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by LUVROK
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:43 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission Squeak
Replies: 31
Views: 11201

Re: (Caretaker)

My 05 Vibe GT with 60k miles has been doing this for the last 5k miles and seems to be getting worse. I hear the squeak when going over speed bumps, driving in a low gear near barriers and whenever coming to a stop. I know it's not suspension related or brake related because I replaced my rotors and...
by LUVROK
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Enkei EDR-9 & Dunlop WinterSport 3D
Replies: 1
Views: 1859

Enkei EDR-9 & Dunlop WinterSport 3D

16x7 Enkei Performance EDR-9, Flat Black finish with 205/55/16 Dunlop WinterSport 3D performance winter tires. These will be my Winter only wheels/tires. Going to upgrade to 17's or 18's for the rest of the year. These look and handle perfect.

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by LUVROK
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which winter tires do you have?
Replies: 121
Views: 47141

Had Dunlop Wintersport M3's for 3 seasons, loved them. They still have one season left on them but I ripped a sidewall on a high speed impact to a curb and bought a new full set of Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds (don't make M3s any more). They have been great so far. Haven't got stuck yet in New England sno...
by LUVROK
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Yakima Rack, Pics ( Pro Setup DUDE !! )
Replies: 12
Views: 5317

Nice rack.I throw a pair of 17 foot kayaks on Thule bars on the factory side rack rails. I'll have to look for a front bar setup that mounts to the gutters like you have there as it would be a great improvement from holding the kayak bulkheads only 3 feet apart.
by LUVROK
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Mine...All Mine!
Replies: 7
Views: 1968

Mine...All Mine!

Paid off the 05 Vibe GT today...bought as new left over and 34 months later she is all mine! WOOT!Since no more payments the extra money burning holes in my pockets have been used to buy Justin's unichip, then there's the new clutch and flywheel that are needed ASAP, then it's time for the DD intake...
by LUVROK
Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Signs of a slipping clutch?
Replies: 33
Views: 8147

I wouldn't touch the clutch or throw out bearing unless your clutch starts slipping, you have trouble with clutch engagement or you start hearing the bearing squeal. If you replace the flywheel and clutch you are looking at around $500 - $700 in parts. Unless you go with a lighter aluminum flywheel ...
by LUVROK
Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Signs of a slipping clutch?
Replies: 33
Views: 8147

I'll be replacing the clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and flywheel on my 05 GT with 42k miles in a couple of weeks. I bought a 4x4 ATV and aluminum trailer and have been towing an 1100 lb load up to 500 miles per weekend roundtrip once a month over the last year and it's taking it's toll n...
by LUVROK
Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:34 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2003 rotting gas tank
Replies: 18
Views: 6231

Sounds like the people having rust problems are all in NY. I'm not blaming the manufacturer but I know I have problems with my older vehicles if I don't prep them before the snow flies. I wash and wax all year, including winter and spray a mix of bar and chain oil and diesel on the chassis, axle hou...
by LUVROK
Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Power Windows,Locks, and Hatch
Replies: 10
Views: 2245

I may ask my brother if I can pop a door panel off one of the power lock Vibes sitting in the dealer lot where he works to see where a factory actuator is mounted. I ordered the 4 door kit with the best Hornet (Directed) alarm system and keyless entry that A1electric had available and it will be her...
by LUVROK
Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Power Windows,Locks, and Hatch
Replies: 10
Views: 2245

Any updates on adding power door locks?I am going to order a kit from A1electronics.com that comes with a keyless entry remote, that way I may be able to get by without having to install door switches. I'm sure the kit's prefered wiring method will have to change for that to work properly though.Wha...
by LUVROK
Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Magnaflow Exhaust Problem!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2566

Was there an exhaust hanger there that broke off at a weld? Seems odd that stainless steel would wear away like that. I noticed that my Magnaflow mid-pipe rouged very fast compared to the stock stainless pipes after fewer miles. I wonder what grade stainless and from what country is used.
by LUVROK
Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: the next transam?
Replies: 19
Views: 3364

I'm liking that TransAm. The B-pillar resembles the lates 70's-early 90's T/A's to a T. One look at that thing without badging sitting in the midle of a parking lot in South Korea and you would know it is the next T/A. GM will eventually get their act together and bring back the T/A along with the C...
by LUVROK
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: GT/XRS Exhaust Clips
Replies: 5
Views: 1132

GT/XRS Exhaust Clips

This post is for GT/XRS exhaust clips and comments only. Please do not post if you are only posting to say your Base/XR/supercharger sounds better because it doesn't. I will accept posts of your Base/XR exhaust only if there is clearly a GT/XRS smoking your Base/XR in the background.*All video/sound...
by LUVROK
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Which vent visors do you like better?
Replies: 20
Views: 4100

Re: Which vent visors do you like better? (4X4CHICHI)

