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by PBFlash
Thu Jul 03, 2003 2:30 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: New Carbon Fiber Hood Coming out
Replies: 14
Views: 3870

Re: New Carbon Fiber Hood Coming out (silverawd26)

You could do what Nova did and let the Ram Air scoop blow air directly on to the short ram. Hooking up the Ram Air is really not worth it as there is minimal power gain and it is only at very high speeds. Letting the air blow onto the short ram allows it to get some cooler air instead of the air fro...
by PBFlash
Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:19 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Rubber Floor Mats
Replies: 40
Views: 6397

Re: Rubber Floor Mats (ragingfish)

You can get the front mats for $40.15 which includes shipping from gmpartsdirect.com.
by PBFlash
Tue Jul 01, 2003 8:00 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Michigan meet kicked (removed)!
Replies: 97
Views: 21226

Re: Michigan meet kicked (removed)! (cibomatto)

quote: You all look like a swell group of people gosh darnit..NO matter where the next meet is I am going!!!!!!!!! Why don't you come to the big meet we're having in August? 72 Confirmed Attending and 34 Maybes. It's gonna be big. I sent you an evite if you're interested. Hopefully we can make the f...
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 10, 2003 8:00 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Eyelids by SuperIon
Replies: 29
Views: 4074

Re: Vibe Eyelids by SuperIon (SuPeRioN81)

I don't think it's legal here but neither is my tint. I'd give it a try and peel it off if I ever get a ticket.
by PBFlash
Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:47 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Eyelids by SuperIon
Replies: 29
Views: 4074

Re: Vibe Eyelids by SuperIon (SuPeRioN81)

Could this stuff be used to cover the whole light?
by PBFlash
Sat Jun 07, 2003 4:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Dreaded Check Engine Light
Replies: 31
Views: 5816

Re: Dreaded Check Engine Light (Lorin)

Lorin,Check out this thread. It mentions one of the codes you got. http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/images ... .html#vibe
by PBFlash
Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:14 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: x
Replies: 26
Views: 3241

Re: lag (canadavibegt)

Anyone could learn to drive a stick in a few hours or less. When I picked up my GT I had only driven a stick twice in my life and it was over 6 years ago. I stalled it a few times but by the time I got home (1/2 hour later) I was doing great. A lot of people are saying they got the base so they coul...
by PBFlash
Fri Jun 06, 2003 8:47 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: i found out about the wings and ground efx
Replies: 12
Views: 2619

Re: So you can order it then just the top wing? (silverawd26)

You can order them separately from www.gmpartsdirect.com The top spoiler is $354 with shipping. Mid spoiler is $366 with shipping. I sent them an email to see if they can be ordered in different colors.
by PBFlash
Fri Jun 06, 2003 8:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Painted engine cover and fuse box
Replies: 77
Views: 11000

Re: Painted engine cover and fuse box (ragingfish)

quote:It is $31.58 + tax, so I paid $33.47. The part number, for your reference, is 88971575At http://www.gmpartsdirect.com you could have gotten it for $18.00 plus $7.95 shipping. Total: $25.95. Now if I could find the part # for the GT cover because I messed mine up pretty bad as well.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:57 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: leaky Nipple anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 1478

Re: leaky Nipple anyone? (silverawd26)

Didn't Lorin get code 446 when he had Autozone check it out. I know he disconnected the battery and it reset the code but if it comes back, this could be his problem. Not the CAI.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 77
Views: 22666

Re: Oil change (ragingfish)

Now you know the little washer is for the drain plug. Maybe that is what greenfire said you should be changing everytime. I wouldn't worry about not changing it, if it's not leaking then all should be OK.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:50 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: same vs. new window
Replies: 3
Views: 1046

Re: same vs. new window (joatmon)

I noticed the same thing with IE.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: GrafxWerks overlays...Pic's
Replies: 80
Views: 9375

Re: GrafxWerks overlays...Pic's (ColonelPanic)

I had the same problem with mine. I found using a Q-Tip really helps. I got the letter lined up and then used the Q-Tip to press in down.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 77
Views: 22666

Re: Oil change (silverawd26)

Not sure if raging got the same filters I did. There are filters for the base and the XRS. They would both fit the base and GT but the XRS filters are a little longer. He should still have the rubber gasket though.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 77
Views: 22666

Re: Oil change (silverawd26)

Here's a pic of the filters I have. Hopefully you can see the rubber gasket.

