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by BLargal
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What do you always keep in your Vibe?
Replies: 34
Views: 7021

Re: (Water boy)

Hmm I keep in my vibe a flashlight, extra lug nuts, tire pressure gauge, microfiber towels and a small really soft whatever material kind of small car duster...as that control panel collects a lot of dust really quick and i've already put one to many scratches on it by cleaning it really urkes me ab...
by BLargal
Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6099188

Re: (06pvibe)

Actually no it didn't turn out to well i'm afraid. Looks worse then it did before actually! So yea....anyway I have a friend who i'm going to pay who will do a good job and knows what she is doing because she used to do detailing as a job so she is going to take care of it on Wed, minus the hood bec...
by BLargal
Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6099188

Re: (LarryKingsShoes)

Well I went a bit crazy today, considering I had 2 hours of sleep then went to work, after work I took my car to the manual car wash and washed it, applied descratcher stuff which i'm not sure how well it worked, waxed it, dried it, washed it, dried it again, waxed again, washed again took me four h...
by BLargal
Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Owner of a 09 Vibe GT
Replies: 31
Views: 6241

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Welcome to the club i'm happy to see another 09 pontiac vibe GT around now :D. I myself for tires am going to save up to get these http://www.discounttire.com/dt...falseyes I know its a long link lol.
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1536983

Re: (star_deceiver)

we are at 3.54 a gallon here in michigan in my area anyway. I hear enough blabering and complaining about gas since I WORK at a speedway for four years now. I was there when we were at near 5 bucks a gallon then it went down and people STILL complained its never ending...I just hope none of you are ...
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Quick question on fuel, what kind is best for the 2.4 in 2009 vibe GT?
Replies: 9
Views: 2249

Re: (j42.snyder)

True but I work for Speedway which is a main brand gas station so I know our gas is safe I haven't had any issues with any cars in my four years of working there and using that gas. And yes it is pink....sooo...can I get the pink stuff at any auto store or do I have to go to a dealership to get it? ...
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: The GMC Granite a possible replacement for the Vibe?
Replies: 13
Views: 4112

Re: (Old Tele man)

I like the look of it on the outside but inside...meh not my cup of tea! I mean those seats look like it will make my back and (removed) scream in pain after 15 minutes of driving in one, the turn signal and wiper blade/light or whatever the other one on the other side is used for is way to large an...
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: new shift knob
Replies: 8
Views: 4793

Re: new shift knob (bassplayaz06)

Very nice it looks good! Though i'd also while doing that use a touch up paint of sorts on that dash near the lighter. And off topic, I love the look of your radio! It has that built in/classic look but mixes with high tech to make it look really modern and nice. Dose it do GPS as well or no?
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Heater Fan
Replies: 6
Views: 1681

Re: (epcIII)

I was thinking of just saying "broken fan needs replacing" but you all said it pretty much so I didn't say a word
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2011 VOTM nominations are now Open!
Replies: 23
Views: 4902

Ohhhh VOTING begins on sunday...well i'll have to make sure to vote tomorrow then, don't forget about daylights savings time sunday morning guys!
by BLargal
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Quick question on fuel, what kind is best for the 2.4 in 2009 vibe GT?
Replies: 9
Views: 2249

Thank you very much guys for the answers it quelled my slight worry, I did look at the manual (it was early when I posted this and my tired brain after work didn't think to look at it) and it dose indeed state 87 is ok to put in the car. I might move it to plus 89 grade just because I work at a gas ...
by BLargal
Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Quick question on fuel, what kind is best for the 2.4 in 2009 vibe GT?
Replies: 9
Views: 2249

Quick question on fuel, what kind is best for the 2.4 in 2009 vibe GT?

