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It's gone. Traded it in last weekend. Someone is going to get a great deal at an auction somewhere...

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Salsa Guy wrote:Very nice! GLWS. PM Me if the price gets lower!

Open to offers. It won't be mine for much longer

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The first 2 pics are current. The last 2 pics are old, but show the factory body kit. The 2 front bumper lower pieces are in less than perfect shape.

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I've got an '05 Vibe GT w/204k on it, 170+ under my rear. Just put a new factory clutch in it 6 months ago, StopTech drilled and slotted brakes last month, new valve cover gasket last month, K&N SRI last year. It's got a Sony stereo, bluetooth, Sirius, CD, Moon and Tunes package. Abyss Black. We...

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Apparently, it was a lack of lube where it goes into the tranny. The tech cleaned all the gunk off, and relubed initially, but apparently not well enough. When I took it back, it took it out, and re lubed, and it's much better now. Yay!
Andy

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All the clutch change work is under the hood, they wouldn't have to do anything w/ the shifter itself. There is a spring in the shifter that centers it from both sides, it may have come undone on one side. Here's a really good write up that explains how to replace a shifter, it mentions how to get ...

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So, I've having an issue shifting from second to third. Seems the shifter wants to sit over on the Left, in front of 1-2. It does not spring over to 3rd as it use to. When pushed over to 5-6 it will spring back to the Left. But not from the Left to the Right?? Is there a spring that pushes from seco...

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eibach makes a great spring. if you have 185k miles on your struts, id get some new ones while you're swapping everything... the vibe has a ton of clearance...even lowered 1.2", you should have issues. the progressive rates are very compliant The struts are most definitely shot. That's what st...

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Anyone have any experience with Eibach Pro Kit springs? I've got 185k on my stock suspension, and I'm looking into freshening it up. I really don't want to lower it too much at all, as I see some fairly rough roads, but I'm thinking I'd like to firm it all up a bit.
Thanks!

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Have these in my car, far better than the Eibachs. Someone should buy these ASAP. What makes them better than Eibach Pro Kit? Thanks Drops your car more and has a greater spring rate. Designed and manufactured by KW. From my touring car experience, I'd trust KW far more than Eibach. Thanks for the ...

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arrowracer76 wrote:Have these in my car, far better than the Eibachs.

Someone should buy these ASAP.

What makes them better than Eibach Pro Kit?
Thanks

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lannvouivre wrote:Just out of curiosity, whereabouts are you?

I'm in Birmingham, AL.

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tgidavid wrote:I could ship but it would cost atleast $100.
So, we're looking at 250 shipped?? That might be workable.

I'm still interested at $250. See if you can work out the shipping. I know it's a PITA. That's why I try not to ship stuff too.

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What necessitated the repaired spot?

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tgidavid wrote:I could ship but it would cost atleast $100.

So, we're looking at 250 shipped?? That might be workable.

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Triton wrote:Bump! Great winter tires and that time of the year is on its way!

Where are you located? Any idea what shipping would be to 35243? Birmingham, AL

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tgidavid wrote:BUMP $150

Let me know if you are interested in shipping to 35243.

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had the sprints on a set of stock struts for a short time & they dropped the car about the same as the teins, maybe .25" higher but still LOW. They weren't as harsh as the TRD springs I previous had, but were firm enough to never bottom out which the Tein's would occasoinally do. I didn't ...

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Don't know if anyone is aware, but they've started a Birmingham Cars and Coffee meet. They meet Every Saturday, 8:30-10:30, at the Brookwood Mall, on the Right side, in the parking garage behind O'Henry's Coffee. It's off of Lakeshore between 280 and 31. I've been to a few. It's not huge, but there ...

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How far from stock is the ride height oh these springs? How did the struts ride?

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4 new tires? Brake job, brakes dragging? Any changes at all? E-85? Seems pretty weird! chiadog I didn't think the E85 would do that. ... E-85 is 85% alcohol and has about 33% less energy per volume than pure gasoline. Did you just start using E-85? Old tires won't cause an abrupt mpg change - new o...

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4 new tires? Brake job, brakes dragging? Any changes at all? E-85? Seems pretty weird! chiadog I am in need of tires (new clutch :D ) and I'm thinking that may be contributing. I didn't think the E85 would do that. And I've been driving it the same for 3 years (driving for work) largely stopping at...

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Speaking of mpg... recently started getting about 25% less and am stumped. It's an '05 GT w/150k and a new clutch. I drive a lot for work. Normally was getting consistent 24-25mpg regardless of driving environment. I noticed recently, the gauge moving more quickly than normal. Normally well beyond 1...

