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mrbravo2000

I remember man... that was painful to see, I thought to mysel "That could be me..." Now it is. Any insight on the total loss process? You're right about the Vibe GT's scarcity; I'm researching prices in preparation for the total loss argument. The car is a rarity in that regard. I bought m...

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So I haven't been on the forums b/c I just chill at the FB site. So here it was when I got it just over 3 years ago... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130914_020.jpg and this AM... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/20151012_072040edit.jpg http://img.p...

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That's something I could consider, if the buy back on it is reasonable. My wife would not be happy, but..... I was thinking about trying to track it at the auction if it sold to a local salvage yard, maybe buy a couple of the wheels as spares and possibly the seats for my Mustang. Man, that sucks! ...

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The phone mount is a combination of 3 items: a cheapo eBay Galaxy S3 bike mount holder, a cut-down Garmin Nuvi clip, and a sticky ball mount. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12873062/Vibe%20photos/Phone%20mount%20detail%20small.jpg Here's the ball mount: http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Mount-Garmi...

mrbravo2000

interesting, i come from the same background but I had 275/55/20 on my truck and I felt some but definitely not like my Vibe. However, I do drive like my grandpa on the highway but I drive like I'm late to everything in the city and I cannot like I like it. I do notice the pull on the steer which to...

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man, that's close to a mod a day. you'll have a transformer by the end of the day. the roof rack looks wild (in a cool way), I personally don't like it as a permanent fixture but it does add some clean lines from the front. don't like the look from behind at all which is certainly important to me. :...

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I don't think it really matters, I haven't done it to this car, but I've done it plenty of times on my truck.

also, does viscosity really matter in winter / spring / hot conditions? i ask in a curious way, never heard that before.

oh, 2010 GT Red, Auto, 2.4, all options, Houston tx

mrbravo2000

Congrats, I've always seen those vehicles on sale here in Houston, sometimes I see a real good deal but i just don't have the space nor time. If I really wanted to too, I think I could make some money buying and selling salvage vehicles like that. how does insurance work on that, they only insure a ...

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Alright Tailor! Congrats! Remember to get your parents permission before you start buying stuff on Ebay...

mrbravo2000

I've always said to myself that any vehicle I purchase I will put an engine, a tranny, and a diff and then be done with it. I've done that with two vehicles now, have gotten well past 230k on both. My personal experience, if the tranny is out, go with either. It's just based on who you purchase. I p...

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I painted the raised lettering in the engine bay and waxed the car for the time since I bought exactly a month ago... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130914_001.jpg tools http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130914_002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com...

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I did a small weekend project. The engine heat shield letters Old http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130914_001.jpg New http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130915_030.jpg I didnt go with the decals because from what I could see it only covered the top...

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Hmmm...will have to check closely next time I rotate the tires on my 2009. I thought the pads were fine at 50k and I'm now at 54k. I would be surprised that the rears should wear much from stability control - I've only had my rear end lose a few times (the most recent time was pretty wild BTW). let...

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Nice, how many miles?

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I just recently installed the short antenna (same vibenvy rec's) and it is great; of course, Im in Houston so its not that big of a challenge. The car is lovely, that color and the white aka frosty are my fave 1st gens... I'm really surprised everyone likes those rims, i would immediateoy sell those...

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Sidenote, 2001 F150 with 436K on it... Ford Trucks are awesome, once I pay my Vibe in 30 months I will be buying a truck.

mrbravo2000

Looks like you've made your decision and I hope you really like the new car. They are definitely "prettier" than the 1st gens. I also went from a 1st gen (a Frosty) to an '09 Abyss. The GT. For me, I wish I would have thought more about how I used the 1st gen. In hindsight, I would have p...

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I stopped by Discount Hitch today, and talked to the guy there. He pulled up the Curt hitches for the 2009-2010 GT (#12221) and looked at the instructions. It did not mention cutting anything on the trim for the Vibe, but it did mention cutting the trim on the Matrix XR and XRS models. Then he comp...

