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by redlava
Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:57 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Ceramic Brake Pads???
Replies: 10
Views: 3720

Re: (Sublimewind)

I might look into doing it myself, but it just surprised me that the guy tried to tell me that the OEM pads were ceramic. Thinking that he just wanted to justify charging 30% more for service than anybody else that I have talked to today.Maybe if I was driving a Ferrari, or at the very least a Musta...
by redlava
Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Ceramic Brake Pads???
Replies: 10
Views: 3720

Ceramic Brake Pads???

The guy at my tire shop told me that I need new brake pads. Which is believable because I do have almost 70K on it. I thought the price was a little high, but he said that they were ceramic pads so they cost more. Is Carbon metalic or ceramic OEM on an '03?
by redlava
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Best songs on subs
Replies: 53
Views: 12533

Re: (bodhi_tree777)

I'd go with... Crystal Method - High RollerProdigy - Charly (Trip into Drum and Bass mix)Portishead - NumbEvil Nine ft. Aesop Rock - CrookedCypress Hill & Sonic Youth - I Love You Mary Jane And for my (removed)? pick...Fiona Apple - Sleep to Dream
by redlava
Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hell Froze Over.
Replies: 25
Views: 4111

Re: Hell Froze Over. (Vibe_dude)

Muwahahahaha!It's $2.93 in Omaha.
by redlava
Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Heroes
Replies: 162
Views: 21067

Re: (Herb)

Yeah probably more like X-Men's version of Beast. But turning into The Fly would be a nice touch.
by redlava
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Knight Rider starts tonight
Replies: 30
Views: 4848

Re: (Vibe_dude)

I have it Tivo'd so I haven't watched it yet, but it sounds to me like it never got any better than the movie. Same crappy actors and already the new improved KITT complete with attack mode and turbo boost. I thought they would have reserved that for when ratings fell like in the original. Should be...
by redlava
Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Ghost?
Replies: 29
Views: 7793

Re: Ghost? (prathman)

Camera Strap.
by redlava
Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Chevy Volt Pictures(Official Images Sans the Executives)
Replies: 31
Views: 5858

Re: Chevy Volt Pictures Leaked! (Toasted7)

I'm liking it too. The 30-40K price range, not so much. I like how it is lease only and no purchasing... reminds me of the EV1 debacle. Chevy can pretty much take your car whenever they want to if they want to shut the project down for whatever reason. Something tells me that if they don't sell 50,0...
by redlava
Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: CERN Atom smasher experiment.
Replies: 25
Views: 4308

Re: (BlueCrush)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26641652/If you thought the world was going to end, but there was a slight possibility it wouldn't... I would probably hold off on the whole suicide thing just in case I was wrong.
by redlava
Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Smart Car - New Body Kits!
Replies: 21
Views: 13756

Re: (engineertwin2)

They look like the micro-machine cars that I used to play with when I was a kid.
by redlava
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2009 Honda Fit
Replies: 9
Views: 2615

Re: (Sublimewind)

I heard rumors of a possible hybrid version of the Fit coming to the states next year. 50mpg for less that 20K, would sound like a winner to me.
by redlava
Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:22 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Fantasy Football on Yahoo 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 2402

Re: Fantasy Football on Yahoo 2008 (jwalcik)

Bump.
by redlava
Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Fantasy Football on Yahoo 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 2402

Re: Fantasy Football on Yahoo 2008 (HoosierMan619)

I've been known to play a lot in my past. The most leagues I had going in one season was 7.
by redlava
Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Fantasy Football on Yahoo 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 2402

Fantasy Football on Yahoo 2008

It's been a few years since we have had a league. So if anybody is interested...http://football.fantasysports....crumb=League ID 348424Password football
by redlava
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: getting rid of groundhog (residential area)
Replies: 46
Views: 7598

Re: (ToolGuy)

20 gallons of diesel fuel and a match should do the trick. If you were in the country I would suggest finding a friendly farmer with a few pounds of anhydrous ammonia to spray down a few of his holes.
by redlava
Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Deathmobile
Replies: 24
Views: 4941

Re: 2009 Deathmobile (ToolGuy)

Holy Cow! That would be very scary.Greetings from Omaha.
by redlava
Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Losing that center logo piece of the wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 4802

Re: (Jyik40)

I had one of those pop off on my old truck. It cost me $19 from Dodge to replace it.
by redlava
Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Natural Disaster!
Replies: 7
Views: 2015

Re: (Kevzaz)

A little bit of rubbing compound on the spots should take care of it.
by redlava
Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Would you rather die from ...
Replies: 21
Views: 3611