I have the Weathertechs and love them. They don't stick out nearly as far as the stick on type and have a better finish IMO. I bought them direct from Weathertech. The fronts just pop into the window channel and the rears do the same but with adhesive also to help keep them from dropping out when yo...
by LUVROK
Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: driving lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1642

Bad idea IMO. You will restrict air flow to the radiator and will be blocking the beams with the grilles. As far as I know, the KC daylighters are a flood and not driving beam.
by LUVROK
Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Threw 6 CEL Codes and I need help!
Replies: 27
Views: 7052

I don't understand why you added seafoam to fix a crunchy / sandy noise in the engine. I would take that thing straight to the dealer, warranty or no warranty or pull things apart, swap plugs and see if the noise still occured, especially if getting misfiring codes.
by LUVROK
Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:51 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: New grill
Replies: 30
Views: 4108

Nice install!When I first installed mine I was at the local Autozone picking up some Jeep parts and some loiterers were talking about how my Vibe with the chrome grille is the Turbo version.First, it's not chrome it's machined/brushed aluminum and second a cold air intake doesn't sound anything liek...
by LUVROK
Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: installation of racing harness'
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Re: installation of racing harness' (street roamer)

I wouldn'd advise doing that unless you want to crush your spine in an accident.The shoulder harness needs to be mounted level or a few degrees above your shoulders.
by LUVROK
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: What octane do you use?
Replies: 64
Views: 18449

Gas is gas like water is water, until you get sick from protozoa and can't stop pooping for 10 days straight.
by LUVROK
Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:10 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: MODS
Replies: 9
Views: 1844

Nice mod! This one's on the to do list.
by LUVROK
Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:03 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: What octane do you use?
Replies: 64
Views: 18449

93 for the GT. We don't have much 91 around here, usually just 87, 89 or 93 at the pump.
by LUVROK
Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sirius Satellite Tuner Install Questions
Replies: 15
Views: 2409

My 05 doesn't have constant power to the center console outlet either.I mounted my SIRIUS PNR2 tuner under the passenger seat. There isn't much room inside the dash for anything that large, nevermind keeping it upright to be cooled properly.
by LUVROK
Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:20 pm
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: TRD Short Throw
Replies: 3
Views: 2017

Very easy. The only tool you may consider specialty required would be a vice to press a pivot fitting from the stock shifter onto the new one.
by LUVROK
Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:53 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: TRD Short Throw
Replies: 3
Views: 2017

Re: TRD Short Throw (baggio95)

I have the TWM short shifter. From what I've heard it's better than the TRD. I installed the TWM a few weeks after I purchased my GT and don't remember noticing quite an improvement. The stock shifter is squishy due to the plastic shifter frame and rubber bushings. I mounted the TWM steel frame to t...
by LUVROK
Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:17 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: cracked engine block vibe gt
Replies: 15
Views: 3665

Re: (rally wagon)

What year Wrangler? YJ or TJ? I can provide you with plenty of info to set that thing up for fun times.
by LUVROK
Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Rev limiter came on early?
Replies: 9
Views: 1989

Engine wasn't warm enough. I do this by accident once in a while. Not from accelerating quickly but from not shifting soon enough.
by LUVROK
Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 30
Views: 5489

Keep them all. W/o the company car you'd be paying for two vehicles anyway right? I love my Vibe GT but on the other hand I can't stand to drive only it for evena week straight to work each day. I don't have another car though, just big Jeeps. If the cars are all paid for and you're only paying insu...
by LUVROK
Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:08 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Shoe string ice scrapper
Replies: 12
Views: 1855

I've always used a CD jewel case for ice. Works pissah.
by LUVROK
Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: The Italian Mustang
Replies: 42
Views: 10328

Seats by Ted Nugent.
by LUVROK
Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How to make the Vibe/Matrix a comfortable road car. A 6hr trip is very uncomfortable!!
Replies: 25
Views: 7265

I drove from Niagara falls, north to Toronto and back home to MA through the Adirondacks and Green mountains totalling 14 hrs last weekend and agree that the Vibe seats are the most uncofortable seats ever. I'm 5'7" and 170 lbs also and my back and legs were hurting part of the time but more af...
by LUVROK
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:22 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How much have you spent for mods currently on your Vibe?
Replies: 19
Views: 2971

I'm at about $2,600 with snow tires, wind deflectors, springs, strut tower bar, swaybar, exhaust, CAI, grille, headlights, stereo headunit, speakers, satelite radio and ipod adapter.Next mod is electric door actuators or limited slip.
by LUVROK
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Seat track extention DIY
Replies: 11
Views: 4822

Re: Seat track extention DIY (vibe-04)

Did you use just the poly bushings from the Rancho shocks or did you also use steel bushings/sleeves inside the poly bushings? If not, you may want to. Just make them 1mm shoter than the poly bushing to allow some give.
by LUVROK
Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:04 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Check out my shorty antenna
Replies: 6
Views: 2488

