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by trocar
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What year is your Vibe?
Replies: 25
Views: 5779

still have the 03, but thanks to a youngster and his lack of shoulder checking it has 04 body mouldings added this week.Other than that still going strong. and I still love LIFT.
by trocar
Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Ontario Roll Call
Replies: 98
Views: 49645

Oshawa....Have not been on in a long time, but thought that I would check in
by trocar
Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Did anyone in Bowmanville total their vibe
Replies: 7
Views: 2260

Re: (jake75)

Wife just got her vibe back after a minor scrape where another car turned into the side of her. Cost almost $7000 in repair. Crazy that it was all cosmetic, and there was nothing structural. The car is an 03 and not worth more than $10K.Parts and molding is crazy expensive.
by trocar
Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:01 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: 84.7 cents per litre of 87 octane gas tonight in Ontario
Replies: 12
Views: 3025

Re: 84.7 cents per litre of 87 octane gas tonight in Ontario (silverawd26)

Thanks I still have a look in every now and again.
by trocar
Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:01 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: The Most Rediculous Accord Ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 3621

The saddest part of this is that we know that there are many out there that are thinking.....How can I do that to my Civic??!!!?!?!?Bring on the next set of stupid home made junk.
by trocar
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:47 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: MEET IN THE TORONTO AREA?
Replies: 27
Views: 4968

Re: (BLAQJAQ)

The GTA was never a good place to get the Viber's together, I think there has only been one or two meets that actually were planned and happened over the years. I know that many of the meets ended up getting cancelled due to politicing within the forum. Good luck with putting one together,
by trocar
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:44 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: 84.7 cents per litre of 87 octane gas tonight in Ontario
Replies: 12
Views: 3025

Re: 84.7 cents per litre of 87 octane gas tonight in Ontario (DrumDr)

I just filled up for 2.47 / gallon just outside of Charlotte NC. Man I can not wait to get back up north and pay double again
by trocar
Sat May 20, 2006 2:51 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: what to do.....
Replies: 12
Views: 1640

what to do.....

Wife and I were out looking for a replacement for one of our cars and have come to the following crossroad.Do we order a G6 GTP convertible and wait until they can get one with the specs that we want. Do we take the solstice that is sitting on the lot that we can live with ORdo we wait until the &qu...
by trocar
Sat May 20, 2006 2:34 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Typical life of a hydraulic clutch? GT
Replies: 294
Views: 105098

My centerforce clutch is finally seating properly, has taken this long for breaking, and HOLY improvement BATMANMADBILL - missing the regular updates on your car, can you start a new thread, with up to date pics and a run down of the "projects"
by trocar
Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Typical life of a hydraulic clutch? GT
Replies: 294
Views: 105098

Add another one to the list, Car is giong in Monday morning of a new clutch set up.77km of normal daily drivin
by trocar
Tue Dec 27, 2005 1:29 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Most miles on GT's stock clutch
Replies: 50
Views: 16149

just hit 75K on the clutch and we have noticed that it slips a little every now and again
by trocar
Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: How can I find out whether I have ABS?
Replies: 15
Views: 7075

Re: How can I find out whether I have ABS? (binary)

Hit the brakes in the wet and see what happens.
by trocar
Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:31 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Satellite Radio for Ontario
Replies: 8
Views: 1917

Re: (Atomb)

According to a friend that I have at the CRTC, there is a really long way to go before we get XM radio in Canada. As I understand it, there are huge issues with liscencing and Canadian content laws that will keep it away from here for years to come.Sucks, but it is what it is.
by trocar
Thu Dec 23, 2004 3:31 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How does a blockheater work
Replies: 5
Views: 1072

Re: How does a blockheater work (MiVibe-ToolGuy)

Thanks for the info, Think I am going to star using it
by trocar
Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:13 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How does a blockheater work
Replies: 5
Views: 1072

How does a blockheater work

I have one, but have never used it, and have never really thought about it before, but I have no idea what they do. Can someone give a fast lesson on what they do. Is it as simple as keeping the oil a few degrees warmer????
by trocar
Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:40 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Reflex wiper blades
Replies: 10
Views: 1524

Reflex wiper blades

I was out looking for new wiper blades and came across these blades called reflex.They have no linkage that will freeze in the winter and are make of a material that will contour to the winshield and have next to no drag at speed.Has anyone ever seen them before and do they REALLY work?I think I am ...
by trocar
Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:57 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: What does this look like???
Replies: 12
Views: 1747

What does this look like???

