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Troutman
08-22-2011, 10:48 AM
G'day all,

Yes, yet another bloody Aussie. Thought I'd say hi as there is a lot of great info on this site!

I drive an '07 Caprice, which for those who don't know is the long-wheelbase model that shares no external panels with the Commodore except the front doors. Its wheelbase is shared with the ute and G8 Sport Truck. Versions of the Caprice are sold in the Middle East, China, South Korea, Germany and North America wearing Chevrolet, Buick, Daewoo and Bitter badges. (linky (http://www.wmcaprice.com/international.htm))

http://wmcaprice.com/forum/100_2670.JPG

I was amused to read that a bunch of crazy people in Maryland found a legal loophole and got to buy brand new Chevrolet Caprices which were supposed to be reserved for law enforcement agencies. (linky (http://www.wmcapriceforum.com/index.php?/topic/29-chevrolet-caprice-ppv-sold-to-public-due-to-loophole/)) So much for the G8 no longer being available. :)

Catch you later,

Troutman

WhiteHotG8GT
08-22-2011, 06:58 PM
Welcome aboard. That long wheelbase allows you to carry more naked women in your car, right? :gr_jest:

Troutman
08-25-2011, 11:41 PM
Why yes; in fact I should get a rental Commodore so I can compare the 2 in that respect. ;)

I took some better pics (of the car anyway) but left my camera at my friend's place. Next week I should have them up.

Cheers all.

Troutman
08-25-2011, 11:55 PM
PS, here is a short video showing a Caprice PPV at the Woodward Dream Cruise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i480Ef8rdo&feature=related

zepcom
08-26-2011, 07:39 AM
Welcome!

pic18
08-27-2011, 07:22 PM
Welcome. Nice looking Caprice. That front bumper cover and those wheels certainly make your Caprice look nicer than ours. But we can't expect much from a stripped down work horse model meant for the police. I look forward to more pics.

Troutman
08-27-2011, 11:45 PM
Cheers for the kind words guys. :)

Until I get my camera back, here's a few generic pics in the meantime.

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200609/2007-holden-wm-caprice-26_460x0w.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/prototype66/2009Caprice.jpg

http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2006/07/16/WM_Caprice_063_m.jpg

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/motoring/general/editorial/ge5557200352579090536.jpg?height=285&padcolor=F3F7FC&aspect=FitWithin&width=440

Forgot to mention, only mod I've done is mafless tune and CAI (L98). Best time is 13.89 @ 101.99 mph.

Troutman
08-31-2011, 02:07 AM
G'day all, I got a few new pics today, taken with my Nokia N900. Cheers.

http://jacktravis.com.au/tmp/20110831_004.jpg

http://jacktravis.com.au/tmp/20110831_002.jpg

http://jacktravis.com.au/tmp/20110831_011.jpg