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I am using led bulbs from this website: http://autolumination.com/194.htmThe 9 LED SMT Tower II bulb fits and is very very bright.

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Snow tires make a huge difference. Just like everyone says, it's night and day. I have the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60 on steel 16" wheels and I have never gotten stuck in the snow. Just make sure that you get the tires as narrow (width) as possible.

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You can use a 5w-30 oil without any problems. But yes, the toyota engines call for a 0w-20 or a 5w-20 oil. What engine does your Vibe have? The 1,8 or the 2.4?

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The stability and traction control re-engages when you reach a certain speed (I forgot the exact speed). It does get annoying when you just want the system to stay off. Sometimes going up steep hills in snow can be a pain because the traction control will turn back on by itself.

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CAPA is a certification given to parts that have met a certain level of quality. http://www.capacertified.org/overview.asp The certification ensures a certain level of quality when buying replacement body parts. The CAPA parts are probably better built = more $$$

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I say go for it. Looks nice, and I'm sure it'll make your car look different in a good way. Another bonus is that it will keep you from getting more tickets.BTW, what is that building?

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I just noticed that my white vibe also was attacked by the fungus. I started to notice small tar like dots on the rear of my car that faced towards a newly mulched area. I went outside and looked on the mulch and noticed the little "cups" facing up from the mulch. I guess when the landscap...

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Nice job... I've been thinking of something like this for my 09. The armrest beats my elbow up on rough roads.

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Quote, originally posted by lowincash Â»i've noticed when i pump the seat height up, after a few days the seat is back to the normal lowest position. anyone notice this problem? maybe i have a faulty seat. i didn't really notice the seat dropping, i only noticed i needed to adjust the mirrors a bit ...

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Hey all,I was just wondering if anyone else has a squeaking clutch on their 09 Vibe with the 5 speed manual transmission? I noticed this when I was going through my local drive through. When I feather the clutch a bit to roll the car a few feet, I noticed that the clutch makes a squeaking noise whil...

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Do you have the manual transmission or the auto? I've been noticing that on my 09 GT, the clutch squeeks a bit when I am driving slow. It happens especially when I feather the clutch.

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You will get a CEL if you put a catless header on your car. You'll end up getting the P0420 code (due to a lack of a pre-cat). There is a secondary o2 sensor located after the pre-cat that determines the pre-cat's efficiency levels by measuring the amount of unburnt fuel left in the exhaust stream.

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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»So, you are saying that .1-.2 of a quart makes the manual completely wrong... Hmm.. Where did you get .1-.2 qt? The manual that comes with the car specifies 4.5 quarts for the 2.4l with a filter change. If you put in 4.5 quarts, the engine oil is over the &q...

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In my 2.4l GT I leared quickly that the manual is completely wrong when it came to the oil capacity (real world that is).When I change the oil on my car, I only put in 3.5 quarts. That will bring the oil level to around 3/4 full. After a day of driving, I then let the engine sit for a bit on a flat ...

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I went to the dealership and got the updated center caps for free (under warranty). I don't have any pics, but they are made from a different material. The original designs were made with a ABS type gray plastic that seemed a bit too flexible. The updated design is made from what looks like nylon ty...

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I have read on the MO forum that the AFE intake for the Scion xB (2008) also fits the Matrix, so it probably will work on the Vibe without issues.

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Here are the pics I promised!The car should have come like this from the factory.Damn bug

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I believe so... There is a member on MO that installed a header made for the Tc in to his 2.4 Matrix. I think he also made some good numbers on a dyno with a few additional mods.

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Look on the bright side. That is very cheap for a MAF. I've seen some of them go for $500 or more.

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Let the '09 guys know if there are any improvements made to the '10.BTW, Congrats!

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I just received them, so they will be installed when I get home. I will post pics of the car afterwards.

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Quote, originally posted by Houston Â»Since I don't know where else to ask this, I'll do it here. Reading the Owner's Manual for the 2009 Vibe, I can't for the life of me find the two pins they talk about pressing prior to lifting up the arm assembly in order to replace the rear blade. Do any of you...

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The only problem with my 09 so far was the center caps on the wheels falling off. The new redesigned caps seem to be holding nicely.

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I just received an e-mail from Rich at Hidillusionz.com that my headlight retrofit has been completed. Here are pics of the retro from Hidillusionz:I used the TSX single projector with the minigun shroud. I asked him to paint everything chrome on the headlight black (except the high beam reflector o...

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Speaking of factory service manual, does anyone know where I can get the manuals for the 2009 MY?

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I also overfilled my 2.4l by following the owners manual. Now I make sure I only fill up with 3.5 quarts and then adjust the level after a day or so. I think the vvt controllers hold a certain amount of oil in the car when it is not running and does not drain out completely when you drain the oil.

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I wonder the same thing sometimes. The GT's ride quality gets a little bumpy sometimes. I think wheel size change would make the biggest difference. When I had my 16" snows on my car, the ride was a lot more compliant and forgiving. I wonder if Corolla springs would work on the GT?

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You're right about the hidden bolts. I just got finished removing the headlamps. They were extremely easy to take out (kinda expected it to be being the car is designed by Toyota). Thanks for the help.

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It's always a good idea to put a transmission cooler on when you are towing with a full load. Just make sure you use quality hoses and clamps. The best method to adding a transmission cooler is to use AN fittings with braided lines.Just place the cooler core somewhere there is plenty of airflow.

