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by WD0AFQ
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: found on e-bay jsp hoods
Replies: 9
Views: 3296

Re: found on e-bay jsp hoods

Anyone buy one? If so, was it a perfect fit or did you have to work on it?
Dan
by WD0AFQ
Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: woodward vibe meet anyone w/pics
Replies: 6
Views: 3199

Re: woodward vibe meet anyone w/pics

Ok Doug, great. I should be there sometime next Tuesday and hang around til Sunday.
Dan
by WD0AFQ
Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: woodward vibe meet anyone w/pics
Replies: 6
Views: 3199

Re: woodward vibe meet anyone w/pics

Thanks for the pics. I missed it this year. Last year I cruised my 03 gt on Saturday. Will be two weeks late getting there this year. Will be in Romeo next week. Next year I plan to be in the cruise on Saturday again. WXYZ has some great video of the weekend cruise.
Dan
by WD0AFQ
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: found on e-bay jsp hoods
Replies: 9
Views: 3296

Re: found on e-bay jsp hoods

The hood on my 03 gt Abyss is hail damaged. I have been looking at this hood. Did anyone purchase one from this guy? He has dropped price to 469 with free shipping. Would like a bolt on with no problems.
Thanks,
Dan
by WD0AFQ
Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Your choice for next car
Replies: 76
Views: 15596

I have been researching the Chevy Sonic that is coming out this month. Think we will keep the Vibe gt and buy the Turbo Sonic. 40 mpg sounds good to me.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:13 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Woodward
Replies: 8
Views: 1875

I made the entire loop, from Pontiac down to 7 mile and back. Saw a few Vibes. I was in my 03 Abyss GT with Mo. plates.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Throttle Body on 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 1
Views: 1164

Throttle Body on 03 Vibe GT

My Vibe has 113k on it. The bushing is worn that the throttle body blade rides in. That allows the throttle body to stick on occassion and also to idle way too fast on others.Has anyone replaced the bushing? I went to the dealer but he says one must purchase the entire throttle body for 1100 bux. I ...
by WD0AFQ
Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Irratic idle on 03 GT
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Ok, thanks. The throttle body does stick open but the cables are not causing it. I can "pop" the acellerator pedal and it will idle back down.dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Irratic idle on 03 GT
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Yes, it moves freely. I will look but I think there is a sensor on the non cable side. I cleaned the throttle body today and I think I made it worse. I will look tomorrow and make sure about that sensor. What do you think? IT is not throwing any codes.Thanks,Dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Irratic idle on 03 GT
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Re: Irratic idle on 03 GT (WD0AFQ)

Well, I got the cover off the box. The two cables come together there on pulley. When I hit the throttle, that cable works the one going to the throttle body. Have lubed them to death. Still sticking. I can not figure out what my problem is. Took both cables loose, both work freely. Must be in the t...
by WD0AFQ
Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:28 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Irratic idle on 03 GT
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Irratic idle on 03 GT

My 03 GT will not idle properly. It is very irratic. Mostly 2 grand and above. What is in that box that I might work on? The cable is fine. Sometimes the throttle body hangs shut so I have to put excessive pressure on it.Thanks.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:40 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Idles Way Too Fast
Replies: 1
Views: 911

Idles Way Too Fast

03 gt. Having a problem with it idling way too fast sometimes. The thing will idle @ 1800 rpm. Sometimes popping the pedal helps and sometimes it does not. The throttle body cable seems to be pulling all the way back but it still idles way too high. Some days it never does it and somedays it happens...
by WD0AFQ
Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Meet Me & Josie
Replies: 24
Views: 3664

Welcome to another 03 gt with no problems. I replaced the belt in Dec at 99k. Brake pads a while back and that is it. Having a little idle problem now but this car has been great. Still on the original clutch.
by WD0AFQ
Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: One Toad Pulling Another
Replies: 3
Views: 1661

Re: One Toad Pulling Another (Feelin' The Vibe)

Not this one. Its a 1200 pound baja. We also towed it 1400 miles from Az. to Mo. last year.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414884

Re: (boudini)

99,218 on our Abyss 03 GT. Have done not one thing to it except normal maintenance. Just towed our vw baja 500 miles with it yesterday.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: One Toad Pulling Another
Replies: 3
Views: 1661

One Toad Pulling Another

The GT pulled the VW 500 miles from Topeka, In. paint shop home yesterday, through a stinkin blizzard. That is one towing little car. Even pushed through 50 mph headwinds, uphills.

