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by Merzbow
Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bigger tires on a Vibe?
Replies: 26
Views: 17156

Re: (vibolista)

Ha, I like rough rides, it makes me feel like I'm actually driving the car rather than just sitting in it lol. Michigan doesn't have very much natural scenery worth taking pictures of. Unless you go up north on the west side of the state.
by Merzbow
Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bigger tires on a Vibe?
Replies: 26
Views: 17156

Re: (vibolista)

Which picture are you referring to? My current signature pic was taken on the Dragon's Tail in Tennessee last July lol...no snow there. I live about 20 minutes north east of Detroit. So most of my pictures are around the Detroit area. Last few winters we didn't get many snowfalls but we get nailed w...
by Merzbow
Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bigger tires on a Vibe?
Replies: 26
Views: 17156

Re: (vibolista)

Yeah you probably get a lot more over there. We had 14 inches a week or two ago and I faired well in that. Didn't get stuck at all.
by Merzbow
Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bigger tires on a Vibe?
Replies: 26
Views: 17156

Re: (5speed4)

True, I know there aren't a huge variety of fuel efficient cars out there that get the mileage you are getting but I know there are a lot more than getter better mileage than what I think I get (removed)...Actually I think my bike gets around 45 mpg so if your Vibe does that's pretty amazing
by Merzbow
Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ice Racing
Replies: 14
Views: 1429

Re: (Sublimewind)

Ha that might be fun but I just have crappy all season tires on the car, three different manufacturers (removed)...I set up my own courses around here anyways (removed)...What days were you planning to go??
by Merzbow
Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bigger tires on a Vibe?
Replies: 26
Views: 17156

Re: Bigger tires on a Vibe? (5speed4)

Not to be Johnny rain cloud here but you could simply lower the car to take care of the wheel gap and keep your stock wheels and tire size where they are... My Vibe is ~2.5 inches lower than stock and I have yet to get stuck in the harsh Michigan winters and I've had the car for about 6 and a half y...
by Merzbow
Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: HID brands (starmatt)

Starmatt you have mail!
by Merzbow
Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: HID brands (Kamikaze)

That looks great on that bike. Once i decide on a headlight housing design for my Duc I hope to have a set soon
by Merzbow
Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:53 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Orange County Lamborghini
Replies: 11
Views: 1590

Re: (Amtron)

Proabably costs $20,000 extra just because the rims are black.
by Merzbow
Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:45 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I hate people.
Replies: 45
Views: 5784

Re: (GoodVibErations2004)

(removed)...all great ideas. I would have been throwing the wegmans helpers off of you Goodviberations so you could finish that guy off with a sledge hammer. Or go "American History X" style on him..."bite the curb!"I'm just waiting for some pansy to chime in "...but it's on...
by Merzbow
Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I hate people.
Replies: 45
Views: 5784

Re: I hate people. (keithvibe)

Great idea! They would be so lucky, as a tire is a lot cheaper to replace than a dent in your door!!! (removed)...Now I'm looking forward to someone to make that mistake with me hahaha. With all of us here in the world that think words aren't enough to remind someone they did wrong, I'm surprised mo...
by Merzbow
Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I hate people.
Replies: 45
Views: 5784

Re: I hate people. (Amtron)

I LOVE Shemp's idea of payback the best, forget cops, forget insurance, forget punching in the face, just go for the gold and pull their spine out of their nose!!! That's probably the closest description of what I feel like doing when that kind of stuff happens to me. I can't describe the anger I fe...
by Merzbow
Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Orange County Lamborghini
Replies: 11
Views: 1590

Re: Orange County Lamborghini (Amtron)

You had to show me up with that Murcielago didn't you! I thought you'd be on my side instead of the West siders and their palm trees (removed)...j/k. Awesome pictures. Actually this wouldn't be a bad idea for a thread. Everyone go on a scavenger hunt in their local cities and get pictures of the exo...
by Merzbow
Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:52 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Took some pictures of exotics at local dealerships (Veyron!)
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Re: (SLORegal)

Yeah I'm not missing anything except the gorgeous women, the beautiful climate in southern/central, the palm trees, the nightlife, and all the other interesting things you can do in Cali and no where else!!! (removed)...thanks for being modest though lol. Since you haven't seen any Veyrons and I've ...
by Merzbow
Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: New clip ons
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Re: New clip ons (DarkSpork)

It was warm enough today, 45, but it was raining all day I wish I could have.
by Merzbow
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Took some pictures of exotics at local dealerships (Veyron!)
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Re: (ragingfish)

Last time I went there they didn't have any outside but my guess is that they are either customer's cars that got serviced OR they are planning on bringing them inside. I went there around 9pm but there were a few people walking around in the body shop next door so I dunno lol. There were 3 Maserati...
by Merzbow
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: New clip ons
Replies: 2
Views: 695

New clip ons

I ordered and installed a new set of handlebars on the Duc. Now it rides just like a crotch rocket. It lowered the handlebar position about 6 inches or so. It feels great now. I can't wait til spring and I can ride it without 4 jackets on to really see how it feels! It makes it look a lot more aggre...
by Merzbow
Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Took some pictures of exotics at local dealerships (Veyron!)
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Took some pictures of exotics at local dealerships (Veyron!)

