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by macantley
Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:02 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: My custom sub install in 04 vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2911

The amp is mounted under the passenger seat, its a sony mobile ES 3046 amp (30x4 RMS at 4OHM) its a 1ohm stable amp, old school sony audiophile amp. ive considered building another one for the other side, but not sure if i want to or not, it took me about 20-22 hours to build this one, so about 10 d...
by macantley
Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: My custom sub install in 04 vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2911

My custom sub install in 04 vibe

well after a few weeks of searching for a factory sub setup with the plastic interior trim failed i decided to build a custom sub enclosure, my wife made one thing clear, absolutely NO trunk space was to be used/lost because of a sub install, well i may have used "alittle" bit of the trunk...
by macantley
Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2385490

04 vibe AWD, charleston WV, to columbus ohio, back to charleston WV, (about 380 miles round trip) never stopped for gas, very little "in town" driving, although there was some stop/go because of traffic, and storms, 29MPG was the mileage we got, it wasnt fun filling up the gas tank with ha...
by macantley
Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My vibe took a bullet for me...
Replies: 20
Views: 5391

while the car's still at your home, pull the premium sound subwoofer and the plastic trim panel out, just goto a junkyard and buy a non-premium sound plastic cover, that way you'll already have the sub and the enclosure and cover if you buy another vibe, you can always install an aftermarket amp to ...
by macantley
Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2385490

first fillup of purely intown mileage, 19.8 MPG2004 AWD vibe
by macantley
Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: how to replace door speakers, once the door panels are off?
Replies: 4
Views: 2152

thanks, got all the speakers replaced, and the door tweeters added (installed them in factory monsoon sound tweeter pods i got from the junkyard) i installed cerwin vega 6.5" woofers in the front doors after cutting apart the OEM woofer out of the container, then i added the MBquart tweeters in...
by macantley
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 25048

just so you know, if a salvage title is issued, and a reconstruction isnt performed, then the vehicle cannot be legally registered in the state of WV, now in your state the laws may be different, but here, when its a salvage title, you have to fix the damage, then get it inspected at a normal inspec...
by macantley
Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: how to replace door speakers, once the door panels are off?
Replies: 4
Views: 2152

how to replace door speakers, once the door panels are off?

ok, i put the nice monsoon sound tweeters in my doors today, found a set at the junkyard for $20 for the pair with their trim panel piece that goes on the door, i used MB-Quart tweeters though because they are better, however i noticed that the factory door speakers are in a plastic trim ring thats ...
by macantley
Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3713
Views: 16777215

today i installed the monsoon sound tweeters to my front doors, made the sound ALOT better, i got them from a 2003 model at the junkyard, i really wish it was a 05 or newer so i could have got the subwoofer.
by macantley
Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2385490

first day driving it, (today) my wife filled up the vibe, (2004 AWD) drove it 75 miles, filled it back up, it used around 2.2 gallons of gas, she said it was 34 MPG, im hoping it stays that good when we drive to Columbus ohio in 10 days, it has no mods other than 225/45/17 bfgoodrich KDW N/T-2 tires.
by macantley
Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 521591

i guess ill go ahead and ask, How much do you want for the interior trim panels in the back sides of the trunk/hatch area? both right/left panels that cover the wheel arches, i want an extra set so i can make some custom fiberglass subwoofer pods. i dont want to mess up my OEM panels, and if i can g...
by macantley
Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Part out
Replies: 57
Views: 18495

whats the model # on the headunit? got bluetooth?
by macantley
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: how to match aftermarket stereo wires
Replies: 3
Views: 10057

Re: how to match aftermarket stereo wires (meteor)

alot of car's dont use the dimmer wires on aftermarket stereo's and also the remote output is for aftermarket amplifiers, it turns them on/off when the stereo, this way they dont drain the battery down when your cars off.normally the amp trigger wire is blue on aftermarket radio's if yours is black ...
by macantley
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2385490

Re: (Canker)

AWD or FWD? GT or base?
by macantley
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 2385490

has anyone posted mileage for AWD? i havent noticed anyone sayin their car was awd or not.
by macantley
Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB factory subwoofer setup with interior trim panel, 05-08 style
Replies: 0
Views: 637