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just installed mine from the Ebay distro in this thread and it works great. I listen to FM and it gives me good reception. I have the old one and man was it cracked and peeling... my Vibe has been in the sun apparently.

mrbravo2000

I changed out the antenna for the radio this weekend after receiving it from an Ebay distro. Works well, inexpensive. The old antenna looked really bad, rubber was cracked.

mrbravo2000

I bought these on ebay for my 2010 GT. They probably have less pleats and don't have any odor carbon, but for $7 each, they are better than nothing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280769767370?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; B...

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I guess I need to check my rear brakes! I did the fronts at about 60K as they were almost down to the metal, but the Firestone guy rotating the tires said the rears were still OK. I would too, the closer they get to plate the quicker they seem to go, or at least that has been my exp. in my othewr v...

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There are supposedly specific 2009-2010 GT hitches available that only require minor trimming. One of the places that has them is Discount Hitches off Hwy 290 & Mangum. I thought I would stop by there and see if they have one in stock and make sure it fits before buying one. I've seen them from...

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As an update, the 2008 manual has information on 3-23 and 24. The error in step 3 is corrected. GM Part number is 8871573. Other Part Number is CF134.Wat does it mean "Other part Number"? AC Delco part number ... CF134 ... of course its been years since you asked so I dont know how helpfu...

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The Krylon is holding up great ! No peeling, cracking etc. I painted the plastic panels under the front wipers, front & rear wiper, & rear roof rack cap. I live in South Florida & the sun is INTENSE here. Just recently I painted the trim that runs along the base of the passenger & d...

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I ended up painting the plastic under the wipers with Krylon Fusion paint. Hasnt faded or chiped & looks just as good as the day I painted it. Painted it over 6 months ago. More of a "permanant" fix. I found a F150 forum where guys were painting thier cladding with it & it looks f...

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awesome thread y'all, I would love to do this but I ran a search and it appears the GT and the rear bumper does not have the clearance. Anyone know if that is no longer the case with some special mod?

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I have yet to try any solutions; but I'm planning to. And when I do, it would be by using an ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth dongle, in conjunction with Torque on an Android phone. I think that's a good idea but I hate cords and things not looking flush. I even dislike the aux cord out of the radio. I imagin...

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KITT222 wrote:Velcro to the center bezel. It slightly overlaps the A/C button and the vent, but I'm fine with it.

you have a picture that shows your setup in daylight?

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I have yet to try any solutions; but I'm planning to. And when I do, it would be by using an ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth dongle, in conjunction with Torque on an Android phone. I think that's a good idea but I hate cords and things not looking flush. I even dislike the aux cord out of the radio. I imagin...

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I personally have an Ultragauge. It's a great little gauge, and can show up to eight different displays. Brightness adjusts via a light sensor. I love it, and it's really helpful. It's the blue gauge almost center in this picture. http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/651b5388.jpg I like ...

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I am going to replace the passenger info box thingie w/ a gauge that displays the mpgs, instant mpgs, etc. Looking for some rec's and opinions, especially from other Viber's and what works and what doesnt.

Thanks.

mrbravo2000

star_deceiver wrote:Driving around, everything works normally, no CEL's!

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Not trying to hijack the thread, but that guage that reads 45.7, what is that? Is that a mpg display?

mrbravo2000

I think the Pontiac Ill meet is a great idea but it would get boring quick after several years. Also, it wouldnt give other members a chance to visist. I would humbly suggest doing a bi annunal change of scene. In other words, every other year would be a different venue and teh other years would be ...

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Congrats and a Texas vibe!! wooot!!! welcome from good ol SA! thx, I breakup in SA, little town SW called Lytle... I went to UH and stuck around. I go to SA all the time. Lastly, and as you can see, I'm one of those crazy die hard Spurs fans... #GSG Cool, I myself jus picked up an 09 Red Hot Metall...

