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MaSlade

No updates for Project PowerStop specifically, but I did want to post about PowerStop's newest brake pads... Z23 Evolution Sport brake pads . I wish I would have known they were going to be coming out with these, I would have waited to order brake pads. Oh well, I may decide to try and sell the two...

MaSlade

Yeah, aftermarket wheels aren't exactly cheap, but they sure are pretty :cool:! A new exhaust and some tires it is!! :lol: I FINALLY got the rear pads/rotors all figured out. It was surprisingly easier the second time around because I actually had the right parts. 8-) Powerstop drilled/slotted roto...

MaSlade

Here are my current top three favorite aftermarket wheels: Wowww, those are ALL beautiful! I'm definitely getting a reality check on the pricing though :( I may as well just get better tires and an exhaust for that price... Thank you for the offset information as well. I have been wondering about i...

MaSlade

:lol: Love the Rudolph stuff! I want to see some pictures of the brakes and the wheels! I will, I will! :lol: I've been researching wheels online and perhaps this next tax return will = shoes :) I may just find a nice looking set in hyper silver. Any ideas? As far as brakes, I have the front set up...

MaSlade

I like! I've been wanting the same thing on my Vibe. It seems too darn convenient. Since I'm always busy during the day, it helps to have something like this during late night shenanigans :) Nice LED strip lighting. I'll be doing something similar BUT will be using a mercury switch instead. You and...

MaSlade

*Update 12/9/2014*

Hey guys, long time no post. I did a thing! You should check it out!

Milestones so far:
-MOMO Long Shift Knob
-Gas went down from $3.27 to $2.51 here in Florida
-45,000 miles
-Plast-dipped Classic Gold Wheels
-Rudolph Dress-up Kit

MaSlade

Carrie! Happy Belated Birthday to your Vibe! :D I need to figure out when mine was manufactured too... It's almost that time of year when my wallet gets fat, so I'm definitely looking at an exhaust upgrade as well. I have neighbors across the street with loud exhausts who rev their trucks throughout...

MaSlade

Vibenvy! Very awesome write-up as always!! I went ahead and ordered the same setup for myself (and discovered some interesting results). Just wanted to chime in for anyone with the base model; our rear pads/rotors are different (The Vibe is crazy). The rear rotors for the GT/AWD are #JB1363XPR While...

MaSlade

Those speakers look great and should sound great also. First off .... continue to hit the books and make the grades so that you can graduate soon. Congrats on that accomplishment ;) Secondly, as an owner of TWO 2009 Vibe GT's we will likely be doing some audio upgrades to Juniors Vibe this summer a...

MaSlade

I guess I saw this post too late late. I was going to mention Polks. I love em. I had a pair of Pioneer 4 way 6X9s years ago in my 82 Regal....they sounded GREAT ! If you can, deaden your doors. You wont regret it. Much better bass response & a quieter interior :D It's all good! I've had my eye...

MaSlade

UPDATE 4/23/2014 Hey Vibe family, I love write-ups. I love you. Here's a preview of what my next upgrade is. Has a write-up been done before? Haven't seen it on the forums for the 2009+. Feel free to let me know and I'll post pictures and a DIY write-up. Purchased 2 sets of Pioneer TS-A1675R 3-way ...

MaSlade

jake75 wrote:Publix would like their milk crate back.

Lol! but it works so well as a stand/seat/container. Okay... I'll give it back

MaSlade

*Update 2/16/14* I've been having alignment issues for some time now. Seems like the projectors will not aim anymore upward than when I had them with the plastic lenses off. Took me a while to figure out why, but I realized that my shrouds may be rubbing against the plastic lens! Maybe that's why I ...

MaSlade

Your build looks stellar! May i ask how and where did you acquire the sharkfin?? been wanting to do that for months now. Also do your projectors have angel eyes built in? it looks like it. Many thanks :) The fin was from visualgarage.com. My advice is if you have siriusxm, then go for it. If not, I...

MaSlade

The look great! However, may I suggest some chrome bulbs for your signals so you can get rid of the orange in your housing? It would look better. Or maybe some LED switchback ones. Great idea! I actually have chrome bulbs from a previous build but removed them because my headlights were scuffed bad...

