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by Herb
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 VOTM Poll is Now: CLOSED!
Replies: 29
Views: 5572

Re: (audiovibe)

Quote, originally posted by audiovibe »We all have a mid spoiler as well, to bad I blew it on the top spoiler, I feel a lil left out now.Well it's still not too late to get one for your Vibe:http://www.customautotrim.com/...g1606/http://www.cardata.com/spoiler...s.htmhttp://www.spoilerworks.com/sp....
by Herb
Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 VOTM Poll is Now: CLOSED!
Replies: 29
Views: 5572

Re: (bull77)

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »great group of vibes this month Agreed, and we all have the original front bumper/grill look too! And we all focused on different types of mods which gives some great variety!
by Herb
Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2004 broken antenna base
Replies: 16
Views: 20024

Re: 2004 broken antenna base (cthomasparr)

For removing the headliner, I used the instructions posted here:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=4600There wasn't a step by step photo directions, but the text instructions were sufficient for me to figure it out. I even posted some photos after I removed the headliner in that thread. I wish ...
by Herb
Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2004 broken antenna base
Replies: 16
Views: 20024

Re: 2004 broken antenna base (cthomasparr)

I accidentally snapped off my antenna at the base a few years back:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5967
by Herb
Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Manual Trans Brass Bushing Mod?
Replies: 9
Views: 2522

Re: Manual Trans Brass Bushing Mod? (06pvibe)

And for a perspective reference shot:
by Herb
Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Manual Trans Brass Bushing Mod?
Replies: 9
Views: 2522

Re: Manual Trans Brass Bushing Mod? (06pvibe)

Here's a shot of them installed
by Herb
Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: ok who is "genvibe" on Twitter?
Replies: 17
Views: 3068

I don't understand the appeal of being a twit
by Herb
Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Automatic or Stick Shift?
Replies: 138
Views: 37772

Gotta say I enjoy driving manual. However if you have an option of more than one vehicle, have one of each.Makes life easier if you temporarily can't drive manual due to back injury, or gout in in the feet.
by Herb
Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Why Do you Love GenVibe?
Replies: 60
Views: 10561

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »oh, I see....and the lead paint from the monkey bars! It's amazing we survived all that. Kids nowadays are so coddled!
by Herb
Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Headlight Restoration Kit 13.99 free ship
Replies: 11
Views: 8334

Re: Headlight Restoration Kit 13.99 free ship (jake75)

Well free to ship if you live in the US. At $18.98US to ship via UPS, not to mention the nearly $30CAN brokerage charges to clear it through the border, I may as well source it out in Canada.
by Herb
Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Why Do you Love GenVibe?
Replies: 60
Views: 10561

Re: Why Do you Love GenVibe? (ou.grizzly)

I think the people overall here are mature, helpful and fun.Reminds me of the times on how newsgroups were like before the internet became mainstream
by Herb
Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Premium mouthwash?
Replies: 13
Views: 1475

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »Herb...you rebel you! I figured it was worth a little chuckle. I doubt anyone seriously believed that was the real price, regardless of exchange rate!
by Herb
Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New toy
Replies: 1
Views: 780

New toy

Just picked up one of these, a Jabra SP700 Bluetooth speaker phoneThere's a Youtube review here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...e=fvwOverall the call quality is awesome, everyone I talk to can't believe I'm using a speaker phone, makes driving easier to take calls, especially since I drive standard...
by Herb
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Premium mouthwash?
Replies: 13
Views: 1475

Re: (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Note the (1) empty rack to the right; and further to the right another price that looks like $999.99. Must be a new store in the process of being set up.Furthermore, if you try to take any photos inside a Walmart you will likely be slammed to the floor by securit...
by Herb
Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Premium mouthwash?
Replies: 13
Views: 1475

Premium mouthwash?

Saw this deal today on mouthwash...

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by Herb
Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: whats your internet speed... postem....
Replies: 118
Views: 88699

Re: whats your internet speed... postem....