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Yeah, I asked lowincash already and he had a shop change his headlights from him. I actually bought the headlights from him. I see the mounting points, but I was wondering if there were any hidden bolts or clips that may be tricky.

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Anyone have any experience removing the headlight from the 09? I need them out to get the tsx projectors in there. Anyone have any hints to make it easier? Does the front bumper cover have to come off? ThanksJason

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You can probably get some help at http://the12volt.comIt is a website dedicated for car audio/alarm installers.

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I think you'll be fine with buying the Vibe. I spoke to my local dealer's service manager, and he told me that the dealers that sold the Pontiac (whatever model) will still do the repairs and warranty work without a problem.Also, you can bring your Vibe in to a Toyota shop. All the techs know that t...

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I love the TSX projectors. Relatively inexpensive and has a very nice flicker. Did you get your TSX projectors color-modded?

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Wow...I can't believe how expensive the stock headlamps are! The retrofit looks awesome. Yeah definitely keep me in mind when you get your retro back. Also, does hidillusionz provide a rotational adjustment with the headlamp?

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Hey lowincash, you are also a member on hidplanet right? I just have a few questions regarding your retrofit. I am in the process of gathering parts for my retro and I am torn between a tsx projector or a RX330 projector. Looking at your pictures, I guess the tsx projector fits perfectly? How much d...

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The active head restraint is actually a headrest that moves when you get rear ended. The motion of the body presses against the rear of the seat causing a lever system to move the head rest forward to prevent whiplash. I know the technology was first available on SAAB cars. Subaru also used the same...

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Hey all,I have been slowly adding sound dampening to my 09 Vibe in order to get a quieter ride on the highway. I have already added some damplifier to all of the doors as well as the rear hatch. I've been trying to remove the trunk trim pieces but some of the pieces will not come out. Anyone have an...

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You can turn it off for low speed driving, but when you reach 35 MPH the system automatically turns itself on. I do find the traction control annoying especially with snow. It works well, but when you need to power out of some situations (need wheel spin) the computer shuts the power down very quick...

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Quote, originally posted by skylinedrifter Â»I am toying with the idea of getting a Centerforce Dual Friction (loved the one I had on my 93 Saturn), but can anyone give me any recommendations? Thanks!I have never really liked the centerforce clutches due to the centrifugal weight system they use. It...

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The only time I use higher grade in my Vibe, is if the weather is going to be extremely warm and I am going to be hauling with my car. I notice that I get better gas mileage with the 87, but I sometimes get knocking on hot days.

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Quote, originally posted by ned23 Â»Anyone remember when car doors had bare windows and no frame? Subaru still has frameless windows on their cars. When I had an Impreza, the doors would make a horrible noise if you shut the doors with the windows in the down position.To help prevent the windows fro...

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Quote, originally posted by Vibe2009 »Does anyone notice it? When the car down shift during a slow down, it will surge a little bit....I am refering to the 2.4L 5sp autoIs this a problem or do we just have to live with it?I remember reading on a Corolla (new model) forum that a service bulletin was ...

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It is very easy to remove the door panels on the 09 vibe. Pry off the window control switch panel from the rear first. There will be two screws accessible with a philips screwdriver. Pry the panel off located behind the door latch. There will be a philips screw you will have to remove. Then all you ...

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You should replace the "lift" bolts that have a tendency to shear after some miles. It is way easier to replace the bolts before they shear. If one of the bolts shear, it is a lot more work to remove the broken bolt. If you search on this website, there is a write-up on how to replace the ...

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Yeah, I noticed that too with my 09 GT. I think the intake system is focused on noise reduction and fuel efficiency.

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I bought my winter wheel set from Tirerack. They have 16" steel wheels available for the 2.4 and GT models. Best of all, they mount, balance, and ship the wheels and tires to your door. The steel wheels look like they are good quality and cost around $55 each.

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Quote, originally posted by Vibe2009 Â»Last night, we had freezing rain and this morning, the road is supper slippery!Drove my car just now and man, the stability kick's in with a loud warning! Anyways to turn the warning off?When I was driving home one day, I made a quick right hand turn to initiae...

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That screw is the vertical adjustment screw for the headlamps. Just turn the screw while facing a flat wall. I forget which way raises the lights, but it is fairly easy with a thin, long philips screwdriver.

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All I know is that they are very heavy. When I rotated my wheels a week ago (on my 09 GT), I remember thinking that I never felt car tires this heavy. They are definately not on the light side for alloy wheels.

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Re: 2010 manual oil recommendation error? (Ivibe)

Re: CAPA parts or not? (tequilalizzie)

Re: attacked by ARTILLERY FUNGUS (BadBrew)

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Re: seat keeps sinking (lowincash)

Squeeking clutch during engagement 09 Vibe GT (manual)

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Re: GOOD wiper blades (Houston)

2009 Headlight Retrofit (Updated with pics!)

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Removing Headlights on '09

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Re: Servicing a Pontiac in the future (shane_c)

Re: A couple short videos of my retrofit (lowincash)

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Removing trunk trim pieces '09

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Re: transmission surge during down shift~ 2009 2.4L auto (Vibe2009)

Re: First time seeing Stability control in action! (Vibe2009)