Screw a trailer. If you are solo (or with a dog) like me, you can totally get away with living in your vibe. I've been doing it for two months now and plan on it until October. Think I'm joking? Check out my blog of my trip: http://masonsgreatadventure.blogspot.com

Hey yall!Trip is going great! I'm now hang glider pilot I have fixed the videos here they are:Inside Vibe Tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yi4h0YINmQRoof Box Tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MKZNpYNadQ1st Roof Rack Repair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAeh9nmJ5Pw2nd roof rach repair http://...

Hey folks, I'm on my trip already. In DC now, going to Shenondoah in the AM for a few days, then continuing south.My blog is active. I'm updating it every few days.Here is the addess: masonsgreatadventure.blogspot.comBTW, my 03 is holding up great so far with the huge load I'm carrying. There are vi...

Hey everyone! I have a full roofbox and bike and I started my cross countyr trip. Check out the video of the roof rack solution I got on my blog. I hope it inspires some of you.http://masonsgreatadventure.bl....htmlAlso, I'm traveling south down the east coast right now and am looking for places to ...

So there you have it... Another reason not to delay in doing this very simple car project (the older the vibe the better, I'm driving a 2003 so it was a nobrainer for me). You will eventually have it done, its just a matter of if you are going to have an oily mess to clean up or not. Don't delay... ...

GMJAP- Thanks for the advice. I can use as many free car services as possible... Oil changes with a good local meal would be great.  Ex. I've got a place that I go to Mo' Gridders in the Bronx that will give you an oil change and a pulled pork sandwich while you wait. Here is an excellent review of...

So as I have mentioned in previous posts, I'm getting really close to leaving on my 7 month cross country adventure (I got delayed because of a death in the family but now its all engines Go!)That being said, I need to hear from my gen vibe peeps about all the free things of value that I should be g...

Hey,I'm glad to see that this thread has peak some discussion in this rather ignored area of our cars.Whelam - The link you posted above is a coprrect replacement oiption, but the amazon link I posted above was 44 for the pair, whereas Parts Geeks (your link) wants 40 each.

How would you rebuild them? That sounds like quite a project. I threw my old ones out as soon as the new ones were on.Also, what type of lubricant should/could be used on the shaft portion of the strut?

Again, I would reccomend anyone with an older Vibe to consider this if they want their hatch door to lift up reliably to its maximum height. I would say this would even be more important if you are used to having a trunk lid covered in heavy snow/ice.---Here is the link for the 2003 pair.http://www....

So I just want to report in and let folks know that replacing the struts that hold open the hatch door is super easy. If you can change a headlight bulb you can do the hatch struts very easily.I went to pep-boys and they wanted $56 each and it was a special order that I'd have to go back and pick up...

Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt »The best thing you can do is to just be aware that there is a potential problem with your vibe. Where you go from there is all you, but not "worrying about it" might be a bit ill advised. I'm not trying to say that driving the vibe is a complete...

Joat - There is no current draw info on the package... It is a rinky-dink prodect so, i assume it is quite low. Your suggestion about going to the dome light sound pretty good and much esier than going all the way to the fuse box (LOL) as the package suggests. The light has a simple off and on switc...

HAs anyone else gotten around to doing this? How much work is it to get to the pre-paint stages (I'd have a pro paint it)?I think covering it with body color adhesive wrap migh be easier, cheaper and achier the same visual affect, while not being permanant or as strong of a finish.Anyone have some t...

I accidnetly came across this while looking for info on my tailgate light project: Hey, i need some help if you know anythig about this topic: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=40120ANd wanted to just say, BUMP! As in that tailgate, LOL

Basically, I got one of these:WOLO FL-95: http://www.wolo-mfg.com/fl-95.jpg...to mount (I wish I had a pic) on the indoor side of the tailgate door of a 2003 Base Vibe.Why? So I can stand under my tailgate and see the ground and use the rear as a shelf, to go through bags, change my pants, whatever ...

You 2009 guys are going to be lucky if this Matrix option works out for you and allows you to avoid the thule / yakima rack-et. They are way too expensive fo what they are and it can be a real hassle to configure a whole set up even with the help of thier cute online fit-guide. My fiasco for my 2003...

I will try to add some rubber feet under the mounts (I have a bike shop in my building and their garbage is always filled with useful little things like popped inner tubes).Here are two pictures of where the bike rack attaches to the roof rack crossbars. (Click to enlarge)BTW, i have found both squa...

Hey, if you have to work the 31st too, I'd love to hear about GA... I'm planning a trip through GA: masonsgreatadventure.blogspot.com

I live in NYC and rarely need to really worry about how bright my lights are... However, I'm going to be taking a cross country trip soon which will take many months (I'm camping the way to Cali and back). That said, since I want bright but 100% reliability (~3000hrs), whats my best option?I dont wa...

Ok, so the overall package you suggest is two of these "towers" in front, (http://www.thule.com/en/US/Pro....aspx) with a cross bar connecting them, and two of these Thule 450 Crossroad on the factory rails, with a crossbar connecting it. (http://www.thule.com/en/US/Pro....aspx)Then attach...

Raffe - I'm glad you replied because I know you are one of the more knowledgeable folks about racks on the board (I did do my searching before I posted)...When you say " bar over the front doors" what brand and using what attachments equipment do you exactly mean? Cross bars or the cargo i...

Hi everyone,I'm a 2003 vibe owner with the factory roof rack and am planning a cross country trip to take place from February to November of 2010. I'm going to be doing a lot of car camping, backpacking and in-car sleeping. This has made me decide on getting my roof rack set up to handle a bike and ...

Patience my son...They are downloading from my camera right now...And you mean you don't want to hear the horn?!? Thats the best part The 3rd Brake light is here: http://www.signaldynamics.com/...g.aspIt was easy to install and in hindsight I could have put a switch in to allow me to toggle both set...

UptownVibe2003 Base, Silver Monotone16" Factory Rims, Bridgestone Turanza EL400'sGM Factory Exhaust Tip20% tint in all rears, 35% front sidesBackOff WigWag Strobe 3rd Brake Light CircuitA) Wolo Bad Boy + Stebel Compact Truck Horn B) Factory Horn - if you can call it that (Switched from dash)Gra...

This hasn't been posted to in a long time…And the last question above really makes me weary about undertaking it, although I'm sure the steps are simple and I'm not afraid of a relay at this point in my modding.A few questions:Does this work and is proven out over time?Which of all these steps des...