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by thebarber
Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Retrofit headlights for 03 base vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2068

Re: Retrofit headlights for 03 base vibe

i can do it, i own http://www.facebook.com/kitchenerhid i have an extra set of vibe headlights that need a lense cleaning i could retrofit for you as im in canada and our dollar is weak right now, my rates are very reasonable right now i'd do $100CAD for the pair of headlights, $150CAD for the retro...
by thebarber
Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: HOW TO: convert spare tire well for REAL jack
Replies: 17
Views: 8616

Re: HOW TO: convert spare tire well for REAL jack

i like this idea
by thebarber
Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

handmedown03 wrote:Please pm me your info. I actually thought I sent a pm saying that but lo and behold, there isn't one in the sent box. I will try and take care of it tonight.
Got your PayPal

Pulling the wheel wed or Thurs, so I'll get this out at the end of the week

Steering wheel sold!
by thebarber
Mon Feb 01, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

handmedown03 wrote:I will take the steering wheel. Never heard back from you.
$100 USD to your door....as posted above
by thebarber
Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

bump
by thebarber
Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission destroyed today
Replies: 12
Views: 2172

Re: Transmission destroyed today

Trans swap done. Started at 10:am, one hour break for lunch, done at 4:00pm. Old fluid was black, with lots of metal particles and sheen. Rotating the input shaft by hand was noisy. The new trans was silent, and the fluid was clear when I dropped it before putting in the Amsoil. Swap went well. Rea...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131971

Re: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD

zbyers wrote:Dirty Vibe as requested!

NEW CHALLENGE: Reflection of your Vibe through an object (mirror, different cars rim, window, etc)
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NEW CHALLENGE:
a pic of your vibe from up high (at least 2 storeys)
by thebarber
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:16 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

anyone else need anything/did i forget to get back to someone?
by thebarber
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:39 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: THIS is how to buy tires (if you have lots of free time)
Replies: 4
Views: 2729

Re: THIS is how to buy tires (if you have lots of free time)

$48 for a mount/balance is cheap
by thebarber
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:31 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I bought the Mecham Macho Vibe
Replies: 12
Views: 3419

Re: I bought the Mecham Macho Vibe

$11000?!
by thebarber
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission destroyed today
Replies: 12
Views: 2172

Re: Transmission destroyed today

LUK is an aftermarket brand

i would just run that
by thebarber
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

I would like to know if I could get the dash cluster if available? The dealership working on my GT with the ongoing idle problem informed me today that they noticed the dash cluster back lighting wasn't coming on. They swear nothing they worked on would have made it go out. They recommend replacing...
by thebarber
Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

handmedown03 wrote:Want to buy the steering wheel if not sold. Would also like to buy 1 of the switch fillers by the hatch release.
How's $100usd to your door?
by thebarber
Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:12 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

got all the packages out and tracking info sent via PM to the buyers Do you have and what do you want for the outside temperature sensor, that is on the front of the radiator core support. I need both halves of the connectors and maybe a couple inches of the wires after the connection to tie back in...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

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by thebarber
Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Nice work Barber and some serious dedication on your part. Hey with the Vibe having a few less fasteners in it you should see improved fuel economy :lol: What was the original problem with the heater core? Plugged, leaked, clogged fin areas, etc? Definitely not a task that just anybody can do. Hope...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:06 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

BenWA wrote:
thebarber wrote:Should've parted it out. Would've been less work
I'd have bypassed it and done without heat, as awful as that can be. :lol:
uh, no

too cold
by thebarber
Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

Parts wrapped up for shipping

Sorry for the delay, folks

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by thebarber
Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

ken99287 wrote:Interested in the steering wheel and the head unit

15301

Thanks
HU is sold

Wheel is $120cad shipped
by thebarber
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

And judging by the handful of nuts and bolts I've got left, I improved the car, too
by thebarber
Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Should've parted it out. Would've been less work http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/vibe/heater%20core/IMG_20160114_164603514_zpsfnunfi72.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/vibe/heater%20core/IMG_20160114_183044002_zpsvirtwxry.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/...
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: carbon fibre stubby antennas
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: carbon fibre stubby antennas

treesleavedents wrote:How long are they and how do they look on the car?
ill pop one on my vibe later

but theyre 4.75"
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

list updated
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:01 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

later today this will be going in...

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by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:58 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: carbon fibre stubby antennas
Replies: 2
Views: 669

carbon fibre stubby antennas

as some of you might know, i own/operate Kitchener HID (www.facebook.com/kitchenerHID) i ordered in some stubby CF antennas thru my HID manufacturer i've got 9 left in stock now $10CAD/7USD picked up in waterloo, ontario, canada, $20CAD/$14USD shipped in the lower 48 or canada http://i22.photobucket...
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:42 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission destroyed today
Replies: 12
Views: 2172

Re: Transmission destroyed today

the c60 bolts right on, ive done the swap in my driveway

id do the clutch while you're in there....

you just need to take one of the sensors of your c59 and put it on the c60
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Now I have four Vibes, back down to three.
Replies: 15
Views: 5113

Re: Now I have four Vibes

That is the best deal I have ever seen, great score. Cool rims too. I actually like the grill lines of the 03/04 over the 05 to 08, well the 09 and up is another story and car. Pretty white, roof rack, rims to die for, How many miles and is it a 03 or 04? had about 100k miles. its a US car from neb...
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Re: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

biggest problem: its still a chrysler
by thebarber
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:36 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: '06 Sun roof retrofit
Replies: 7
Views: 3465