Hello to all once again I have a quick question many of you are prolly going to think "oh god not again!" but I gotta ask because all the topics I searched for are older and wasn't stated with what year of car they have. I just recently filled up from a half tank to full on E87 fuel which ...
by BLargal
Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2011 VOTM nominations are now Open!
Replies: 23
Views: 4902

Re: April 2011 VOTM nominations are now Open! (NascarXprt)

I think i'd like to nominate J-To-Envy as well not only has she done a great job with her car from what i've seen and really like and hope to do a few myself from her ideas of her own vibe she has also been really helpful to me as a noob on this site and helped me out as well. So over all because of...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Finally got him back!
Replies: 15
Views: 3746

Re: (joshuaeb09)

I know what you mean josh thats why I can't wait for summer to come so I can see the sun again! And I had to open my big mouth....its snowing outside..again...*sighs* gotta love michigan!
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009-2010 Vibe Rear Lid/Deck On Rear Hatch Issue (Non-GT)
Replies: 57
Views: 16435

Re: (ou.grizzly)

I have a 2009 Vibe GT and I never heard of this issue i'm gonna go check right now and let you all know *walks out to check* *come back* bah its snowing outside now!....anyway after clearing the snow and using my high powered LED flashlight that I keep in my car I found it to be flawless not a scrat...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: drain coolant like this=-??
Replies: 8
Views: 2694

Re: drain coolant like this=-?? (K-NINE)

I saw when I opened my hood after getting my car from the dealership (have had the car for...hmm a week officially) that they didn't top off the coolant which is weird its at the min line not the max line it pissed me off a bit. One question I myself have about coolant is that i've used in all my ol...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift
Replies: 49
Views: 21979

Re: (Whelan)

I have an 09 auto GT with the 2.4 and its about the same, I can work it to be a tad lower but I do have the manual override ability in my car haven't ever used it as of yet. I don't wanna bust anything since i've never shifted a car ever in my life so waiting with my brother to drive with me or some...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Finally got him back!
Replies: 15
Views: 3746

Re: (Wolfman213)

Indeed though i'm sort of hoping I wont need it again and that winter is mostly over with...since my boss seems to think i'm as of late content working till 8AM on my midnight shifts (I work two midnights two afternoons a week) I go home go to bed and get about 8 hours of sleep after waking up at 6p...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Joshuaeb09's Platinum 09 GT (Added Exterior Lighting and Amp pics)
Replies: 77
Views: 19801

Re: (joshuaeb09)

hmmm i'll have to look into that
by BLargal
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Joshuaeb09's Platinum 09 GT (Added Exterior Lighting and Amp pics)
Replies: 77
Views: 19801

Re: (joshuaeb09)

Oh ok then i'd likely be alright with that the blue lights do hurt my eyes in general but I can deal with it if they are not super bright i'm not sure what kind of lights I have in mine, if they are standard then they are good enough for me as I can see ten times better then in my old ford that has ...
by BLargal
Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Joshuaeb09's Platinum 09 GT (Added Exterior Lighting and Amp pics)
Replies: 77
Views: 19801

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Nice looking LED's but (removed) your head lights are way to bright i'd be flashing you and no not cause you own a vibe XD, i'd be flashing you to tell you I'M BLIND!!! XD.
by BLargal
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Finally got him back!
Replies: 15
Views: 3746

Re: (rAERRK)

thanks for all the links I think i've seen a few of them around this site and when I get to the points where i'm going to do it (when the weather gets warmer) i'll make sure to send them a message or re check the links at what I can get and all that. I can always use my friends card online and pay h...
by BLargal
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: This is a bit crazy.
Replies: 9
Views: 1599

Re: (CAMOGIRL)

I saw someone with 150k on a 09 sebring I was like...(removed) WHAT?! I won't put ANY miles on my vibe here is my example, I gave my mom my 02 tauras that I bought four years ago with 69k and it now has 76k thats 7000 miles in four years.....yea....i'm a lite driver XD.
by BLargal
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Finally got him back!
Replies: 15
Views: 3746

Re: (CAMOGIRL)

Yea I did I talked to my uncle Phil who dose detailing/painting/repairing cars for a living and he said 60 to 90 days is what you really wanna wait but 30 is fine to. He said it was safe to drive around until then its just a curing time for paint before the sealant which in itself is just a very ver...
by BLargal
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Finally got him back!
Replies: 15
Views: 3746

Re: (ponta2147)

Just the standard blue which I guess is called neptune? Really love the color I like...wanna paint the interior dash gray parts to blue to match but I don't wanna screw something up i'm no good at these kind of things :/...like I said it was getting dark and camera was dying so i'm going to wait til...
by BLargal
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Finally got him back!
Replies: 15
Views: 3746

Finally got him back!

