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I didn't think anyone was serious about wanting to see pics of a 4x2 black extended cab pickup with the stock 16" wheels. I'll try to get some pictures uploaded.Bummer the SC didn't sell better with the base model Vibe.

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Hey guys (gals!),It's been a while since I visited this site. As you can see from this thread, I traded my Vibe GT in on a Silverado pickup. I still have the truck and like it, but I miss that 2ZZ engine with the AEM intake at 8200rpm. The darn truck shifts between 5200-5600 depending on what gear. ...

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Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»Got a name for the new venture? How about "Lawn Order" ?Very, very creative!!! I already have a DBA, but I might have to get another. Thanks for the recommendation!I'll have to get pictures up as soon as I can take some. Digital camera isn't charging t...

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I got a 2004 Silverado LT black with tan leather. All the interior goodies, 5.3L motor and the 4L60E automatic. It's a good truck, mileage is rated at 16 city, 19 highway, so that is quite a bit different than the Vibe GT. Luckily, the truck only takes regular unleaded versus premium, so that will h...

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I've been thinking of getting a pickup truck as it fits my needs and lifestyle better at this point in my life. So, I've been working on a deal for a new Silverado for the past few months, but hadn't really done much as the trade-in value on the Vibe apparently isn't too good.Well, on New Year's Eve...

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Get a CAI and some TRD springs. Those two mods are the best bang for the buck as far as power and handling go.

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I don't mean to be rude, but do you know how to drive a manual transmission car? If you've been slipping the hell out of the clutch for the last 11,000 miles, then your clutch could very well be toasted.

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Probably not worth messing with....maybe 5 horsepower at the flywheel and a loss of backpressure and torque..

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If you know how to drive a clutch and not burn it up by slipping the hell out of it, you shouldn't have any problems.

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Hopefully not too much iron shows up in my motors as both of them are all aluminum.

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The majority of that link was discussing trisynthetic, now supersyn is out and from what I've heard and read, it's a superior oil. We're splitting hairs here though. Keep fresh oil of almost any variety in a modern motor and it's going to last longer than you'll probably want to keep the car anyway,...

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Thanks for the link, goodvibe.I am a big fan of M1 and have run it in my C5, which I roadrace frequently and it's factory fill anyway and required for warranty coverage. I could use another synthetic, but M1 has worked for me. I have also exceeded 300F in oil temperature roadracing. I don't think AN...

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I bounce off the rev limiter all the time. Sometimes to (removed) somene off on the road that is annoying me, I'll come up on the window and bounce off the rev limiter for 5 seconds or so. With the CAI, it's pretty loud. These motors are a lot tougher than you guys think. The tranny is the weak link...

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I second EVERYTHING Nervous Dog said.

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I don't like 1st gear lift because it falls out of lift in 2nd gear for a bit. 2nd through 5th gear lift is awesome, gives you plenty of time to hear that 2ZZ singing through the AEM CAI. About geographic location, I hit it whenever there is wide open spaces to roam.

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Quote, originally posted by 6th Gear Â»I had my GT up to 125 and it wanted to keep going..... I've seen 130mph indicated before I shut down on my GT. With the TRD springs and Z rated Dunlop 9000 tires on 17 inch wheels, it was actually very stable.

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Quote, originally posted by blk182@n7 Â»I have the Flowmaster 60 delta flow and it is the perfect match with the Vibe GT. How is the noise volume? Is there any resonance at cruising speeds?

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The TRD springs are rebadged Eibach Pro-Kits, I believe. They lower the car about 1.25 inches, which isn't much at all. There is still plenty of gap between the fender and the tires, just not as much. It looks a bit more sporty and less like an SUV, which I found to be a plus.Good luck, let us know ...

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Craig,I'm not kidding, I have a C5 Vette, in addition to the Vibe, that I run over 100mph frequently and I've seen 175mph late one night. The high speed stability on the Vette is incredible.So, I get my Vibe and I'm thinking it's a smooth ride, but gets knocked around a bit with crosswind on the hig...

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I've never considered the Vibe steady and smooth. It's always been a bit firm. When I added the TRD springs, I noticed a bit firmer ride, but the MAJOR benefit is the MUCH better high-speed stability. Darn car cruises at 90-100mph and feels rock solid.

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johnsoax,You drive WAY too easy! I've gotten over 32mpg on the highway driving 70-85mph, but my average tank, I get around 25mpg with mixed city/highway driving, but I rev the sucker, normally, to 3000-4000rpm each shift.

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I picked the Vibe over the Matrix because I prefer the styling of the Vibe and I have a GM credit card, so I got a $1000 redemption from that, plus the $2k GM discount, plus invoice pricing, plus a good interest rate. Got over $4,500 off sticker, plus a great interest rate. I don't think you can pul...

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Enjoy your Evo, it's a beast!!

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Madbill,I'm late to the party. Good work! I bought my STB off Ebay for like $40 shipped and it was fun to put on and look at whenever the hood is up. With the shock towers being so close to the firewall, I knew the structural enhancement would be minimal at best. Thanks for proving that the STB on t...

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Has anyone installed this system? Impressions?

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Guys/Gals,Just to give a little insight into Enterprise. They actually purchase their cars, rent them for a period of time and then resell them. My roommate works at Enterprise and they actually try to take care of their vehicles as the manager's bonuses and whatnot are tied into many things includi...