Quote, originally posted by Herb »Retested this morning and got:
by Herb
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2010 VOTM Nomination Thread is Now: OPEN!
Replies: 10
Views: 2659

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

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »We need a Neptune winner! Herb for his impressively modded fine Canadian ride!http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=35921Thanks again! Sadly I haven't done much this past year, just the STB and new autodimming mirror. We'll see if DD Performance Rese...
by Herb
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Driving on ice, or should that be sliding?
Replies: 5
Views: 1023

Re: Driving on ice, or should that be sliding? (Caretaker)

I thought they were trying to do a Flintstone stop by using their feet
by Herb
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Which computer?
Replies: 27
Views: 5932

Re: Which computer? (09vGT)

I started out with an Apple II way back when, however nowadays I use a Windows based machine.Being that all of my software is for Windows, it doesn't make any sense for me to migrate to a Mac because I'd have to purchase all new software to do the same stuff I already can on a PC.I build my own PCs ...
by Herb
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Sure doesn't look like $5500 worth of damage
Replies: 19
Views: 4010

Re: Sure doesn't look like $5500 worth of damage (knaffie)

I would say get another quote from another shop. Seems pretty high to me.
by Herb
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Driving on ice, or should that be sliding?
Replies: 5
Views: 1023

Driving on ice, or should that be sliding?

Here's an article with some video links to calamities on the icy roads around the world:http://autos.aol.com/article/ice-driving-videos
by Herb
Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Avatar or Pocahontas 2?
Replies: 6
Views: 1187

Avatar or Pocahontas 2?

I came across this and thought I'd share.

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by Herb
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: It's a BIRD...it's a plane...it's a...
Replies: 31
Views: 5140

Re: It's a BIRD...it's a plane...it's a... (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Congratulations!As for names, I'm partial to Donna, Madoka, Allison. However Sakura sounds good too
by Herb
Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Blue ray question
Replies: 21
Views: 4090

Re: (VforVIBE)

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »Vinyl... what is that? For that matter what the heck is bloo rey? I still have movies on those LaserDisc thingies!
by Herb
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How do I know what year I have?
Replies: 10
Views: 1600

Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »Yeah, the first time you take it out of the clip, you really have to pull LOL. Disregard the page, Herb OK Deb. It's definitely a feature I like to have as I'm used to having it on my work truck. Another item I upgraded my 03 to 05 is the dual stream ...
by Herb
Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What are you asking Santa for?
Replies: 50
Views: 9749

Re: (lovemyraffe)

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »A new job.You think Santa will be hiring?
by Herb
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe/Matrix Brake Line Freeze Recall
Replies: 8
Views: 3036

Re: Vibe/Matrix Brake Line Freeze Recall (Gandalf)

Quote, originally posted by Gandalf »I bought an '05 new, and I haven't received a letter.I believe the recall only applies to the 09-10 models
by Herb
Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: vibe at a toyota mechanic?!
Replies: 11
Views: 3498

Re: vibe at a toyota mechanic?! (Ronnie)

There are some Toyota dealerships that won't touch Vibes, you'll have to ask ahead of time
by Herb
Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Who remembers the cartoon, Battle Of The Planets???
Replies: 5
Views: 1021

Re: Who remembers the cartoon, Battle Of The Planets??? (cptnsolo77)

I heard about the project years ago, I'm glad it's finally coming out. The mecha and character designs look like they were based on the 1994 OVAs
by Herb
Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03 Vibe GT ready to start down the upgrade path....please offer some guidance.
Replies: 8
Views: 1989

Re: 03 Vibe GT ready to start down the upgrade path....please offer some guidance. (blaster701)

Well in general, quick improvements would go along with a CAI or SRI, catback exhaust, and a piggyback computer like the UnichipMore advanced you might want to look into getting your exhaust manifold ported such as the service Boosted 2.0 provides: http://www.newcelica.org/forum...04266He's also wor...
by Herb
Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silly rebadging project - Evil
Replies: 19
Views: 3510

Re: Silly rebadging project - Evil (Thunderscreech)

Quote, originally posted by Thunderscreech »Yup! I've had it for a few years, I love it! I can fly my family around, and the kids really dig zero-g.Just applied the driver-side 'evil' badge, btw. Came out better than the first one, but the small e makes it difficult, heh.You could move the e to the...
by Herb
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Shift Knob
Replies: 4
Views: 1779

Re: Shift Knob (Kwells)

Try a Toyota dealer and ask for a Matrix XRS shift knobThey are also on eBay for about $120http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...39faa
by Herb
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Loose Shifter
Replies: 5
Views: 1593

Re: Loose Shifter (cousinjerry)

Quote, originally posted by cousinjerry »A question for you though, my 5spd shifter seems very loose. I've pulled off the boot and looked in and it looks like where the white plastic attaches to the metal shifter (see the red circles in the attached picture) there is a lot of play. I can move the m...
by Herb
Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: A computer guy in a car forum
Replies: 9
Views: 2164

