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by biggdogg173
Fri Mar 28, 2003 6:01 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: how much is lic and reg???
Replies: 7
Views: 1255

Re: how much is lic and reg??? (meathead333)

About 2 years ago in Illinois it was $48/yr. now it is $75/yr.
by biggdogg173
Fri Mar 28, 2003 5:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: overpopulation !!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1926

Re: overpopulation !!!! (red)

Vibe's in my neck of the woods are still few and far between, kind of odd figuring its the Chicagoland area. I may see 2 to 3 other Vibes in an entire week.
by biggdogg173
Fri Mar 28, 2003 5:58 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Death of the Aztek?
Replies: 12
Views: 2044

Death of the Aztek?

This is from the automotive guy from the Chicago Tribune. I posted the Aztek parts because you have to register with the site to get any stories. Delta spawn pushing Aztek to days gone by?Published March 24, 2003Aztek, hardly a candidate to win any beauty contests, will be dropped by Pontiac in Dece...
by biggdogg173
Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Pics finally!
Replies: 5
Views: 767

Re: Vibe Pics finally! (ShotInTheDark)

The look good except watch out apparently a large black cat is about to attack your car in the photo.
by biggdogg173
Tue Mar 04, 2003 10:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What's in your Vibe CD player right now?
Replies: 34
Views: 8035

Re: What's in your Vibe CD player right now? (Sub-Vibe-R)

Its the dearly departed Fred Rogers.
by biggdogg173
Tue Mar 04, 2003 2:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What's in your Vibe CD player right now?
Replies: 34
Views: 8035

Re: What's in your Vibe CD player right now? (Sub-Vibe-R)

Ahh Disturbed good choice my friend. Actually just got tickets to see them in Chicago with Taproot, Chevelle, and someone else on the Music As A Weapon 2 tour. It should kick some (removed) its the last show of the tour and Disturbed and Chevelle are also Chicago area bands. Also going to see them a...
by biggdogg173
Fri Feb 28, 2003 5:31 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: The Battery Issue
Replies: 356
Views: 112256

Re: The Battery Issue (Sub-Vibe-R)

Power to the people!
by biggdogg173
Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:18 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Detailing with clay bars
Replies: 24
Views: 2924

Re: Detailing with clay bars (Stang2Vibe)

You can actually pick up a Mothers kit with the clay bar at Wal-Mart I got one last summer.
by biggdogg173
Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Many Canandiens on genvibe, how 'bout more hockey talk?
Replies: 116
Views: 16452

Re: Many Canandiens on genvibe, how 'bout more hockey talk? (Zamboni Guy)

I live outside of Chicago and thanks to the Blackhawks owners hockey really doesn't exist in this town (games not on TV, owners are a-holes). Sports radio doesn't even talk that much hockey in Chicago.
by biggdogg173
Wed Feb 26, 2003 4:10 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Latest News from GM!
Replies: 21
Views: 4897

Re: Latest News from GM! (Shadow Realm)

Can't wait to get the top spoiler, I'm also hoping it keeps the back window somewhat cleaner, it looks good too.
by biggdogg173
Tue Feb 25, 2003 10:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: New Chevy Aveo, sort of mini Vibe !!
Replies: 39
Views: 5080

Re: New Chevy Aveo, sort of mini Vibe !! (bellwilliam)

Yeah Daewoo is still selling in the US. The deal with them is that most insurance comapnies don't want to insure them because they aren't built very well and pretty much get totalled in any kind of accident no matter the speed.
by biggdogg173
Wed Feb 12, 2003 5:05 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Salty Vibe
Replies: 13
Views: 1563

Re: Salty Vibe (cohocarl)

Yours actually looks cleaner than mine does right now. I went somewhere at lunch and have to get it cleaner up it looks real bad.
by biggdogg173
Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:23 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: List your pets
Replies: 378
Views: 86990