MaSlade

kaflex wrote:wow, they look good.

Thank you

It was worth the temporary pain and suffering

MaSlade

*Update 1/17/14* After thinking about it for a long time, I finally went ahead and did it. I installed projectors into an aftermarket set of headlights and finished it all after work yesterday! Aligning them were a *****, though. I almost cried after the 3rd hour :cry: . BUT, the good news is that i...

MaSlade

I'm in the same boat as you with the speakers - I just purchased my new head unit (pioneer AVH-X3500BHS) - Here is a link to the faceplate adapter (mine just came in today!) - http://www.metraonline.com/part/95-8224" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - I've seen a few posts on...

MaSlade

You're better off going to ebay and buying the "aftermarket" Eagle Eye brand ones. They are better quality and the sealant comes apart like cake. It turns to liquid basically after 5-10 mins in the oven. I've got my headlights retrofitted and I can say it is DEFINITELY worth it. Now I'm n...

MaSlade

*Update: 12/29/2013* More pictures! I know we all like pictures. After months of being lazy, I finally managed to snag a new pair of DRLs for cheap and made sure to weatherproof them myself :lol: Along with the DRL swap, I even spent a good 5 hours respraying my grille/lip, and fandangling a new Ho...

MaSlade

Headlamps shouldn't be plastic welded. When I did my retrofit all I needed to do was bake them open in the oven, and the glue became tacky enough to let go. I know at least one other person has done 09/10 headlamps the same way (member lowincash). It isn't that hard once you've done it once. I've b...

MaSlade

Hey guys, I finally got around to upgrading all 4 of my speakers for the non-monsoon system. :D The upgrade helped in quieting unwanted bass and increased sound clarity tenfold. Basically, stuff sounds better! :lol: I purchased 2 sets of Pioneer speakers for the front and back: http://www.crutchfiel...

MaSlade

Agreed. But they were affordable, so no harm no foul. :D You have some good ideas, so it would definitely look awesome. I havent had the guts to open up the headlights because they're plastic welded. Requires you to cut the headlight to open and I'm currently too chicken :lol: If I can find a cheap ...

MaSlade

No worries! There is always next year

MaSlade

Update 12/21/2013 It's been a while since I've posted. I'm still alive, just busy-livin'. I was able to score some WeatherTECH mats along with a rear Vibe cargo mat for 80 bucks! Best money I ever spent! Even more so with all the sand here in Florida. So much easier to clean up. Finally got the chan...

MaSlade

Alas, one thing was overlooked in the strips. Silly me assumed they were weatherproof, and they most definitely were not. Looks like I need a new pair because every other light shorted out making it look really silly. The switchback idea was also good at first, but I think I'm going to stick to my g...

MaSlade

It's a tight fit, but you should be able to change the bulbs without removing the headlight housings and/or bumper cover. I have changed mine numerous times and it seems like the more you remove and re-install the bulbs, the easier it gets. One piece of advice I can give you for the driver's side i...

MaSlade

Great to hear from you again Slade! I was just wondering the other day where you had been since I hadn't seen you post in a while. I hate to admit this, but sometimes I wish I had a 2009-2010 Base, so I could install and enjoy the TRD lowering springs and rear anti-sway bar :|. Finally had the chan...

MaSlade

Looks good! I've always had a soft-spot for valve cover/engine cover art. Plan on doing any other engine dress-up modifications?

MaSlade

Your Vibe is looking really nice! Great Job - your info on the TRD lowering springs is what I've been looking for - I have a base 2.4 as well with the front TRD brace & rear sway bar & have been toying with the idea of those springs - I'm looking for better handling without much sacrifice o...

MaSlade

Got a chance to install my rear-sway bar and it's safe to say that I've finally completed my TRD suspension upgrade. MAN, what a difference after installing the rear-sway bar! The TRD bar is a little lighter, but it's sturdier than stock. After installation (took about 15-20 minutes), I took the Vib...

MaSlade

LOL :lol:! Too bad you're too far south to make it to the meet in Pontiac in a couple weeks :(. It'd be awesome to get some shots of our Vibes together! Yeah, you will be very happy with the air filter. No worrying about possibly over-oiling it and it's really easy to clean too. I tap mine on the g...

