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by ou.grizzly
Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My 5000th post!
Replies: 38
Views: 13388

Re: My 5000th post!

Congrats but from my understanding that list that baltovibe posted in not accurate Thanks! I don't really care whether the list is accurate or not. I post when I feel I have something to add to a thread. I don't post just to post and / or up my post count or anything like that. You took that post t...
by ou.grizzly
Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My 5000th post!
Replies: 38
Views: 13388

Re: My 5000th post!

Congrats but from my understanding that list that baltovibe posted in not accurate
by ou.grizzly
Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Matrix XRS Totaled
Replies: 22
Views: 8155

Re: Matrix XRS Totaled

Flip.... Glad to see you back... When ya free to meet and grab a drink for old time sake?
by ou.grizzly
Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Not Gone nor Forgotten
Replies: 4
Views: 1965

Not Gone nor Forgotten

Wanted to say the site and all the members are not forgotten; I read here and there weekly, but haven't logged in for a while.

Hope everyone is well
by ou.grizzly
Wed May 07, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Guess who is back in the family (kinda of)
Replies: 23
Views: 6227

Re: Guess who is back in the family (kinda of)

Welcome back, sorta
by ou.grizzly
Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: GenVibe's 12th birthday April 1, 2014
Replies: 11
Views: 1838

Re: GenVibe's 12th birthday April 1, 2014

Happy belated B Day GenVibe
by ou.grizzly
Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Happy 11th Birthday to GenVibe!
Replies: 16
Views: 3218

Re: Happy 11th Birthday to GenVibe!

It has been around for a long time; members come and go and some have stayed
by ou.grizzly
Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1426398

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

Paid $4.19 for mid grade in Franklin Park, IL last weekend.
by ou.grizzly
Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hey..
Replies: 15
Views: 3621

Re: Hey..

So you are using less oil with the Lucas Oil Stabilizer? Have you tried Quaker State or Castrol High Mileage?
by ou.grizzly
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Picked Up Another V
Replies: 21
Views: 5035

Re: Picked Up Another V

Ended up trading this in 5 weeks back and got a 2013 Honda CRV EXL w/ Navi
by ou.grizzly
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:44 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hey..
Replies: 15
Views: 3621

Re: Hey..

I am sure between clinicals, evidence based research articles, exams every week, sleeping for two hours, snacking, and not having a social life....

Oil use mystery???
by ou.grizzly
Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Party is Over
Replies: 16
Views: 3452

Re: The Party is Over

I don't think I can ever leave completely. I'm glad to see all the support for the new car. I plan on still checking in from time to time and seeing what's going on. I will say that if you asked me 10 years ago, or even 3 or 4 years ago if I would own a Kia, I would have said (removed) no, especial...
by ou.grizzly
Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Party is Over
Replies: 16
Views: 3452

Re: The Party is Over

Welcome back....

And stick around around... Even after you have sold your items... Many have...
by ou.grizzly
Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The next "Vibe"?
Replies: 23
Views: 5449

Re: The next "Vibe"?

Eh...

I passed on one of these and bought a 2013 Honda CRV 3 weeks back...
by ou.grizzly
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ordered some oil filters...
Replies: 10
Views: 2637

Re: Ordered some oil filters...

Where did you order the filters from and how much were they?
by ou.grizzly
Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!
Replies: 4
Views: 1230

Re: 2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!

You actually removed the ALT and had it bench tested or what is tested while on the car?
by ou.grizzly
Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Free XM for two weeks again.
Replies: 8
Views: 1675

Re: Free XM for two weeks again.

I heard this mentioned a few times on Hair Nation this past week and thought to myself, "I should make a post about this on GV :P!" I have the Mostly Music Package which is $9.99 per month. I pay every 3 months and with taxes, etc. it ends up being between about $31.xx and $33.xx. I only ...
by ou.grizzly
Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Dispite my best efferts the fog light still broke
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: Dispite my best efferts the fog light still broke

I don't even know if the ToolGuy is even around anymore. Does Lamin-X have a guarantee/warranty to reimburse for damage?
by ou.grizzly
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:13 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Deer Protection
Replies: 9
Views: 3148

Re: Deer Protection

Nate...