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

I'm going to have to go with drowning. Hopefully I will pass out before I had to knowingly take that final breath. Burning would be freaking painful!!
by redlava
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How Do Redneck Minnesotans Celebrate Independence day??? <= CLICK ME NOW!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2705

Re: (scott_h)

Hey did anybody see where that Bowling Ball went???@#$%&@! RUUUUUUUNNNNN!!!!!!!
by redlava
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: hydrogen kit for the vibe
Replies: 61
Views: 9637

Re: hydrogen kit for the vibe (damronjr)

I'm calling shenanigans on this. It may work "in theory", but me thinks it's a load of crap.
by redlava
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Knocking from A/C
Replies: 4
Views: 1454

Re: Knocking from A/C (joatmon)

I'll probably take it in to get fixed sooner or later. Hopefully it won't cost me an arm to do it. On the other hand, it is GM and it wouldn't be the Heartbeat of America if they didn't charge three times as much.
by redlava
Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:52 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Knocking from A/C
Replies: 4
Views: 1454

Re: Knocking from A/C (joatmon)

Thanks a lot Joat I didn't look hard enough for any threads on this.
by redlava
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Knocking from A/C
Replies: 4
Views: 1454

Knocking from A/C

I just noticed that my A/C is making a knocking sound, but only when it is NOT on recirculate. It sounds like somebody is tapping their finger on the dashboard about every second at a random pace.Doesn't matter what fan speed I have it set to or how fast I am driving or if I am stopped. Anybody else...
by redlava
Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 4 Burned Out Headlights in 12 Months!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 6806

Re: (sooner)

That's what it sounds like to me. If you are getting some power surges and shorts then that would fry your bulbs in no time. Plus you mentioned the problem with your locks and AC lights. This doesn't really have a lot to do with your problem, but my bro-in-law's Jeep had electrical issues and it wou...
by redlava
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I am a soon to be Vibe owner
Replies: 23
Views: 3563

Re: I am a soon to be Vibe owner (Mattsky)

The trouble with newly designed autos...no rebates. Plus they still have 08's on the lots that they are trying to get rid of. It would be dumb to try and sell the 09's more aggressively than the older models.But Welcome anyways!!!!!
by redlava
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Highest miles
Replies: 12
Views: 3583

Re: Highest miles (ToolGuy)

Hey, you never know... 185K is a lot for today's cars, but my '79 Malibu had 235,000 on it when I gave it back to my Dad. The only engine issues I had with it were the ones I caused from doing something stupid with it. You might be able to get yourself a decent car for way cheap!!!PS: 1 year after I...
by redlava
Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Handling in Snow
Replies: 17
Views: 16011

Re: (kunkstyle)

My base handles fairly well. I've never had any issues with not being able to drive around if I need too. It just depends on what type of tires you have and how much snow is on the ground. Very few cars will handle well in 6-8 inches of snow, so if you're wanting to drive through a blizzard at 60 mp...
by redlava
Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: another gas saver?
Replies: 15
Views: 2619

Re: another gas saver? (ramenboy...)

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
by redlava
Thu May 29, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Freaky Little Vid
Replies: 5
Views: 1190

Re: Freaky Little Vid (waveresponder)

I'm gonna be having some nightmares about that pencil. I hate when inanimate objects have creepy faces on them.
by redlava
Thu May 29, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Toyota Venza
Replies: 29
Views: 8934

Re: (NewNeptune)

I'm not diggin it either. The front end is hideous. Just one more $30,000 crossover to add to the list. Yawn.
by redlava
Fri May 23, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2010 Camaro
Replies: 8
Views: 2116

Re: 2010 Camaro (Atomic)

The car looks great... until you get to the rear end. WOW that looks like crap. I'll give it 3 years before they stop production because nobody buys it due to $4.00+ fuel.
by redlava
Wed May 21, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Creepy Voicemail
Replies: 45
Views: 4070

Re: (TraySeeLea)

I get weird messages from my Grandma sometimes. In my best angry, old, used-to-chain-smoke, woman sounding voice"Well i guess you're not home, Goodbye!" Like nails on a chalkboard.
by redlava
Mon May 19, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Grilles Available?
Replies: 9
Views: 1758

Re: Grilles Available? (keithvibe)

I remember another company making a grill a while back, Cloud Rider i think. Are they still in business?
by redlava
Mon May 19, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2006 Vibe is "hard" to start when cold, usually takes several seconds of cranking
Replies: 17
Views: 9508

Re: 2006 Vibe is "hard" to start when cold, usually takes several seconds of cranking (trb)

