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by lowincash
Mon May 23, 2011 4:15 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Worst tinting experience ever -- Rant! --
Replies: 3
Views: 1297

Re: Worst tinting experience ever -- Rant! -- (HawaiiPontiacLover)

it's a pain in the a$$ dealing with these folks that's doing a half a$$ job =/
by lowincash
Sun May 22, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Worst tinting experience ever -- Rant! --
Replies: 3
Views: 1297

Worst tinting experience ever -- Rant! --

So I've decided to have my windshield tint redone with something lighter and have searched all over but could not find a place nearby that has the film I want. I wanted to use the Llumar Air Blue 80 which is an 80% ceramic film that blocks about 43% of the heat coming in. Finally found one that's ab...
by lowincash
Fri May 20, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Traction Control VSC & Check Engine Lights On
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

Re: (lowincash)

hmm will a nail in the tire cause these lights to come on? Today I saw a nail in the rear passenger side tire and while getting the tire fixed I told the guy about the lights that came on and he says it might be possible so idk =/
by lowincash
Fri May 20, 2011 12:58 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2009+ Vibes: Compatibility with Toyota Matrix Bluetooth controls?
Replies: 15
Views: 6086

I think the xm radio is with the stock radio so if you changed out the head unit you will need to get a xm receiver and subscribe under the new receiver.As for the subwoofer, after the shop installed my head unit, the sub didn't work and they needed to add some kind of RCA wire or something to make ...
by lowincash
Thu May 19, 2011 5:03 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Traction Control VSC & Check Engine Lights On
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

Re: (star_deceiver)

hmm weird, I went to go get gas after lunch and all the lights are not on anymore.
by lowincash
Thu May 19, 2011 4:08 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Traction Control VSC & Check Engine Lights On
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

My VSCoff light is flashing and check engine light is on along with the traction control icon thing. Do you think it's safe to drive it for a couple more days till I get it checked out by the dealer? I need to go on a short road trip first lol
by lowincash
Sun May 15, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Use the "clear" button @ the gas pump
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

interesting, i always get the receipt print out and after that the screen clears to the standby mode till the next customer. you think doing that clears the info?
by lowincash
Fri May 13, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1863134

gas went down another 2cents today!!! $4.25/gallon =Don a happier note, I seem to be getting better mpg after I did an oil change last week haha
by lowincash
Thu May 12, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Finally got a new stereo -- 2009 vibe gt
Replies: 6
Views: 1384

Re: Finally got a new stereo -- 2009 vibe gt (Blanco_Diablo)

Upgrade it is indeed. Sound is so much better lol I'm just trying to decide if I should get the harness to make the steering wheel controls work again. I missed using it =/
by lowincash
Wed May 11, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Finally got a new stereo -- 2009 vibe gt
Replies: 6
Views: 1384

Re: Finally got a new stereo -- 2009 vibe gt (BlueCrush)

thanks =D I should have changed it out a long long time ago lol
by lowincash
Wed May 11, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Finally got a new stereo -- 2009 vibe gt
Replies: 6
Views: 1384

Finally got a new stereo -- 2009 vibe gt

My volume button broke a long while back and was too lazy to bring it to dealer to replace. Finally bought a Kenwood head unit, the KDC-348U. It's pretty basic, just wanted to be able to play music from a flash drive and have other options too. Took a long time to get the audio adjustments right tho...
by lowincash
Tue May 10, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 7729023

woohoo! added a new kenwood head unit today, finally got rid of my stock unit with the busted volume button lol
by lowincash
Tue May 10, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got my first "Nice car" compliment today
Replies: 7
Views: 1685

your beach there looks so nice and clean, our beaches here are all dark green and murky hahanice vibe btw =]
by lowincash
Mon May 09, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: $3 rebate on FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filters
Replies: 13
Views: 4192

Hmm didn't see this, I already bought a filter from autozone today. You think it'll work if I just put some baking soda on the filter? lol
by lowincash
Mon May 09, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 7729023

My car hit 30,000 miles today and I changed the in cabin air filter, man that thing was disgusting! It was full of gunk and hair and leaves o_O
by lowincash
Mon May 09, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1863134

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »As of last night, it had dropped two cents back to $4.17! Yay !Ours went down two cents too! It's at $4.27 today =D
by lowincash
Mon May 09, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Ever ridden in the back of your Vibe?
Replies: 38
Views: 7364

Re: Ever ridden in the back of your Vibe? (J_TO_ENVY)