Finally got back my car after waiting over a week for the paint job he looks beautiful! I got a hand full of pictures I took but they arn't very good, my batteries were dying in the camera and it was getting dark my gf has this uber camera that's amazing so i'll have her take pictures soon when its ...
by BLargal
Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: That little light that tells you to buckle up!
Replies: 37
Views: 14852

Re: That little light that tells you to buckle up! (djkeev)

Actually because of the seatbelt I didn't end up hitting anything because I didn't see it coming my body was more relaxed I just suffered a broken leg and a bad case of whip lash. He ended up paying my doctor bills and lets just say he won't be driving likely ever again.Now as for when I was four an...
by BLargal
Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Well Im Back. Full of enthusiasm for the Vibe.
Replies: 8
Views: 2040

Re: Well Im Back. Full of enthusiasm for the Vibe. (injun_josh)

Aww your poor vibe and you I just got my 09 GT and only drove it for two days before it went in the shop for a total repainting, course free from the dealership. Got a crappy rental and waiting for my car to be ready for pickup THEN gotta go back again in 30 to 90 days to get the sealant put on....s...
by BLargal
Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Do I need new struts or springs?
Replies: 4
Views: 1589

Re: (Sublimewind)

Yea likely the struts, I remember on one of my old cars, the pontiac grand am 1994 I replaced the struts when there was nothing but the metal pole left >.>
by BLargal
Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Engine/Transmission/acceleration problem?
Replies: 18
Views: 4613

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Engine/Transmission/acceleration problem? (injun_josh)

Are you talking about with manuals or with automatics? And with your model car only? Cause that worries me a bit but I have an 09 automatic vibe GT.
by BLargal
Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Gutting the catalytic converter?
Replies: 30
Views: 8751

This thread reminds me when my cat got stolen from my 92 caviler lol
by BLargal
Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: 2009 GT Moonroof Control Panel/maplight removal
Replies: 9
Views: 2795

Re: (papacueball)

Actually they hold in there pretty good even with my base at max and up really high I don't hear any rattling just put them in sideways and they kind of sit there pretty good I buy the disposible Ecigs so they are larger.
by BLargal
Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe wood paneling
Replies: 15
Views: 3228

Actually that wouldn't look half bad if you finnished the wood up to and under the headlight on the side panel, oooo and some how some way find a tint to put on the moon roof to look like wood as well that would be kinda awsome :D.
by BLargal
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Y'all said it wouldnt take long...
Replies: 8
Views: 1696

Re: (DressedInBlack)

The mod bug hasn't hit me nor will it ever really, i'll be the boring guy who stays with a stock vibe because simply I have no money to be putting into my car on extra things don't get me wrong i'd like to put in a turbo, dual exaust, sound proofing, new speakers and woofer, air filter and lots of o...
by BLargal
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:09 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Any ideas on fixing these boo-boos?
Replies: 17
Views: 4394

Re: (CAMOGIRL)

*gives you a thumbs up* just start off with the replacing the plastic part first do the bumper later when your getting closer to doing the dual ex cause it will save you money in the end to just wait on that.Now what I want are some seat warmers living in Michigan those are always nice to have. I ju...
by BLargal
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:05 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: ADDING DELAY WIPERS
Replies: 10
Views: 2603

Re: (09vGT)

I have...um....no clue what I have in my 09 GT I don't know how many for the front i'm just glad I found out how to get the washer fluid to come out lol! I'd go and look and tell ya but my car is STILL in the shop and will be till monday didn't know detailing cars took this long ~_~.
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Favorite Place to Buy wheels/tires?
Replies: 77
Views: 42454

Re: (keithvibe)

I'm voting for discount tire just because they have a wide amount of options for the vibe and my brother works there so I get his workers discount
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: What tire to get? Low mileage driver in San Diego
Replies: 4
Views: 1791

