[CrashTestDummy]

I gotta stop doing this, but I couldn't resist. I've kind of had my eye on the latest version of the Caprice 9C1 since they first announced them. After talking a bit with one of the driving instructors at the Houston Police Academy, and hearing a friend rave about the ride he got in one to the speed limiter, well that sealed the deal.

I was kind of also looking at the new Chevrolet SS, but the $40K+ price tag was putting me off. Then, this example showed up:

(IMG:http://images57.fotki.com/v139/photos/5/1331095/10081187/frontdrcorner-vi.jpg)

It's a 2012 9C1. It's a retired car, so it has some mileage and scrapes and scratches, but it runs great, handles well, and should, for a while at least, get better mileage then my current 96 Impala SS DD. I was specifically looking for a 2011 or 2012, because GM went with some odd shifter stalk that grew out of the dash in 2013. Not sure what the big idea was there, but they wanted to get the shifter off the console, and there's stalks coming out both sides of the column.

The current plan is to fix what's broken/missing, do some mild upgrades in the engine compartment and suspension, and just enjoy. I'll add long tubes, and a better-breathing exhaust, maybe an intake, CAI, but I'm also thinking of a bit more cam. I'd also like to install a converter so this thing comes off the line a bit better. It really woke up the 96, and there are some nice converter choices out there that still lock up. I'd then add coil-overs to get the car a bit lower, maybe some '13 Camaro RS 19" wheels, and swaybars. It handles well now, I think taking a little out of the suspension, and adding some bigger sway bars will only help.

Since the shop is now full, we're thinking about selling our 95 9C1 Impala SS clone, and/or our 95 Z28 LT4/M6 convertible. So if you know anyone who's looking.....

[Ojustracing]

Gene

GM started adding the nannies from 2010 and up. With the ability to turn it completely off on the 10-11. The 13 Tahoe PPV I have I cant turn stabilatrak off. I can turn the traction control off, but it seems it not completely off. It allows higher wheel speed but only to a point.

On late-2010 and all 2011 police Tahoe PPVs, one push on the stability control button turns the traction control off. Some wheelspin may be necessary to “rock” the Tahoe to get it unstuck in mud, sand or snow. If you push the button again and hold it for 5 seconds, both traction control and stability control are completely deactivated (i.e., completely shut off).

For 2012, the police Tahoe PPV will get unique StabiliTrak software. The officer will have the option to turn traction control off with the first button push. With the second push and hold, the stability control will go to a more open, less restrictive, police-calibrated mode. In 2012, the stability control will not be able to be shut completely off.

For 2013 you can turn off traction control off. Stabilitrak can't.

This winter was interesting to say the least. This truck would get all messed up when braking in Ice/snow conditions. Like its going to swap ends because the computer!!!! under the correct conditions. I end in the other lane trying to catch it. Luckily where I drive its late and nobody around. I feel too much rear brake basis and poorly calibrated Stabilitrak. But what do I know. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I did find out last night that when in Manual Mode it will hold the gear and bang off the rev 5800RPM aprox rev limiter till you hit the up-shift button. Matched Rev downshift from a auto tranny are kinda weird feeling too.