Re: List your pets (Sub-Vibe-R)

quote:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have a pus sy called Miam--------------------------------------------------------------------------------A pus sy called Mian..... huuummmm, interestingYeah Sub-Vibe-R I found it difficult to pass on that one wit...
by biggdogg173
Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Dealer Badge/Sticker
Replies: 32
Views: 3817

Re: Dealer Badge/Sticker (ragingfish)

I have an Abyss and I just pulled the sticker off after work one summer day no problem. It had been on about 2 weeks and I decided it was time to go.
by biggdogg173
Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:05 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: List your pets
Replies: 378
Views: 86990

Re: List your pets (Mr. Poopypants)

I have a orange cat named Jack.Getting a bulldog in the middle of summer after I get back from vacay with my son to Disney World.
by biggdogg173
Thu Feb 06, 2003 3:01 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Headlights Randomly Came On
Replies: 11
Views: 2799

Re: Headlights Randomly Came On (turtlecow)

Haven't heard of anything like that happening. Maybe search the forums and someone else had the same problem. If that happened to me I'd be really PO'ed nothing like waking up to a vehicle that doesn't want to start for one reason or another.
by biggdogg173
Thu Feb 06, 2003 3:00 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Got a lot of money and want a big honkin' SUV?
Replies: 24
Views: 2707

Re: Got a lot of money and want a big honkin' SUV? (Mr. Poopypants)

You can actually get a tax break if you own either of the Hummers in the US. Since the weight of the vehicle is over 6000 pounds it is considered a farm vehicle. If you own one check with your tax advisor today!
by biggdogg173
Thu Feb 06, 2003 2:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Favorite Small Studio Movie
Replies: 14
Views: 1766

Re: Favorite Small Studio Movie (Mr. Poopypants)

Clerks thats in the top 5. Kevin Smith is a genius, except when it comes to finishing comic book series, but that's a different story.
by biggdogg173
Thu Feb 06, 2003 2:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: blind spot
Replies: 15
Views: 2137

Re: blind spot (vibe owner)

I once had a blind Spot, best dog I ever owned. What?....This is about a different kind of blind spot? Oh sorry....nevermind me.....I'm gonna go now.R.I.P. SpotGeez am I a dork or what?
by biggdogg173
Thu Feb 06, 2003 2:32 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Favorite Small Studio Movie
Replies: 14
Views: 1766

Favorite Small Studio Movie

Okay here's a little something to think about. What is your favorite movie that wasn't a huge movie at the box office or that was not released and promoted by a major studio?A few of my favorites:1. Bottle Rocket (Owen Wilson)-bumbling criminals with dillusions of grandeur. If you liked Rushmore I t...
by biggdogg173
Tue Feb 04, 2003 1:58 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Can somebody tell me why the Lions SUCK!
Replies: 25
Views: 2379

Re: Can somebody tell me why the Lions SUCK! (yank dini)

Well they may get better since they are signing Steve Mariucci. Oh wait never mind they will still suck next year since the coach doesn't play. But keep hope alive I think Mariucci will lead them in the right direction.
by biggdogg173
Fri Jan 31, 2003 5:50 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Where did you grow up???
Replies: 28
Views: 2970

Re: Where did you grow up??? (shenandoah24)

Just turned 30 spent all my years living outside of Chicago in the northern suburbs. If you know the area right by Great America. I live about half way between Chicago and Milwaukee. Only time not in this area is when I was in college at Illinois Finest University...Illinois State University. GO RED...
by biggdogg173
Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Surfs Up! Vibe GT show car spotted!
Replies: 28
Views: 6665

Re: Surfs Up! Vibe GT show car spotted! (Jethro)

They were probably bringing it to the World of Wheels show that is coming up at McCormick Place in Chicago from Jan 31st to Feb 2nd.
by biggdogg173
Thu Jan 23, 2003 10:16 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I need a nickname for my Vibe!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3596

Re: I need a nickname for my Vibe!!! (shenandoah24)

