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by russki1990
Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

its sad but finally sold my 2nd vibe.
moved on to a 2014 TDI wagon
ive got a roof rack for sale that i have left over after my sale.
180$ plus shipping
by russki1990
Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2009-2010 pontiac vibe / toyota matrix roof rack OEM fit
Replies: 0
Views: 1968

2009-2010 pontiac vibe / toyota matrix roof rack OEM fit

2009-2010 pontiac vibe / toyota matrix roof rack OEM fit
$180 plus shipping.
located in indiana
by russki1990
Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:55 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Elemental Vibe: Honda to Pontiac...
Replies: 8
Views: 2952

Re: Elemental Vibe: Honda to Pontiac...

i have a black roof rack i can sell. they are hard to find.
it bolts right in to the factory bolt in location and is easy to install.
let me know if you want it.
by russki1990
Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

the cheap ebay air filter broke and fell off while i was driving.
by russki1990
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

Thinking about it myself. But I may buy some aftermarket 18''s with the offset built in. It seems like matrix owners do more mods than vibe owners. You ever check out their forums? Like the mods BTW. You got the last short throw shift "kit". Can't find it anywhere but did find a true meta...
by russki1990
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

got my winter shoes on the vibe.
shes looking a bit cold.
by russki1990
Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

Running a 1 inch spacer to bring the wheels out just a little. make them flush with the body.
is any one else using spacers?
by russki1990
Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

JetBlack wrote:Looks beautifully minimalist, Hows the super strengthened engine mounts feeling?
the engine mount gives off a little of vibration at idle but other then that not really noticeable. ( i do need to redo the filling due to me not waiting long enough for the polyurethane to dry)
by russki1990
Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

what do you guys think of my new / (old because i did this a long time ago) shift knob?
took some aluminum and turn it on my lathe.
by russki1990
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

Had to make a O2 sensor thing to fool it that it still has a cat.
side note it needs to be longer then this / further away from the exhaust stream.
ohhhh and just a straight adapter like the spark plug fouler would not fit in this spot due to hitting the sub-frame
by russki1990
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

whooops i installed the engine mount too soon, seems like you will need more then 4 hot days to cure the stuff.
by russki1990
Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

drove the vibe today for the first time with the new engine mount. it feels amazing, you dont get any vibration from the engine at idle or when starting off ( does vibrate a little when the engine first fires on start up) but the response is much much better now. i think i will try and do the rear e...
by russki1990
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

does any one know what this is and can i get rid of it ?

my guess is that its a clutch damper ( it has an orifice inside that slows down how fast you can dump the clutch)

has any one ever deleted that from the system and just ran a SS hose to the slave?
by russki1990
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

Also did a hardened engine mount for the front of the engine.
i was getting a lot of play so i decided to try out how this would feel.
i got some shore 30 rated silicone and filled it in.
will be installing it in a couple days due to it needing about 3 days to dry.
by russki1990
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

It fits good but i did have to make a bracket, otherwise it rubbed on the intake housing mounting.
by russki1990
Tue May 23, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

the intake got installed, and it fits nice. it was a cheap way to get some cool sounds from the engine.
by russki1990
Thu May 11, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

just bought a intake for a Scion XB it looks really similar to the intake on a Vibe.
will be trying out this intake hopefully it will fit.
its a lot cheaper then the intakes that are marked as vibe specific intakes.
bout this for just 43$
by russki1990
Mon May 08, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

easy to install.
by russki1990
Mon May 08, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

for 35$ its great buy on ebay.
just look up the item name
OBX Racing Short / Quick Shifter Toyota Scion XB 08-11 Manual Trans
by russki1990
Mon May 08, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

this weekend i installed that short shifter. and it feels amazing. but when i was in their i found out one of my bushings on the shifter was warn out and moved about 1/8 inch and it caused a lot of slop in the shifter mechanism. i found out that the 1st gen brass shifter bushings will work on the se...
by russki1990
Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

my next mod will be a short shifter.
this is a TRD knockoff by OBX from Ebay ( 35$ )
by russki1990
Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

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by russki1990
Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

installed the header.
reused the old gasket and doughnut just sprayed them with copper spray.
needed to add a spacer for the oil dipstick about 3/4 inch thick.
soak header bolts in PB blast
soak header bolts in PB blast
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remove heat shield and all bolts
remove heat shield and all bolts
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by russki1990
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

i got a Strup header for my vibe gt, hope to install it soon.
by russki1990
Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

i had some 6 year old tires on the car they where all dry. it handles so much better. needs a little more suspension balancing. does any one know what you can adjust in the rear suspension settings?

next mod will be headers.
by russki1990
Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

its official im using the Sparco 16x7 as summer tires and will get steel wheels for winters.
installed 205 55 16 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires. they look and handle amazing

Can any one suggest some lowering springs for the car?
by russki1990
Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Re: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

im actually located in Indianapolis.

53Bowtie wrote:Looks like a good start! Where are you located? May be interested in the GT wheels if your close to SE Michigan.

What kind of lift kit is made for our cars? I have heard of the TRD lowering springs but haven't heard of a lift kit......
by russki1990
Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual
Replies: 32
Views: 12002

Russki1990 2009 vibe GT manual

hey guys this is my second vibe gt. ive owned a 1st gen 2003 vibe gt 6 speed. that i loved but had compression issues on cylinder number 2 had to get rid of it. now i have a 2009 vibe gt 5 speed manual ( i really miss LIFT though) vibegt.jpg as of today i have changed couple things on it due to main...
by russki1990
Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For sale eibach sportline Springs 150 obo + shipping
Replies: 9
Views: 2511

Re: For sale eibach sportline Springs 150 obo + shipping

is this for a first gen or second? what model vibe did it come off of ? how much of a drop were the springs?
by russki1990
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Maintenance schedule
Replies: 3
Views: 5629

Re: Maintenance schedule

I'm not a fan of synthetic, especially in these oil burning Toyota engines. Synthetic is much thinner and susceptible to getting around piston rings where it ends up burning into your exhaust. Synthetic viscosity is the same as conventional viscosity as long as it has the same numbering on the bott...
by russki1990
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe Meet 2017
Replies: 29
Views: 11466

Re: GenVibe Meet 2017

will this be a cruise or just a stationary car meet?