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by WD0AFQ
Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Best Mileage Yet
Replies: 49
Views: 11846

Re: (ZubenElGenubi)

It was a cool morning so we were not using the a/c. Was on our way home from Detroit. I stopped at the Indiana state line and filled it to the brim. Decided this would be a good day to check mileage on our 03 GT again. I set the cruise at 64.5 per my scan gauge and gps. Drove mostly with the cruise ...
by WD0AFQ
Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Bugs
Replies: 10
Views: 3392

Will not harm your paint or windshield.dan
by WD0AFQ
Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:12 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Bugs
Replies: 10
Views: 3392

Re: Bugs (J_TO_ENVY)

Simple and fast way to remove bugs: dryer sheet and warm water. Any brand, does not need to be Bounty. I keep a box in my motorhome and in the garage. Wet the front of vehicle, wipe with dryer sheet dipped in warm water. Bugs wipe right off. If no warm water, use cold.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Post your Pics of your wrecked Vibes
Replies: 56
Views: 12320

Dang, Joe is just one unlucky dude.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Scanguage upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 1826

Not worth it for me. I checked the specs and there is not enough of an upgrade, for me, to even do without it if it was free, for a couple weeks.
by WD0AFQ
Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: My High Beams Suck !!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1374

Silverstars work for me. One went out after 12 months though. You can buy a harness for 30 bux and use the relays for the higher wattage bulbs, but they are not legal, just real bright. Don't ask how I know.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Banks now want more money down on homes
Replies: 22
Views: 4676

I think every prospective home buyer should be required to put 10% down. Keeps folks from walking out. 15% is a little steep. Move to Missouri and just pay cash for a nice home. 100 grand will get you a very nice place. Our regular gasoline is 3.60 right now. Way too high but low compared to some ar...
by WD0AFQ
Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hypermiling tips
Replies: 31
Views: 7198

Been towing the gt for over 3 years. Auto will not tow flat.dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Where is the outside temp sensor?
Replies: 14
Views: 5512

I don't think so but you may be right. It is always very close to the outside readings on banks, etc. On my Jeep the intake air is 20 degrees warmer. I am trying to figure a way to get the open air intake to a cooler spot on the Jeep.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Where is the outside temp sensor?
Replies: 14
Views: 5512

I had wondered where it was too. Mine reads exactly what the scangauge reads for my intake air temp. I have never seen them different.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Can I get a vibe for under 15k?
Replies: 19
Views: 3033

Re: (jake75)

I am laughing Jake, nope, no goat. They were stuck with the gt and wanted to move it. "No one wants a 6 speed". I had to agree with him. I offered them 12 k for it. Next day they wanted me to drive it off their lot. Told me 14. I knew I had money on GM card so I took it off their hands, af...
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Scan gauge users...
Replies: 8
Views: 1948

Hey, I think it took me 6 months to read how to reset the thing on each fillup. Sometimes we are forced to look at instructions, or have our wife read them to us.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Can I get a vibe for under 15k?
Replies: 19
Views: 3033

No rebates but I did have 2 grand on my GM card.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:08 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Scan gauge users...
Replies: 8
Views: 1948

Burns, I will say that you will get better mileage just watching the gauge. However, you need to make sure you get the same amount of fuel in the tank each fillup, or at least as close as you can. Also, make sure you have the tank size and engine size set properly. I calculate my feul mileage with a...
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Can I get a vibe for under 15k?
Replies: 19
Views: 3033

Well, it might be tougher now with fuel prices up but I bought our new 03 gt for 12 grand. The salesman was crying like a rat eating red onions when I got done with him. Try to find a last year's model on a new lot. Our's was actually sitting with 05 models and it was an 03, sticker over 22 grand. H...
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:10 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100254

Re: (jsimon63)

Ok Joe. I had not thought about that. We will leave here Sunday afternoon for a 2400 mile trip to the Pacific Northwest in an effort to re-engauge the Vibe to the back of the motorhome. When I can get Teri to drive I will put the numbers up or at least post them on our blog. Since we are traveling 2...
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:02 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Setting up the Vibe as a "Toad".
Replies: 7
Views: 5536

Glad to see that I am not the only guy towing a Vibe. We have towed it for about 3 years now and have 15,000 miles or more behind the coach. When my wife walked out and saw the frontend off of her new GT lying in the grass she nearly had a cow. The hideaway bracket from Roadmaster is the only way to...
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:47 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100254