Attached files
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:14 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Sick of bulbs blowing
Replies: 10
Views: 2098

Re: Sick of bulbs blowing (NovaResource)

I've had mine almost a year now and not one bulb has blown.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 77
Views: 22666

Re: Oil change (silverawd26)

There was no gasket for the filter. It's built in. There's a rubber seal around the edge of the filter. When I bought the filters from Toyota, the guy pulled 5 new crush washers our and put one in each of the filter boxes.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Jacking up da Vibe
Replies: 12
Views: 2288

Re: Jacking up da Vibe (silverawd26)

Yeah. The ones I have are pretty high.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Jacking up da Vibe
Replies: 12
Views: 2288

Re: Jacking up da Vibe (ragingfish)

I haven't tried it but it might work. Didn't see the need as it's easy enough to do it with the Vibe on the ground. If I end up dropping it a little then I'll probably need to jack it up.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 77
Views: 22666

Re: Oil change (silverawd26)

I bought my filters from Toyota and they all came with a new crush washer. Why not change them? If I don't change them what would I use them for?
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 11:09 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Front lights
Replies: 32
Views: 3414

Re: Front lights (silverawd26)

I think it is plastic and they stick out over the lights a little. Kind of like eye lashes.
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 11:06 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 77
Views: 22666

Re: Oil change (silverawd26)

My gasket is always stuck to the drain pan when I take my filter off. I pop it off with a screwdriver and put the new one on. quote:Also, greenfire said I should be changing out the drain plug each time too...anyone have the part # for that by chance?I have never heard of this before. Why would you ...
by PBFlash
Tue Jun 03, 2003 11:01 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Jacking up da Vibe
Replies: 12
Views: 2288

Re: Jacking up da Vibe (Sub-Vibe-R)

quote:Why not just using ramps to jack the front of the car???I tried ramps, they wouldn't clear the front bumper. I change mine without jacking it up at all. It's easy enough to slide under and get to everything.
by PBFlash
Mon Jun 02, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What's your Octane?
Replies: 29
Views: 3691

Re: What's your Octane? (slinkston)

My car has never seen anything under 91.
by PBFlash
Mon Jun 02, 2003 2:28 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Injen CAI installed, now hearing weird noises...
Replies: 28
Views: 3220

Re: Injen CAI installed, now hearing weird noises... (ragingfish)

Why are you worried about being the youngest one there? I wish I was the youngest one there but will probably be close to the oldest.
by PBFlash
Sun Jun 01, 2003 12:24 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: What are people plugging into their standard power outlet?
Replies: 74
Views: 18713

Re: What are people plugging into their standard power outlet? (silverawd26)

I'm hoping to try my orbital waxer in the outlet next weekend (if it's not raining again).
by PBFlash
Fri May 30, 2003 10:08 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Body kit quotes "Holly Crap!"
Replies: 7
Views: 1242

Re: Body kit quotes "Holly Crap!" (Wrx-2-Vibe)

Krera Racing is working on carbon fiber or fiberglass spoiler for the Vibe. If they had enough interest they would probably make the mid-spoiler and flares as well and I'm sure they would be much cheaper than Pontiacs package.
by PBFlash
Fri May 30, 2003 3:39 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: Vibe Backpack
Replies: 7
Views: 1530

Re: Vibe Backpack (slbpsi63)

I thought it was nice too but I wouldn't pay $65 for a backpack. I got a really nice backpack as a Christmas gift last year that I'll attach to the seat whenever I need it.
by PBFlash
Wed May 28, 2003 8:24 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Any GT owners with a CAI actually clock a 0-60?
Replies: 15
Views: 3258

Re: Any GT owners with a CAI actually clock a 0-60? (ShotInTheDark)

I get wheel hops when I hit lift in first if the road is slightly damp. When it's dry I've gotten them going from first to second and second to third.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 1:51 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: K & N Cold Air Intake
Replies: 4
Views: 966

Re: K & N Cold Air Intake (wildvibe)

You'll be fine with the wheels and drop. The installation is pretty easy. Here is a great walkthrough on an Injen install on a base: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1281 I believe the HP increases are around 12 on the base and 15 on the GT. Not sure about the torque. I installed the Injen on...
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 1:42 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: modified vibe!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: modified vibe!!! (dillpickle1000)

I believe Injen has dynos on their page showing a 12.9 gain on the base.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 10:41 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Interior?
Replies: 30
Views: 6230

Re: Leather Interior? (Jethro)

quote:What's that in the panel just to the right of the usless coinholder? Alarm indicator?Yes it is the alarm indicator for the factory security system.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 10:24 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: K & N Cold Air Intake
Replies: 4
Views: 966

Re: K & N Cold Air Intake (wildvibe)

I believe the Injen, AEM, and TRD will all give better perfoarmance gains than the K & N and they are cheaper.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 10:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: custom air intake
Replies: 41
Views: 5078

Re: custom air intake (dillpickle1000)

What is the debate about? In another thread you claimed a 12 hp gain from your intake compared to a 12.9 hp gain with an Injen CAI on a base. It's obvious that your intake works but not as good as the Injen. quote:the cai will not make a low smooth sound like you have an expensive exhaust on itThe C...
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 8:47 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Body kit quotes "Holly Crap!"
Replies: 7
Views: 1242

Re: Body kit quotes "Holly Crap!" (Wrx-2-Vibe)

I agree these prices are ridiculous. I am going to see if I can get a price on the top spoiler by itself. I can get parts for cost through my company and want to see what the actual dealer cost is.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 8:43 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Power Point Question
Replies: 7
Views: 936

Re: Power Point Question (Big_Red)

I don't use power point that much. Can you reduce the size of the graphics? Open them in a photo editor and save them at a lower resolution or in a different format. Besides that I don't know what else you can do.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 8:37 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Check out my ride Part 2
Replies: 23
Views: 2672

