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by djnewm
Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Wheel Bearing cost?
Replies: 6
Views: 7057

Re: (Sublimewind)

Just had my passenger side replaced.....124.50 in labor, 48 for the part......at a pontiac dealership
by djnewm
Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: taking off the lowering springs.....need help
Replies: 10
Views: 1963

Re: (Sublimewind)

Kamikaze - yes, it's the one that is right behind the brake drum.well, we were able to get them off 3 years ago and I do remember having to apply alot of force to it, it's just now, I'm doing it on my own and having one helluva time doing so, I was hoping there was a certain tool or technique that I...
by djnewm
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:07 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: taking off the lowering springs.....need help
Replies: 10
Views: 1963

Re: (Sublimewind)

yes. There is only one. I can't get the end of the strut to break free on the bottom
by djnewm
Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:25 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: taking off the lowering springs.....need help
Replies: 10
Views: 1963

taking off the lowering springs.....need help

Well, after about 3 years of my vibe being lowered, it's time to take it back to the regular height. Wife is pregnant and the rougher ride is not good for her. Jacked the car up and trying to take the rears off first and now, can't get the strut to come free. Any suggestions? Tryed to pry em off, bu...
by djnewm
Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:34 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Still Have OEM 320 CCA Battery
Replies: 79
Views: 45784

Re: (lmhansen)

Still rockin the stock since Dec 12, 2002 and almost 109k miles
by djnewm
Tue May 30, 2006 4:56 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: If I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all!
Replies: 42
Views: 7589

Re: If I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all! (ragingfish)

All I gotta say is that really sucks. I used to work third and go to school full time. It was an hour communte from where I lived to where I worked and then I had about a 15 minute drive to campus. I was always goin in and out, hittin the rumble strips. Was always a scare b/c I knew I was gonna kill...
by djnewm
Mon May 29, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to Gen Vibe
Replies: 20
Views: 2720

Re: New to Gen Vibe (SuperSpeedWagon)

Hola, bienvenidosNice to know there are other mexicans that drive a vibe.
by djnewm
Thu May 25, 2006 3:28 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Bypassing the Moon & Tunes amp - DONE!
Replies: 25
Views: 12345

Re: (meistees)

Call the number at Elston Electronics.....chicago I think....it's been so long since I bypassed, but the guys that I talked to where kinda hard to understand....but they were able to help. They were able to order and ship it to me....took a couple weeks I guess by the time they ordered it from their...
by djnewm
Sun May 21, 2006 7:29 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Honda Accord commercial
Replies: 6
Views: 3054

Re: Honda Accord commercial (scherry2)

I'm a moron, sorryjust got the email this morning
by djnewm
Sat May 20, 2006 9:57 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: lets go for a ride in a twin turbo PT Cruiser. ;)
Replies: 9
Views: 2728

Re: lets go for a ride in a tiwn turbo PT Crusier. ;) (NascarXprt)

Yeah, that can't be good on the shifterWhat a fool!!
by djnewm
Sat May 20, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Honda Accord commercial
Replies: 6
Views: 3054

Re: Honday Accord commercial (djnewm)

I'm still not sure how the tires go up, but I just got off work at 8am and I exhausted, maybe someone can help me out.
by djnewm
Sat May 20, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Honda Accord commercial
Replies: 6
Views: 3054

Honda Accord commercial

This came from an email that was sent to me:And you thought those people that set up roomfulls of dominos to knock over were amazing...There are no computer graphics or digital tricks in the film. Everything you see really happened in real time exactly as you see it. The film took 606 takes. On the ...
by djnewm
Sat May 20, 2006 6:32 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: what to do.....
Replies: 12
Views: 2162

Re: what to do..... (slvrvibes)

Hold off.....no use in having "what if's" later down the road
by djnewm
Fri May 19, 2006 2:59 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Got New Tires & Wheels
Replies: 15
Views: 3112

Re: Got New Tires & Wheels (slvrvibes)

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by djnewm
Thu May 18, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should I take her to the show?
Replies: 19
Views: 3217

Re: Should I take her to the show? (Lancer)

YOU CAN DO IT!!
by djnewm
Wed May 17, 2006 5:54 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Ragingfish's G6 Vandalized
Replies: 40
Views: 9674

Re: (vibe-04)

I say we hold a GenVibe meet at that Applebee's and wait for those punks.
by djnewm
Wed May 17, 2006 5:51 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: The Wal-Mart experience
Replies: 24
Views: 6820

Re: (silverawd26)

unfortunately, Meijer's only exist in certain areas. I live in Northeast Ohio now, but when I live in Northwest Ohio, Meijier's were commonplace. Here, they've never heard of them.I usually do all my car work at my buddy's house. He's got a 3 1/2 car garage and plenty of tools, so there is alot of s...
by djnewm
Wed May 17, 2006 5:36 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: people go too far to re-innact movies
Replies: 11
Views: 2209

Re: people go too far to re-innact movies (redlava)

I second the nomination for Toasted for president
by djnewm
Tue May 16, 2006 4:06 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: RE-dressed the engine bay!
Replies: 12
Views: 1747

Re: RE-dressed the engine bay! (Merzbow)

cool effect
by djnewm
Tue May 16, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: When your computer ticks you off go here:
Replies: 10
Views: 1608

Re: When your computer ticks you off go here: (Merzbow)

I just kept goin, got in the thousands
by djnewm
Tue May 16, 2006 6:30 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Toys.
Replies: 27
Views: 3791

Re: New Toys. (Celtic_Curse)

Nice idea with the amp
by djnewm
Mon May 15, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: When your computer ticks you off go here:
Replies: 10
Views: 1608

