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Have you also tried newcelica.org? A wealth of information you may delve into while waiting for matrixowners.com or corolla9.com to come back online or for someone to reply here.

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On further analysis - the passenger airbag should not have went off. Not sure why you think it shouldn't have gone off? Also, where has this Vibe been located most of its life? Thanks! There's a sensor in the passenger seat, and the passenger airbag is only suppose to go off, during a crash, if the...

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I used to feel this way about recalls, but after the terrible luck I've had having other people fix things that weren't broken, I'm hesitant to go in for a recall I don't need unless it's for something dangerous, ie; our air bags. I'd be more inclined to fix recalls I don't "need" if they ...

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tgferg67 wrote:On further analysis - the passenger airbag should not have went off.

Not sure why you think it shouldn't have gone off? Also, where has this Vibe been located most of its life? Thanks!

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Now, I know.... (I've got my creepy face on in case you need help envisioning.

Ok, back to being creepy...)

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I'd offer to meet them, take a good look at the wheels, then offer them the $200 cash. A lot more likely to take it if they're already there and you've got the cash for their face. I forget, what size tire goes on those rims? Aren't they lighter, too? Ah, where's that thread at...

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Well, I find the word "chick" to be sexist and degrading...
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Kidding! And, I apologize. ^What that chick said!

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vibenvy wrote:Welcome to GenVibe! Glad to hear you ended up getting the GT! Be sure and post some pictures of it when you get a chance !

^What this guy said!

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Welcome.

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Did you scroll down to the various spacers? It's just a link to an Ebay search for "rubber coil spring spacers".

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In the past I have items like in this link to raise saggy cars. They are cheap and easy to install. If they do what you want, then good enough. If they do not work for you then you are not out much time or money. http://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=rubber+coil+spring+spacers&_sacat=&_ex_kw=...

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Welcome!

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How much weight you throwing back there approximately? Have you looked into airbags for the rear? Can be done very cost effectively and sounds like it would be a good match. Easy to install right inside the spring usually. Not sure on Vibe specifics, however. Firestone, I think, may make a inexpensi...

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That's a very nice offer. But it's like a six and a half hour drive just to Andrew! :shock: And I'd still have to drive back! (At that point, I could've drove to Colorado! ;) lol) The thing I stall on (other than the full schedule of settling in still, that's about done, but now it's hotter than (re...

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Nice. Glad you kept it a high revving N/A. I feel like it celebrates the motor's original intentions.

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Way closer than I used to be but still pretty far, if I recall correctly. Not so far that you still can't visit me twice a year, though.

Anyway, being a bit more serious... College Station, TX.

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I'm on Tokico blues w/stock springs, as well. Definitely an improvement. Gotta get these damn new springs on

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Ahh!!!

I totally forgot to check my car. I'll write myself a little note today and try to get to it and let you know.

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As long as you know you didn't short something out while removing/installing, there generally isn't an issue like you mentioned. Some cars after being disconnected for awhile will take a bit to remap, etc. but I've never heard of an issue that major. Best I can say for now is to go back out and real...

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I'm on the line. My current setup works great but I kinda feel I want these anyway. I gotta see if I can even recall my paypal info first. lol May have a buddy of mine pck them up for me tomorrow using his if I have issues. I'll let you know.

How many tie downs come in a pack?

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Are you sure it's coming from around the gasket? That sounds like a suction sound. I don't have the 1zz, but I'll be out later and see if can catch the sound myself on the 2zz. Does the sound get louder if you put your ear by the throttle body when you do it? Can you feel or with using something, se...

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Got your pm, Sounds like you've had your fair share of cars. I do not deny this Vibe is awesome Daily, and with my driving style, it's about time I invested in some decent shoes. I would be weary of such a cheap kit, just MHO, I've heard that the cheaper the rotors, the cheaper the material, more p...

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Welcome! Get some pics and plans up, plz. We're eager to start poking fun at... I mean help you! We're eager to help you; I, I meant to say help you. What? Someone say something?

I think someone's calling me...

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Glad you got it figured out. I couldn't help but start laughing at all your pics and quotes. haha

tpollauf pretty much covered your concerns and your heat shield is back on. Looks like you're good to go!

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I got a set of these I still need to find time to throw on. Since it's a daily, I'm not in a rush. You should see my driveway... :shock: To be fair, I need to build a driveway ramp for the Supra anyway. Any reason you're getting rid of these? Feel free to pm if you don't want to clutter up the threa...

