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by Doug14
Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: part out
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

part out

Hey guys, parting put my 06 base manual. Salsa. Cosmo SRI. Progress rear sway. Ten htechs(off car) aftermarket 16s with 205 55 zr15 riken z raptor brand new. Prefer local. Im in London Ontario Canada. Dougj1491@Gmail.com
by Doug14
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:19 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Doug14's 2006 Vibe Base
Replies: 56
Views: 21045

Re: Doug14's 2006 Vibe Base

Hey,I used Gunsmoke. It was a little tricky with the parts that stick out, I ended up using 3 separate pieces for each light, one on each section and liberal use of a heat gun/hair dryer. I had done the lights with the medium tint at first to see how it worked then a year later removed it and put on...
by Doug14
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:23 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Front bumper coming off
Replies: 3
Views: 1348

Re: Front bumper coming off

i think theres a bolt or screw in the wheel well about half way up and alot of clips that hold it in place
by Doug14
Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: tad2much - 2005 Vibe
Replies: 19
Views: 5971

Re: tad2much - 2005 Vibe

Thats a pretty cool colour you've got there
by Doug14
Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:18 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Aftermarket tail lights?
Replies: 2
Views: 1208

Re: Aftermarket tail lights?

I would suggest to go to a scrapyard and pull some tail lights off that year Matrix to see if the 3 bolts are in the same position. Another issue is that the matrix has its reverse lights in the tail light housing so if you want those to work you'd have to change the wiring from the bumper mounted V...
by Doug14
Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Name that noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2089

Re: Name that noise

yeah thats not supposed to be!
by Doug14
Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Name that noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2089

Re: Name that noise

I always have a small amount of air coming through dash vents even when on floor only setting.
by Doug14
Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:39 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: LIFTING 2005 VIBE!!! NOT BIGGER TIRES...
Replies: 7
Views: 3270

Re: LIFTING 2005 VIBE!!! NOT BIGGER TIRES...

Almost $300 for that skidplate!? holy cow!
by Doug14
Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Do I have 4 speakes or 6? Amp or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

Re: Do I have 4 speakes or 6? Amp or not?

well now i'm getting confused, whats the thing under the driver seat? i
by Doug14
Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
Replies: 34
Views: 5469

Re: Pontiac vibe intake system

Fair enough, some cars its easier/cheaper to DIY. Which brand you looking at?
by Doug14
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:24 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
Replies: 34
Views: 5469

Re: Pontiac vibe intake system

i just measured the old intake tube, the breather hose inlet has an ID of 0.895" and an OD of 0.995". I am not sure on the aftermarket size, its about -35 C with the wind today, too cold to measure!
by Doug14
Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
Replies: 34
Views: 5469

Re: Pontiac vibe intake system

just make sure to get right diameter MAF mount and make a spot for the breather hose. Comparing aftermarket intakes, Cosmo really is best bang for buck. Injen, K&N, AEM are more money. I am also a bit biased because Cosmo is from Montreal and has cheap shipping, for Canada at least.
by Doug14
Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
Replies: 34
Views: 5469

Re: Pontiac vibe intake system

I made a heat shield out of plastic for mine, 2 yrs and still there.
by Doug14
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
Replies: 34
Views: 5469

Re: Pontiac vibe intake system

yep, cosmo here too
by Doug14
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:32 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: painted interior
Replies: 1
Views: 877

Re: painted interior

yeah a few people have done stuff like that, I painted mine all black viewtopic.php?f=30&t=38886 about 2/3 way down!
by Doug14
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Coil over on my base pontiac vibe 06
Replies: 4
Views: 1401

Re: Coil over on my base pontiac vibe 06

Yes they will fit, there are better struts you can get that will work better with lowered springs. You may want to replace some of the hardware as well.
by Doug14
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New In Ontario - Vibe x 2
Replies: 12
Views: 2281

Re: New In Ontario - Vibe x 2

Yay Ontario! Welcome!
by Doug14
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
Replies: 34
Views: 5469

