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by SlammedNiss
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 139

Re: Solar Eclipse April 8 2024

Looked it up, and looks like it would be at least 5-6 hrs. from where I live here in Kansas to find a recommended city to watch.

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by SlammedNiss
Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?

Capt.Vibe wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:09 pmThe loan will be written off anyway' what is the point of taking a vehicle like that?
You'd have to ask the financial institution that put out the order to take it. Repo guy was only doing his job and I'm sure he also feels bad for the guy, but in the end, he's only doing what he's told to do.
by SlammedNiss
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?

It would definitely be an interesting job, as I imagine not every repo would be the same. But yea, I'm with you, as you never know what crazy person is just inside seeing you trying to take their car.
by SlammedNiss
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Ever look up your old car on the internet?
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: Ever look up your old car on the internet?

So was bored a couple weeks ago, and still have the bill of sale from when I sold my last Matrix back in June 2020, so I hit up google maps with the address. Lo and behold, you can barely make out the back end of the car in the middle garage. clicking image below will open full-resolution in imgur. ...
by SlammedNiss
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?
Replies: 6
Views: 390

OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?

Crazed debtor totals Vibe trying to escape REPO!

clicking image below will open video in Youtube, because the [Youtube] BBCode is broken.
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by SlammedNiss
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: revisiting my installation/door lock signal
Replies: 3
Views: 392

Re: revisiting my installation/door lock signal

If it takes a double pulse to unlock and I didn't have it already set to that would it unlock anything. No, it would unlock the drivers door only. Basically it's mimicking if you unlocked your driver door with the key in the cylinder. If you turn it counter-clockwise to unlock the door, it will onl...
by SlammedNiss
Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: revisiting my installation/door lock signal
Replies: 3
Views: 392

Re: revisiting my installation/door lock signal

It's been years since I've done remote starts. Running length is done in the settings. For unlocking, depending on which wire you tagged, yes, it will require a double pulse (no different than the OEM fob). If memory serves me, to find the correct wire, you have to probe while turning the key cylind...
by SlammedNiss
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Radio light
Replies: 1
Views: 287

Re: Radio light

they are bulbs. I had replaced mine right before I sold my Matrix. There's a whole thread with pics on how to repair this issue.
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by SlammedNiss
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: in a rut
Replies: 37
Views: 10276

Re: in a rut

apparently deer are afraid of Vibes, this article has a video of a deer leaping clean over a parked vibe https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/deer-jumps-over-pontiac-vibe-lands-on-chevy-silverado-video/ I've seen that video probably a dozen times now over the last week, and never once realized it w...
by SlammedNiss
Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: One of a Kind Pontiac 2003 Vibe with 1,598 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: One of a Kind Pontiac 2003 Vibe with 1,598 miles

that's pretty cool. But WTH happened here? https://i.imgur.com/U4fsdya.jpg Also, because once the car is sold and the pics will likely disappear, I saved them all to an imgur folder for archiving. Click the image below of the CL listing to see the rest of the pics. https://i.imgur.com/pTbrk3S.png
by SlammedNiss
Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Removing marks from 2006 rear window
Replies: 3
Views: 960

Re: Removing marks from 2006 rear window

GregLatiak wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:21 am curious if the heavy factory tint on these windows is in the glass itself or a film applique on the inside surface.
The 2003-2008 Vibe/Matrix didn't come with OEM smoked glass. If they are dark, it's an aftermarket film that has been applied.
by SlammedNiss
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Progress on Stereo Upgrades
Replies: 8
Views: 1250

Re: Progress on Stereo Upgrades

Looks great. I've always preferred a stereo that looks completely stock, even after being upgraded. So good job getting everything to fit behind the OEM grilles. Question though, were the speaker magnets just too deep for the rear replacements? Asking because when I replaced my rear speakers in my '...
by SlammedNiss
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:39 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Report post default options
Replies: 1
Views: 1639

Re: Report post default options

I report quite a few of them too. I never pay much attention to whatever the default choice in the menu is, I just simply type "Spam account" into the box.
by SlammedNiss
Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35874

Re: Vibes in the news

Was watching the CBS Evening News and they were covering the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Saw this burned out carcass of a 1st gen Matrix.

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by SlammedNiss
Sun Aug 13, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What Model/Year Should I Get?
Replies: 9
Views: 2596

Re: What Model/Year Should I Get?

ColonelPanic wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:26 amNope, GT went away after 2006.
Was there any particular reason why? Considering the Matrix had an Xrs 2003-08, seems really odd they didn't produce the VGT through those same years.
by SlammedNiss
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What Model/Year Should I Get?
Replies: 9
Views: 2596

Re: What Model/Year Should I Get?

SSizler wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:52 pm Vibe GTs with the Yamaha head were produced from 2003-2006.
Just correcting a small discrepancy that tpollauf stated in the previous post. :geek:
Was there no 2ZZ Vibe's in 2007-2008?
by SlammedNiss
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35874

Re: Vibes in the news

Wasn't sure where to put this. But, if you've ever seen the annual Alaskan 4th of July car launch, it's about as 'Merica as one can get. Anyways, was watching 1320's vid of this years event, and spotted what I'm fairly certain is a 1st gen Matrix. If you don't want to watch the full 22 minute video,...
by SlammedNiss
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Adding USB port to 2010 Vibe near rearview mirror?
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: Adding USB port to 2010 Vibe near rearview mirror?

