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by epcIII
Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Pulsating brake pedal
Replies: 22
Views: 4972

Re: Pulsating brake pedal (Canadian Vibe)

Quote, originally posted by Canadian Vibe »I did replace the rotors the last time still the problem returned and it's 40000 kms not miles. that might be alittle high but still I hear guys getting lots of miles out of there rotors and pads. Could there be a reason for the rotors going out of round??...
by epcIII
Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: The worst jobs in science
Replies: 5
Views: 1993

Re: The worst jobs in science (joatmon)

Dang it, link doesn't work anymore!
by epcIII
Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Pulsating brake pedal
Replies: 22
Views: 4972

Re: (joatmon)

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »nobody else has mentioned it so far, but you might consider checking or possibly replacing the rotors.Lol!
by epcIII
Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:37 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 8235368

Re: (jkm311)

Thanks jkm311, I'll try that.
by epcIII
Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:25 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Pulsating brake pedal
Replies: 22
Views: 4972

Re: Pulsating brake pedal (Canadian Vibe)

Hello northern neighbor, welcome to Genvibe!Have you tried replacing the rotors themselves, or have them resurfaced? They may be warped.
by epcIII
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 8235368

Re: (ehoff121)

Quote, originally posted by ehoff121 »Spraying silicone on the doors' weatherstripping also reduces road noise.Ehoff121, how do you do that exactly?
by epcIII
Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 8235368

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Spent some $$$$ on sound dampening and put in my car all day. Sounds AWESOME now!
by epcIII
Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Volt, Leaf sales lagging badly.
Replies: 27
Views: 5687

Re: (ou.grizzly)

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Counted three Volt vehicles two Friday's ago in a matter of 3 hrs Yeah, but that's probably 'cause you live in MI. I was listening to NPR the other day talk about the Volt and how it got a bad review from either Car&Driver or Consumer Reports (can't remem...
by epcIII
Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What happens to your car after a wreck? Just curious...
Replies: 8
Views: 2215

Re: (SlammedNiss)

Quote, originally posted by SlammedNiss »If there's any question they might total out your car, pull what you want off before the adjuster comes to look at it. Yeah, I wouldn't want to leave my stereo, etc... in it.
by epcIII
Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Here's to another 100K :)
Replies: 6
Views: 1801

Re: Here's to another 100K :) (bax08)

Did you cry? I about did when it happened to me. All my other cars before this one were high milers, so this one was "new" to me (67k) when I bought it. But at 160k I'm still loving it.
by epcIII
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2011 MOTM nomination thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1813

Re: April 2011 MOTM nomination thread (star_deceiver)

I would like to submit djkeev, 'cause quite frankly I find his posts amusing (jury duty, restaurant seating, etc...).
by epcIII
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2011 VOTM nominations are now Open!
Replies: 23
Views: 4919

Re: April 2011 VOTM nominations are now Open! (NascarXprt)

I would like to nominate KITT222 because of his efforts to push his car to new heights to increase MPG.
by epcIII
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: Lovemyraffe is our March 2011 MOTM
Replies: 9
Views: 2817

Re: Lovemyraffe is our March 2011 MOTM (star_deceiver)

Congratulations Jared! Beautiful family too.
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: ponta2147 is our March VOTM Winner!
Replies: 18
Views: 4801

Re: ponta2147 is our March VOTM Winner! (NascarXprt)

Congratulations Michelle--well deserved!!
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hi All :) I'm New!
Replies: 27
Views: 4838

Re: Hi All :) I'm New! (orwhatuwill)

Hi Anna. Welcome! Too bad you don't live in Texas, 'cause there is a geology term called 'anatexis' (partial melting of a rock).
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2011 Honda Odyssey Copncept: Best Looking Honda to date?
Replies: 17
Views: 7224

Re: (cptnsolo77)

Quote, originally posted by cptnsolo77 » I knocked minivans until I drove my fiances' 97 Grand Caravan. Dont know till you try it. They are awesome on long trips, better than SUVs...x2 I love me some minivan!I saw the newly designed Odyssey for the first time today on the road. Better looking in pe...
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 1zz Intake manifold gasket problem! HELPPP PLEASE
Replies: 13
Views: 4902

Re: 1zz Intake manifold gasket problem! HELPPP PLEASE (ktt88)

I didn't know this was something that gets replaced. How did you know it was time to do this? Is there something I need to look for?Thanks,epicIII
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 1zz Intake manifold gasket problem! HELPPP PLEASE
Replies: 13
Views: 4902

Re: (ktt88)

