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MandersAndCorin

It isn't unusual to smell a mold/mildew odor when turning on the ac. Never have smelled any burning/hot smell. No mildew smell at all. I did recheck the cabin filter to make sure all was still in place and it's already got quite a few pine needles and plant bits. The filter itself however still loo...

MandersAndCorin

A Psycho Martyr wrote: I'm as calm as the breeze,
I'm the bee's knees, his legs, AND his arms

(to quote Eminem)

your welcome?!?

MandersAndCorin

(04/26/13... 28mpg), (05/01/13... 27.8mpg) second fill up today and I'm pretty happy considering I used th AC a lot and did quite a bit of city driving.

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dude I hit a bird one day ( I think that like, 10 points?) and upon inspection when I parked the car, there was a feather in the grille :lol: http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q18/the_brandn/bird.jpg :lol: brilliant pic. (I am not right as you will soon see) I hit a bird once years ago. All I reme...

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The only time I ever had a smell from the a/c it ended up being the Cabin Air Filter Easy swap-out and it was good as gold. Never experienced a burning-esque ( it's a word! ) smell tho I actually replaced the cabin filter about 3 days into owning it. It looked like it hadn't been changed since 06 :...

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A Psycho Martyr wrote:HERE'S where I got my mid-gate spoiler.

Bought it primed and just plasti-dipped it.

I was told about this site from another member who had a good buying experience from them.

You are the bees knees ya know that?!?!

MandersAndCorin

Anyone know where I can find affordable (that being the key word here) yet quality rain guards and a spoiler for my 06? I am itching to add some mods but I am new to this and don't want to be completely ripped off

Thanks in advance for any help!

MandersAndCorin

I swear that sounds like something I would do.

Glad you and the duckies are alive to tell the tale!

MandersAndCorin

I have noticed that every time I turn on my AC a weird burn like smell comes out of the vents for the first few seconds but then it's fine. I am just wondering if this is just a Vibe quirk or should I be worried? Oh and the AC works great and so does the heater! Also, does anyone have issues with th...

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Very nice looking Stealth Vibe ;)! If I ever got a 1st gen, I'd seriously consider getting a monotone Stealth one! Oh, and for the record... everyone knows that Liquid Platinum Metallic is the best color :D :lol:!!! Thank you! I just love her to bits! And while I agree Liquid Platinum Metallic is q...

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Maybe she's got a moonstone???? :?: no nevermind...i see. Stealth. I like those even better ;) Bronze wheels for you then...now go! I have to admit I'm not a bronze fan. I am very much a silver girl all the way. I was cleaning my rims today and did notice a few chips so I am seriously looking to ge...

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I love it! Good choice! I like the look of the 1st gens best, even though I bought a second gen this time around (I feel like now my car looks like every other small car driving around out there :( ). And the Neptune is one of my favs! Glad you are enjoying her so much!! I agree that Neptune is rea...

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808 Vibes wrote:OK...now I'm confused...is that not Neptune blue in your pic? (the real best color)
Frosty is OK, but seems to attract a lot of birds that my Neptune did not

It's actually Stealth/grayish blue. The reason it looks more vibrant in the pic is because it an HDR pic.

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Oh I love this! Great idea and sound like fun! Now, can you post to any previous challenge posts or just the most recent one? I guess you can post to any previous ones, but mostly it works that someone posts a challenge, whoever meets the challenge gets to specify the next challenge. Only meeting t...

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hotbug1776 wrote:
A Psycho Martyr wrote:very nice...and don't listen to 808 vibes ....

it's been SCIENTIFICALLY proven that the BEST color they put out was, in fact...

Salsa!
Fixed that for you.

Although I will have to agree to disagree, your post made me laugh

MandersAndCorin

A Psycho Martyr wrote:very nice...and don't listen to 808 vibes ....

it's been SCIENTIFICALLY proven that the BEST color they put out was, in fact...

Frosty White!

Yeah yeah yeah....whatever you say *cough* Stealth *cough*

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808 Vibes wrote:She sure is pretty...you really do have the best Vibe color of all of them.

It was love at first site.

and thanks! I am going to have to agree with you 100%

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Oh I love this! Great idea and sound like fun! Now, can you post to any previous challenge posts or just the most recent one?

MandersAndCorin

I just did my first fill up today and so far it looks like I'm getting around 28 mpg. I did do a lot more city driving than usual this week but I also drive on the hwy every day as well. I will update with more info next time I fill up!