The Vibe is not an SUV or Truck... In most cases, that said accessory actually tends to cause more damage at times as the impact bends/twists/pushes the bar into other areas of the vehicle.
by ou.grizzly
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: in a rut
Replies: 37
Views: 10272

Re: in a rut (joatmon)

This time, however, I didn't hit the deer, it hit me. I was going 50 mph,and the thing hit the side of my Vibe, the leading edge of the rear passenger wheel well. Sucker had to have timed it just right. As far as I can tell, no damage to the Vibe. My wife just got t-boned by a deer in her brand new...
by ou.grizzly
Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Looking for AWD with Stabilitrac
Replies: 15
Views: 2487

Re: Looking for AWD with Stabilitrac

thebarber wrote:the 1zz awd is gutless and it still sucks on gas

at least the 2az awd has a bit of power
Have owned the following Vibes:

2003 AWD
2008 FWD
2009 AWD
2009 FWD

By far, the 2003-2008 had the best build quality I feel. If the 2009+ did, I would of kept my 09 AWD.
by ou.grizzly
Fri Oct 26, 2012 4:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Looking for AWD with Stabilitrac
Replies: 15
Views: 2487

Re: Looking for AWD with Stabilitrac

I honestly do feel 2009+ Vibe build quality is lacking... I would stick with a 2003-2008 Model if you can find it.
by ou.grizzly
Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:51 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1426398

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

$3.36 for 87 octane...
by ou.grizzly
Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 10 years...
Replies: 10
Views: 2618

Re: 10 years...

How time does fly
by ou.grizzly
Tue May 29, 2012 6:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Looking to purchase '08 Vibe - opinions?
Replies: 8
Views: 1549

Re: Looking to purchase '08 Vibe - opinions?

09vGT wrote:I say look for an '09. You get the new body style and more standard equipment.
pre 2009 = better quality, more reliable, more interior room
by ou.grizzly
Mon May 14, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Picked Up Another V
Replies: 21
Views: 5035

Re: Picked Up Another V

16,500 miles so far....
by ou.grizzly
Mon May 14, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Favorite Music
Replies: 173
Views: 34065

Re: Favorite Music

Song I am listening at the current time

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by ou.grizzly
Mon May 14, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Things You Ponder Over
Replies: 10
Views: 3932

Re: Things You Ponder Over

Added to the list is the complexity of a choice or decision made and in turn, how the event unfolds. And on the flip of a coin, not going through with it can bring up the "what if" factor.... Life is funny... Positive thinking is a matter of perspective and how one is able to cope with obs...
by ou.grizzly
Wed May 09, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Things You Ponder Over
Replies: 10
Views: 3932

Things You Ponder Over

While channel surfing around 3am in the morning, I came across the last few minutes of the movie "Last of the Mohicans" which promptly remided me the tv show 4077 MASH, as the one character was named "Hawk Eye." Nickname given to him by his father as that was the character in the...
by ou.grizzly
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:10 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Imminent Genvibe Decade
Replies: 15
Views: 5786

Re: Imminent Genvibe Decade (joatmon)

Thinking about this last month... So many few original members here... I do hope some folks pop back in...
by ou.grizzly
Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ethanol-free gas rare but popular
Replies: 12
Views: 3998

Re: (Ocean14)

Quote, originally posted by Ocean14 »There is an app on the Apple App store call Ethanol Free Gas Finder. This app will identify ethanol-free gas stations in your area.Only ones in Macomb County it seems are the Marinas...
by ou.grizzly
Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:40 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Approaching 30,000 miles... any special maintenance I should do?
Replies: 8
Views: 1645

Re: Approaching 30,000 miles... any special maintenance I should do? (J_TO_ENVY)

Seafoam, VVTI filter (if the 2.4L has one), clean the MAF, inspect the brakes + clean them + re-lube the caliper pins/bolts, sanitize the HVAC system
by ou.grizzly
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:24 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Pontiac Vibe Chrome exhaust tip GM part
Replies: 18
Views: 4249

