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by GMJAP
Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Seats: Up or Down?
Replies: 37
Views: 10689

Re: Seats: Up or Down? (VforVIBE)

With a child carseat strapped in the back, the seats stay up unless absolutely necessary and there's no other option... taking the carseat out and reinstalling it (properly) is a MAJOR PITA.I can't wait the day when I can just flop the seats down whenever it's convenient.....
by GMJAP
Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Talked to THE Dumbest Matrix Owner Today...
Replies: 30
Views: 5829

Re: Talked to THE Dumbest Matrix Owner Today... (VforVIBE)

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »Just the newer ones right, but the older one were in cali... right? For the 2003 model year only, both Vibes and Matrix's were built in Caif. After that, Matrix production was moved to Can.
by GMJAP
Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: anime
Replies: 49
Views: 5831

Re: (NibCrom)

Not a big anime fan, but seen some recently that I enjoyedCowboy Bebop (movie)Ninja ScrollUtawarerumono-and after Mavrik reminded me:Princess MononokeSpirited Away
by GMJAP
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 40013

Re: (jaydees)

Quote, originally posted by jaydees »How's your stock on these modules? I just picked up an 03 Salsa and miss the lock/unlock confirmation that was on my ex's Camry. Still have stock. The modules are still $20 including shipping (in US).PayPal is accepted atsales@ascendantsys.comIf you decide to or...
by GMJAP
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 40013

Re: (lovemyraffe)

Cool, glad it's working out for you guys! (well, for your sister NV!)
by GMJAP
Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:46 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Close call Aborted landing
Replies: 7
Views: 1096

Re: Close call Aborted landing (zionzr2)

Props to the pilot. Shows the value of training and simulation.
by GMJAP
Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: IN Viber killed in head on
Replies: 19
Views: 5952

Re: IN Viber killed in head on (BlueCrush)

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »WOW! That looks like a nasty one...It would have been hard to make it out alive. The Vibe can only protect a person to a certain degree even with seat belts and air bags. I wouldn't be suprised if the Vibe driver's "medical condition" mentioned in th...
by GMJAP
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: ok.. looks like i am gonna have to be the first to say it....
Replies: 34
Views: 4968

Re: (injun_josh)

You can't compare published mileage for the 03 GT versus the 09 GT.They have changed the mileage testing procedure in the last couple years, and the new tests give lower numbers.
by GMJAP
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: ok.. looks like i am gonna have to be the first to say it....
Replies: 34
Views: 4968

Re: ok.. looks like i am gonna have to be the first to say it.... (zdaliah)

I am VERY happy with my 05. I would not want an 03 or 04 as they don't have the features that I felt were important.Also, beyond not being sluggish, performance had little to do with my decision to buy a Vibe. Likewise for my other extended family member who owns one.I also agree with V & zaliah...
by GMJAP
Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2005 - Moon & Tunes Single CD...what's involved in adding XM?
Replies: 1
Views: 513

Re: 2005 - Moon & Tunes Single CD...what's involved in adding XM? (cseel)

There is a whole external module that is the XM receiver with it's own additional antenna that is in XM-equipped cars. I doubt it's sold on an individual basis; even if it is it would be hideously expensive.Your best option for XM through the stock head unit is to buy a portable XM radio and connect...
by GMJAP
Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:56 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Keyless entry
Replies: 11
Views: 2968

Re: Keyless entry (caliguy78)

If it has power windows and power locks, it has keyless entry.They were not separate options.
by GMJAP
Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Is Pontiac's future in danger?
Replies: 26
Views: 5283

Re: (kostby)

Quote, originally posted by kostby »{RANT ON}IMHO the ONLY things the government does well relate to national security and defense.Government regulation is most often the most expensive, least efficient means of solving ANY problem, real or imagined.Who pays for all this government regulation??? Ta...
by GMJAP
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Is Pontiac's future in danger?
Replies: 26
Views: 5283

Re: (K-NINE)

I'm all for the fuel economy standards. Let the market try to take care of it? Then you have problems like the mortgage and credit mess. Now I'm paying for it with the Feds bailing out people & companies who made poor decisions, not to mention my retirement savings and other funds just took a 10...
by GMJAP
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:14 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Is Pontiac's future in danger?
Replies: 26
Views: 5283

Re: Is Pontiac's future in danger? (K-NINE)

Pontiac should still survive as a performance division. The new fuel regulations just mean other GM brands (such as Chevy) need to get a good boost in their economy numbers.The consumer desire for performance isn't going away. GM just needs to get smart about managing their lineup.If they don't, and...
by GMJAP
Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:09 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 40013

Re: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock (kunkstyle)

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle »Finally got the module installed. Thanks!Good deal! ---Still have modules in stock!
by GMJAP
Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:44 am
Forum: US - South Central
Topic: Texas owners! vote for the texas plate!
Replies: 2
Views: 3084

Re: Texas owners! vote for the texas plate! (NascarXprt)

