_Born_ss; Mar 23, 2009 at 06:06 AM.
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Sure it matters it's not really relevant if GM has that stuff. It's a completely different platform its' not like you're just gonna go bolt that stuff right up. That's like saying I have a Ford Aerostar van and saying well the GT500 is RWD and supercharged, so everything is in place for me to make my Aerostar RWD with the 5.4L supercharged motor.
Besides, it would cost you AT LEAST 40-50k to convert your car to RWD with an LS9. Naturally you're just thinking it would cool to have, but at that price along with what your car itself costs to purchase you could have bought a new CTS-V or a Z06 for what you have invested.
Besides, it would cost you AT LEAST 40-50k to convert your car to RWD with an LS9. Naturally you're just thinking it would cool to have, but at that price along with what your car itself costs to purchase you could have bought a new CTS-V or a Z06 for what you have invested.
You guys are joking…right? That’s not a W-body. I’m all for doing things a little different, but you would have to be insane to cut up a $15,000 car for that. Maybe a totaled one. The amount fab work would be astronomical. No way would the seats fit in there after you put a tunnel in and I can’t even imagine what would be left of the dashboard. The list goes on and on.
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I love my car, but Im In the process of trading It In for a G8 GT, I love to burn rubber and now whenever I do I feel like Im gonna blow the ****** trannie. the warranty just ran out just hit 36k miles, the dealership fixed It this time but I might not be so lucky the next time. I love these cars but I wish they were rwd.
