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FootScoot

Trouble is you never know where they are going to be. I've seen them running down the streets around here. Not only deer, but possum, racoons, skunks, and assorted other wild life. What's really getting bad are coyotes. I guess the drought this year has forced them into town. Beware!

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I hope it takes a quick Easterly turn, and everyone stays safe.

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Got the fog light bulbs changed! They are kind of a pain to get to, and even more of a pain to get back in. Got a little crazy and put in a K & N filter in it too.

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It was $3.34 here yesterday, as I usually buy gas on Monday or Tuesday. Last week it was $3.73. Almost a $.40 drop in a week, just weird.

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Yep, it's the same length as the Honda antenna, just a slimmer base which fits a little better with the antenna base on the car. :) Now to tackle changing out the fog light bulbs. The passenger side housing is loose, so I will need to tighten it up a little. I'm not sure how it's held on, so that wi...

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I think it's around 7 inches long, but I would have to measure to make sure. It's a lot shorter than the stock one.

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I'm not sure why the shift knob looks orange. Must have been the flash. Here's a different shot with the flash subdued (piece of masking tape).

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Pardon my asking, if this is common knowledge, but I'm new to the Vibe modding community. I have a 2008 Vibe Base, that I'm looking to do some modifications to. Is there any chance that you have pictures of your Vibe with these wheels installed? If the previous poster falls through, I too may be in...

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Thanks for the kind words. Here's a pic of the whole antenna, not great, but it was dark outside.

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I'm thinking the rust is from the welding material. I didn't notice it until I took that pic, so I painted it with some VHT Hi-Temp black. I got the tip at a local muffler shop, $47 installed. The rest of the system was in good shape, and I didn't want it any louder. :) I had the stock tip before. ;...

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I have had my GT now for a little over a month, and have started doing a few things to it. :) New stainless exhaust tip. 8-) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/FootScoot/001-32.jpg New antenna. Actually a 2011 Mazda 3. Part #EG23-66-A30 http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/FootScoot/002-31.j...

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I found the perfect antenna for my Vibe GT. I had installed a Honda S2000 one, but it was kind of large on the base, and really didn't follow the line of the base, just little too large. I was talking with a friend of mine who has a 2011 Mazda 3 and he said his antenna was straight without a flared ...

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Yeah, the Beetle had a steel band that held the shift boot and knob on the shifter. The only way to get it off was to cut the steel band with a Dremel and cutting wheel, and pull straight up, then you had to use a wire tie to reinstall, PITA. Typical German engineering, over complicated.

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Thanks J. They make it easy enough. The Beetle I had wasn't quite that simple. Thanks again.

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I been thinking about changing the shift knob on my GT for awhile now, but haven't figured out whether it just unscrews, or is fixed on with some sort of trick engineering. Any help appreciated. TIA.

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I wash mine when it needs it. I normally keep a cover over it, as it does sit in the driveway all the time. Works wonders for keeping the bird doo off of it.

I do need a new cover though, as the one I'm using is for the Corvette I used to have, and doesn't quite cover all of the rear.

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For clay bar lube I like Body Magic Lubri-Shine. It's usually sold a body shop supply stores. I've never used spray wax, so I can't comment.

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That's a great idea. I may go a different route, and put carbon fiber splitters on mine. They just mount underneath the front bumper with screws.

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I'm having the same annoyance. It worked fine 2 days ago, last night was a no show. Looks strange with just 2 working, and the third one dark. Seems there would be an easier way to fix this than removing the radio and all the surrounding stuff just to reseat or replace a small bulb.

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I've been using Meguiar's Ultimate paste wax on the upper surfaces, and NXT liquid on the lower surfaces. I haven't tried the Gold Class yet, but will give it a try. :) I used Zaino Bros. polish and wax on the Corvette I used to have. It worked great, but was an all day session. First you clay barre...

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$3.77 this afternoon here. They change prices at a whim. It's like a rollercoaster.

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My '05 AWD has 72K miles on it and the rubber coating is coming off the radio buttons. I'm pretty much devastated w/this obvious lack of quality. Keeps me up at night...thinking about what else might go wrong over the next ~75,000 miles. C_V If you think the rubber coating coming off the radio knob...

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Welcome to GenVibe! I sort of new here myself, and have a lot to learn about my car. Please post some pics.

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I have same annoying rattle in the dash of my '09, but only on rough pavement. Dips, manholes, potholes, water shut offs, etc. won't do it. It does sound like it's in the dash somewhere, but I have been fooled before, as I know how sound travels in cars. I did notice while waxing the other day the 2...

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My 2009 has 109,000 on the clock, and runs like a sewing machine. High mileage yes, but well taken care of. The engine is clean as a pin inside. It should be around for another 109,000. So they are well built. I couldn't be happier.

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I was going to get some more pics, but again the battery in the camera is dead. I definetly need a new camera or battery. :cry: I did get the remaining bolts on the spoiler tightened and loctited. I was amazed how easy it was to remove the trim. :) If that would have been the Beetle I used to have, ...

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I'm still figuring out how to remove the trim piece around the third brake light without messing it up. I did check the other two nuts under the plastic caps, one fell out as I removed the cap, the other was just barely hanging on. I just put some Loctite on them and tightened them down. :) I though...

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My spoiler seems to move much more than it should. I may try to get some nylock nuts for it. Those wouldn't vibrate loose. Seems to me they should have Loctited them at the factory. Lock washers might work too.

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Welcome! I just joined a few days ago myself, and this forum has some very nice people.

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I'll check it out tomorrow. I was going to look at it today, but it rained all day.

May give it a bath tomorrow too.

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I was using some spray detailer to wipe it down before I covered it last evening, and noticed the rear spoiler seemed kind of loose. Is this normal, or is it actually loose? Seems to me it should be tight, with a slight movement allowing for cushioning in the mounts.

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For stopping the spread of rust a lot of restorers use a product called P.O.R. 15. I think Eastwood sells it, if not there are other outlets for it. Hope that helps you out.

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Finally got a pic.

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I was going get some pics up, but it seems like everything was working against it. I had to work this morning. Then the camera battery was dead, nothing unusual. Then had to do lunch with the wife, then the grocery was next. Then I had playtime with my dogs. Then back to the grocery to get the thing...

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I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow. I'm not worried about lowering it, especially around here. The roads aren't the best in the world. They would beat an Abrams tank to death.

Thanks again for the welcomes.

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Mice are some destructive little devils. I had friend years ago who had a '48 Chevy Fleetline that he had parked for the winter. The following spring he reinstalled the battery and the car would not start. He started checking things and found out mice had moved into the dashboard and chewed all the ...

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Alright! Got The Vibe back a little while ago. The Vibe drives and rides so much better than their Corolla. I'm glad to have it back.

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Thanks for the welcome ehoff 121.

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Just purchased my '09 Vibe GT Wednesday morning, took it in to have the drivers door lock repaired Thursday morning, and have been driving their loaner car since. I've had the loaner longer than the Vibe. I'm hoping to hear from them today sometime, if not I'll be driving the Corolla all weekend. :c...

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