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by trn0487
Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

03 Vibe GT

NOV 24 update: almost 190K on it. still running great. Not much use in the last year, too many cars. Did a spring swap, the 'lowering' springs were crap. Did some junkyard engineering - found out that TRD springs -off a 2005/6 Scion TC - are plug-n-play. Car sits a bit taller -but completely changed...
by trn0487
Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

Re: 03 Vibe GT

just back from another 3000 mile round trip, out-and-back to N. Dallas for Christmas. Car ran perfect. Before I left, I sent the injectors to RC Injectors up in LA. They cleaned them and fitted new filters and o-rings. Money well spent. Much improved gas mileage and driveability. Had some extra Luca...
by trn0487
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

Re: 03 Vibe GT

swapped the air bag cover to continue w/the JDM Voltz theme, and the rear sway-bar -meh, can't really tell.
by trn0487
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

Re: 03 Vibe GT

Put about 6000miles on it now. Have done the oil (RoyalPurple) & factory Toyota filter. Installed a K&N panel filter and modded the intake snorkel (cut it off) and fabbed an intake tube. Installed the MWR shifter base bushings as well as their brass(?) cable end bushings @the trans (money we...
by trn0487
Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: Scion TC wheel set (4) SoCal
Replies: 0
Views: 2050

FS: Scion TC wheel set (4) SoCal

Offered is a set of four(4) OEM Scion TC wheels, that were near mint, that I had refinished (powdercoated) in bright white. No repair work -none, straight and true. Four(4) new valve stems included. No tires, no center caps. 17X7.5 5X100 500$ collected in SoCal 92118 No shipping. thanks. PM w/intere...
by trn0487
Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

Re: 03 Vibe GT

so I took apart both Corolla XRS seats -to the frames. I used the foam and covers -from the passenger seat -and built upon the drivers seat frame. They were in much better condition -and less (removed) 'hours' -if that makes any sense. I washed the covers, and used Rit dye to bring some life back in...
by trn0487
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:50 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

Re: 03 Vibe GT

this is a noisy little car. Bought some Silness 80mil sound deadener. Stripped the interior -this was so easy compared to an E46, cleaned it a bit, and layed in the mat. Rather simple. The door skins will be getting a sheet each too. Also sourced a Voltz rear hatch plinth, should really throw people...
by trn0487
Mon May 18, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

Re: 03 Vibe GT

< I brought my own music, no issues there. Feel lucky to have found this Vibe. Was searching high-and-low for an XRS, but many salvage, or insane 'toyota' tax involved. I got all the original books, keys, window sticker, every service record, + Pontiac OEM cross bars, the rear cargo mat, both 'nets'...
by trn0487
Sun May 17, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 Vibe GT
Replies: 16
Views: 6828

03 Vibe GT

Hello. Bought the car back in December @ 169K from the second owner. Has been in San Diego since new (John Hine Pontiac / window sticker). Did a minor service to it, and drove it out-and-back to Dallas, for Christmas. Car didn't miss a beat. I non-stopped the drive back (18 hours) at 80mph, car ran ...
by trn0487
Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: F/S & FREE - Aftermarket parts for 03-08 Vibe/Matrix
Replies: 17
Views: 5516

Re: F/S - Aftermarket parts for 03-08 Vibe/Matrix

PM sent on the spring set.