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by cigvibe
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

I forgot to make an update. I had let my mom borrow this car back in june 22, and she ended up keeping it as it was reliable. It has been a daily commuter for her to work. We left the e85 setup in the car and even as gas prices dropped we just kind of forgot about it. Fast forward to now she mention...
by cigvibe
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen2 2.4L E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 1
Views: 800

Gen2 2.4L E85 mix results (california)

Now that I have a Gen2 Vibe, and gas prices are at or above $6 in california again, I want to see what the results are for a mix. Having learned a bit from the Gen1 trial, this will be more simple. I am starting with a near 50/50 mix. While around 1/8 of a tank I added 5.9x gallons of 87 at 5.89 a g...
by cigvibe
Wed May 25, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

Another month has passed. Full E85. Have not had an issue. My LT fuel trim is constant at -7%. So I'm a bit rich but nothing the computer can't handle. My estimate is about 17MPG city. I idle alot for delivery so the number is skewed a little. The car does run awesome though. It is very responsive v...
by cigvibe
Wed May 25, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: From 08 to 09 (Converting to Gen2)
Replies: 1
Views: 708

Re: From 08 to 09 (Converting to Gen2)

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by cigvibe
Wed May 25, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: From 08 to 09 (Converting to Gen2)
Replies: 1
Views: 708

From 08 to 09 (Converting to Gen2)

I have been a fan of Gen1, but I have never actually driven a Gen2 or known anyone who has one. I did sell a 2010 matrix at my dealer years and years ago but it took almost 6 months to sell as it was not popular. While I love my Gen1, I really wish I had the 5 speed auto. After my wife picked up a m...
by cigvibe
Sat Apr 16, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

After finishing off my "E30" Mix, I went to E50. Still way too rich. I am now at 5 gallons E85 to 1 Gallon of 87, plus whatever was left at the bottom of the tank. Still a bit rich. So it seems that the brown injectors are too big, or they just flow too much because they are china copies. ...
by cigvibe
Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

You are right. I watched a very old video where they took 2 cars one that used E85 and one that used regular gas. They took apart the entire car, fuel pump, lines, motor etc see what negative effects the e85 had. The non e85 car had lots of dirt in the fuel pump and fuel lines. The E85 car had clean...
by cigvibe
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

I started with 2 gallons on a full tank, (equal to 1 on half). The difference in LT was slight, but it's going to make you run more lean. You are already having lean issues, so this might be going in the wrong direction :D :D :D Note that I put in bigger injectors which is now why I am RICH by quite...
by cigvibe
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03-08 Vibe 1ZZ Airbox Mods and comparisons to Matrix MR2 Celica
Replies: 2
Views: 837

Re: 03-08 Vibe 1ZZ Airbox Mods and comparisons to Matrix MR2 Celica

I have been suffering from a little bit of heat soak after removing the snorkel. At any given time cruising I would be about 10 degrees above ambient. Idling at light this goes Of course at freeway speeds this is not an issue. But I mostly city drive. Almost every car I have had, I have added a fres...
by cigvibe
Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How to get rid of P0420 using spark plug anti fouler
Replies: 21
Views: 23368

Re: How to get rid of P0420 using spark plug anti fouler

This is the style that I used. I have an extra one for the next person that needs it.
by cigvibe
Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

So the question is, are the savings in cash worth the loss of MPG? I'm guessing no. Taken as a single data point neither cost per gallon or miles per gallon tell the full story. To determine if there is actual cost savings, you need to combine the two to get cost per mile. You are going to drive so...
by cigvibe
Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

This fuel tank I went with 4 gallons of E85. My previous 3 gallons netted around the same MPG as the 2 gallon test, because I was on the freeway a little more. I am now up to 19% LTFT (My baseline is 7%, so 12% added) I am finding that my city MPG is pretty terrible, but my freeway MPG is pretty goo...
by cigvibe
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

This full tank I went with 8 gallons fuel and 4 gallons e85. Fuel trim is now at 13% above baseline, but now it bounces around a little bit.
by cigvibe
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

If you had an intake leak, I would think that you would read less air at the MAF than me.
by cigvibe
Mon Apr 04, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Seems you are reading more than I am. My idle in park at 75 degrees is .26 and in D starts at .35 and settles to .32?
by cigvibe
Sat Apr 02, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

What is your MAF reading at idle? I would assume it was low with an intake leak.

I get 1.8 at idle in park and 2.2 to 2.30 in Drive (not moving).
by cigvibe
Thu Mar 31, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

I have seen as much as a 10-15% variance in injector flow with old used injectors.

