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by dustie
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Random Check Engine Light
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Re: Random Check Engine Light (trb)

Not the gas cap, I was low about a quart of oil that has already been replaced. Other fluids all fine. Don't hear any difference in the motor, don't feel any difference at any point. I'm going to plug the code scanner in probably Tuesday and drive the Xb until then. Any other ideas or opinions would...
by dustie
Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:44 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Random Check Engine Light
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Random Check Engine Light

Hey guys, During my excursion to Colorado yesterday I threw a random check engine light.. I havent hooked a code scanner to it yet and I know thats going to be the default answer but just curious if any one has any ideas before I get that far.. I am going to San Diego today/tomorrow (not taking my c...
by dustie
Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Any one tried these tires? (bf goodrich)
Replies: 2
Views: 1163

Any one tried these tires? (bf goodrich)

I was looking at these.. any one try them? Looking for something that isng going to melt when its 115+ outside.. I had that problem with my truck in AZ.. On days it was hotter than 115 I would have to not drive because the tread on my tires would literally melt.. It looked like I drove through fresh...
by dustie
Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: My new Look
Replies: 11
Views: 3435

Re: My new Look (J_TO_ENVY)

Knew the black would be awesome!
by dustie
Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Best struts to pair with lowering springs - 2003 VibeGT?
Replies: 3
Views: 1253

Re: Best struts to pair with lowering springs - 2003 VibeGT? (teun11)

I have skunk2 springs and monroe struts. The struts were the only thing that I could find in stock when I put the springs on so I picked them up. I dont think the ride is bad at all.. Much better cornering has a little bounce on the crappy roads when I head to California but generally its pretty smo...
by dustie
Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: Brand New H4 bixenon projector retrofit kits
Replies: 8
Views: 1841

Re: FS: Brand New H4 bixenon projector retrofit kits (thebarber)

let me see what my check is friday and i might pick up the 6k's
by dustie
Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Opinions on graphics scheme?
Replies: 4
Views: 1314

Re: Opinions on graphics scheme? (star_deceiver)

this is what i am doing with my red 05 vibe. matte black vinyl wrap for the win!
by dustie
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: What to buy - if I do
Replies: 13
Views: 2643

Re: (Kincaid)

Ever driven the WRX wagon? If its the turbo get that for sure! One of the most fun and reliable cars I've ever driven.. I was just reading a "10 cars that wont die" artical and one of them was "All subaru wagons" haha!
by dustie
Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Road Trips this week! (CO & CA)
Replies: 4
Views: 896

Re: Road Trips this week! (mac99d)

Picking up my lady friend :-) when you get back from texas just shoot out to Vegas. I know that there is going to be the annual ZZ garage meet coming up soon and its over on this part of the country some where.. Last year was Vegas and the club is based here so probably will be here again.
by dustie
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Road Trips this week! (CO & CA)
Replies: 4
Views: 896

Road Trips this week! (CO & CA)

Hey guys, I've got a long week ahead of me and the Vibe is getting some miles put on her this week. Any one who is in Colorado *cough Mac cough* that feels like meeting me in Grand Junction I'll be there Thursday and part of Friday. As we as any members in California I'll be in San Diego Saturday an...
by dustie
Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: My custom sub install in 04 vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2417

Re: My custom sub install in 04 vibe (macantley)

Dang, Where are you at? I'll take one for each side!
by dustie
Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Color suggestions?
Replies: 11
Views: 2235

Re: Color suggestions? (star_deceiver)

No gold = Get the black and paint match the spokes to your car.. BOOM!
by dustie
Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Western Region Meet!
Replies: 22
Views: 7014

Re: Western Region Meet! (star_deceiver)

If we do vegas it can be cost effective as far as actually being here.. Pretty decent hotels get as low as like $25 plus I can have some people crash at my place.. Ive got a giant loft as well as a living room we can bunk people in. There is always something to do here as well... Concerts, shows, sp...
by dustie
Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Western Region Meet!
Replies: 22
Views: 7014

Re: Western Region Meet! (CAMOGIRL)