Re: Pontiac vibe intake system

Yes, but make sure you match up model years. For example 03-05 vs 06-08 will have a slightly different intake, the latter using a breather hose that may not be present on earlier year intakes. They can be made to work, like anything.
by Doug14
Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:28 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I hope the third time is IT!! No more!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 848

Re: I hope the third time is IT!! No more!!!

glad they left a note, there is a school near my house and i sometimes have to park on the road and twice i have looked outside to see a vehicle parked behind my car but used it as a point of reference. Here we are required to have front mounted license plates, both times i noticed a vehicle that cl...
by Doug14
Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: longer hatch struts?
Replies: 12
Views: 2391

Re: longer hatch struts?

jayoldschool wrote:At 6'7", it's good to know that I'm not the only tall Vibe guy. Now if I could just do something about my knees hitting the door and the gear surround...
6'6" here, you win tho.
by Doug14
Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:57 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Secondary cabin air filter
Replies: 11
Views: 3055

Re: Secondary cabin air filter

hahaha, perfect.
by Doug14
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:54 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Secondary cabin air filter
Replies: 11
Views: 3055

Re: Secondary cabin air filter

Sonders wrote:Of course first thing that happened was the fragile plastic access door for the filter broke off on my hand. Stupid plastic parts!
Yeah mine has been held in place by tape for a long time haha
by Doug14
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:30 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Mechanic says my transmission is bad
Replies: 42
Views: 6867

Re: Mechanic says my transmission is bad

vibrologist wrote:This mechanic is full of it! He is the proverbial bovine scatologist
Hilarious.

Great thread, hope all works out Plarka!
by Doug14
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Scion IM will be produced
Replies: 7
Views: 4379

Re: Scion IM will be produced

mmmmmmmmmm even if it looks half as good as it did when it was revealed, I will still want.
by Doug14
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Ontario Roll Call
Replies: 98
Views: 46802

Re: Ontario Roll Call

Brand spankin' new owner! Bought my 2004 Vibe loaded today with 181,000kms for $4000. Just like all my purchases I researched it a lot, I've always had Civic hatches. My last 2000 Honda hatch just wasn't doing it for me any more because there's a lip in the back and I need a flat floor, also I can ...
by Doug14
Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: clear tailights
Replies: 4
Views: 1155

Re: clear tailights

Not directly, likely would have to do some modification to body/light. It might be an easier task to take a 2003-2008 matrix light assembly but I do not know how the body/ bolts looks on them.
by Doug14
Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:54 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Slow cranking
Replies: 6
Views: 1648

Re: Slow cranking

I put my third starter in at 165 000 kms, but to be fair the second one I just pulled off a junkyard vibe in the winter and it turned out to be a bosch refurbished one so I wasn't expecting much. Now that you know how to do the starter removal you will be able to do it quite quickly haha.
by Doug14
Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2nd Retrofit on 2009 Pontiac Vibe - HID
Replies: 8
Views: 2036

Re: 2nd Retrofit on 2009 Pontiac Vibe - HID

Very well done!
by Doug14
Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Downgraded... huh?
Replies: 22
Views: 4511

Re: Downgraded... huh?

vibrologist wrote:
"I swapped the body"
Hahaha, love it!
by Doug14
Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Downgraded... huh?
Replies: 22
Views: 4511

Re: Downgraded... huh?

Yeah you've got a gem there! Like others have said, not many know about the Poyota relationship. Even people who are car enthusiasts have not known, in my experience. The amount of times I've been asked if i swapped the engine while explaining that fact is laughable.
by Doug14
Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: whats your oil pressure ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: whats your oil pressure ?

Also, the idiot light likes to come on when it's too late, like when a quick lube employee forgot to add the oil and you're in an intersection. F T S <- I'm sure you can figure that out. Even though I trusted my oil change place (friend from highschool worked) I inevitably started just doing it mys...
by Doug14
Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The newbie found a car!
Replies: 12
Views: 2276

Re: The newbie found a car!

