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by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Genvibe Meet 2013!
Replies: 235
Views: 102220

Re: Genvibe Meet 2013!

I'll try to remember to bring some of our local stuff too. We've got some really tasty dark brews that we are fond of that come out of Manhattan. We can swap! That would be excellent. :D And I'm stoked to hear the Magnaflow, hotbug. Something tells me that I won't be able to resist upgrading once I...
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Genvibe Meet 2013!
Replies: 235
Views: 102220

Re: Genvibe Meet 2013!

I'll also be leaving on Friday so I should be in Pontiac by mid-afternoon. I'll have to dig up some two-way radios. I'm pretty sure that I have two that I can bring, if anyone needs to borrow one. I'm excited to see everyone's Vibes in person. I'm particularly hopeful that someone will show up with ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: A Vibe accident spotted on the front page of Reddit
Replies: 8
Views: 2072

A Vibe accident spotted on the front page of Reddit

I was browsing the front page of Reddit and saw an interesting story about a woman that got in an accident and managed to survive. As it turns out, she was in a Pontiac Vibe, which ended up being in pretty rough shape afterwards. http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1ck18p/my_wild_ride_after_pictur...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Genvibe Meet 2013!
Replies: 235
Views: 102220

Re: Genvibe Meet 2013!

I'm definitely down to try to get in on this meet. I was planning on making the trip if it were anywhere within a 600 mile radius from either Cedar Falls, IA or Decorah, IA. Pontiac, IL is under 300 miles from my apartment so that will be perfect. My work schedule for the summer is pretty flexible a...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 156556

Re: 03 Vibe GT + Complete 04 Base Partout LI NY - Updated

I got the caps in the mail yesterday, just as described. Thanks a lot, man. I haven't put them on yet but I hope to rig up something this weekend. It'll sure look a lot nicer without one missing. Good luck with the rest of the part-out. It was a pleasant buying experience and nobody should have any ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I had my lowering springs installed this week and they feel/look great. The car seems so much sportier now and the rims look less awkwardly small. It's been a win in every way imaginable.
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I decided to put PlastiDip on my roof racks to see how it would look. I think it looks pretty good but I'll probably end up peeling it off and redoing it in the spring. I also decided to paint my engine cover with some of the spare rattle cans we have in the garage. Going from a dirty flat black to ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 156556

Re: 03 Vibe GT + Complete 04 Base Partout LI NY - Updated

Excellent. You should have received my payment and shipping information. I'll try to make them work. Considering how easily it fell off in the first place, I knew I would have to get a bit creative anyway.

Thanks for getting back to me. I'm excited to get it put on.
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1528575

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

Prices have been dropping in Cedar Falls, as well. It's down to $3.49 for premium. I like the trend that we're seeing. It was $3.54 on Tuesday afternoon.
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I didn't mean to imply that you were being malicious. We all have our preferences and we're all grown up enough to handle differing opinions. I could have been more careful with my wording, now that I look at what I said again. Enough of that, I'm getting off topic. ;) I vacuumed the cargo area in m...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I've had a hard time picking rims for my two-tone '03 because the cladding just messes with the sporty flow. I haven't seen a lot of perfect matches but there are plenty of pairings that do a good enough job to deserve a "well done". In the case of thebarber's gold rims (since there seems ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Well the same thing happened to me last week, combination of a dying alternator and some corrosion on the battery. But that was last week, more import what have I been up today? Supercharger is in and running! Everything is running smoothly and monkeywrench Will be tuning her on Monday. :D exciting...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I had to put in a new battery today. I was driving home from a friend's place last night and the whole car shut off. I was driving on a bridge and lost my lights. Luckily, I was able to pull off to the side after getting off of the bridge. My brothers weren't too thrilled about getting called at 3 A...
by LarryKingsShoes
Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: virus protection
Replies: 15
Views: 5050

Re: virus protection

I've got Avast running on all of the machines in my household. It's less intrusive than the "premium" protection suites like Norton and McAfee. Between the access point and Window's firewall, a simple real-time scanner is all I feel the need for. The scanner does a good job and they offer ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I came pretty close to 33 MPG over the summer but I've never been able to get past that. Maybe next summer I can pull it off. I don't drive as much during the winter months so the drop in fuel efficiency shouldn't be too much of a burden. My average last winter was about 26 MPG so it's really not th...
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

That would be awesome. I ordered the springs from a seller on eBay so they should be delivered within a week. I'm going to ask a couple of people that I know if they'd be willing to help but I'm not confident that any will be feeling up to the task. If it comes down to it, I'd definitely try to make...
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 156556

Re: 03 Vibe GT + Complete 04 Base Partout LI NY - Updated

I wish I would have been in on this before the dual layer arm rest sold. Mine is busted and I'd love to have a replacement. Oh well, I'll have to be quicker next time. Is there any chance you have the black caps that go on the end of the stock roof racks? The one on my passenger side fell off after ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)
Replies: 6
Views: 1918