Re: (slmclarengt)

Quote, originally posted by slmclarengt »P.S. It's usually called "Hackintosh" if you want to search more. Or the term I coined years ago for a Windows + Macintosh mix (before it actually became possible) was "Wackintosh" which I thought was funny LOL, I think I prefer the term ...
by Herb
Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: A computer guy in a car forum
Replies: 9
Views: 2164

Re: (slmclarengt)

Have you ever built a Macintosh compatible with off the shelf PC parts?I'm considering giving it a shot and wouldn't mind some advice
by Herb
Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: .......
Replies: 17
Views: 4344

Re: Re: (Blanco_Diablo)

Quote, originally posted by Blanco_Diablo » I would love to see a sequel!I bet Alan Moore would too!
by Herb
Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Driver seat track latching
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Re: Driver seat track latching (cq358)

Are you the original owner?I thought I'd mention that after I was rear ended, my seat tracks were damaged and had to be replaced. If you bought your Vibe used, it might have been in and accident before
by Herb
Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: In-Cabin Filter (With Photos)
Replies: 68
Views: 24083

Re: In-Cabin Filter (h.scorpio)

Quote, originally posted by h.scorpio »Sorry. I win. Just bought a 2006 Vibe from a girl on a farm. She never changed the cabin filter. I got a little surprise when I pulled it out today. 6 mummified baby mice and a nest of fibreglass insulation, cigarette butts and straw. Now I gotta pull the blow...
by Herb
Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Replacing struts on 03' Vibe GT
Replies: 22
Views: 17220

Re: (stalinb12)

Quote, originally posted by stalinb12 »So, no special tools are needed to do this?? All I really need are some wrenches? I'd rather do this myself than get raked over the coals at some dealer or crappy chain garage.I haven't had to do them on my Vibe yet, but judging from the diagram, I'd say you'd...
by Herb
Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:18 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Yesterday's road trip to Bryce Canyon (pic heavy)
Replies: 3
Views: 551

Re: Yesterday's road trip to Bryce Canyon (lovemyraffe)

Wow, that's just incredible. Great shots!
by Herb
Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:44 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got New Wheels For My Vibe
Replies: 13
Views: 2765

Re: Got New Wheels For My Vibe (mswvibe)

Not bad, but I think they look a bit nekkid. Ever think about upgrading to oversized rotors on all wheels with painted calipers?
by Herb
Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Mercedes Vibe
Replies: 26
Views: 6353

Re: Mercedes Vibe (spiffy1001)

Anyone have those pictures of the Vibe prototype still hanging around? I could almost swear this is the same thing!
by Herb
Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Personalized phone call from Optimus Prime
Replies: 19
Views: 3805

by Herb
Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Whats Your Favorite Recipe????
Replies: 49
Views: 28422

Re: Whats Your Favorite Recipe???? (Ponyota)

This is a recipe from a British guy that had a mini series on TV called "Willies Wonky Chocolate Factory"He sells chocolate in it's purest form 100% cacao bars as well as dark chocolate bars. http://www.williescacao.com/Funny I had to translate the recipe from British English to North Amer...
by Herb
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Random acts of Vibe love
Replies: 613
Views: 169826

Re: Random acts of Vibe love (J_TO_ENVY)

I forgot I shot this with my phone earlier this summer. I saw a spot on the street so I parallel parked between a Matrix and a Vibe

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by Herb
Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Defensive driving courses? Has anyone done it?
Replies: 14
Views: 3087

Re: Defensive driving courses? Has anyone done it? (cptnsolo77)

I can't remember a whole lot of it anymore as it probably was like 20 years ago.I remember they used something they called "camel snot" to make the surface of a parking lot slippery for us to try to drive through.I'm thinking of picking this up: http://www.positscience.com/ou...sharp
by Herb
Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: little girl chucks foul ball
Replies: 6
Views: 1292

Re: little girl chucks foul ball (bodhi_tree777)

That's too cute!I couldn't be mad at her either
by Herb
Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: the vibe may be no more :(
Replies: 19
Views: 3190

Re: the vibe may be no more :( (SuperSpeedWagon)

Quote, originally posted by SuperSpeedWagon »hah i think feeling the lift would make anyone smile every time but yes its going to be sweet I cant wait!! oh and my brother is ok just felt like crap at the time of the accident... right now i dont think he really cares hes just hanging out with his fr...