Got my new car phone charger from the mailbox this morning. I have a 3 port charger thing(whatever its called) hardwired to the battery (fused of course) hidden behind the lower dash panel. Right now it just has my radar detector plugged in. So ill be plugging it into there and running the cord through the dash up to my phone mount. The power strip has a switch on it too. Pretty cool set up.
Quote, originally posted by silverbullet »Got my new car phone charger from the mailbox this morning. I have a 3 port charger thing(whatever its called) hardwired to the battery (fused of course) hidden behind the lower dash panel. Right now it just has my radar detector plugged in. So ill be plugging it into there and running the cord through the dash up to my phone mount. The power strip has a switch on it too. Pretty cool set up.without pics its not true!
04 Pontiac Vibe Gray, M+T package Custom Front Bumper Paint5% window tint everywhere except three front windows 12" Pioneer IMPP subPro bend bandpass boxBoss 1600w 4Ch amp6, 6.5 Infinity Kappa 62.9i 450w each
Had a hard time getting pics of under the dash when I first made my garage. Now we lost the camera cord. Will have to buy a new one and get that updated.
Replaced both headlight bulbs. Driver's side bulb is a huge pain even with my teeny-tiny hands.Yesterday, I had to replace a tire (nail in the sidewall)...which somehow cost $15? I've had to pay more than that just to get them patched. I don't even know what happened.
"If you don't love me at my diddliest, you don't deserve me at my doodliest." - User ktluvscricket of reddit
Replaced the bulbs in my foglights with Sylvania 9006 Silverstars.Replaced the cabin air filter.Checked the serpentine belt for wear. Noticed cracks... time to replace soon
2005 Frosty White, Moon & Tunes, Leather, AutoDisabled DRL & AHLDouble Compartment Armrest Hella Super Tone Horns
still looks killer....and here's shiny new sig if ya want one and if not, well that's cool too. Just wanted to do something with that awesome side-shot
Quote, originally posted by 09vGT »Yo rims look dirty mane. What gives you that idea? Could it be the finger marks the wheels? Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr »still looks killer....and here's shiny new sig if ya want one and if not, well that's cool too. Just wanted to do something with that awesome side-shotThanks for the update Psycho!
March 2011 MOTMFebruary 2010 MOTM My GenVibe garage
Looks good!!But what I wanna know is how you squeeze that big ol' car into that lil' ol' door?Seriously, I got a chuckle seeing that door (instead of a traditional garage style door) in front of your vibe, as if the car is trying to enter the house.Is that your driveway or your sidewalk? Do you have a garage or by-the-door parking? I can't tell from that picture.
FJ's Garage Thread "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe January 2011 GenVibe MOTM
HAD a garage, it is now the man cave. We have three vehicles and a boat and a single car garage was just not sufficient, so we have added to the living space and are adding a nice separate garage out back. Honestly I am surprised that the door was the thing that made you chuckle, considering one of the other items in one of the photos lol.
It looks great on there! I can't wait to see it mounted.I grabbed a bottle of Toyota metallic silver touch-up paint, and so far so good! Two coats, and it is blending in nicely with the rest of the body. But what I really need is a car wash, although I am nervous about the touchless wash because of the eyelids.
Replaced the serpentine belt. Not sure if this is the original belt or not but the vibe has 110,000 miles on it.New tires put on today. Just went with some basic tires for now. Yokohama avid touring -s.I want to get some 17 or 18 inch wheels and tires next year.
2005 Frosty White, Moon & Tunes, Leather, AutoDisabled DRL & AHLDouble Compartment Armrest Hella Super Tone Horns
Installed this FM modulator for an auxiliary input
Would you agree to debris acceptance? 2003 Vibe GTMods installed GM Top and Mid-Gate Spoilers, Cosmo CAI, TWM Short Shifter with Desert Eagle weighted shift knob, TWM Bronzoil Shifter Cable Bushings, Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust, Unichip, Injen Billet Aluminum Engine/Sparkplug covers and oil cap, Optima RedTop Battery, Lineage Ground Wire KitAwaiting install: Energy Suspension Motor Mounts, DC Sports Header
Just finished de-beeping my Vibe this afternoon, and I fixed the soft stop "feature" on the moonroof two days ago. My Vibe is now user friendly! I also ordered a Kenwood KDC-108 stereo receiver today, so my next project will be to install that when it arrives.
That's the right front tire, it's never been rotated (until I did it yesterday). You can see all 4 tires here: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=45329They have about 30-35000kms on them (I"ll have to check my maintenance log) and are lasting much better then the RS-A's did at that mileage! They are wearing as I expected them to andhave the same amount of grip as they did when I bought them. I put on one of my studded winter tires while this one was getting fixed. Had to go easy on the throttle Spinning the winter tire once was enough to tell the vast diffrence in grip!To say I drive these tires aggressivly is a bit of an understatement... still haven't put the car sideways, slid excessivly or snowplowed (and I've tried)! They still channel water away very well as it's difficult to hydroplane them without going over 75 mph.It was $30 to fix the holes.
Getting my car ready for a long distance trip (moving from NJ to Oregon).2005 Vibe base.Today I installed the 12v outlet in the center console, cleaned my throttle body and MAF sensor (couldn't do the IACV because I didn't have a 5-star bit), replaced the PCV valve and installed NGK Iridium IX plugs.I'm trying to think of other things that I could clean/replace before my trip. Ideas would be appreciated!
