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by MrMke
Thu May 20, 2004 10:30 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Good-Bye to my Vibe
Replies: 11
Views: 1420

Good-Bye to my Vibe

Yeah......that's right........good-bye!I took one look & drive in the new 05 Altima and I had to have it!3.5 liter V6 w/250 hpBose StereoXenon HID headlightsI had to have it!I was waiting for the Dodge Magnum but decided on the Altima for the front wheel drive.I just picked it up today and I fri...
by MrMke
Sat May 01, 2004 10:14 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silverstars... why not Hella?.
Replies: 9
Views: 1231

I just installed the European SilverStars and so far they look good and are bright.Not as white as their american counterpart but we'll see how long these last.
by MrMke
Thu Nov 20, 2003 9:43 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silverstars burned out
Replies: 28
Views: 2907

Re: Silverstars burned out (NSimkins)

Nick, you also have to consider the fact of the DRL's will perhaps reduce that claimed lifespan as well. The very reason that I dis-connected them.
by MrMke
Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:37 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: What car did you trade in or give up on for your Vibe???
Replies: 38
Views: 4026

Re: What car did you trade in or give up on for your Vibe??? (VibeR8Lava2Tone)

I gave up my 1995 Toyota 4Runner.Put 105,000 miles and never went back to the dealer for anything other than to look at new ones. Faithfully changed the oil every 3K miles. Only on it's second set of tires and still had the original rear brakes. It was then I knew that it would be forever Toyota for...
by MrMke
Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:51 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: roof rack rails
Replies: 45
Views: 5568

Re: roof rack rails (scherry2)

Nice job on the Do It Yourself instructions scherry!
by MrMke
Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:41 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibrant Performance
Replies: 15
Views: 2693

Re: Vibrant Performance (ShotInTheDark)

If I may ask, What was your situation with the strut brace?I have a Vibrant strut brace.Anything I should be concerned about?
by MrMke
Fri Oct 17, 2003 10:23 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Matchbox Vibe is out...
Replies: 124
Views: 33907

Re: Matchbox Vibe is out... (Jethro)

quote:Here is an ebay listing for the Matchbox Vibe: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3557442980&category=761 Holy Crow!$20.28 plus $5 shipping ... that's nuts.I just bought one at my local Walmart! Would anyone be willing to buy it for $20 plus $5 for shipping?Ok, OK.........
by MrMke
Fri Oct 17, 2003 2:15 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Who has the most Miles/Kilometers on their Vibe?
Replies: 48
Views: 7545

Re: Who has the most Miles/Kilometers on their Vibe? (Flip-Side)

Well, after 14 months of ownership I have 19,000 miles and no problems thus far other than a 30" crack in my windshield.
by MrMke
Wed Oct 15, 2003 12:10 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Matchbox Vibe is out...
Replies: 124
Views: 33907

Re: Matchbox Vibe is out... (Triton GT)

quote:That's ridiculous! You can't tell me you won't be able to get these in the store when Matchbox gets more of them on the store shelves. I'll just wait until I can get the car for $0.99.Same here.I was watching that one on Ebay, but only until it got past $5 and then I said Forget It! I'll wait ...
by MrMke
Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:27 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released!
Replies: 125
Views: 25303

Re: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released! (scherry2)

Yes, Looks good scherry! Any problems at your dealership with the replacement of the new cladding?
by MrMke
Tue Oct 07, 2003 5:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe rental cars
Replies: 33
Views: 6608

Re: Vibe rental cars (vibe owner)

Confirmed!Seen a Vibe rental pulling out of the Hertz lot at the Atlanta airport today.Also saw a couple of Azteks on the National lot where I was.
by MrMke
Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:12 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: roof rack rails
Replies: 45
Views: 5568

Re: roof rack rails (savedbyzero)

Yes, it was at the Northeast Rally.See the attached pic.http://nicksimkins.com/vibe/ne-meet/DSCF0080.htm
by MrMke
Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:20 am
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 8155

Re: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet (AtWork)

We'll see.No need for a hotel room with only a 2.5 hour drive! Just gotta keep the drinking to a minimum.
by MrMke
Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:10 am
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 8155

Re: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet (AtWork)

God Bless You!Luckily I only have about a 2.5 hour drive to get to this meet.At this time, I'm 90% sure that I'm gonna be there.
by MrMke
Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:03 am
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 8155

Re: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet (AtWork)

AtWork....you driving all the way down from Toronto again?
by MrMke
Thu Oct 02, 2003 2:52 am
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 8155

