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by treesleavedents
Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:47 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: How to Put Door Panel Back On?
Replies: 4
Views: 1049

Re: How to Put Door Panel Back On?

I've always found that the front edge corner up by the mirror is the trickiest part to get seated when installing the door cards. I usually angle the back higher, get the front seated first, then it all kinda wiggles and settles into place nicely. Good luck!
by treesleavedents
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Lightbulb types for dashboard controls Gen 1
Replies: 1
Views: 1992

Re: Lightbulb types for dashboard controls Gen 1

Thank you so much for the info!!!! Sadly the first set of T4 bulbs I bought don't fit, but more are on the way.
by treesleavedents
Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Disable headlight DRLs, relocate them, and KEEP auto lights!
Replies: 7
Views: 3881

Re: Disable headlight DRLs, relocate them, and KEEP auto lights!

Do you think it would be possible to do the fog light bypass mod to pin #4 using the signal from pin #6 WITHOUT doing the DRL mod?

My goal is to retain all factory functionality but have the LED halos inside my HID retrofits act as the DRLs to avoid burning out the HIDs.
by treesleavedents
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Disable DRL, but KEEP Automatic Lights - 03-08 ONLY *** Confirmed Operational ***
Replies: 51
Views: 15450

Re: Disable DRL, but KEEP Automatic Lights - 03-08 ONLY *** Confirmed Operational ***

Final link is a dead end and the PDF on genvibe FB group is missing images. Is there any way we could somehow revive this to get the images back?
by treesleavedents
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 16487

Re: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion

Damn you're going all out! TBH your build would be better off in an audio forum with the level you're working at haha. How much was the HO alternator? Also why not run a supercap? Buddy of mine just gave me a few of em, I just need to get the bus bars and all the other stuff to install em.
by treesleavedents
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Treesleavedent's 03 two tone neptune Vibe GT
Replies: 35
Views: 16650

Re: Treesleavedent's 03 two tone neptune Vibe GT

Episode 4 is up! Video is a bit backlogged so currently I have the trans out at MWR getting an Mfactory LSD installed. Pulling the calipers and valve cover today to prep for paint. Unfortunately I have a deadline of NOV 9TH to finish this so I'm rushing... I could really use advice on polishing the ...
by treesleavedents
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification
Replies: 3
Views: 692

Re: 2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification

Episode 4 is up! Video is a bit backlogged so currently I have the trans out at MWR getting an Mfactory LSD installed. Pulling the calipers and valve cover today to prep for paint. Unfortunately I have a deadline of NOV 9TH to finish this so I'm rushing... I could really use advice on polishing the ...
by treesleavedents
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 16487

Re: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion

I'll tell you the same life advice my dad gave me that has served me REALLY well with vehicles. It's 1000% more fun to drive a slow car near the limit of it's performance and still be under the speed limit than it is to have to constantly suppress any urge to have fun lest you immediately reach felo...
by treesleavedents
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD Base Performance Upgrades?
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Re: 2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD Base Performance Upgrades?

wait till a nice vibe GT or trix XRS goes up for sale then re-do the audio build in it correcting anything you didn't like from the first time. THe AWD can be your rough draft haha!
by treesleavedents
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:03 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 16487

Re: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion

I used to be in west valley phoenix lol. But that was back in 2018... As for performance upgrades for a base AWD, don't bother haha. maybe a ram air intake if you wanna make fun intake sounds but there isn't much performance for you to gain without massive modifications and money... yeah i don't di...
by treesleavedents
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 16487

Re: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion

I used to be in west valley phoenix lol. But that was back in 2018... As for performance upgrades for a base AWD, don't bother haha. maybe a ram air intake if you wanna make fun intake sounds but there isn't much performance for you to gain without massive modifications and money...
by treesleavedents
Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 16487

Re: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion

I think you might be on a whole separate audiophile level of planet from me haha. I take a ton of road trips in mine and wanted better sound all around so I went with a budget 5 channel amp and the best speakers I could to keep the whole package around $700 with wiring. Honestly anything would've be...
by treesleavedents
Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 16487

Re: 03 vibe sound system question/discussion

I've used killmat and mounted new tweeters in all 4 doors. Sorry I didn't see this post sooner!!! Your tweeter install in the front door looks nice, does it have a crossover? As for the sound deadening, I noticed the biggest difference from doing the entire floor. Gravel roads, debris, mud, dirt, le...
by treesleavedents
Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification
Replies: 3
Views: 692

Re: 2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification

Will do! 2 more episodes up now!
by treesleavedents
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Treesleavedent's 03 two tone neptune Vibe GT
Replies: 35
Views: 16650

Re: Treesleavedent's 03 two tone neptune Vibe GT

Exhaust was in and too loud and then I left for Korea. Was only planning on being there for one year bu when Covid hit I decided to stay where it was safe. Having just got back home, I've got some time and money I'm willing to spend on the car. I've decided to make a little youtube series out of it....
by treesleavedents
Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification
Replies: 3
Views: 692