WTB factory subwoofer setup with interior trim panel, 05-08 style

im wanting to add the premium sound to my 04 model, ill use my own amp/headunit, but id like the factory subwoofer if i can get ahold of one, there are plenty on ebay for $50-60 but dont include the interior trim.if anyone wants to do away with theirs and wants the non-premium sound side plastic par...
by macantley
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: interesting find at the junkyard in a 03 vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2705

cool, i paid $50 for the headlight and bumper side rail (fender rail) and $30 for the cargo storage pouches and cargo mat, the mat is dirty but not worn, it needs pressure washed.
by macantley
Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: interesting find at the junkyard in a 03 vibe
Replies: 5
Views: 2705

interesting find at the junkyard in a 03 vibe

went to the junkyard today to hopefully get the front end parts for my vibe, unfortunately it was wrecked in the front also, but the sales person on the phone told me it wasnt..... it did have the headlight i needed and the fender rail piece that the bumper slides into, that being said, it also had ...
by macantley
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Bought another vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 2083

yeah i just went and looked at a 03 model and it didnt have the subwoofer even though it had the moon and tunes.
by macantley
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Bought another vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 2083

does it have the premium sound subwoofer? if it does, i could use the plastic rear hatch cover for it and the subwoofer itself, i want to add premium sound to my vibe, without using the OEM amplifier.providing you dont want to keep it in your vibe.
by macantley
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB bumper rail on front fender (03-04) possibly 05-08 might work?
Replies: 0
Views: 636

WTB bumper rail on front fender (03-04) possibly 05-08 might work?

i need the plastic rail that the frontbumper slides into, if anyone has a busted up fender that has that part on it, let me know, also if you know of any junkyards that have it cheap and dont mind picking it up and shipping it to me, i could really use one, if i have to ill make one outta metal, but...
by macantley
Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 521591

i need a RH headlight, and could also use the hood prop rod assembly, mine was busted in an accident.matthew
by macantley
Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 03-04 vibe RH headlight assembly (could use both fog lights too)
Replies: 0
Views: 629

WTB 03-04 vibe RH headlight assembly (could use both fog lights too)

in need of a headlight, and if possible both fog lights. 04 vibe, im sure 03-04 will work, fogs will probably work from 03-08matthew
by macantley
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:26 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: do all AWD models have antilock brakes?
Replies: 1
Views: 961

do all AWD models have antilock brakes?

im looking for a front passenger side spindle for my 04 car, my car is AWD and it has ABS, im guessing that all AWD car's have ABS, but i figured id ask just to be sure.also is there any difference between a AWD spindle, and a FWD spindle providing they both have ABS?matthew
by macantley
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: front struts, AWD VS FWD, what are the differences?
Replies: 7
Views: 4562

Re: (trb)

unless i can find a cheap used one with similar mileage, im going to buy a pair of them, i hate to spend $100-150 for a pair right now until i find out if the car is going to be able to be repaired properly.absolutely no frame or frame horn damage, but im not sure about the control arm, spindle, and...
by macantley
Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:33 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: painted 2 tone gray plastic cladding
Replies: 25
Views: 10451

im wondering if it chipped or anything, i can live with spraying it every year, but not if it chips off.
by macantley
Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:26 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: front struts, AWD VS FWD, what are the differences?
Replies: 7
Views: 4562

good to hear, i should have posted that mines a 04 model, but it probably doesnt matter. matthew
by macantley
Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:48 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: front struts, AWD VS FWD, what are the differences?
Replies: 7
Views: 4562

front struts, AWD VS FWD, what are the differences?

they are listed on ebay and on car-part.com that AWD and front wheel drive use different struts in the front, im surprised if thats true seeing as the front would generally be the same.ive got a bent strut on the front of the vibe i just bought (it was wrecked) and will need to replace the strut, im...
by macantley
Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 2005 Vibe RH headlight
Replies: 12
Views: 2900

i need a 03-04 headlight if the one listed above is still available, RH side, pasenger,matthew
by macantley
Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB: 03-04 vibe front bumper assembly upper/lower, hood, passenger headlight, and more!
Replies: 4
Views: 1550

yeah certifit has most of the parts, but the lower bumper isnt listed as textured, or smooth, im too afraid to buy it if its not, the closest one is in columbus or charlotte, ive got a friend going to charlotte right now to certifit, but i dont want to start getting the parts until im 100% certain o...
by macantley
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB: 03-04 vibe front bumper assembly upper/lower, hood, passenger headlight, and more!
Replies: 4
Views: 1550

been there, no lots close to charleston WV that have the parts, closest ive found is about 200 miles away that has most of the parts i need, but not all of them, hoping someone on here will have a parts car, or atleast a big stash of parts.
by macantley
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB: 03-04 vibe front bumper assembly upper/lower, hood, passenger headlight, and more!
Replies: 4
Views: 1550

WTB: 03-04 vibe front bumper assembly upper/lower, hood, passenger headlight, and more!

i just purchased a wrecked 04 vibe AWD, im going to need the entire front bumper with fogs, and grills, also need the foam impact absorber, the hood, the headlight on the passenger side, and a passenger side fender and fender molding, my car is maroon with grey textured bottom, color doesnt matter f...