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by KITT222
Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Photography and Photoshop
Topic: Can someone photoshop these wheels on my Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 3322

Re: Can someone photoshop these wheels on my Vibe

Meant to do with earlier! I'll be on it tonight.
by KITT222
Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I am going from the last Vibe GT to the first Vibe GT!
Replies: 19
Views: 4460

Re: I might be going from the last Vibe GT to the first Vibe

It will probably be more fun than the 09 GT with the extra power! Doug today was really talking up the secondary cams on the VGT. Just make sure it will still go into lift if you want it.
by KITT222
Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill
Replies: 26
Views: 8860

Re: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill

GenVibe meet 2014 schedule - July 19th Be in the parking lot in front of the courthouse before 11 AM. Meet there earlier than 11 so we can do breakfast and meet a bit before things get moving. At 11AM we will be moved in front of the Pontiac-Oakland Auto Museum, where we will stay for the cruise nig...
by KITT222
Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill
Replies: 26
Views: 8860

Re: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill

Uh oh, Carrie! Feel better. If you end up better by the weekend there's a place for you! But I'm getting really excited for this. The Best Western in town is booked out, so hopefully there will be a few Vibes there Friday night.....
by KITT222
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:15 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill
Replies: 26
Views: 8860

Re: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill

I've made my own reservation at the hotel and am very excited to get there now! Who all is coming so I can get a better idea for attendance?
by KITT222
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Wipers
Replies: 4
Views: 1147

Re: Vibe Wipers

tpollauf wrote:
KITT222 wrote:I do have to sell wiper blades now at my new job.
Say what ??? Tell us more :?

Why, Advance Auto Parts of course! Selling all sorts of stuff.

But you know what gets me?

I could've gotten a JSP hood with a discount had I worked there some time ago.
by KITT222
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Vibe Door switch panel add night lights DIY
Replies: 4
Views: 1692

Re: Vibe Door swith panel add night lights DIY

Wow, that's some really creative and smart thinking. I may need to do this... Not that I want any light, but just because it looks good.
by KITT222
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:14 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Wipers
Replies: 4
Views: 1147

Re: Vibe Wipers

I snagged lots of blades on that deal, so I'm good for a while. Even with the rear ones. I love Trico Neoform blades (which were the ones on sale). Though I may need to expand my horizons... I do have to sell wiper blades now at my new job.
by KITT222
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: HIT A DEER :(
Replies: 22
Views: 3366

Re: HIT A DEER :(

Do you have any pictures of the damage to the suspension? I suppose if things are damaged and need replacing it might be a good time to... upgrade ;)
by KITT222
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I think the GT is toast :(
Replies: 31
Views: 5553

Re: I think the GT is toast :(

Just realized it's in St. Cloud. Which is quite a distance from my area. So... Woops.
by KITT222
Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I think the GT is toast :(
Replies: 31
Views: 5553

Re: I think the GT is toast :(

Looks to me like it was purchased by GM then sold at auction immediately. Then transferred to MN from another dealer. I can check it out if you want me to.
by KITT222
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I think the GT is toast :(
Replies: 31
Views: 5553

Re: I think the GT is toast :(

If you don't mind driving....

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by KITT222
Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD
Replies: 533
Views: 131820

Re: THE GENVIBE PICTURE CHALLENGE THREAD

All yours!
by KITT222
Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got hit :(
Replies: 47
Views: 7350

Re: Got hit :(

Good news is that when my friend's Vibe got hit and got shifted slightly it was fixable. But this one you'll need some tenacity to keep it. Insist on them being valuable, and the best damn used cars out there, thus being worth it. Even if you don't it will likely get fixed if/when it goes to auction.
by KITT222
Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Retrofitting hid bulbs into fog lamps...
Replies: 7
Views: 1586

Re: Retrofitting hid bulbs into fog lamps...

No problem, happy to help. There's places out there that can help you retrofit projectors to the stock headlights. I did so, and have a small writeup on my garage page (click the sig pic). I totally get the feeling of projectors vs not. I love mine, and they will be mandatory on all my cars from her...
by KITT222
Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Retrofitting hid bulbs into fog lamps...
Replies: 7
Views: 1586

Re: Retrofitting hid bulbs into fog lamps...

The beam pattern is determined by the reflector and the lens, not the projector. The placement of the projector in the reflector is critical for proper beam pattern. Fog lamps will never work for headlights because of the reflector and lens are totally wrong to produce the proper beam pattern. Not ...
by KITT222
Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Caravans to Pontiac 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 2256

Re: Caravans to Pontiac 2014

If anyone wants to meet me at the World's Largest Truckstop on I-80 on the 18th I'll caravan to Pontiac with you. I doubt many will take me up on that, but hey, the offer is out there.
by KITT222
Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: 15" wheels on 05 GT?
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

Re: 15" wheels on 05 GT?

