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I had that part catching and scraping the window tint off the driver's side window.The part finally broke in two and part of it fell into the door itself. Good news is, the window doesn't catch anymore. Bad news is I need to get the tint replaced and perhaps the part replaced too.

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As a cyclist....that is very cool.But if I did that, I'd have to get a gear-holder for the top of the Vibe. Probably be worth it though.

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I just like to say the world "Salsa" Jerry Seinfeld

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Well...I finally got around to getting the windows tinted....35% on the sides and 15% on the back with a 15% strip on the windshield. The difference is more than noticable...so I decided to take some new photos...peace.

jpalmer

Well...I finally got around to getting the windows tinted....35% on the sides and 15% on the back with a 15% strip on the windshield. The difference is more than noticable...so I decided to take some new photos...peace.

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so I guess nobody's heard of it?

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Anybody know about this stuff...any reviews or experience using?They sell a 25% tint film that has caught my eye....most places only have 50%, 35%, 20% and 5%....and in Texas, the legal limit is 25%I could get a 20%, but I'd hate to be pulled over. I've seen the State Troopers make offenders scrape ...

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Bleach in the gas tank is nice...but you can't prove that repeated nails in tires is vandalism.I think I've made my point.

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oh...and I'd be getting a hammer and putting a nail in that guy's sidewall....on more than one occasion.

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there was a listing on Ebay a few days ago for a complete set of hubcaps....about $75 total or something.I was going to get them...I have one that's busted (stupid slick roads and curbs)...but I passed for now.

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I just like to say the word "Salsa"

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it's the same grill....with the same crappy GM paint jobI like the look of the silver grill on the Salsa Vibe...but I can probably do it myself for a fraction of the cost.

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my Salsa vibe ('05) has what appears to be factory pinstriping...white and black with a pontiac logo about midway up the front fendersI don't have a specific pic...but I'll try and get one quickly

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thanks all....I agree, it just kinda changes the attitude of the car a bit.'course...I'm an idiot, I forgot to order the liftgate emblem sticker (doh!). I guess that means I'll just have to order that...and a few more stickers for this and that.Next mod.....window tinting.

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Finally got the Grafxwerks in the mail....went with Gunmetal on the Salsa....check it out.

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Finally got the Grafxwerks in the mail....went with Gunmetal on the Salsa....check it out.

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this is clearly a bad idea....she's buttering you up for something big.

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looks like you could open a bottle of.....soda....with the pedal

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hey all....a passenger of mine got the door stuck in the grass and pulled the door trim panel off the bottom of the door.Good news is it's not scratched or bent (it's just plastic)...bad news is she broke the clips that hold it onto the car.Anybody know if there's a part number to order some more???...

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this site will help you more than you possibly know...welcome

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welcome to the boards...

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welcome to the boards...

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you can get a switch at any auto place, actually, they even had them at Walmart....sure it's not the perfect matching Toyota one, but it still works.I'm going to give this project a shot sometime in the next month

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if it's just a single screw and it's straight in the tire....that's a repair that you can easily do at home yourselfjust go to any AutoZone type store and get tire repair kit....it'll come with the thick rubber plugs and a device to score the hole of the tire to make a good seal.used to do that all ...

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Sounds like a new advertising campaign for Pontiac.....Freaking awesome

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I've got some pretty deep pit marks on my Salsa vibe from the previous owner that they touch-up painted over with the recommended stuff.I don't think it looked very good.....I'd consider talking to a paint shop and maybe have them quoting you a price to re-paint the entire bumper...could be cheaper ...

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yup...Salsa Red.I went with the metallic pewter simply because I WILL eventually have some gun-metal grey wheels that I think will look killer on this red.I got the set of Vibe overlays, Pontiac emblem (front/back), Pontiac rear hatch in-lay, VVT-1, and flames....all that for $54 and no shipping (U....

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Well...for me, the long process of modification has began.I just ordered a set of metallic pewter overlays for all the badging on my vibe. Whenever they get in, I'll take some shots. I'm pretty excited, it all has to start somewhere.

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okay...found it.It's in the collison parts section under Interior Electric.From there, you can order all the OEM parts for the dash, and it's usually cheaper than going through a dealership.

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http://www.gmpartsdirect.comYou should be able to find/order whatever parts you need from there. Gotta find the right parts though, their catalog is kinda tricky....course, I'm not that bright.

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nice to have some more Salsa going on around here.

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who'd have known that we're also the best people in the entire world

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Sure...This shot was taken with the Nikon D1h and the 80-200mm f2.8 lens. ISO was 800 and shutter speed was about 1/125.The extra lights were two SB-800 flashes fired remotely with a set of Pocket Wizards remotes....one on the ground behind the car and one about 10-ft. above on a light stand.

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Hello all...this makes it official.I'm Jason, 27, Wichita Falls, Texas. I'm a photojournalist at the newspaper there....and I love my Vibe already.

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that looks pretty good actually, i wasn't sure if I'd like that or not.another possible future mod I'll have to consider.

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lol...thanks, I got bored yesterday and decided to play in photoshop.Then my "playing" turned into about a hour worth of making it look good.

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I'd much prefer some sort of silver mesh...something patterned similar to the honeycomb to the billett.

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I'd just suck it up and not worry about it then if they won't help you pay for it and you don't have the money.Maybe they'll suprise you for christmas...

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I like this better than the billett grill for the '05....but not with those hoops.Maybe I'll just have to paint my honeycomb black or silver...I dunno.

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I gotta agree...those red drums don't look too bad.Gloss black might be better, but red doesn't suck

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The reason for the resale concern is the general fear of "American" cars vs. the "foreign" models after a few years of use.nevermind that the Vibe and Matrix are made in the same assembly plant in Tennessee (or Kentucky...I can't remember).

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Thanks all...I'll have to check out that meeting, see if I'm free.The pinstriping is factory I believe...has a small pontiac logo on both sides.First things...window tinting, then other mods as they come.

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Hey all...just picked up a used '05 Vibe to lower payments and help on gas.I actually liked the looks of the '04, but the deal on this one was too good to pass up...peaceout, Jason

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