MandersAndCorin

Your Vibe is sharp! Love the special add ons. Congrats on your new family member too! I just got my Vibe 4 days ago and am hooked! Glad you found your way here. Seems like a great bunch of people here and we can never have enough Vibe enthusiasts!

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Kincaid wrote:Welcome to Gen Vibe! Your enthusiasm is infectious!

Aww!

thank you! I am honestly just so happy I can't help it lol I'm just excited I found a forum where other people love their Vibes like I do. Makes me feel like I'm not completely nutters haha

MandersAndCorin

mac99d wrote:I can see it....Very Nice!!!

Yeah I know. She is by far the most beautiful Vibe in existence

hehe thanks though in all seriousness!

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One of the sharpest Vibes I've seen! Are you using wheel spacers? I just got her a few days ago and no wheel spacers are on right now. I am actually considering doing this. I think she would look amazing with a slightly wider stance. I'm not sure how this affects handling though. Any idea? Oh and T...

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Mariachi wrote:uhh.... i see no image.

Sorry! I fixed it.

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Found some power lock info - Vibes have the cable operated locks which are a bit harder to upgrade to power. http://www.mobileedgeonline.com/wp-content/2009/09/pontiac-vibe-get-power-door-locks-and-keyless-entry/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.a1electric.com/cab...

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And thank you! I have honestly never been so excited about a car (and I have bought brand new before). I can't say enough good things about how wonderful our Vibe is. I just can't wait to load her full of camping equipment and hit the road! I can tell you from experience that she will be a great ca...

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No it unfortunately doesn't have power locks or power windows. Surprisingly the windows dont bother me but I didnt have power windows for quite a few years when I first started driving. Actually, I didnt have power locks or keyless entry either lol. It might seem funny but the process of winding do...

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Welcome to GenVibe! Stealth is one of my absolute favorite colors on the 1st gen Vibes! It's great to hear how much you and your partner already love your Vibe :D! It's a great little vehicle for sure! Looking forward to seeing pictures... Thank you! I am pretty positive I am hooked for life. And y...

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For those who wanted to see the newest member of my family, here she is! I am ridiculously happy still

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Welcome to GenVibe .... BOTH of you :lol: Let us know where you're from. If you're in the midwest anywhere then plan on seeing many of us at the 2013 GenVibe summer meet in Pontiac, Illinois. Looking forward to pics of your Vibe :D I am from Maryland (for the time being) :D I am planning on filling...

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Welcome! A lot of the online parts places still show the OEM carpet mat sets for sale, for around $60 or so. Does it not have power locks? I thought all Vibes with power locks have the keyless entry fobs. If it does have locks, then probably all you need to do is buy the fobs on ebay and program th...

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Because of living in Michigan, I have the thick rubber mats and I really like them. I had them in my old Vibe, over top of the original mats, and when I was taking everything out at the collision place I noticed the original mats underneath my rubber ones were in perfect condition thanks to the pro...

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I'm with John. I personally didn't notice any gains so i ended up switching back since regular air filters are a little more efficient at actually filtering the air intake. With no apparent gains I figure a cleaner engine is better. I would have to agree. Logic sometimes seems to elude me lol. At l...

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It won't change your gas mileage a bit. The oxygen sensor determines the amount of fuel being added and for a given amount of air entering the intake it will always be the same. It doesn't matter if the filter is clean or dirty or K&N or anybody else's your gas mileage will be the same. A clean...

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thebarber wrote:You can still pick up the OEM rubber mats from GM, I think.

Thanks! I will check it out. Actually, rubber mats would fair better and would be a lot easier to clean now that I think about it.

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Welcome and great find! Looking forward to seeing those pictures! Thanks! I was too busy driving around yesterday and it rained all day today lol. I will be taking pics after I get her back from the paint doctor. Just a few chips from basic driving but worth the quick fix. I hate leaving the car to...

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I was reading how a K&N air filter would improve pickup and mpg. First, has anyone used this and does it actually make a marked improvement? And second, is it a simple installation ie no major tools involved etc. I am new to the game of modifying and improving a car but I can't resist the urge t...

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My partner and I agreed we both loved the way the Vibe looked when we decided to buy a new (er) car together and so our search began. We finally found our Vibe and brought her home yesterday! Needless to say I am beyond elated. We were very lucky, we found a 2006 18,826 miles 1.8 L 4 cylinder, 126 H...

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