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by hndlthis
Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:01 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: 16" stock... want 18" rims & I have drum brakes... help lol
Replies: 10
Views: 2533

Perfect! Thank you so much! :-)
by hndlthis
Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:03 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: 16" stock... want 18" rims & I have drum brakes... help lol
Replies: 10
Views: 2533

Does it matter if the odo is off? Warranty's up, so no worries there lol. Will it do damage to my car with the wheels being heavier? How would I find out if they're heavier? Is it printed on the rim... or do I break out the scale? lolThanks again, everyone!
by hndlthis
Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: 16" stock... want 18" rims & I have drum brakes... help lol
Replies: 10
Views: 2533

Thanks SO much for the info and the speedo check link :-)With the speedo being a tad off, will that affect the mileage reading on my car? Or are the two un-related lol. I tend to overcomplicate things lol...I would think it wouldn't, because the the tire and wheel combo *I think* would technically b...
by hndlthis
Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:46 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: 16" stock... want 18" rims & I have drum brakes... help lol
Replies: 10
Views: 2533

16" stock... want 18" rims & I have drum brakes... help lol

Hi all... my Vibe is currently fitted with the stock 16" steel rims with hubcaps (205/55R16) with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.My bro would like to give me his old 18" rims/tires (225/40R18)... I'm new to this kind of stuff lol. He says it will work just fine and I trust him... I...
by hndlthis
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:27 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Cooling system
Replies: 8
Views: 1872

Re: Cooling system (hbutko)

Mine has always been just under half way... looking straight on at the guage, the needle rests just above the "bulb" on the "themometer".
by hndlthis
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:21 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2003-2008 trailer hitch recommendations -- U-Haul, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, or other?
Replies: 2
Views: 1601

Re: 2003-2008 trailer hitch recommendations -- U-Haul, Draw-Tite, H ... (joatmon)

Got a DrawTite hitch done at Uhaul so I could use my bike rack. Works great!
by hndlthis
Sat May 23, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: How long did your original Goodyear tires last?
Replies: 31
Views: 11301

Just hit 50k this week with my stock tires. I'll be doing a x-country trip in June, so I might need to replace them soon... Tread wear seems good and even. I have them rotated about every 10k... or every other oil change...Can't wait to get new tires, though... these things are scary in the rain! Th...
by hndlthis
Thu May 21, 2009 1:41 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Gas Light Chime?
Replies: 1
Views: 627

Gas Light Chime?

Is there a way to hook up a chime of some sort when the gas light comes on? I never see it and it would be nice if it could just beep once or something when it first comes on...
by hndlthis
Fri May 08, 2009 3:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tranny Cooler... will this be sufficient? Do I even need it?
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Tranny Cooler... will this be sufficient? Do I even need it?

Ok, many thanks to the people who gave me some tips on towing a trailer. I decided I didn't want to risk my car for some stuff I can easily buy again.So... I have a fully loaded car travelling from Seattle, over the rockies, to NY at the end of June. Is a tranny cooler a good idea? I picked one up: ...
by hndlthis
Thu May 07, 2009 2:23 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Need to tow a 4x8 uhaul trailer...
Replies: 11
Views: 8679

Thanks, everyone for all your help! I have a month to prepare, I'm just trying to stock up on everything I will need to do.Thanks for the alternate ideas, too!
by hndlthis
Wed May 06, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Need to tow a 4x8 uhaul trailer...
Replies: 11
Views: 8679

Re: (DarkSpork)

Ok, so it sounds like I need a transmission cooler. I only want to put some boxes, my computer chair and other oddly shaped things in the trailer... I don't think I'll even be close to 650lbs.Is one transmission cooler better than another? Uhaul sells one... but I'm thinking I should get it from a r...
by hndlthis
Wed May 06, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Need to tow a 4x8 uhaul trailer...
Replies: 11
Views: 8679

Re: Need to tow a 4x8 uhaul trailer... (breezd)

No wiring harness was installed... I wasn't planning to tow anything before (got a hitch for a bike rack). Plus, it's WAY cheaper to do it myself... Uhaul charges about $70... eek!I did search around, but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for...
by hndlthis
Wed May 06, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Need to tow a 4x8 uhaul trailer...
Replies: 11
Views: 8679

Need to tow a 4x8 uhaul trailer...

I'll be moving from Seattle to NY and I have an automatic '06 vibe. I have a Draw-tite hitch...Do I need anything else? I saw somewhere on here that a transmission cooler might be needed... I don't have much money and have no idea how much one costs either lol.Will I be ok to tow the trailer without...
by hndlthis
Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:03 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Gauge Needles
Replies: 0
Views: 589

Gauge Needles

how do i remove them from my '06 vibe? they don't seem to 'pop' off as some have mentioned...
by hndlthis
Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: New Guy. New Vibe...2009 Hot Red Metallic
Replies: 16
Views: 4120

...Another Seattleite... WELCOME!
by hndlthis
Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Want to hard wire an AUX device?
Replies: 122
Views: 75464

Atomb:When you said you grounded the wire.. I know which color wire to ground... but how do I do that? Do I just snip it from the bundle of wires? Is it a separate wire? I'm confused...
by hndlthis
Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:19 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Stock Head Unit question...
Replies: 7
Views: 2383

Re: rattling fronts (mathteacher'04vibe)

I'm not a big sound fanatic... but would just like to get a little better/clearer sounding sound. I think my computer speakers are better than the stock speakers in my car...I just wanted to know if it would damage anything or if I'm good to go.
by hndlthis
Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:48 am
Forum: US - Northwest
Topic: Washington State Vibes
Replies: 29
Views: 30001

Seattle, here!
by hndlthis
Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:40 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Stock Head Unit question...
Replies: 7
Views: 2383

Re: Stock Head Unit question... (GMJAP)

Nope... it's just whatever came with the '06 base vibe. No moon/tunes package or anything...Thanks for the help!
by hndlthis
Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:21 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Stock Head Unit question...
Replies: 7
Views: 2383

Stock Head Unit question...

I am upgrading my speakers this weekend and wanted to know if I will have a problem blowing out or damaging the speakers I got.They are Infinity Reference Series 5012i speakers... 2 pairs... 135 watts/pair.I have the 2006 stock radio in place... I don't know if it works with the speakers I got... an...
by hndlthis
Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: AUX option on Stock '06 Vibe CD Deck
Replies: 3
Views: 1537

AUX option on Stock '06 Vibe CD Deck

I have a Creative Zen Mirco MP# player and was wondering what I can do to hook it up to my car's AUX option on the CD player deck. Has anyone done this or can anyone give me advice on what I should look for in stores?Thanks!!Sara
by hndlthis
Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:14 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Calling all Salsa Vibes
Replies: 40
Views: 28500

Re: Calling all Salsa Vibes (kevera)

Here's one!
by hndlthis
Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hi All!
Replies: 11
Views: 2114

Quote » Quote, originally posted by melders » Welcome! Nice Color, Nice clean lookin car Quote »Welcome and congrats!! Yes, that is very clean!! Mine is overdue for a wash It was hot off the dealer's lot when I took that picture!I brought my camera with me when I picked it up from the deale...
by hndlthis
Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hi All!
Replies: 11
Views: 2114

Not too much plans for modding it... my bro was talking about an air filter (?) that will give me more horsepower... so I'm thinking about that
by hndlthis
Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hi All!
Replies: 11
Views: 2114

Hi All!

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I have a 2006 Vibe and my brother turned me on to this site. Here's my car!!!

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