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by Herb
Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I GOT MY VIBE'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Replies: 62
Views: 11146

Re: (Bastranz)

Mine is supposed to be Mon Dec 9th 2002 at 6:04AM. Seems to me that it was most likely partially assembled the previous weekend and completed on Monday morning. Still, I haven't had any real issues at all over the years that wasn't recall relatedQuote, originally posted by Bastranz »Funny you shoul...
by Herb
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I GOT MY VIBE'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Replies: 62
Views: 11146

Just got mine as well!

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by Herb
Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: New Hybrid
Replies: 2
Views: 877

New Hybrid

I saw this video of a new hybrid car that is human/electric poweredhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v...eddedSeems like an interesting concept. My only problem is seeing how an occupant can be safely secured though.
by Herb
Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Problem with Sunroof not closing all the way
Replies: 23
Views: 12244

Re: Problem with Sunroof not closing all the way (finkman99)

Instructions for removing headliner can be found here:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=4600Good luck!
by Herb
Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:49 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Offical 2010 Winter Olympics Thread - Vancouver, Canada
Replies: 53
Views: 8204

Re: (bull77)

Really though, does someone out there link any significant event to mundane stats just to generate a story?Quote, originally posted by bull77 »i'd like to think i contributed to this http://www.ottawacitizen.com/O....html
by Herb
Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Fuel Injector Cleaner?
Replies: 20
Views: 8418

Re: Fuel Injector Cleaner? (star_deceiver)

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »+3 on Techron!Is it available in Canada again?It disappeared years ago, and the reason I got was label issues.However I was told that the GM branded injector cleaner is just a re-labeled bottle but for more than twice the price of Techron
by Herb
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: NascarXprts Vibes grave...
Replies: 21
Views: 4538

Re: (vibolista)

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »Yeah, but what a racket. You can buy it, fix it up and it's back, good as new. So why do they total it? In general because the market value of the car is less than the estimated parts and labor to repair.
by Herb
Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2010 VOTM Nominations are now OPEN!
Replies: 12
Views: 2606

Re: (Wolfman213)

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »What happened to March?http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=40584
by Herb
Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Weirdest thing no GenViber knew about you (until now)
Replies: 64
Views: 12930

Re: (DeClerq)

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq »This was my daily driver for 4 years. Has slightly more horsepower than the Vibe. How's the mileage like when compared to the Vibe?
by Herb
Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Weirdest thing no GenViber knew about you (until now)
Replies: 64
Views: 12930

Re: (Wolfman213)

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »G! insprired Transformers such as the knock-offs like Go-Bots or what?Well G1 inspired such as the Classics, BinalTech/Alternators, DeviceLabel, MusicLabel, and Masterpiece lines as well as the reissues. Also 3rd party accessoriesNot really crazy about the kn...
by Herb
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Weirdest thing no GenViber knew about you (until now)
Replies: 64
Views: 12930

I occasionally "act out", (ie: facial expresseions), to radio commercials while I'm driving to entertain myself...I still collect G1 and G1 inspired Transformers

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by Herb
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Molicide
Replies: 11
Views: 2460

Re: Molicide (joatmon)

Those sulfur bombs are a common product.They look like a large fire cracker, light the fuse and dump it in a hole and cover with your bootMuch cheaper than the Rodentator, though less entertaining
by Herb
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: NascarXprt's soon to be newish ride.
Replies: 13
Views: 2557

Re: NascarXprt's soon to be newish ride. (NascarXprt)

Interesting choice. I almost bought one back in 03 until a friend asked me to look at GM's offerings. Once I saw my Vibe GT there was no turning backOf course 0% financing over 4 years had a big part of it too.Hope it goes well for you
by Herb
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2010 VOTM Nominations are now OPEN!
Replies: 12
Views: 2606

Re: April 2010 VOTM Nominations are now OPEN! (NascarXprt)

I nominate NascarXprt's Neptune. All though it is no longer with us, it deserves to be recognized again and fondly remembered.
by Herb
Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Grinding noise?
Replies: 15
Views: 6265

Also check the CV boots as well
by Herb
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Can I get an EWWWWW
Replies: 3
Views: 574

Re: Can I get an EWWWWW (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Maybe they should go the route that Japan used to by selling used women's underwear in vending machines...
by Herb
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: Herb is our March 2010 VTOM Winner!
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: (NascarXprt)

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »and minus one for Team Neptune since mine is gone.... but again congrats Herb on an Amazing Race... no not the TV show.. I miss your Vibe, definitely one of my favorite Neptunes here. I'm glad to see you are continuing to stick around.
by Herb
Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:03 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: Herb is our March 2010 VTOM Winner!
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: Herb is our March 2010 VTOM Winner! (NascarXprt)

