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by aradlaw
Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which winter tires do you have?
Replies: 121
Views: 47284

Re: (Vibe_dude)

I second that, had Nordics on the Lumina APV (which died last year~RIP) and was replaced with the 2005 Vibe, the new Nordics (16") handled well this winter- no problems at all.I've got my fingers crossed, did the tire switch last week and praying for no snow. Enjoying the new quiet sensation
by aradlaw
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newbie here: Just bought a 2005 Vibe w/5-spd.
Replies: 15
Views: 3315

Re: Newbie here: Just bought a 2005 Vibe w/5-spd. (5speed4)

Gee, all the 'red' vibes I see around here don't look that good,must be the detailing and wax
by aradlaw
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OFFICIAL: i got my vibe hoody pics thread
Replies: 96
Views: 10439

One more dorky pic for the collection
by aradlaw
Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:52 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Official Genvibe.com T-Shirt Request Thread + Round 2 hoodies
Replies: 235
Views: 34361

Re: (Blanco_Diablo)

Hi BD, the hoodie and Tee arrived today, many thanks, the colors are just right Here is a pic as requested I did not model the hoodie 'cause it is 30 Celsius & humid up here, 'dunno that's probably 105 American degrees or so
by aradlaw
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2009 Vibe 1.8L manual MPG - what are you getting
Replies: 47
Views: 10122

Re: (mcrider)

Quote, originally posted by mcrider »Does Canada have 10% ethinol in there gas? I wondering if that is why I an seeing the lower MPG. Quite often the 10% ethanol is the pump specs for regular gas up here, my last fillup Saturday cost $1.272 per litre
by aradlaw
Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:26 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Official Genvibe.com T-Shirt Request Thread + Round 2 hoodies
Replies: 235
Views: 34361

Re: Update...Almost done! (Blanco_Diablo)

Quote, originally posted by Blanco_Diablo »Hoodies and tees are finally done! I will post some pics after I pick 'em up from the printer tomorrow. Please e-mail me the address I need to send the printed items to. .... I would like to send out the majority of the tees/hoodies tomorrow and Saturday. ...
by aradlaw
Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:16 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: how to remove freakin buzzer?
Replies: 2
Views: 1153

Re: how to remove freakin buzzer? (wickedpenance)

The only way I have seen in these forums is a bit drastic... http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=32254
by aradlaw
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Happy Canada Day!
Replies: 39
Views: 4043

Re: (kunkstyle)

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle »Considering there will be no sober Canadian in the country tomorrow, it's just easier to type it today.Not me .... poor planning, I have to work tomorrow
by aradlaw
Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Who is male or female that drive our Vibes?
Replies: 28
Views: 4592

Both my wife and I share our Vibe, I get to take it to work, so she only drives it part-time.
by aradlaw
Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Official Genvibe.com T-Shirt Request Thread + Round 2 hoodies
Replies: 235
Views: 34361

Re: UPDATE! (Blanco_Diablo)

Hi B_D,As indicated in the PM, I am happy with the Port and Company hoody in the maroon color with the silver/white logo.As gr8vibe said, i guess there is now no need for the "Vibe" patch Thanks.
by aradlaw
Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Deck install
Replies: 18
Views: 4845

If I remember correctly, the side pieces of the dash insert only fit the front bit one way (right side up) and the mounting screw tabs were angled to align that way. Of course I may be wrong.
by aradlaw
Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Driving with emergency brake on
Replies: 22
Views: 9791

Re: (LOUROK)

I have noticed that the e-brake indicator light is not predominately placed in my 2005 Vibe, it is partially obscured by the steering wheel spoke, better front and center in the speedo area
by aradlaw
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Kenwood KDC-MP438U
Replies: 3
Views: 998

Re: Kenwood KDC-MP438U (biker77)

That unit looks similar to the Sony that my son and I installed in my 2005 Vibe, it took about an hour http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=33403 with no problem. (mind you, he knew what he was doing )Did you see the install video on the Crutchfield site?...and Sublimewind's tutorial helped out a...
by aradlaw
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Deck install
Replies: 18
Views: 4845

Re: Deck install (Sublimewind)

Thanks, yes, i've seen that tutorial
by aradlaw
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Deck install
Replies: 18
Views: 4845

Re: Deck install (Sublimewind)

Thanks, at least with the pocket I may be able to keep track of the remote and a USB key or two.Next project has to be an additional 12v outlet or two
by aradlaw
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Deck install
Replies: 18
Views: 4845

Re: Deck install (Sublimewind)

Yes, your tutorial helped out a lot, 'specially removing the dash cover.My sons chipped in and got me a Sony CDX-GT420U for Father's Day, with USB, aux, mp3... ... just the stock speakers, no sub - as long as I can hear it My one son did the wiring harness, I put together the dash kit and the whole ...
by aradlaw
Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Official Genvibe.com T-Shirt Request Thread + Round 2 hoodies
Replies: 235
Views: 34361

Re: Final Orders!!!!! (Blanco_Diablo)

My order looks okay, thanks again for all your time and effort B_D
by aradlaw
Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Deck install
Replies: 18
Views: 4845

Re: Deck install (drews vibe)

Here is the link to THE GREAT HOW-TO MODIFICATION INDEX! section of the forum on head deck installshttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=30794Let us know how it turns out, it's something I need to do eventually.
by aradlaw
Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got some new License plate lights - did a small "how to" on this - it's worth reading
Replies: 22
Views: 7659

Re: (ramenboy...)

