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by ecarlsen
Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Stock Monsoon Sub Woofer Specs??
Replies: 3
Views: 3685

Re: Stock Monsoon Sub Woofer Specs??

Bocaj77, I'm searching for the same. My Vibe is a 2005 GT with the Monsoon subwoofer. I can't say I've ever heard it rumble. I replaced the stock radio unit with Pioneer unit I bought from Crutchfield (the very best company to buy auto audio from - their tech support is superb. Still no rumble. They...
by ecarlsen
Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:54 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: KYB GR-2, Tokico HP or STAGG SHS struts/shocks?
Replies: 6
Views: 3980

Re: KYB GR-2, Tokico HP or STAGG SHS struts/shocks? (boomermsu)

Thanks Keith. I checked out their website and all they list at this time for a 2005 Vibe are lowering springs. I do consider myself a fairly aggressive driver - so do the cops who have hung 4 tickets on me in the last year. :-(That said, I'm not that convinced about lowering my Vibe as I'm reading c...
by ecarlsen
Tue May 31, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: KYB GR-2, Tokico HP or STAGG SHS struts/shocks?
Replies: 6
Views: 3980

KYB GR-2, Tokico HP or STAGG SHS struts/shocks?

I'm what I refer to as a "passive car modifier". When something wears out, I replace it with something better. I have 107k miles on my '05 Vibe GT. I can now hear the stock struts/shocks making noise - they're not working that smoothly anymore. Time to replace them. I've been looking at my...
by ecarlsen
Wed May 25, 2011 4:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Thank You Genvibe from this "newbie"
Replies: 10
Views: 2027

Thank You Genvibe from this "newbie"

To All, I just want to thank you all for the help I've already gotten from this website. I have a 2005 Vibe GT that I love and try to keep in good health. I bought my Vibe from the Pontiac dealer with 3k miles on it. It was used by the dealership as transportation for a year - I was the first offici...
by ecarlsen
Sun May 22, 2011 5:14 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: How can I replace a fog light assembly
Replies: 2
Views: 7025

Re: How can I replace a fog light assembly (inidlats)

I think the explanation provided below by another enthusiast is basically accurate:"You need a 10 mm ratchet or wrench, a small pocket screw driver and a flash light. take the 2 bolts out of the shield under the bumper to have easy access. shine the flashlight at the rear and you will see round...