Derf 2005 Moon and Tunes Deluxe
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:36 pm
Finishing up project "Hurricane Overdrive".
2005 Neptune Blue Auto Moon and Tunes, with what appears to be a near full set of options. Previous owner had dealership add undercoating, clear coat, and scotchguard
Finally had a day where it wasn't snowing, and sunny After modding the inside, new tunes and added 2 way radios Engine Bay after good cleaning and painting cover: Mother Road, Route 66, In Oklahoma. The only remaining original section of the road, a fun bumpy dusty drive.
Rims have reflective tape added for better night time visibility at intersections, plus accent during the day.
Country Vibe;
1941 John Deere H, 114 cubic inch, 12 horsepower, only thing electric are spark plugs
2005 Pontiac Vibe, 110 cubic inch, 126 Horsepower, electronics out that the wazoo
Upgrades:
-Put the Dinosaur down, and switched fluids to synthetic http://www.amsoil.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
-Removed most body panels and added sound deadening / sound isolation
-Took back seat bolts loose, lifted seats, cleaned and added sound deadening
-Changed out stock radio and speakers, for something more modern. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40421"
-Revamped stock monsoon sub box to get rid of "mud" viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40421"
-Revamped stock GM amp into bass amp for stock sub
-Converted all interior lights to LED (thanks to Gen Vibe posts for bulb identification) viewtopic.php?f=28&t=37574&p=420305&hil ... lb#p420305
-Converted all exterior lights (except headlights) to LED viewtopic.php?f=33&t=5438
-Installed no load flasher for LED turn signals (much better than resistor load option) viewtopic.php?f=33&t=40564"
-Upgraded stock horn added something much louder Surplus PA 300 and speaker
-Installed remote start viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40426"
-Replaced stock arm rest with '04 double arm rest
-Added power port and made console iPod friendly viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10792"
-Added power port to rear of console viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10792&start=50#p482539"
-Added VIBE third brake light overlay from GrafxWerks http://grafxwerks.com/
-Heavily modified rear driver area between wheel well and taillight, this a great space to mount electronics, inverter, beer cooler, or whatever you can imagine
Video of rear wheel well mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic4h85ubLTo"
-Added lights to console, dash, and under seat: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=40690#p482447"
-Painted the engine cover Rustoleum "Sunrise Red", looks good, might have gone one shade darker on the blue lettering
-Brake job and paint drums /rotors
-Added "Pontiac" inlay to rear hatch viewtopic.php?f=33&t=40967"
-Mudflaps, like the Vibes body style, but hate stone chips and muddy underside viewtopic.php?f=33&t=41122"
-Bought rear cargo carpet from '06 Moon and Tunes owner, the trick now; keep it clean.
-Added reflective stripping to the rims, not so much for show, but for safety during night time driving, make the car show up better at intersections. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261127088664?va ... 1439.l2649"
-Added ground clearance / courtesy lights to doors viewtopic.php?f=18&t=42843"
-Added turn signal lights to mirrors viewtopic.php?f=18&t=42845"
-Added lights to roof bar, now it glows! viewtopic.php?f=33&t=42852"
-Purchased set of winter Tires, Rims, and wheel covers
-Upgraded front brakes to drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads (below in this thread)
-Illuminated rear cargo area under cargo cover, can see what is under cover at night viewtopic.php?f=18&t=43537"
-Ran a boat load of wires, added two way radios, Vibe is now Radio Active!
-Getting rust stopped and sealed especially on underside brackets. Coated brake and fuel lines
-Added Cover King Seat covers, protect the front seats from wear and grime
-Changed halogen headlight bulbs over to LED viewtopic.php?f=33&t=44422
-Removed and cleaned the interior carpeting viewtopic.php?f=29&t=44811&p=508917#p508917
-Finished adding sound dampening material and tune audio system, midbass slightly weak. viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40549&sid=e7615f8b ... 4e#p508765
-Upgraded the front fog lights to a multi function LED kit.
