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by fl_gal
Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Where would you meet in florida if there happend to be one? ( Open Poll )
Replies: 7
Views: 1394

didnt realize we were neighbors (i'm in Brandon)
by fl_gal
Sat Jun 11, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pay It Forward Genvibe Style
Replies: 213
Views: 314022

my turn...I got a keyfob. just bought it not long ago for my 2003. she went to heaven so I dont need the keyfob any longer.if i dont respond quickly, please IM/email me
by fl_gal
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: is my clutch slipping? (RIT)

Quote, originally posted by RIT »Don't you mean the "clutch fluid reservoir" instead of the "brake fluid reservoir" ?in past vehicles I've learned this is one in the same.I got my brother to change the plugs yesterday. The old ones were white on the tip part. I've driven probabl...
by fl_gal
Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: is my clutch slipping? (star_deceiver)

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »Have you ever bled the clutch line?I never have, I dont know how. Is it something I can do?
by fl_gal
Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: (RIT)

Quote, originally posted by RIT »Not necessarily. A bad fuel filter can show up is trying to go up a large hill. The car will get starved for fuel. Ever happen ?when i first noticed the "problem" i was going up a hill. not a sharp hill, but i was going "up". other times I've not...
by fl_gal
Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

the loss power feeling just became noticeable a couple of days ago. It's not constant, but I've noticed it when it does happen. Hopefully I'll get the plugs changed tomorrow. I got NGK Iridiums (i'm still shocked at the price, i'm used to getting copper plugs)Unfortunately with used cars you are sor...
by fl_gal
Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:39 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

right now the money is on spark plugs. it's cheaper than a clutch to get these :-Pif it were a fuel filter problem, wouldnt I have horrible gas mileage?
by fl_gal
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: (RIT)

Quote, originally posted by RIT »The best way to check for a worn clutch is to put on your emergency brake, then put your car in fifth gear and let the clutch out slowly. The engine SHOULD stall. If it doesn't, that means that the clutch is slipping and thus no stalling.I did as you suggested and i...
by fl_gal
Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: (RIT)

Quote, originally posted by RIT »The best way to check for a worn clutch is to put on your emergency brake, then put your car in fifth gear and let the clutch out slowly. The engine SHOULD stall. If it doesn't, that means that the clutch is slipping and thus no stalling.I will try that in the morni...
by fl_gal
Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Translate that for me.......meaning like 5tth gear and rpm like 2000?
by fl_gal
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: is my clutch slipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

is my clutch slipping?

sometimes when going to 3rd gear, the clutch engages kinda sluggish, almost as if im slow letting my foot off the clutch and it will rev for a second until it "catches". my foot is totally off the clutch. I also notice a vibration with this like i'm driving on a rough road.I do alot of dri...
by fl_gal
Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How much do you drive?
Replies: 34
Views: 10713

my base 03 is closing in on 100k miles. bought it a few months ago. I can drive anywhere from 50~200 miles daily, depending on the workload (courier).this is the 4th vehicle i've gone thru this year, just bad luck and bad cars with bad problems. First car that i haven't had to worry about at all and...
by fl_gal
Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: speaker sizes
Replies: 1
Views: 814

speaker sizes

Hello all I have a 2003 Base model and all of my speakers sound blowed out. I want to replace them but don't know their sizes? The only ones I know of are the ones in the front and back doors. I tried googling but didnt find any info on what I need to get.
by fl_gal
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hey
Replies: 11
Views: 2838

Re: (cptnsolo77)

Quote, originally posted by cptnsolo77 »Just signed up to Fuelly. Very cool.I've used fuelly for a few years now, very neat thing to have
by fl_gal
Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hey
Replies: 11
Views: 2838

Hey

Just got me a red 03, 5sp manual. Been a while since driving a stick, but it's fun getting back into comforts with it. Can't wait to enjoy great gas mileage in a car again! lol
by fl_gal
Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Replacing License Plate Bulbs????
Replies: 16
Views: 20660

Re: (bodhi_tree777)

and was it indeed counter-clockwise? I worked a better part of an hour trying to twist it either way and it wouldnt budge! It was angering me enough to where I almost didn't care if I broke it.