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by hapagan
Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:12 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: tein H-techs
Replies: 14
Views: 3421

Bump still for sale
by hapagan
Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:52 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: tein H-techs
Replies: 14
Views: 3421

bump
by hapagan
Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: tein H-techs
Replies: 14
Views: 3421

bump
by hapagan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:30 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: tein H-techs
Replies: 14
Views: 3421

tein H-techs

hi. been a while since i been here. sold the vibe and just got these left over. set of Tein H-Tech springs. i bought them from a member here (forgot who it was) he said they had 20k miles on them and i never got to install them so they still got the 20k. i just want my money back fro them so $60 + s...
by hapagan
Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

Cool thnx for the heads up. I signed up to a e46 forum and i asked them what common issues these cars had....no one answered. There really is no other forum like genvibe....
by hapagan
Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

Its. 2002 325i with 80k miles. Got it for $8,999. It was a bank repo. Thats why i got it so cheap. Not bad right?
by hapagan
Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:31 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

So the couple of tiburons i had my eye on seemed to good to be true so u know how that goes. If it seems to good to be true the. It prolly is. So i searched around a vit more for a couple of days and geres what i ended up getting. Drop the V for a B.....MW
by hapagan
Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

alright so i went down to miami this weekend with my dad and we saw the cars i wanted to see but we also went to look at other cars just in case. we found some pretty nice 99-04 manual bmw 3 series. but i dont really know much about them. anybody care to comment on them ? any issues or personal revi...
by hapagan
Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:45 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

yeah my top 2 picks are #4 and #2 in that order. i like their two tone interior look a lot. plus they both have intake and headers. bad thing is none of the owners know what type of headers cuz none of them put it in themselves
by hapagan
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

holy crap that does look dificult. i might just pay to get it replaced. im not that mechanically savvy. and i rather not mess with so many important components of the engine
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Brand new to this
Replies: 11
Views: 2333

yeah ur better off starting slowly but with quality. ive replaced my HU like 4 times in the past year just cuz i bought the cheap stuff to get it out of the way.
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Vibe should I get?
Replies: 34
Views: 6200

Re: (jdub_74)

Quote, originally posted by jdub_74 »I'm assuming yours is an AWD? If I can average 31 mpg in an AWD I will put it back in the running.sorry it took so long to reply. no mines FWD but i have over 100 maybe 200 aditional pounds(not counting myself) on it constantly between sound system, school books...
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:04 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage
Replies: 126
Views: 35102

u can find diff colors plasti dip on ebay..
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

i am getting the V6. i might get it from a private seller tho. so if i have to do that ill probably have to do it myself. :/
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

oh u know i am. theres no point in getting an AT. right now the only ones i can afford are rebuilts but obviously im gonna get them properly inspected before purchasing.here are a couple of the ones i am considering.http://miami.craigslist.org/md....htmlhttp://miami.craigslist.org/br....htmlhttp://m...
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

Ha. i hadnt seen that one. it does look fun . but my budget is fixed :/ otherwise i would have sprung for a wrx or something alot better than a tiburon.
by hapagan
Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

lol. cuz i havnt saved that much. i only got bout $7k and genesis coupe is about 20k more maybe more ?? idk lol plus i like how the 07-09 tiburons look better than the genesis
by hapagan
Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pulling the trigger.
Replies: 20
Views: 4757

Pulling the trigger.

Well its been a great 4 years with the vibe...But its time for me to move on. which is why im buying a new car this weekend. driving down to Miami and looking for a Hyundai Tiburon. ive got my eye on a couple already but i have to search a bit more. as for the Vibe im gonna keep it for a bit to fix ...
by hapagan
Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Which Vibe should I get?
Replies: 34
Views: 6200

i get 31 mpg 50/50 on my 04 auto with the M+T package. i consider that pretty good for having a led foot u know.
by hapagan
Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:01 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6080212

Re: (silverbullet)

Quote, originally posted by silverbullet »Got my new car phone charger from the mailbox this morning. I have a 3 port charger thing(whatever its called) hardwired to the battery (fused of course) hidden behind the lower dash panel. Right now it just has my radar detector plugged in. So ill be plugg...
by hapagan
Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ok.....my new neighbor doesnt like my music.......LONG post!
Replies: 18
Views: 3408

heres what u gotta do. wait for that one moment when she or her kids are making just a tiny bit of noise and call the cops ON HER!!! fight fire with fire!!! lol im still young. thats my way of thinking. others might disagree but think about it.
by hapagan
Sun Sep 04, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Wheel bearing pic
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

i got it done thnx. i was gona take pics but got way to into it. accidentally ****ed up a brake cilinder so had to replace that too. but hey. saved a couple hundy and learn some new stuff. im glad with it
by hapagan
Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your choice for next car
Replies: 76
Views: 15598

lol i know hahahaha its w/e i know what it comes with. some of the things he said were bs but w/e hahahah i still want it. and its supposed to come with an infinity sub but im sure he took it out
by hapagan
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your choice for next car
Replies: 76
Views: 15598

im actually looking for a new car right now. and so far im going with a hyundai tiburon. i just love how it looks!!!!trying to get this one to be more precise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB5GMt_rQs844K miles v6 for 6300
by hapagan
Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: rear drum break
Replies: 1
Views: 986