They're all pretty crappy IMO. Voted for "Natural Texas"
by GMJAP
Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Moon & Tunes Radio
Replies: 9
Views: 2044

Re: Moon & Tunes Radio (bgerlach)

Quote, originally posted by bgerlach »this may be an odd question and everyone may just tell me to but a new HU, but I was thinking cheap for the time being.I have a 2003 Vibe GT with the Moon & Tunes option. It has the single CD player and I've seen some factory HU's on eBay and other places s...
by GMJAP
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: a few AUX questions
Replies: 4
Views: 3262

Re: a few AUX questions (victorinox)

You need to get an adapter to be able to use an AUX input. Adapters will typically cost around $80. I don't know how much you'd get charged for an install.The "port" will be wherever you tell the install guys to put it. A popular option is to have a length of cable to an 1/8" stereo j...
by GMJAP
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Cloverfield Monster
Replies: 9
Views: 1495

Re: Cloverfield Monster (Whelan)

Looks like just a big blur to me...
by GMJAP
Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:42 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Christopher Walken.....music video..
Replies: 5
Views: 1174

Re: William Shatner.....music video.. (waveresponder)

That's Chistopher Walken.
by GMJAP
Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: hiss with aftermarket radio
Replies: 13
Views: 2462

Re: (wolfie)

Quote, originally posted by wolfie »didn't think it was moons and tunes because I haven't seen a sub anywhere nor have i seen anything labeled as "monsoon". I just bought this car used a few weeks ago.. my main car is a dodge stealth twin turbo... now I know much more about that car;-) bo...
by GMJAP
Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Crazy syncornized driving!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1283

Re: Crazy syncornized driving!!! (Merzbow)

What are they driving? Corollas?
by GMJAP
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Mystery button on rear door
Replies: 21
Views: 3806

Re: Mystery button on rear door (Vibrator08)

That's the power window button. If it doesn't do anything, it might be because you have all passenger windows "off" with the button on the driver's door console.
by GMJAP
Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Neo iOn-2 iPod to GM12
Replies: 2
Views: 1240

Re: Neo iOn-2 iPod to GM12 (dlund100)

It's not likely that it will work with the 6CD changer. I'd contact Neo about it.
by GMJAP
Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:23 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: between seat storage unit
Replies: 14
Views: 2898

Re: between seat storage unit (kunkstyle)

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle »Anybody have a pic of one of these? I'm interested in seeing it. Pictures in the following thread, along with the Toyota part # & GM part #:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=12602
by GMJAP
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: who has a portable GPS and recommendations ?
Replies: 26
Views: 5580

Re: who has a portable GPS and recommendations ? (vibebob)

We have a Garmin Nuvi 200 been great so far.
by GMJAP
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Replies: 7
Views: 2045

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (keithvibe)

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »we just had a very long discussion on MO about this issue... read uphttp://matrixowners.com/index....74&hl=I'd advise skipping reading that. It doesn't add any new info and instead is just confusing.
by GMJAP
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Replies: 7
Views: 2045

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (GadgetGuyVibe)

Diane is correct. There are no "tire pressure monitors" installed on the rims, or elsewhere.As Diane mentioned, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system uses the ABS speed sensors to detect changes in the rotational speed of the tire relative to the others. This is why the TPM 1) is only ava...
by GMJAP
Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 40013

Re: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock (yakrider)

Quote, originally posted by yakrider »hmm, I actually only want to get the vibe to beep every now and then in a crowded parking lot where i can't exactly remember where i left it (and everyone else has massive SUVs that block out my nice little vibe). So I was thinking if there was an easy way to m...
by GMJAP
Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: I don't have M&T, but I have 6 speakers and an amp -- (removed)?
Replies: 17
Views: 2843

Re: I don't have M&T, but I have 6 speakers and an amp -- (removed)? (Fingers)

Quote, originally posted by Fingers »Do I have some strange oddball car? No 6-disc, no nav. Just the base HU, and the upgraded stereo. It's making for a hell of a mess now that i've replaced my HU, and hate the sound. I am looking at bypassing the amp, but I'm worried about the factory tweeters. An...
by GMJAP
Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:19 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Feed the hungry! and improve your vocabulary!
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

Re: Feed the hungry! and improve your vocabulary! (zionzr2)

Cool. I was suspicous it was for real, but it seems to behttp://www.snopes.com/inboxer/charity/freerice.asp
by GMJAP
Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:06 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: 1977 vs. 2007!
Replies: 11
Views: 3105

Re: 1977 vs. 2007! (K-NINE)

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »Political Correctness, my friend. It's ruining the country. Bah! It's lawyers & tort law, the demise of personal responsibility, and the culture of fear.
by GMJAP
Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: So Long Old Friend...
Replies: 63
Views: 8021

Re: (Sputnik)

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »I agree, the Saturn Vue is a really nice SUV as well. It just felt a bit too big. I had a Vue as rental and didn't like it. I think you made the better choice. Sorry to see someone trade in their Vibe, but I hope you enjoy the new vehicle.
by GMJAP
Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:15 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 40013