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »After many nominations for VOTM, and coming in second a number of those nominations, Herb finally breaks his loosing streak with a win. Lets all congratulate Herb on his win and to the other nominees! This again was a very close race! Thanks to those who voted...
by Herb
Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:02 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Thanks all...we're safe
Replies: 25
Views: 4064

Re: Thanks all...we're safe (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Keep us posted and stay safe!
by Herb
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Seatbelt unscrewed from floor AGAIN
Replies: 11
Views: 1654

Re: (northvibe)

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »please get it properly tightened!!! Id have them check both front seat belts...dont need to find out what happens in a accident with them lose now..+1!!!You're belting up for two so make sure that you're safe, even if it means keeping a wrench on board to chec...
by Herb
Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Offical 2010 Winter Olympics Thread - Vancouver, Canada
Replies: 53
Views: 8204

Re: Offical 2010 Winter Olympics Thread - Vancouver, Canada (Sputnik)

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »Nice! Glad they made it so you could get pics without the ugly chain link fence in the way.There's an elevated platform that is closer, but the wait was half an hour for that. I have no idea why they built the cauldron on ground level. If it was 2 stories or hig...
by Herb
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Offical 2010 Winter Olympics Thread - Vancouver, Canada
Replies: 53
Views: 8204

Re: Offical 2010 Winter Olympics Thread - Vancouver, Canada (ou.grizzly)

Here's a shot of the Cauldron I took yesterday through the hole that was cut in the fence

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by Herb
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:23 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Hatch door struts (shocks, springs, openers, whatever you want to call them)...
Replies: 22
Views: 8355

Re: Hatch door struts (shocks, springs, openers, whatever you want to call them)... (UptownVibe)

I've noticed that in the winter my struts don't hold up as well, also when I added the spoilers it definitely had an impact as to how high and how quickly the hatch openedI've thought about replacing them, but wanted to find a stronger than OEM set first
by Herb
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:17 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: March 2010 VOTM Voting Thread is Now: OPEN!
Replies: 13
Views: 3240

Thanks guys!I'm surprised Deb hasn't chimed in yet!Another great group of candidates, best of luck to all!
by Herb
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: shifter bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 4270

Re: shifter bushings (06pvibe)

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe »BTW Herb: How does that thang feel anyway?Overall I like the mod. However since I did it all at the same time, I can't tell you how much of a difference either did.The feel is more precise to me, though some have mentioned that it feels notchy to them. It's not ...
by Herb
Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: shifter bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 4270

Re: shifter bushings (carfreak967)

Quote, originally posted by carfreak967 »just a question about how to make this dang shifter not feel so cheap... lol, feels like plastic on plastic and is not very smoothi have heard about putting metal bushings in there somewhere to replace some plastic pieces, and i was wondering if anybody has ...
by Herb
Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: cracked antenna base/mount
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

Re: cracked antenna base/mount (xmasguy)

Interesting how it seems in the last couple of months antenna base damage has been rather common.Here's a thread to my experience a few years back:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5967
by Herb
Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:47 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ahh. The Love of Photoshop =D
Replies: 16
Views: 2969

Re: Ahh. The Love of Photoshop =D (mswvibe)

Lighting looks way off. The road is in a partially shaded area and hood and windshield area is lit up too much. But really who wants to look at the Vibe anyways
by Herb
Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:57 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: lovemyraffe is February 2010 Member of the Month!
Replies: 13
Views: 3580

Congrats Jared!
by Herb
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: March 2010 VOTM Nomination Thread is Now: OPEN!
Replies: 16
Views: 3559

Re: March 2010 VOTM Nomination Thread is Now: OPEN! (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Thanks again Deb!Wow, if I didn't know better, I'd say you had a crush my Vibe! LOL
by Herb
Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:47 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: audiovibe is our February 2010 VOTM winner
Replies: 13
Views: 3718

Re: audiovibe is our February 2010 VOTM winner (NascarXprt)

Congrats Aron!I have to admit, I almost casted a vote for you, but this time I wanted to win so I voted for myself. There's no doubt you've spent more time on your Vibe than I have. I love the computer and monitor, but I just can't see me doing that. I'm too paranoid someone will want to smash and g...
by Herb
Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:44 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: toyota recall may affect vibes (article attached)
Replies: 58
Views: 12860

Re: (ponta2147)

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »This sounds like that Doctor Who episode with ATMOS. Anyone, anyone??Anyone know when the new series will start with the Eleventh Doctor?
by Herb
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: toyota recall may affect vibes (article attached)
Replies: 58
Views: 12860

