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joshuaeb09

Just build your own O2 sim. You can find diagrams online and all the parts you need cost no more than $15. I ran for the longest time on a sim (Full Header = No Pre Cat =P) with 0 issues. All the spark fouler/extender methods will eventually pop a P0420 again. Just make sure you only sim the POST ca...

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Hey Man, Here's some more info than what I had PM'd you (just so everyone else can chime in or get the info) : 1.) It will fit, but its a little tight and I would use the gasket that comes with the header 2.) Since the pre-cat was in the OE manifold you will pop a p0420 a.) Can fix with a spark plug...

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Well its official the Vibe is passing on to my bro. Found a sweet deal on an 05 Expedition Limited fully loaded. While I will miss the Vibe nothing rides quite like a 2.5ton luxury SUV .

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The belt actually isn't too bad to change. Your going to need an 19mm socket and a fairly long breaker bar. I would also recommend having a second person to help out(small hands helps alot, mine are pretty big I got some scraped knuckles doing mine). If you take of the passenger side wheel and remov...

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I do not recommend grabbing the underdrive pulley or the alternator pulley. The underdrive pulley, while it fits, has some serious belt tracking issues with out 2AZFE belt configuration(I tired a large number of different sized belts). The OEM alternator pulley is a decoupler pulley so installing th...

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Nice job there on the front speaker adapters. I should've thought of that when I gutted mine to put the infinities in.

joshuaeb09

Not sure about the 2003's, but if you don't mind not having a spare you could more than fit the AMP and more back there. You might also have room under the passenger side of the dash if you get creative. I know I have tons of room behind my glovebox in my 09.

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The glow are just some cheap imported 30 led strips off of ebay. The ones in the map lights are 2 3x2 Arrays in each that I put together. The other dome lights are some cheap 4x2 5050 SMD boards off of ebay as well.

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Updated mod list and added a pic of my new Cerwin Vegas!

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Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»eBay is your best bet for getting one cheap. Amazon as well. I picked up mine from one of the sellers on there for like 50% off list. Mine was listed for 08 Scion Xb but if you pull up the application guide from K&N its the same intake. Plus with the searc...

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I second the K&N, but most SRI's for the 08+ Scion XB should fit.

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It could also be a speed sensor thing. I know that if you have VSC it should have a speed sensors at every wheel. I know that my Cruise has the same weirdness, but that's due to the fact that I removed the governor via the unichip which basically tricks the speed senors.

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As most domelights are - switched I just wired mine to a switch next to the traction control switch. If you really want to you could use a relay, If you look for an alarm installation sheet you should be able to find the - trigger for the domes.

joshuaeb09

I have a cheapo 50 dollar code puller. Its nothing fancy just has the ability to pull codes and wipe them. Its really all I need for diagnostics. Been thinkin about getting a flux2 tho. Its like the Scangauge but integrates with the unichip.

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UniChip Update: Retuned for 2009 Scion TC I/E @ 91. I slammed the gas with T/C and A/C off and I didn't move for a second . Not sure what was louder bouncing off 6.5 K or the tires Also my Pulleys came in save the Alt pulley . Anxiously waiting so I can install em.

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Quote, originally posted by blackrayne »So I just found out the hard way about *not* twisting the dome lights to remove them. How did you remove the whole assembly? I seem to have a loose dome light floating about up there now and we can't figure out how to get the assembly to come out to retrieve t...

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You don't need to take the throttle body off to clean it. If you really think your TB and top end need a good cleaning try the Seafoam spray its pretty good stuff. Just spray it in there real good let it sit for a while then fire it up and run it through the gears. I would do this before I change th...

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Quote, originally posted by Adam24303 Â»Not sure if I mentioned before but during the last trip to the dealership to take care of the pedal they installed the two missing center caps on my rear wheels. I wish my local dealer had been so inclined. They wanted 80 bucks for the caps. I actually think i...

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Congrats it was definitely the 20's that did it for me that and those 15's u got in the back that thing has to slam.

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If you are popping an emission code it will throw all 3 lights on and sometimes put u in limp mode. Sucks when it happens on the freeway. I would check for the dreaded p0420. I would borrow a code reader so you can see what code it is throwing. .

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It sounds like the Vehicle is going into Limp mode. The same thing happened to me when my tune was too lean and before I starting siming the rear o2. Even tho its not throwing codes I would check both 02 sensors, the MAF, and check all your ECU connections as well as fuses. Have you done a complete ...

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I mixed in Kendal Versatrans and mine is doing just fine. Every few oil changes I drop whats in the pan and then top it off with the VersaTrans. Of course I also get the VersaTrans for free so I'm not complaining. But my transmission also doesn't see your "average" driving

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Fastest I've ever hit after removing the roadspeed limiter is 135MPH. At that point I was running out of road And this was a private stretch out in the middle of nowhere. As in not a public road.