Re: (HARMLESSV8)

Quote, originally posted by HARMLESSV8 »like to get one but i live in canada would you send up this way my postal # T1P-1L6 let me know Yes, I'll ship to Canada for an extra shipping charge of $1 for a total of $21.00 (US).I've IMed you for payment details.
by GMJAP
Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 40013

Re: (mlbecknell)

New kits available I have more kits available for sale now. They are still $20 including shipping to the continental U.S. ($21.65 with sales tax if you're in TX) Payment is via PayPal.I've attached the installation instructions if you're curious before you buy. IM me if you have any questions, or if...
by GMJAP
Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:18 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: what is happening to the world?
Replies: 11
Views: 1457

Re: what is happening to the world? (coldmm803)

Welcome to the Culture of Fear brought to you by the current administration so Authorities at any level can get by with more ridiculous crap than anyone would have imagined a few decades ago in the name of Security for the People.Give us that water bottle, you ignorant Member of the Public!! It migh...
by GMJAP
Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: The Death of Ford in the US?
Replies: 66
Views: 11627

Re: Re: (Petrucci914)

All this discussion about Executives vs. Unions is utterly moot. (In other words, pointless.)All levels of the American auto industry have become comfortable relying on past successes and ideas that once worked to line their pockets. As such, they are all very interested in keeping the status quo an...
by GMJAP
Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:14 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rachel Ray, hot or not?
Replies: 44
Views: 7336

Re: (Sublimewind)

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Yeah, she'd look much better now if she just bought herself some more bresticles... That gets my vote as "Worst Euphemism of the Year." Gross!
by GMJAP
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rachel Ray, hot or not?
Replies: 44
Views: 7336

Re: Rachel Ray, hot or not? (Sunny)

If she is a lard (removed), then what's "slender"?
by GMJAP
Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:21 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Drivers seat squeak
Replies: 3
Views: 871

Re: Drivers seat squeak (discojunkie76)

I've got the squeak, but no lean. I've been meaning to get under the seat with a can of WD-40 but have yet to get to it.If I'm able to solve it I'll post.
by GMJAP
Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Leaked picture of the 09 Vibe GT!
Replies: 108
Views: 20730

Re: (waveresponder)

Quote, originally posted by waveresponder »think it looks too much like a matrix...not too much like a toyota...theres a differance dude...lolFrankly, it looks like the current Vibe and Matrix did the chang-chang. It got Dad's (Vibe's) face and Mom's body.
by GMJAP
Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: May The Force B-flat With You!
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Re: May The Force B-flat With You! (kostby)

I threw up a little in my mouth watching that....
by GMJAP
Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:13 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Another Chinese Recall
Replies: 11
Views: 2834

Another Chinese Recall



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by GMJAP
Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:17 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: DIY Aux In Adapter for Single CD '07
Replies: 4
Views: 1051

Re: DIY Aux In Adapter for Single CD '07 (johnnyi)

Quote, originally posted by johnnyi »What Aux adapter would you recommend? I've used the Peripheral AUX2CAR and it worked well for me.
by GMJAP
Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: DIY Aux In Adapter for Single CD '07
Replies: 4
Views: 1051

Re: DIY Aux In Adapter for Single CD '07 (johnnyi)

Quote, originally posted by johnnyi »I am looking to make my own aux in adapter to the factory HU Single CD with Band/Aux button to hook up my satelite radio.The goal is not to solder anything but just make a patch cable using the existing pin outs provided. IE purchase a harness/plug and rewire to...
by GMJAP
Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:22 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Meguiars NXT Tech Wax
Replies: 19
Views: 7571

Re: Meguiars NXT Tech Wax (1zzfe_808)

I also use the NXT Tech and been very happy with the results.As Whelan said, to get rid of swirls use a polish. HOWEVER, it is important that you both applying and remove the polish in straight line motions; do not use circular motions or an orbital buffer! That will actually bring out the swirls.I ...
by GMJAP
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Modding for Fuel Economy?
Replies: 50
Views: 9416

Re: Modding for Fuel Economy? (Daox)

So I tried P&G for a tank. It increased my mileage about 2 MPG. (I do ~ 70%Hwy/30%City)Can't say I feel it's worth it considering1) As Doax noted, it's a major pita2) It's a great way to (removed) off other drivers (as you accel, slow, accel, slow etc.)3) clutch wear.Of course, as a side effect,...
by GMJAP
Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:20 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Want to hard wire an AUX device?
Replies: 122
Views: 75711

Re: (dolezal73)

The adapters listed for the 2006 radios should work with your 2007 head unit, including the AUX2CAR.
by GMJAP
Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:29 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How To: Disable the Seatbelt Beep - '05 - '08 only!
Replies: 85
Views: 83008

Re: (woodysmom)

Quote, originally posted by woodysmom »darn it didnt work for me..my vibe is an 05, not gt. why oh why...someone please help me. i tried several times and even waited for the 15-20sec but nothing happened after that.Worked for my base 2005. Try this:Get in the car and turn the key to on (don't start...