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What happens when you leave in the morning and you forget to relock the other car you left in the driveway? Also, where do you live? ;) If they are both like my 03 GT, the car you don't open the door on will lock the doors again after about a minute or two. I think it is set up so you don't acciden...

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I've heard this happen TOO MANY TIMES w/Monroes. Why are people still buying this crap? Anyway, I truly hope they hold up for you, now. Sucks to get bad parts. I get your point , but: I want softer springs at normal ride height. To my knowledge the only way to get softer springs is buying Monroe Qu...

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I've heard this happen TOO MANY TIMES w/Monroes. Why are people still buying this crap? Anyway, I truly hope they hold up for you, now. Sucks to get bad parts.

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What happens when you leave in the morning and you forget to relock the other car you left in the driveway? Also, where do you live?

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Nice!

Also, wth?! Vibe meets in '04 Cbus, OH?! I must have moved there right after that meet and there was never another one...

In Columbus, anwyay. Now, it's time to have one in Texas which is where I live, now.

(Disclaimer: I didn't have a Vibe in 04, anyway... lol.)

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You may want to try adding some pics and prices. GL

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Haven't even watched it myself, yet. The one in the vid is also an AWD model. Still, kinda relevant and thought you might be interested if you haven't seen it already.

https://youtu.be/eNKAGRHJi7Y

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Nice catch. You really have to watch for this if you take your car elsewhere for an oil change. I used to get super great deals on oil changes making it really not worth changing my own oil in the RAV. One of the things I always check after an oil change is that little metal guard. They'll jam the o...

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If it's rust, I have some I'll ship you. Brought it to Texas from Ohio with me. Top quality, midwest, salt-belt rust. Let me know.

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Got a friend here right now from Austin. (I'm in College Station.)

I'm with everyone else. Prices and pics, plz! I'm interested in the spoiler.

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This is why I keep putting mine off. Tempted to just disconnect the airbag and be done with it. I spent most of my life without one already. When I went in for their window recall and their temp airbag recall, they f'ed up a bunch of stuff. Only caught part of it at the time and was moving that week...

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Is there such a thing as 'bad' pizza? I mean, CiCi's exists as a successful business model.

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Spring fluid to retain springiness? In all seriousness, sounds like you've got the major parts. If you're gonna change the springs, might as well do them, now. Otherwise, good luck! If you live somewhere where rust is an issue, I'd get out there a day early and spray those bolts/nuts down with some ...

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Did you tell them you didn't want pepperoni and you'll be damned if you chip in for it?!

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I had a feeling it wasn't your trans. Could be an out of weight or bent wheel, cv, or wheel bearing, offhand. Hard to say for me without experiencing it. Keep us up to date and perhaps someone else will chime in, as well.

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Do it.

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Glad it's over. What an ordeal. I was stressed out just reading the update. Man, do I wish you lived closer so I could grab that poor Vibe. Good luck in getting that taken care of, too. I'm sure it won't last long.

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You couldn't have been rear ended a month ago?! I would have grabbed this already.

Good luck. Sorry to hear about the accident.

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Using http://imgur.com/ or http://www.picresize.com/ will fix your pic issue. Imgur allows you to host with or without an acct and provides editing tools. The other one is just a quick, easy fix and provides a link if I recall. There really aren't many options that I'm aware of as far as beefier sho...

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Good advice about the tranny oil. Let me also add that your cooling system needs to be operating optimally. As was mentioned above about the tranny, if your coolant system has never been serviced, it could be an issue. At a minimum, since funds are always tight during a move, test the coolant to be ...

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Nice. I can tell you from experience a good, beefy rear anti sway bar really livened things up for me. Handling is for more neutral and any understeer is quickly erased with a little off throttle lift. I can even rotate the rear if I want to.

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Welcome to GenVibe. Glad you're enjoying the car. They can be an enjoyable little daily.

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Welcome. Get some pics up of the little beastie.

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Nice. Dig the color. Welcome to GenVibe.

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No use in me giving you advice. Whenever anyone asks me if they should move, I just say yes. lol I am a nomad in every facet of my being. No matter how hard I've tried to settle down in my life, I've found it impossible. Moving to a new place gets me all fuzzy and excited.

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