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I am surprised at the number of people buying used compact cars now with the gas so high. Even my father wants to buy a year old cavelier to drive instead of his truck. Cheap beaters are the way to go man.

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I must agree with Jaycie. A good friend of mine in a local band had to buy a van after his nissan truck died. Its just much easier than wrestling stuff into a smaller vehicle, and you can still get decent gas mileage with a mini-van. I understand if you want to stick with a car or wagon though. In t...

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That person who built that car is a moron. If his fuel line has the slightest leak of vapor come out, his high watt amp is right there to ignite it! And where did he get that horrid kit from?! Toys-R-Us? I...I...need to sit down. Some people.....hahaha.

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Totally different car, same name. The vibe is based on the Carolla platform anyways, so it has nothing to do with those other ugly things in those pictures.

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I wouldn't worry. Just change your oil, and use only premium gas from now on. I personally don't like octane boosters, and would just stick to the premium. Cars nowadays can compensate for just about everything, and while regular is not good for the gt engine, it should be alright.

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Hahaha! I was just rear ended last week by a 16 year old girl in her dads Impala. It was just a big bump really, but she said I stopped too fast. I then told her that a red light means stop, and I had been stopped for about 20 seconds before she roared up and hit me. Her dads Impalla had a cracked b...

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I have the monotone, so I have no experience with cladding, but my last wax with Tech Wax was great and I was very pleased with the one step results. It goes on more clear than white, and it came off my mirrors and glass with ease. Not sure if that helps with cladding, but I found it easy to clean o...

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Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»My Robot can beat up your Robot!!Mine will be trained in the ninja arts. I can't wait until they are common place and I can customize it myself.

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No response? Ok...how about should Flip-Side put pants on when posting on GenVibe? Yes or No.

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I am sure he means the Sunfire, which is what replaced the Sunbird. I don't plan on buying a new car any time soon, because I am simply too poor after leaving the service. Hence "The Dodge".

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Way to go bro.

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http://www.onrobo.com/enews/02...shtmlA new vacume robot by samsung actually maps out each room of your house so it can actually tell where it is and where it is going. If you are away from home, you can connect to it over the internet and control it with the onboard camera to check on your house.I ...

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Bought a 93' Dodge Shadow ES, with the 3.0 v6 for $1200. 120,000 miles, but its just a point A to B car...plus it's pretty quick. I was looking for a sunbird but I bought the competitor becuase it was super cheap and ran decent for a beater. It's faster than the vibe, and its a 5 speed which is rath...

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Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»If the visor hits the mirror, move it out of the way by pivoting the entire extension arm at the windhield side pivot point, then do the fine adjustment of the mirror side pivot point for proper viewing angle.Mine did that from the dealer until I figured this ou...

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Whatever color grows back and regenerates like "the wolverine"? So all these primer spots will dissapear once again under a sea of neptune.

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Way to go bro.

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What beer do you drink in your vibe?1. Beast2. Pabst3. Natty Lite4. BuschReally though, how about a poll on why people decided to buy the vibe? Like cargo space, fuel economy, family hauling, sport/utility, ect.

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Looks ok, but you can do the same thing with less than half the cash and a piece of carpet.

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I sometimes wish I got the GT as well. I didn't even get a manual because my wife hates them, so I am slow. Looking at the mpg though, and I'm glad I have a base vibe grocery-getter. I would be Mr. lead-foot if I had a GT.Now all I need is a Trubo-Diesel VW Golf and I'll be in heaven.

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I tried it in my old S-10 and it made my mpg worse. The air going into your engine is not a constant flow. I don't believe those venturi things work at all.

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"Ding Machine". Self-explainatory.

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Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»You can get it from brandsport.com for about $12 shipped (+$4.50 handling for orders under $25.). Shipping is more outside the lower 48.http://www.brandsport.com/toy-85242-12090.htmlThanks a bunch Ragingfish. Mine got bent, and I have to replace the whole bla...

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Until they have a prototype fabricated, I would consider this vapor-ware. It won't be the same thing as the real GT-R kit anyway, so I wouldn't bother until I saw it.

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Wait...wait...WAIT! I posted the original information on the REAL GT-R kit eons ago! ASC Automotive made the GT-R kit for GM and does not plan on making it production, I know because I spoke with them. The pictures on the site posted are the originals with the ASC kit installed. If another company t...

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I am very very....very proud of you all. I leave for a few months and you guys added 2 pages to this thread. So much wisdom and knowledge can be gained from this culmination of genious.Anyways...so I was in the shower today (a real hot shower) and I farted just like I had a few minutes before. For s...

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I purchased my anti-fatigue mat at Lowes, and Home Depot does not carry it. They do carry various mats and cartpet runners though, and any of their stock that is on a big roll can be measured out and cut to your needs.My links on the first page are down due to me canceling comcast. I'll get them bac...

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I've used that exact material to make floor mats for my S-10. They worked pretty good and are cheap to make. They got stiff after a while though, and started shifting around after 1 year of abuse (snow, mud, construction job)Looks great in your car bro.

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Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Progressive wanted $7600 a year for me!!!!!!! I was about to buy an '88 Monta Carlo SS with my own cash but my mom wouldn't let me buy a used car. Eek!