2005 Vibe base AWD w/ M&T, 191k miles (as of 8/2022)
2007 Vibe base FWS w/ M&T, 150k miles (as of 8/2022)
Wasn't the Vibe, but Chris got about halfway done detailing his car (claybar and polish) when he pulled a muscle in his back. It's sitting in the garage waiting for a wax and rain-x...
2009 2.4L Automatic with Preferred Package and Sun and Sound package May 2010 MOTM March 2011 VOTM
As long as we're speaking of accidents...... and now for context. No, this is not my Vibe. It is my friend Applejuice's Vibe. He crossed a highway and was going through an intersection where if you're coming off the road you have the right of way - there's no stop sign for them. Well, an old Asian woman didn't know that and drove off in front of him. He hit her around her rear wheel, and she had to have her car towed. He's still driving his Vibe around. The police sided with him so he won't have to pay anything. They'll be submitting the police report soon and their insurance contact will be calling them soon. As for the damage, the rad support is just fine and the passenger door opens fine, its just the sheetmetal from the fender being pushed back which if preventing it from opening. The crumple zones in the passenger fender though are bent a tad, but it is certainly fixable.
Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe » Iiiii'm guessin' that's not the way you intended to get it.Definitely not. Now my pretty repainted bumper is estimated at nearly $800.00
Quote, originally posted by 09vGT »Definitely not. Now my pretty repainted bumper is estimated at nearly $800.00That sucks..wierd that made that little round hole..trailer ball and hitch?Rotated my tires today..wearing well, no odd patterns or issues. JR
2010 Ultra White AWD-Railfan Customized...on to a new owner in 2015 2008 two tone Salsa base model..current railfan rig
Man, two silver Vibes involved in accidents in the same day . I guess I better be extra careful so I'm not the next one .Ethan, if you get a brand new front bumper cover, you should tell the body shop to not drill the holes for the license plate so it will look even better !
2009 Liquid Platinum Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
I'm currently helping my aunt out buying a Vibe. Their Grand Prix was totaled and I pointed them towards the Vibe. They've already tried a charcoal 09, and they are going to try out a white 09 GT tomorrow.
Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »I'm currently helping my aunt out buying a Vibe. Their Grand Prix was totaled and I pointed them towards the Vibe. They've already tried a charcoal 09, and they are going to try out a white 09 GT tomorrow.Awesome Nick ! Give 'em an extra push toward the GT !
2009 Liquid Platinum Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
Quote, originally posted by csxt8058 »That sucks..wierd that made that little round hole..trailer ball and hitch? JRExactly that, a trailer hitch. Funny enough he was another fellow student at school. He was real nice, but I was REAL mad at myself. Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »Ethan, if you get a brand new front bumper cover, you should tell the body shop to not drill the holes for the license plate so it will look even better !I would, but when I do actually go back to Missouri, they are so freakin' strict on having a front plate. I don't need TWO tickets this year.
Quote, originally posted by 09vGT »I would, but when I do actually go back to Missouri, they are so freakin' strict on having a front plate. I don't need TWO tickets this year. Mount it to your lower grille somehow. The guys over at MO pretty much ALL do that, even if they have holes drilled for the plate mount.
Quote, originally posted by 09vGT »I would, but when I do actually go back to Missouri, they are so freakin' strict on having a front plate. I don't need TWO tickets this year.That sucks .Front plates are required in Illinois as well, but it's been over a year since I replaced mine with color matched plugs and I have yet to be pulled over (I actually haven't been pulled over for anything since 2005). When my mom hit a cat back in March, I told the body shop to not drill the holes. It looks so much better!
2009 Liquid Platinum Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
Changed the oil and topped off the washer fluid. It was the first time I changed the oil on this car by myself (09 Base w/ 2.4) and I could not believe how easy it was.
Quote, originally posted by x_GSEadam_X »Changed the oil and topped off the washer fluid. It was the first time I changed the oil on this car by myself (09 Base w/ 2.4) and I could not believe how easy it was.I thought my 02 Sunfire GT was easy until I got the Vibe !
2009 Liquid Platinum Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
Swapped out the PCV valve with one I bought from NAPA for $5. I bought one from Advance Auto Parts (Purolater brand) for $2 and it wasn't a one way valve, I was able to blow air in both directions, which is why I bought another.I also swapped out the fuel filter in the gas tank. First time doing it and it was easy peezy. The inside of the old filter looked black (white on the new one). I'll crack it open and see what it looks like, maybe I'll take some pictures to post here.
2005 Vibe base AWD w/ M&T, 191k miles (as of 8/2022)
2007 Vibe base FWS w/ M&T, 150k miles (as of 8/2022)
I just Swappedmy pcv valve for a new one too. Assuming it was needed as it has never been done. Didn't know about blowing air to test it. I noticed that when you flip it over and can see the thing inside move, the distance of movement in the old valve was double that of the new one. Idles just a tiny bit better now.
Wrecked my wrist spraying all day. My carpal tunnel is seriously ticked at me... It was so worth it though.. Will get some better pix for my garage but here's the idea.
Yup. I used plasti dip to keep it natural if you will. That and for easy correction of issues that will inevitably happen. Most of my cladding is chewed up from the previous owner living on a gravel road and her, um, poor driving skills, so it needs replacing before any permanent paint, so this was my way of making it look nicer. For now. Til I change my mind. Lol.