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Welcome to GenVibe! Doug, the owner of the rally Vibe, saw you at an event. Here's his rally Vibe...

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A drive-in might be a fun way to cap off Saturday night.

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Alright, looks like things are going along pretty well. I have a reservation at the Super 8 booked. It will be interesting, as I have to be in Michigan to accept my next apartment on the same day.

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Was looking forward to the Pontiac this year. But... friends wedding is same day. Will try to catch up on one of the other meetups later in the year. Will allow more time to complete upgrades! We will keep you updated. By the sounds of it, some people may also want a more localized meet for the Ohi...

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We'll plan something at a different time next year.

Anyway, bump! Anyone new want in?

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I would advise getting bigger tires. I have 17s with a stock tire size of 215/50/17. The general rule of thumb is up ten on width, down five on aspect ratio.

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So I had a fun last weekend.... http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/134D39FD-36D2-463D-A969-BD4902EF003B_zpsmdd4qy99.jpg http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/A8E5BD75-7940-4C6B-8270-DDEE639185F1_zpsrk1utmuw.jpg RallyVibe guy, Doug, and I cut our teeth on how to install a super...

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hello, im just curious my pontiac seems to have the 2ZZ-GE VVT-i engine and its a 2007 Pontiac Vibe now would i be able to switch out that engine for a 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine? Did you mean it has the 1ZZ-FE? Black intake manifold instead of silver one? If so, a 2ZZ-GE swap is possible. But it require...

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Fiesta has a very similar MSRP ($200 more) and Fit is $1400 more than Sonic. Kia Rio is actually less. I'm not saying Sonic is the epitome of the compact/subcompact car, I'm saying it isn't terrible. I've driven them, I know people with them, and I worked at an Advance Auto store where they had a So...

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I also got some new tires installed and on my Vibe over the past weekend. Nice upgrade there Nick. Also it looks like a much cleaner shop there compared to what I Was able to offer :o Enjoy the smoother ride Well, it's not exactly that kind of shop. It's at an engineering firm up in Flint that spon...

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I also got some new tires installed and on my Vibe over the past weekend. The noisy and heavy winter tires are now off and I am glad to have the quieter ride and no more squishy sidewall that comes 215/70R15 winter tires. My new tires are 215/50R17 Cooper Zeon RS3-As. I was quite pleased with what I...

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Well I know one thing from being in a family that has worked for Chevy forever. The trax is a nice decent car, the Buick encore is basically a shoe with wheels, stupid design. Not to bag on anyone but the sonic was a horrible car to make. Not a good model and basically a death trap. Not safe lol. T...

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Oh wow. Those are some nice projectors. I just have Morimoto Mini H1s. I haven't even had them for six months and I'm already planning my next set of lights. And just a little FYI - Do not have the halos wired up to be on with the headlights. There are certain halos (specifically the Mirimoto XB hal...

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I made an easy little how-to to help with this exact thing

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Welcome to GenVibe! That's quite the clean Vibe you're getting. And 06 too, so last year for AWD. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Let us know if you have any questions at all!

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The little tab where the bumper covers screws to the fender broke off. You could try and fix it by getting some high-strength epoxy or JB Weld or something and affix it back into place. It may not be perfect, but it's cheaper than a new cover.

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Corolla, Matrix FWD, and Vibe GT axle beams will fit. Only concern if you acquire one from the Corolla is the torsion beam that acts as a sway bar may be different. But there's so many stock torsion beams out there, or even the Progress one which is thicker, that you'll be fine getting one if it is ...

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If it weren't almost 600 miles one way for me, I would probably be there. I've seen previously there has been a few local meets up in Erie, PA. Do they still do any up there? There have been a few up that way, and I drove from Minnesota to get to one. Quite the hall that was... but it was fun. Pont...

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It's been a long and harsh winter, with my numbers ranging from 26-28mpg. But they must have put the regular gas in this fillup because my MPG gauge is reading a 10% improvement in fuel economy, equating to about 30mpg on the gauge, and FAR more miles read per fuel gauge tick.

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Very nice! Are your headlights both chrome so they match? Or do you want to go to the 03/04's black bezel lights? Either way, the chromes don't look bad with the 03/04 bumper.

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I might actually be able to make this one. I'll have to make a few calls to confirm, but you can probably count me in for Friday and Saturday, and I'll take off sometime Sunday Morning. Great! I'll add you once we have a confirmation. Feel free to post up on the GenVibe Facebook page, too, if you h...

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Welcome to GenVibe! Your Vibe looks good, and you've got a solid idea where you want to go with it. As for LED interior lights, I actually make a write-up on swapping to interior LEDs, which is located in my signature.

Any more questions, do not hesitate to ask!

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kaflex wrote:
KITT222 wrote: ?? - Jeff (Bookface page)

That'll be me

Great, thanks!

First post updated and more formal!

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I replaced the valve cover gasket, changed the oil, found a heater hose leaking, replaced one hose, ordered the other. I drained the coolant and will change it. I pulled the shifter apart to replace the bulb, what a PITA. The easiest way to do it is to take off the shifter console, that thing is a ...

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Welcome to GenVibe! For the moment I'm living in Ohio, closer to Toledo in Findlay. I made a little how-to on posting pictures.

Hope this helps!

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The rally Vibe has AWD front springs (AWDs are slightly raised) and 09 rears, though the spring rate in the rear may be a bit much for the lighter car. The skidplate is a custom plate of really thick metal. Next time I'm there I can inquire.

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OE 17" is, I believe, 17x7. Or at least that's what my summer wheels are, and they use the 17" Vibe OE tire size of 215/50/17. Since I'm putting new tires on I've considered going up to 225/45/17s, but likely wont. Also, I wouldn't go too wide on OE 16s. Onl so wide a tire will fit. Genera...

