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by savedbyzero
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: TEAM ABYSS: Post your Abyss ONLY Vibe Pics Here
Replies: 99
Views: 49314

Still running strong. '03 GT.
by savedbyzero
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Where are the GTs?
Replies: 39
Views: 7530

Really disappointed with the front end design of the '09's. The back looks really nice, though.If I was in the market for another performance-minded wagon, the new STi wins hands down. So hot!
by savedbyzero
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Picked up a Magnaflow Catback...
Replies: 11
Views: 1987

Actually, it wasn't the smog test I failed. It was the "safety" test. What a leaky exhaust has to do with safety, I'll never know. The tech heard it when I fired it up to pull it into the bay. He then did the ol' rag over the exhaust tip trick and heard it escaping somewhere else. This pla...
by savedbyzero
Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Picked up a Magnaflow Catback...
Replies: 11
Views: 1987

Picked up a Magnaflow Catback...

Went to get my car inspected today. Had an exhaust leak and failed it. So i figured instead of paying a shop to hack up my car and put some crappy system on it for way too much money, I'd see if I could locate a Magnaflow system. Turns out P-Tuning had one of the older models left in stock at a grea...
by savedbyzero
Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My Vibes curse comes right back to show it's ugly face in record time!
Replies: 31
Views: 4364

I feel your pain, brother.My wife has now banged up our new Magnum R/T 3x's in the span of one year. First, she wasn't paying attention in traffic and in her words "just bumped" a minivan..."bumped" enough to have similiar holes as you as well as crease the fender in the wheel we...
by savedbyzero
Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:48 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: how to unleash some throttle response?
Replies: 45
Views: 7324

Re: (Sublimewind)

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »I've expierences "lift" and there was not BIG sudden jolt of power.... I was waiting for something to happen, when the car owner said, "did you feel it" I said "feel what?" maybe his lift wasn't working??? Something must have be...
by savedbyzero
Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: So... How does this 4 banger sound??
Replies: 31
Views: 4207

Re: (AKLGT)

Kinda sounds like a tractor...I'm just sayin'At full on, I'm sure it sounds like a beast. But at idle, well, not my thing.
by savedbyzero
Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:07 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Vibe vs. Astra
Replies: 26
Views: 5914

Re: (TJinPgh)

No, I definitely wouldn't buy another Vibe with the current numbers on both models. It's really unfortunate the turn the GT took.I love the car I have now, but looking at the rest of the market, there are a few more cars with equal features and more HP for same price or a little more than were avail...
by savedbyzero
Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: how to unleash some throttle response?
Replies: 45
Views: 7324

Re: (djb383)

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »...........and which ones are whack, Jack. Aren't we talking about the Vibe and it's somewhat weak throttle response which is due mainly to it's power-to-weight ratio?Easy. First, I'm not Jack. Second, did I say the Vibe? No. Just adding to the topic. Mag numbers...
by savedbyzero
Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:47 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Vibe vs. Astra
Replies: 26
Views: 5914

Astra Redline would be a fun ride...other wise the looks are great, but not enough go for me.
by savedbyzero
Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: challenger priceing
Replies: 14
Views: 2689

Re: challenger priceing (kunkstyle)

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle »I've started saving for the '09 Wouldn't buy the first production year of a car. And now knowing the manual won't be available for a year, I'll wait.It's not really a first gen of the car. It's based on the highly refined and successful LX platform. The drivetr...
by savedbyzero
Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: how to unleash some throttle response?
Replies: 45
Views: 7324

Re: (djb383)

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »1990 VW Jetta 9.0 sec 0-60 and 16.6 1/4 mile so it can't be that much quicker than a Vibe. It's all about hp-to-weight ratio. 130 hp from 109 cubic inches ain't to shabby. I doubt it's starving for air. Put it in a fat 2700 lb body and you've got 21 lbs/hp. As an...
by savedbyzero
Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:37 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: how to unleash some throttle response?
Replies: 45
Views: 7324

Re: (ajflan)

Step one: Pop the hood.Step two:Notice there's only four cylinders and no large snail-like mechanism forcing air down it's throat.Step three: Close hood.Step four:Enjoy gas mileage.
by savedbyzero
Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: pacesetter!
Replies: 11
Views: 1763

Re: (kevera)

I had a Pacestter header on my old '96 Sunfire. On that platform, it was the best mod for the buck. It helped all through the powerband.I stripped the black paint off once I received them and sprayed them with several coats of hi-temp resistant header paint. It bubbled off within minutes... I also d...
by savedbyzero
Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:38 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: SavedbyZero is March's VOTM!
Replies: 24
Views: 7567

It's been a great month! But I guess all good things must come to an end!
by savedbyzero
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: SavedbyZero is March's VOTM!
Replies: 24
Views: 7567