Hi 98ex,Can you go into greater detail on how to remove the cover on the back hatch to get at the licence bulbs. If I can see a potential for much scratching of the plastic the way I am going. There must be a trade secret or something
by aradlaw
Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another Newbie
Replies: 18
Views: 2834

Re: Another Newbie (dood)

$110 for the special key' My dealer charged $23 for an extra 2005 key...what makes yours so special?
by aradlaw
Thu May 29, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1817689

Up here is southern Ontario, regular gas is priced at 1.29 per liter, so approx 4.92 a US gallon.
by aradlaw
Mon May 26, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Who are our male members & who are our female members.
Replies: 404
Views: 195226

Here's my son (he's the younger one) and myself, my wife and I just had to drive up to his place and show off our new Vibe (2005 base, 5 speed).He opened the hood and his first words were, "So where's the rest of the engine?"I now feel justified in bragging about my gas mileage compared to...
by aradlaw
Fri May 23, 2008 7:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Official Genvibe.com T-Shirt Request Thread + Round 2 hoodies
Replies: 235
Views: 34361

I hope I am just making the Friday deadline Please send one large Cardinal hoodie with the white/grey logo and the vibe patch (if they are still available).and one tee, medium Charcoal with the white/grey logo.I am assuming the tees are unisex as most of the colors are modeled by a female I need a m...
by aradlaw
Sat May 10, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: First (NOW THIRD) official MPG report on my new Vibe
Replies: 22
Views: 3401

Re: (WaveAction)

That's about what my 2005 Vibe (5 spd) is getting, the first 3 tanks have averaged 7.2 l / 100 km (approx. 39 mpg)
by aradlaw
Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: DIY: Cabin air filter, and save more than 70$CAD per filter!
Replies: 10
Views: 10763

Re: (bittermelon)

Can't find those carbon sheets at our local pet store.I also see that Canadian Tire stocks the cabin filters for 19.95, brand name Micron Air, in the same section as their air filters.
by aradlaw
Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1817689

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

I filled up in Brampton yesterday at $1.192 / liter ($4.51 / gal if the math is right!) for a total of 38.8 liters (10.3 gal) = $46.30
by aradlaw
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hypermiling!
Replies: 31
Views: 10089

Re: Hypermiling! (Neouka)

That is impressive ...that's 5.47 L / 100 km in Canadian Must be frustrating having all the drivers cut into your 'rather big buffer space'
by aradlaw
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Changing cabin air filter
Replies: 15
Views: 4659

Re: (1zzfe_808)

Just picked up a 2005 Vibe yesterday and checked the cabin filter this morning, probably hasn't been changed during the 65,000 km on the car. (The salesman at the Pontiac dealership didn't even know there was a filter!) I've been reading about the tabs breaking on the filter compartment, the manual ...
by aradlaw
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Headlights always on??
Replies: 35
Views: 8992

I haven't taken delivery of my 2005 Vibe yet, but my current car, a 1995 Lumina APV has DRL that can be disabled before the car is started by applying the parking/emergency brake, even one notch will disable the DRL and allow the car to run 'unlit'.I have no idea if this will work with the Vibe.
by aradlaw
Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: USB flash drive adaptor to connect into auxiliary jack?
Replies: 12
Views: 2692

Speaking of WalMart, I was browsing the other day and saw a Jensen dash unit (5112 I think) HD AM & FM, MP3 cd, as well as USB & aux input...all for $150.cdn
by aradlaw
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official Genvibe.com Hoody Request Thread
Replies: 205
Views: 25591

Re: (Blanco_Diablo)

Quote, originally posted by Blanco_Diablo »If anyone is interested, we can do tees with the second round of hoody orders. The screen printer said he can get 'em pretty cheap, if not we can do it some other time. I can get a price breakdown if more people want 'em.Yes, I would be interested in a cou...
by aradlaw
Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Canadian Tire Goodyear Nordic winter tires
Replies: 6
Views: 2674

Re: Canadian Tire Goodyear Nordic winter tires (ArcsVibe)

I've found the Nordics a good winter tire on my Lumina van.Would the P205/70R15 tires from the van fit a 2005 stock Vibe? Picking the Vibe up next week.