A new set would give you some peace. Although, I'm not sure how reliable the china ones are. I got some for myself too planning to go in.
by cigvibe
Thu Mar 24, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Other OEM wheels for our Gen 1 Vibes
Replies: 9
Views: 2559

Re: Other OEM wheels for our Gen 1 Vibes

To expend on the subject, if we used say Toyota GT-S wheels, or SCION TC wheels, will the air sensors be compatible since they are all Toyota? The TC wheels look good, but the lower profile tires look a little odd at full height. I wonder if a wider/taller tire might look more at home on the vibe. C...
by cigvibe
Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

For reference mine is +7.8% LTFT after a reset, which I thought was high. Mine is the older 1.8 of course. In my opinion anything over 10 is not acceptable for a stock car. Most cars I have checked are +/- 5% either way rich or lean.
by cigvibe
Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

As far as injectors, possible, I have not personally run into this. I have had a bad injector which causes a misfire, but for *all* of them to be low flowing is unlikely. Replacing them never hurts though. They are pretty cheap, and it gives you peace of mind Not sure what the case is here, but here...
by cigvibe
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4090

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

How high of a fuel trim are you seeing? There must be an intake leak somewhere. How about the intake hose, cracks? I had a toyota once that had an intake leak at the injector seal of all places, but that is rare. Since you mentioned you did some work, I would suspect those areas that were moved in t...
by cigvibe
Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:59 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

I burned through the first tank. My maximum fuel addition (LTFT) was 12% over baseline somewhere around half tank. It then settled at 9% A full tank of gas at $5.59 would cost $65 A full tank of gas with 4 gallons of e85 would cost $58.50 (E30ish) 10% savings However, my MPG has gone down due to run...
by cigvibe
Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03-08 Vibe 1ZZ Airbox Mods and comparisons to Matrix MR2 Celica
Replies: 2
Views: 837

Re: 03-08 Vibe 1ZZ Airbox Mods and comparisons to Matrix MR2 Celica

A few more notes. After examining the airbox on the Matrix XRS (2ZZ), it has the same air intake snorkel as we do. However, there is a butterfly valve on the backside of the airbox that opens under certain conditions to allow more air (I would assume) at higher rpm range. So, in theory, you could si...
by cigvibe
Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Budget Car Audio install ‘08
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Budget Car Audio install ‘08

The speakers that I used are overkill, extremely heavy, and require a little custom work. These will make the door more heavy to open and close by a bit. But, given the $40 price tag for 2, worth the price of admission. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3QC42I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_a...
by cigvibe
Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1700

Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

My background is in power tuning where E85 reigns supreme for crazy horsepower results. I have not actually put E85 in a daily driver car because up until this year, the price difference was not worth the potential issues and destroying of engine, fuel lines, or pumps. For years, I have always wonde...
by cigvibe
Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 1st gen vibe to 2nd gen vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1344

Re: 1st gen vibe to 2nd gen vibe

These are good notes! I actually enjoy the hatch glass, especially since I am using it as a mobile mechanic type of vehicle so I can reach in for my tools without raising the hatch. So we agree the missing hatch glass is a minus. I recall thinking that the rear vibe glass seemed very small. Like I s...
by cigvibe
Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 1st gen vibe to 2nd gen vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1344

1st gen vibe to 2nd gen vibe

For those of you that made the "upgrade" to the newer Vibe, what was your experience? My first Vibe, the guy sold it because he bought a 10/11 Vibe. I drove a 2010 Vibe once and it felt different. Still, I wonder what is like to own a newer vibe from the perspective of a previous generatio...
by cigvibe
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Budget Car Audio install ‘08
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Budget Car Audio install ‘08

Main problem solved. I was diving DEEP into the interwebs to find the most budget and most well reviewed 6.5" speaker out there. These cerwin vega speakers are poorly made as found when I took a closer look at the speaker that I had not installed yet. I should have known this. There were hardly...
by cigvibe
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Inverter question
Replies: 9
Views: 1431

Re: Inverter question

subscribed for future matrix use :)
by cigvibe
Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:56 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Budget Car Audio install ‘08
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Budget Car Audio install ‘08

FRONT: My initial impressions are "ok". Keep in mind that I did not have the factory tweeter in the door pillar like other models. With this component set, I get now nice directed high points and sharp midrange. The speakers are underpowered by an old pioneer head unit. The most interestin...
by cigvibe
Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Budget Car Audio install ‘08
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Budget Car Audio install ‘08

So for the rears, I assumed that it was also 6.5" and I would just duplicate the front. After taking it all apart it seems more like a 5.25" setup. I thought well I can still squeeze 6.5 in anyway since it sort of fits. The problem is the grill on door panel is still very small. For now, I...
by cigvibe
Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:30 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Budget Car Audio install ‘08
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Budget Car Audio install ‘08

So I am on a strict budget as you may have seen in my garage build. I wanted to see what I could get to upgrade the stock speakers for the least amount of money. I am not going with the cheapest ever like dual from walmart or pyramid etc. Budget 6.5” decent speakers usually go for $99 a pair. Howeve...
by cigvibe
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2007 Toyota Matrix Brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: 2007 Toyota Matrix Brakes

Rotors should be a snap, like similar year Toyotas. I did my 03 vibe back in 2013 and matrix in 2016, so it's been a while. It should just be 12/14mm for the caliper and 17mm for the caliper bracket to get the rotors off. It is fairly simple. You would just need a pad spreader. I'll be doing my brak...
by cigvibe
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Fun with titles.
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Re: Fun with titles.