Re: (joatmon)

Thanks again, everyone! Longest running member? No way!
by savedbyzero
Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:47 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Savedbyzero-2003 Abyss Vibe GT
Replies: 18
Views: 5570

Re: (nuvibe)

Thanks, everyone!
by savedbyzero
Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Savedbyzero-2003 Abyss Vibe GT
Replies: 18
Views: 5570

Re: Savedbyzero-2003 Abyss Vibe GT (drunkenmaxx)

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »would have loved to have seen that baby with no badges.The wife wasn't feelin' it. At the time, it was her car. Now she drives the BIG wagon. Why does she haved all the power? Horsepower included...I'm gonna do black overlays to give just a silver outline som...
by savedbyzero
Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:26 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Savedbyzero-2003 Abyss Vibe GT
Replies: 18
Views: 5570

Re: Savedbyzero-2003 Abyss Vibe GT (JustinVGT)

Here's a few new ones I took for VOTM feature:
by savedbyzero
Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: What gear do you use?
Replies: 33
Views: 9471

Too much to mention...after all, it is my livelihood!For starters:2 Contax 645AF's (2 80mm 2.0 and 35mm 3.5)D200 (tons of glass and cards)D70Hassleblad 500 c3 N90'sTons of flashes/lights/packsHolgaLomo fisheyeLomo Compaktetc.for point and shoot I use:Sony DSC N-1. Hot little camera!
by savedbyzero
Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Who are our male members & who are our female members.
Replies: 404
Views: 194597

Me several times in New Brunswick.Nicole and I in St. Lucia.
by savedbyzero
Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: SavedbyZero is March's VOTM!
Replies: 24
Views: 7567

Awesome! Thanks guys! It really is an honor to finally win VOTM. I've loved this car since the first time I saw the concept. I consider it an honor to own one and be able to personalize it with my own taste! Having other people appreciate it the way I do is icing on the cake!Thanks everyone on GenVi...
by savedbyzero
Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: March VOTM voting poll
Replies: 32
Views: 10029

Re: March VOTM voting poll (ArcsVibe)

pins and needles! needles and pins!
by savedbyzero
Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: luggage racks?
Replies: 8
Views: 2051

Re: luggage racks? (Farva Jihad)

You can get the crossbars off pretty easily. Search around on here. You'll find it.As for the side pieces, you're gonna have to order some of the roof caps. RKSport makes a nice fitting set. They're gonna be my next mod.
by savedbyzero
Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 1205

Re: wheels (audiovibe)

Congrats, man! You went with the right size. I had planned on ordering a tire with a little more sidewall on the last replacement. But for some reason, my wife decided she would order the tires...i was a little hot, to say the least...oh well.Waiting always sucks! Post pics when you get them on! I l...
by savedbyzero
Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:26 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: March VOTM voting poll
Replies: 32
Views: 10029

Re: (AKLGT)

Hooray! Up by one! Thanks for the huge participation!Good luck to everyone!
by savedbyzero
Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:59 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: March VOTM voting poll
Replies: 32
Views: 10029

Whoa! Close one!
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:54 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: The Return of Scions xA and xB
Replies: 17
Views: 3021

They took the unique qualities out both models. Kinda disappointing.
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:49 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: March VOTM voting poll
Replies: 32
Views: 10029

Thanks guys! And just added the best mod to date...after purchasing the GT in August of '02...I finally put new wipers on!
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: UNVEILED: 2008 Pontiac G8
Replies: 57
Views: 17261

Re: Re: (ColonelPanic)

wow, a lot of people around here don't like when people disagree with their opinions. I thought I was being easy and giving constructive criticism. Sorry if I got to anyone.Yes, the Vibe is a Matrix. The GTO is a Holden. The G8 is a Holden. I'm simply stating the fact that Pontiac has been slipping ...
by savedbyzero
Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: UNVEILED: 2008 Pontiac G8
Replies: 57
Views: 17261

I'm referring to an overall new design. They got lazy and put some new plastic on a Holden. Not saying it doesn't look good, just saying it's a pretty typical thing for car company's (especially Pontiac) to do today. Cost efficient, yes. Creative, no.
by savedbyzero
Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:39 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: UNVEILED: 2008 Pontiac G8
Replies: 57
Views: 17261

Not too bad. Still would have liked to have seen a completely fresh design.I feel like I need to see one in person to really get the feel of the proportions and such. The color is amazing, though!
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Would you make this trade in?
Replies: 33
Views: 7263

All those reasons are exactly why about a Magnum! And it likes to eat Z's. In a straight line, anyways! The Z is hot looking little car! What color did you get?
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Would you make this trade in?
Replies: 33
Views: 7263