MaSlade

No problem!

Always nice to catch up with my GT counter-part

My air filter came in as well and I could tell it was going to suit me just fine. Fit perfectly and no problems yet!

As for the next mod... they tend to come in spontaneous spurts. We shall see.

MaSlade

The spoiler feels loose for me as well, but I think it's because of how far it sticks out. There are two trim clips on the left and two on the right, but I wouldn't use my hands to force it out. I would get a plastic wedge to pry it off because I think pulling it off by hand would definitely break i...

MaSlade

*Update 6-1-2013* My GT spoiler came in :D The spoiler was easy to swap out and it was a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be! It frightened me at the beginning because I didn't think it was going to fit, but it lines up/bolts on exactly like the stock spoiler. It was held on by five 10mm nu...

MaSlade

If I haven't said so already, congrats on turning over 40,000 miles :P That's quite the accomplishment! The badge is a nice little addition to go along with the new strut brace as well :D I've actually been looking up what I could manufacture for hood dampers. So far I've found a few DIYs, so we'll ...

MaSlade

Any time! Now was the TRD badge stuck on with adhesive? I was thinking about relocating it because it's unnoticeable (unfortunately).

MaSlade

Heyyyyyy that looks familiar! :lol: It took me about a year and a half to scroll all the way down, but man, does that look good :) I like that it's super light and functional. Did it take you long to install? I've had lots of trouble because of existing stripped bolts/etc. It looks great with your G...

MaSlade

*Update 5-17-13*

Painted the engine cover and it kind of reminds me of the Gundam models I put together when I was a kid

MaSlade

I've had a few days off ;) I may have to go the AEM route, so thank you for giving me the reference number :) I'll just add the K&N filter to my stash (I have multiple from previous air intake installations) so I can use em for later experiments! I'm completely stoked for the GT spoiler to arriv...

MaSlade

I like how the clear housing smoothly contours the lights to the design of the back. If you take them off it's going to remind me of the Chevrolet Sonic's headlamps. I'm not a fan. Interesting thought though. Ahhhh yes. I didn't even think of that.. Maybe I'll do a mod to the lenses then replace th...

MaSlade

Aaaaas promised: After taking off the cargo platforms, the spare tire is revealed. You need to remove this 10mm bolt to remove this trim(for lack of a better term) piece. http://i41.tinypic.com/2z5vpt1.jpg To remove the trim piece, there are two tabs located at the top that pop off . Try to pull up ...

MaSlade

Hey guys and gals, I tinted my taillights a month or so ago and I decided to go ahead and just remove the hideous monster I created (light shines through, but the way the headlight is designed, splashes light all over the place making it super cloudy). However, after taking a look at the housing, I ...

MaSlade

Shoot. You got me

Man, I can't keep my foot off the pedal! Wondering if I'm going to get better gas mileage or if it's going to be worse because of my "spirited" driving

Just ordered a GT spoiler with some BDay money

MaSlade

*Update 5-16-2013* Caved in and bought the Typhoon K&N intake for my birthday 8-) . I'm guessing they consider it a Cold Air Intake because of the extra plastic piping that runs from the bottom right of the filter shield. The pipe probably catches the air at the lower grille/kidney grilles and g...

MaSlade

Hey, how do the TRD's ride? I've seen reviews saying they're kinda stiff. I mean I know all lowering springs compromise ride comfort, but I see many reviews online saying the Tein S-Techs tend to be soft (occasionally bottoming out) and the TRD's tend to be more stiff with less of a drop. They defi...

MaSlade

LED DRL Strip/Turning Signal installed May 13, 2013:

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MaSlade

Finally got around to making a video!

Unfortunately I got home late from work, so it was dark out. Will try to get a day-time video tomorrow morning

Very pleased with the results!

MaSlade

Your Vibe is lookin pretty mean!

The flaps look great; I should have bought those over the OEM "mudflaps." They don't even protect against mud very well

Awesome job

MaSlade

Do you mind telling me how you were able to apply it?

I ended up wasting the front and rear ones I bought from GrafXwerks because it got stuck to my fingers and became ruined

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