Go SIRIUS or go home
by LUVROK
Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:00 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Pontiac Vibe Wheels - Custom 17"
Replies: 11
Views: 3307

Don't those coem on the Solstice?
by LUVROK
Tue Nov 21, 2006 3:56 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Installed rear Progress Stblizr bar..Do you suggest springs next? Your impressions please
Replies: 6
Views: 1758

I installed the Progress rear swaybar at the same time I installed Eibach Sportline springs and a DC Sports strut tower bar. The difference with all three items was like night and day compared to stock. You won't be dissapointed with changing to lowering springs. They are by far one of the cheapest ...
by LUVROK
Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:42 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Snow tires & tire pressure monitoring system.
Replies: 5
Views: 1570

I had this discussion two nights ago with the sales manager where I purchase my new snow tires. I told the manager the wheel speed sensors were used and he didn't believe me. Sure enough, there were no RF sensors as part of the valves stems so he quickly clicked a link on his computer and within sec...
by LUVROK
Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which winter tires do you have?
Replies: 121
Views: 47141

I cancelled the order on the Dunlop Wintersport 3D's as they weren't actually in stock. Since I'm headed up to Niagagra Falls and Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal for Thanksgiving I decided to go for a set of Dunlop Wintersport M3's at the local Tire Warehouse. $99 / tire in 205/55/R16 H91 size, cheaper...
by LUVROK
Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Pioneer Premier DEH-P980BT
Replies: 6
Views: 2349

Re: Pioneer Premier DEH-P980BT (LUVROK)

Installation Update:The head unit has been installed for over a month and installed the satelite tuner and iPod adapter a couple of weeks ago. Sirius tuner & iPod adapter under the passenger front seat Hands-free microphone ScreensiPod Display Format Screens Background Animations Vehicle Dynamic...
by LUVROK
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:52 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New HU and Speakers Installed
Replies: 2
Views: 848

Nice install. Love the tweeter location. I have the same speakers front and rear. You made the right choice.
by LUVROK
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:21 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Tien s tech springs
Replies: 12
Views: 2426

How is the camber adjusted in the rear?
by LUVROK
Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which winter tires do you have?
Replies: 121
Views: 47141

I just ordered a set of 205/55/R16 Dunlop Wintersport 3D's. Too many snow tires on the market with good reviews, tough decision. Anything is beeter than Goodyear RS-A's.
by LUVROK
Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Ticking check valve after CAI install?
Replies: 11
Views: 2329

My 05 GT had a loud tick after adding an Injen CAI. I cut up some rubber and made an isolator to mount the culprit valve to as it was hard monted to one of the factory airbox holes and brackets before. I still get a slight tick, but not nearly as noticable.
by LUVROK
Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Can someone explain step by step how to change the cabin air filter?
Replies: 6
Views: 1953

My 05 doesn't have a screw, or if it does I don't need to remove it. I haven't changed the cabing filter, only have 6,000 miles, but have sent many wires back there. I open the glove box, pull up and out on it, then pull the left side out, then tilt the assembly down and pull the back end of the dam...
by LUVROK
Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:27 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Is it worth it to replace the factory stereo...?
Replies: 27
Views: 3596

3 band equalizers don't do it for me. Another reason to go to an aftermarket head unit. But again, a $150 HU isn't going to be much different from a stock one.
by LUVROK
Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:21 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Is it worth it to replace the factory stereo...?
Replies: 27
Views: 3596

Last I heard the factory head unit didn't come with a 24bit DAC. Sure it may be decent compared to some lower end aftermarket head units but that doesn't mean much. Being made by Fujitso Ten doesn't mean much either, if it even is.
by LUVROK
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:34 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Pioneer Premier DEH-P980BT
Replies: 6
Views: 2349

I paid $400 at EBTelectronicts.comThey are an authorized Pioneer Premier dealer. I wouldn't buy one anywhere you would have trouble using Pioneer's warranty. The Premier has a two year warranty where the Pioneer has 1 year.I don't have an iPOD or any other portable player but installed the PNR2 SIRI...
by LUVROK
Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:01 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: PhotoGT - 2004 Abyss GT
Replies: 16
Views: 4288

Nice GT and Nice pic! The PO had good taste, getting the spoilers but not the body kit.
by LUVROK
Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:21 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sirius (FM transmitter sound quality)
Replies: 15
Views: 3092

Re: (melders)

$31 for the two adapters and $30 for the switch and $30 for an antenna...the stuff gets expensive. I posted up the new Pioneer Premier head unit I just purchased and will be switching from the starmate to the head unit. And I just ordered another starmate for my girlfriend for free after buying a ho...
by LUVROK
Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: US - Northeast
Topic: US - Northeast, where is everyone?
Replies: 71
Views: 26581

Hello hello hello hello hello....*crickets*