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by vibedrive
Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Derf 2005 Moon and Tunes Deluxe
Replies: 66
Views: 30284

Re: Derf 2005 Moon and Tunes Deluxe

WOW! I wish we were neighbors so I could have gleaned information from you before some of the projects I did with my 2005 Moons & Tunes. Specifically, I added Monster Mat sound deadening to my doors and spare wheel compartment. Without any guide on what I was doing (and far less mech aptitude th...
by vibedrive
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Audio Question- Moons & Tunes
Replies: 1
Views: 858

Audio Question- Moons & Tunes

This question is probably more proper to direct at a forum for the aftermarket audio add-on but their forum help site is dead. I had a Parrot Bluetooth Mki-9200 bluetooth added onto my 2005 Vibe Moons & Tunes. It runs on top of your OEM audio, and provides an ipod dock, USB, SD card, and Bluetoo...
by vibedrive
Sun May 12, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?
Replies: 10
Views: 3958

Re: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?

There's always this: http://matrixowners.com/index.php?/topic/91029-creating-the-matrix-lift/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This would have been great 3 years ago when I worked in a welding shop... but I'm retired now and they've locked me out (gov't maintenance shop). Mi...
by vibedrive
Sun May 12, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?
Replies: 10
Views: 3958

Re: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?

Does it bottom out on the suspension now? YES, Most assuridly it's bottomed out when I make my big drive to Mexico. 2 bikes on the trailer hitch, everything from the driver's seat back loaded to the ceiling. When I stick my hand into the space between tire and body, there seems to be about 1 inch o...
by vibedrive
Sat May 11, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?
Replies: 10
Views: 3958

Re: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?

Wait a minute!!! The potential down-side of larger than OEM wheels is that if you ever load down your Vibe to its weight capacity, and beyond, won't the tires then be rubbing the wheelwells? I ask becuase my Vibe is over-loaded a lot during these 3'000 mile Mexico runs.
by vibedrive
Sat May 11, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?
Replies: 10
Views: 3958

Re: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?

Wow, Thanks Thomas!
This sounds like an easy solution that would eliminate at least a large percentage of the offending speed bumps.

Wouldn't this also change my gas economy to the better?
by vibedrive
Sat May 11, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?
Replies: 10
Views: 3958

Raising the Clearance on a 2005 Vibe?

Hi All, I just got back from my 3rd winter of driving throughout Mexico. We travel the coast and also up into the colonial mountain towns. I absolutely love my Vibe for this travel. It is the perfect size, and very nice mpgs. Question: If you've every spent any time in Mexico you will know that in t...
by vibedrive
Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Under Seat Security Safe for 2005 Moons & Tunes Vibe?
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Under Seat Security Safe for 2005 Moons & Tunes Vibe?

Looking for a security safe to keep some of my valuables in while driving through Mexico, such as Passport, and $$. A friend recommended an Amazon product, but it does not seem to fit my Vibe. There seems to be stereo amps or pre-amps under each seat. Here's what I'm looking for: http://www.amazon.c...
by vibedrive
Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Deer Protection
Replies: 9
Views: 3156

Re: Deer Protection

I seem to recall a long time ago in Eastern Washington (state) meeting an old guy who had these devices on the front of his car that when the wind went past them made a high pitched noise that supposedly scared the dear away. The sound was beyond audible levels for humans. Just a thought.
by vibedrive
Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibration Rattle Noise in Dash?
Replies: 6
Views: 2313

Re: Vibration Rattle Noise in Dash?

FootScoot, Please get back to me on your progress. I'm going nuts. I have a 56 hour drive to S. Mexico coming in January, I don't want to wear ear plugs the whole way. Mariachi? Pardon my ignorance.... what is a stereo bezel? Thanks in Advance, I have same annoying rattle in the dash of my '09, but ...
by vibedrive
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibration Rattle Noise in Dash?
Replies: 6
Views: 2313

Vibration Rattle Noise in Dash?