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »Same here. I'm so used to always being the driver that the times I have been a passenger in the front or rear, I seem to end up getting slight motion sickness .hmm I always get motion sickness when I'm a passenger in other cars too =/ When I'm driving I'm fine...
by lowincash
Fri May 06, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Ever ridden in the back of your Vibe?
Replies: 38
Views: 7364

my dad sits in the back seat sometimes and he says the ride is a lot bumpier back there lol
by lowincash
Thu May 05, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Last payment
Replies: 23
Views: 3862

Re: Last payment (tpollauf)

Congrats K-Nine, an awsome feeling indeed haha
by lowincash
Wed May 04, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Projector Headlights for 2001-2010 Vibe
Replies: 11
Views: 5626

Re: Re: (keithvibe)

haha just saw this thread =P My buddy Richard owns that site and he did all the retrofits for me on my previous cars. My retrofit for the vibe came out to be close to $1g but that's because I had to buy new headlights to send to him but then I was able to resell my headlights to another vibe owner w...
by lowincash
Tue May 03, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I just pushed out my first baby... Its a GT!
Replies: 16
Views: 3214

Welcome to genvibe :DThe title had me cracking up a bit lol
by lowincash
Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1863134

I am looking forward to the day when gas will fall below $2.00 a gallon again =]
by lowincash
Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1863134

Paid $4.19/gallon for regular yesterday and just a couple miles down the road there was a chevron that's $4.39/gallon for regular
by lowincash
Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1863134

I filled up this morning for $3.91/gallon for regular gas. Later this afternoon I drove by the same gas station and it's at $3.97/gallon. I'm sure it's going to be more tomorrow =/
by lowincash
Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: G~off's - 2009 GT
Replies: 70
Views: 22092

Looking good, DressedInBlack, I was expecting a black car haha
by lowincash
Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Started Driving Slower Again
Replies: 25
Views: 4254

It's times like this I'm glad I have a 4cyl car lol Just a few weeks ago I've been thinking about getting a 2011 dodge charger, but I'll wait on that for now haha
by lowincash
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Joshuaeb09's Platinum 09 GT (Added Exterior Lighting and Amp pics)
Replies: 77
Views: 19892

car's looking good =] just curious how bright are those LED brake lights and turn signals during the day?
by lowincash
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Windshield Wiper Blades 2009 & 2010 Part Numbers
Replies: 7
Views: 3114

I just replaced my front driver side and rear wipers with new refills, the toyota dealer didn't have the passenger side in stock so have to wait a few days. Front ones were pretty easy now that I know how to do it, I had tried removing it before but I was pulling from the wrong end =/ rear ones were...
by lowincash
Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:54 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Windshield Wiper Blades 2009 & 2010 Part Numbers
Replies: 7
Views: 3114

cool thanks for the parts number, i'm just going to get them from toyota since my pontiac dealer told me to go to toyota as they don't stock them lolbtw how hard is it to install? i usually just replace the whole thing on my other cars so just wondering how to go about replacing the rubber part =]
by lowincash
Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2009 wiper blades
Replies: 23
Views: 4939

Re: 2009 wiper blades (J_TO_ENVY)

thanks for the info =]I need to replace mine soon, it leaves streak marks all the time no matter how well I clean them lol
by lowincash
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch!
Replies: 20
Views: 4713

Re: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch! (bodhi_tree777)

Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 »what sounds crazy to me is that with only $5000 coverage, the victim's car doesn't get covered first..? If yours cost $3900 (or whatever it was) to repair, you should get that check first thing and then let the bad driver eat the out of pocket costs. LAME....
by lowincash
Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch!
Replies: 20
Views: 4713

Re: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch! (ColonelPanic)

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »The good thing is at least you have someone you could pin it on. I recently became not so fortunate in that aspect... What boggles my mind in your case though is how someone only had $5,000 in property damage coverage and still was able to legally drive. Wi...
by lowincash
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:06 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch!
Replies: 20
Views: 4713

Quick update, finally got my car back today and all is good.Man stupid Infinity insurance takes forever to get things done I still haven't received the check yet but should get it in a day or two so I had to pay out of pocket to fix car first.What was lame was that the guy that hit my car only had $...
by lowincash
Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:21 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Sunroof Squeak
Replies: 3
Views: 748

mine gets that nasty sound too lol only sometimes tho. I'll probably bring it to dealer to fix once I get my fixed =/
by lowincash
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:19 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: J to Envy is our August 2010 MOTM
Replies: 28
Views: 7933

Re: J to Envy is our August 2010 MOTM (J_TO_ENVY)

Sorry, I just saw this post, congrats =D
by lowincash
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:18 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: JetBlackVibeGT is our October VOTM Winner!
Replies: 11
Views: 2963

awsome, congrats dude!
by lowincash
Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch!
Replies: 20
Views: 4713

Re: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch! (jake75)

Yeah I think the cop should have booked him or something, he was drunk when he hit my car but took the cops so long to get here he sobered up but the cop did say he smell alcohol in his breath but he was at home and nothing much they can do in regards to charging him for DUI since he wasn't driving ...
by lowincash
Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch!
Replies: 20
Views: 4713

damn hit and runners! karma's a b**ch!