So I was in search of a grouping of exotic car dealerships around my area and I found them tonight. The dealers included Hummer, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Maserati, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo.The Bentley Dealer had a gorgeous Veyron smiling at me in the front window. That makes 3 Veyrons t...
by Merzbow
Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:37 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Aftermarket Sub Eclosure Idea's on 03 Trunk
Replies: 4
Views: 1196

Re: Aftermarket Sub Eclosure Idea's on 03 Trunk (dmsween)

Hey I'm not Aron or Brian lol but I can help. 4 gauge would be best and it there is a spot on the driver's side of the firewall just behind the strut tower I believe that you can squeeze it through. You can run the RCAs and the power wire under the bottom door sills. Just lift up all the plastic pie...
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Broke the body kit already :(
Replies: 25
Views: 4021

Re: Broke the body kit already :( (ajflan)

lol. Thirty of us in a big line going 95mph through 3 inches of snow in very close proximity with little children standing on the side lines playing in our snowy wake. Just kidding. Only about 3 of us in an abandoned industrial park. nobody around
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Things you've hit in your car.
Replies: 36
Views: 6383

Re: Things you've hit in your car. (Amtron)

Never heard of someone hitting a bear lol congrats!I haven't hit too many things in my Vibe-A Rabbit-Fire hydrant (actually the fire hydrant hit me but no one believes me)-Friends brand new Stratus the day he bought it: He brought it over to show me 2 hours after he picked it up from the dealer. I w...
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Broke the body kit already :(
Replies: 25
Views: 4021

Re: Broke the body kit already :( (ajflan)

It's ok dude you can tell them what we were doing I'm sure the mods would like to hear all about it! j/k.How come everyone notices your Dragon's Tail sticker but no one notices mine You don't even have a bike yet! (removed)...I'll talk to my friend Paul and see if he can find time and give me a quot...
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:51 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The first and only winter she will see
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: The first and only winter she will see (NascarXprt)

HAHA! It sucks doesn't it? It snowed about 5 inches here Monday then it rained alllllllllll day yesterday and graciously froze last night so the roads were absolutely insane this morning. I could definitely do without snow and cold weather At least you don't have to deal with road salt. I think ever...
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Electronics Stage 1 complete
Replies: 7
Views: 2784

Re: Electronics Stage 1 complete (special_ops9)

Looks great Strobes are so much fun lol. How much were they and where'd you get em? I love how obnoxiously bright they are.
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: CB Radio
Replies: 3
Views: 1237

Re: CB Radio (jneumann004)

One of the members from here I used to roll with all the time has one. On our way to the Ohio Vibe meet a couple years ago we overheard the truck drivers trash talking our Vibes (removed)!!!His screen name was "Shadyvibe". You can do a search of his posts, he's not on here anymore but mayb...
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:42 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: HID brands (starmatt)

(removed)...yea something more temporary would have been better. Sounds like the person my buddy bought his EP Hatch from. All the guy's friends praised him for being a car god. When my friend took delivery, it took him like 3 weeks to get the plate and title from the guy. All of the aftermarket wir...
by Merzbow
Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got pulled over *read for lolz*
Replies: 30
Views: 4786

Re: Got pulled over *read for lolz* (ehoff121)

Good advice I might use the "do you know how fast you were going" I always say "around 45 or so" whatever I think the speed limit is.My dad always told me never to give out more information than what is asked of you in ANY situation. I live by that advice and I have caught my ton...
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Smoothing engine block!
Replies: 25
Views: 3877

Re: (high revin)

That car is amazing I would leave it a rat rod. That's what I'm into though. Not worth as much as restoring it obviously lol.
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation
Replies: 16
Views: 2997

Re: 10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation (jimincalif)

These lists are always dumb because they pick the most random cars that generally have no problem with them IMO. Saturns are good cars. I've never owned one but I know a ton of people that do. I like the Vega. I wasn't around back then but I don't see how it was a mistake. I agree with Silversn on h...
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Help choosing: '07 Matrix vs. '06 Vibe
Replies: 9
Views: 2016

Re: Help choosing: '07 Matrix vs. '06 Vibe (divallol)

The manual trans would be so much more fun to drive. I wish I would have gotten my Vibe with manual trans
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Transformation Complete....
Replies: 15
Views: 2105

Re: Transformation Complete.... (BlueCrush)

ZzZzZZzZzz...woah, what is that thing?LOL just kidding.
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:13 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got pulled over *read for lolz*
Replies: 30
Views: 4786

Re: Got pulled over *read for lolz* (Kevzaz)

(removed)...I've got a lot of dumb tickets under my 10 points but never have I heard of someone getting a ticket for fast acceleration...I bet if you were in a Corvette or something they would have sent the SWAT team after you in their armored APC and probably an Apache with hellfire missiles!I had ...
by Merzbow
Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: wife doesnt want to make a GM purchase because of its iffy future
Replies: 11
Views: 2305

Re: wife doesnt want to make a GM purchase because of its iffy future (vibolista)