Re: What tire to get? Low mileage driver in San Diego (06pvibe)

as 06pvibe said I would go for what he has on his car that's the exact tire I plan on getting for my 09 vibe eventually, I have the goodyear eagle GT tires that are the thinner more sport like tires with an 18" wheel while they do look nice I heard bad things about these tires and I feel every ...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Winter freeway driving
Replies: 14
Views: 4218

Re: (star_deceiver)

Remind me to never drive out that way in winter I trust my driving skills but thats why they call accidents accidents cause you don't know when, how or where it will happen if its you or someone else lose control and OOPS oh crap my car noooo! I used to drive like that a lot till ironicly just passi...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Michigan Roll Call
Replies: 106
Views: 44142

Novi Michigan here...I work at the speedway on Ten Mile and Novi Rd. Though you won't see my car right now its still being repainted but if you have i'm a dark blue vibe. I have been seeing a silver vibe going down Novi Rd past speedway quite a bit hmmm wonder if he or she is on this site
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Here's to another 100K :)
Replies: 6
Views: 1789

Re: Here's to another 100K :) (epcIII)

grats, my car has 55k and I won't hit 100k in a long...loongggg time because of the fact I am a low mileage driver. On my 02 ford Taurus I got it with 69k and four years later gave it to my mom with 76k
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Quick question about paint.
Replies: 2
Views: 864

Re: (silverbullet)

yea I hope so to, that is a helpful tip to though I do intend to wax but 60 days is no problem as I don't plan to wax for....well till early june I think.
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: '09 GT steering
Replies: 19
Views: 5708

Re: (Bikerscum)

I don't have to much of an issue...hmmm...perhaps its time for a simple trip to the tire shop to get them balance, rotated and all that? I have an 09 GT 2.4 however it is automatic haven't tried the manual option thing yet >.>
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Just bought a set of Hancook Optimo H727 tires from Discount Tire Direct
Replies: 2
Views: 1372

Re: (Kincaid)

I have Goodyear Eagle GT tires that came stock with the car but hearing bad things about them such as very fast tread wear and bumpy riding. I'm personally thinking of having my brother hook me up at discount tire and turning in the old tires for a set of ContiExtremeContact DWShttp://www.discountti...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: G'Day everyone!
Replies: 18
Views: 3221

Re: (Kincaid)

Yay for another blue one! :D. I miss my car...*grumbles about paint and dealership* I want my vibe back i'm tired of driving the bulky boat of a buick lacross! Welcome btw, I'd of posted pics myself if my car wasn't grounded at the dealership *laughs*
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: consumer report help? re: convertible car seat
Replies: 9
Views: 2422

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Oh man.....I thought you were talking actual seats not baby seats...I so hope I don't gotta worry about that for a few more years with my gf XD.
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: A gap in the rear bumper anyone else have this?
Replies: 7
Views: 1285

Re: A gap in the rear bumper anyone else have this? (star_deceiver)

will do, but they might just fix it themselves as I mentioned it and told them to try to find time to take a look and get it tightened or something
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:50 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Any ideas on fixing these boo-boos?
Replies: 17
Views: 4394

Re: (torker)

Ha dude thats awsome you go up to someone and be like "um hey...can I...touch it? Can I touch your vibe?" XD and yea it dosen't look to bad if you got a good deal for the car then be happy with what you have of course. But if what they say is true just buy a new part from a junk yard and t...
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: A gap in the rear bumper anyone else have this?
Replies: 7
Views: 1285

Re: A gap in the rear bumper anyone else have this? (Water boy)

Ha I wish I had money I am broke for the most part, I just got my car a week ago and they are doing the paint for free since it wasn't like that when I signed for it but was like that next day when I went to pick it up.
by BLargal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Quick question about paint.
Replies: 2
Views: 864

Quick question about paint.

Hello fellow vibe drivers, and other drivers are welcome i'm sure . I have a quick question about the paint job on my car. As a few of you likely know my car is only a week old (to me, its an 09 vibe gt bought it last week) and had some paint issues that needed fixing mainly the hood. The good news ...