I don't think the brakes on the GT are actually bigger, at least for the first gen. You just get ABS standard and four-wheel-disc over the base with drums in the rear. Thus, 15's will fit, and be the smallest you can go.
by KITT222
Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Retrofitting hid bulbs into fog lamps...
Replies: 7
Views: 1586

Re: Retrofitting hid bulbs into fog lamps...

Retrofitting fog lamps to work as headlights won't work. They're too low to be effective. Proper HID/projector retrofits (like what I did) are well worth the price paid, and since I've had mine I can't ever own a non-projector/non-retrofitted car again. They're amazing.
by KITT222
Sat Jun 21, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Different years AWD transmission in my 2004?
Replies: 7
Views: 2851

Re: Different years AWD transmission in my 2004?

Is tranny model U341F correct for my '04 AWD automatic Vibe? Not sure. All I know is that it's call an MU5, while the FWD is MU4. Try looking for Matrix AWD. Because other than that, I really don't know what else uses that transmission. Try car-part.com like I recommended and you may get more resul...
by KITT222
Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:54 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Different years AWD transmission in my 2004?
Replies: 7
Views: 2851

Re: Different years AWD transmission in my 2004?

Hello hello! The Vibe AWD was produced from 2003-2006, and any year in there should work for you. While the base models had some changes in 2005 the GT and AWD remained as they were for their entire first-gen run. Thus, an 03-06 AWD (make sure it's the AWD one) transmission should work for you. Anot...
by KITT222
Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: '04 GT Rear Brake Question
Replies: 2
Views: 652

Re: '04 GT Rear Brake Question

I just put in rear disc brakes on my base, so I know the setup. It's two bolts to remove it, so take it off and try to move the slides with your fingers. The slides are dead simple, as just a piece of cylindrical metal inside the caliper mounting holes. But if you're going to replace the pads and ro...
by KITT222
Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Will this Hood Damper kit fit?
Replies: 13
Views: 2142

Re: Will this Hood Damper kit fit?

Well the closed length is a little over 15" ball to ball, while open length is a little less than 20" ball to ball, and the upper ball mounts to the upper hood mount...
by KITT222
Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I think the GT is toast :(
Replies: 31
Views: 5553

Re: I think the GT is toast :(

Sweet! Might be worth taking a step back to your old one and taking the intake and tip back.
by KITT222
Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I think the GT is toast :(
Replies: 31
Views: 5553

Re: I think the GT is toast :(

That really stinks. But since they hold their value could another VGT be in your future? Someone is going to get a great deal on a repairable Vibe if/when they decide to auction it off.
by KITT222
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Will this Hood Damper kit fit?
Replies: 13
Views: 2142

Re: Will this Hood Damper kit fit?

I'm probably the one with the hood dampers you saw (love 'em). This kit is similar to what I got for my car: http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-07-08-Toyota-Matrix-Black-Color-Gas-Hood-Shock-Damper-Lift-Kit-d2f8-/221450328209?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338f77d891&vxp=mtr...
by KITT222
Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6048586

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Bought some XRS rear cables for my parking brake. Didn't quite work. Cursed a few times. Then started the car up without the muffler attached to cheer myself up. It worked pretty well.
by KITT222
Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill
Replies: 26
Views: 8860

Re: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill

At least I butchered in a good way (I guess).

And don't you meant DBC conversion?
by KITT222
Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill
Replies: 26
Views: 8860

GenVibe meet 2014, July 19 in Pontiac, Ill

Come one, come all, to the GenVibe meet for 2014 in Pontiac, Illinois! Location: Pontiac, Illinois Date : July 19, 2014 Hotel : Best Western in Pontiac - Not official, but that's where most of us will be Campgrounds : There's one out there for $16/night http://www.livingstoncountyagfair.com/camping/...
by KITT222
Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning
Replies: 98
Views: 41228

Re: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning

Alright folks, who will need a hotel? Just asking so we can know how many rooms to book out for the Best Western. Their rate for us will be $86/night.
by KITT222
Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Been Busy
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Re: Been Busy

Those wheels match the rest of the car really well. A drop will really make it look good!
by KITT222
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: You know you drive a Vibe when…
Replies: 30
Views: 6702

Re: You know you drive a Vibe when…

-You've knocked a relative's truck down a peg with what your car can carry -You're disappointed with a sub-30mpg tank -You think about what you'd like to get as an additional car, but the answer is always Vibe -You go to Toyota for parts -You've made the counter guy at your favorite auto parts store...
by KITT222
Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning
Replies: 98
Views: 41228

Re: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning

There's a few members in that area. While there isn't anything planned there right now you could still meet up with a few of them. Probably the best way to reach them would be via the GenVibe Facebook page.
by KITT222
Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6048586

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Big, tedious day. Last weekend I installed coilovers, rear disc brakes, and stainless steel brake lines. The brakes are great, but the coils needed adjusting. Removed passenger-side front wheel, dialed out the pre-load, added camber bolts (purchased in-person at Monkeywrench Racing!), and got PS cam...
by KITT222
Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Scion to possibly get Toyota Auris Wagon?
Replies: 13
Views: 6319

Re: Scion to possibly get Toyota Auris Wagon?