Good show my man. I still say the Scanguage will help folks improve their mileage more than any other item sold. No magic, it just keeps your attention on saving fuel. Wish they made one for my motorhome. Will just have to keep using the vacuum gauge on that beast.Dan, who now knows a real celebrity
by WD0AFQ
Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100254

You guys better watch out tryng to stretch the mileage figures, like a fisherman telling his story. A TV reporter may ask you to prove your numbers. Just ask Joe.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Does anyone here have a scangauge in thier Vibe?
Replies: 12
Views: 2536

I thought all Vibe owners had a Scangauge. One of the best investments I have made for our GT. Has paid for itself in fuel savings. Mine is mounted on the steering colmn with velcro. Very easy to see.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Best Mileage Yet
Replies: 49
Views: 11846

Re: Best Mileage Yet (sloth)

Hey Sloth, I know exactly what you mean. I can have a great thing going with a tank and the wife just destroys all of my work by winding the puppy up in all 6 gears. Oh well, she is a great cook.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: US - Northwest
Topic: Oregon vibe in tha house...
Replies: 38
Views: 32955

We will be in Tillamook, for a couple weeks, next month then over to Portland and Vancouver for a week or two.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Window Recall
Replies: 80
Views: 17340

Got mine done yesterday. The shop manager said it was about to fall off. Got it in nick of time.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: who here has verizon?
Replies: 21
Views: 3710

I use Verizon air card with a mobile router. Works great all across the USA for us. We have ATT cell phone and it works great for us also.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hypermiling tips
Replies: 31
Views: 7198

The Vibe will coast a long ways. I also use the elevation readout on my gps to help me along with the scangauge tps function. I can see the slightest elevation change and adjust my right foot appropriatly. I am running 40 lbs of air in my new tires. 10 mpg is not unheard of improvement. Especially f...
by WD0AFQ
Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Bra- 2003 and 2004 the Same?
Replies: 15
Views: 2738

I like mine. Out gt is black so it does not show as much. We need it because we tow the car behind our motorhome. I take it off occassionally and clean good and polish the area. It works for us.If you are only concerned about bugs, try this:Dryer sheet dipped in warm water, wipes bugs right off. Bet...
by WD0AFQ
Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hypermiling tips
Replies: 31
Views: 7198

It was very surprizing to me at the distance the Vibe will coast. This will drastically improve town driving if you can do it. I live in a small town so the traffic is not heavy. I often coast for 3/8 of a mile without hurting traffic speed behind me. When no traffic I coast much further. I also sho...
by WD0AFQ
Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Anyone with a LeBra?
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

I have one on my black 03 gt. I like it as it keeps motorhome from throwing rocks on the paint.Bugs wipe right off the paint with dryer sheets dipped in warm water so dont use a bra just for that now that u know how to clean off bugs.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed May 28, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Window Recall
Replies: 80
Views: 17340

Got my notice Monday. Went in today. Parts are on order. Expected 10 day wait.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed May 28, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 3000 miles and pulling left
Replies: 13
Views: 2908

Could it be the rutted roads up there? I hate some of them. Was at the airport last week and hit some rutted roads. My 03 gt does not pull just wears out the little fat tires. I got some bigger ones last week. Frontend man say no problem with my frontend allignment.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu May 22, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Throttle body pacer installed
Replies: 19
Views: 3083

I installed one of these on my 2000 GMC. Wasted my money. Could not tell it did a thing.I'd like to see some before and after mpg measurements someone has on a Vibe.dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu May 22, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100254

Re: (wyatt89)

I installed 215/55/17 tires yesterday. Today I calculated the speedometer, in the scangauge, so it will continue to be accurate on the readings. The little thing is slick and has lots of usable features to help you out. Will even read the codes and reset them for you.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Thu May 22, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100254

Re: (Kamikaze)

It just plugs into the engine computer slot under the dash, left side of wheel. Mounts easy. Mine is on my steering column so I can see it. Looks factory. Can match the backlighting to the dash lites. If you do not get in on a group buy just go to ebay and type in scangauge. 159.00 with free ship.Dan
by WD0AFQ
Wed May 21, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100254

Re: (wyatt89)

I paid 159.00 for my scangauge. It displays the perfomance of your engine allowing you to adjust for better mileage. It does nothing itself but give you readings. It does show current mpg but I do my own calculating. I find the tps monitoring helps me the most. I have larger tires on my gt and it al...