Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L

[Rayven01]

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[Rayven01]

Maintenance:

• 2013-01-21 (98,150): Body work to repair door crease and rust spots on roof
• 2013-01-25 (98,300): Replaced cabin air filter
• 2013-01-30 (98,415): Replaced stock air filter with K&N, cleaned MAF sensor
• 2013-02-02 (98,545): Replaced junk ANCO wipers with new OEM wipers
• 2013-02-27 (99,240): Replaced spark plugs (NGK Iridium IX, 60,000 mile plugs)
  
• 2013-03-16 (99,847): Oil change (Royal Purple filter, Mobil 1 0-W20 oil)
• 2013-03-20 (99,964): New tires (Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus 205/55R16)
• 2013-03-23 (100,132): ATF drain and fill (Toyota WS), re-installed stock air filter, cleaned MAF sensor
• 2013-05-18 (102,184): Coolant drain and fill (Toyota SLLC pink)

[Rayven01]

Finally got around to putting together a garage. Still need to get good pics when the weather is nice, that first one is the dealer pic.

Shamelessly borrowed Vibenvy's garage post format. Thanks!

[tkenway]

Very nice.

Where can I get a genvibe.com decal?

[Rayven01]

Very nice. Where can I get a genvibe.com decal?

Thanks! You can get them at www.grafxwerks.com along with a bunch of other Vibe-specific decals.

[tkenway]

Awesome. I'll have to order one when I have a little more spare cash.

[Derf]

Nice. I have to say the pic of the Vibe next to the water tower, the angles on the car really stand out. Without the roof racks, it really has a clean look that the white pushes to another level.

[Rayven01]

Nice. I have to say the pic of the Vibe next to the water tower, the angles on the car really stand out. Without the roof racks, it really has a clean look that the white pushes to another level.

Thanks! It honestly took awhile to grow on me. The Gen1 is a little more streamlined in the front and I tend to like that. I've come to like it better though, as I like the rest of the lines of the Gen2 better and from any angle except head on I prefer the new look. As for the white it does look really nice and it's easier to clean. My only beef with it is the lack of clearcoat. The Vibe paint is already the weak point and without clearcoat it chips even easier.

[vibenvy]

Very nice looking 2nd gen ! Glad I could help you out with your Garage format !

[lannvouivre]

I like you already for your excellent car color choice.

[Rayven01]

Updated top post with new antenna and dream wheels pics. Kazera KZ-I chrome with blue rings. Nearly $900 a set, so they'll likely remain only in my dreams.

[Rayven01]

Received my Redline armrest cover today!

The emblem sits a bit more toward the rear than I asked for but it turns out to be a good thing because that way my elbow doesn't sit on it, which could get irritating. The padding is super comfortable!

[lannvouivre]

That looks awesome, I love it!

[Rayven01]

That looks awesome, I love it!

Thanks, me too! Well worth the money. It nicely solves my cracked armrest cover problem and also raises the armrest just enough to be perfect with hands at 8 and 4.

[Rayven01]

I added a Bushwacker bumper protector since my dog is determined to scratch the hell out of the bumper cover getting in and out of the hatch. I wasn't happy with the short length on the Matrix one as I've seen other members get so I took a chance and ordered the Scion xD model. It looked pretty close to the right length and I figured if it was too long I could cut it down. It turns out it is about an inch too long, but it's close enough that I decided to put it on as is. It just sticks out a little at the front lip right at either end where the bumper curves up into the taillight. If it ever catches on anything and comes off I'll just get some 3M tape, cut it down and re-attach it.

[Rayven01]

I picked up a 2009 Vibe GT OE strut brace courtesy of Carrie/Vibenvy(thanks!) at the Genvibe Pontac meet and installed it the afternoon I got home. I have to say the difference in cornering is very noticeable. Curvy roads are even more fun now!

[vibenvy]

Glad to hear you got the strut brace installed and are enjoying it ! It looks great! It was great to meet you and see your Vibe in person! I look forward to seeing what you have in store for your Vibe in the future !

[ParknVibe]

Is that a pin strip line on the fender "wave" shape and along doors at the bend? Looking at your top first picture. if so it looks good.

Did not see you talk about it or showed a closeup of it.

[Rayven01]

No, no pinstripes anywhere. I see what you mean though. Must be a trick of the light.

[surbach50]

Hi. I am looking for a bumper protector for my 2009 Base 2.4L Vibe. I see that you bought the Scion protector. What year is the Scion?
thanks

[Rayven01]

They don't really list what year so I'm not sure. This is what I got though: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P27VZ4/ref ... 1_ST1_dp_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.