Search found 8 matches

by bonnevibe
Wed Feb 08, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Beefier suspension on a budget?
Replies: 6
Views: 2275

Re: Beefier suspension on a budget?

Thank you for your replies, kaz03GT & ImUrOBGYN. I ended up buying some monroe struts with springs, and then fabricating a 1.5" aluminum spacer in the shape of the strut tower. Had to swap out the bolts on the struts but it sits a ton nicer, and because the spacer is above the shock I'm hop...
by bonnevibe
Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Beefier suspension on a budget?
Replies: 6
Views: 2275

Re: Beefier suspension on a budget?

Have you looked into airbags? Not the ones that make the Vibe hop on 3 wheels while you cruise the strip, but the ones made for just this type of situation? I know Firestone makes some and I'm sure there are others. Less expensive than I would expect, too. ImUrOBGYN, Thank you. Are these bags unive...
by bonnevibe
Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Beefier suspension on a budget?
Replies: 6
Views: 2275

Beefier suspension on a budget?

Suspension novice here! I have modified my '07 Vibe to have a rear swing gate containing roughly 300lb in jerry cans, tools, and the steel construction. The rear end of the Vibe seems to be sagging a bit (maybe a lot). I am looking to lift the rear end while staying mechanically sound and on as smal...
by bonnevibe
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Airbag light help! Passenger Pretensioner?
Replies: 0
Views: 869

Airbag light help! Passenger Pretensioner?

Working on my sisters 07 VIbe. It was in an accident but the car is back on its feet, barring this airbag light. The car was in for the Takata airbag recall and for diagnostics for the airbag light. The culprit for the light "B1905 'passenger seatbelt pretensioner resistance is low.'" Does...
by bonnevibe
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Turning off headlights 09 Vibe
Replies: 85
Views: 54473

Re: Turning off headlights 09 Vibe

Snipped my Red wire with White stripe and haven't looked back. Lights now activated by the combo-switch and it is awesome! Much obliged.
by bonnevibe
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: $50 says no one has a vibe hubcap for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 2263

Re: $50 says no one has a vibe hubcap for sale

Thanks vibenevy, carpart.com looks like a sweet site to have.
Cptnsolo77 it has been a tough go trying to find one on ebay or CL! I appreciate everyones help here.
Caretaker, I dont have any logos on mine anymore...salt. :oops:
by bonnevibe
Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:30 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: $50 says no one has a vibe hubcap for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 2263

Re: $50 says no one has a vibe hubcap for sale

Thanks Caretaker, I might buy one of those de-badged hubs! Much better deal than the $79 I was seeing.

And thank you tpollauf. Long time lurker, yes, happy to be here. and I bit your style a bit and added some images to my signature! :D
by bonnevibe
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: $50 says no one has a vibe hubcap for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 2263

$50 says no one has a vibe hubcap for sale

Hey GenVIbe. Really love you all for the kind posts, and general advice on an array of topics I've needed throughout the years. I have a 2007 Vibe and its missing just one hubcap. The junkyards locally only have vibes with rims and I really need that one piece of plastic. Any responses are greatly a...