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by platinum_

i know but theres no way to blow them out unless you constantly turn it up too loud. bout the stock speakers though im more than happy with them, no noise, no rattle, clean sound, goes louder than i will ever need .. not running them in a concert hall, just a small car thanks for the info

by platinum_

i dont want to replace the speakers, they are already too loud i see no reason to blow out my eardrums just wanted to make sure that the crossover thing would work out, im not really sure how a crossover works anyway, just want to know what kind of amp will handle the tweeters. i can find a 2ohm amp...

by platinum_

im sure you can figure it out, really not too hard i am wondering one thing though, i want to replace the factory amp with an aftermarket one to avoid routing it through my head unit and the schoche adaptor. since i have the tweaters do i just need to find an amp that comes with crossovers? and abou...

by platinum_

too bad mines been fine ever since i got it back in november, i just recently redit it all to black as the old install was silver and the bondo had cracked, looked like crap but i never had time to fix it

by platinum_

well the glare can be a pain but its not really that bad unless the sun is hitting the screen directly. in the winter it was aok as its always dark outside, but even now with the backlight and brighness at 99 its just fine. also having a light background skin during the day is very important, anythi...

by platinum_

its the xenarc screen 7" i cant remmber the model but makes no diff they are all top notch

by platinum_

vibe gt carpc touchscreen

thought you guys might want to take a look at what i did here you can checkout my post on mp3car.com at: http://mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=79548

by platinum_

hmn, imgonna have to have a nice chat with them then. i just cant stand the cladding, makes it look like a cheapass car. i wanted to paint the whole thing black, but at the very least make it monotone ... and as long as it lasts for another yr or two and i'll sell it anyway, cant keep a car too long...

by platinum_

i assume that was at the dealer, i dont even want to bother with those pricks. im finished with them for sure. i am going into maaco tommorow just to see, i have a 25% off coupon from them

by platinum_

painting the vibe monotone??

hey guys, i have a silver dual tone vibe and the grey plastic going around the car is really just getting ugly. anyone know if i can get that painted to make the car monotone? if so any ideas on how much and also how much to paint the whole car? (i wanna go black). im in kw which is pretty close to ...

by platinum_

Re: Using The Factory Amp Without Head Unit (platinum_)

ok figured it out, all i need is one of these:Pulse Timer Relay

by platinum_

hehe dont worry they got that too. was playing around with it in a porsche cayenne and a rang rover sport. backup camera, distance sesnors, lights at all 4 corners of the car showing u how close you are to everything, beeping and talking sound system .. all that nonsense

by platinum_

Re: Using The Factory Amp Without Head Unit (binary)

definetely will, heres a preview of what im goin for:

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by platinum_

thanks for the reply, i honestly dont want to change the amp or upgrade the speakers, i dont know why so many people go overboard with it .. i turn the power to 1/2 way and its often too loud to stand or talk to anyone in the car. but will try the comp and pray it works p.s i think it will as the co...

by platinum_

all you really need is the beeping sensor. i dont mean the one that beeps at the kids like in trucks, but one that beeps with higher intensity at the driver as you get closer to an object. i've seen this system used constantly with volvo and land rover, they just call it "parking asist" no...

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Using The Factory Amp Without Head Unit

hey guys, i replaced my factory HU a while back and have now decided to get rid of the hu completely. i ordered a touchscreen and a micro atx computer system ... my problem is that last time i used rca outputs i would get that horrible popping everyone complains about (fixed this using the scoche ad...

by platinum_

is the tie rod the joint connecting the wheel to the turning rod? (i hope i'm using correct terminology.. i 've put steering systems toghether but never know whats called what hehe) . btw thx for the reply

by platinum_

left wheel caused me to crash!

hey guys, i was making a right turn (a bit too fast.. but should have made it through). and the front left wheel bearing or whatver it was broke, one of the joints .. i realized this after inspecting the car after the crash (i hit the car waiting to turn left in the next lane). the left wheel was no...

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Re: (ragingfish)

oh ... kuz i had the alloy 17's on there, but still should fit i suppose, either way.. bill will know, thanks again

by platinum_

hey thanks alot, did Bill find out that the 15" will fit on the GT? and has been good about it all?

by platinum_

the manager gave me his card, i will call tommorow to tell him about that, and mention that the ******* ripped me with the 16" rims as well. he specifically compared the specs from the gt and base (i couldnt see his screen very well) , and told me they were bigger and talked to me like i;m a mo...

by platinum_

damn my loss big time, but hear this.i went in today to pickup the car expecting the X-Ice on thre as prommised, i take one look at the car and realize they are not X-Ice. I checked and saw they are the Alpines from last year. After some arguing i made em look for X-Ice from all over Canada (apparen...

