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by Hobbes
Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:26 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Typical life of a hydraulic clutch? GT
Replies: 294
Views: 145376

Thanks for clearing up the weight thing. I was going to look it up for myself, but hadn't got around to it. But I couldn't believe that this little car would weigh more than my minivan....
by Hobbes
Sat Sep 11, 2004 2:46 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibe at speed
Replies: 25
Views: 3697

Re: Vibe at speed (Psychobroker)

Regarding milage comparisons between the base and the GT versions of the car. Many have noted that the two engines are very different and therefore concluded that the much higher fuel consumption ratings of the GT are thus justified.I beg to differ. Fuel consumption is directly related to two things...
by Hobbes
Sun Aug 29, 2004 7:20 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibe at speed
Replies: 25
Views: 3697

Vibe at speed

I don't have a Vibe, but I might get one down the road. I've got a couple of questions.1. Mileage. There is quite a dramatic difference in the numbers quoted by the manufacturer between the GT and the base model. Since these cars weigh almost the same, and have the same displacement, it would seem t...
by Hobbes
Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:10 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Typical life of a hydraulic clutch? GT
Replies: 294
Views: 145376

Re: Typical life of a hydraulic clutch? GT (trdvibe)

I'm not a Vibe owner, but I'm thinking of becoming one.This issue has me concerned on at least three fronts:1. There's no way that so many should be having clutch issues so soon. Even if some are less than perfect manual shifters. There is a mechanical/engineering issue here, and that issue does not...