I see that Mazsa is fielding a competitor to the VIbe--the Mazda 3. It looks an awful lot like the VIbe, but it may leapfrog this generation. It comes with a 2.3 L 4 banger, and stiff sport suspension. If I'd waited a couple of months, I might've had a hard decision toi make. Alas I have a vibe, and...

I just don't get it--I look at the numbers and see that it buys you maybe 4-5 HP to get a CAI. Why is that worth it? I'm the first to admit I know next to nothing about mods, or performance driving, but it seems like a waste of time and money to get a couple of percent increase in performance. How c...

I have two ways: I put in a Pioneer DEHP550MP HU--plays MP3's and WMA's on CD. I also wired in a 1/8" female plud installed in a blank plastic button cover I swapped in by the emergency brake (where the coin holder was). It's wired into the back ofthe Pioneer as an Aux.BTW, A replacement button...

Short ram is not as good as CAI--OK.But is it worth the effort at all? How much more power will it give me?

Second question is whether any of those chips on Ebay actually work--and if I can do CAI and chip to boost HP?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...73455I see Injen for $280, and this--what's the diff?--Splash

BTW--when shopping, I see CAI for Vibe GT, not for std vibe--are they interchangeable for either one?

Sorry--I menat is my question about the brand going to spark a brand loyalty argument akin to a relighious dedication to a particular brand...

any suggestions on source for intakes? Brands?--or is this a religion?

OK--I'm ignorant. I live in Nashville where it's rainy, and don't want to trash my car to gain a few HP. If the odds of hydrolock are down to the lightning strike level, that's probably OK, but if they're up around the odds of getting hit by a cop's radar gun, I'll opt out.--Splash

OK I agree with you pretty much but:A. I'm a wimp and my wife trumped me, and...B. It's moot because I'm the proud owner of an 04 Vibe (Neptune, M&T, ABS).I love the car, just looking for low overhead ways ot improve performance--spark plugs, modules...I'm a little paranoid on the hydrolock pote...

I have a hard time messing with my month old car, especially with a new warranty. WIll the spark plugs alone make a difference? I have a 2004 base vibe, auto (my personal preference would've been the GT route, but my daughter will be driving soon, and I figured auto is the way to go for her...)Also,...

Tjh answer to my problems is: Wal-mart, belienve it or not.WHen I hooled the pre-outs from my Pioneer DEHP550MP to the amp I got a pop--likely a power spike that got amped...I bought a Scosche FAI3 for $17 that let me hook my HY speaker out firectly to my GM harness that feeds the amp. Well worth it.

WHo is the manufacturer (better yet what's the model) of the moons and tunes amp under the seat?

I installed a new Pioneer HU. WIred the preouts to my factory 200W amp (Moons and tunes). WHen I change sources or stations I get a sharp thump through the speakers. Does anyone know the cause and better yet, a solution?One hint--I use an old RCA speaker cable to splice into the harness fromthe preo...

OK forgive my ignorance. two questions:when you say hook up the remote wire to power on amp, what am I hooking the wire up to? Power?Second, wiring in the RCA plugs to harness; is it done center positive or center negative?thanks

WHen I install my new HU, it is already a 4X50. How do I connect to the 6 speakers--via the existing under seat amp, or direct from the stereo?

I was looking for the least intrusive upgrade for my Vibe. DO the remote changers that use FM modulators sound very good? Better than normal FM?