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by Kamikaze
Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Remove DRL (or change to Fogs) and keep Automatic Sensor lights
Replies: 34
Views: 35605

Re: Remove DRL (or change to Fogs) and keep Automatic Sensor

Thank you Tribalman for the beautiful write up.

Worked like a charm!
by Kamikaze
Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Roof Rack
Replies: 26
Views: 5685

Re: Roof Rack

I had the carbon fiber ones, they never did line up all that well, they were 2 pieces on each side, I didn't like how they mated up in the middle. I would suggest going with the fiberglass ones you have to paint. they are done a much better way and look way better when done IMO.
by Kamikaze
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 06 Vibe maintenance, what to do if anything.
Replies: 8
Views: 2421

Re: 06 Vibe maintenance, what to do if anything. (knightrace)

I'd probably do a coolant drain and refill if never been done. (I believe they recommend every 100k or 5 years)Timing belt & water pump @ 120k (but that's cause I'd do it myself)Plugs, and tranny drain and fill.I say drain and fills, b/c I don't believe actual flushes are a good idea unless ther...
by Kamikaze
Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Your Single Most Favorite Photo Of Your Vibe
Replies: 68
Views: 15350

My Favorite:
by Kamikaze
Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Roof rack cross bars
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Re: Roof rack cross bars (akgeo)

yep, I've carried 2 kayaks (11ft & 12ft) using stock sit on top roof rails.
by Kamikaze
Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:38 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Euro Ford Focus coming to US in 2010.
Replies: 7
Views: 3076

Re: (Kamikaze)

Rear picture(again, same picture attached)

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by Kamikaze
Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:36 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Euro Ford Focus coming to US in 2010.
Replies: 7
Views: 3076

Re: (northvibe)

Saw this Focus RS 2 weeks ago in Lake Calhoun MN.Everything was real, wasn't just a body kit and correct wheels, had all the correct interior pieces, dash, seats, shifter, everything....(same photo attached)

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by Kamikaze
Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Gas mileage is lousy in 2006 Vibe base
Replies: 17
Views: 5253

Re: Gas mileage is lousy in 2006 Vibe base (gralm)

In town driving I get in the low 20's, usually short trips, stop lights, light acceleration. last couple of tanks highway driving yielded in the 28mpg range, mostly 70mph and above cruise when possible.I haven't looked into it, b/c cost effectively it doesn't pay, but I swear part of my bad milage i...
by Kamikaze
Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Got a little spot on Urban Racer with the Subie
Replies: 9
Views: 3448

Re: (Sublimewind)

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Love this place... over 130 views, and 6 replies...7 replies NICE!!congrats!
by Kamikaze
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Front Fascia Extension
Replies: 10
Views: 3322

Re: Front Fascia Extension (A Psycho Martyr)

ahhh,The days when my vibe looked its best.they are held in by 3 bolts and 3m adhesive each.
by Kamikaze
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another Vibe owner passing the torch
Replies: 22
Views: 4729

Re: (TONY TAT2)

wow, truck looks very nice (great pics!)19mpg? that's about what I get in town with my vibe in the winter...
by Kamikaze
Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another Vibe owner passing the torch
Replies: 22
Views: 4729

Re: Another Vibe owner passing the torch

crap, my browser crashed right before I was able to post my nice note....I'll try again, but I'm sure I'll forget stuff...Aron, Just wanted to say it was great meeting you at the MN meets, I always looked forward to talking with you at those meets.I remember buying the rear spoilers at the same time...
by Kamikaze
Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Anyone know if this SRI will fit...
Replies: 9
Views: 2773

Re: (hapagan)

you might have to modify it to make it work, but it should work.I'm thinking it has something to do with the DBW, or maybe with the oil breather return line...yeah, thats probably what it is.... that's what I had to do, block the oil breather line off the air intake, and put a breather filter off th...
by Kamikaze
Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Advice, info from those of you who are lowered
Replies: 13
Views: 3684

Re: Advice, info from those of you who are lowered (ou.grizzly)

If I were going with Tein, the S-Techs are probably too much of a drop for what you are looking for... I would go H-Techs. overall, they are probably going to work best for what you want to achieve.I would suggest Canucks, if you can get a better price than the Teins (that's what I have) but I had A...
by Kamikaze
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: motorcycle burnout fail
Replies: 6
Views: 2198

Re: (MotoAce51)

that was awesome.just another squid.
by Kamikaze
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:16 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Bought a motorcycle :D
Replies: 17
Views: 4423

Re: (star_deceiver)

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »That's a nice bike! But you still have a few chrome pieces left to swap out! No, it has the right amount of chrome pieces.EVERYONE put's the Vance & Hines Short Shot exhaust on that is black, so I wanted to keep the exhaust chrome just to be different....
by Kamikaze
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Steering wheel shake at 60mph
Replies: 50
Views: 23865

Re: Steering wheel shake at 60mph (ehoff121)