I think that there are the vibe has started a look in cars that is going to last for a while. Funny that most makers have somethnig similar. Here is another versionhttp://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?id=3849
by trocar
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:43 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Losing coolant again!
Replies: 38
Views: 6518

Re: Losing coolant again! (ColonelPanic)

I don't know if this may help, but at the beginning of the summer, I had a similar problem that was diagnosed as the fins within the Rad had collapsed, and as a result the rad was holding more coolant than normal. I had to get the rad replaced, which was about a 5 day turn around because GM is not s...
by trocar
Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:36 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Are you a Geek?
Replies: 22
Views: 2652

Re: (slbpsi63)

2.16963% - PoserMan I thought it would be higher.
by trocar
Mon Jun 07, 2004 1:25 pm
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Car Rally and Annual Oshawa Meet
Replies: 74
Views: 7256

Re: (ZedTim)

If anyone is looking at hotels for the meet, i found a site that has the most common ones in the areahttp://listingsca.com/Ontario/...ality/the hotel listings are under travel (bottom right of the screen)
by trocar
Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:08 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Car Rally and Annual Oshawa Meet
Replies: 74
Views: 7256

Re: (trdvibe)

It appears that zedtim has gone AWAL again, but here are the plans as I know themMeet and greet at GM Canada head office parking lot early afternoon.Go for a run through the scenic areas that Durham Region has to offer (no gravel, or dirt roads, everything will be on black top)This could involve a r...
by trocar
Thu May 13, 2004 12:30 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: July 17th in Oshawa
Replies: 55
Views: 6973

July 17th in Oshawa

Just starting to get a feel for how many cars are going to be at the meet in Oshawa. I think it will be a great day. Nothing is carved into stone yet, but a meet and greet, poker run/rally and a BBq are all planned and in the works.The more people the better, and for those who are concerned, YES GM ...
by trocar
Thu May 13, 2004 12:22 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Car Rally and Annual Oshawa Meet
Replies: 74
Views: 7256

Re: Re: (Mavrik)

This meet is a definate go!!!!There are plans for a meet and greet, poker run/ rally around the area an a wrap up BBQ.
by trocar
Wed May 12, 2004 7:44 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Car Rally and Annual Oshawa Meet
Replies: 74
Views: 7256

Re: (04BlkVibe)

Can you give more info about darknights, ie where is it being held and what is it???
by trocar
Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:13 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Vette Fest at Gord Anderson GM Village
Replies: 5
Views: 882

Re: Vette Fest at Gord Anderson GM Village (Mavrik)

how many 'vets going? I'll let my friend know so he can mention it to his vette club.
by trocar
Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:12 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Car Rally and Annual Oshawa Meet
Replies: 74
Views: 7256

Re: (04BlkVibe)

It really does not matter if Gm is shut down because we are just using their lot for a gathering place. I know that Zedtim has a guest hooked up for the day that should be interesting( Sorry not a SC Vibe) . From what I understand the plan is to have a meet and greet, then hit the road for a cruise ...
by trocar
Wed Apr 14, 2004 8:19 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Wednesday night TV
Replies: 19
Views: 2039

Re: Wednesday night TV (msmyer)

tonight is a little bit of hockey then whatever sports channel shows the most of the leafs beating up on Ottawa.
by trocar
Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:54 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: What did you cross shop the Vibe with?
Replies: 36
Views: 3856

Re: (trdvibe)

We looked at theHyundai Tiburon Tuscani -- Fun to drive, nut no rear spoiler, so it looked like it was lacking something.Mazda 5 -wife did not like that the 5 speed shifter vibrated badly in 3rd. (honestly that is the only reason that we did not get that car)Mini Cooper S - could not get the finance...
by trocar
Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: coolant concern
Replies: 13
Views: 1872

Re: coolant concern (Sub-Vibe-R)

I was thinking about leaks, and have never seen anything resembling a coolant leak on my drive way. Just went out and checked and nothing there. I wonder where it could be going.I would think that if it was going into the engine I would have noticed something right(he asks with a sheepish grin)
by trocar
Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:27 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: coolant concern
Replies: 13
Views: 1872

coolant concern

I have been having a problem with the heat in my car. It seems that when the car is running about town there is no heat from the HVAC, on the highway it is fine. Took the car to the dealership today regarding the problem, and when the service advisor looked at the coolant level, he said that there w...
by trocar
Sun Apr 04, 2004 1:55 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: bad experience with Conti's?
Replies: 21
Views: 2833

Re: bad experience with Conti's? (RoundUp)

Goddyears are not that great in the bad weather, wet roads are the worst. If you can get them to go with a really good tire and split the difference rather than the goodyears.
by trocar
Sun Apr 04, 2004 1:52 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heat Question. Just me?
Replies: 18
Views: 5234

Re: Heat Question. Just me? (joatmon)

