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that's pretty cool. But WTH happened here? https://i.imgur.com/U4fsdya.jpg Also, because once the car is sold and the pics will likely disappear, I saved them all to an imgur folder for archiving. Click the image below of the CL listing to see the rest of the pics. https://i.imgur.com/pTbrk3S.png

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GregLatiak wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:21 am curious if the heavy factory tint on these windows is in the glass itself or a film applique on the inside surface.

The 2003-2008 Vibe/Matrix didn't come with OEM smoked glass. If they are dark, it's an aftermarket film that has been applied.

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Looks great. I've always preferred a stereo that looks completely stock, even after being upgraded. So good job getting everything to fit behind the OEM grilles. Question though, were the speaker magnets just too deep for the rear replacements? Asking because when I replaced my rear speakers in my '...

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I report quite a few of them too. I never pay much attention to whatever the default choice in the menu is, I just simply type "Spam account" into the box.

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Was watching the CBS Evening News and they were covering the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Saw this burned out carcass of a 1st gen Matrix.

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ColonelPanic wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:26 amNope, GT went away after 2006.

Was there any particular reason why? Considering the Matrix had an Xrs 2003-08, seems really odd they didn't produce the VGT through those same years.

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SSizler wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:52 pm Vibe GTs with the Yamaha head were produced from 2003-2006.
Just correcting a small discrepancy that tpollauf stated in the previous post.

Was there no 2ZZ Vibe's in 2007-2008?

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Wasn't sure where to put this. But, if you've ever seen the annual Alaskan 4th of July car launch, it's about as 'Merica as one can get. Anyways, was watching 1320's vid of this years event, and spotted what I'm fairly certain is a 1st gen Matrix. If you don't want to watch the full 22 minute video,...

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No sunroof but there's 12V to the map and dome lights. Do you know where the sunroof connector is located? Might save me from having to splice. Tbh, I'm not familiar with the 2009-201? models. I know in both of my 2003's and my 2008, the sunroof controls and the map lights were in the same module r...

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Do you have a sunroof? Even if you don't. the wiring for one might still be there. If so, you'll have a definite switched 12v source.

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Great article, except for one thing I didn't agree with... "What’s more, the Vibe was actually better than its Toyota Matrix counterpart." Now, I know it's pretty bold to say this on a Pontiac Vibe-based internet forum, but I've always thought the styling of the Matrix was a lot better tha...

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I dont see any, but I'm also ad-block plus on Firefox.

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Ironically, this showed up in my FB memories last night. The top pic is what my Nissan Hardbody truck looked like when I sold her back in 2004/5. I sold it to a friend in Phoenix who had switched out the wheels and did a couple of other things to her. The truck was sold again, and eventually ended u...

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That sure is a lot of crunchy bubblegum.

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Surprised nobody has snatched this up yet. Aren't these things pretty rare?

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Would this one work?

https://axxessinterfaces.com/product/AXABH-TY1??

You'll probably still have to run 4 sets of speaker wire from the dash to the OEM amp though so I still wouldn't consider it a "bypass harness".

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This lady was a real Pontiac Vibe enthusiast, for it to be mentioned in her obituary at https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/obituary-doran-gene-anderson-1927-2022/Content?oid=37355559 She was not a fan of Vermont winters, but she was able to get almost anywhere in her red Pontiac Vibe. RIP Doran Ge...

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Yup, it shares the same a-pillar from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe. If you're wanting to add some gauge pods, I would suggest picking up a spare a-pillar and do some research on the YT on how to fiberglass. It's actually pretty easy. I've done it a few times when I made component speaker pods for my ol...

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But who was Black Bob, and why did he get a road named after him? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source - https://www.olatheks.gov/visitors/historical-street-names Black Bob Road was named after the chief of a band of Shawnee Indians. Black ...

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https://i.imgur.com/FwhW2MA.png https://hutchpost.com/posts/c224f9c9-f5d9-467e-8de2-dcb3503bbb94 Kansas shooting suspect captured after chase, crash JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting on Wednesday that sent a man to the hospital have a suspect in custody. Just afte...

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Greyson wrote: ↑Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:46 am Hi,
I have a switch and It has to be lagination wiring. It has 6 wires. Now I don't understand where to put it. Can anyone tell me a simple solution.