In my 2005 Vibe, I have an almost imperceptible but still very annoying rattle noise while driving on rough pavement. The previous owner noted this to me about 5 years ago when I purchased this vehicle. It is not heard on a pot-holes bumpy road, just at freeway speeds with poor aggregate rough surfa...
by vibedrive
Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How to wire an anti-theft fuel pump shut-off switch?
Replies: 2
Views: 541

Re: How to wire an anti-theft fuel pump shut-off switch?

Thanks, I'll take a look and let you know how this works out. I'd like a hidden remote switch idea. Pull up the rear seat and pull back the film over the hole in the middle. That's the fuel pump. Cut the black wire and hook up a switch and wire it wherever you feel it best be placed. Or you could pu...
by vibedrive
Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How to wire an anti-theft fuel pump shut-off switch?
Replies: 2
Views: 541

How to wire an anti-theft fuel pump shut-off switch?

Some friends in my home town have wired in various DIY anti-theft options. One of these is apparently a hidden toggle to kill the fuel pump? Help. I'm completely lost on this, but I travel in some scetchy neighborhoods and would like to do something more than "The Club" on my steering whee...
by vibedrive
Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Led fog lights
Replies: 7
Views: 1507

Re: Led fog lights

Other than looking great, does this make a practical improvemnet in night vision?
by vibedrive
Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Cold Air intake or Short ram?
Replies: 32
Views: 10072

Re: Cold Air intake or Short ram?

K&N tech people are telling me that there is no CAI for the 2005 1.8 Base model. Is the Short Ram Intake worth the trouble to install? HP improvements?
by vibedrive
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: GF Performance Chip? Hype, or Real?
Replies: 3
Views: 1663

GF Performance Chip? Hype, or Real?

OK, It's an ad on the top of the page here in Genvibe, but is it real? Can I realize a gain in mpg, and hp with a simple 15 minute upgrade?
http://www.gfchips.com/pontiacvibe.aspx
by vibedrive
Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Dear Cruise Control, why aren't you cruising?
Replies: 13
Views: 2405

Re: Dear Cruise Control, why aren't you cruising?

$280?!?!? I'm not sure where you have been looking, but i found mine on Amazon.com for $140. Best of luck! Darn! Just got off the phone with K&N. Now that I am finally convinced that I'd like to jump in with this project... They do not make one for my 2005, 1.8, Base model Vibe. Any ideas? Than...
by vibedrive
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Transmission Fluid change at 50,000 miles . . .
Replies: 8
Views: 2832

Re: Transmission Fluid change at 50,000 miles . . .

. . . sounds like a good idea? Right? Looks like other people are changing at 25,000 miles. I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 L Base. 75'000 miles After reading this forum in the morning, I went out and had my transmission fluid changed. The mechanic said the fluid was VERY dirty, dark. I waited too l...
by vibedrive
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Dear Cruise Control, why aren't you cruising?
Replies: 13
Views: 2405

Re: Dear Cruise Control, why aren't you cruising?

Another cruise control question: Whenever I'm in cruise and climbing these gentle hills, the cruise kicks out the overdrive and jacks the engine rpm's up too much. This forces me to switch off cruise for hills only, and I'm able to maintain speed manually. Would a Cold Air Intake installaion help k...
by vibedrive
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Dear Cruise Control, why aren't you cruising?
Replies: 13
Views: 2405

Re: Dear Cruise Control, why aren't you cruising?

Another cruise control question: I travel I-5 a lot here in Wa State which has many fairly gentle hills. Wheneve I'm in cruise and climbing these gentle hills, the cruise kicks out the overdrive and jacks the engine rpm's up too much. This forces me to switch off cruise for hills only, and I'm able ...
by vibedrive
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Wifes mad at me... Bought stuff to upgrade my stereo again.
Replies: 11
Views: 2516

Re: Wifes mad at me... Bought stuff to upgrade my stereo aga

and some more dyna mat. Sorry for the high-jacking, but, Dyno-mat? A few years ago I lined my doors, hood, and spare tire storage area. For the doors I cut the pieces up small and stuck them on the exterior body surface by reaching through that smallish hole with the pieces, I then re-applied the f...
by vibedrive
Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: K&N Cold Air Intake De-Mystified Please?
Replies: 14
Views: 4714

Re: K&N Cold Air Intake De-Mystified Please?

