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by Nik
Sun May 01, 2005 12:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Linux
Replies: 20
Views: 5597

Re: Linux (ColonelPanic)

Man I was 19 days shy of 4 years of uptime once on an SGI server I manage for the college lab. The only reason we had to shut down was to repaint the lab. We tried to move the server while connected to a battery just to maintain the uptime. But alas. someone stepped on the cord and unplugged it. I h...
by Nik
Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:18 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: What Have You Carried on the Roof Rack?
Replies: 29
Views: 7060

Re: What Have You Carried on the Roof Rack? (desert_dweller)

Snowboard'sMountain Bike Half the reason I got the vibe was to support my active lifestyle. Seats get folded down all the time. Stuff goes on the roof when there are more than just me and my fiance in the car.
by Nik
Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Who are our male members & who are our female members.
Replies: 404
Views: 271982

Re: Who are our male members & who are our female members.

Here is me on top of the mountain behind my parents house in CT.

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by Nik
Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:48 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Online Car Stereo
Replies: 5
Views: 1506

Re: Online Car Stereo (bh357)

Reseller Raitings is your friend:http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2888.htmlRead though the reviews and then make your own decision. If it's not listed in Reseller raitings don't touch it.
by Nik
Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Are there any Woodworkers here?
Replies: 6
Views: 1243

I like bosh for my hand tools, drills, etc...
by Nik
Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:19 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Born On Date
Replies: 14
Views: 2584

Re: (Stang2Vibe)

My '04 GT starts with 5Y2SN
by Nik
Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Digicam advice needed.
Replies: 11
Views: 2112

Re: Digicam advice needed. (millster)

THE high quality review source: http://www.dpreview.comThe best point and shoot digital camera for under $400 right nowCanon a95.http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona95/I just got this camera to replace my aging 2mp sony (my point and shoot when I don't want to use my SLR).If anyone wants to step u...
by Nik
Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Best way to fix paint chips?
Replies: 4
Views: 1153

Re: (03VibeGT6Spd)

I'm about to fix a bunch of small chips on my abyys GT. I'm going to bust out my air brush I think. I'll let you know how it goes. ( I realize not everyone has an airbrush, but it will be a good test anyway.)
by Nik
Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:52 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: The Rims
Replies: 27
Views: 6647

Re: (Psychobroker)

Yea. Not my first pick. I bought it used and they were there when I got the car. They are better than stock so I'm not complaining too much. Just a bit too bling for me. 17" foose Type-S. You can't get much higher up than Foose so I won't ***** too much. They were like $2500 when they were put ...
by Nik
Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:37 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Pontiac vibe nose cover
Replies: 6
Views: 1899

Re: Pontiac vibe nose cover (scherry2)

I had one on my 97 grand am GT. It destroyed the paint. Unless you take it off and wash it and your car every 2 weeks or so dirt, dust, leaves, sticks, bugs & etc build up and discolor your paint and scratch it all to hell. If your religious about cleaning it out avery week or so then they work ...
by Nik
Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:12 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: The Rims
Replies: 27
Views: 6647

Re: (fjf511)

This is a shot I took earlier. If you want something closter up let me know, pardon the snow.
by Nik
Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:54 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Bluetooth

Too bad the rummored bluetooth ipod hasn't panned out yet. The second one is released I'm jumping in for a new phone a bluetooth head unit (if they are out) and a bluetooth ipod.http://arstechnica.com/news.ar....htmlAll my driving is in town, and I drive a GT so having hands free phone operation is ...
by Nik
Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:44 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Part numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 1004

Re: (kostby)

yea I knew the color code, but not the gm part number. I'll post it once I figure it out.
by Nik
Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: The Rims
Replies: 27
Views: 6647

Mine

Foose Type S. I like them if you like the chrome look. They look good on my 2004 Abyss GT

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by Nik
Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:04 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Part numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 1004

Re: Part numbers (Nik)

Thanks. I need that for some other numbers. I'll just have to head over to the dealer I guess. They were getting me an extra remote anyway.
by Nik
Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:50 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Part numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 1004

Part numbers

At one point I found a post that listed a ton of part numbers. Basically it was a compilation of every part number found so far. I have searched and searched and can no longer find the list anywhere. Anyone know where it is?I want to order touch up paint for my 2004 Abyss Vibe. Anyone know the GM pa...
by Nik
Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:55 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Not sure which body graphic to use?
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: Not sure which body graphic to use? (NascarXprt)

Graphic 123 for sure(oops didn't see the vote buttons at first on cardomain)
by Nik
Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:02 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Re: Dishes (Kari)

No, I've lived all over the country. Grew up in California (LA and SanFran), went to high school in south central Virginia, Transferred to ETSU from Virginia Tech. I'm here till my fiancé finishes surgery residency.
by Nik
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:50 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Re: Dishes (Kari)

Actually my undergrad was in 3d animation. And my masters was in Multimedia design. I was brought to WJHL to head up their web department. I just kind of stumbled into the reporter gig. Just something I do on the side here, as needed. Movies Reviews, Restaurant Reviews (in the Bristol Herald Courier...
by Nik
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:02 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Payoff for Vibe GT?
Replies: 9
Views: 2414

Re: Payoff for Vibe GT? (MJN2)

I havn't driven in snow yet so I cant anwser that one. All my driving is in the city so my milage is a bit lower but still better than my last car (96 Pontiac Grand Am, v6).When I was picking out my vibe I drove each of these for a 3 days before picking the one I wanted:05 Automatic Vibe04 Automatic...
by Nik
Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:23 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Dishes

I normally don't give out personal info over the net, but what the hell. The dishes are in downtown Johnson City. I work at WJHL NewsChannel 11. I oversee http://www.tricities.com and am also the movie critic/entertainment reporter. See there, you got my life story now. Let the identiy theft begin. :D
by Nik
Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:56 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Hard Wire IPOD on M&T w/o Nav - Done!
Replies: 151
Views: 130051

My take in the iPod/AUX mod

After reading this thread I wanted to see what I could do... Except I wanted to keep all my modifications internal to the Head Unit. Including the 12Volt source.Here is how I did it...http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=14912(just cross posting so all information on this mod is in the same thread)
by Nik
Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:44 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Re: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod. (Kari)

Wow cool to find someone from the TriCities area. I finished my masters from ETSU a couple of years ago.This is where my line in is coming out right now (I just fished it down past my shifter and ran it out inder the door.) I left enough slack in my line in to run it to under the arm rest. Eventuall...
by Nik
Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:58 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.

And put it back in... Anyway... I just wanted to say thanks for all the info and the help it has been.

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by Nik
Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:57 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.

And wired a switch to the front of my head unit.

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by Nik
Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:53 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.

Next I wired up my mini relay as is well documented.

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by Nik
Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.

First thing to do was find a 12 V source inside the head unit. After some probing here is where 12V DC comes into the unit... So I flipped the head unit over and found the corresponding sodder point on the back of the board and soddered my one wire in on the back side (under the CD). Attached files
by Nik
Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.
Replies: 34
Views: 14815

Introduction and my take on the iPod mod.

Hey. I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for all the info on the boards. I Just got my Vibe (2004, GT, M&T) and these board have been insanely helpful. One of my first mod was to integrate my iPod. Because of the M&T I wasn't quite ready to rewire the whole system so...After being in...