GenVibe - Community for Pontiac Vibe Enthusiasts

spyder

Hey folks. Has anyone just called TWM Performance and asked them about buying some custom length sticks? Just call them...they do give deals over the phone. I am not saying they are so much better. When talking to Karl or Kevin, they have always given me something. Since they know I don't own a vibe...

spyder

Just give TWM Performance a call and they will make it for you if you alread own their short shifter or plan on buying one. Be forwarned that the shift is VERY notchy. Spyder

spyder

Hi. if you still want a longer shifter. order one from TWM they will sell it to you in the length you need. You just have to pay for it. or if you have a twm shifter already you can get a shop to make one for you. TWM was very helpful to me when I first bought their shifter, I had 3 different sticks...

spyder

good to know that sold cars get treated gently...I suspect my car had a little fun cuz of the extra dirt around the wheel wells and calipersSpyder

spyder

now you know what I am talking about!No wheel hop eh? Just spinning the tires right?Spyder

spyder

Ok here are some pics I haven't had time to do a good review but I will soon. As for the video of a hard launch... I am gonna wait for a bit because the clucth is new even though the engine is "broken in" at the factory. Please be patient with these pics...my server has a limit on download...

spyder

All I can say is wow so far this thing has speed. If any of you read the the posts from matrixowners.com they have a dyno that shows some pretty crappy results and one person commented that the dyno was not realistic because they had the hood up. I would have to aggree on that. The engine gets hot r...

spyder

Well folks, October 20, 2006 I traded in the vibe for the mazdaspeed 3. First impressions...Holy F!#$ This car moves! I do have one complaint though, I have to learn how to drive stick all over again because this clutch actually works normally unlike the vibe that had a weak clutch. Secondly because...

spyder

Tried it. No wheel hop but there is definitely torque steer but not anymore than our vibes

spyder

I will have to think on that cuz the clutch is a big change from my vibe gt...the mazdaspeed3 clutch just clamps on and if you gas like I would on my vibe...I keep lighting up the traction control light on the mazda dashspyder

spyder

That is a good question. Have you seen how the air is channeled in the MZS3? it actually has a wind channel in the hood to force air through the intercooler and the battery (I guess for gases from the battery) Asthetically it really does look nice but I agree with you the it seems more practical to ...

spyder

I don't think the caliber will beat it only cuz it is a heavier car. and as for the horse power...Mazdaspeed has a breather and exhaust for the ms3 that brings the hp to 303hp. I tried to order it for my car but the dealer here and their parts website does not list it at this time. light cars also m...

spyder

Hey Mav. I can tell you that you are pretty close to correct with the FWD issue. The MS3 can spin/chirp the tires even in 4th. Mazda has programmed the MS3 to not give full throttle power in 1st and 2nd more because of torque steer than poor lanch. I have tried many combinations and it is pretty qui...

spyder

Hey Mav. Not even the Mazda Sales reps are allow to test them out because of the power...so basically I had to put down 500bucks to test drive it. But it is very clear that sale is pending test drive since they cannot let everyone test drive a car that they only carry one or two of per dealership......

spyder

I just put a deposit on a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3...and you can only test drive it if you put a deposit...and sale is pending test drive....let me tell you that the ride is fast man...you have to be careful on the gas...I have a vibe gt and because I have to "wait" to feel speed on my vibe...it ...

spyder

Hey folks I have change my wheeliners twice by myself because of this problem and I figured out why it was happening....yes some have had "things" contact with the liner but I noticed that all the clips that are on my liner are either broken or missing. I have replaced the broken clips and...

spyder

well if your car is still under warrenty...I would bring it in. nothing is suppose to squeak. as I said mine had a worn out gasket around the exaust that was the problem. and not that is is fix...not one sqeak or rattle:)Spyder

spyder

So here is the skinny so far. I cannot reproduce my squeaks at this present time. I did see the manifold gasket and it is freak'n rusted to ****. And, with or without the ebrake, I am squeak free! From talking to a few of the folks at toyota this is a common problem in the Corolla's and I am just gu...

spyder

Hey guys I just took my car to Toyota and they have found that the gasket around the exaust manifold is the cause of my squeak and yes my sqeak comes on the same way...just getting out of the car and the sqeak is not present when the ebrake off. It is costing me 250CAN to get it replaced and fixed a...

spyder

Hey guys I just took my car to Toyota and they have found that the gasket around the exaust manifold is the cause of my squeak and yes my sqeak comes on the same way...just getting out of the car and the sqeak is not present when the ebrake off. It is costing me 250CAN to get it replaced and fixed a...

spyder

Hey. There are lots of places to buy a good clutch for our Vibe GT's but you wanna make sure you get a good one. You should have a look on some posts on http://www.matrixowners.com as there is a lot more info on differenct clutches. So far I have read great things about the RPS street series clutche...

spyder

Just contact Pete directly and he will give sell you the Bi-xenons. I told him about that I belong to a car owners group and he said it was fine to post his email address for it so there you go.His name is Peteemail: pliao33@hotmail.comhope this helps and as for the shipping...he uses ups so if you ...

spyder

Hey folks. Well I have had my Bi-Xenons installed for over a month now and I have not had any problems. Again I think because the bi-xenon harness is different to the hi-lo harness setup, it is possible to just leave the drl wires alone. Remember, that in my setup, you only connect the factory h4 ha...

