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by ScottS
Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Odometer limit=299,999 !!!
Replies: 40
Views: 21749

Re: Odometer limit=299,999 !!! (olympic)

Any chance that we can get a shot of the 299,999? I would like to see that!
by ScottS
Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:54 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Falken Tires
Replies: 17
Views: 4067

Re: (BlueCrush)

I'll agree with Bluecrush, I have a set of the 512s on the stock 16s and they do rock! They do pretty well in the snow too (as they are all season tires). The only complaint that I have is that they are a bit twitchy if you have freeways that have parallel groves in the road. I bought them from disc...
by ScottS
Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:21 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: magnaflow help?
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: magnaflow help? (JustinVGT)

That's the same rattle I had. Trust me, loosen the flange in back, pull it down more, and tighten it back up.
by ScottS
Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:34 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: magnaflow help?
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: magnaflow help? (rlfreese)

I had the same problem after I installed my magnaflow. It's pretty easy to fix actually. What you need to do is loosen the bolts that attach the two sections together and "cheat" the exhaust downward. Then you retighten the flange while pushing it downward. This will reposition the exhaust...
by ScottS
Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:55 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: New Guy with Vibe Problem
Replies: 10
Views: 2161

Re: New Guy with Vibe Problem (average joe vibe)

Could you tell us a little more? Like your mileage, year, model (assume it's a base 5 speed), any mods, how fast you were going, did you have the a/c on...etc....
by ScottS
Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:45 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Bugatti Veyron 16.4: What a million dollars can buy...
Replies: 30
Views: 7594

Re: Bugatti Veyron 16·4(56k warning) (POLO)

That is the coolest car ever built. What's even cooler is how you get it to hit its top speed.http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/n....html
by ScottS
Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:33 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: std. maintenance + oil change
Replies: 5
Views: 1691

Re: std. maintenance + oil change (dbuzzelli)

There are no grease fittings that I am aware of. Just change the oil and filter and you're good to go.
by ScottS
Mon May 09, 2005 8:22 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Meguiar's ntx new collection
Replies: 4
Views: 1661

Re: Meguiar's ntx new collection (POLO)

Quote »But,my question is if is better with past wax,or liquide.Now,i use past,but is very tough to remove other then this is good.I have the NXT liquid, and I am impressed with it. It seems to come off a heck of a lot easier (when you are applying it) than any other wax that I've used. Now the que...
by ScottS
Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:40 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Re: Clayed + waxed today (vibedrvr04)

Quote, originally posted by vibedrvr04 »quick question, are those legal?I live in NJ...the home of the Stupid Laws!I don't know if they are legal or not. I think the fuzz wouldn't pay too much attention to them as long as you match your body color.
by ScottS
Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:57 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: chezzeck out my new head u to the nit
Replies: 5
Views: 1357

Re: chezzeck out my new head u to the nit (tecton)

Looks good! I have always liked the look of an EQ mounted under the radio.
by ScottS
Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Re: (TRD4reel)

Thanks
by ScottS
Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:12 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

You just fold the clay over itself every so often to get a clean part. When it gets too dirty you throw it away. I usually only do 2 or 3 cars with it before I chuck it.
by ScottS
Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:06 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (Baltovibe)

I'm pretty sure that the rear monitor will still work.. I thought I read that in the manual somewhere.
by ScottS
Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:59 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Re: Clayed + waxed today (damronjr)

Scott_h summed it up pretty good, here's a link to the product:http://www.meguiars.com/store_...e=megIt's great for taking off fallout and overspray.The headlight masks weren't all that hard to do. My advice is to use a blow dryer to shrink them on instead of a heat gun, a heat gun might shrink them...
by ScottS
Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:18 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Re: Clayed + waxed today (ScottS)

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by ScottS
Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Clayed + waxed today (used NXT)

I clayed and waxed my car today. I would have liked to have used a polish too, but honestly after putting the Meguiar's NXT wax on I don't think I'll bother.