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I just replaced the clutch in my '05 GT at 150k miles. I was pretty surprised too. I've had the car since 35k, and expected it to go at any time. I'm not gentle on it at all, but I think it was the original clutch. I put in a SPEC stage 1. Not entirely pleased. It's very difficult to modulate at slo...

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'05 GT, 150k, 3rd has crunched for some time, otherwise no issues. It's not driven gently, but not abused.

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Welcome aboard! Looking forward to seeing how your mods turn out. I like to spend as much time around 8000rpm as I can... I think I need an exhaust so I can enjoy it more!

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FYI, my '05 GT gets 25-30 mpg no matter how much time I spend at 8000 rpm. Never got worse than 25mpg.

and it's largely stock.

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How's your experience been with the SPEC clutch??

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Anyone have any experiences w/SPEC clutches? I'm having a Stage 1 installed next week! Got 140k on the original and it's starting to slip a little in second gear now... has always slipped in first with any revs at all.
Thanks!

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Any recs for exhaust replacement on an '05 GT. I'm looking for a little bark when getting on it, nothing obnoxious or loud cruising the highway. Just a little more sporty sound. Thanks!

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Looks good!

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I know this is an old thread, BUTTHANKS! If I hadn't have read this, even though I've got the shop manual, and it DOES NOT say to take that large nut off, I was about to go searching for a socket that size. I could not see any gap in the mating surface of the hub and rotor. I'd have sworn you needed...

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Looking good...I don't often see another Vibe GT with the Go Fast wings on them...my son loves ours!

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Quote, originally posted by Mr_jacob7 Â»I've got plans for it. Red calipers come as soon as I master the manual tranny (doing well so far.)Fun car.I don't know if I'd wait for the clutch mastery...I've been driving my '05 for not quite 2 years, something near 40k miles, and it's still tricky to laun...

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Quote, originally posted by audiovibe Â»Y'all southerners need to caravan up the Indy meet so Psycho doesn't have to roll alone... 8+ hr drive for me...not likely to make that...bummer. Sounds like fun!

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Looks like LA is outnumbering AL...maybe we'll have to head West...I'd like to come, but will depend on the date and what not.

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It's too bad they never made a supercharger for the GT....That's a good looking Vibe. Does it pull pretty hard with the supercharger on there?

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Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»I think it's just us.lol. We pretty much rep Alabama then huh? You should ride up to Cullman some time when we have local car show and we can put yours in with my car club's rides. let me know when there is a show. We enjoy a good car show. We're heading...

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Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Anyone in Alabama PERIOD???? All by my lonesome? Been here for 11 years.....I got your back

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Quote, originally posted by hskater26 Â»photos dont workThey worked last night....

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400k is good to see! Any maintenance secrets?? I'd love to see 400k...but I've got a GT...they may not last as long...considering how it's driven....oops!

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Quote, originally posted by Yeroc Â»Hi...We just tried to get a Yakima SpaceCadet 15S that looks pretty much identical to yours onto our 2003 Vibe with factory roof rack and cross bars but there wasn't enough clearance between the crossbars and the roof of the car for the Yakima gripping mechanism. ...

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Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»yes they would help stiffen the engine mounts and help wheel hop, so would better tires.well...yeh, the tires are the ones that came from the dealer when we got it last fall...they were brand new! Dunlop Signature something or other...looks like a good wet tre...

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Any tips on launching an '05 GT smoothly?? Seems to have a tricky clutch and/or not much low end torque. I've pretty much got a handle on the heel and toe down shifting for "on the go grabbing gears," but I've not been able to figure out the launch. When it's wet, I get some pretty violent...

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Where does it say "Texas forum?" Is Texas really the south? Now Birmingham....that's THE south.....but Telluride sounds nice! Found a job there once....didn't seem like the right move...but looks gorgious!

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Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»You don't own a Jeep. It's a VibeI've got both....problem is the Jeep is also a unibody....added "chassis Stiffeners" before I lifted it to attempt to prevent "body torsion." Unfortunately, some 3 years later, and lots of twisting....the doors...

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Quote, originally posted by LUVROK Â» then there's the new clutch and flywheel that are needed ASAPSo, I'm not the only one smelling clutch?? Seems any kind of hill that requires the slightest clutch slip produces a nice scent O burnt clutch?? So, what's the clutch of choice?? "my other ride's ...

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Welcome aboard...what's with the 4x4 and Vibe connection...I've seen a few...

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Happy Birthday....my daughter will be 3 on Friday...we've been trying to keep it separate fromt he Holidays....on her first birthday, my sister called and asked if we minded if she sent ONE gift for both...I told her YES.

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