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by dinopiratedavid
Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131971

Re: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD

Bing!
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Will be going out tomorrow to get my challenge :)
by dinopiratedavid
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tien S Tech Springs
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Re: Tien S Tech Springs

Installation was a breeze with medium mechanical knowledge, did have to borrow my neighbors impact wrench though for the strut mount bolts on the front. Paid 146 for them from RS Enterprises on Ebay and they look amazing. Only thing to watch out for is about 2-3 months after install they do settle d...
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: LAST CHANCE FOR T-SHIRTS
Replies: 11
Views: 2132

Re: LAST CHANCE FOR T-SHIRTS

Are ones still being sent out to those who submitted a header?
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Does anyone else do this?
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: Does anyone else do this?

I do try to do that too yes. I especially did that though when I owned my rx7 and would even sit and wait for the owner to come out sometimes to ask them about theirs lol
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Thinking about lowering Springs.. Any Suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2220

Re: Thinking about lowering Springs.. Any Suggestions?

Looks really good! Love the rims you have on her and glad it all worked out.
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Tein S Lowering Springs

I haven't had the time to sit down and figure out what it is yet but nothing's fallen off so I don't think it's anything major. My guess though is that something is missing because I wasn't able to break the top nut on that strut, I ended up just rounding the nut so I took it to a nearby shop that b...
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: What does your sound system look like??
Replies: 26
Views: 5614

Re: What does your sound system look like??

Everything that's going in once I get my enclosure problem resolved lol

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by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sub Enclosure
Replies: 5
Views: 1604

Sub Enclosure

Acquired a pair of 10" Eclipse woofers in a huge enclosure in a trade along with a mid-high amp, pair of 9x6s and pair of door speakers and when the enclosure is in my trunk it is like 2 inches too long. I'm completely new to the realm of subs and amps and such and was just wondering if it woul...
by dinopiratedavid
Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:10 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Dark Knight Rises
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

Re: Dark Knight Rises

Got out about 2 hours ago and all in all I think it was very well done. Not as much action as the first two which I enjoyed. It was built more on the actually story of bane and catwoman and others without giving any of it away. I will be going back to see it at some point when I'm more awake and can...
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: double din stereo
Replies: 15
Views: 3718

Re: double din stereo

Meh, never been a fan of big flashy stereos, sometimes less is better but its all personal preference.
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Dark Knight Rises
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

Dark Knight Rises

Sitting in the midnight premiere right now, been here since 1830 for one of the marathons and figured I'd do a little review once its over for anyone on here curious about seeing it... Even though we all know it will be awesome lol
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: double din stereo
Replies: 15
Views: 3718

Re: double din stereo

Got everything in today and got it all installed within an hour lol cheapest I could get it as sonic electronix was out of stock was crutchfield for like 200 so i bought everything separately from amazon for 170 ish. Everything went smoothly but had to crack out the Dremel and cut off the top piece ...
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Erie meet Picture thread
Replies: 37
Views: 11009

Re: Erie meet Picture thread

I'd be up for a meet there, as long as I haven't been sent off to basic by then.
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Erie meet Picture thread
Replies: 37
Views: 11009

Re: Erie meet Picture thread

I live in the Florida Panhandle so even Huntsville's like a 6 hour drive, I have family up in Kingsport, TN, could do one in that general area. Where are you at Martyr? All else fails and we could just set up a meet in the south for those of us that don't like snow lol
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Erie meet Picture thread
Replies: 37
Views: 11009

Re: Erie meet Picture thread

tpollauf wrote:
A Psycho Martyr wrote:Wish it was further SOUTH ;)
It WILL be further south in 2013 :D Got a whole year to start planning it.
Going a little further north from me but I honestly think one in Huntsville, AL would be good. Could get some really cool pictures at the NASA space and rocket center there too..
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Thinking about lowering Springs.. Any Suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2220

Re: Thinking about lowering Springs.. Any Suggestions?

And Viola; mine (silver) and another one I found at my local college lol

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by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Thinking about lowering Springs.. Any Suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2220

Re: Thinking about lowering Springs.. Any Suggestions?

Tein S tech, really good price and great quality product. Here's a link to my thread with my questions on em and before/after pics. Hope it helps!