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Welcome to GenVibe! Blind spots can be a bit of a thing on these cars, but I have my mirrors adjusted right and, as mentioned, the blind spot mirrors. This is my first and only car and the blind spots aren't a hindrance. Though reverse back-ins and parallel parking are tough as I don' know quite whe...

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Welcome to GenVibe! My Vibe is my first car, and I love it. I'm now 20 and living several states from home, and this car hasn't missed a beat. Even when hauling all my crap to/from college. So rest assured, that Vibe will last more than long enough for your son's purposes. And, if you or your son ar...

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Welcome to GenVibe! Your Vibe is quite clean. I like it. Also, there's a radio knob available on Shapeways.com that someone modeled that they claim fixed their issue. http://www.shapeways.com/product/4MVV6U5BP/radio-knob-for-2009-2010-pontiac-vibe" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fa...

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The Matrix lights are a different light than the Vibe lights. Even if the bolts line up, the will no fit right with the Vibe's body. And unfortunately there are zero options for Vibe aftermarket lights. That said I have plans to crack open a set of lights and make a custom set myself. If you look ar...

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I'm currently living in Findlay, so Tim could come down here and all three of us could caravan. Zane could meet us here as well.

So that's:

KITT222 - Nick (myself)
04zvibe - Zane
hotbug1776 - Andrew
vibenvy - Carrie
?? - Jeff (Bookface page)
tpollauf - Tim
gtv237 - ??

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Sounds good! Anyone that is interested, please let me know, and how firm of a 'yes' that is. If we end up with fewer than five people I'm going to email Pontiac and tell them to put us in a place not in front of the museum. I will also update with plans, hotel info, etc...

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June 22nd 2015 appears to be a Monday. Is that correct? Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st 2015. Heh, woops. Still have last year's date stuck in my head. No wait... That's two years ago. Argh. June 20th, the Saturday. Anyway, it's a cruise night! And it appears that despite my unanswered email, we'...

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GenVibe Meet 2015! June 20, 2015 in Pontiac, Illinois Hotels: Best Western There may or may not be a block reserved for us. I will need to call and confirm. There are others in Pontiac, but this is the one we have primarily stayed at the past two years. Quality Inn Right next to the Best Wesern Supe...

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I'd also consider the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring in your search. And also, if you want to go with Consumer Reports, the Cooper Zeon RS3-A is ranked #1 in performance all-season and is only $10 more per tire from Discount Tire. Though I understand that you don't exactly want/need a performance tire, th...

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There's also a hybrid version, but I'd say there's better chance of getting the wagon than the hybrid version.

Also, those bottom corners of the bumper are little winglets, and the openings go right to the tire.

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First, do a battery load test. It can be done with a load tester or a multimeter. Thanks for the info! I don't have a load tester or multimeter, so I'll probably just stop by Auto Zone and have them test the battery (This is something they can do, correct?). I'll keep you posted... Yes they can do ...

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Saturday I got a chance to meet up with Tim once more, but this time I went to Toledo and got to do something which will undoubtedly cause me to burn a LOT of my personal cash in the future: use a four-post lift. My father was very jealous. I finally got a chance to mount my newest mod: a trailer hi...

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I love the IM, but I'm banking on an Auris with new plastic. Not even nearly what the concept looks like. I checked the rear arm angles (IRS, woot!) and they were beyond flat, so expect not quite Vibe ride height, but close to it. Still though, I'd love it even if we get the boring EDM version. http...

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I quite enjoyed the Trax when I took a look at it. It's nearly the cheapest AWD vehicle you can get. Though you can definitely tell it's the Encore's cheaper cousin.

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I've had to mess with parking brake cables on my Vibe when I switched from rear drums to rear discs.It's really easy, but access is a pain. Take off the metal "skidplate" over the gas tank, under the flange bolts from the exhaust midpipe to the muffler so you can shift the exhaust around t...

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GenVibe people! I have emailed Pontiac and they'd gladly have us, and welcome us bringing other groups in. We just need to pick a date and we'll be set. Our choices are June 20th or July 18th. I'm leaning towards June. I'm also a bit excited that we may be shaking it up a little. I'll have monies so...

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There's the chassis brave the OP linked to that still has two available, and then the Ulta Racing brace has part number UR-ML2-714. I'd order the UR stuff through eBay and have previously and been satisfied. Any ended auctions linked to you can generally find the part numbers in the description if i...

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Hello hello people of the forum! The invites will be contingent upon civil behavior. Also to be invited would be the Sonic people, maybe Cobalt folks... Ideas on 'who' might be nice.

Also, if you're on the Bookface I invite you to Zippy McWheels. It's an odd but fun page.

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The front dome light, whether it be in the mirror (non-sunroof equipped models) or by the sunroof controls will not come on with the door. That's pretty much just a reading light. The center and rear lights will come on with the door. If you want more light, I suggest converting them to LED. I have ...

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I've heard that a dealer might be willing to zero it out for you. Then you get to experience it all over again!

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Wow, when they said Kia upsized the Soul they weren't kidding... I took a comparison pic with my Vibe next to a previous-generation Soul. Height-wise the Vibe is a little bigger as my Vibe is lowered. http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/43114af2-7bf7-4c62-afd4-efceccbd4626_zps14a55321.jpg

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The second gen is largely a warmed-over first gen, so first gen springs will be fine. Another member has had his 09 GT on S-Techs for a while now, and he loves them.

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That's one clever idea with the battery relocation. I want to relocate my battery as well. The CCA rating does meet Vibe specs, but my only concern would be if it's enough. Especially in the harsh cold my car would inevitably experience. That said, being inside the car is without a doubt better than...

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