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by Josh
Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:45 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Pics of rotors and EBC pads being installed
Replies: 6
Views: 2767

Pics of rotors and EBC pads being installed

Here are a couple of pics, brakes are VERY nice, a little rumble on a hard stop, no squeaking though.I purchased the pads from a store on Ebay, about $120 for front and rear.The rotors also are from an Ebay store, about $140 shipped if I recall.Great wet weather performance too. http://www.flickr.co...
by Josh
Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got Downloads? Who Here Downloads Music From The Net?
Replies: 76
Views: 8370

Re: (trdvibe)

The reason why it hangs is because one of your MP3 files is corrupted.
by Josh
Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got Downloads? Who Here Downloads Music From The Net?
Replies: 76
Views: 8370

Re: (Stang2Vibe)

You can use Audacity to record ANY type of streaming audio.
by Josh
Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:04 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Who wants to put clear vinyl on the front of your ride?
Replies: 15
Views: 3232

Re: Who wants to put clear vinyl on the front of your ride? (Vibe Rater)

I think before you go slamming clear front vinyl/3M material you should consider the following.1. You live in Canada where the winters/bugs/roads are PROBABLY worse than they are here in WA state.2. You stated you used the vinyl "many years ago", materials get better every year.3. You did ...
by Josh
Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:05 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Delco factory XM radio menu or hack?
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Re: Delco factory XM radio menu or hack? (ragingfish)

Maybe a signal strength meter...you know, stupid stuff like that...
by Josh
Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:33 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Delco factory XM radio menu or hack?
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Delco factory XM radio menu or hack?

Has anyone found a menu in the XM radio? or a way to block channels without calling XM?
by Josh
Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:43 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: XM Skyfi install... if unplugged leaves Radio, Dash 12V ON!... help
Replies: 10
Views: 1910

Re: XM Skyfi install... if unplugged leaves Radio, Dash 12V ON!... help (binary)

Aside from the gas mileage that Kia was MORE reliable than my Dodge V10 and cummins diesel, Dodge Caravan, Honda Accord...Hell the first day I had the Vibe it had the faint door ajar light trouble...If that is the way things are going to go, I will get rid of the Vibe too...Dodge was cheap about car...
by Josh
Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:09 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How To: Rewiring the fog-lamp switch the way YOU want it.
Replies: 45
Views: 32514

Re: How To: Rewiring the fog-lamp switch the way YOU want it. (Jahntassa)

I remember when I had my Dodge truck with fogs, all we needed was a jumper in place of the relay. I have NOT seen a wiring diagram for the vibe yet...
by Josh
Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:49 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibe GT Acceleration
Replies: 5
Views: 1385

Re: (ragingfish)

A HA! That makes me feel better...and I thought something was wrong...
by Josh
Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:59 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: XM Skyfi install... if unplugged leaves Radio, Dash 12V ON!... help
Replies: 10
Views: 1910

Re: XM Skyfi install... if unplugged leaves Radio, Dash 12V ON!... help (joatmon)

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »Odd that they sold the vibe with only 4700 miles on it, wonder what that story was.lWhats odd about that? I've sold vehicles with low miles, my Kia I traded for my GT only had 8K on it after 1 year...
by Josh
Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibe GT Acceleration
Replies: 5
Views: 1385

Vibe GT Acceleration

I was wondering how the "seat of the pants" acceleration is on everyones stock GT.I test drove a 03 GT before i bought mine and remembered that at about 6K RPM it felt like nitrous.My 05 GT accelerates briskly all the way past 6K RPM, alot different from the 03 I test drove.How does yours ...
by Josh
Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:35 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style
Replies: 213
Views: 153248

Re: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style (Josh)

GONE
by Josh
Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:25 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (rickhow)

Mine was on all the time, it did get brighter overnight...I just got home and it is still off.
by Josh
Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style
Replies: 213
Views: 153248

Re: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style (ProVibe)

Sorry, the Pontiac logo...dart, arrow or whatever shape it is. You know, the one on the back, right side of your rear hatch.
by Josh
Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:54 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clear bra lower cladding question
Replies: 16
Views: 1860

Re: 1 chip (navydave)

What are you going to do with the lower kit?
by Josh
Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style
Replies: 213
Views: 153248

Re: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style

I have the rear Pontiac dart from my 05 GT...anyone want it? tape is in OK shape, I will see if I have any 3M tape around.I don't want/need anything for it, I will throw it in an envelope and ship to the first person who wants it...BTW, IMO I think the rear Pontiac dart looks out of place...thats wh...
by Josh
Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:39 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (joatmon)

Checked again this morning, no lamp on...looks good so far. Jeez, do I really want to bring it too the dealer now? I am thinking not...The only "other" thing I can think of is that a door switch got wet or something when the dealer detailed the car, there was no lamp on the whole trip from...
by Josh
Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:32 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (joatmon)

Now that you say that...I MAY have had a door open...
by Josh
Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (Josh)

So, since I don't drive my car to work, it sits in the garage...I got home about 5pm today and went in the garage to see if the light was on...lo and behold, IT WASN'T!But...I went to start the car, and the low battery cutoff circuit was "engaged", the battery wasn't dead or even low, I st...
by Josh
Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:57 am
Forum: US - Northwest
Topic: Washington State Vibes
Replies: 29
Views: 30034

Washington State Vibes

Where is everyone?
by Josh
Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:56 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (Josh)

I have a service appointment this coming Tuesday. Lets see what they find. I called a few Toyota and Pontiac dealer service departments today in the Seattle area inquiring about our problem...NO ONE has heard about it. A couple of dealerships, both Toy and GM actually had me hang on while they looke...
by Josh
Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:16 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (Josh)

I went to the garage and popped the hood, opened the power center cover...totally dry. I pulled the 15A fuse labeled "dome", that killed the door ajar lamp in instrument panel. I then measured 862mA or .8A across the fuse pins...seems like quite the draw...Couldn't find any TSB's or anythi...
by Josh
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:22 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 10834

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (rickhow)

My vibe has 800 miles on it...it has the same problem, it just happened though, like since yesterday. I drove it from Reno to Seattle and I KNOW it wasn't on, it is now, dim.The only thing that I can think of that changed is the dealer detailed the car (i.e. pressure washed the engine compartment)Pi...
by Josh
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:03 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: My gas mileage for my 1st & 2nd tank
Replies: 24
Views: 5704

Re: My gas mileage for my first tank (2001FZ1)

If you see my post http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=18558I got 31.52 with A/C and driving in the mountains...
by Josh
Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:58 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Picked up my 05 GT this past weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 1523

Picked up my 05 GT this past weekend

Well, I am BACK in the club...I flew to Reno on Sunday to pick up my 05 GT. I originally purchased a loaded 05 Base auto, but decided that I wanted a GT, good thing my buddy is the sales manager at the Pontiac dealer...I told him I REALLY wanted a GT, he told me to bring back the base. I had only pu...
by Josh
Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:07 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Adding +12V socket to 2005 Center Console
Replies: 65
Views: 47761

Re: Adding +12V socket to 2005 Center Console (GMJAP)

Called Toyota yesterday...With a little digging they found this P/N82166-01010-Wire $16.26This is SUPPOSED to be the harness from the chassis wiring harness to the 12vdc socket.Here are the P/N and prices for the socket and cover.85530-06010 socket $22.3485535-02031 cover $7.39