Re: When your computer ticks you off go here: (Merzbow)

can't stop
by djnewm
Mon May 15, 2006 10:07 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 06salsa The new guy says hello!
Replies: 39
Views: 9445

Re: 3 Day Vibe Make Over! (06salsa)

maybe you should get video instead, televise it, and put it on TLCor pics would be fine
by djnewm
Mon May 15, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: New arrival
Replies: 26
Views: 4123

Re: New arrival (AZViking)

congratulations!!
by djnewm
Mon May 15, 2006 6:50 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Droped the Vibe!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2716

Re: Droped the Vibe!! (Dans_03Vibe)

can't wait to see
by djnewm
Sun May 14, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Canada - Quebec
Topic: Two days/two accident :(
Replies: 23
Views: 4744

Re: Two days/two accident :( (POLO)

Make sure they throw in money for the overlay decals
by djnewm
Sun May 07, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Mesh grill & Genvibe.com decals on. !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1721

Re: Mesh grill & Genvibe.com decals on. !!! (slvrvibes)

How much horsepower does that add??
by djnewm
Fri May 05, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: just thought I would say HI
Replies: 31
Views: 3726

Re: just thought I would say HI (xssiv1)

Hola!
by djnewm
Thu May 04, 2006 1:35 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Holy Crap!!
Replies: 18
Views: 2631

Re: Holy Crap!! (GMJAP)

WOW!!If you look at the people that are crossing the street, you see their white bag swing forward then back as they get in front of the van. Then as they proceed across, they stop again and stare down the street and hesitate as they cross some more.
by djnewm
Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:44 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Dropped club!!! finally
Replies: 59
Views: 9679

Re: (iinan)

sweet
by djnewm
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:14 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: 07 g6 GXP (see Mr. Rich's thread)
Replies: 12
Views: 1982

Re: 07 g6 GXP (drunkenvibe)

Not too sure on the snout......looks like it has buck teeth.Otherwise....bada$$
by djnewm
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Two Year Anniversary
Replies: 11
Views: 1389

Re: Two Year Anniversary (drunkenvibe)

Found this:First - PaperSecond - CottonThird - LeatherFourth - Fruit/FlowersFifth - WoodSixth - Candy/IronSeventh - Wool/CopperEighth - Bronze/PotteryNinth - Pottery/WillowTenth - Tin/AluminumCan't think of substitutes.....it's 9am and just got off work, my brain is fried
by djnewm
Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:58 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: yea, it's O K
Replies: 18
Views: 3486

Re: yea, it's O K (Merzbow)

NICE
by djnewm
Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: "Damn Good Car"
Replies: 41
Views: 10846

Re: (IMakeVibes)

HERE'S MINEWrecked Vibe on page 2http://www.cardomain.com/ride/684787
by djnewm
Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:30 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many speeding tickets have you gotten with your vibe?
Replies: 99
Views: 25895

Re: (NascarXprt)

2 here.71 in a 55, and 47 in a 25also, got in a real bad accident with my first vibe back in Nov '02, it was an Abyss Base 2tone, I'll have to post pics of it or put it in my CarDomain site.....ended up rolling it in a field, walked away from it, the vibe got a nice tow truck ride, I got two gashes ...
by djnewm
Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Fast and the Curious
Replies: 6
Views: 1487

Re: The Fast and the Curious (Sputnik)

Wrong, Wrong, and More Wrong...........I think it was the (removed) grab that ruined it for me. Even though I know it was Michelle Rodriguez.....still...
by djnewm
Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Hatch Window Tint Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Re: (Team Infidel)

Mine was one piece. They took the struts, wiper motor, and brake light shade off.
by djnewm
Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:47 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: alignment issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1037

alignment issues

I dropped the vibe last summer and had my 17 inch low-pros on and didn't get it aligned. Does anyone know if there are places in Northeast Ohio or any chains of shops that are able to do alignments on dropped cars?Around me are PepBoys, Advance AutoParts, and many other places. I've noticed alot mor...
by djnewm
Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:42 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: will these plugs work?
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Re: will these plugs work? (BlueCrush)

Thanx for the input. I have 104k miles on her. Figured it was time to change them. I've noticed that alot of ppl have had difficulty getting them out. Can I expect this?? I've had her since she was 149 miles in December '02.What is the proper gapping for these if any??
by djnewm
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:26 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: will these plugs work?
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Re: will these plugs work? (djnewm)

by djnewm
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: will these plugs work?
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

will these plugs work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVWfound these on ebay. used "matrix spark" in the search.
by djnewm
Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Audio Finished
Replies: 8
Views: 1886

Re: Audio Finished (scherry2)

Did any of you notice that it's an upside down Pontiac emblem in the Nav display??
by djnewm
Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:38 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: How dark are your windows
Replies: 9
Views: 2210

Re: How dark are your windows (Toasted7)

I have 50% on the front two and 20% on the others. I was pulled over in October in Stow, OH near Akron for having a tinted license plate cover. The cop said he couldn't read my plate. He gave me a warning for "display plates" While he was talking to me he asked me roll up my front windows ...
by djnewm
Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:29 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Bluebatmobile's site???
Replies: 1
Views: 553

Bluebatmobile's site???

I've finally decided that I want redouts for the tailights. When I went to bluebatmobile.com it's some sort of search page. Does anyone know where I can get em??
by djnewm
Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:21 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Does window tint go on the exterior or interior of the window?
Replies: 5
Views: 1257

Re: Does window tint go on the exterior or interior of the window? (Sunny)

I'm pretty sure that it ALWAYS goes on the inside. The reason why they put it on the outside it to measure it first. They can cut it to length a lot easier that way. When they did my tint that is exactly what they did.My old college roommate, back in the day when he was a young punk, put it on the o...