Can't get that cold in Houston can it?My 03 usually cranks very slow when it is cold out, and I mean below 40 degrees. Above that and it will start on the second or third turnover every time. I still have the original battery, but it has always done it. It could be any number of issues, but the low ...
by redlava
Thu May 15, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2 weeks with a 2009 GT (and comparisons to my old 2005)
Replies: 27
Views: 4370

Re: (agksimon)

Nice to hear some comparisons. Now I just have to decide if I want to save money or buy a new Vibe!!
by redlava
Thu May 08, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gas Taxes
Replies: 9
Views: 1376

Re: (K-NINE)

It always makes me laugh when so many people think that the oil companies are price gouging. People only see the 9 billion dollars in profits and don't realize that the oil companies profit margin is right in line with other supply markets like construction materials, medical supplies, and food, abo...
by redlava
Tue May 06, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The $40 fillup has happened
Replies: 30
Views: 3738

Re: (Sublimewind)

HA!! @%#& Suburban owners. I thought $35-$40 five years ago was outlandish when I had my truck. Let me do the math here, 22 gallon tank in my Dakota at $3.40 a gallon equals...who cares!! I get 30 mpg now.
by redlava
Sun May 04, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Iron Man opens Friday....who's going to see it?
Replies: 28
Views: 3925

Re: Iron Man opens Friday....who's going to see it? (NascarXprt)

Just got back and it was pretty darn good. I must say that he must spend a fortune in Krylon paint and bondo to patch his suit up.
by redlava
Fri May 02, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Small car sales on the way up
Replies: 16
Views: 2502

Re: Small car sales on the way up (ColonelPanic)

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05...loginw00t! Down with the SUV! lol! I'm glad to see more people are downsizing, especially when they were previously driving something way too large for anything they would ever need.The big 3 need to get to work though, too ...
by redlava
Thu May 01, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The $40 fillup has happened
Replies: 30
Views: 3738

Re: (WaveAction)

I had one of those about a month ago. I put in almost 12 gallons. She was thirsty.
by redlava
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: '09 Vibe Cargo Cover $89 US!! What gives?
Replies: 19
Views: 8367

Re: (Whelan)

Welcome to the wonderful world of GM. If the Matrix has one and it fits the Vibe, get that. It'll probably be half as much.
by redlava
Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 789 Chevy Corvette
Replies: 11
Views: 3394

789 Chevy Corvette

This car was built by N2A motors (No Two Alike). Cost is $40,000 over the cost of a new Corvette C6 (MSRP $44,000). Unbelievable! The company is planning a production run of about 100 vehicles. It sits on a Corvette C6 chassis, front styled like a 57 Chevy, side like a 58, rear like a 59. Hence the ...
by redlava
Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Down with the Sicknesssssss......
Replies: 23
Views: 2985

Re: (lovemyraffe)

I hear ya man. I just got over two colds in a row. I was sick for 3 weeks. I actually broke down and went to the doctor last week because I thought I had the flu and I hadn't slept in four days. Thankfully it wasn't. Needless to say I looked like a meth addict sitting in the waiting room. I got an a...
by redlava
Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:04 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Star Wars according to a 3 year old!
Replies: 1
Views: 1054

Re: Star Wars according to a 3 year old! (zionzr2)

Star Wars according to a 3 year old according to a 23 year old.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated
by redlava
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Magnaflow Exhaust Problem!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2566

Re: Magnaflow Exhaust Problem!!! (Mavrik)

That was me Mavrik. Mine actually blew out at the muffler itself.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=28235I just got a copy of the bill of sale from the company I bought it from and took it to an authorized dealer. They pretty much just want to make sure that you bought the exhaust for the curre...
by redlava
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Who saw Knight Rider last night!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2538

Re: Who saw Knight Rider last night!!! (VforVIBE)

I wasn't too impressed either. Don't care what kind of car it is, but the ssllllllooooowwwwww moving red lights in the front annoyed me something fierce though. The acting was mediocre at best. I'll probably keep watching it, until it gets canceled anyways. Shouldn't take too long, I'm guessing 8 ep...
by redlava
Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:50 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm glad I'm not in school anymore
Replies: 25
Views: 3127

Re: I'm glad I'm not in school anymore (Whelan)

I don't know what the heck is wrong with people now a days. Why can't the just go someplace and quietly commit suicide like they used to. Why do they find it necessary to take their frustrations out on people who don't have anything to do with their problems. Hopefully somebody can figure this out s...
by redlava
Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Sonofa***** that has to hurt.
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Sonofa***** that has to hurt.

crap lemme try this link again.