Repairs completed after purchase:
-Fixed driver side door handle viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40424"
-Corrected issue with passenger door child lock viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40425"
-Repaired recirculating blend door motor (Thanks to Gen Vibe posts) viewtopic.php?t=3435"
-Loose rear view mirror
-Fixed seeping tire, aluminum rim corrosion causing slow leak
-Bad door speaker
-Issue with water getting in doors, window seals out of position viewtopic.php?f=17&t=40945"
-De-smoke interior Ozium 3.5 Oz http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40"
-Fixing stone chips on hood, many starting to rust, used Por-15 Black, which blended with Vibes Dark Neptune finish
-Removed major scratches
-Fixed door trim window / lock control, plastic tab broken off window switch. Thanks to this post viewtopic.php?f=28&t=36996"
-Fixed driver side window weather stripping, air leak right at ear level, created DIY Video viewtopic.php?f=20&t=41595"
-Repaired rust behind driver side mirror and under roof rail end caps (screws were causing rust)
-Replaced front Driver side wheel well liner, old one had hole viewtopic.php?f=20&t=43274"
-Replaced O2 sensors viewtopic.php?f=20&t=43379"
-Re-finish OEM rims. Paint was blistering, slow leaks due to salt, corrosion, etc viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44248
-Removed bumper and continued war on rust, treated several rusty areas, continuing goal to keep car over 300k mile mark viewtopic.php?f=33&t=36234&p=508396#p508396
-Fixed rusted floorboard and frame viewtopic.php?f=29&t=44718
-Replaced original starter at 200k miles viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40549&sid=e7615f8b ... 4e#p509040
-Replaced the intake manifold gasket at 200k, failure was only a footstep away. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=30525&p=510020#p510020
-Replaced PCV valve viewtopic.php?f=12&t=35419#p510024
-Replaced Tensioner O Ring due to annoying slow oil leak viewtopic.php?f=12&t=43333
-Completed valve lifter check viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6478&start=50
-Installed new spark plugs 202k miles
-Fixed exhaust heat shield rattle, missing bolts broken welds 202k
-Replaced rear hatch gas struts
Pending:
-Trying to figure out slight shake in steering wheel over 65 MPH, new rotors and pads helped,.. but time for an alignment?
Changed car over to full synthetic when purchased at 184k, 900 miles later the engine oil was almost black (normal when going from conventional to synthetic) changed oil and filter. The fill neck was nearly black when I got it, 900 miles later you can start to see bare metal in the fill neck, I am sure the oil filter is happy.
Like this car very much, only wish the arm rest on the door was higher...
2005 Neptune Blue Auto Moon and Tunes, with what appears to be a near full set of options. Previous owner had dealership add undercoating, clear coat, and scotchguard
Finally had a day where it wasn't snowing, and sunny After modding the inside, new tunes and added 2 way radios Engine Bay after good cleaning and painting cover: Mother Road, Route 66, In Oklahoma. The only remaining original section of the road, a fun bumpy dusty drive.
Rims have reflective tape added for better night time visibility at intersections, plus accent during the day.
Country Vibe;
1941 John Deere H, 114 cubic inch, 12 horsepower, only thing electric are spark plugs
2005 Pontiac Vibe, 110 cubic inch, 126 Horsepower, electronics out that the wazoo
Upgrades:
-Put the Dinosaur down, and switched fluids to synthetic http://www.amsoil.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
-Removed most body panels and added sound deadening / sound isolation
-Took back seat bolts loose, lifted seats, cleaned and added sound deadening
-Changed out stock radio and speakers, for something more modern. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40421"
-Revamped stock monsoon sub box to get rid of "mud" viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40421"
-Revamped stock GM amp into bass amp for stock sub
-Converted all interior lights to LED (thanks to Gen Vibe posts for bulb identification) viewtopic.php?f=28&t=37574&p=420305&hil ... lb#p420305
-Converted all exterior lights (except headlights) to LED viewtopic.php?f=33&t=5438
-Installed no load flasher for LED turn signals (much better than resistor load option) viewtopic.php?f=33&t=40564"
-Upgraded stock horn added something much louder Surplus PA 300 and speaker
-Installed remote start viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40426"
-Replaced stock arm rest with '04 double arm rest
-Added power port and made console iPod friendly viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10792"
-Added power port to rear of console viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10792&start=50#p482539"
-Added VIBE third brake light overlay from GrafxWerks http://grafxwerks.com/
-Heavily modified rear driver area between wheel well and taillight, this a great space to mount electronics, inverter, beer cooler, or whatever you can imagine
Video of rear wheel well mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic4h85ubLTo"
-Added lights to console, dash, and under seat: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=40690#p482447"
-Painted the engine cover Rustoleum "Sunrise Red", looks good, might have gone one shade darker on the blue lettering
-Brake job and paint drums /rotors
-Added "Pontiac" inlay to rear hatch viewtopic.php?f=33&t=40967"
-Mudflaps, like the Vibes body style, but hate stone chips and muddy underside viewtopic.php?f=33&t=41122"
-Bought rear cargo carpet from '06 Moon and Tunes owner, the trick now; keep it clean.