Re: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)

Oh goodness, that labeled picture was helpful. I was immediately able to isolate the problem and fix it. As soon as I started the car, it was idling normally (for the temperature, anyway) and wasn't making any chugging sounds. I got all of the hoses hooked up as the diagram suggested and things seem...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)
Replies: 6
Views: 1918

Re: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)

Sorry for the double post. I just wanted to throw out a quick update. I just took out the MAF sensor and cleaned it again. I also tightened all of the clamps and the screws that hold the MAFS in place (they weren't quite as tight as they could have been). Once I started it up again, it revved up pre...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)
Replies: 6
Views: 1918

Re: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)

I tried to get a few pictures of the different hoses and pieces that are unconnected. From what I could find, there are two hoses and two harness type things with exposed nipples. Is this the hose that you're saying should go into the SRI? http://i.imgur.com/4JzuA.jpg This is one of the harnesses th...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)
Replies: 6
Views: 1918

Cosmo Racing SRI Install Trouble (03 GT)

Greetings, My short ram intake arrived today so I thought I'd try to do the install. I followed the K&N instructions along with the Cosmo provided instructions and couldn't make heads or tails of some of what they describe. The K&N mentions an EVAP OBD canister closed valve and some sort of ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:43 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I got the MWR short shifter installed on Friday. It was pretty straightforward but I had to fight with the shifter cables to get them back into the slots. Everything else was simple, despite the instruction sheet being a bit vague in some areas. It's a great upgrade, that's for sure. The shifts are ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking at new head unit **UPDATED**
Replies: 17
Views: 3537

Re: Looking at new head unit **UPDATED**

From what I've seen, it shouldn't weaken the bracket. I didn't get a chance to do it on my own (I threw them out before I realized that people were reusing them). It was pretty solid stuff. You may have to get creative with getting the brackets back on after you mount the speakers but it shouldn't b...
by LarryKingsShoes
Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Can anyone comment on how the car handles crosswinds after being dropped? I'm leaning toward the lowering springs right now because I have been been getting thrown around on the highway a lot lately. If they will help, it seems like a much more useful upgrade (in addition to the boost in style). I'l...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Other than driving, I didn't do anything to the Vibe today. I did, however, get a package in the mail that has me anxious for the weekend. The kind UPS woman dropped off my MWR ( MonkeyWrench Racing ) short shifter so I had to open it up and take a look. The instruction sheets make it seem like a pr...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My new/used '03 Base
Replies: 10
Views: 1809

Re: My new/used '03 Base

Congrats on the new Vibe. You shouldn't have to worry too much about what the odometer says. These are reliable cars and, with proper maintenance, can last a long time. If the car is clean and trouble-free, $4200 might not be too bad. I paid $5400 for my '03 GT with 135k (side note: I had to double ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:35 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking at new head unit **UPDATED**
Replies: 17
Views: 3537

Re: Looking at new head unit **UPDATED**

Agreed. I hadn't planned on replacing the speakers as they seem to be working just fine but... having heard the improvement from the h.u. alone I can only imagine what a speaker upgrade will do. Now I just have to practice my rationalizations in front of the mirror to be ready to explain to my wife...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking at new head unit **UPDATED**
Replies: 17
Views: 3537

Re: Looking at new head unit **UPDATED**

It's good to hear that you got it done without any trouble. The installation gear that Crutchfield and similar stores provide makes it way easier than trying to do without. I remember installing a deck in my friend's old Mazda without an adapter harness; joining the correct wires in such a tight spa...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1410833

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

I changed my oil and wrote down the mileage. It was about 158,250 miles. I didn't realize how old she's getting. I normally toggle between my trips to check fuel economy and miles on the current oil. Looking at that odometer readout really made it sink in. I'm glad to see so many people trucking alo...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I changed the oil yesterday and finally got a new wiper blade for the rear window. I was long overdue for some fresh oil (Mobile 1 5W30 full synthetic) and the wiper blade was just annoying. I didn't want to drive an hour just to get the regular replacement so I grabbed an Anco 300mm rear blade ($8)...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131892

Re: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD

Any update on the challenge, dino? I've been itching to go hunting for a photo op. :)
by LarryKingsShoes
Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Quick Vibe Shoot
Replies: 13
Views: 2161

Re: Quick Vibe Shoot

Looking good, man! The backdrop is really neat. The compositions are great. Well done!
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: It finally happened...
Replies: 17
Views: 3250

Re: It finally happened...

Yeah, definitely. If you ever make it down to Decorah and like to cycle, we have a great trail. There are also some cool parks to visit for photo ops with the Vibe.

Happy birthday, by the way!
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: It finally happened...
Replies: 17
Views: 3250

Re: It finally happened...

I went to a tiny town just north of Maynard, and near West Union, I believe. Hawkeye is also close. My grandpa is doing well still, but today was sketchy. Your hopes and prayers would be welcomed. Thanks! It's a pretty small world, then. That's right in the vicinity of where my family and I live. M...
by LarryKingsShoes
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello everyone!
Replies: 15
Views: 2634

Re: Hello everyone!