City driving, not bad.. Vegas has terrible drivers and I can still manage to zip around in my 5 speed without getting damaged. I'd be down for August. Lets pick a real date as well as a place so we can all start planning accordingly.. Hopefully some where without snow because my body kit should be o...
by dustie
Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Genvibers! Help me!
Replies: 7
Views: 1653

Re: Genvibers! Help me! (star_deceiver)

Hey star! Gimme those rims!
by dustie
Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Forgive me, Im a newbie still
Replies: 1
Views: 585

Forgive me, Im a newbie still

Hey guys, I am trying to pull my head lights but cant seem to get them out... Please tell me I dont have to drop my bumper I removed all visible bolts but it seems to catch on the corners where the directionals are at.. Help!
by dustie
Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:29 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Western Region Meet!
Replies: 22
Views: 7014

Re: Western Region Meet! (mac99d)

Shizzz I might be down depending when it is. I'm sure a MO guy or two would be down to tag along too. they have a pretty big group in so cal/vegas/az area
by dustie
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Choose your favorite t-shirt design
Replies: 30
Views: 5725

Re: (hotbug1776)

Quote, originally posted by hotbug1776 »I'd wear 4 on a shirt AND put it on my car as well. Agreed!
by dustie
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Should I try to finish install, or just give up and sell?
Replies: 5
Views: 1156

Re: (ponta2147)

Its worth it.. I had to do the same thing in my old Dodge truck.. It had an 8 speaker factory stereo. I had to literally remove the factory head unit, mount it under my driver seat and then run a giant octopus looking wiring harness from under my seat to the dash where the new head unit was.. it was...
by dustie
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Well, I finally got a Vibe so...
Replies: 15
Views: 2513

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Congrats and welcome to the family
by dustie
Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: T-Shirts for $5 ea. ?
Replies: 75
Views: 10244

Re: (A Psycho Martyr)

Last design, put me down for atleast 2 depending on colors that are offered.. Maybe more.
by dustie
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1537991

Re: (06pvibe)

$4.40 in San Diego Saturday and $3.45 in Las Vegas Sunday
by dustie
Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How old is everyone on here?
Replies: 47
Views: 8289

Re: (ParknVibe)

Dang, we have a huge age range here.. Im 24 as of 12/2.
by dustie
Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Is this guy for real!
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

Re: Is this guy for real! (Serj22)

haha I saw that piece on ebay too.. You must have been doing some research on body kids? i found one i like for 299 and I can pick up to avoid the $200 shipping.. Its about 3 hours from me.. Might actually have to fold the passenger seat down for once.
by dustie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:34 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: "Car Guys" Meme
Replies: 5
Views: 3974

Re: (DressedInBlack)

Two thumbs up to this.
by dustie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Canadian Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2321

Re: New Canadian Member (Michelle_in_NB)

Welcome to the fam
by dustie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6104419

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Struts are easy to replace if you wanted to do it yourself. I did the lowering springs and struts on my car in under an hour.
by dustie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Body kit / Roof Cap
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

Re: Body kit / Roof Cap (mac99d)

I know you had that kit you were thinking about putting on.. I'd be down to road trip it and pick it up... I miss CO
by dustie
Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Body kit / Roof Cap
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

Body kit / Roof Cap

Any one have a body kit or roof cap they are looking to get rid of? *cough mac99d cough*
by dustie
Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6104419

Re: (trb)

Fresh oil change to all synthetic, changed radiator coolant, new wipers all around, cleaned battery terminals, washed exterior, vacuumed and wiped down interior, and hid an awesome cherry smelling air freshener under the passenger seat. Tomorrow: eyelids in the head lights and removal of rims for po...
by dustie
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Silverstar zXe
Replies: 25
Views: 8065

Re: Silverstar zXe (BlueCrush)

I am curious as well.. I was looking at them today.. There are so many options out there I have no idea what I want to buy.. lol
by dustie
Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New member with new car
Replies: 17
Views: 3546

Re: (silverbullet)

Welcome to the crew
by dustie
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Opinions needed!
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Re: (Serj22)