My whole driver side is scratched and dented while parked at my friends place Thank goodness my friend was sitting near my car at the time and witnessed the whole thing. This pick up truck was reversing up the hill pretty fast at least 25mph and hit my car along with two other cars and then fled the...
by lowincash
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Fixed my 2009 Gt broken radio knob!
Replies: 101
Views: 143659

I was going to have mine fixed by the dealer along with a couple other stuffs but been lagging it. They said they need my car overnight to fix the things so I need to find a dealer that gives free loaners lol
by lowincash
Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Speedometer Off A Couple MPH's?
Replies: 40
Views: 10300

My 09 GT is off by about 4mph but after getting some wider tires it's only off by 3mph now.
by lowincash
Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:05 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Re-tinting
Replies: 10
Views: 2241

yah 5% is too dark, but I think it just takes some getting use to. My back windows are 15% but still felt it was too light so added a second layer of 50% to it which brings it to about 7.5% It doesn't seem too dark but then again, my fronts are only 70% tinted so it doesn't feel too dark =/
by lowincash
Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:16 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Using a 9005 bulb in place of a 9006 bulb... will it hurt anything?
Replies: 9
Views: 2620

Re: Using a 9005 bulb in place of a 9006 bulb... will it hurt anything? (J_TO_ENVY)

I've tried using 9005 in 9006 housing before when I had my accord. It looks a lot brighter but actual light on the road was only a bit better than stock so it wasn't worth the risk. I only had it for a month or so then went to HIDs. Using the 9005 messed up the headlight's cutoff line so it created ...
by lowincash
Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Best brand of headlight bulbs??
Replies: 15
Views: 7134

Re: Best brand of headlight bulbs?? (Whelan)

I tried the HIR too and they are the best as far as halogen goes. Little bit of modifying the bulb then fits right in and you get noticeably brighter light output. now that you mention it, whelan, when I bought my first HID kit back in 2002 it was $650 lol now a days I can get a complete projector r...
by lowincash
Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Has anyone damaged your Vibe and made a run for it?
Replies: 19
Views: 2741

Good thing you caught up with that guy and him paying for it! Someone had backed into my front while I was parked outside and my front bumper was popped out and hanging. My driver side headlight was aimed kinda low too so it must be quite a hit...unfortunately I don't know who hit mine =/ Good thing...
by lowincash
Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Car's officially fully paid!
Replies: 29
Views: 5769

Re: (kostby)

Quote, originally posted by kostby »Congrats! Does this mean you need to change your screen name to 'GotSomeCash'??? LOLlol it's more like "HadSomeCash" =P
by lowincash
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Car's officially fully paid!
Replies: 29
Views: 5769

I'm trying to get debt free, I've already paid off few credit cards and got two more to go. Hopefully in a few months I'll be debt free =D so far the car was the biggest debt but kinda glad that's out of the way.
by lowincash
Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Car's officially fully paid!
Replies: 29
Views: 5769

thanks =] I actually had about 19 more payments to go but since I've saved enough I'd rather pay off the car so I don't spend it on useless things haha
by lowincash
Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Car's officially fully paid!
Replies: 29
Views: 5769

Car's officially fully paid!

Went to the bank today and paid off the car =D Feels great to have this burden off my shoulders haha now I'm officially broke lol
by lowincash
Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ran into a bug
Replies: 12
Views: 2284

Re: Ran into a bug (scherry2)

I was thinking what kind of bug could have caused that lol Good thing wasn't too bad =/
by lowincash
Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Anyone eles hate chrome?
Replies: 13
Views: 3588

Re: Anyone eles hate chrome? (midnight)

is that the 09-10 vibe? I played around with the idea of painting or putting some vinyl over the chrome grill but never gotten around doing it. You should take a picture of it from farther away =Dhere's what I wanted mine to look like, I just photoshopped it and was thinking of doing this one day =D