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=38501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: MrHatchWagon - 2004 Vibe base, 5MT
Replies: 76
Views: 23791

Re: MrHatchWagon - 2004 Vibe base, 5MT

Transparent hoods are awesome if you have the money for em. Had a guy on the F-body Camaro forum I was on a few years back with one and it looked amazing.. not too sure how it'd look on a vibe tho lol...
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Erie meet Picture thread
Replies: 37
Views: 11009

Re: Erie meet Picture thread

tpollauf wrote:
A Psycho Martyr wrote:Wish it was further SOUTH ;)
It WILL be further south in 2013 :D Got a whole year to start planning it.
Just how far south are we talking about? lol Florida's a long drive from everyone else on here :(
by dinopiratedavid
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: double din stereo
Replies: 15
Views: 3718

Re: double din stereo

Never thought of it that way lol. And yea I can get in from sonicelectronixs for 185 with all install gear
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: double din stereo
Replies: 15
Views: 3718

Re: double din stereo

Looking into a Kenwood dpx308u http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/In-Dash_CD_n_DVD_Receivers/Double_DIN_Receiver/DPX308U" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Fits in my price range and looks really good but still subtle.. probably the only 18 year old male not into big d...
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: double din stereo
Replies: 15
Views: 3718

Re: double din stereo

Sweet thanks Martyr! Have never seen the inside of your Vibe but I have to say I think you have the most unique interior lol looks good!
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New owner with a couple questions.
Replies: 11
Views: 1925

Re: New owner with a couple questions.

Just use this one http://www.target.com/p/meguiar-s-one-step-headlight-restoration-kit/-/A-13794550?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13794550&CPNG=automotive&ci_sku=13794550&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw= I used it on my Vibe and it works beautifully. Have to apply a bit of ...
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: double din stereo
Replies: 15
Views: 3718

double din stereo

I've been searching on here and online the past few days and haven't heard anything definitive but is there any modification required other than the normal stereo install to put a double din stereo in an 03 base? I've heard some say its fine and others that you have to remove some of the surround. J...
by dinopiratedavid
Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: US - Southeast
Topic: NW Florida
Replies: 1
Views: 2147

NW Florida

Just wondering if anyone on here is in the NW Florida area, seems like everyone is up in Ohio, Illinois. Saw a red Vibe lowered with a GenVibe decal this morning on Eglin AFB and just wondering if it's anyone on here, would love to get a meet going here in the area sometime soon..
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?
Replies: 13
Views: 2332

Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

Sorry meant rear bumper.. dang auto correct made it number
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: mobile site
Replies: 0
Views: 1894

mobile site

Any idea on if genvibe will be doing a mobile friendly site or even being tapatalk compatible? I'm always on here on my phone more than my pc
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?
Replies: 13
Views: 2332

Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

Technically I believe the tein s springs are rated at a 1.9 inch drop but are advertised at 2, so you won't be able to tell much of a difference between 1.7 and 1.9. Thanks shes my baby :) what rear number do you have on yours wingnut? I like it lol
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?
Replies: 13
Views: 2332

Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

This is a picture of mine, the silver one, on a 2 inch drop with Tein S springs and a stock Vibe I found at our college lol. Hope it helps some!

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by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Wanting HID's. Needing help!!
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Re: Wanting HID's. Needing help!!

9003 is correct as for the 12v or not I'm not sure what you mean.. all cars do run on the 12v the only choice with HIDs when it comes to that is 35w or 55w, 55w is brighter but you have to go to higher temps to get the blue if you want it. I'm running 35w 10000k. The site I got mine from: http://www...
by dinopiratedavid
Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Little boost for all our Vibe owners here
Replies: 13
Views: 2122

Little boost for all our Vibe owners here

Saw this article on MSNBC about the best used cars to buy and kinda hoped I'd see the Vibe on there and there it was under the best wagon (kinda made me shudder a bit though) category http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/25/12361610-looking-to-buy-a-used-car-here-are-the-15-best" oncli...
by dinopiratedavid
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: had a few friends over...
Replies: 11
Views: 1402

Re: had a few friends over...

dinopiratedavid wrote:What rims do you have on there? Looks good lol
17x8 OZ Ultraleggera`s, +48 offset with 25mm spacers in the rear[/quote]

Gorgeous but 285 a rim + tires hurts.. maybe I'm just cheap..
by dinopiratedavid
Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: had a few friends over...
Replies: 11
Views: 1402

Re: had a few friends over...

