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Super clean!

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Ha! Going before getting in the car saves on gas in at least two ways.1. Less weight2. A person might drive slower, as the bladder or GI tract isn't controlling the gas pedal!

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I've been wanting to do this since I debadged the Vibe. Looks great, get some on car pics up ASAP!Anyone have any idea where you could get this trim piece? I'd like to do this mod myself, but I don't want to mess up the one on the car now.

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Take those badges off! At least the ones on the side of the car, how many times does "Vibe" need to appear on the car?! My wife drives the Vibe, and since it has been debadged she gets asked at work "what kind of car is that? I was looking all over and it doesn't say anywhere!!"....

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Indeed they do. Gotta get some dark tint!

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The install was pretty easy. It took me an evening to do, this was the first HU I have ever installed. There was no real set up involved afterwards, and the XM stuff provided, which was the mini-tuner kit, was the easiest part to hook up. You have to use the "home dock" in the car, I have ...

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Thanks for the info, harryiii. I wonder why they are not listed as fitting the Vibe as well? Could be as simple as a marketing thing, perhaps never fitted on a Vibe in their development of the springs?

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Sweet. Can't wait to see the results.

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Anyone with any experience with the H&R springs? I did a search, and couldn't find any threads referencing them. There are quiet a few sets on Ebay, listed for the Matrix, and was curious about their reputation.

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Update for anyone interested in the outcome. Waiting on a full refund of the brakes and the cost of return shipping, hopefully that will happen early next week. Finally got new discs for the front - no more vibration!

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Hmm. It doesn't seem to be a bad deal, but think I'll just hold out and just get the Eibach pro kit.

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Anyone know anything about the springs in this auction? I wonder if the shocks are real Tokico or knockoffs of some kind:http://cgi.ebay.com/TOKICO-Sho...wItem

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The close ups really show off the wheels. I really liked them before the powder coating, but the new treatment is different and eye catching.

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It's fairly easy, once you get used to it. Like I said, there aren't a slurry of options, so I pretty much just use the source button, volume, and the 1-6 program buttons.I understand the concern with "sticky fingers". I'm trying to figure out a way to remove the Clarion logo, as well as s...

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From the prices you quoted, I wouldn't touch that setup. I got the Clarion DUZ385SAT from Crutchfield, and it came with all of the XM stuff to make it work. For the price, I don't think it can be beaten.http://www.crutchfield.com/App...=5684

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I'll try to post some more up tomorrow. Adjustments are limited when it comes to equalization, but I'm not a big sound guy anyway. If you have any questions about the unit, I'd be glad to let you know what I know.

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I don't remember if it had a brand name, it is whatever Crutchfield sent. The instructions were not very clear, as you need to cut off certain parts of the plastic mount to fit your specific application. The sheet referenced incorrect diagram #'s and the English skills of the person who wrote it wer...

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Oh don't worry, I'd test it on something else first. Looking at the Clarion text, I think it'd be best just to have a sticker w/ a black background and white Pontiac text.

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Thanks for the comment! Yeah, I had looked at some that were more expensive. In the end, I decided I didn't absolutely need (only really wanted) Nav, screen, dvd, etc.

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Hey guys, I picked up this Clarion last week from Crutchfield for $199! So far I really like it, with the only downside being that it doesn't work with my fourth gen Ipod : (. Crutchfield provided a free XM Mini Tuner, dock, and antenna. Sorry for the low quality pics, I'll get some more up in dayti...

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I thought I was going to have to do just that, I had a real battle getting that plastic piece back in. There are slots on each side that it must fit in, and I ended up getting two slight cracks in it.

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Really dredging this one up, but thanks for the how to and pics!

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Go to a few different shops and get quotes. Costs vary GREATLY it seems. If they are charging you almost 600 w/o the cost of parts, they must be buying you dinner right?

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They are cheap enough too, so I wouldn't sweat it. Tirerack seems to indicate they only have 1 blue and 1 red left, and they aren't sold in pairs. Probably another vendor out there though, but I bet Tirerack won't get more of those.

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I'd just have the springs installed and ask the place that puts them on if you need a camber kit. If you do, a week or so of riding around without the kit won't affect your tires that much. You should wait at least a week so the car will settle. A friend of mine had some s-tech springs put on his Sc...

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I've wondered this as well about that kit on Tire Rack. Since the Teins dump the car a good bit lower than the Eibachs that Tire Rack carries, it def raises question about that.

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True, but those are performance rotors and these are just stock style replacements. Their price on these (compared to other sites selling similar replacement style) is competitive with other sites I looked around on, and the price is within six bucks of the Aimco brand front discs listed just a coup...

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Thanks for the back up breezd. I'll keep everyone posted on the outcome of this!

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Yeah, when I do get springs that will be the place I will order from I do believe. Good selection of stuff for sure.

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Yeah, they do. I had looked at some other brands on there and some specify either way rear or front. The details on the Brembo, saying it fits base Vibe, led me to get those. Seemed like a good price and a known name.Hopefully these guys will be good about it, and all will be fine.

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Well, just 3 days short of a month so I should be good in that regard. Looks like they are going to be hard to deal with, they claim that they sent what was ordered, rear brakes. Here is a link to the brakes I purchased. It's misleading, IMO.http://www.autopartswarehouse.....htmlAnd thanks a ton for...

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Hey guys,I ordered some Brembo replacement discs last month from an online vendor and actually only went to have them put on yesterday. Turns out they are rear discs, and not the fronts like I assumed I had ordered.The site says these fit Vibe base and Vibe GT. I am correct in saying that the base V...

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edit *Why am I getting duplicated posts, that are posted days apart??? *

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Headlights look great! This is a mod I'd like to do, as I have done it previously for my new beetle and really liked the results. Good job!

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Hey thanks CoolAKid! Yeah, we were looking for a car that could hold two bikes in the back and other gear. When I found out the Vibes had the plastic flooring and the tie down slots, I was sold. We drove to Hilton Head SC from Kentucky just a week after we got the car, and loved it. Ever find yourse...

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Actually, I'm borrowing that car while my 2000 Beetle is down. As for any mods, just some wheels, tint, aftermarket HU, and some lowering springs. We moved the roof rack over from the Focus we got rid of. The rack looks way better on the Vibe than it did that car, for sure.

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Here are some photos of our 2006 vibe. Lots of stuff we'd like to do to it, but for now we are just enjoying it as is. I'm a bit lazy to resize these for now, but feel free to check out the pics on my Flickr account!http://www.flickr.com/photos/a...30501/

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Mine doesn't go away with the recirc, but if I turn the fan speed up to 4 and let it run for a bit and turn it back down - the sound subsides for several seconds until it comes back. A/C is starting to make a gasping air sizzle sound, so I'm beginning to think the Vibe and I are going to have a tuss...

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I'm not sure what it is. This pic was taken by the dealer before it was moved to the lot we bought it at.Thanks for the welcome, all!

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I'm not sure what it is. This pic was taken by the dealer before it was moved to the lot we bought it at.Thanks for the welcome, all!

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I have been a lurker for maybe a month or so, delving into as much info as possible before taking the plunge on our 2006 Vibe. So far so good!As you see this is my second post, my first was in the problems and issues forum. I thought I would mosey over here to introduce myself as a new member, and p...

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I've done a search, and think it could be the recirculate motor issue that other owner have had, however the sound is different for me:When the vent is on, does not matter if a/c or recirculate is on or off, I hear a clicking sound that is very similar to a cd or dvd player making a ticking sound tr...

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Odd sound from dash area