No sunroof but there's 12V to the map and dome lights. Do you know where the sunroof connector is located? Might save me from having to splice. Tbh, I'm not familiar with the 2009-201? models. I know in both of my 2003's and my 2008, the sunroof controls and the map lights were in the same module r...
by SlammedNiss
Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Adding USB port to 2010 Vibe near rearview mirror?
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: Adding USB port to 2010 Vibe near rearview mirror?

Do you have a sunroof? Even if you don't. the wiring for one might still be there. If so, you'll have a definite switched 12v source.
by SlammedNiss
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Article: The Pontiac Vibe Was Very Nearly Flawless
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: Article: The Pontiac Vibe Was Very Nearly Flawless

Great article, except for one thing I didn't agree with... "What’s more, the Vibe was actually better than its Toyota Matrix counterpart." Now, I know it's pretty bold to say this on a Pontiac Vibe-based internet forum, but I've always thought the styling of the Matrix was a lot better tha...
by SlammedNiss
Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Full browser screen ads on GenVibe
Replies: 6
Views: 869

Re: Full browser screen ads on GenVibe

I dont see any, but I'm also ad-block plus on Firefox.
by SlammedNiss
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Ever look up your old car on the internet?
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: Ever look up your old car on the internet?

Ironically, this showed up in my FB memories last night. The top pic is what my Nissan Hardbody truck looked like when I sold her back in 2004/5. I sold it to a friend in Phoenix who had switched out the wheels and did a couple of other things to her. The truck was sold again, and eventually ended u...
by SlammedNiss
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 AWD Rear Subframe BUILD THREAD :O
Replies: 57
Views: 2693

Re: 2003 AWD Rear Subframe BUILD THREAD :O

That sure is a lot of crunchy bubblegum.
by SlammedNiss
Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: Gen 1-2 (2005) Factory Spoiler, Upper
Replies: 7
Views: 1281

Re: FS: Gen 1-2 (2005) Factory Spoiler, Upper

Surprised nobody has snatched this up yet. Aren't these things pretty rare?
by SlammedNiss
Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: How to bypass factory amp?
Replies: 3
Views: 754

Re: How to bypass factory amp?

Would this one work?

https://axxessinterfaces.com/product/AXABH-TY1??

You'll probably still have to run 4 sets of speaker wire from the dash to the OEM amp though so I still wouldn't consider it a "bypass harness".
by SlammedNiss
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35874

Re: Vibes in the news

This lady was a real Pontiac Vibe enthusiast, for it to be mentioned in her obituary at https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/obituary-doran-gene-anderson-1927-2022/Content?oid=37355559 She was not a fan of Vermont winters, but she was able to get almost anywhere in her red Pontiac Vibe. RIP Doran Ge...
by SlammedNiss
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Does interior A-Pillar trim piece share same design as a different vehicle?
Replies: 3
Views: 595

Re: Does interior A-Pillar trim piece share same design as a different vehicle?

Yup, it shares the same a-pillar from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe. If you're wanting to add some gauge pods, I would suggest picking up a spare a-pillar and do some research on the YT on how to fiberglass. It's actually pretty easy. I've done it a few times when I made component speaker pods for my ol...
by SlammedNiss
Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35874

Re: Vibes in the news

But who was Black Bob, and why did he get a road named after him? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source - https://www.olatheks.gov/visitors/historical-street-names Black Bob Road was named after the chief of a band of Shawnee Indians. Black ...
by SlammedNiss
Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:23 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35874

Re: Vibes in the news

https://i.imgur.com/FwhW2MA.png https://hutchpost.com/posts/c224f9c9-f5d9-467e-8de2-dcb3503bbb94 Kansas shooting suspect captured after chase, crash JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting on Wednesday that sent a man to the hospital have a suspect in custody. Just afte...
by SlammedNiss
Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:39 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Ignition wiring help
Replies: 14
Views: 6984

Re: Ignition wiring help

Greyson wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:46 am Hi,
I have a switch and It has to be lagination wiring. It has 6 wires. Now I don't understand where to put it. Can anyone tell me a simple solution.
Wth is lagination?
by SlammedNiss
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:25 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: seek advice/help
Replies: 4
Views: 603

Re: seek advice/help

salamander162 wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:15 pm...the cruise control don't work...
Can you elaborate? Does the light on the dash illuminate when you power the cruise control on? If so, what does the light do when you try to set a speed?
by SlammedNiss
Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: That dude in Blue reviews Turbo first gen
Replies: 4
Views: 442

Re: That dude in Blue reviews Turbo first gen

Damn, he hit rev limiter more times in a 12 minute video than I did over my entire ownership.
by SlammedNiss
Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Can't Change or Add my Avatar
Replies: 12
Views: 3863

Re: Can't Change or Add my Avatar

tpollauf wrote: Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:02 am I feel your pain :o Still no avatar for me ... BUT at least my signature photo of my fleet still exists ;)
Not sure what joatmon is doing right, but his avatar is the only one showing up in this thread.
by SlammedNiss
Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Welcome to spam hell?
Replies: 14
Views: 4178

Re: Welcome to spam hell?