Re: Pontiac Vibe Chrome exhaust tip GM part (MaxxVibe)

Quote, originally posted by MaxxVibe »i dont know, youd have to check out the part interchange and let me know. He could always measure the OD of the exhaust and you the same, then see if it matches. I believe they are different sizes though.
by ou.grizzly
Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:18 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: 2005 Pontic Vibe GT $7000 O.B.O
Replies: 38
Views: 6826

Asking too much
by ou.grizzly
Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I hate to say these, but I can't keep it in anymore
Replies: 57
Views: 13016

Re: (zaxellord)

Quote, originally posted by zaxellord »What's the matter with your computer?Do not know nor do not care, traded the car in last summer...
by ou.grizzly
Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I hate to say these, but I can't keep it in anymore
Replies: 57
Views: 13016

Would still have my Vibe if my computer didn't keep going out... Should of kept the 2008...
by ou.grizzly
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: DIY: Replacing Windshield Washer Pump
Replies: 9
Views: 19309

Good post, thanks for the write uphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqgUIKYVKmY
by ou.grizzly
Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:11 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silverstar zXe
Replies: 25
Views: 8026

Re: Silverstar zXe (BlueCrush)

They been out for a few months now and I tend to sell more Ultra and zXe's than SS now... Haven't had any comeback yet either... People really need to use dielectric grease on their connections and use a pair of disposable gloves when installing. On a side note, always keep your receipt and packagin...
by ou.grizzly
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: If you lock yourself out of your Vibe...
Replies: 14
Views: 7361

Re: If you lock yourself out of your Vibe... (tpollauf)

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »I would say the passenger rear window With active OnStar, it SHOULD unlock our cars. One of these days I'm actually going to call them and put it to the test OnStar with the Vibe is unable to lock/unlock doors or get monthly diagnostics correct?
by ou.grizzly
Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1426398

$3.26 a gallon last night, today now $3.60 per gallon
by ou.grizzly
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: iPhone 4S
Replies: 6
Views: 2269

Just got the 4S a few days ago, it replaced my Black Berry Bold Touch...I ended up with the LifeProof case and it is taking some getting use too...I miss my buttons to be honest
by ou.grizzly
Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: So That's Why The Mustang V-6 Is Limited To 112 MPH
Replies: 13
Views: 2894

Interesting... Thought the 91 Mustang 5.0 had an option for an aluminum driveshaft, give it be OEM or aftermarket
by ou.grizzly
Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1426398

I have just been laughing around here, fuel is about $3.69 a gallon
by ou.grizzly
Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Cabin air filter $38 napa
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

Which is WAY over priced....
by ou.grizzly
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Finally got one.
Replies: 17
Views: 3927

Congrats on the VibeWhere @ in MI are ya located?
by ou.grizzly
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Wobble at 80mph?
Replies: 9
Views: 2302

Re: Wobble at 80mph? (Nyx8)

Dirt in the rims or tires need to be re balanced
by ou.grizzly
Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Duracell Auto Battery
Replies: 6
Views: 10945

I do know the batteries that Advanced Auto Parts carries are manufactured by Johnson Controls, same as the Optima.
by ou.grizzly
Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Custom mud flaps
Replies: 1
Views: 707

Re: Custom mud flaps (Teri04)

What year Vibe?Yes, they do make custom ones, just need to know the year and model.
by ou.grizzly
Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe runs with buffalo
Replies: 15
Views: 3254

Re: Vibe runs with buffalo (KITT222)

Amazing at one time those proud animals roamed free in the Midwest until almost killed off...
by ou.grizzly
Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Michelin Stealth vipers - avoid
Replies: 9
Views: 1997

Re: Michelin Stealth vipers - avoid (djkeev)

Quote, originally posted by djkeev »The beam wipers aren't at all worth the money invested. They don't press evenly, the end caps fall off, etc.DaveThis is something I have seen a lot with and agree with.... This is where the Hybrid blade that Trico and Sillblade have come in handy...