It was the daily driver of a corvette owner. I guess he used it only during the winter. Sounds about right for someone from Bowling Green, KY. ;) Congrats on the Vibe! It's awesome that you found one with such low mileage. I was in such a rush to scoop up my '03 GT that I ended up with one that had...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: It finally happened...
Replies: 17
Views: 3250

Re: It finally happened...

Lookin' good! They sure grow up fast. ;)

It's good to hear about your grandpa doing well, also. Where in Iowa did you go for that?
by LarryKingsShoes
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Edited a pic of me...fail????
Replies: 6
Views: 3454

Re: Edited a pic of me...fail????

A Psycho Martyr wrote:it's actually a button up flannel shirt....had trouble with the collar

that helps tho. I needed to know what needed work.

I figured as much. It's just funny how it the pattern came out from the filter.
by LarryKingsShoes
Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Edited a pic of me...fail????
Replies: 6
Views: 3454

Re: Edited a pic of me...fail????

It looks like you're wearing one heck of a Cosby v-neck sweater. ;)

It's an interesting effect, though. It wasn't overdone, which helps a lot.
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Pics with Canon T3
Replies: 9
Views: 4727

Re: Pics with Canon T3

I'm a little late to the party but I wanted to chime in. Those are some great shots, man! I've got a Canon T2i and it's a really fun camera. The kit lens isn't as bad as I was expecting but you gain a lot from better stuff. If you haven't looked at it already, check out the 50mm f/1.8. It's incredib...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 922766

Re: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread

I've been on a nice streak of 32+ MPG. My last tank averaged about 33.6 MPG. I'm getting so used to this that it's going to be tough seeing it drop to mid 20's come winter. :(

My best tank yet was 33.9 MPG and my average, according to Fuelly, is about 29.8 MPG.
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

I cleaned out the Vibe and took it up to Madison. My mom has an appointment at the UW Hospitals in the morning so my brothers, mom, and I came up tonight. It was fun driving a packed car again.I'm also going to try to get my GenVibe decals installed sometime this week. I've had them sitting in an en...
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: how to give a base vibe lower trim faded grey a better look ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1608

I have also noticed that the Refinish Restorer site has been unavailable for a while. It's unfortunate because I haven't been able to find any other retailers offering it.I like the look of the Plasti-Dip. I'm curious how it would look on a Neptune Vibe. I may have to give it a shot and share the re...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:39 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Gen-Vibers, what's your keychain?
Replies: 14
Views: 2820

On my University of Northern Iowa lanyard, I have:- the Vibe key- a house key- my apartment key- the key to my old car (1999 Pontiac Sunfire)- my CVS rewards card- my Ace Hardware rewards cardI used to have that rectangular Pontiac keychain that J_TO_ENVY has but a few days ago, it broke off of its ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Re: (KITT222)

I'm sure the Aveo isn't that bad to drive for a lot of people. They're pretty practical and actually look like a lot of fun to drive, for what they are. Throw-away car or not, it could be worse! I don't mean to sound like an Aveo hater or anything!
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

Quote, originally posted by "KITT222" »My dad's truck doesn't get the garage because A its so massive its hard to fit much else in there with it and B my sisters, well I guess now my dads, Aveo is in the small stall. We need to sell it. Anybody want an Aveo?I'll give you $100 for it, but ...
by LarryKingsShoes
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131892

This will be an interesting challenge! I may have to bust out the tripod and figure out how to set my camera to use a long exposure time. We get quite a few deer at my parents' house but it seems like they wait until it's pretty dark out before getting on the lawn.
by LarryKingsShoes
Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Rear Hatch Lock Trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 3144

Thanks for the tips, fellas. I'll give it a shot!I didn't realize it until I tried starting my car after posting this original thread but my key actually got twisted and deformed while trying to get it out. If the lock is dirty (and it seems quite likely), it must be getting pretty darn bad. Hopeful...
by LarryKingsShoes
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6055998

My brother woke me up this morning to tell me that my headlights turned on overnight again. They've been acting up a lot lately but the car has only needed a jump on one occasion, thankfully. While this is the only the second time that we caught the car with the lights on, it must have happened a th...
by LarryKingsShoes
Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Merry Xmas to me....
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Contests on the speakers. I had two sets of those and they're a solid buy. The sound deadening will also help a lot, if done appropriately. I still have the db651s set in the rear and they work well. The sensitivity really helps them sound good off of deck power. My Image Dynamics don't get quite as...
by LarryKingsShoes
Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:03 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Rear Hatch Lock Trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 3144

Rear Hatch Lock Trouble

I have manual locks on my 03 Vibe and am having a heck of a time with the locks. It seems rather selective as to when it works. I just came in from loading the car and it would not budge. The key would go in but it would not turn. It took a few minutes of trying before it finally unlocked. Locking i...