Re: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet (ragingfish)

quote:This SUCKS, I'm down two now! So Mike, How many Vibe owners do we have going so far?
by MrMke
Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:16 am
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 8155

Re: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet (ragingfish)

quote:Come on out man, we'd love to have you!Is there a fee? Do I have to notify anyone special?
by MrMke
Sat Sep 27, 2003 10:56 am
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 8155

Re: MatrixOwners.com Tri-State Meet (ragingfish)

quote:I wanna see some serious GenVibe representation!I just seen this thread and I'm seriously thinking of meeting up with you guys there!
by MrMke
Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: painting interior plastic.
Replies: 8
Views: 1248

Re: painting interior plastic. (ShotInTheDark)

I've seen a commercial on TV some time ago advertising a new paint from Plastikote that was made especially for painting plastic surfaces.I guess it was made to be ever so slightly flexible for plastic.I'll have to check out Plastikote's website.
by MrMke
Wed Sep 17, 2003 3:47 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released!
Replies: 125
Views: 25303

Re: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released! (Kangaroooski)

quote:I just got my car back this morning from having the cladding replaced, it looks great!!Post some pics when you get a chance so some of can see what it looks like.
by MrMke
Fri Sep 12, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Official AIM/Yahoo/MSN Messenger ID thread!
Replies: 50
Views: 8165

Re: Official AIM/Yahoo/MSN Messenger ID thread! (Geo)

AIM: MrMkeOn nightly
by MrMke
Tue Sep 09, 2003 9:14 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released!
Replies: 125
Views: 25303

Re: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released! (NSimkins)

quote:New TSB attached below.Thanks Nick This will sure help!
by MrMke
Tue Sep 09, 2003 6:44 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released!
Replies: 125
Views: 25303

Re: 2003 Vibe Two-Tone Cladding Issue - Revised TSB Released! (ArcsVibe)

quote:A print out would be sweet, can you make this happen please?Yes, I agree!! We wouldn't have to do all this messing around if we just had a hard copy of the revised TSB!Someone please make this happen!!
by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 10:20 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Re: Grand Prix Smashed!! (ragingfish)

Well, we'll just see what the Insurance company has to say about the damage.In the mean time we have to get a rental.By the way, I'm not putting down young kids. I was a kid years ago and I've had my share of accidents, some of which I caused by not paying attention so I kinda know what that kid may...
by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 8:23 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Re: Grand Prix Smashed!! (ragingfish)

Well, I was kinda hoping that it was totaled so we could get her the new 2004 Grand Prix that she like so much, but unfortunately, I don't think that is the case.
by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 8:17 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Re: Grand Prix Smashed!! (cohocarl)

Yes, she is OK, other than a sore neck.
by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 8:16 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Re: Grand Prix Smashed!! (cohocarl)

quote:Hopefully she wasn't hurt. What kind of vehicle was the kid driving that hit her? Looks like his bumper was higher than the G.P.'s. It was a 1994 Ford Ranger.My wife said the truck wasn't lifted or anything like that.But it does look like the impact was higher than normal.
by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 7:41 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Grand Prix Smashed!! (MrMke)

Another picture from behind

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by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 7:40 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Grand Prix Smashed!! (MrMke)

Another picture...........

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by MrMke
Thu Sep 04, 2003 7:38 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Grand Prix Smashed!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4584

Grand Prix Smashed!!

My wife got rear-ended on her way home from work today and messed her car up good.She was stopped at a light and some 20 year old kid, not paying attention, slammed into the back of her.Damn shame, the car has only 14,000 miles on it.The attached pictures show the damage.The speed limit is 25mph but...
by MrMke
Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sylvania Lights
Replies: 72
Views: 9994

Re: Sylvania Lights (MadBill)

Don't get me wrong, the Silverstars are fantastic bulbs with a bright white light.Like I said previously, we'll have to see what happens with the DRL's disabled.
by MrMke
Wed Aug 13, 2003 10:01 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sylvania Lights
Replies: 72
Views: 9994

Re: Sylvania Lights (ragingfish)

Mike,Point well taken.But for myself having gone through 1 set of those cheap Xenon bulbs as well as now being on my 3rd set of Silverstars, I have a tendency to believe in some of that bullsh*t they are shoveling.Now that I disabled my DRL's, we'll just have to see how long my Silverstars last.
by MrMke
Tue Aug 12, 2003 10:20 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sylvania Lights
Replies: 72
Views: 9994

Re: Sylvania Lights (cohocarl)

