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Anyone have any advice on using the Thule Hull-a-Port kayak carrier on OEM rails and crossbars? Are the crossbars strong enough?

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Check out this topic for all the answers:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=785

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Ah, interesting, thanks for the extra research.All i know is that the regular db651 speakers did not fit in the door without some kind of modification. LarryKingShoes is right, it didn't fit in back when mounted on the door, and the speaker stuck out too much in front when using the previous mount. ...

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My db651 (non slim) did not fit, and according to their specs they are 1 5/8" top mount.http://www.polkaudio.com/carau...db651/I mounted mine to the plastic on the inside of the door. Another option I've read is to stack a few of the speaker mount rings until you get the clearance to open the w...

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I haven't seen any listed on Ebay in a long time. I remember seeing them there and they looked really nice. Anyone have a source for custom hard cargo covers?

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When I did it I grounded the head unit and the scoche all together with the ground lead from the harness. I figured that would be the safest way to go. What HU do you have, by the way? Is it particularly powerful? I put in a 50 W/chan Pioneer premier and actually I didn't need to use the scoche much...

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I remember a while ago someone on ebay was selling hard cargo covers for the Vibe. I couldn't find them right now. Anyone have a lead on them? Experience with them? Thanks for any help!

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Did you have sound out of all speakers when you first installed it? If you have sound out of your other speakers it could just be a loose wire, perhaps.

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bonesmurones, the factory wiring goes through the amp, so I don't think you would get significantly better sound if you ran a new pre-amp out and it would be more difficult. In particular, since you are using the stock speakers, I am guessing that it won't make a difference.Do give some thought to u...

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So, what would have BestBuy done in this situation? Crutchfield says these speakers "fit" in the front and back. I certainly made them fit, but what would the pros do here?How did others of you fit your speakers in the front doors? I didn't see a way that any speaker that stuck up at all w...

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Newegg.com has the Polk db651 on sale for $50 right now, in case you are interested. I didn't use the speaker adapter from Crutchfield with mine, I used the one that came with the Polks. I did need the +/- wire adapter, however.

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I tried it by locking, waiting a bit, then unlocking from the inside and opening the door from the outside and still no alarm. That blinking LED on the old headunit must have been a decoy. Huh.

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I think that L5K is right, the LED on the headunit is just a decoy. I don't have the light to the left of the steering wheel, so I assume I don't actually have the security system.

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Thanks, cptnsolo77, I am glad this is useful to you, I learned a lot here and wanted to pay back the favor.Are you looking at the "db651" or the "db651s" speakers? The latter is a slim version. I don't know how much that would gain you, or if you would still have to do the hackin...

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Installing a Pioneer Premier receiver and Polk Audio speakers into a 2004 Vibe 6 speaker Moon & Tunes system. OK, I got all the speakers and the headunit installed. It was not as smooth as I hoped it would be, but they are in. Speakers -- Polk Audio db651 The rear speakers went in like expected,...

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When I installed the new speakers and tore out the old, the stock tweeters on the top of the door are still active. You all with the 6-speaker setup who have upgraded, do you disable the tweeter?I installed one of the two front speakers and it didn't fit under the door panel using the stock speaker ...

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I got 4 Polk Audio db651 speakers and installed 3 of them tonight. The ones in back went in fairly smoothly, thanks to the great help here. I drilled out the grill, as I mentioned above.I got to one of the front ones and followed the instructions, but when I re-assembled, I couldn't get the door pan...

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Thanks for this tutorial, it is VERY helpful!I have a question, I noticed that the rear door speaker panel in the door is really only perforated in a 5.5" circle, and there are "fake" perforations out to 6.5", but they don't go through the plastic. I am putting in 6.5" speak...

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I have the stock security system, or at least I think I do because I have the flashing light on the headunit of my CD player. Does that sound right?I looked at the manual and it said to test it by rolling down the windows, lock the doors, wait until the LED is flashing, then open it from the inside....

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What are the specs of the factory amp? I hear it is 200W. Is that peak? Is that total or per channel? I assume it is total, is that correct? Anyone know manufacturer?If it is only 200W peak total, that is the same as the headunit I am installing -- 200W peak total (50W peak x 4 channels). Please cor...

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Thank you all for this discussion, it is really helping me understand the situation! I really appreciate your help!I am not sure exactly how these line output converters work (Scosche SLC4), but I think they are more of an attenuator than an amplifier, so they might have misused the word "gain&...