Quote, originally posted by ehoff121 »Having the same issues as you described in this old thread.Had rotors replaced and tires rotated & rebalanced 1,000 miles ago (have 65k miles now) and still get the shake at 60+ mph. I'll go get the alignment done this weekend.How do you clean the hub? Wire...
by Kamikaze
Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Bought a motorcycle :D
Replies: 17
Views: 4423

Re: ((Double D))

Quote, originally posted by (Double D) »Now I see Where your Vibe priorities shifted to. Harley equals deep pockets even if its a Sporty.HD: Hundred Dollar lol
by Kamikaze
Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2008 front brakes "click"
Replies: 8
Views: 2105

Re: 2008 front brakes "click" (bassplayaz06)

I want to say correct torque specs for our wheels is something like 79 ft/lbs.I usually torque to 85 ft/lbs.As for the click, get use to it. mine does it too, I remember a thread about this a long time ago, I thought it was the pads shifting in the caliper from fwd to rev, vise versa... I didn't thi...
by Kamikaze
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Sublimes front brake tutorial
Replies: 55
Views: 35837

Re: (Sublimewind)

Where's the rear drum tutorial?? I'm having a time with some other car drum brakes, and thought just maybe... this thread might help, pulled it up with the good ole search, skimmed it, and saw it was for just front discs....oh well.great tutorial anyway...
by Kamikaze
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Kamikaze – 06 Vibe base
Replies: 67
Views: 27746

Re: (A Psycho Martyr)

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr »Any updates?Sorry man, I pretty much died LOL...After I cracked my passenger side skirt, I said the hell with it, and sold the body kit, the wheels, the RK sport roof caps, I'm sure theres other crap I got rid of.I'm pretty much rolling stock, still lowe...
by Kamikaze
Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Bought a motorcycle :D
Replies: 17
Views: 4423

Re: (Kincaid)

Here's a recent one of mine:Same photo attahced.

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by Kamikaze
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibegtcouple back on the road
Replies: 10
Views: 3274

Re: vibegtcouple back on the road (DressedInBlack)

still waiting to see pics. I don't facebook.
by Kamikaze
Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibegtcouple back on the road
Replies: 10
Views: 3274

Re: vibegtcouple back on the road (vibegtcouple)

I must login to see pics... I hate facebook.
by Kamikaze
Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: [Edited] New wheels and tires installed
Replies: 13
Views: 2883

Re: (petervivian)

Quote, originally posted by petervivian »Are they too wide for the stock suspensions?No.I was going to run 235/40/18's and they would have fit fine.I had 225 40 18's on stock suspension and it's fine.
by Kamikaze
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Ferrari Unveils...a Station Wagon? (I WANT ONE!!!)
Replies: 12
Views: 3183

Re: Ferrari Unveils... (star_deceiver)

It's the replacement for the 612.This is their 4-seater, My bro and I agree it's FUGLY, NOT something Ferrari should make.Nice thing is if you had one you can easily drive is year round as it has awd.
by Kamikaze
Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Ulitmate Retrofit HID Projectors for the Vibe
Replies: 35
Views: 11623

Re: (DrunkenMonster)

Quote, originally posted by DrunkenMonster »Thread is worthless without pics, lol.Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »LOL!!! The mob's getting restless!!!Now.... about those pics........*Kamikaze grabs torch and lights it.
by Kamikaze
Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: 2nd Annual VOTY Voting poll for 2010 now OPEN!
Replies: 61
Views: 13630

Re: (K-NINE)

wave FTW
by Kamikaze
Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: feedback re: tire size
Replies: 11
Views: 4196

Re: feedback re: tire size (keithvibe)

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »going from a 205/55/16 to a 225/55/16 the width of the tire changes.. the height doesn'tThe first number is the width of the tire. The second number is the side wall height and the third is the rim size opening.I run 225/40/18 for my summersI run 205/60/16 for...
by Kamikaze
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:47 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: So, I'm Thinking of Gettin a Garmin...
Replies: 11
Views: 3454

Re: So, I'm Thinking of Gettin a Garmin... (Kari)

I love my Garmin handheld, easy to use, updates are easy.Lifetime maps would be nice, but if you know where to look you can get them for free....
by Kamikaze
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: AVG Update Problems!
Replies: 21
Views: 5117

Re: AVG Update Problems! (lovemyraffe)

good to know this was the cause of my boot file issues.... I ran the update, and had the same problem, did a restore and it fixed it.But I was worried that it was something else, or that it might happen again.
by Kamikaze
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: engine trany swap, s/c or turbo ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2591

Re: (hapagan)

get some wheels and a lowering kit.if you want to turbo or SC, buy a different car.
by Kamikaze
Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: kayak carrier available for stock roof bars?
Replies: 6
Views: 3001

Re: (Kamikaze)

nothing close up of the rack, but here's a pic of the vibe with 2 kayaks on it.same photo attached.

