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Try brown paper back with an iron on low heat...sounds crazy but it removed most of my surfboard wax on previous car. Paper bag acts as a sponge and pulls up oil...keep applying fresh bag surface as it gets dirty. This might help pull majoity out before you use a real cleaning product.

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Last year Car and Driver did a piece on upgrades and they basically rated/tested kits and then a stock set with new pads. For the money, new upgraded pads are tough to beat for a typical car owner.

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I bought Thule 751xt since it is super easy/quick to install, lock and remove after use. 525xt for mountain bike, and 554 surfboard carrier. So far so good except for center mount intenna getting pushed to side when I grab one of my longer surfboards on smaller days.

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I took off the bars since they were useless for carrying surfboards. I had to add an aftermarket rack (Thule) that grabs the silver bars so all the factory cross bars did was make it hard to wash and collect mositure where my car cover sagged....

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I pulled out unit to left of steering whell...it is tough to pull and held in by 5-6 sturdy clips but just pull straight and whole assembly pops out...

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mine rattles also....looks like lots of clearance for window to rattle

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Nobody has mentioned squeek in vent to left of steering wheel. I can't figure how to pull cover off to check it out. Pulls out a half inch or so but don't want to really pull and break something... If you have any ideas I'd like to hear them otherwise back to dealer I go....

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I pulled both seats for my stereo installation and it was very easy. Just unbolt at four corners and I think it was drivers side only that had a quick disconnect wire coupling. Other wsie they came out easy and went back in without any trouble. PLastic covers for rear bolts also went back on without...

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I installed new speakers, head unit and amp and clarity was night and day to old system. Plenty of bass without getting crazy with subs and systenm is clean visually. Worth the effort...

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I' ve been meaning to take a look at this. Glad you did. It was pretty sad when dealer handed me the keys and I couldn't start the thing. The guy forgot to tell me I had to pretend I was pushing the clutch through the pavement below. Wonder why Pontiac didn't think, "Hmmm, that seems odd,"...

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Easy enough to pull off door panels...purchase tool for $15 at local auto parts store. Clips are along bottom edge and pop out easily......power window/lock wire clips were a major pain but not complicated just stubborn

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And speakers are riveted in place (no screws) so you have to drill out rivets to set new speakers in place. Lots of fun....

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I'm not trying to be a smart guy, but is your fuel filler cap on tight? That is the number 1 reason people mistakenly take all cars in for service. Hope it is something so easy...

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We are multiplying, yet no solution! haha

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So your noise was from the pillar going from roof to dash? I'll see if putting pressure on that stops the noise on my drive home tonight. Otherwise I will have to stop by the dealer during thanksgiving weekend which isn't my idea of fun. Thankds for help and any other ideas...

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My driver side air vent (to left of steering wheel is hiding a rattle). Do you know how to fix this?

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I have seen posts of squeeks from gauge cluster but my noise almost sounds like it is behind left hand side dash air vent. Has anyone else had this? The vent cover didn't pop out easily so I stopped trying thinking I better ask here first if anyone had any ideas. It comes and goes with road surface ...

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Made a definite improvement and took all of 5 minutes. Thanks...

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This sounds promising. When I took a test drive the Vibe's A/C was freezing. The Vibe I ordered is pretty weak. I'll check this out tomorrow and see if it helps before asking the dealer to look into it. Thanks...

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Oh, so you had tweeters in front already. I mounted mine right there in the corner panel as well. Polk certainly did make a nice set of speakers. Hope the rest of your install goes smoothly.

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My amp fit easily under the front passenger seat. The amp controls are then within reach along the outboard seat edge. Cross-overs went under driver seat.

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I had to mount rear tweeters in door by cutting much smaller holes than you'll need. Dremel should work well and you'll have template. Problem for you will be having firm material behind speakers. You may need to build a spacer so plastic panel doesn't flex in as you tighten self tapping screws. Goo...