Ted is the only way to go.
by biggdogg173
Wed Jan 22, 2003 5:15 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Chicago/Midwest Meet Saturday March 29, 2003
Replies: 3
Views: 592

Re: Chicago/Midwest Meet Saturday March 29, 2003 (CaCathy13)

Keep this on the Illinois board and I'll try to be there.
by biggdogg173
Wed Jan 22, 2003 3:00 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Programming New Remotes:
Replies: 34
Views: 15394

Re: Programming New Remotes: (NovaResource)

quote:From the Service Manual:Rewrite Mode (deletes old codes and adds new code)1. Setup: - ignition is off and key out - all doors closed except driver door - driver door unlocked2. insert and remove ignition key twice within 5 seconds3. close and open driver door twice in 40 seconds4. insert and r...
by biggdogg173
Wed Jan 22, 2003 2:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Favorite Candy Bar?
Replies: 20
Views: 2128

Re: Favorite Candy Bar? (KSNeptune)

The Reggie bar.An obscure reference from the late 70's early 80's if you get it congratulations and get a life. Sorry I am a vast wasteland of useless knowledge and pop culture.
by biggdogg173
Tue Jan 21, 2003 3:24 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Your car buying lineage
Replies: 117
Views: 28073

Re: Your car buying lineage (NovaResource)

1st Plymouth Turismo (blk/gold) "The Beast" (high school car ugly as sin but I liked it)2nd '95 Chevy Cavalier 2 dr (black) (totalled in accident not my fault)3rd '97 Chevy Cavalier 4 dr (red) (child needed to add 2 doors)4th '03 Vibe (abyss monotone) "Ted" (best car by far, big ...
by biggdogg173
Mon Jan 20, 2003 3:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I need a nickname for my Vibe!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3596

Re: I need a nickname for my Vibe!!! (Triton GT)

Trust me having a car named Ted is great it just comes naturally. Like the other morning I told my wife, "oh its pretty cold out there today Ted really didn't want to start up."
by biggdogg173
Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I need a nickname for my Vibe!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3596

Re: I need a nickname for my Vibe!!! (shenandoah24)

I have the perfect nickname for your Vibe......Ted. Its simple and to the point.
by biggdogg173
Fri Jan 17, 2003 12:18 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: I Burned the trim!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2090

Re: I Burned the trim!!! (shenandoah24)

To borrow a phrase....DOH!
by biggdogg173
Thu Jan 16, 2003 9:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: anybody into nitro r/c cars?
Replies: 10
Views: 1415

Re: anybody into nitro r/c cars? (cohocarl)

Hey I have an uncle that works at the Delphi plant in Anderson Indiana. He's retiring pretty soon though.
by biggdogg173
Thu Jan 16, 2003 9:55 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Got a lot of money and want a big honkin' SUV?
Replies: 24
Views: 2707

Re: Got a lot of money and want a big honkin' SUV? (Sputnik)

I'm going to get one of those H2 bad boys when I win the lottery. I'm also going to get the new retractable hard top 2 seater Cadillac after I win too. I'm surprised how many H2's I see these days in the Chicago suburbs. I usually see 1 or 2 a day. I've got a good chance of winning the lottery, right?
by biggdogg173
Thu Jan 09, 2003 6:20 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Aftermarket wipers...
Replies: 5
Views: 878

Re: Aftermarket wipers... (ragingfish)

I'm a fan of the Triple Edge wiper blades.
by biggdogg173
Mon Dec 23, 2002 6:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: what would you classify the vibe as??????
Replies: 29
Views: 4157

Re: what would you classify the vibe as?????? (s5amiller)

just plain pimpin' the only way to go
by biggdogg173
Wed Dec 18, 2002 4:38 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: mattress in the back!
Replies: 15
Views: 4318

Re: mattress in the back! (vibegirl)

I read the topic of this post and what cues in my mind? Musicbow-chicka-bow-bow for the uninitiated an attempt to mimic 70's style porn music. Not that I would know anything about that of course.
by biggdogg173
Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:06 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Hello Illinois?
Replies: 8
Views: 1500