Searching the K&N site shows nothing that fits your '07.... better call them for some help: 877-787-8989
by vibedrive
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:33 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: TEAM MOONSTONE!!! Post Your Moonstone ONLY Vibe Pics Here
Replies: 23
Views: 22390

Re: TEAM MOONSTONE!!! Post Your Moonstone ONLY Vibe Pics Her

My love of this car is mostly driven by utilitarian delights. I put 7200 miles on my 2005 Vibe every winter driving from Tacoma WA, USA to La Ventana, Baja Califoria Sur, near La Paz Mexico. Then for most of the winter I camp out of it, run all over the bay kiteboarding, run for tacos & tequila,...
by vibedrive
Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:51 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Best Cup Holder iPad Stand?
Replies: 2
Views: 1570

Best Cup Holder iPad Stand?

Every winter I drive 60 hours to central Mexico in my 2005 Vibe. Can anyone share a review of a "cup holder" style iPad stand? I would prefer to mount the stand to the floor seat bolt, but I want to stash everything away while away from my car. This one looks good: http://padholdr.com/toyo...
by vibedrive
Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Static Buzz in Aftermarket Sound System?
Replies: 4
Views: 1611

Re: Static Buzz in Aftermarket Sound System?

Hearing the engine ignition is indeed annoying! I hate Hate HATE "professionals" that take your money and do a shade tree quality job! Dave Thanks, I will try your solutions. Oh, and when I went back to Car Toys, the "professional" installers? They looked at it for 1/2 hour and ...
by vibedrive
Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Static Buzz in Aftermarket Sound System?
Replies: 4
Views: 1611

Static Buzz in Aftermarket Sound System?

This problem is actually not specific to Vibes. but it is in my Vibe and I cannot get an answer out of the Parrot forum. I had a "professionally certified" Parrot installation shop install my MKi9200 Bluetooth system in my 2005 Vibe with Moons & Tunes. When I went to pick it up, the sh...
by vibedrive
Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:39 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Corrosion on 2005 OEM Wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 2271

Re: Corrosion on 2005 OEM Wheels?

Thank You, Luckily I don't live in Michigan where roads are salted 5 months of the year. But, in Washington State the DOT is using more and more salt each year... something about envoronmental issues with sand. This corrosion is just beginning. In my bridge and commercial painting carreer (40 years,...
by vibedrive
Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Hotbug1776's 2004 Salsa Vibe - "Red Mist"
Replies: 48
Views: 9753

Re: Hotbug1776's 2004 Salsa Vibe - "Red Mist"

WOW! OK, I'm fairly new to GenVibe, but this might just be the nicest rig I've seen. Good Work. I am not quite the tinkerer that you appear to be, but I am making some changes on my 2005 Base 1.8 "Moon & Tunes" Vibe. A few questions: The Cosmo CAI... why this instead of the K&N CAI...
by vibedrive
Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:54 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Can i put a muffler on my Vibe Gt?
Replies: 4
Views: 1152

Re: Can i put a muffler on my Vibe Gt?

A suggestion i would try is a Cold Air Intake. It gives the engine a more deeper, throatier sound. And it gives you more benefits than just a better sound. It gives you anywhere between 2-3 mpg, and 10-11 more horsepower. It may vary with your 2010 GT because of the motor, but all-in-all it would b...
by vibedrive
Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Nasty hail storm !
Replies: 7
Views: 1393

Re: Nasty hail storm !

