Uh... GM? This is dangerously close to what an Impala SS is supposed to be. - Page 3

jcmG8 · 07-28-2011, 07:19 AM

^ interesting comment. As you can imagine, the G8 boards are all over these and IIRC, the patrol version had a special seat to accommodating the waist accessories. The version you drove, patrol or detective?

bmwdon · 07-28-2011, 08:21 AM

does the 6L seem a bit weak? or am I expecting too much here? seems like that should be in the 390+ area

LOWDOWN · 07-28-2011, 08:56 AM

It has the makings of a modern "Blues-mobile"...cop-equipped! A set of Camaro LS wheels would complete the "undercover" look...

Some background:

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...public-103917/

Russell James · 07-28-2011, 09:02 AM

The G8 had a ton more styling to it than that.

Caprice makes a good cop car and taxi.... but as a performance sedan - boring.

Bring back the G8 untouched except for an Impala SS badge, and it would sell gangbusters. Give it the unused LS3 production from the Vette's dismal sales, auto or stick, no AFM, = winner. V6 base model to boost volume... Build it in the US, instead of losing all profits shipping parts and vehicles all over the world...

*DGthe3* · 07-28-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwdon

does the 6L seem a bit weak? or am I expecting too much here? seems like that should be in the 390+ area

Its probably a truck engine tuned for regular gas and built to work hard, not fast.

*radz28* · 07-28-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Its probably a truck engine tuned for regular gas and built to work hard, not fast.

+1 That baby should be more than happy on 87 octane, even from this State.

2010 SSRS · 07-28-2011, 02:40 PM

I like my 07 Impala SS better

upflying · 07-28-2011, 05:05 PM

I drove Dodge Diplomats, Dodge Aspens, Dodge Polaras, Dodge St Regis' and Ford Crown Victoria's for 30 years. I want my career back.

bmwdon · 07-29-2011, 06:18 AM

I guess I see the sense in a long lifed engine, but wouldn't it seem like it should be more geared towards pursuit then hard work like pulling stuff? guess my mind ain't right

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Its probably a truck engine tuned for regular gas and built to work hard, not fast.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-29-2011, 11:57 AM

Does anyone want pics of anything specific on the Caprice? Probably won't be able to show you guys until our story is released, but just thought I'd ask.

Stew · 07-29-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Does anyone want pics of anything specific on the Caprice? Probably won't be able to show you guys until our story is released, but just thought I'd ask.

if you could get some good exterior pictures of the rear sides and front, and dash/instrument cluster pictures that would be sweet.

I like it, then i like understated cars. My only real styling issue with the body ist the rear of the roof/rear make me hink of the last gen Kia Optima.

*Milk 1027* · 07-29-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Does anyone want pics of anything specific on the Caprice? Probably won't be able to show you guys until our story is released, but just thought I'd ask.

Interior. Seats specifically.

LOWDOWN · 07-29-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwdon

I guess I see the sense in a long lifed engine, but wouldn't it seem like it should be more geared towards pursuit then hard work like pulling stuff? guess my mind ain't right

"Work" in this case means running/idling/chasing/idling/donuts/idling...24/7/365...which, believe it or not, is hard work for an engine...

As to "high speed pursuit", it doesn't matter if it goes 140 or 160... I learned a l o n g time ago the fastest thing cops have is a two-way radio!

bmwdon · 07-29-2011, 04:44 PM

makes sense

07-28-2011, 08:21 AM	#30
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	does the 6L seem a bit weak? or am I expecting too much here? seems like that should be in the 390+ area __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

07-28-2011, 02:40 PM	#35
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I like my 07 Impala SS better __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-29-2011, 11:57 AM	#38
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Does anyone want pics of anything specific on the Caprice? Probably won't be able to show you guys until our story is released, but just thought I'd ask. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#42
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	makes sense __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

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07-28-2011, 07:19 AM	#29
jcmG8 Drives: G8GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 90	^ interesting comment. As you can imagine, the G8 boards are all over these and IIRC, the patrol version had a special seat to accommodating the waist accessories. The version you drove, patrol or detective?

07-28-2011, 08:56 AM	#31
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	It has the makings of a modern "Blues-mobile"...cop-equipped! A set of Camaro LS wheels would complete the "undercover" look... Some background: http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...public-103917/

07-28-2011, 09:02 AM	#32
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	The G8 had a ton more styling to it than that. Caprice makes a good cop car and taxi.... but as a performance sedan - boring. Bring back the G8 untouched except for an Impala SS badge, and it would sell gangbusters. Give it the unused LS3 production from the Vette's dismal sales, auto or stick, no AFM, = winner. V6 base model to boost volume... Build it in the US, instead of losing all profits shipping parts and vehicles all over the world...

07-28-2011, 05:05 PM	#36
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	I drove Dodge Diplomats, Dodge Aspens, Dodge Polaras, Dodge St Regis' and Ford Crown Victoria's for 30 years. I want my career back.