From what I heard on the radio, dealers have to do a visual inspection to see if the car actually has the faulty pedal to see if it needs the repair.This is what I don't get. I always thought that the factory would assign all data relating to the source and lot numbers of the parts to the VIN code. ...
by Herb
Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:01 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 VOTM Poll is Now: CLOSED!
Replies: 29
Views: 5610

Congratulations Aron!To be honest, I'm impressed with all the work that's gone into your Vibe. A well deserved VOTM!
by Herb
Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:51 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: big trouble????help-
Replies: 8
Views: 1587

Re: (jamesmetairie)

Quote, originally posted by jamesmetairie »thank God i didn,t have a 22 bullet available.Didn't the Mythbusters tackle this story a few years ago?
by Herb
Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Is there a Haynes or Chilton manual out for the Vibe yet??
Replies: 20
Views: 6117

Re: (lovemyraffe)

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »I bought a Haynes manual off eBay for $15. http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?...10602 Let us know how it is. I know the previous editions didn't include the GT which is why I didn't buy one sooner
by Herb
Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How to disable a doorbell?
Replies: 17
Views: 4705

Re: How to disable a doorbell? (HawaiiPontiacLover)

get one of these signs:

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by Herb
Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 VOTM Poll is Now: CLOSED!
Replies: 29
Views: 5610

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »I won't say either... (Team Neptune/Team Dual Spoilers/Team Canada)... Not playing favorites I see
by Herb
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Who's your celebrity look alike?
Replies: 13
Views: 2201

Re: Who's your celebrity look alike? (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Since when were Kim Jong-il and Hu Jintao considered celebrities?

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by Herb
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN!
Replies: 33
Views: 6530

Re: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN! (06pvibe)

Please vote!Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe »Now, who doesn't talk on the phone while driving? I'll proudly say, I don't.First of all, try shifting a 5-sp in city traffic and tell me true that you can still talk on the phone?[/color]I agree that driving manual and talking on a cell is hazardous....
by Herb
Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: NascarXprt's Big "Uh Oh!"
Replies: 42
Views: 6877

Re: NascarXprt's Big "Uh Oh!" (NascarXprt)

Noooo!!I hope it can be fixed, I would hate to lose a member of team NeptuneGlad to hear you're OK though that's the main thing.
by Herb
Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe getting stuck~
Replies: 33
Views: 7921

Re: (hskater26)

Quote, originally posted by hskater26 »p/s tim hortons doesnt compare to krispy cremesApples and oranges really. Krispy Kreme doughnuts are more of a confectionery to me.
by Herb
Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 VOTM Poll is Now: CLOSED!
Replies: 29
Views: 5610

Re: (Barrett)

Quote, originally posted by Barrett »Tough choice between Herb Aron. In the end I went with Herb. All 3 cars look great though. Makes me want to start messing with mine. Wedding is priority atm though. Thanks for the support! Looks like we all earned 1 vote each over the weekendCongrats on your imp...
by Herb
Sat Jan 23, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN!
Replies: 33
Views: 6530

Re: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN! (star_deceiver)

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »Now we've done it... we're Sorry, my faultEveryone, please vote for February 2010 MOTM!
by Herb
Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:15 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: OBD II Scan Tool
Replies: 5
Views: 3709

I like the Scangauge II as well, so many more functions besides code scanning
by Herb
Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN!
Replies: 33
Views: 6530

Re: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN! (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »Ford Taurus? Stomped on the gas instead of the brake? OK, I gotta ask...in her 80's or 90's?I don't know. She was visiting next door. We never met her so I can only guess she was probably elderly.I don't know why she steered towards our house, and cons...
by Herb
Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:54 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN!
Replies: 33
Views: 6530

Re: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN! (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »It went over a wall?! Yup, quite a crazy thing. I documented it here: http://members.shaw.ca/mystix/0505.htmOh and here's an overhead shot of the area. The red arrow indicates where she was coming in from, and the green arrow was where she ended up 483...
by Herb
Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:03 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN!
Replies: 33
Views: 6530

Re: February 2010 MOTM voting is now OPEN! (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »^ ^ Rut-roh...anybody gonna confess to this one? Reminds me of the time when someone drove into my folks place

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by Herb
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: energy suspension - front control arms
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

Re: energy suspension - front control arms (yyamad1)

I'd be curious in seeing this
by Herb
Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Vibe GT antenna broken
Replies: 4
Views: 1287

Re: Vibe GT antenna broken (jcleugers)

The exact same thing happened to me a few years backhttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5967To fix, you'll have to remove the headliner which should take about 45 min. Follow directions on this thread:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=4600The part number for the base is #88971569 and coste...