Re: Hello Illinois? (wrench79)

Dang that's quite a commute isn't it? I drive about an hour a day from just south of the Wisconsin border to Schaumburg.
by biggdogg173
Fri Nov 15, 2002 6:23 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Twilight Sentinals...
Replies: 17
Views: 3391

Re: Twilight Sentinals... (Bdaz1)

I like the lights on, lights off, lights on days...it reminds me of Danielson in Karate Kid. Okay never mind I'm a dork I will go away now. (I hope I'm not the only one that gets this at best lame reference to wax on, wax off) man am I pathetic...
by biggdogg173
Fri Nov 15, 2002 6:20 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Painted interior parts
Replies: 6
Views: 1052

Re: Painted interior parts (csjrishere)

I'm not too old and I think it looks like shiznit too.
by biggdogg173
Fri Nov 15, 2002 6:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: GM 'Days Supply' list?
Replies: 3
Views: 718

Re: GM 'Days Supply' list? (MA-VIBE-FAN)

Being in the business I now you have to subscribe to Automotive News to get any good stuff on their site. And sadly I am no longer subscribed.
by biggdogg173
Fri Nov 15, 2002 2:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Anyone name their Vibe?
Replies: 7
Views: 928

Re: Anyone name their Vibe? (dtw80209)

Yeah Conrad Bain...
by biggdogg173
Tue Nov 12, 2002 11:42 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Hello Illinois?
Replies: 8
Views: 1500

Hello Illinois?

Any Illinois Vibers out there? I'm in the metro Chicago area.
by biggdogg173
Mon Nov 11, 2002 6:24 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Favorite tune about cars and/or driving
Replies: 18
Views: 2145

Re: Favorite tune about cars and/or driving (old man winter)

The best driving song of all time La Grange by ZZ Top hands down.
by biggdogg173
Fri Nov 08, 2002 2:35 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Does anyone have one of these cargo liners that are f.s. on Ebay?
Replies: 11
Views: 1891

Re: Does anyone have one of these cargo liners that are f.s. on Ebay? (cohocarl)

Save your money go to Home Depot you can find something there that will do the same job. There are quite a few of us here that have done the same thing for about a third of the cost. You can get soemthing decent there for about $10 and cut it to fit. It should only really take about a half hour at t...
by biggdogg173
Fri Nov 08, 2002 2:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Mini-RC Cars = Great Christmas Gift....wonder if they will make a Vibe...
Replies: 18
Views: 3009

Re: Mini-RC Cars = Great Christmas Gift....wonder if they will make a Vibe... (Flip-Side)

Radio Shack actually is selling these too under the name Zip Zaps. You can find more info at http://www.zipzaps.com . They even make motors and other parts you can modify the things with. At Radio Shack they run $20 but are hella hard to find since the big work stopage on the West Coast a while back...
by biggdogg173
Wed Nov 06, 2002 4:29 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Here's some funny car stuff
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

Here's some funny car stuff

I would call this mods gone wild http://www.molestedcars.com/
by biggdogg173
Wed Nov 06, 2002 4:27 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Reading Lamp Light
Replies: 10
Views: 1548

Reading Lamp Light

Hey there all. The reading light lamp on the Vibe went out and I went to the dealership to see if they had a replacement bulb (figuring they wouldn't have them yet at an auto parts store) and the parts guy said the part was not serviceable. This meaing there were no replacement parts in there to ser...
by biggdogg173
Mon Oct 21, 2002 6:22 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe blind spot -- a problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 2644

Re: Vibe blind spot -- a problem? (Michael Matola)

Hey there I actually made the jump from the Cav to a Vibe back in July. Trust me make the jump the blind spot that your refer to is easy to get use to. The car is a big step up from the Cav I'm 6'4 and I can still fit someone in the back seat behind me, I could never do that in the Cav.