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I have an ELM327 BT OBDII scanner that LOOKS like this one, except mine is Bluetooth only. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Diagnostic-ELM327-Bluetooth-Interface/dp/B00EQ57BE8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8 Beware, there are cheap knockoffs. In fact, I probably own the cheap knockoff, becau...

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Hadn't heard, yet. Man, that's too bad.

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I use a scanner, as well but with DashCommand. Torque is free, though, last I checked. (I got DashCommand for $2.99 way, way back in the day. I think it's much more, now.) Anyway, love my little bt obdii reader. It's come in handy many times especially for many friends and neighbors. So quick to add...

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It drops lift kick-in to 6200rpm and raises rev limit. Have you considered having your current ECU modded? There are a few people who will do it for 2005 and up, I believe. It mayyy be 2006 and up. Anyway, let me know if you'd like their fb page and you can start some research in the meantime if tha...

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Have you tried simply following the aux plug wire back to be sure it hasn't come loose or something equally easy to fix? Anywhere that wire has ran, I imagine is an easy job to get to. Center console is easy to remove, top to bottom. You'd have to remove a chunk of it to replace the stereo if you wa...

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What exactly are you asking? Does it improve performance? Of course, especially if you have the equipment to tune. Many go with 2.5in. after the header.

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im sure that the variable valve lift and timing system works. it definitely makes more power then any 4 cylinder vehicle ive ever owned, and it moves quite well. ill give it a good looking over once i get it to make sure there arent any bad rust areas. If you haven't driven it above the previously ...

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Yeah, need to be able to stop. haha That rear antisway, though.... So cheap and takes about 15min to do the swap. Handling is night and day. You won't regret it.

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I asked who performed the work since everytime I've ever had someone else do something for me, I've had to go behind and fix something else. Since you did it yourself, it's easier to keep track of what may've been touched, accidentally unplugged, etc. I would still use a proper O2 sensor. Don't forg...

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I was taken to a GMC dealer to have my Airbag swapped. The process involved taking the whole dashboard apart. Took about 2 and half hours for the whole process to complete. POINTERS [*]Take images of your Instrument Cluster Visor, Mine got bruised heavily by what I can only assume is a Flathead. De...

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Doesn't it look normal height, now? From crossover to wagon/hatchback, depending on your definition.

Have you done your rear anti sway bar, yet?

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Most of those lights can be ordered with brackets that you may screw into the car and then adjust. I just ordered some LEDs spot lights for late night back road driving myself. My HID's low beams are great, but my brights are terrible. Should have them on within a week or so. I'll report back, possi...

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tpollauf wrote:Sent you a PM. Why you parting it out? What's wrong and what's good?

One spring, a crappy tire, and two driver's side door panels...

According to the pics, anyway.

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I would try lengthening your old O2 rather than use an older model O2 as they have varying egr systems. Then reset your ECU.

Not really sure why you're having a chugging issue. Did you perform the work yourself? Have you ran your engine codes, yet - even if the light isn't on?

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For the record, I've had 3 scissor jacks fail over my lifetime. After the first time, I learned two things. Never work under them and be sure your legs aren't slid under the car while changing a tire, either. Secondly, use them only if you have to. If you're going to use one as suggested above, (I w...

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Nice. Sounds like you gotta deal. I also dig the mki nose. Plus, it's the only year for it.

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I believe the 2zz is surprisingly high for a N/A. I've delved into this myself, but the research was years ago. Doubt I've got anything left related but I'll take a quick look as I do not want to give a wrong number...

Nope.

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New tires. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s. (In case you didn't know, these are made by Bridgestone but I'll skip the details here.) They've been great over my old Kumho Ecsta 4Xs, which were incredible UHP all seasons -terrible in cold and snow tho - and very well loved by Tire Rack, as well. Anyway, ...

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You going to keep it the same color or really "bra" it up and do it black?

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Shipping on black spoiler to 77845, plz. Also, would you mind snapping a pic of the red spoiler's backside? Where you mentioned the mounting tabs were broken, etc.

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Nice C4. You just pick that up? What year? I'm assuming it's newer than a 90.

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Holy crap. I tore a Toyota dealership a new one for scratching the baffle in our RAV. They have a tendency to just jam that f'n oil pump spigot in there because they cannot secure it properly or are just too damn lazy to hold it. (I generally do my own oil changes, but at the time it was a deal that...

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(removed), I totally forgot about spacers between the actual strut and the tower. Duh. So disappointed with myself. lol

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Twinsies! Only yours got punched in the nose.