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Thanks again, BlueCrush.With all of the gains at the max, wouldn't that be the same as not having the Scosche inline?

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Thanks BlueCrush!So, how does one set the gains to the right levels on the SLC4? Is there a trick for getting them to the right place before you tuck everything into the dash?

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Yes, thanks for replying in a couple places. I also took your advice and read the install guides by BlueCrusn and KeithVibe. They both used the Scosche OEM-2, but Crutchfield didn't put that into my order. I am confused by that and don't want to have a bad install or have to re-do it. Great to know ...

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I ordered a headunit and speakers from Crutchfield. They are sending the harness, dash adapter, and an antenna adapter. They aren't sending the Scosche SLC4. They said I wouldn't need anything else. I have the Moon & Tunes (6 speakers, amp under the passenger seat, no sub). Do I need the Scosche...

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Thanks!You're right, I don't want to use the stock high-mounted tweeter, but I don't know how it is wired. If it is wired via a crossover somewhere upstream, I could see that for the front doors the high-range would be sent to the tweeter and mid/low to the main speaker. Is there a crossover built i...

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If I replace the headunit, will the alarm system still work?

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I just realized that I have the Moon & Tunes option (I bought my 2004 Vibe used). I see the small tweeters in the doors and the amp under the passenger seat. I guess that is a good thing, right?I have a few questions... 1- Any special wiring for the amp? I ordered from Crutchfield and got their ...

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I am looking to add a Pioneer Premier DEH-P310UB receiver and Polk Audio db651 speakers to 2004 Vibe. Is there anything I need to know? Any advice from you all?A few questions:What do I do with the high-mounted tweeters in the door? Will they still be used?Any tricks to mounting this equipment?Is th...

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One can buy fork mounts at Amazon or Performance bike for $10-$20 a piece. I have a couple on the way to make a rack like Neouka designed. Thanks!

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I am looking for trailer hitch recommendations for my 2004 Vibe. I have seen options from U-Haul, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, and others. Any recommendations? Any of these options not fit well on a 1st generation vibe? Any other advice?I am not planning to use this for towing, but for attaching a bike ...

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NetRyderz or any other Vibe owners, did you get the Thule 515 (Prologue Pack)? How does it work? Any comments? Pictures to share?

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Digger, do it, you'll be happy down the road!!!

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Thanks psiu. I think I basically did the same thing. I even broke off a screw remover in the old license plate bolt, ugh. Eventually I just drilled the whole mess out. That stripped the threads too. I took off the small plastic cover, not the whole thing and was able to put a lock washer and nut on ...

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I was trying to replace my license plate bolts with stainless ones and one of the bolts in the rear broke off. Any advice on how to get it out? There is not much to grab from the outside. How do I take apart the rear hatch, or remove the plastic to see if I can reach it from the inside? Help would b...

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Thule Hull-a-Port kayak carrier on OEM rails and crossbars

Re: how to replace door speakers, once the door panels are off? (macantley)

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Re: Custom Hard Cargo Area Cover (dcbridgwater)

Re: BlueCrush's Head Unit install (epcIII)

hard Vibe cargo cover

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Re: Moon & Tunes Owners: Aftermarket HU Installation Tip (bonesmurones)

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Re: Stock security system, how to test, is mine broken? (MotoXdog)

Re: Stock security system, how to test, is mine broken? (MotoXdog)

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Installing a receiver and speakers into a 2004 Vibe 6 speaker Moon & Tune System

Re: Tweeters & front speakers

Rear speakers went in well, trouble with fronts

Re: Speaker install (cohocarl)

Stock security system, how to test, is mine broken?

Re: more info on the amp?

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Re: BlueCrush's Head Unit install (BlueCrush)

Re: BlueCrush's Head Unit install (BlueCrush)

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Re: BlueCrush's Head Unit install (BlueCrush)

Re: Pioneer Premier DEH-P310UB + Polk Audio db651 to 2004 Vibe? (Sublimewind)

Re: Questions about replacing headunit & speakers on 2004 Moon & Tunes w/ 6-speakers (spacemonkey)

Questions about replacing headunit & speakers on 2004 Moon & Tunes w/ 6-speakers

Pioneer Premier DEH-P310UB + Polk Audio db651 to 2004 Vibe?

Re: Custom Interior Bike Rack! (joholste)

2003-2008 trailer hitch recommendations -- U-Haul, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, or other?

Re: Opening the hatch with Thule 515 Bike Racks? (mecreyes)

license plate bolt broken, how to remove? how to take hatch apart?