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Re: burning out (cohocarl)

i mean i put it in 1st gear, push the clutch all the way down, rev upto 6000 or so, left the clutch upto about 95% for a split second, then left it out completly ... while flooring it at this point, it usually burns out untill i let off of the gas, will do it in second gear spinning at around 100km/...

by platinum_

the guy at gm was looking at the chart off of the pc, he said it looked bigger, and should be riding higher up. but cant be sure

by platinum_

i just rev it up to about 6000, let the clutch to about 95% for a split second, then let it out to 100%, burns like crazy, if i pull the ebrake it eventually starts to drag the car once it catches grip ... only done the ebrake thing once, but had alot of hard starts with a burn.

by platinum_

well i ended up getting the 16's, almost everywhere i went they assured me that there was no way it would fit on the Vibe GT, the Vibe bas sure no problem, but nothing for the GT, i think thats the part i forgot to mention. the GT has bigger rotors, bigger callipars, and they are higher up, the toyo...

by platinum_

got it all now thanks alot.

by platinum_

thanks alot for your input guys, but just to make sure before i make the speical order with CT.i can get 15" rims with either +35mm or +38mm offset (or anything in between)want the 5X100 bolt pattern, and 15x6, 5x100, 38 (btw what does the 15X6 mean? -- whats the 6 for) thanks again.

by platinum_

any idea what other cars will have the same wheel? i'm thinking of just going to the junk yard and getting a set. and just to make sure . i am looking for 15" rim, with a minimum 35mm offset? i could go for a larger offset and it wont hurt, but any less than 35mm would be too close ? thanks.p.s...

by platinum_

15" Rims

hey guys, i want to get the 15's , but have no idea how much spacing is needed, i got hte bolt pattern and the general info, but the guys at Canadian Tire cant guarantee anything as they dont know how much space i need for the rims to fit on the Vibe without screwing up the brakes and/or rubbing. i ...

by platinum_

doesnt even have to be that hard, i just found some old 1 piece light switch and put it inthe little openeing compartment by the steering wheel, nobody ever sees it, and i use it to avoid the popping sound from the amp when changing inputs.

by platinum_

Re: (cdFxer)

i really dont want to waste all that time for a 260watt amp, just wanted to hook it up for the hell of it for some sound from the pc. i guesse i'll just find the right power supply somewhere and plug her in thanks again guys for your help.

by platinum_

thanks alot , but i;m wondering if an old computer power supply would work ? the ones i have laying around are rated at 250-300 watts, i guesse thats bsed on 12volt and should be enough ?

by platinum_

Current From An Amp

hey guys, i came across a used car amp rated at 260 watts, and for 5 bucks decided what the heck, i got some 60 watt speakers and home and should work perfect by hooking upto my pc. but my problem is finding a power supply for it, i have no idea how much current it needs, i am guessing 260/12 but do...

by platinum_

would be great to tell me "oh ya i got this friend on t-mobile" LOL . but seriously if you, or anyone knows someone on t-mobile, or is on t-mobile! hehe , please help me out, right now my phone is a dud, completly useless untill unlock :S

by platinum_

i've done that, they seem to be fed up with the same question over and over

by platinum_

yup, they are ok with unlocking it for people that have been with them 90+ days, but nothing for anyone else. please if you know anyone on t-mobile help me out hehe. all they have to do is email the t-mobile simlock department, with my phones serial # [IMEI number) and t-mobile well send the unlock ...

by platinum_

i am with Rogers GSM , so all i have to do is get any unlocked gsm phone, stick my rogers sim card in there and boom, all working. but the t-mobile phone is locked, so it will only accept the t-mobile sim card. i need it unlocked so i can use it here in canada on Rogers. -- i hope its clear now

by platinum_

i am in canada, i cannot sign up for the service, and they wont unlock the phone if i am not a customer.

by platinum_

actually it came new in box unactivated , even have t-mobile sim card ... useless though lol

by platinum_

T-Mobile Users, Please Help Me

hey guys, i need someone that is a t-mobile user in the us. i bought one of their phones for use in canada, but they sent it locked :@ , and the only way to unlock it is if a customer of theirs, with 90+ days account asks for the unlock code for the phone. if anyone can help me please please reply. ...

by platinum_

i used the calculator and i think i've found the perfect size for my vibe. P205/65R/15 , the calculator shows a 0.1% difference from the P215/50R/17

by platinum_

thanks alot guys

by platinum_

mine are the Dunlop summer tires on the 17" upgrade, with the low profiles, i hope its the same thanks your help.

by platinum_

thats for the reply, but it doesnt say the actual size anywhere for the GT 17" option, i only foujd this : "I currently have factory 215/50-17's" , but am not sure if it is the same size as the GT, i am looking to put on some steel 16" , and will find the appropriate size if i ca...

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17" Wheel and Tire Size

hey guys, i have a 2003 GT , with the 17" Rims, what is the size of the tire? and the width ? i have looked around and cant find exactly which winter tires to get, i found a calculator so i just need the original size thanks.

by platinum_

i do remmember them on there but all i can find now are the "3rd Brake Light Cover" . please if anyone is willing to, or knows someone willing to sell me one please post or leave me a message. thanks. p.s if you know where i can get on cheap i'd love that info too

by platinum_

Busted Back Light - Where can i get it cheap ?

Hey guys, you can obviously see my problem from the pictures. But my problem is that the dealer wants $250 for a new one, and theres no way i'm paying that much for a piece of plastic. If anyone knows where/how to get one cheap please respond. thanks

by platinum_

i wanted to screw him over as he was trying to screw me, i got him an invoice from several repair shops and pushed him into a corner. i gave him $500 and he signed for it, problem solved, i knew no matter what i wasnt giving his his 2 grand. But now my prob is that the gm dealer wants $800 to replac...

by platinum_

Re: dash vibration (alk21633)

i have for sure, i listen to it almost daily, but i did loose two screws behind the dash somewhere, i'm thinking its from them :S

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