Re: Would you make this trade in? (JohnC)

Never heard of Auto Mall USA. No, the GT isn't the quickest car around. But I, personally would have never been pleased with the base model. 8300 screaming RPM's can be a lot of fun every now and then.Everywhere else I've seen has the GT listed as low to mid 7 sec 0-60. So let's make a 2.5 sec diffe...
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: I think it's pretty much dead...
Replies: 28
Views: 4176

Re: (Merzbow)

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »Yeah it was either waste another $70 and send it back so they could destroy or just do it myself so either way it had to be destroyed or they wouldn't send me a new one.Video is working now too btw Strange. But understood.
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Would you make this trade in?
Replies: 33
Views: 7263

Re: Would you make this trade in? (DopeVibeGT)

And now I have another wagon that isn't exactly a "sports car". But with 350 hp and 390 ft/lb of torque, she get's out of her own way?
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:11 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: I think it's pretty much dead...
Replies: 28
Views: 4176

Re: (Merzbow)

Was there a reason you didn't try to get a little money out of it? An honest auction on it's condition with a fair price might have helped you out a bit.Anyways, good luck with your next hood choice. I know your car has been a long time coming.
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:07 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Would you make this trade in?
Replies: 33
Views: 7263

Re: Would you make this trade in? (JohnC)

Quote, originally posted by JohnC »No way! You know what you have, and I would guess the GT was "rode hard and put away wet", "worked like a rented mule", and driven like it was stolen. I am probably gunno take some flack for this...If you want a sports car buy a real sports car...
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:00 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Microsoft Vista
Replies: 58
Views: 6472

Re: (ragingfish)

by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Microsoft Vista
Replies: 58
Views: 6472

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:33 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: To Everyone Who Said Pontiac Would Mess it up...
Replies: 29
Views: 5468

Re: (ragingfish)

Right, but GM is falling far behind the rest of the industry as far as design goes. The C6/Z06 is an exciting car and eats it competition for far less. But the res of the GM lineup seems quite ho-hum to me.LX platform for example, which seems to be what this car is aimed at, was a truly unique desig...
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:28 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Hot Rod project is making some progress....
Replies: 31
Views: 9760

Re: Hot Rod project is making some progress.... (high revin)

Quote, originally posted by high revin »The reason i went with a 400 is an easy ? to answer big cubes in a small package 400 are essentially a big block in a small block same as a 396 BB inside plus it will be stroked its the engine of choice if you wanna go fast in a light weight package thansk la...
by savedbyzero
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:22 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Would you make this trade in?
Replies: 33
Views: 7263

Re: (AKLGT)

Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »no. having had both.... not worth the hassle or dealing with the loss you would hit on a trade in. sure the GT is more fun imo, but not worth all the trouble. the slush box is still choppy and not smooth by any means. it's fun, but the 6MT can get a little old aft...
by savedbyzero
Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:25 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: thinking about getthing these for my vibe
Replies: 22
Views: 5935

Not my thing, but it's your car.
by savedbyzero
Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:22 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: To Everyone Who Said Pontiac Would Mess it up...
Replies: 29
Views: 5468

Re: (new05vibeowner)

It's just another rebadge. Yawn.
by savedbyzero
Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February07 VOTM poll OVERTIME! Closing 2-7-9 @ 9PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10109

Voted. The Riz is nice, clean, and no nonsense. Just how I like them.
by savedbyzero
Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Homemade cold air intake?
Replies: 21
Views: 3974

I tried. The GT didn't like it. The problem is the MAF sensor placement. Gotta be perfect.Save up for a tried, true, and tested company. There's a reason some cost more than others. A lot of research goes into each company's design. Do some research and see which would work best for your needs. I lo...
by savedbyzero
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: engine internals
Replies: 13
Views: 2400

Internals wouldn't be completely necessary if your just going bolt-ons. However, the weak link in the 2ZZ is the oil gear. It just can't keep up with the high-revs for an extended amount of time. Not sure if anyone has stepped up to produce an aftermarket one or not. I'm sure there is as the Elise s...
by savedbyzero
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2007 NAIAS pictures. 56k beware.
Replies: 36
Views: 4825

Re: (Toasted7)

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 »We finally get to see those horribly expensive chrome wheels on a Vibe... how about that? They look as horrid as I thought they would.I would agree. When is Pontiac gonna get it?
by savedbyzero
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Can I post a "kill" in here?
Replies: 11
Views: 1891

Re: Can I post a "kill" in here? (ColonelPanic)

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »That's what keeps all the crap off this site so it doesn't turn into the 99.9% other car forums out there that are nothing but a big heap of immaturity and chauvinism. Belive it or not, there are people who don't care to hear about "kills" or the ...