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Calling USAA today to switch over. I paid my last 6 months of insurance off in only 4 months, so Gieco owns me some cash. It was a learning experience. Do not tell the insurance company that you are moving so you can keep cheaper insurance. My old coverage would have covered me nationwide and I'm su...

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Just transferred my insurance from South Carolina to my future home, Michigan. I went from $550 every 6 months to $1200. My jaw hit the floor. South Carolina has a horrible drunk driving problem, terrible drivers, and some of the worst designed road systems. My provider contributed this rise to Mich...

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Hate to say it, but with a new car what would you expect? If you are under 21, paying insurance on a new car is a disaster. Thats why I drove used up pieces of crap. It's the price you pay for reliability and responsibility I'm afraid. I got 2 tickets my first year of driving, but since I kept the s...

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Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe Â»Each time, I contest the charges, and take it to traffic court. Always has ended up that I get PBJ (Probation Before Judgement)Try doing that in Grand Blanc, or Flint Michigan and you will have a rude awakening. The county prosecutor has the option to press ch...

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I know that honda had some inventive ideas with this truck, but I still think its ugly as sin. Not to mention it only comes with a v6. Yes the v6 is 255hp and would be fine for someone like me, but a truck needs a v8 for towing/hauling/trailering.

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The more matrix guys that post here, the better. You guys have information that we seldom hear or talk about, that we can find usefull too. The matrix has far more aftermarket parts available and when Matrix forums set up group buys, they let us in on the action when possible.

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Everyone seen the new honda truck? I for one can't stand the look of the poor thing. It's more like an Element with a truck bed. Yuck. Toyota and Nissan is going to eat Honda's truck line alive.Ridgeline Element

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It's another Canadian in a Matrix! Everyone get him! Naw man, you are right where you belong. Welcome to Genvibe! We have a lot of trixxers here so you are not alone my good man.

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Quote, originally posted by kostby Â»What's really scary is that by committing now to a decision to KEEP all their car lines (even the drastically underperforming ones that SHOULD be sold or killed-off), they are virtually assuring themselves that the decline in sales and market share will continue!...

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Absolutely! Uhhh crud, when is it? Will I have time to clean this traveling monstrosity! My vibe is so nasty inside from the moving preparations that leaves cover the floor, and mountain dew bottles bounce around in the cargo area.If it takes place some time after April I should be able to make it. ...

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»BTW, the stickers come off with a hairdryer, followed by Goo-Gone.I was hesitant to use my goo gone on the paint because it has petroleum products in it. I found that a cloth with soap, and then gently rubbing with tech wax completed the job nicely. I was opt...

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Quote, originally posted by Pablo1669 Â»I'm guessing Oxford?(also my hometown)Hey! How did you know? You have a good memory my friend. Be there for a while until I can get a job, and find my own place. Helping my parents refurbish their house, and moving out once my wife and I get some decent jobs. ...

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Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»I think if you get bad reception you can put a small washer in between the base and the antenna to help improve it.I just use aluminum foil. Ever since I lost my antenna to a car wash 4 months ago, I noticed a slight decrease in range. I have had no antenna for ...

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Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Got my Progress RSB on Ebay.Hotchkis also has a front and rear sway bar set. Much more expensive than the Progress rear bar alone. Many people have noted that the main gain is in the rear bar anyway, but I have yet to see it for myself. Biggest gain in handling...

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Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Did you take pics?Nope, my wife had the camera with her. The Pontiac Logo on my hatch has fade to light pink, so I'll be doing that one soon. Should be able to get picks of that one.

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Well, I have been "Force Shaped" out of the Air Force because we were overmanned. Congress has a funny sense of humor. I'll be back in Michigan come April with little more than an honorable discharge and a pat on the back, so someone give me a job...I mean...so we will have one more Michig...

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Been in the high 70s and low 80s down here. I have one set of rims and tires. Wait....I'm moving back to Michigan in 3 weeks...NOOOOoooooo.

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Umm....why not just have them paint over that panel too? Any vibe with the monotone package comes with that piece painted, so if you are getting a repaint get that done too. Why waste time and risk damaging your car bro?

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I agree. On some cars the strut towers are far from the firewall, and may actually gain cornering ability from the added stability. The vibe/matrix towers are darn close to the firewall, and have enough support stock. I'm backing RagingFish on this one.I've heard other members talking about the Mega...

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I finally got off my (removed) and removed the dealer tag that was placed on my vibe without my approval. If they are going to advertise on our cars, they should pay us. So I checked some sources, and came up with the best way to remove those stubborn badges.First, I heated the badge with a hair dry...

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Quote, originally posted by kostby Â»Hmmm. Probably a valid military vehicle concept lurking in there somewhere. YES! With the ability to spin at high rpms, this can be the first vehicle to make the "Death Blossom" a reality. Hahaha. Whoever drives the thing is sure to get sick. P.S. "...

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Good deal bro. I'm not saying Tech wax is the absolute best, because I have not seen a side by side comparison. I do know that my favorite Eagle One Wet wax was not as shiny. I wanted to try the new Nano Wax by Eagle One, because I always used their products, but Pep boys had Tech Wax and not Nano. ...

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