This is fun! In recent years I became a California DMV registration person without wanting to be. Nobody else was up for the job and I am a computer guy so it can't be that hard right? So I do a few (without training) and all is well. About my 5th or 6th one I am typing in the registered address, bu...
by cigvibe
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Saving the Blue Vibe

updates 3/2/22 4A58D568-0167-4939-BA30-B48E29339107.jpeg -Passed smog, using the o2 extension/defouler trick. When the o2 sensor is extended out of the exhaust path, it no longer throws a P0420 code. In fact, the Catalyst Monitor cleared in only 5 miles of driving. Finally I get legal tags and title...
by cigvibe
Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:46 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Perspective on oils - Feb, 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 829

Re: Perspective on oils - Feb, 2022

I was using Mobil 1 on both of my cars (honda and nissan) when it was reasonable at $25 for the big jug. As I mentioned in another thread, without using a good filter it just didn't last. The costs were adding up so I had to look for an alternative. I have since switched to better oil filters and Va...
by cigvibe
Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03-08 Vibe 1ZZ Airbox Mods and comparisons to Matrix MR2 Celica
Replies: 2
Views: 837

03-08 Vibe 1ZZ Airbox Mods and comparisons to Matrix MR2 Celica

I posted my airbox adjustments in my garage thread, but I want to post it here so we can have a little discussion. Any car that I have, I usually remove the resonator/snorkel and install a high flow panel. However, on this 08 Vibe, I found some super strange things. Forgive me if the 03 is different...
by cigvibe
Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Saving the Blue Vibe

Today was "filter" day. Replaced the cabin filter, air filter, and the airbox mod. https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=533290#p533290 High flow insert filter $27 Cabin Filter $13 Mod $FREE Cabin filter YUCK! . . . . . . IMG_2405.JPG . . . . . . . IMG_2402.JPG . . . . .
by cigvibe
Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2009 vibe gt stuck in park.
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Re: 2009 vibe gt stuck in park.

There is a brake switch somewhere right? When I push the brake on the vibe, I hear a click, so something has recognized this and releases the shifter. So maybe that is bad or flaky? Scary story. I had a mercury SUV that had a brake switch. This is what is used to tell the cruise control to turn off....
by cigvibe
Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Name your favorite oil filter
Replies: 8
Views: 1627

Name your favorite oil filter

As an experiment in my Nissan frontier, I used cheap conventional oil and a mobil 1 filter. I then used Mobil 1 oil and a cheap filter. The Mobil 1 filter lasted longer before getting dirty vs the cheap filter. I tried a purolator oil filter on the last change and the oil was dirty just as fast as t...
by cigvibe
Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: attachment size (in 2022)
Replies: 0
Views: 695

attachment size (in 2022)

I noticed that PHPBB3 can support 2mb and in some cases 4mb attachment sizes.

Can we get an increase at least to 2mb? Even a screen shot in my phone is larger than 1mb.

Is it kept low to help with bandwidth?

(Previous PHPBB3 admin)
by cigvibe
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Moving from Vibe to Matrix - This will be fun.
Replies: 11
Views: 1301

Re: Moving from Vibe to Matrix - This will be fun.

I am vibe to matrix and now back to vibe. For the inverter, I would want it in the back if I had to choose. Thats is where your tools and stuff would be anyway. You should find a missing hump where the factory moon subwoofer would be anyway to mount, or go discreet under the rear cover. Now that I h...
by cigvibe
Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Saving the Blue Vibe

I'm in California. Let me know when your vibe is posted bookworm I would be interested! Did some work today. Power steering flush. Since the power steering fluid was as brown as the oil, I wanted to flush it out for clean red ATF. I also cleaned out the resevoir as it had tons of black dirt at the b...
by cigvibe
Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Saving the Blue Vibe

TIRES AND BRAKES The car had a heavy shimmy above 60MPH. The driver side had outside wear, the pass side also very worn. The rears have lots of meat, generic brand. I was going to get new tires all around but since I am hunting for alloys, I just needed to get something for now. I picked up a used s...
by cigvibe
Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Saving the Blue Vibe

LEAKS Appears to be a significant leak at the rear. I am hoping it is as simple as the power steering o-ring to the drain flange, like other Toyotas. Before and after an engine wash. Hard to reach back there! If it is not the power steering o-ring, then it should be the timing belt tensioner o-ring ...
by cigvibe
Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Saving the Blue Vibe

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by cigvibe
Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Saving the Blue Vibe
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Saving the Blue Vibe

This is the Vibe that I picked up for $1500 in rough shape. I plan to restore it to former glory, but my budget is $2500 total (not including paint). These are the pictures as I bought it. I sold my 01 Honda Accord which ran beautifully with a nice stereo system for $2500, so this is where my budget...
by cigvibe
Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Salvage Title
Replies: 4
Views: 704

Re: Salvage Title

I can run a California history report for you. This is not a carfax or anything, it is just what California says the title history is. It might show something that you could not find. If you want me to do that, just msg me with the VIN. I have car dealer access to the reports.
by cigvibe
Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Back to the vibe after many years!
Replies: 3
Views: 497

Re: Back to the vibe after many years!

California, the worst state.

I have the pics and video as purchased, I was just going to post them in the garage forum.