Wth is lagination?

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salamander162 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:15 pm...the cruise control don't work...

Can you elaborate? Does the light on the dash illuminate when you power the cruise control on? If so, what does the light do when you try to set a speed?

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Damn, he hit rev limiter more times in a 12 minute video than I did over my entire ownership.

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tpollauf wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:02 am I feel your pain Still no avatar for me ... BUT at least my signature photo of my fleet still exists

Not sure what joatmon is doing right, but his avatar is the only one showing up in this thread.

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SlammedNiss wrote: ↑Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:01 am Where is the moderator???? Spammer ihjwernml579 is gonna surpass my post count at this rate.

....and what took me 20 years to accomplish (465 posts), this damn spammer has surpassed in less than 48 hours.

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Where is the moderator???? Spammer ihjwernml579 is gonna surpass my post count at this rate.

Why not add more moderators to combat this issue?

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Although I'm not 100% positive, probably any gas tank from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe should fit.

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There's zero chance a speaker is drawing power to kill your battery.

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Pretty much spot on what joatmon said. Its a feature so you can roll your windows up after you shut the car off. My Rav4 does the same thing. Once you open the door, power should be cut off.

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like joatmon mentioned, your only bet might be to scour your local salvage yards. Fishing line works awesome for getting emblems like that off. Edit: would these not work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/185115279476 https://www.ebay.com/itm/124654527630 https://www.ebay.com/itm/174799941946 https://www.eb...

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Don't know if this helps any, but figured I would post it anyways. All wires in the ignition harness are at the top of the list. Anything labeled "ignition" should be +12v while key is in "on" position and while cranking. Wires labeled "accessory" will only be +12v whil...

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Hmmm. Does mine show up? ------->

edit:doesn't look like it.

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what if I don't want to reply?

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Just filled my Rav4 up last week. Price was $3.49/g I think. Total was $46.28. I gotta say that although I do miss my Xrs, I'm glad I no longer have to fill a car up with higher octane premium gas.

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So, maybe it's because it's nearly 3am here, but I definitely didn't read that title as "Fun with titles". Read it as something completely different.

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I grew up using Fram as that's what my dad always used. I now use Mobile-1 synthetic oil/filters for a few years now.

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are you overlaying the original pieces or making complete new ones?

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https://www.republictimes.net/vehicle-vs-train-crash-west-of-maeystown/ article has a picture of the mangled Vibe but site doesn't allow copying picture or text You can usually click on "save page as" and get into the HTML and copy/paste everything from there. https://i.imgur.com/aAZ5Uxh....

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I signed up to get the free at home tests from USPS at https://www.covidtests.gov/ Hope I never need them Also, I've recently run into several places handing out free N95 masks. My library, Walmart, etc Glad the supply is adequate that they have enough to give away. I signed up for some and my pare...

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73737373 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:58 am Location? I need hood and driver side fender.

By "parting out", I'm pretty sure he meant pulling off aftermarket parts. I rather doubt he is going to take a running/driving car and start removing body panels off of it.

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Yes, the fog lights will turn off when you switch to high beams.

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I didn't get my 2nd shot until early Sept., so I can't get a booster until around March. I can tell it's already starting to wear off, as I had to call SiriusXM today and have them send a refresh signal to my radio. Hope I don't have many more issues as I'm considering a drive to PHX to see my dad f...

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Sure glad I took the time to post this and a mod/admin responded..... <eyeroll>

are mods even active here anymore??

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To test or not to test, THAT is the question!!

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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 Miles per hour, you're gonna see a serious test post.

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We will we will test you.

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Mandatory pics, price, and location (zip code). Needs to happen.

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Test-t's?

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It seems that every few days I have to re-login to the site. I check the "Remember me" box every time, but it still happens. Don't know if it's my browser causing it, or something else, but it's getting frustrating. Also, this seems to be the only site it's happening on. Edit: Gonna add th...

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some guy that hasn't been on for....an extremely long time. :lol: My suggestion was gonna be that if it's an original username then google it and see it it pops up on a different forum. I know if you do a google search of my username, a name I've been using for well over 20 years now, google will l...

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