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by ScottS
Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: (ScottS)

Darn... the movie won't post ... too big
by ScottS
Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:33 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: (cohocarl)

Quote, originally posted by cohocarl »Ah, if it works, it works. It's probably made by a different company with just the Dual nameplate on it. Even if it only works for a couple years, I'd probably find something else I'd want by then anyways.I really like the setup. In my Vue, I made a center cons...
by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 7:58 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (Ponyota)

I do have the moon and tunes package, and I just wired up th harness to the radio and plugged it in. I don't hear any distortion or clipping at all.
by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (Ponyota)

This pic shows the radio exposed: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerofile/6735/radio4.jpgI might post a video of it if I get around to it.
by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (Ponyota)

Thanks.I got it for $300 on buy.com, it retails for $400-$450 locally.I had to buy all of the metra kits listed in this post:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=15161"you'll need to find a harness called a 70-2003 by metra (or 80-2003 from Circuit City), a 40-GM10 antenna adapter, a Metra 9...
by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:48 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (ScottS)

One more pic of it installed:

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by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (ScottS)

Pic of the whole thing installed:

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by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:46 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

Re: New radio installed (ScottS)

Pic of both the radio and my Omnifi controller in the double din kit:

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by ScottS
Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New radio installed (with pics)
Replies: 25
Views: 4738

New radio installed (with pics)

Check out what I installed this weekend:http://www.dualav.com/product_...d=445It's a Dual xdv8125 here's a pic of it in the part of the double din kit:

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by ScottS
Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Celica Header?
Replies: 6
Views: 1960

Re: Celica Header? (Mase)

You are right my bad.
by ScottS
Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:04 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Celica Header?
Replies: 6
Views: 1960

Re: Celica Header? (TRD4reel)

I don't think that we can get it for our '04s. Here's a post on MO:http://www.matrixowners.com/fo...rpumpThe jist of it is that the '04 has the air pipe on it to blow air into the cat, to heat the cat up a little quicker. Without the extra pipe you'll get a CEL. You can however port and pollish your...
by ScottS
Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:34 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil Filter
Replies: 50
Views: 21469

Re: (syclnjr)

I was thinking of trying CG on my GT for the next oil change. I am currently running the new mobil1 EP 15000. I figure I'll take it to 6-7k and pull a sample. Did you get a Used Oil Analysis on your GC?
by ScottS
Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:12 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: [05] Michigan Super Meet III [head count]
Replies: 125
Views: 37248

I'm in! That makes 30
by ScottS
Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:50 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Neptune GT spotted near my house
Replies: 1
Views: 1232

Neptune GT spotted near my house

I was driving my wife's Grandprix yesterday at about 6:30 pm and right before me at the light on plymouth and inkster I saw a '03 or '04. It had the roof rack bows removed, overlays, and tint, might of had a pipe too... didn't hear it but it looked different. A woman was at the wheel. Is this anyone...
by ScottS
Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:57 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil Analysis
Replies: 1
Views: 985

Re: Oil Analysis (bckersey)

Check out http://www.bobistheoilguy.com. They recomend a place called Blackstone labs. Here's a link for a test kit: http://www.blackstone-labs.com/free_test_kit.htmlI found a Used oil Analysis on the bobistheoilguy forums from a guy with a 2zz engine (in a celica) that "races often" on a ...
by ScottS
Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:10 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Vibe
Replies: 19
Views: 3453

Re: The Vibe (TRD4reel)

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel »Nice ride. Those tints look really good on your car. I also agree, get some wheels and debadge it and it will look spectacular.InderAlways with the de-badging! I'm still undecided if I'm gonna do that to my vibe. Maybe I will.Florida, Nice ride... I like the lo...
by ScottS
Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:06 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: New long life oil....any opinions..see link
Replies: 11
Views: 2162

Re: New long life oil....any opinions..see link (MoonDogg)

Quote, originally posted by MoonDogg »hey why not the manuel tells you to do oil change ever 7500 miles anyways... I plan to take the new mobil1 15,000 mile oil to 7,500 while I'm still under warranty. I'm going to then send a sample into blackstone labs for a used oil analysis. If in comes back fi...
by ScottS
Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Day Two and loving it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2319

Re: (White03)

Quote, originally posted by White03 »Psychobroker, It is not very impressive in light of some of the ones I have seen here though.(It doesn't even have alloy wheels!)That's what you call a sleeper, and I find that impressive! I want to see a pic of the car that includes the supercharger and the whe...
by ScottS
Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe GT charged a truck fee
Replies: 20
Views: 5043

2 should be good for me.
by ScottS
Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Photo of My New Two-Tone '05
Replies: 15
Views: 3270