Ant other info on this problem. Mine started to do the same thing a few days ago, I also noticed that the temp guage started to climb this morning after about a ten minute drive where the guage was normal, when I stopped the car at an interstection, the guage started to climb. By the time I had the ...
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Is this wrong????
Replies: 11
Views: 1220

Re: (trocar)

next year I'm going to put the neighbours house up for sale. Rat me out will 'ya
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Is this wrong????
Replies: 11
Views: 1220

Re: (Fformula88)

WEEEEEELLLLL guess who showed up on my doorstep. One friend along with a torn up for sale sign. I thought that I was going to die when I opened the door, but to my surprize, I was met with a great big smile and a laugh. Turns out that there were nine offers on the car today including one guy with a ...
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Selling the Vibe
Replies: 7
Views: 1134

Re: Selling the Vibe (trocar)

Just remember, This is my favourite day of the year, I've done it once already today and I might do it again http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=9350
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:48 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Selling the Vibe
Replies: 7
Views: 1134

Re: Selling the Vibe (MailGuy!)

OHHH BOY YOU GOT ME, I just spent the last few minutes looking for a car uglier than that to put up as my latest.
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Selling the Vibe
Replies: 7
Views: 1134

Re: Selling the Vibe (MailGuy!)

congratulations? any other pics of it???not every day that you see a car with square headlights and round trim rings
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:27 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pics of Vibe with sport package and black chrome wheels
Replies: 22
Views: 4901

Re: (Fformula88)

is the black chrome process similar to the regular chrome process. I Don't recall ever seeing it before. It would be really cool in the right application.
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Is this wrong????
Replies: 11
Views: 1220

Is this wrong????

Since today is Apirl fools, I have taken the liberty to put my friends car up for sale. It is a 2003 Vette Z06. He went to work early this morning and I took the libety of stopping by his house and pulling it out into the drive way. (He lives on a realy busy street). The 4Sale sign reads that the ca...
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Love the Vibe GT
Replies: 11
Views: 1517

Re: (4X4CHICHI)

Wecome to wonderful world of LIFT. enjoy
by trocar
Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:02 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Cool illusion
Replies: 5
Views: 737

Re: Cool illusion (Herb)

I had to tilt my head a bit to the left to make it work, but it does work.
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: GenVibe 2nd Birthday - Official Post!
Replies: 63
Views: 21865

Re: GenVibe 2nd Birthday - Official Post! (MailGuy!)

It is amazing that there are so many people dedicated to this site and the car that we all share. HAPPY B-DAY GEN VIBE
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:58 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Awesome 27"
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: Awesome 27" (yank dini)

What kind of truck would you have to be able to put these wheels on.
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:50 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: physics question
Replies: 4
Views: 576

Re: physics question (Triton GT)

used this while shopping today. I was looking for a camera, and the salesman was giving me line after line about how great these cameras were. I stopped him, asked this question, then walked out of the store.I hate when you get someone who sucks up to you when all you really wnt is information.
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Gas Prices!
Replies: 90
Views: 10270

Re: Gas Prices! (JustinVGT)

My 2cents worth.Just remember that we are sitting here complaining about the price of gas while drinking our $1.00 per 500ml bottle of water or $2.00 per grande coffee. Gas really is not that bad when you compare it to other things that we buy.
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:21 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Help!! / GM Warranty / Im PI$$ED
Replies: 27
Views: 3980

Re: Help!! / GM Warranty / Im PI$$ED (maxx4me)

How long did it take to start to notice the discoloring and sandblasting.I am still waiting for mine to change. I want to change my cladding to the monotone but am waiting see if I can get the 04 look before painting everything
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:17 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Marijuana
Replies: 33
Views: 3137

Re: (fuel4soul)

Not to turn this into a huge event, but Why bother to smoke this stuff??Never done it, so I am asking. No preaching please.(Unless it comes from the Rev. Poopypants)
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:12 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Reverend Poopypants
Replies: 27
Views: 2022

Re: Reverend Poopypants (Mavrik)

Congratulations, Have you printed off your new business cards yet. If not go to the forum with the Vibe Funeral Coach, and add it to your card.
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Time for a new car
Replies: 20
Views: 2129

Re: (trdvibe)

Looking for more fun factor than the mazda 6. Two door and faster than juice through a goose. Another factor is that I don't want something that everyone else has or has had. Things like the mustang, camaro and the vet are like belly buttons. Everyone has one, and if they son't have one then they kn...
by trocar
Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:39 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Time for a new car
Replies: 20
Views: 2129

Re: (Fformula88)

This car is going to be fur fun only. The last thing that I want is practical. THe new z350 and rx8 are out of the price line mainly because I am going to have to get a winter car if I get something like that. The mr2 is an interesting thought. Maybe even its big brother the supra Twin turbo. i have...