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This last weekend I mounted Polk EX3560's front and rear...yep 8 speakers in my Vibe haha...it was a real pain but looks/sounds amazing. Head Unit: Blaupunkt CasablancaAmplifier: Profile 4x75 rmsSpeakers: Polk EX3560 components in all 4 corners

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Thanks! The instrument cluster sounds like a likely culprit. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

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Has anyone experienced dash rattle to left of steering wheel. It comes and goes depending on engine speed and road conditions. Just applying pressure to points while I drive has no impact so I suspect it is up inside. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks...

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No problem! Adding tweeters is very easy. Just follow template and cut out holes for mounting in plastic pieces in window corner. Or just drill small hole for speaker wire and surface mount tweeter. I have done this on a few cars and it is fool proof. Buy good component system with 6.5" woofer ...

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Thanks for looking, I'll be curious on reply since I don't think such items as a roof rack and other small add ons justify price difference quote I received (at least to me they don't). Someone mentioned the Matrix doesn't have the montone paint option but that is because it is already in monotone f...

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Priced identical models through few internet services so I could compare lis prices (U.S.). Chose Base Vibe with 5-speed, monotone paint, and power accessory group.

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I priced identical Matrix and Vibe and even with new $500 Pontiac rebate, the Matrix is ~$900 cheaper. Why is this?

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Does anyone know the stock wheel offset dimension? Thanks...

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HenryPontiac webiste says rebate or low financing , not both.

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Does anyone know detailed front and rear speaker dimenisons that will fit in the Vibe? I'm curious since http://www.crutchfield.com only shows a very limited number of speakers fitting. They have a huge selection so I'm wondering if the speaker holes are particularly shallow or something that elimin...

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Does anyone know detailed front and rear speaker dimenisons that will fit in the Vibe? I'm curious since http://www.crutchfield.com only shows a very limited number of speakers fitting. They have a huge selection so I'm wondering if the speaker holes are particularly shallow or something that elimin...

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Yeah, it was on Vibe portion of website...all other Pontiacs are at $1500 cash back but until just recently no money back was being offered on Vibe. Hopefully rebate will grow in next few months before my current car bursts into flames and is permanently retired. haha

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Just noticed $500 cash back feature appeared on Pontiac web site. Think I'll wait another few months for the rebate to match other Pontiacs.

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Thanks! That is just what I needed to hear. Fitting speakers and amps is easy, its the head unit I was most concerned about.

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Test drove a Vibe and stereo sucked as expected. Has anyone swapped in an aftermarket head unit/speakers/amps? How was installation process? I haven't seen a kit yet to make a new head unit fit in the dash opening like I bought for my Honda a few years back. Anyone have any expereince upgrading thei...

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Any more progress?

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Any progress?

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Why should drivers settle for cars with noises!?!?!? My Honda is still tight after 4 years. Accepting questionable build quality doesn't seem to make sense.

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Does anyone know how the Toyota Matrix is selling compared tp the Vibe numbers on this website? Just curious if the numbers are close.

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How long do we need to wait unitl Pobntaic offers rebate on Vibe? All other Pontiacs have $2000 rebate going.

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I received my brochure from Pontiac and all the wheel types aare similar "sawblade" style. The covers, 16 inch and 17 inch all have a similarlook and I think most people agree saw bladess were out of style close to 10 years back. Has anyone seen if other wheel options exist? The 5 spoke wh...

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I guess I disagree.

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Can the roof rack rails be removed without leaving obvious mounting hardware/holes behind?

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I wish Ponbtiac had put bigger speakers ports in the rear...should be 6.5 all the way around.

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I hope all colors will come in full paint versions, but Pontiac website reply told me only the three colors were planned for this year and it costs $500. Pontiac needs to realize they aren't making a truck and appearance is critical when you look at the competition in this market.

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Why can the Vibe only be ordered with painted lower cladding in 3 colors: white, balck,a nd silver? It seems to me it would look much better if the entire exterior was painted to match.

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I saw 1.5" lowering springs on tirerack.com...haven't purchased yet to tell you if they are right change ot not....

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