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Also I should have noted that the brake pads are lifetime replacement warranty, my mistake. So when the pads wear out I just bring in the old ones and get new ones for free It's important to note that you can't wear the brake pad down to the plate or you void the lifetime replacement. I just front ...

mrbravo2000

Looks good ;)! Just curious... what brand fuel injector cleaner did you use? I picked up two bottles of Techron to put in our Vibes when they get their next fuel fillups. Seafoam, I poured the entire amount. You're supposed to do 1/3 fuel tank, 1/3 direct to manifold, 1/3 to the lines. Not familiar...

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130831_010.jpg Full service maintenance at home, just bought the car with 92K - oil change - filter change - air filter change - cabin air change not needed - rear brakes, ceramics - front brakes, ceramics - painted all calipers red - wipe...

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I've caught a few in the last few weeks... A close cousin, mine is in the background http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbravo/genvibe/WP_20130901_001.jpg At the TXDPS registration. she was parked next to me but it seemed odd to take a picture with her in the car http://img.photobucket.com/albu...

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Apparently I have the AWD brake calipers. I don't think I have AWD but the guy at AutoZone insisted i must have. Any one run into this? Do you have a 4-speed auto trans or a 5-speed auto trans? If it's a 4-speed, than you have an AWD. I have the 5 speed trans, I explained that to him but he didnt s...

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I just changed the front and back brake pads on my 2009 GT. 92k. Just bought it. Previous owner stated he changed at 46k so seems about right. The fronts were pretty thin and def needed changing. The rears were down but had some life. Interestingly, Autozone sold me the wrong brakes for the rear. I'...

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vibenvy wrote:Keep forgetting to post that I removed the PlastiDip a couple weekends ago. It came off the front of the wheels pretty easy, but the backsides were a bit of pain.

I'm gonna Dip mine next Jan / Feb once winter is over... which is like one weekend here in Houston.

mrbravo2000

I just filled up my 2nd tank... 8/26/13 = 315.0 miles driven = 13.86 gals = 22.7 mpgs = 2.879 a gallon :twisted: . (Randalls Gas Card + One Time .20 off per gallon). I usually let my girl get the discount gas but the Caddy is at Sewell so she has a loaner. the discount ended today so I took advantage.

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NascarXprt wrote:Congrats and a Texas vibe!! wooot!!! welcome from good ol SA!

thx, I breakup in SA, little town SW called Lytle... I went to UH and stuck around. I go to SA all the time. Lastly, and as you can see, I'm one of those crazy die hard Spurs fans... #GSG

mrbravo2000

Congrats! I saw that one on craigslist and thought it was a good deal too. I pass by that area sometimes since my mom lives by Nacogdoches, and thought I might stop if it was still there. I got my 2010 GT in Corsicana; it seems like the good cars are in the small towns in Texas! :D What part of Hou...

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Awesome story! It sounds like you got a great surprise deal on your "new" Vibe! I am really liking the sounds of your to-do list as well! You definitely can't go wrong with the K&N intake and disabling the AHLs and DRLs. It is so nice having full control over all the exterior lights! ...

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BUMP, awesome thread.

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When I stumble upon those "too good to be true" deals I am suspicious. Why will they send me a $20 item for $4 ? Shipping and packaging costs that much ........ if not more! My first thought is to harvest credit card numbers and PIN #'s for future profitable use? I most often pass or will...

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I just purchased the antenna to replace the long center one. However, what is the parts number for the Onstar antenna. My Vibe is missing that antenna (pic below) and it looks off to me. I personally wouldnt mine just capping it either. I looked on Ebay http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675...

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Hi! I purchased a 2009 Red Hot Pontiac Vibe GT from a private owner just last week. I've been lurking on the site for about a month now and finally registered a short time back. I'd like to share my purchase story with y'all. It had been a 4 month process as I was looking for all kinds of vehicles. ...

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