Yay ! welcome!
by Doug14
Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pulling the engine
Replies: 7
Views: 1450

Re: Pulling the engine

Sweet! Not knowing much about engine hoists, I assumed a small/cheap one would do an aluminium 4cyl no problem!
by Doug14
Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:55 am
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Stripped for paint
Replies: 11
Views: 5099

Re: Stripped for paint

oOoOoh shiny! paint looks better than when they were new!
by Doug14
Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member - 2007 Vibe Base
Replies: 18
Views: 2599

Re: New Member - 2007 Vibe Base

Welcome! Nice to see another member from Ontario!
by Doug14
Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My first car: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT
Replies: 15
Views: 5039

Re: My first car: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT

Yay! Thats a wicked first car! Take good care of her and she will take good care of you! Also, this is what my first car was: http://www.muamat.com/adpics/4b78cdd76c3e999891374a475.jpg It failed to make it home however, and was returned within an hour of purchase haha. Probably a good thing as insur...
by Doug14
Tue Oct 21, 2014 4:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Looking for a headlight bolt
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Looking for a headlight bolt

bleh mine was sheared off too, thought I'd have an easy time getting the remaining bit out but right now I just have a slightly smaller hole from drilling through the remaining rusty bolt. For now I just safety wired it into place until I have time to deal with it properly. It's not a big deal but ...
by Doug14
Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Looking for a headlight bolt
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Looking for a headlight bolt

Not sure of part # but probably a 10mm bolt. Mine sheared off and i have a ziptie holding it down, works great.
by Doug14
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Possibly a broken connecting rod in the engine
Replies: 18
Views: 3334

Re: Possibly a broken connecting rod in the engine

If you ran it low enough on oil for the light to come on then your engine is likely dead. Sorry to say but you got what you deserved. No engine should die at 122,000 miles unless badly neglected such as yours. Not really worth apologizing and then saying they deserve it. You don't know this person'...
by Doug14
Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: in a rut
Replies: 37
Views: 10272

Re: in a rut

They move in groups (dens). They will send out a vanguard to check if the open area (road) is safe. As animals that rather flee than fight they developed a strategy of head fakes. You think you could go just around the rear and that dear turns 180 degrees and takes out your headlight. Quite possibl...
by Doug14
Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:02 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Sold*** Trunk organizer tray, cargo/ trunk mat
Replies: 12
Views: 2037

Re: Trunk organizer tray, privacy cover, cargo/ trunk mat

whats up with that organizer tray? is it from a 03-08 or an 09/10? i haven't seen one of these before.
by Doug14
Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:30 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member from Ontario
Replies: 13
Views: 2408

Re: New Member from Ontario

Welcome fellow Ontarian!
by Doug14
Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Fix window scratches?
Replies: 6
Views: 1635

Re: Fix window scratches?

Last night I was doing someone a favor and drove them home. On my way back someone decided to pull up along side me and my vibe took a baseball bat to the driver's window. Luckily it was a bat and not a gun. Jerks put a scratch into the driver's side window about ear level. It's about 1/4 inch wide...
by Doug14
Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!
Replies: 16
Views: 3080

Re: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!

Fair enough! That's understandable, glad all is fixed!
by Doug14
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Fog Mod
Replies: 2
Views: 1226

Re: Fog Mod

Unplugging sensor in corner of dash by windshield is easiest way of disabling AHL. Moving button under ebrake assembly so that it does not activate will keep DRL from coming on but you will still have your ebrake light on instrument cluster.
by Doug14
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!
Replies: 16
Views: 3080

Re: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!

I'm more upset about your wife complaining about driving a mile or 2 to help get your car. We have one car, I spend at least an hour extra every day getting her to work, she loves this car as much as I do. I don't mean to offend, it's just weird to me.
by Doug14
Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:05 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Doug14's 2006 Vibe Base
Replies: 56
Views: 21045

Re: Doug14's 2006 Vibe Base

Well an update after a while. My laptop decided to call it quits so i haven't been able to upload photos or post much. had to get my other front wheel bearing replaced and my started also decided to stop, picked on off a sad old vibe at the scrapyard and put it in. Bought brass shifter cable bushing...