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Good point, Madbill. I don't think anythings wrong with the clutch/tranmission, it's just kind of annoying that it's so hard to drive smoothly, I feel incompetent sometimes.

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It seems lately that I'm having a harder time shifting smoothly than I did in the past. I have about 12.5k miles on mine now too. When I try to do a smooth engagement there is a very, very minor lurch or something. It may just be the driveline loosening up a very, very little bit. It's not anything ...

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Well, I wouldn't say my car makes weird noises, I meant that when I don't shift very smoothly it engages with a bit of a clunk. It's a normal sound, just reminding me that I didn't shift as smoothly as I could have. This car IS hard to drive smoothly, but when you do, it is a rewarding powertrain, a...

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This car with it's weight, powerband, and clutch setup is hard to drive smoothly without it making weird sounds or feeling 'weak.' I consider myself a very good shifter, heck my Corvette has 35,000 HARD miles on it and the clutch is perfect. I know how to abuse a clutch, as such, I know what NOT to ...

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quote:(Nova would be happy)I've decided to resurrect the old link to ask the question of 6-speed drivers: at what RPM's to you shift - and I'm talking normal driving. Usually, I shift at around 3000/3500 RPM and end up going into 6th gear at about 60 MPH. Anybody do something different?Sounds about ...

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quote:Probably not. Every 2zz that went into a Vibe GT has an updated lift bolt. We'll see in a few years but I haven't heard of any late 02 or 03 celica/vibe/matrix problems. Pretty soon you'll be able to add the Lotus Elise to that company. When it finally gets to the U.S. next spring, it will hav...

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Been trying to figure out whether I should be worried about the lift bolt problem on my '03 Vibe GT?

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Very nice numbers! The 2ZZ motor really puts up some healthy horsepower numbers, especially considering it's flywheel horsepower rating!!

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quote:The one thing that the car magazines fault the Kia minivan with is being too heavy. Now I know why. I've looked at them (when I was shopping for cars, I considered the Kia Spectra). They are very reasonably priced - fully loaded with leather, for about $25K.Agreed. The Kia minivan is a tough m...

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quote:I priced one out how I would like it built and it was just over $98,000. If I had it, it would be a nice addition in the garage. That's the understatement of the week.

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That car BONE STOCK has run low 12's at over 116mph in the 1/4 mile. It's the real deal.

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Murano is nice, and that 3.5L V6 should be as fast or faster than a base supercharged Vibe. A lot more torque too. That said, you don't want a Nissan spaceship, do you?

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quote:Taking Vibe GT to 1/4 mile drag strip tonight!! (QUIKAG)So what were the times? This was a week and a half ago.Sorry guys/gals, I forgot I made this post in the forum.I made a few passes, the track was HORRIBLE and the weather was very humid and near 100 degrees. Also, I think my 17 inch wheel...

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quote:It's the entire exhaust system, including headers. Let me know what you think. http://www.jpperformancellc.com/ One thing that I've heard and read is that reduced backpressure with superchargers can actually inhibit performance. I have a friend with a supercharged C5 and he hasn't gotten an ex...

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I wouldn't hold your breath for a 15-20whp gain with the exhaust. Leaning out the mixture should help with power. Make sure you're safe though!

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quote:I think that's one of the biggest advantages of your setup now and one of the reasons I like sticks. You can keep it in gear and still pull ahead. I bet you like it more every day. Are you getting that dyno?Yes, it was done today. Here are the results:Before SC but with TRD CAI, and exhaust:Ma...

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With a base Vibe and automatic transmission with extra weight and a moderate incline, you are going to notice the lack of torque the 1.8L motor produces. It's just basic physics. Under normal operating conditions, the motor has enough power, but in more 'extreme' situations, you'll see that your mot...

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When my Vibe got a little bit of hail damage, the insurance adjuster wrote on the quote sheet that it was an Aztek. I told him it was a Vibe and he said that they looked similar. I about choked his (removed) right there...

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quote:QUIKAG, what are your thoughts on these "extra" ground wires? I don't see how they really work but many claim they do produce small mounts of HP.I don't think it hurts anything, but I don't think it helps much either. Let's just say I won't be putting them on my car. Funny, how the g...

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quote:What did your dealer say about extended oil changes (as it relates to the warranty)?I change my own oil. Anyway, it's within the manufacturer's recommended 7500 mile oil change under normal driving conditions. I do mostly highway driving, so I don't think my car would fall under the 'severe' o...

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quote:QUIKAG, he means the hyper ground wires, not the spark plug wires.My bad!

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Not to say this isn't a good mod, but I would be careful. I learned the hard way that factory plugs and wires are pretty darn good. I put some aftermarket plugs and wires on a previous car and ended up having problems down the road. Good luck!

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Well, I'm quickly coming up on 7,000 miles since my last oil change. I put Mobil 1 full synthetic in the car on the 2rd oil change. I first changed oil at about 1500 miles with regular Castrol oil. Then at about 4,300 miles, I put Mobil 1 synthetic. Now, I have around 11,300 miles.Guess what? I have...

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quote: I would have also asked for them for a partial refund on your install to cover your time and trouble of diagnosing your problem.Don't take this in the wrong way, but what are u smokin? It's worth a shot. I don't know about you, but I consider my time worth some money and if I had to go to the...

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