OUCH! And here I've been complaining about our "June Gloom" non-stop cold drizzle we get here in W. Washington (state). Can this body damage be repaired by one of those paintless dent removal shops? The body and fender guy must be happy when he sees hail in the forecast.
by vibedrive
Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: K&N Cold Air Intake De-Mystified Please?
Replies: 14
Views: 4714

Re: K&N Cold Air Intake De-Mystified Please?

Thank You for these replies. I think I'll commit.
by vibedrive
Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: K&N Cold Air Intake De-Mystified Please?
Replies: 14
Views: 4714

K&N Cold Air Intake De-Mystified Please?

I have come across some after-market improvements on this forum, and the one that I am focusing on is the change out of the stock Cold Air Intake to the K&N Cold Air Intake. Can anyone lend more information to this project? I searched and found the How-To and it looks fairly complicated, but not...
by vibedrive
Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Beer Belly - 2007 Vibe Base (Abyss)
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

Re: Beer Belly - 2007 Vibe Base (Abyss)

~35% is "legal" in ontario for the front doors....its wishy washy at best as you "have to be able to see the driver" i got 35% on the fronts and 20% on the rears, i think... Thank You, I had this same shade installed yesterday. Seems about perfect. I just hope that on those rain...
by vibedrive
Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Beer Belly - 2007 Vibe Base (Abyss)
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

Re: Beer Belly - 2007 Vibe Base (Abyss)

Two questions: Window tint: I had all my windows tinted and I don't know much but the technition said it was one shade beyond legal. 2 years later I stripped the front windows back to clear. It was not only illegal, but scary at night. Is %10 lighter than %5? Can you see good at night? Towing a boat...
by vibedrive
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Your Single Most Favorite Photo Of Your Vibe
Replies: 68
Views: 15421

Re: Your Single Most Favorite Photo Of Your Vibe

Camping on the East Cape of Baja California, near La Paz Mexico. I love this small(ish) vehicle that can carry ALL MY TOYS. Put 7200 miles on this trip south for the winter:
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by vibedrive
Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Interior Noise Improvements?
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Interior Noise Improvements?

OK, I already asked about tire noise in another topic. And I've also studied the Monster Mat sound deadening project.
Any other measuses to quiet the interior noise?
What about those rain drip things that I'm seeing on some of your side windows?
Thank You
by vibedrive
Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2456

Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

I put that "monster mat" or something called that 2 summers ago. Heavy rubberized adhesive material on all hatchback/spare tire floor, plus doors. So, maybe I should also pull the seats & carpet and monster mat that too?
by vibedrive
Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Corrosion on 2005 OEM Wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 2271

Corrosion on 2005 OEM Wheels?

I have the "Moons & Tunes" 2005 Vibe with the aluminum wheels. It is moonstone in color (didn't know what "moonstone was until I visited GenVibe). Anyway, I am just beginning to see that the silver coating on the cast aluminum wheels is starting to "swell" in a few place...
by vibedrive
Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2456

Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

Thank You, I see that I can order through Tire Rack.com and get them installed locally. Hope this helps.
by vibedrive
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1529657

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

Be happy you're not in the Seattle-Tacoma Washington area. My last fillup was $4.27 for a gallon of regular! It has since come "down" to $4.17. Some BS about refinery maintenance and supply issues. So nice of them to schedule maintenace just in time for the Memorial Day rush. Grrrrrrrrrrrr...
by vibedrive
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 923573

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

Just got back from a 7'000 mile trip in my 2005 Vibe 2WD. Was super over-loaded weight most of the time. Back seats folded down, gear stacked to the ceiling, roof-rack with surfboard & rocket box full, trailer hitch mounted with 2 bikes on a bike rack. Got roughly 25mpg. Question: Leaving again ...
by vibedrive
Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2456

QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

I am a bit psycho hyper-vigilent when it comes to car interior noise. My 2005 Vibe is wonderful in every way. But I get annoyed by road noise and I wonder if better tires will make a difference. I spent a weekend a year of two ago installing monster sound attenuating padding inside the doors, cabin,...