SlammedNiss wrote: Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:01 am Where is the moderator???? Spammer ihjwernml579 is gonna surpass my post count at this rate.
....and what took me 20 years to accomplish (465 posts), this damn spammer has surpassed in less than 48 hours.
by SlammedNiss
Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Welcome to spam hell?
Replies: 14
Views: 4178

Re: Welcome to spam hell?

Where is the moderator???? Spammer ihjwernml579 is gonna surpass my post count at this rate.

Why not add more moderators to combat this issue?
by SlammedNiss
Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Gas tank 2003 Vibe
Replies: 4
Views: 739

Re: Gas tank 2003 Vibe

Although I'm not 100% positive, probably any gas tank from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe should fit.
by SlammedNiss
Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Stereo doesn't turn on
Replies: 2
Views: 464

Re: Stereo doesn't turn on

There's zero chance a speaker is drawing power to kill your battery.
by SlammedNiss
Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:58 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 09 car window still has power after shut off and keys removed
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Re: 09 car window still has power after shut off and keys removed

Pretty much spot on what joatmon said. Its a feature so you can roll your windows up after you shut the car off. My Rav4 does the same thing. Once you open the door, power should be cut off.
by SlammedNiss
Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:24 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Searching for "pontiac" word emblem for '09 vibe
Replies: 2
Views: 589

Re: Searching for "pontiac" word emblem for '09 vibe

like joatmon mentioned, your only bet might be to scour your local salvage yards. Fishing line works awesome for getting emblems like that off. Edit: would these not work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/185115279476 https://www.ebay.com/itm/124654527630 https://www.ebay.com/itm/174799941946 https://www.eb...
by SlammedNiss
Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Need ignition wiring info,weird starting problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1185

Re: Need ignition wiring info,weird starting problem

Don't know if this helps any, but figured I would post it anyways. All wires in the ignition harness are at the top of the list. Anything labeled "ignition" should be +12v while key is in "on" position and while cranking. Wires labeled "accessory" will only be +12v whil...
by SlammedNiss
Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:53 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Can't Change or Add my Avatar
Replies: 12
Views: 3863

Re: Can't Change or Add my Avatar

Hmmm. Does mine show up? ------->

edit:doesn't look like it.
by SlammedNiss
Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:14 am
Forum: Testing 1..2..3
Topic: Reply Notification Test
Replies: 10
Views: 1820

Re: Reply Notification Test

what if I don't want to reply? :mrgreen:
by SlammedNiss
Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1429512

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

Just filled my Rav4 up last week. Price was $3.49/g I think. Total was $46.28. I gotta say that although I do miss my Xrs, I'm glad I no longer have to fill a car up with higher octane premium gas.
by SlammedNiss
Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Fun with titles.
Replies: 4
Views: 593

Re: Fun with titles.

So, maybe it's because it's nearly 3am here, but I definitely didn't read that title as "Fun with titles". Read it as something completely different.

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by SlammedNiss
Sat Feb 26, 2022 3:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Name your favorite oil filter
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: Name your favorite oil filter

I grew up using Fram as that's what my dad always used. I now use Mobile-1 synthetic oil/filters for a few years now.
by SlammedNiss
Sat Feb 19, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Carbon Fiber Dash Project
Replies: 7
Views: 1339

Re: Carbon Fiber Dash Project

are you overlaying the original pieces or making complete new ones?
by SlammedNiss
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:11 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35874

Re: Vibes in the news

https://www.republictimes.net/vehicle-vs-train-crash-west-of-maeystown/ article has a picture of the mangled Vibe but site doesn't allow copying picture or text You can usually click on "save page as" and get into the HTML and copy/paste everything from there. https://i.imgur.com/aAZ5Uxh....
by SlammedNiss
Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 98
Views: 29021

Re: Coronavirus

I signed up to get the free at home tests from USPS at https://www.covidtests.gov/ Hope I never need them Also, I've recently run into several places handing out free N95 masks. My library, Walmart, etc Glad the supply is adequate that they have enough to give away. I signed up for some and my pare...
by SlammedNiss
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: F/S Modified Frosty White 2003 Pontiac Vibe (price lowered)
Replies: 9
Views: 2585

Re: F/S Modified Frosty White 2003 Pontiac Vibe (price lowered)

73737373 wrote: Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:58 am Location? I need hood and driver side fender.
By "parting out", I'm pretty sure he meant pulling off aftermarket parts. I rather doubt he is going to take a running/driving car and start removing body panels off of it.
by SlammedNiss
Sun Dec 19, 2021 1:36 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Foglight/Highbeam
Replies: 3
Views: 883

Re: Foglight/Highbeam

Yes, the fog lights will turn off when you switch to high beams.