What rims do you have on there? Looks good lol
by dinopiratedavid
Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Tein S Lowering Springs

Everything's in there.. :/
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 3081

Re: New Vibe Owner

Thanks! I have to say most of my friends kinda cringed and ask what I was thinking when they found out I bought a vibe and now almost halfway what I want to get done to it they are all loving it. :)
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 3081

Re: New Vibe Owner

Actually dropped her about a week ago just never got around to getting pictures up so here we go lol

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by dinopiratedavid
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 3081

Re: New Vibe Owner

I've had a few close calls with people who make them completely black but as long as you don't do it too dark it looks good and still is visible. Another option is upgrading the regular bulbs for high output LEDs if youre willing to drop 20 bucks a bulb.
by dinopiratedavid
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Tein S Lowering Springs

Any guesses?
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Genvibe Meet official meet date!!!
Replies: 114
Views: 35988

Re: Genvibe Meet official meet date!!!

I vote we have next year's down south for those of us that enjoy the beaches more than snow :(
by dinopiratedavid
Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 3081

Re: New Vibe Owner

That's with the running lights on, brakes are much brighter. As for tinting em, go to autozone and pick up a can of lens tint and clear coat and sand and paint. The emblems are plasti dipped, I can do a write up if need be. As for the legality of the tail lights I have heard they are illegal but had...
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Tein S Lowering Springs

Finally got em in and now the top of the rear passenger one bounces up on every bump and rattles against the part of the frame above it. Took it out and rebuilt it 3 times and everythingd right but have no idea what it is..
by dinopiratedavid
Tue May 15, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Lowering with stcck springs
Replies: 6
Views: 1098

Re: Lowering with stcck springs

Have to agree. I bought these about 3 weeks ago http://www.ebay.com/itm/280707834417?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1952.l2649#ht_750wt_905" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Yes they are real new Tein Springs. Definitely worth it, don't cut your springs. You'll s...
by dinopiratedavid
Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Gonna be a busy week for Rogue Leader (pic heavy)
Replies: 42
Views: 12792

Re: Gonna be a busy week for Rogue Leader (pic heavy)

Must say I love the parachute cord idea and might have to find a place to stash some in mine. As an eagle scout growing up in the military I've learned to use 5-50 cord for just about anything in the outdoors lol. Looking good.
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Tein S Lowering Springs

Everything the specs say says a 2" drop in the front, 1.9" in the back. I just got em in today but won't have a day off for a week or two so it'll be bit before I get em in, I will put pictures up though when they go in. Question for people who have installed em, was reading the instructio...
by dinopiratedavid
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My New 09 Vibe
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Re: My New 09 Vibe

I got a 2009 vibe base model. the 1.8 isnt very quick compared to the V8 in my 2002 dodge dakota R/T i traded in for it but twice as good in MPG. My first tank got 36 MPG and i plan to install a CAI so if anyone knows how to install one plz let me know. also idk how to post pics. Welcome to G V! I ...
by dinopiratedavid
Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131971

Re: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD

An easy one.. in front of high voltage electrical equipment

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by dinopiratedavid
Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131971

Re: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD

The 1990 Honda Civic LX in our driveway... ran out in the rain for this pic lol next challenge will be up when the weather clears.

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by dinopiratedavid
Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:18 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Tein S Lowering Springs

Would love to just can't afford to put struts in right now? And I take it you can't reuse the stock strut mounting plates? Sorry I've never changed springs before.
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tein S Lowering Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Tein S Lowering Springs

Just bought a set of Tein S lowering springs and was doing some research but couldn't find much definitive information between old links not working or the new layout not linking to threads from google but is there anything other than the springs I need to buy to install them? I have an 03 2wd if it...
by dinopiratedavid
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Vibe Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 3081

Re: New Vibe Owner

Looks dark but it's not that bad in day light.

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