spyder

Last one

Attached files

spyder

Yep again

Attached files

spyder

And another

Attached files

spyder

Another Pic

Attached files

spyder

Installed my HID 4300k Bi-Xenon headlights and 3000k HID fogs. Work great.Here are some pics

Attached files

spyder

Ok I hate to bug anyone again about this but here is the schematic install of my kit. I have shown and spoken with an electronics tech and he said that the ballasts and the ignitors would not be stressed or underpowered in this setup based on the schematic because of the control box which only detec...

spyder

Hey Raging. So you had the Bi-xenons with the tilt mechanism? and your kit only connnected to one harness? cuz this kit only connects to one of the two 3 pin h4 harnesses....that is why I really wonder if it is getting full power off the battery and not the h4 harness. I am just trying to make sure....

spyder

Hi. The manufacturer is McCulloch and the ebay seller that I bought them from was zgperformance. He is very fair and shipped quickly. packaging was great and my duties were very fair. I will most likely install the kit this weekend but I did test it and the hi beam is great and you can't hear the me...

spyder

Hey folks. I just received my HID kit last night and I ended up buying a 4300K Bi-Xenon kit. This is a kit with real tilting lights, not Xenon Bulb and a halogen for the hi-beams. Well, I opened it up and to my surprise the wiring setup for this kit is different from the "normal kits" that...

spyder

shipping weight.....does that mean the shipping of each wheel packaged in a box or bear because when I bought my new wheels 15lbs 17" the shipping weight included the box packaging. Just trying to clairify. And just incase you are curious the lighter wheel makes the pickup better.

spyder

the conti's

spyder

I weighed my stock 16" alloys with the tire on and it was approximately 41lbs.

spyder

So here is the story I have been thinking about the es-motor mounts for a while, Well I bought them from ptuning.com for 40CAN with shipping and only 5.55CAN for duties because UPS messed up. So I have read all the threads on installation and decided that I am going to leave it to a mechanic as I wa...

spyder

I just recived my mounts today and I am thinking of leaving to the pros to do I may even ask my gm dealer to do it. I know about the warrenty issue but if they do it, then there aren't any excuses about poor installation and besides it is an addition too, not a swap or change. I will ask them and le...

spyder

Just installed my new shifter in under 1.5hours. It is really short in movement and height. One comment I can make is that you have to make sure the boot is not bunched up around the back of the stick shift (meaning closer to the dash) as I found my shifting was better when the boot was lifted it up...

spyder

Hey folks I thought that I had a rattel on the passenger side near the front door when in actual fact it was the split loom tubing wire comming from under the front passenger seat rattling against my stock amp. once I move the front passenger seat back as far as possible, you can visibly see that th...

spyder

I have been looking at the option of setting up heated side view mirrors to work on the same button as the rear defroster. But I have a link that sells an self adhesive element for car side view mirrors. I will give out the info when I get it but here is the link for the heated mirror elements.http:...

spyder

OnStar is way over rated. I had it in my Grand Prix and was rather annoying due to the yearly payments. If you want have safety and a lot of control over your car, just check out http://www.mobileiq.ca it gives you a lot of features at more than half the price. There are too many features to list or...

spyder

Hey Dude, I don't think they tried to mess with you or that they made a mistake. My uncle use to own a GM dealership and he explained that all dealers buy their oil in bulk from GM that is compatible with all GM Cars. The info you read in the manual is meant for you the owner if you plan to buy the ...

spyder

Hey ColonelPanic. You know I totally feel for you. I had a grand prix gtp and every time brought the car in for something, the problem would dissapear. I thought I was just not educated enough to know what was really going on with my car. Since I bought my '03 vibe gt used one month ago with 26000km...

spyder

it may be fine to reuse them by getting rid of the debris but washing it and bleaching will make it look cleaner the microair brand also contains a carbon layer and once stuff is attatched to the carbon molecules, you can really get the benefit of the carbon filter back to their orignall cleaning po...

spyder

I had my car at the dealer for the same problem. When I reved the engine above 4000rpm there would be a rattle from the dash. The tecnician at the dealer fixed it. The technicians report said "Tech cause: cowl screen loose - Tech comment: re & re rt side of cowl screen, shimmed & secure...

spyder

Hey folks today was an awsome day for me to own a Vibe GT. If it were not for this site I wouldn't have enough knowledge to get the proper repairs done (under warrenty I must add). I informed my dealership of the battery issue and believe it or not, they identified the Doc. ID# 1458972 and! a TSB fo...

spyder

Hey Altus. Just in case you didn't know, Canadian Tire carries the MicroAir brand which is used in the vibe. The carry it for 39CND plus tax. If you haven't bought one yet go to Crappy Tire and get it...it is worth the purchase price.Spyder

spyder

Hi there I just went and bought my cabin filter from Canadian Tire for $39CDN plus tax and it is the same brand that GM uses. If you can't get one for cheap then spend the extra to get the real thing. Since I have changed my filter, there is a HUGE difference in the smell of my car. I bought my car ...

spyder

call 1-800-gm-driveThey will help you find the number you need. Just a little tip about talking to a customer service person. If you end up talking to someone about warrenty issues, make sure the person you are speaking too listens to you instead of going through the "practiced" expression...

spyder

So you are positive about that as I am buying a used 03 gt? well that makes it a lot easier then for warrenty purposes too. have you changed your head unit yourself? and do you know if the factory amp can be used by the avic-n1 as it has it's own 4X50watt amp built it. what would our recomend?

Search found 58 matches