rear drum break

so i was replacing my left rear wheel hub yesterday and everything was going fine until i tried putting the drum back on. it wouldnt fit because one of the brakes on the drum wont return to its original position. its like its stuck as if i had the brakes pushed down all the time. but its just one of...
by hapagan
Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: A Psycho Martyr's Garage
Replies: 169
Views: 61148

headlights came out too sexy for your vibe's own good...lol jk they look amazing!!
by hapagan
Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:31 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6080212

replace one of the rear wheel hubs on my vibe. prolly replace the second one tomorrow. ran out of time. will take pics next time.
by hapagan
Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7038

well ill try it out and let u know the outcome.... will post pics. and thnx a lot
by hapagan
Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:41 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7038

still lost lol. i mean its only like what 18 hour drive down ? think about it....lol jk
by hapagan
Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:21 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: websites full of DIYs
Replies: 0
Views: 1245

websites full of DIYs

found these two websites. dont know if its old news but i figured i would post for whoever needed them. http://www.diymytoyota.com/corolla/ http://www.diymytoyota.com/matrix/ same website diff extension but w/e. anyways they have a couple of good DYI specially in the corolla one. found some useful a...
by hapagan
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:40 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7038

the only thing is im not sure what this means " Rest the drum against the FORWARD edge of the lugs so that it doesn’t slip when braking." idk if anyone can help out but i would appreciate it.
by hapagan
Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:38 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7038

rock auto had the whole rear hub assy no ABS for $68 shipped. which is a great price compared to the 160 that the autoshop wanted just for the bearing + 99 labor + 30 shop supplies. i bought both sides and will do the work once they get in and i get a day off work
by hapagan
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7038

Rear wheel bearing replacement

Ive been looking for the past couple of days on how to do this and i finally found a DIY so i decided to post it here just in case anybody else needs it.http://www.diymytoyota.com/cor...ement/it seems relatively easy. im waiting for my wheel hubs to get here (got them from rock auto) and then ill st...
by hapagan
Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Wheel bearing pic
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

awesome thnx
by hapagan
Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Wheel bearing pic
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

Wheel bearing pic

Im trying to find a rear left wheel bearing online cuz i need to replace mine and the shop wants 167$ just for parts and im sure i can find it cheaper but...i dont know what it looks like. I found some on ebay but i dont know if they are the correct part. If someone can plz post a pic of a bearing s...
by hapagan
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:35 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6080212

no i didnt :/ but trust me it worked. i could barely see before. the diff is amazing.
by hapagan
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6080212

restored the headlights on it. shop next to my place does them in like 20 min for $30. they came put great
by hapagan
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: wheel bearing.
Replies: 0
Views: 779

wheel bearing.

So i was in tapa today and one of my tires popped. so i took to the mech and while he was taking my tires off he told me that i had a bad bearing. i was just wondering if that would be an easy project (if anybody has a DIY that would be even better) and how much for parts (part number would be great...
by hapagan
Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

yeah i dont think ill be getting anything else for my car. i might even be selling it. :/ i now why install a CAI if im gonna sell it? well i wasnt planing on selling it when i got the CAI but i found a good deal on on 2002 GTI VR6 i might get on that
by hapagan
Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

feels and sounds great. MPG ill have to let you know. havnt run a full tank yet.
by hapagan
Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:28 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

everything good now thnx a lot guys!
by hapagan
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

figures! lol yeah they are switched. ok thnx a lot. ill go and fix it right now and give feedback later.
by hapagan
Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

im not really sure if that setup is correct. it might be wrong before installing i unplugged all the hoses and didnt keep track of where they went
by hapagan
Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

ok here are some pics. here is the TB hose and the MAFand then here are the other two hoses which i unplugged thinking i had to in order to install the CAI (i think these might be reversed or something. im starting to regret this CAI install :/
by hapagan
Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

all lines were plugged back in tho. unless i plugged one in wrong (or two if i got them mixed up). ill post a close up of the connections in a couple of min.
by hapagan
Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Anyone know if this SRI will fit...
Replies: 9
Views: 2790

i thought 03-04s and 05+ had the same engine and components ? it should fit.
by hapagan
Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:35 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

ok so i still havent gotten payed so i havent cleaned the IAC or the TB but after erasing the codes from the computer today i got the same one + a new one. today i got the P0446. it said it was Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit. should i be worried ?
by hapagan
Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

it is idling normally so i just reseted the code for now untill i get payed and can buy a cleaner for the TB and IAC. yes Tim did have a hydro shield on it but he didnt sell it. it might have gotten damaged on the accident.
by hapagan
Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

The CAI has an AEM dry-flo filter. it was the CAI and Filter that were in Housofbugs vibe.
by hapagan
Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0505 after CAI install
Replies: 21
Views: 5255

P0505 after CAI install

I installed my new CAI 2 days ago and the car ran fine for thos 2 days. This morning i ran the car and the engine light came on. When i read the code it showed a P0505. So i did some research and found out it could be a dirty TB or IAC valve. Now all of this was fine before the CAI, could it possibl...