It's well known that DRL's shorten bulb life & reduce fuel economy.Quote from lightsout.org website: Q. Will DRLs shorten bulb life? A. Undoubtedly. Proponents say DRLs will not shorten bulb life, but how can that be? With lights on at all times, the lifetime of the bulb is certainly shortened. ...
by MrMke
Tue Aug 12, 2003 8:38 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sylvania Lights
Replies: 72
Views: 9994

Re: Sylvania Lights (cohocarl)

quote:If I remember from the post, you just cut the yellow wire leading up to the sensor, and ground it out?Yep, that's all there is to it.It's just a little tight getting under the dash to do it. But well worth it. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1188
by MrMke
Tue Aug 12, 2003 9:36 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Infinity Speaker System with Pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: Infinity Speaker System with Pics (retiredfields)

Those tweeters look SWEET!!
by MrMke
Tue Aug 12, 2003 9:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sylvania Lights
Replies: 72
Views: 9994

Re: Sylvania Lights (Jahntassa)

I went through 2 sets of Silverstars until I realized that no matter how good of a bulb you put in, as long as the DRL's are still active, you're not gonna get good life out of them.So I finally circumcised my DRL's and all is well so far.Besides, the Sylvania website rates the average lifespan of t...
by MrMke
Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Stuff On Ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 2940

Re: Vibe Stuff On Ebay (joatmon)

quote:Neptune front fender cladding $5If only he had all the cladding I could turn my Vibe into a monotone.
by MrMke
Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2004 Yellow Matrix
Replies: 24
Views: 3391

Re: 2004 Yellow Matrix (rasermon)

Looks to much like a banana.. I like the Vibe Yellow better.
by MrMke
Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:29 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: magnetic car bra
Replies: 14
Views: 6825

Re: magnetic car bra (scherry2)

quote:how much? i only paid around 70 for my 2 piece from GM and the piece on the hood fits tight and acts as a bug deflector. just my opinionI think I only paid about $45 for it including shipping.It's alot easier to maintain than a full bra, although I like the looks of yours.
by MrMke
Mon Aug 04, 2003 10:32 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: magnetic car bra
Replies: 14
Views: 6825

Re: magnetic car bra (msmyer)

quote:Does it stay on there good? Very good........does not move at all.That's why I got it......doesn't move, doesn't flap in the wind, doesn't rub your paint.
by MrMke
Mon Aug 04, 2003 10:20 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: magnetic car bra
Replies: 14
Views: 6825

Re: magnetic car bra (msmyer)

I actually got mine from ebay but as it turns out the seller was from Magnetbra.com anyway.So I say........Go for it!!
by MrMke
Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:46 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 3rd Brake Decal
Replies: 21
Views: 15228

Re: 3rd Brake Decal (mrb95)

Mine says PONTIAC also........
by MrMke
Sun Aug 03, 2003 10:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Northeast Rally Recap...
Replies: 22
Views: 8728

Re: Northeast Rally Recap... (ragingfish)

Great job on orchestrating the meet as well as a great job on the recap!!Applause for all the huge pics Nick Thank god for high speed cable!!Looking forward to the next meet!
by MrMke
Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:52 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Mountain Bikes fit into Vibe?
Replies: 20
Views: 7070

Re: Mountain Bikes fit into Vibe? (figment)

I have a pick up bed mount that I mounted to a thick hunk of oak, then I just mount my bike to that inside with the back seats folded down.
by MrMke
Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:48 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: how long you been a viber?
Replies: 26
Views: 2667

Re: how long you been a viber? (drunkenvibe)

I took delivery of mine in Aug of 2002 and have 15,000 miles already.
by MrMke
Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:17 pm
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: EXHAUST TIP PROBLEM??? help!
Replies: 19
Views: 3691

Re: EXHAUST TIP PROBLEM??? help! (philndz)

The same thing happened to me. The tip was hanging out too far and looked rediculous.So I took it off and used a round file to the weld on the inside of the tip. It took alot of filing but afterwards it slid right on with no problem.It would seem that GM needs to be more pro-active with the quality ...
by MrMke
Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:05 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Replies: 30
Views: 9515

Re: 2 Fast 2 Furious (lordyogi)

And another........

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by MrMke
Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:04 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Replies: 30
Views: 9515

Re: 2 Fast 2 Furious (lordyogi)

Yet another one........

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by MrMke
Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:03 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Replies: 30
Views: 9515

Re: 2 Fast 2 Furious (lordyogi)

Another one..................

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by MrMke
Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:01 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Replies: 30
Views: 9515

Re: 2 Fast 2 Furious (lordyogi)

Speaking of the cars, I recently seen them when I was at Universal Studios in Orlando a couple of weeks ago.Attached are a couple of pics:

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