Someone will buy GM if it gets REALLY REALLY REALLY bad. So even if the one in a million chance that GM cannot support itself somehow does happen, they will be bought and someone will carry it forward. Nothing to be too concerned with. Like everyone else said, they have great deals and great pricing...
by Merzbow
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:57 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: sick ken block subaru video.
Replies: 20
Views: 3154

Re: sick ken block subaru video. (Mavrik)

Damn, I wanna be like Mike...
by Merzbow
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Rode in a ZR-1
Replies: 33
Views: 3725

Re: (high revin)

Nice. I like people that don't screw around I've always dreamed of getting a set of HRE's
by Merzbow
Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The end of the world is coming....2012....and I can't wait to see it!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2236

Re: (Celtic_Curse)

Yeah I saw that on the Discovery channel as well...my logic is that they just randomly stopped. They can't make a calender go on forever. What if they just happened to stop making it or something prevented them from going further on the calender? Not the end of the world, just the end of their calen...
by Merzbow
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My least favorite day of the year :(
Replies: 43
Views: 4424

Re: (Sublimewind)

(removed) I know that's why I said it! I don't have any use for them. I'm confident in my driving skill to go without. On a Subaru or something that has a faster than 14 second 0-60 time they would help a lot but on Vibe I just don't see the point if you know how to drive well!!!(removed), I'm sorry...
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:28 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My least favorite day of the year :(
Replies: 43
Views: 4424

Re: (Truckin1999)

WoW! That is awesome. I've always wanted a big lifted truck. I just recently fell in love with the new F250s
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The end of the world is coming....2012....and I can't wait to see it!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2236

Re: The end of the world is coming....2012....and I can't wait to see it!!!! (BlueCrush)

(removed)...true true! I might not be able to depending on what happens if people are trying to evacuate for some reason. I wont have any road to ride on!!! What ever is supposed to happen I hope it doesn't involve trying to evacuate everyone.I think I'll invite people over to my house or to a park ...
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The end of the world is coming....2012....and I can't wait to see it!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2236

Re: The end of the world is coming....2012....and I can't wait to see it!!!! (BlueCrush)

That movie looks like it might be good I love seeing other people's perspective on what the world would be like after drastic changes. It's fascinating to me I doubt the world will end. Every year they come up with a new date that the world's going to end and it never happens. Just because some Myan...
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Life's Crazy little nuances
Replies: 14
Views: 2470

Re: Life's Crazy little nuances (joholste)

I missed you man. Don't you love getting hit with all that intensity at once!? It builds character
by Merzbow
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My least favorite day of the year :(
Replies: 43
Views: 4424

Re: (vhoward1122)

That's a nice blazer!Winter tires are for the most part pointless anyways. Just gotta learn how to drive. I just have crappy touring tires on my winter rims.
by Merzbow
Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: (tribalman)

HIDs get really hot. A lot hotter than standard. They are perfectly safe though. So first thing you have to do is disable the Daytime Running Lights. There's a how-to on this forum, all it involves is popping a pin out of the connector behind the gauges). Most of them use the high beam voltage to ru...
by Merzbow
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:04 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: (AKLGT)

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll hopefully get them by spring.
by Merzbow
Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:15 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: (13Vibe03)

I understand it may have been generalized and immature. Look at it from our perspective on the bikes though, or the amount of actual accidents AND close calls I've had in teh car that weren't my fault? I can't even count them! Especially when it gets cold out, it's bad enough dodging people in the s...
by Merzbow
Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: (lowincash)

(removed)...I don't care about other drivers on the road with regards to lighting. They (removed) me off enough as it is especially when I'm on my bike cutting me off and almost running me off the road so they don't deserve to be taken into consideration by me. Don't worry dude I am well aware of ho...
by Merzbow
Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: (Wolfman213)

I think even the color change will help me see better though. When we went ot the Gatlinberg meet in Tenn. back in July, a couple of us went to the Tail of the Dragon. It got dark on the way back to our hotel and it took us like an hour-hour and a half to get back. My eyes hurt and I could hardly se...
by Merzbow
Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:05 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

Re: HID brands (lowincash)

Any upgrade will be brighter than what I have in there now. I am looking more towards looks than functionality but I want it to be brighter at the same time so basically a little of both. Doesn't have to be a huge difference, just enough for me to get a little more visibility.
by Merzbow
Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:35 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID brands (in market to buy)
Replies: 46
Views: 6860

HID brands (in market to buy)

I want to get a set of HIDs now. I actually want one for my bike too but I plan on making a custom projector unit for it so I'm going to wait and see if I want two bulbs or one bulb for the bike.I want to get an obnoxiously blue or purple set, no white or yellow. If I'm spending the money I want it ...
by Merzbow
Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:27 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My least favorite day of the year :(
Replies: 43
Views: 4424

Re: My least favorite day of the year :( (ajflan)

Just got done putting my disgusting stock wheels back on. I almost would prefer steelies because then people say "ahhh, he probably has a nice set of summer wheels" instead of "ahhh, look at those tiny ugly stock wheels that are chipped and scratched, he doesn't take care of his car&q...