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lol When I had my expedition I used some relay trickery to get my angel eyes to stay on and blink with the turn signals. Was actually pretty cool.

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My choice would be a low mileage C6 now that I can afford one . Even tho the insurance would be killer it would be an awesome platform to play with

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Well Guys I took the plunge and ordered the NST Pulleys for the Scion Tc. 20% Underdrive Crank, Lite WP, and 20% Overdrive ALT. I am anxious to see how they perform once they come in and I can get them on the car. I'm starting to run out of performance mods this might possibly be the last one. lol

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Quote, originally posted by bigdaddyjosh »I love the look...That being said, I do have some thoughts. What is the purpose of a giant sub box in a hatchback. You can't haul anything, unless you take it out. Do you have a second vehicle? The sub box takes all of 5 minutes to pull out, and I didn't rea...

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Actually the radio swap was a breeze. If you check out my garage u can see what the trim piece looks like installed.

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With the more aggressive tunes on my Unichip I get a good "boost" every time I pound on the gas

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Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »man ive gotta see this beast in person!lol Never heard it referred to as a beast before.

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Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Hey on a side note:if you have subs and wanna hear em go to work....download Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot"it's awesome Thats why I like the rearveiw on the 09 its screwed in. I just have to tighten the screw every now and again.

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Only towards the top and middle. Although my rearveiw is unusable and my phone holster (uppermost left corner) shakes uncontrollably. My beltronics display also gets fuzzy and some times it does a little dance on the dashboard lol. But my favorite is the added benefit of free massage chairs

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I gave up on the anti foulers with my 09. Tried stacking 'em, steel wool, etc. I ended up dropping the cash on an 02 Sim. It really did the trick no more p0420 from no precat and my 02 sensor looks completely normal

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^Agreed. Very Nice on the plates. Slightly envious now. My last memorable encounter with a Vibe was some highschool kid that wanted to race from what I could tell he was bone stock. Kept revving it and what not. The look on his face when I opened it up was priceless.

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Thanks!,Yea the enclosure is sweet. Its actually a carry over from the Expedition I had before the Vibe, couldn't let it go. I figured if it was enough to give a fully loaded Eddie Bauer roof flex it should do nicely in the Vibe... lolI need to update the pic tho as now its facing the back and all t...

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These look just like the ones I have (I got 2 so I have a spare)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

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Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»I finally re-installed the K&N CAI after almost two weeks without it. I cleaned the MAF/IAT sensors and the air filter really well. I triple checked to make sure everything was nice and tight. Now I just wait and hope no lights come back on ...Was it the b...

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Im tempted to get one... but then I'd feel bad about how crappy my MPG is lol. You also need to get a header so I'm not one of the few 09 owners that has one. lol. If you do hit me up and I can send you the link for the 02 sim I used. p0420 codes suck.

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Installed Rear 02 Sim. No more pesky p0420 codes for me!

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I wouldn't go smaller in the front and back. Especially if you are concerned about losing mid bass. May be 6.5" components upfront and a decent pair of 6.5" coaxial's in back. I have 6.75" Kappas upfront with 6.5" Infinity reference in back and with my 3 12's I don't feel that I'...

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I see a decent gain on my 09 on pure highway driving... when I go the speed limit. But around town I get worse. Off course that could be all the other mods combined with my solid lead foot.

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I would analyze some pics of an install and compare it to what you have just to be sure. Also it might not be a 100% perfect fit as with my Scion TC header.

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Yea Make sure its deep socket with the Rubber Spark Plug boot makes pulling em out real easy.

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Pics be uploaded.

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By popular demand ... lol. I have refreshed the PICs including my New 3000K fogs. I also installed an O2 sim to get rid of those pesky P0420 codes from not having a pre cat.

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Quote, originally posted by tpollauf Â»Congratrs Josh. I bet you're NOT regretting your choice of color considering the record heat you folks are having down there in Texas You were so intimidating that no one ran against you You gotta love it man Yea the Black Interior is bad enough if I had black ...

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Thanks! I'll try to get more pics up especially since the header is lookin real nice now that the coloration has set in. Also going back to 3000K fogs so those pics should be up once I get them in as well. I've also been tempted to get a set of pulleys from NST so that may be something to look forwa...

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Just unplug it. I still got mine sittin in there. Plus if you ever pull those out you can just reconnect it.

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Right now the only 2 things on my exhaust are the factory cat and a magnaflow muffler. The Header deleted the precat and I removed the resonator. It can get pretty loud and when the engine hasn't fully warmed up I get some rasp in there. I can only imagine how ricerish it would sound without a muffl...

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My Rev limiter kicks at 6600 as well ... I have no speedlimiter tho. Highest I've done is about 130 MPH.

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