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B4snake

Well, the good news is the insurance is paying for the whole thing! I only get charged with $100.. so as long as the car works like new when I get it back.. I'm good!!My baby's got a new heart!

B4snake

I always have it on my car if that's what you mean.. But I can't use it all the time.. those lights are brighter then my brights! Yeah, their is plenty of windnoise.. but I think it comes more from my bike rack as a whole rather then just the lights..

B4snake

Well yeah... 16 hours of labor to be exact.. and at like.. $80 in labor... also there is a bunch of other stuff... like the tranny has water in it and same with the fuel tank?

B4snake

http://www.ecb.com.au/model/corolla.htm

B4snake

And.. one more link for good measure... http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=28141

B4snake

Also, there is a bracket you can get which mounts to the front license plate which will hold lights.. I believe its universal.. or close enoughhttp://www.accessconnect.com/carr_light_wing.htm

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B4snake

So.. I got the estimates from the shop...Rebuild the Car with a Used Engine $4500Rebuild the Car with a new Engine $8000Buy an '09 Vibe $20,000That includes everything... even tax...

B4snake

Soooo.. my engine is toast. Now what?

B4snake

well, the shop called me this morning.. Looks like they were able to turn the engine over.. but it sounded terrible.. so they are going to flush it all out.. again.On a side note, everything else has to be flushed as well... AKA, tranny, dif case, fuel tank.. Oh yeah.. anyone know how much a 1zz-FE ...

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B4snake

I do have off-road lights on the vibe...

B4snake

A Replacment hubcap is on its way...

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yeah, but i'm worried about breaking a rod... and my friend didn't realize that all the water would shoot out and yes, we did get him quite soaked..

B4snake

Engine is hydrolocked.. We tried clearing out the cylinders with compressed air, but I'm too afraid to start it seeing as it could shatter a valve or a rod or something.. And this is when we take it to a shop...

B4snake

Also, do you think I should change my oil? One of my friends recommended that, but I think that its un-needed because I just got my 60k mile service and got the oil changed...

B4snake

Well I'd rather that then a bent/broken valve.. I'd just take the header off and clean it all out with compressed air... My friend and I are going to do all the work.. I don't really need the car to work for a few weeks.. so maybe we'll check out some junk yards for parts... I'll take a look under m...

B4snake

Well... for one, are you suppose to be able to see directly down threw the engine bay or is there suppose to be some sort of shielding.. Also, when I instaled my CAI I managed to rip out a chunk of the shielding on the drivers side.. which is really bad considering that's right where the CAI is!!I'm...

B4snake

Oh yeah.. and the Battery light is on...

B4snake

Well, do you think I should get the alt checked out?

B4snake

well, considering we couldn't jump it even with my friend flooring it in his car, yet the high beams and everything else works.. I don't think its the battery... I'll remove both the starter and the alternater and get them both tested... And the battery is only a year old.. it gave out last year, so...

B4snake

So, last night their was really heavy rain in Tucson, AZ.. And being as dense as I am, I decided to drive home threw the rain. Long story short.. The car kept dying on me, and then it stopped starting. The engine never just died, it more sounded like it was dying for a few seconds and then shut off....

B4snake

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE Â»Dude, you have an electric Vibe.Shush.. Don't tell anyone...

B4snake

Mazda RX-8... Is that good, or bad?

B4snake

Thats perfect! Just what I was looking for! Now dose anyone know how much they cost? Or should I just stop by my local dealer and ask them?

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Sounds easy enough.. I'm gonna go outside and see how it goes!

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Whats the best way to remove the side badges? Someone told me to use a screwdriver and a hairdryer.. but is that the only way?

B4snake

Dose anyone have a pic of what they look like on the vibe? Like, how low they hang and if they stick out at all?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...l1318

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Where do you recommend getting these? And how hard are they to install..

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and what are the benefits of underdriving?

B4snake

What do you mean by "tightening your throttle cable"?

B4snake

I know a lot of people brought up underdriving the 2zz but what about the 1zz... is it still a bad idea?

B4snake

Just out of curiosity.. How difficult would it be to install a new rear sway bar.. I have some mechanical knowledge and some tools.. Think I should do it myself of get some shop to do it for $$?

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Hey dude.. how do you mount your wheels to the rack? Its nice.. Mine holds them really high..

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http://www.discounttire.com/dt...GERAVh ... ...Qty=4eh eh?

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I've gone threw 3 front bumpers.. I keep cracking them from hitting rocks and stuff.. and to get those replaced and repainted costs like.. $1000 each...

B4snake

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»You really need a Vibe AND a Subaru Baja... or even a BRAT...!!!! Both of which they don't make anymore....

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Now I guess since you guys talked me out of the lift.. I just gotta find the right set of shoes to get my vibe around.. And taking care of trails isn't as hard/tedious as people think.. I find it enjoyable to take a ride on a new stretch of trail that you just made after a hard days work.. Those Jus...

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Sweet Pic Man.. The only thing is.. I have a vibe, and vibes are amazing and I don't want to give it up.. But what I'm trying to go for is like that green Subaru in that picture..

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Sway Bars and Strut Brace FTW!

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Think I could fit these on..Rim width ~ 5.5-7Meas Rim Width ~ 6.5Sect Width ~ 8.7Tread Width ~ 6.9Overall Diam ~ 27215/70SR15

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The biggest problem I was thinking I'd encounter would be with steering.. 35's would be awesome tho...

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Also, driving to the trail head makes my life a lot easier because I do a lot of maintenance on trails. So I often have to carry tools like shovels, chainsaws, wood.. and driving my car to the trail head give me less distance to carry everything..

B4snake

Does anyone know of a Snow Tire that would maybe lift my car an inch or so?

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Depending on the amount of money I save up.. I might do that.. like an old Jeep or something.. It just adds a hassle to have to cars.. I'd rather have one car that could just do everything..

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Also.. The brake and tranny problems come from the bigger tires people add, not just lifts.. I'm debating just lifting the vibe but I think that the added space in the wheel wells will look really ugly..

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Thus.. why I'm waiting till summer when hopefully I'll have enough money... Also.. the tires aren't that much bigger so I don't have to go with much bigger brakes.. As for Axles.. Not quite sure what I'm gonna do... Note.. This Isn't gonna be like (removed) 8"lift and 36" tires.. I'm just ...

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Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTX Tire 32" x 9.5"R - 16" (235/85R16)This would prob work better...http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs...26108

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'03 Vibe wont Start :-(

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Is this even possible?

Mud flaps

Sway Bar install

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