2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification

Decided, since I finally have the time and money, that I'd take all the ideas floating in the back of my head about what to do to the vibe and actually do them. Spurred on by 2zzlow, will chang, smpl builds, fred lyst from here, and other youtubers I'm gonna make my vibe slightly more and less than ...
by treesleavedents
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2003 Pontiac vibe parts for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1359

Re: 2003 Pontiac vibe parts for sale

Definitely interested in some things but would love to know where the car is as well!
by treesleavedents
Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 98
Views: 29007

Re: Coronavirus

Yea as an american living in korea right now I'm shocked at how horribly the current administration is handling this compared to the korean government. The US isn't even scanning incoming people from korea or italy and the government is focusing on reducing the numbers reported rather than dealing w...
by treesleavedents
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: P0420
Replies: 5
Views: 1585

Re: P0420

Thanks! I haven't had a chance to dig through those links yet but thanks for sharing em! I'm also getting a P0125 code as well now so I'm pretty sure the defouler messed something up. need to lift it up and check the wires for breaks first though...
by treesleavedents
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:44 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: P0420
Replies: 5
Views: 1585

Re: P0420

Bought and installed an O2 spacer. Now I'm getting a P0136 code. I'm off banging my head against a wall over here lol.
by treesleavedents
Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2zz-ge header removal
Replies: 3
Views: 1281

Re: 2zz-ge header removal

Well, it's all together and I got the axle back welded up with a 14" Borla XS muffler. Sadly I can report that it is waaaaaaaaay too loud at highway speeds above 60 mph, Droney as hell too... SO I'm gonna have to find a better muffler solution. Most likely something bigger and maybe with a baff...
by treesleavedents
Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: P0420
Replies: 5
Views: 1585

Re: P0420

that's my next step, I guess a high flow cat isn't enough to solve it...
by treesleavedents
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: P0420
Replies: 5
Views: 1585

P0420

I freaking hate this code and everything about it. That is all.

replaced both 02 sensors and the cat (finally installed my PPE header and midpipe with a high flow cat, and the damn code is still there!
by treesleavedents
Tue Jun 04, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2zz-ge header removal
Replies: 3
Views: 1281

Re: 2zz-ge header removal

Will do!
by treesleavedents
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 5547356

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinally got around to installing the PPE exhaust parts I've had in my garage since 2015...
by treesleavedents
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Treesleavedent's 03 two tone neptune Vibe GT
Replies: 35
Views: 16650

Re: Treesleavedent's 03 two tone neptune Vibe GT

Installed my PPE header and mid-pipe today. Gonna get the axle back welded up and installed tomorrow.
by treesleavedents
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2zz-ge header removal
Replies: 3
Views: 1281

2zz-ge header removal

After 4 years of balefully staring at the PPE boxes in my garage, I finally had enough money for the 2.5 inch mandrel bent stainless axle back that would complete the all stainless PPE long tube header with spiked collector and mid-pipe with high flow cat and resonator. So I installed them in prepar...
by treesleavedents
Fri May 17, 2019 12:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New 03 Vibe GT owner with questions
Replies: 75
Views: 55721

Re: New 03 Vibe GT owner with questions

Broken gas door, damn... That's a new one for me! Good luck fixing it!
by treesleavedents
Wed May 01, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Performance cam phaser for engine build
Replies: 26
Views: 3863

Re: Performance cam phaser for engine build

OP didn't ask for realism. I would also point out that the 2zz-ge motor was specifically designed to be a performance motor. You're just being negative and I'm not sure why.
by treesleavedents
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Performance cam phaser for engine build
Replies: 26
Views: 3863

Re: Performance cam phaser for engine build

The CTS-V wagon would like to have a chat with you.

Body style doesn't determine what the engine is capable of. The 2zz can be made more powerful if you have the money. And if OP wants to spend it on a vibe then we should help them instead of being negative for no good reason.
by treesleavedents
Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Performance cam phaser for engine build
Replies: 26
Views: 3863

Re: Performance cam phaser for engine build

ddpr in texas is knowledgable about the 2zz engines as well. In terms of adding power, some guys in puerto rico have been doing NA builds on stock internals in the low 200 hp range at the wheels. PPE makes good intakes and exhausts. I have their stainless long tube header with a spiked collector and...
by treesleavedents
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:36 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 5547356

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

ColonelPanic, you should invest in some foam speaker protectors. They create a foam pocket behind the speaker that the speaker then resides in. Super cheap, better sound, and no more watery speakers!

I found mine on crutchfield IIRC
by treesleavedents
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2008 out, 2008 in.....
Replies: 19
Views: 3675

Re: 2008 out, 2008 in.....

I need interior parts if your crashed vibe is still around!!