Re: Photo of My New Two-Tone '05 (cherkcom)

Wow The '05 looks really nice in 2 tone! Nice ride.
by ScottS
Sun Feb 20, 2005 2:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe GT charged a truck fee
Replies: 20
Views: 5043

Re: (TRD4reel)

I have school until noon on Saturday, anytime after 1:00 is good for me.
by ScottS
Sat Feb 19, 2005 9:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe GT charged a truck fee
Replies: 20
Views: 5043

Re: (TRD4reel)

03GT, you are getting hosed!Inder, the place that you're talking about is called PolyPro. I LOVE that place! It's like 2 minutes from my house. I go there about once a week durring the winter. It's a flat $5 for 25 minutes of washing and you get a bucket of junk with some towels and cleaning product...
by ScottS
Sat Feb 19, 2005 2:25 am
Forum: Motorsports
Topic: Daytona 500
Replies: 9
Views: 6956

Re: Daytona 500 (BlueCrush)

I'm watching the Bush race now. I can't resist watching any sporting event in HiDef! I'm having a little get together for the 500, nothing big just my bother and a few friends. I can't wait!
by ScottS
Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Linux
Replies: 20
Views: 5577

Re: Linux (futseal04)

I am running Gentoo Linux on my Desktop http://www.gentoo.org It's hard to setup but it is very powerful.and I am running Mandrake 10 on my Laptop.My server is running clarkconnect: http://www.clarkconnect.org . Clarkconnect is the best, simple server I have ever run... I recommend it to everyone (i...
by ScottS
Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loss of power
Replies: 2
Views: 809

Re: loss of power (tylexkay)

Check your mass air flow sensor. Make sure its: 1. Clean2. seated properly in the flange on the intake3. plugged in
by ScottS
Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:54 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silver Star parking lights and red reverse lights (pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 4390

Re: (TRD4reel)

I might just give him a call. Thanks for the info!
by ScottS
Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ello, new vibe owner
Replies: 31
Views: 5702

Re: Ello, new vibe owner (rAERRK)

Welcome TectonQuote, originally posted by rAERRK »Maybe we wanted the fast model I couldn't have said it better! Although I do wish I had AWD whenever the snow hits.
by ScottS
Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:40 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silver Star parking lights and red reverse lights (pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 4390

Re: (Merzbow)

I just put my stb on last week , I still need to install my Rear sway bar though. I'm just not all that excited to go out in the cold and try to break loose those bolts.
by ScottS
Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:52 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silver Star parking lights and red reverse lights (pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 4390

Re: (TRD4reel)

Yeah, I put them on myself... they weren't that bad. I would be willing to help you put on a pair (when it warms up).
by ScottS
Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:18 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silver Star parking lights and red reverse lights (pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 4390

Re: Silver Star parking lights and red reverse lights (Merzbow)

I have the same silverstar front marker lights and I love them. The only thing that I didn't like is the even though you have a blue marker light you still have that orange reflector on the side of the lens. Thats why I got the headlight overlays from grafxwerks.com. I think that it really completes...
by ScottS
Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:10 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Does the GT really require premium?
Replies: 32
Views: 8621

Re: (rAERRK)

Quote, originally posted by rAERRK »I don't really see the Vibe to be a high performance car, plus someone told me it was alright to use low grade. I guess I agree with you it's not really a high performance car, but it is a car with a high performance engine. ~ 180 hp from 1.8L, I call that high pe...
by ScottS
Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Signed the papers for an '05 GT today
Replies: 23
Views: 4244

Wow, your mom has great taste in cars . Just make sure you inform her of the wonderful drug called 'lift'.
by ScottS
Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:06 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Anyone had the temp gauge read <0 this year?
Replies: 20
Views: 4089

Mine got as low as 1 on the way to work this morning. I was a little pissed that it didn't go to 0. (I'm weird I know)
by ScottS
Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:07 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: terrible driving position
Replies: 22
Views: 6144

Re: terrible driving position (MadBill)

Quote, originally posted by MadBill »178 cm. is 5' 10.07"BTW, most advanced driving schools preach an upright seating position that leaves your elbows bent almost at a right angle, with your hands on the wheel at 10:00 & 2:00 I would have to say that I find myself sitting very upright in m...