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Of course not. Not every scanner is created equally, but you can read them at home yourself without an expensive scanner. I know this for a fact as I've done it myself. Besides, unless you know for sure they cannot help him at one of those stores, why not leave it as an option for the person as oppo...

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Welcome to GenVibe.

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I believe the bags will be model specific. Some people like bags better. Once installed, and they shouldn't be difficult, you can adjust them for load. Cheaper bags will have manual fit for an air line, more expensive will have an onboard air compressor and regulators, etc. I wish I could be more sp...

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Have you looked into airbags? Not the ones that make the Vibe hop on 3 wheels while you cruise the strip, but the ones made for just this type of situation? I know Firestone makes some and I'm sure there are others. Less expensive than I would expect, too. If you really wanna go cheap, you purchase ...

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Sorry, slipped my damn mind. Between the weather here and both my Supra and RAV currently in the garage, I haven't looked. I'm going to pull the VIbe into the garage tomorrow for an oil change. I'll try to remember then. I'm a pretty tall and big guy, so I almost gotta grease up to fit under that da...

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I cut one single wire and it gave me back full manual control of my lights. I will have to take a look under there to see which one it was as I want to be sure since it's been a bit. I kept seeing different crap, some of it complicated, online so I took it upon myself and took a look at the wiring d...

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Welcome.

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I haven't pushed the Vibe that hard. I think I may have only done 90-95 out on some open deserted highway. I think the fastest I've gone was only ~110 in my mom's car back in high school. That was a 94 Plymouth Sundance. A feat I later repeated in my 95 Neon during college. I want to say I may have...

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Welcome to the forum, jim94! I like to see some pictures of your cars, Vibe and Fiero. No matter where the Fiero is mentioned it will be accompanied with: "It took them for ever to get it right and then they killed it" I spotted this one in a small town in Iowa: Fiero Pace Car.jpg Haha Th...

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Mine are in great shape but need a serious cleaning from the previous owner. How much you selling yours for out of curiosity?

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Old thread, Jim, but since we're on it... haha I installed a Progress rear anti sway. Creaked hard first good turn and then never again. Never needed retorquing, never needed new bolts - used the stockers, never needed in lock-tite of any kind. Not that it matters since everyone seems to have a diff...

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http://i.imgur.com/SR0VjEB.png?2 Torque in pound feet is the last number in each sequence. For example, the two bolts/nuts on the bottom of the strut are to be torqued @ 162ft-lb. As far as the Monroe top mounts, I've heard similar things. One of the reasons I've stayed far away from them. Anyway, ...

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Welcome! I had a Fiero sooo many years ago. The one thing that people mentioned the most about it... the damn headrest speakers. lol What a Fiero needs? LS swap. :twisted: Anyway, they did away with those cars just as they were finally getting them down. I had an Olds w/the Quad 4 HO. If they'd kept...

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Hello and welcome, Joshua. Glad your car has lasted you so long and brought you joy. The vibration you speak of could very well be caused by some janky motor mounts. You can go stock, (which it sounds like you would like the most) or you can go with a stiffer aftermarket mount. These will let more N...

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Glad your trip went well, Hutch. I never had any doubts.

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Welcome!

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The fastest Ive gone is 110mph. it was in a stock 5 speed 1989 Toyota Tercel (yep a tercel!) ... rusty as hell... in 2011. I bought this car for $350. lol I recently acquired my sisters 03 vibe GT and am scared to think about the possibilities. I am an organ donor. Anyways quick thought... I recent...

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Cue the negative feedback, OP. :lol: Anyway, for me, 163 mph. This was NOT in the Vibe but the Supra. I think the fastest I've been in the Vibe is about 12X mph. Vibe is stock engine-wise. Had room still. I've had access to half mile and mile racing tracks not to mention super long, empty, open stre...

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Very nice.

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Ouch. I don't trust a mechanic that guesses.

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Without taking a look myself, it sounds like you've hit the nail on the head.

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You can have Autozone, Advanced Auto, etc read your codes for free. Or, depending on the year, you can can grab a pen and paper for writing down codes, and a paperclip or equivalent wire and do it for free jumping the OBD ports and reading the flashes on the dash. Neither of these methods are quite ...

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Ha! Winter wheels...

What did I do to my Vibe today? I drove it in shorts.

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Welcome. Looks like you're off to a good start!

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Who did you purchase the parts from on Ebay? It would be good to help steer other owners away from an obviously shitty company to deal with.

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Same thing I was thinking, magnet. Either one of the various magnet tools or a good magnet on a string... a strong string. haha And since you didn't see the screwdriver fall in, are you absolutely sure it didn't fall and wedge itself elsewhere or somebody else didn't screw with it? Good luck and let...

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