Specifically do your sun visors extend when put against the side windows? I've heard that they added that for the 08 models and would love a set that extends (phoenix sucks...)
by treesleavedents
Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Rear speaker upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

Re: Rear speaker upgrade

If you're looking to power all 4 doors and a sub, then you should be looking at a 5 channel amp rather than having to wire two separate amps. So much easier to install!
by treesleavedents
Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Ok, that was a scary couple of days.
Replies: 5
Views: 2652

Re: Ok, that was a scary couple of days.

yea definitely had a panic moment of, "Oh (removed) I haven't saved any of the roughly 150 threads I've categorized and bookmarked!" LOL
by treesleavedents
Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another Vibe lost
Replies: 17
Views: 4407

Re: Another Vibe lost

Sad to see a vibe go but happy you're looking at a subie. The outback is an amazing car and even though it's huge, my dad's still gets better gas mileage than my 03 Vibt GT.

PS if you wanna part anything out...
by treesleavedents
Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Rear speaker upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

Re: Rear speaker upgrade

It really depends on the head unit, some will have a setting that allows you to choose a cut off frequency between the subwoofer and the speakers. Audio tuning is a bit of a deep pool to jump into. The best thing you can do, in my opinion, is make sure you have a capable system that is well rounded ...
by treesleavedents
Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Rear speaker upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

Re: Rear speaker upgrade

I've been really happy with the JBL system I got for the doors in my car. I would recommend buying something with a driver, tweeter, and crossover so you can make sure your mids and highs get the same love your bass will. Check my build thread to see the stuff I put in, but that was in 2015 so I'll ...
by treesleavedents
Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: caliper cover mod..
Replies: 3
Views: 1964

Re: caliper cover mod..

Covers are not a good idea. More area for salt and debris to collect, pool, and sit. More chance of one of the covers heat warping and contacting a wheel or something. More chance of one coming unglued and causing damage to some part of the car as it ricochets out of the wheel. Do this at your own r...
by treesleavedents
Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: caliper cover mod..
Replies: 3
Views: 1964

Re: caliper cover mod..

Why a cover, why not just paint the calipers?
by treesleavedents
Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:25 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1042
Views: 1305342

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

Purchased my 03 GT with 95k on it. It now has 154k 4 years later. My sister's 05 has a permanent 299,999 reading and still going strong lol
by treesleavedents
Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission may be gone... :(
Replies: 9
Views: 2044

Re: Transmission may be gone... :(

Swap it out for a used C60 trans from the Vibe GT or Matrix XRS, it's a much more robust transmission and should be decently cheap off a donor car.
by treesleavedents
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: The New Great How-To Maintenance Index
Replies: 4
Views: 16959

Re: The New Great How-To Maintenance Index

The VVT link to the toyotanation post is dead.
by treesleavedents
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My not-so-new Vibe
Replies: 26
Views: 4886

Re: My not-so-new Vibe

Glad no one was seriously injured, but sad to see another GT go down forever...

I'll go ahead and be the first vulture to ask, but you wouldn't be willing to part out the car would you?
by treesleavedents
Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: How to replace Cruise Control module (2003 GT)
Replies: 6
Views: 2595

Re: How to replace Cruise Control module (2003 GT)

Bought a used module off ebay. Works great!
by treesleavedents
Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Bilstein HD shocks and struts?
Replies: 11
Views: 3843

Re: Bilstein HD shocks and struts?

but will they fit?
by treesleavedents
Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Ej20 engine swap? Possible or insanity
Replies: 7
Views: 1778

Re: Ej20 engine swap? Possible or insanity

Get a honda driveline with a limited slip differential. Honda's tend to run their engine management and the rest of the cars electronics separately in their older models (no clue about newer models...) so it would be the easiest way to set it up electronically without losing all the accessories like...
by treesleavedents
Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Ej20 engine swap? Possible or insanity
Replies: 7
Views: 1778

Re: Ej20 engine swap? Possible or insanity

The biggest problem will most likely be the width of a boxer engine restricting space inside the car. Our cars also don't have transmission tunnels because of the transverse layout. If you want to swap an engine in I would recommend sticking with a FWD transverse layout unless you have some amazing ...
by treesleavedents
Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Stereo system upgrades
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: Stereo system upgrades

In terms of subwoofers I have this one attached to the back of my rear seats using the screw in rail system and it works wonderfully connected to a picasso nano 5 channel amp. I do wish it was a bit smaller but with the sound I wanted a 10 inch was the smallest I wanted to get in shallow mount... ht...
by treesleavedents
Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: How to replace Cruise Control module (2003 GT)
Replies: 6
Views: 2595

Re: How to replace Cruise Control module (2003 GT)

I know this is an older thread but I've got the same issue right now and did the same thing. Went on ebay and bought one of the cruise control modules after some research on the forum. I've also read that the cruise is linked to the brake light switch or clutch switch. I've got the third brake light...