Re: '06 Sun roof retrofit

im wondering if i can justify a pop-up sunroof if i cant get the a/c working this year...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Now I have four Vibes, back down to three.
Replies: 15
Views: 5113

Re: Now I have four Vibes

$1000 car

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by thebarber
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:31 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

pics i for some reason didnt post earlier... parting out a 2003 vibe gt 253104km on the car c60 transmission $500CAD pickup in cambridge, ontario *still currently IN the car, but should be out by the end of the month the car: http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/vibe/03%20GT%20part%20out/...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

CROSS RAILS SOLD
by thebarber
Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:41 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

I would like to know if I could get the dash cluster if available? The dealership working on my GT with the ongoing idle problem informed me today that they noticed the dash cluster back lighting wasn't coming on. They swear nothing they worked on would have made it go out. They recommend replacing...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

Hi, Interested in console mounted, upper armrest/lid (needs to be in in good condition) - not the whole console ;) Tweeters for both front doors Cigarette lighter/power outlet & cover, from inside the console Lower screens in front bumper, both L & R Small plastic cover for the rear wiper a...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:31 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

oldelpaseo wrote:Auto or 6spd ? Id be interested in the 6spd tranny to replace my 5spd.
I could check for shipping cost or maybe pick it up myself.

Thanks
its a manual

shipping might have to be via greyhound due to weight....
by thebarber
Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: '06 Sun roof retrofit
Replies: 7
Views: 3465

Re: '06 Sun roof retrofit

My parents had manual aftermarket moonroof install in their cars when I was a kid....zero issues, iirc
by thebarber
Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Aftermarket Sheet Metal
Replies: 4
Views: 3385

Re: Aftermarket Sheet Metal

I've got a good driver side fender that I'll be selling cheap. In with a Canadian dollar in a slump, it might be worth it to ship
by thebarber
Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:15 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

I'd be interested in the front and rear Pontiac badge if they're not worn out. It's hard to tell from the pics. How much for each separately and together? i have the vibe/Pontiac logos from my current vibe available in decent shape if you're interested....how many sets did you want? i'll let them g...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

to all interested. im not going to be able to pull parts this week (jan4-8) but im hoping to get out there one evening next week to rip the car apart if you want parts, PM me a list. i'll make sure theyre off and get you a very fair price (remember im in canada and the exchange rate is VERY favorabl...
by thebarber
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

mktrat wrote:
thebarber wrote:
mktrat wrote:Any thoughts on the roof rails?
$50 (Canadian) for the cross bars +shipping

Any idea what shipping would be to US Zip 48072?
im guesstimating sizes, but about $32CAD - - $23usd
by thebarber
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Need hid help....
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: Need hid help....

My guess is that one of the power wires and the ground are in the wrong location on the 3 prong plug that meets your OEM H4 plug. It's using the high beam power as a ground when its on low beams... Check that first On low beam my high beam wire has 12 volts and my ground has 8 Volts. Nothing to the...
by thebarber
Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

Hey, I sent you a message but received no response. so just to put it in the list here, im also wondering what you want for that Radio deck and does it have a trunk cover in the back. If the radio works please give me a price. And i will take those fog lights. PM me on facebook please to let me kno...
by thebarber
Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:22 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

B14CK_H4WK wrote:I would like to buy both rocker panels, both driver and passenger side


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$100cad for the pair plus shipping
by thebarber
Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:19 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

mktrat wrote:Any thoughts on the roof rails?
$50 (Canadian) for the cross bars +shipping
by thebarber
Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:18 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

Hey, I sent you a message but received no response. so just to put it in the list here, im also wondering what you want for that Radio deck and does it have a trunk cover in the back. If the radio works please give me a price. And i will take those fog lights. PM me on facebook please to let me kno...
by thebarber
Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:13 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Need hid help....
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: Need hid help....

My guess is that one of the power wires and the ground are in the wrong location on the 3 prong plug that meets your OEM H4 plug. It's using the high beam power as a ground when its on low beams...

Check that first
by thebarber
Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18553

Parting out an 03 GT 250km

Items SOLD/spoken for for: Engine ECU Headlights A/C compressor Spare/Jack CROSS BARS alternator lower grills upper grills plastic rocker skirts shift knob gauge cluster c60 transmission head unit vsv Steering wheel many things available: 16" alloys (tires are kind of garbage) interior trim air...
by thebarber
Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: What are the best LED headlights for a stock housing?
Replies: 1
Views: 1242

Re: What are the best LED headlights for a stock housing?

i own/operate kitchener HID (http://www.facebook.com/kitchenerhid) so im biased....but i use my stuff

4000 lumen LED headlights in my wifes car...(and an LED fog)

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by thebarber
Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 1st gen GT owners, question about hitting lift
Replies: 9
Views: 1616

Re: 1st gen GT owners, question about hitting lift

trb wrote:
thebarber wrote:Width of tires?

My 195 winters break loose in 1st gear lift consistently
Stock 215/50-17. I could see narrower tires having a bit less traction in the dry.
age of the tire makes a difference, too...
by thebarber
Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6063060

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

bought another 03 GT that i'll be parting out shortly...

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