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by giomshadow
Fri Apr 18, 2003 12:48 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hood bent
Replies: 0
Views: 519

Hood bent

Having my hood replaced by the dealer due to a bend where the support strut hold the hood up...there are two welds there...could it be a defect?
by giomshadow
Fri Apr 11, 2003 1:02 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: 16x7 Mille Miglia MM11-2 Silver
Replies: 0
Views: 483

16x7 Mille Miglia MM11-2 Silver

tirerack.com has a good price on these wheels...recommend their service...
by giomshadow
Fri Apr 11, 2003 12:49 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hood deformation
Replies: 1
Views: 749

Hood deformation

after taking the car to the dealer for an oil change noticed the left side of the hood was deformed...not flush with the boy when closed...took it back and the dealer checked with technician who serviced vehicle... the bend in the hood in right above where the hood strut (brace)...on a weld spot...a...
by giomshadow
Tue Feb 18, 2003 11:01 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Snow on roof
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Re: Snow on roof (silverawd26)

thanks all...I took delivery of my Vibe in December in a snow storm...so I also have not opened the sunroof for fear of not being able to close it...
by giomshadow
Tue Feb 18, 2003 1:53 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Snow on roof
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Snow on roof

Anyone know the roof weight rating with sunroof...with all the snow we've had...try to get it off as quickly as possible...but found the car covered with 15" of the white stuff this morning...thanks
by giomshadow
Fri Feb 07, 2003 5:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Who's the youngest and oldest Vibe driver or driveress
Replies: 37
Views: 6368

Re: Who's the youngest and oldest Vibe driver or driveress (JustinVGT)

I'm soon to be 52....let's see how many push-ups you can do...
by giomshadow
Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:20 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: original tires in snow, whats your experience
Replies: 19
Views: 3559

Re: original tires in snow, whats your experience (Pugs)

The contis weren't too great in the heavy snow we've had...including the first day I picked up the vibe...so I did some research...not a great variet of snows available at local dealers...I bought 16" semperit sports grips...(semerit is owned by continental)...handling is good with no noise...s...
by giomshadow
Mon Jan 13, 2003 4:07 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: semperit winter tires
Replies: 0
Views: 420

semperit winter tires

just put on 16" semperit sports grips ...semperit is a division of continental...the all seasons weren't cutting it in heavy snow...any feeback on this or other tires...had only a few choices so late in the season...dunlop graspics...goodyear magnagrips...thanks
by giomshadow
Mon Dec 30, 2002 2:00 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loose gas fill
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Re: loose gas fill (NSimkins)

thanks...was wondering if a bolt was loose...
by giomshadow
Sun Dec 29, 2002 11:18 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: loose gas fill
Replies: 2
Views: 633

loose gas fill

does anyone experience a loose gas fill...I find when getting gas (which is pleasantly infrequent!) that the gas spout wiggles...had not experienced this with other cars...thanks
by giomshadow
Mon Dec 23, 2002 6:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Merry Christmas One and All!
Replies: 3
Views: 795

Re: Merry Christmas One and All! (Shadow Realm)

Happy Christmas to one and all!
by giomshadow
Fri Dec 20, 2002 4:17 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: window cranks
Replies: 9
Views: 1603

Re: window cranks (Flip-Side)

...as I mentioned...I have moved up from a soft-top wrangler...even with a sun roof...which I wanted so as not to have to use air-conditioning...which can aggravate an upper respiratory condition...
by giomshadow
Fri Dec 20, 2002 4:10 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: window cranks
Replies: 9
Views: 1603

Re: window cranks (NovaResource)

by the way...I would have considered a AWD but can't understand why anyone would buy a vibe with a auto....see what I mean...
by giomshadow
Fri Dec 20, 2002 4:08 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: window cranks
Replies: 9
Views: 1603

Re: window cranks (NovaResource)

...no....no...it's not that they don't work...I never said that...I said they were a little light...as in materials...that's all...someone had mentioned the emergency brake in that way...and as I said...I think it's fine......didn't want to creat controversy...I had posted my original note in genera...
by giomshadow
Thu Dec 19, 2002 5:57 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: window cranks
Replies: 9
Views: 1603

Re: window cranks (NovaResource)

thanks guys...it may sound weird but I like to keep things simple...I've heard too many stories about electrical systems... windows that don't open...I've been driving a wrangler...soft top...pretty simple machine......I picked options that were mostly practical and safety...using a key to open the ...
by giomshadow
Wed Dec 18, 2002 1:29 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: window cranks
Replies: 9
Views: 1603

window cranks

...the vibe's a dream...even in a blizzard...but...the window cranks are a bit light...someone a while back mentioned the visors and the emergency brake...which seem ok to me...but the cranks almost feel like they would break when cranking quickly...
by giomshadow
Mon Dec 09, 2002 3:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: First impressions of snow and the Vibe.
Replies: 4
Views: 1097

Re: First impressions of snow and the Vibe. (MFFenton)

took delivery in a blizzard and it drove well...how do the wipers work...kept moving slowly up hills......hmmm...how do I set up presets on the radio...and down....and had to dig it out the next morning...nice nail biting day...
by giomshadow
Mon Dec 09, 2002 1:06 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another new Vibe!
Replies: 16
Views: 2848

Re: Another new Vibe! (lombard)

...gotta like the shadow...
by giomshadow
Thu Dec 05, 2002 10:35 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My Vibe Shadow has arrived!
Replies: 4
Views: 782

Re: My Vibe Shadow has arrived! (slbpsi63)

ok...here's giom's shadow...color....base...moon & tunes, anti-lock...side bags...cargo cover.. cargo bins...and back pack including first aid......picked it up yesterday and drove it in a blizzard for the rest of the day...
by giomshadow
Wed Dec 04, 2002 7:18 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Dealer decal
Replies: 27
Views: 5644

Re: Dealer decal (Sub-Vibe-R)

I usually don't have decals put on...but this time it was ok...it is a taseful small graphic decal...it simply says "hudson" with a sailboat...I sail regularly on the hudson...so it fits...maybe that's why I like the dealer...hudson pontiac in dutchess county, ny
by giomshadow
Wed Dec 04, 2002 7:13 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My Vibe Shadow has arrived!
Replies: 4
Views: 782

My Vibe Shadow has arrived!

Just like the dealer predicted...ordered last week in october...arrived on dec 2...will pick it up tomorrow...nice to be a part of this group...blessings to all...giom
by giomshadow
Wed Nov 13, 2002 12:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Birth of a baby vibe
Replies: 4
Views: 1057

Re: Birth of a baby vibe (mark and jaclyn)

well...my dealer felt our vibe should be in at the end of november...have they ramped up production?
by giomshadow
Mon Nov 11, 2002 12:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Birth of a baby vibe
Replies: 4
Views: 1057

Birth of a baby vibe

Just was called by my dealer...our vibe is being born sometime this week...sniff...sniff....