-Added reflective stripping to the rims, not so much for show, but for safety during night time driving, make the car show up better at intersections. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261127088664?va ... 1439.l2649"
-Added ground clearance / courtesy lights to doors viewtopic.php?f=18&t=42843"
-Added turn signal lights to mirrors viewtopic.php?f=18&t=42845"
-Added lights to roof bar, now it glows! viewtopic.php?f=33&t=42852"
-Purchased set of winter Tires, Rims, and wheel covers
-Upgraded front brakes to drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads (below in this thread)
-Illuminated rear cargo area under cargo cover, can see what is under cover at night viewtopic.php?f=18&t=43537"
-Ran a boat load of wires, added two way radios, Vibe is now Radio Active!
-Getting rust stopped and sealed especially on underside brackets. Coated brake and fuel lines
-Added Cover King Seat covers, protect the front seats from wear and grime
-Changed halogen headlight bulbs over to LED viewtopic.php?f=33&t=44422
-Removed and cleaned the interior carpeting viewtopic.php?f=29&t=44811&p=508917#p508917
-Finished adding sound dampening material and tune audio system, midbass slightly weak. viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40549&sid=e7615f8b ... 4e#p508765
-Upgraded the front fog lights to a multi function LED kit.
Repairs completed after purchase:
-Fixed driver side door handle viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40424"
-Corrected issue with passenger door child lock viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40425"
-Repaired recirculating blend door motor (Thanks to Gen Vibe posts) viewtopic.php?t=3435"
-Loose rear view mirror
-Fixed seeping tire, aluminum rim corrosion causing slow leak
-Bad door speaker
-Issue with water getting in doors, window seals out of position viewtopic.php?f=17&t=40945"
-De-smoke interior Ozium 3.5 Oz http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40"
-Fixing stone chips on hood, many starting to rust, used Por-15 Black, which blended with Vibes Dark Neptune finish
-Removed major scratches
-Fixed door trim window / lock control, plastic tab broken off window switch. Thanks to this post viewtopic.php?f=28&t=36996"
-Fixed driver side window weather stripping, air leak right at ear level, created DIY Video viewtopic.php?f=20&t=41595"
-Repaired rust behind driver side mirror and under roof rail end caps (screws were causing rust)
-Replaced front Driver side wheel well liner, old one had hole viewtopic.php?f=20&t=43274"
-Replaced O2 sensors viewtopic.php?f=20&t=43379"
-Re-finish OEM rims. Paint was blistering, slow leaks due to salt, corrosion, etc viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44248
-Removed bumper and continued war on rust, treated several rusty areas, continuing goal to keep car over 300k mile mark viewtopic.php?f=33&t=36234&p=508396#p508396
-Fixed rusted floorboard and frame viewtopic.php?f=29&t=44718
-Replaced original starter at 200k miles viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40549&sid=e7615f8b ... 4e#p509040
-Replaced the intake manifold gasket at 200k, failure was only a footstep away. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=30525&p=510020#p510020
-Replaced PCV valve viewtopic.php?f=12&t=35419#p510024
-Replaced Tensioner O Ring due to annoying slow oil leak viewtopic.php?f=12&t=43333
-Completed valve lifter check viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6478&start=50
-Installed new spark plugs 202k miles
-Fixed exhaust heat shield rattle, missing bolts broken welds 202k
-Replaced rear hatch gas struts
Pending:
-Trying to figure out slight shake in steering wheel over 65 MPH, new rotors and pads helped,.. but time for an alignment?
Changed car over to full synthetic when purchased at 184k, 900 miles later the engine oil was almost black (normal when going from conventional to synthetic) changed oil and filter. The fill neck was nearly black when I got it, 900 miles later you can start to see bare metal in the fill neck, I am sure the oil filter is happy.
Like this car very much, only wish the arm rest on the door was higher...