Well a friend and I are going to do it.. I figure the worst will be that I do it, mess it up and throw it all away haha.. Should be an interesting weekend excursion.
by dustie
Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February 2012 VOTM Voting
Replies: 6
Views: 3946

Re: February 2012 VOTM Voting (mac99d)

dude.. never noticed the teeth! awesome!
by dustie
Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to Vibe
Replies: 9
Views: 1601

Re: New to Vibe (knightrace)

Welcome to the gang!
by dustie
Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Opinions needed!
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Re: (Kincaid)

I am going to do matte black for now.. I figured with blacked out lights in the back, sections of the head lights and black rims.. tinted windows.. the red paint.. matte black would look good down the middle section only.
by dustie
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Georgia Vibe Member!!
Replies: 18
Views: 3303

Re: New Georgia Vibe Member!! (csxt8058)

Welcome from Las Vegas
by dustie
Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: February VOTM Nominations
Replies: 8
Views: 4180

Re: February VOTM Nominations (K-NINE)

ooo corney but i second it!
by dustie
Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Found a picture of my First car (Post Yours)
Replies: 43
Views: 12575

Re: (djkeev)

Sorry man but if you want an example of an American car you should probably pick one that didn't sink within 5 years of production. It's in all reality a British company from everything I've read.. Forgive me if I am mistaken as I was not even a thought in any ones head back then. Just my opinion.. ...
by dustie
Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Opinions needed!
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Opinions needed!

So I've been looking around online at different options and I am tossing around the idea of some vinyl wrapping. It is super cheap, effective, looks good, and easy to do it yourself. I figured I would cut in at the middle bottom section of the front bumper and do the entire middle of the car. Hood, ...
by dustie
Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Found a picture of my First car (Post Yours)
Replies: 43
Views: 12575

Re: (06pvibe)

Props to micbarric for rocking an original hatchback! haha! heres mine.. Worked damn hard for this car and loved it.
by dustie
Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Perfect driving record?
Replies: 18
Views: 3788

Re: Perfect driving record? (J_TO_ENVY)

I have a clean driving history but had my license suspended twice for unrelated things haha! Arizona where I grew up likes to suspend your license if you dont pay any fines that you owe the state. I was 16 and racked up a couple of "Disorderly Conduct" tickets.. forgot and didnt pay them.....
by dustie
Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Cylinder head job a success it runs
Replies: 1
Views: 578

Re: Cylinder head job a success it runs (paulclassa)

Keep u the good work man! kickin' ***!
by dustie
Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2013 Buick Encore
Replies: 38
Views: 8996

Re: Re: (keithvibe)

Is it just me or does the new fusion they show on there look like a lancer mated with a Taurus and that's what their ugly offspring came out as?
by dustie
Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Lost Control of Fog Lights and One Headlight
Replies: 6
Views: 1659

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Not pointless. Now I know not to look anywhere but online for a fuse diagram lol!
by dustie
Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newbie to forum...and possibly to the Vibe too :)
Replies: 21
Views: 3786

Re: (trb)

Go with the vibe! I am a new vibe owner and I love mine. I went from a V8 Magnum to my vibe.. Not quite the speed but gas.. Holy crap! I just got back from L.A. and it was amazing on gas. It cost me $70 to go just shy of 600 miles! That would have been easily $120+ in my Magnum and honestly the same...
by dustie
Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Getting bored with the look, opinions
Replies: 17
Views: 4488

Re: (silverbullet)

Could always do like i did on the dodge.. My rims were Rhino Lined haha! they were indestructible! along with my skid plate and light bars on the front, spare tire mount in the bed and any other piece of metal that was attached to the body hahahaha.
by dustie
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2013 Buick Encore
Replies: 38
Views: 8996

Re: (09vGT)

I'll take it if it comes with the blonde in the driver seat as well :-)
by dustie
Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Roof Rack Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 2687

Re: Roof Rack Removal (jkm311)

I want to take mine off for good so I dont need the white plugs right? and any suggestions on what to use for those holes?
by dustie
Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Roof Rack Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 2687

Roof Rack Removal

Do we have any info on removing the roof rack on 05 base? That thing is so damn ugly.. I'll never use it.. It's gotta go!