Re: Check out my ride Part 2 (Bocaj77)

Hopefully you'll make it to the big northeast meet we are setting up. Did you get the evite? Don't peel off your stickers based on anything we say here. Like you said these are our opinions. It is your car and you should do what you like to it regardless of anyone else.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2 Great Things About The Vibe
Replies: 11
Views: 1865

Re: 2 Great Things About The Vibe (mwebb)

I've had mine about a year and it continues to impress me.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 8:20 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Check out my ride Part 2
Replies: 23
Views: 2672

Re: Check out my ride Part 2 (Fievel)

I agree 100%.
by PBFlash
Tue May 27, 2003 8:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: modified vibe!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: modified vibe!!! (dillpickle1000)

Why pay $300 for the 'blower' when you can get a CAI cheaper? You said:quote:its cheap compare to cai So why are you charging $100 more than what a CAI would cost?In another thread you said the HP gain was only 12, a CAI on a base Vibe gets 12.9. I wouldn't pay more money for less power.
by PBFlash
Mon May 26, 2003 7:31 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: Mid wing Installed Finally
Replies: 21
Views: 4588

Re: Mid wing Installed Finally (silverawd26)

quote:I just thought the big bold stripe down the side and the red lettering on the hatch was a lttle too busy.I have to agree with you there but to each his own. What's wrong with a TRD sticker on a Vibe? I had one on my Civic. J/K. If he has TRD parts than he has every right to have a TRD sticker....
by PBFlash
Mon May 26, 2003 3:27 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accidents Stink
Replies: 21
Views: 4441

Re: Accidents Stink (cds22)

In NY you can only talk on the phone using hands free headsets. Unfortunately the police wouldn't give someone a ticket based on your word. They would have had to see her on the phone to give her a ticket. Otherwise it's your word vs. hers. At least the SUV owner backed up your story.
by PBFlash
Mon May 26, 2003 3:22 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Orbital waxers - should they be avoided?
Replies: 16
Views: 2276

Re: Orbital waxers - should they be avoided? (TheSlave)

I just bought a 10 in random orbit 2600 rpm buffer/polisher from Wal-Mart for $19.83. I was hoping to try it out today but it's pouring. Hopefully next weekend because my car really needs it. It's also rated at .65 amps so I am hoping I can plug it into the outlet instead of running a long extension...
by PBFlash
Mon May 26, 2003 1:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: A non scientific survey
Replies: 28
Views: 3581

Re: A non scientific survey (Herb)

I see 2-3 Matrices a day. If I see that many Vibes in a week
by PBFlash
Sun May 25, 2003 8:59 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Genvibe is nice and quick
Replies: 7
Views: 1197

Re: Genvibe is nice and quick (abe98gt)

I agree. This is faster than any forum I have ever been on. I have set up a few sites that were on good servers and the forums did not run this smooth. But then again my clients were looking for cheap solutions so the forums I used were all freely available.
by PBFlash
Sun May 25, 2003 6:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe - A "Cool" car this summer !
Replies: 16
Views: 2992

Re: Vibe - A "Cool" car this summer ! (ragingfish)

You're right. I edited my post as I don't want to offend anyone. The engines don't have a lot of power. The base has 115 hp and the S has 163. The one I was in was a base and it was pretty slow. The S is probably much quicker. Can't say much about the handling or shifting as I wasn't driving. Even i...
by PBFlash
Sun May 25, 2003 5:39 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe - A "Cool" car this summer !
Replies: 16
Views: 2992

Re: Vibe - A "Cool" car this summer ! (silverawd26)

quote:Maybe they are a better experience driving?Did you read my post? I drove in one and it was nothing great. What difference does it make if I was the passenger or the driver? Is it going to be quieter on the other side of the car? Is the same seat going to be more comfortable on the opposite sid...
by PBFlash
Sun May 25, 2003 4:51 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe - A "Cool" car this summer !
Replies: 16
Views: 2992

Re: Vibe - A "Cool" car this summer ! (ragingfish)

When I got my Vibe the dealer picked me up in a Mini to drive me to the dealer. I didn't like the car at all. The cabin was kinda noisy and the seats were not very comfortable. After 15 mins I couldn't wait to get out of it.
by PBFlash
Wed May 21, 2003 7:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Ready To Buy A CAI...advice needed...
Replies: 77
Views: 11078

Re: Ready To Buy A CAI...advice needed... (ragingfish)

I have had an Injen on mine for about a month now with no problems. The sound and performance are great. I know the TRD has been causing problems with CEL's and also a clicking noise from the VSV. I haven't heard about any problems with the AEM. I think the K&N is overpriced. It's a short ram so...
by PBFlash
Mon May 19, 2003 9:42 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Roof Rack Pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1583

Re: Roof Rack Pics (kaybeejay)

I bet it's so he can still open the back without hitting the rack. If he had it the other way the end of the tray would stick out past the end of the roof and he would hit it opening the back. I got 2 nice scratches on my hatch that way.