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by Kamikaze
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: kayak carrier available for stock roof bars?
Replies: 6
Views: 3001

Re: (K-NINE)

just to update on this post on my purchase...I bought a set of Yakima Bow Downs, and they didn't fit the clamp that goes under the crossbar is to big.I also purchased a set of Thule Hulla port Pros (835 pro) they fit with a little modification, I flipped the bolts upside down and used some washers/n...
by Kamikaze
Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The most PERFECT day of the Century!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1868

Re: The most PERFECT day of the Century!!! (Ivibe)

as perfect as the day was,I scored an unbelieveable deal on a kayak, and got to take it out for a test ride, all this after scoring a great deal earlier this week on a kayak, so yeah, I'm the proud owner of 2 on 10/10/10
by Kamikaze
Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at?
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (star_deceiver)

between 32 and 35 psi. If you are seeing more wear on the center of the tire than the sides, then I would suggest a lower psi (32) if there is more wear on the outer edges than the center I would suggest a little higher psi (35-37).If they are wearing even then I would keep them around the 32-35 mark.
by Kamikaze
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: The Track
Topic: Last Nurburgring laps for my Vibe
Replies: 19
Views: 12288

Re: Last Nurburgring laps for my Vibe (scherry2)

very nice! loved watching the video
by Kamikaze
Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:04 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Some new rollers shot
Replies: 12
Views: 3146

Re: Some new rollers shot (areles)

Quote, originally posted by areles »Cool! Are the red portions a part of the rim or a part of the tire?Rim.
by Kamikaze
Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Anyone eles hate chrome?
Replies: 13
Views: 3521

Re: Anyone eles hate chrome? (lowincash)

I love chrome, can't wait till I get my new pipes. Some day I'll get some current pics, it doesn't look like this anymore...oh, yeah, this isn't the Harley forms is it... on the vibe, not a real big fan.
by Kamikaze
Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Will the stock 03-04 Vibe "sport" ground effects kit fit an '05?
Replies: 17
Views: 4345

Re: (waveresponder)

Quote, originally posted by waveresponder »did you remove your wheels on install like the instructions say?nope, but I did have it on a hoist to do the front end extentions, I would have been able to do them on the ground (jack stands) but since the hoist was available... why not...just take your ti...
by Kamikaze
Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Will the stock 03-04 Vibe "sport" ground effects kit fit an '05?
Replies: 17
Views: 4345

Re: (BlueCrush)

UH... Guess I'm a little late to the party....GM body kit fit perfect on my 06 even though it was for an 03-04.SUPER easy to install, if you have someone to help you. I did the side skirts and the front extentions by myself, had a friend help with the rear bumper.
by Kamikaze
Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Cant find Front Facia Extensions anywhere!! HELP
Replies: 11
Views: 2849

Re: Cant find Front Facia Extensions anywhere!! HELP (zedfree03)

Quote, originally posted by zedfree03 »Did he ever buy these from you?wow, sorry never got back to you, yep they were sold.
by Kamikaze
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I got hit on yesterday!
Replies: 15
Views: 3443

Re: (Meagan)

Quote, originally posted by Meagan »Some biker dude cut me off...sorry about that, didn't mean to cut you off...Just kidding...
by Kamikaze
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: This is what a hit and run looks like on a Vibe :(
Replies: 22
Views: 4896

Re: This is what a hit and run looks like on a Vibe :( (TONY TAT2)

damn dude that sux, sorry to hear that.
by Kamikaze
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Uknown button, 2005 Vibe; below A/C switch
Replies: 6
Views: 4112

Re: Uknown button, 2005 Vibe; below A/C switch (chukkerlukker)

it doesn't do anything, as for the cables, I don't believe anything goes to the location with the hard plastic "button"I know that the Matrix uses that spot for the Rear defrost button, and has a clock in place of where the air bag info is on the vibe.
by Kamikaze
Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: I feel vibration on my Steering Wheel after 90 km.
Replies: 12
Views: 5779

Re: I feel vibration on my Steering Wheel after 90 km. (Mynewvibe)

I've ran thru this problem completely with my vibe, a couple of wheel balances later, an alignment, and pulling the rotors and sanding down where the rotors make contact on the hub fixed my issue.I would start with the cheapest stuff... wheel balance and sanding the inside of the rotor and the hub.....
by Kamikaze
Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: 06 AWD turbo
Replies: 80
Views: 32527

Re: 06 AWD turbo (BlueCrush)

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Faultline has a Turbo FWD Base. Greenfire had a S/C AWD.The are a couple other S/C AWDer's on MO.Keith will be the first AWD Turbo.You beat me to it.
by Kamikaze
Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: MPG?
Replies: 25
Views: 6369

Re: MPG? (aussiemom)

I'm anywhere from 20-30mpgs one thing that could be the issue is your catalytic converter, some other guys could probably chime in about this one b/c mine was too new for the recall.
by Kamikaze
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 5561603

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Washed, vaccumed, and put air in the spare tire tonight.