Cruze already had a REAL diesel engine
by KITT222
Sat Jun 07, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: "What's better?" game.
Replies: 331
Views: 380638

Re: "What's better?" game.

With a spider you could slap it off, but it would still be in the car, or crunch it against your leg, and you have spider goo until you find a rag or napkin. Bee you can just open a window and it will be blown out with the turbulence, so I choose bee. Overly-loud exhaust, or music you aren't able to...
by KITT222
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Scion to possibly get Toyota Auris Wagon?
Replies: 13
Views: 6319

Re: Scion to possibly get Toyota Auris Wagon?

Indeed, chiapup, these are interesting times to be a lover of the hatchback. I honestly think the Auris, while a bad replacement, will be the next best thing if the next Cruze doesn't fit the bill.
by KITT222
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello Vibe Faithful
Replies: 10
Views: 2066

Re: Hello Vibe Faithful

Welcome to GenVibe! Glad we can share our enthusiasm over our cars. I wish more cars came in loud colors. Then things wouldn't be so bland (says the owner of a silver car)(Hey! I bought her that way! And I've grown quite fond of my silver car... it's part of her personality)(Yeah, I get it. But the ...
by KITT222
Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: PlastiDipped roof rack bars?
Replies: 3
Views: 952

Re: PlastiDipped roof rack bars?

The eyelids on my car are P-Dipped, and though they are faded it isn't too noticeable. I'm going to do more PDip over them, actually, just because it's so easy, and the shade of black is perfect for what I want.
by KITT222
Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Trailer hitch troubles
Replies: 5
Views: 1192

Re: Trailer hitch troubles

You will need to cut the body effects. Another member (waveresponder) has the ground effects kit on his Vibe, and a hitch that the dealer needed to trim to get it to fit correctly.
by KITT222
Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: PlastiDipped roof rack bars?
Replies: 3
Views: 952

Re: PlastiDipped roof rack bars?

Plasti-Dip is super easy to apply, and people have indeed done up their roof rack rails in Plasti-Dip. You could pull off the roof rack end caps and risk breaking them and needing to repair them, or just mask them off and spray. It should last a decent amount of time. I've also seen people wrapping ...
by KITT222
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning
Replies: 98
Views: 41228

Re: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning

Date officially changed to the 19th! We'll be there with a cruise night and an Edsel car club. I'll need to start another thread with more details and such.
by KITT222
Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB: Vibe GT parking brake cables.
Replies: 0
Views: 799

WTB: Vibe GT parking brake cables.

Greetings all! I need the parking brake cables for the rear disc brake setup from the Vibe GT/Matrix XRS/Corolla XRS/possibly Celica GT-S. Both left and right. I'd rather not get them new from Toyota for the $100+ each they quoted me, there's none in any salvage yard near me, and car-part.com doesn'...
by KITT222
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage
Replies: 126
Views: 34749

Re: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage

Right on! love those coilovers! how much work was the rear disc conversion? A lot of work. I got new parking brake hardware, pads, rotors, and it needed longer bolts than the rear disc hubs. And because of their strange grade (11) we needed something special. But I've heard of people buying the who...
by KITT222
Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage
Replies: 126
Views: 34749

Re: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage

Oh man, those hood struts are too cool! I wonder if they work on 09+? If the hood is roughly the same weight, I don't see why not, although for any Vibe it's going to be a custom mounting job. I actually found a kit for the Matrix. 06pvibe used the same thing. I've been busy these past two days.......
by KITT222
Wed May 28, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning
Replies: 98
Views: 41228

Re: GenVibe meet 2014: The Planning

hotbug1776 wrote:It's beginning to look like the 4th is a no go for most of last years attendees. There is a cruise night in Pontiac on the 19th of July, perhaps the date could be pushed back to then? Unless that screws up things even more.
Alright, I'll look into it...
by KITT222
Wed May 28, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: uncomfortable driver seat?
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Re: uncomfortable driver seat?

I'm tall and lanky. No issues getting to the wheel...
by KITT222
Tue May 27, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage
Replies: 126
Views: 34749

Re: KITT222s 04 Vibe garage

I've been busy... http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/Vibe/FCEF53B0-0032-449C-9720-AE95249C1628_zpstdfwbb8y.jpg http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/Vibe/3A6042CA-73AF-4847-B404-C86E04E1EC13_zpsxsfucsjr.jpg http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p390/KITT222/Vibe/FDA5B761-B012-450...
by KITT222
Tue May 27, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1409357

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

I encountered this the other day

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by KITT222
Tue May 27, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: uncomfortable driver seat?
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Re: uncomfortable driver seat?

I adjusted my seat according to an SCCA course I took. Close enough I can press my foot to the floorboard and still have some go, and so when I put my foot on the dead-pedal it braces me into the seat. Hands at 9 and 3, and my elbows close to a 90-degree angle as possible, and back so my hips make c...