Quote, originally posted by ktt88 »Got the car back a few days ago, I couldnt pick it up myself; so my mother picked it up for me. From what she told me I still cant really understand what I did wrong.As a bit of advice for anyone wanting to replace this gasket....Make sure you label every single v...
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: At the lake 8)
Replies: 17
Views: 3151

Re: At the lake 8) (A Psycho Martyr)

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr »*frowny-face*nobody has noticed the wheels....All the 5 biggest spokes are now white Crap. If I couldn't notice something like that then what am I going to do when when I get married and my wife gets a haircut?
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: best way to go about removing the front bumper grille inserts on 05-08?
Replies: 13
Views: 3989

Re: (rAERRK)

When I took off my front grill a few months ago all I remember doing is inserting a screwdriver into the slot (see picture with arrow) and pulling out the center piece. This in turn allows you to just pull out the rest since it is the center piece that pushes out the other parts.
by epcIII
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: CAMOGIRL - 2003 Lava :)
Replies: 72
Views: 65561

Re: (DressedInBlack)

Quote, originally posted by Dressed »one question: is the color of your hubby's truck "megatron grey"?Maybe it's "Starscream slate". Hope you enjoy your Vibe!
by epcIII
Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: At the lake 8)
Replies: 17
Views: 3151

Re: At the lake 8) (KITT222)

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »A GrafXwerks Genvibe.com decal maybe? Although I am open to something like that. Kinda forgot about those... I think I'm going to order some right now actually!
by epcIII
Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: At the lake 8)
Replies: 17
Views: 3151

Re: At the lake 8) (A Psycho Martyr)

Those last pictures look really great! The first few makes me want to trade places with you and enjoy some peace and quiet.How much did Genvibe pay you to put that on your windshield? Actually, we should all have some kind of secret sticker on our car, that if other members pass by they can tell tha...
by epcIII
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: US - Southwest
Topic: My 21st Is Feb 28th
Replies: 6
Views: 3794

Re: My 21st Is Feb 28th (B14CK_H4WK)

Happy b-day! (yeah, got to use the gift pic!)
by epcIII
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What happens to your car after a wreck? Just curious...
Replies: 8
Views: 2215

Re: What happens to your car after a wreck? Just curious... (HawaiiPontiacLover)

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »Don't say that! Don't even think it! LOL. I can't let the Envy crash-- I've been entrusted to guard it forever. Thanks for the input guys, I really didn't have a clue.
by epcIII
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: houseofbugs is our February 2011 VOTM winner!!
Replies: 22
Views: 6750

Re: (ramenboy...)

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... »Sorry I'm late to the party, Tim!congrats!!!Make that two of us!
by epcIII
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Interior lighting questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2958

Re: Interior lighting questions (keithvibe)

Wow, that's great! I've never seen one of these before. Good to know.
by epcIII
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: G'Day everyone!
Replies: 18
Views: 3246

Re: G'Day everyone! (tks09trix)

Welcome to Genvibe! Lovin' the wheels.
by epcIII
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: how to change the color of your interior dash lights?
Replies: 13
Views: 19427

Re: how to change the color of your interior dash lights? (RobK)

Wo, wo, wo... wait a second! You guys have ORANGE lights in your car! *pukes* I really didn't know that. Thought they were all red. That's the only reason I will never buy a Nissan. I just cannot stand orange lights in a car. *pukes again just thinking about it*
by epcIII
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Aftermarket Fog Light Assemblies - Brand?
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Aftermarket Fog Light Assemblies - Brand? (Crabbycrab)

If you want a cheap fix that still looks okay, you could do what I did: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=42431 Mine are still working well after their fix.
by epcIII
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:40 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Aftermarket Fog Light Assemblies - Brand?
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Aftermarket Fog Light Assemblies - Brand? (Crabbycrab)

Do you already have some that are cracked?
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: how to change the color of your interior dash lights?
Replies: 13
Views: 19427

Re: how to change the color of your interior dash lights? (DJ_Losch_411)

Quote, originally posted by DJ_Losch_411 »its quite complicated... lol. youre pretty good with electronics if you can do it x2But there is an old thread out there of a member who has done just that. Do a search and you'll find it. The search feature is your friend! Oh, and welcome to Genvibe!
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New member to Gen Vibe :)
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Re: New member to Gen Vibe :) (BLargal)

Welcome to the site! Glad you see you stuck to your guns with the dealership.
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: painted 2 tone gray plastic cladding
Replies: 25
Views: 8215

Re: painted 2 tone gray plastic cladding (bassplayaz06)

Quote, originally posted by bassplayaz06 »i used to use back to black. had to use it once a month with 2 coats. this will hopefully be truly permanent.Geesh, I didn't know that it didn't last longer.
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: painted 2 tone gray plastic cladding
Replies: 25
Views: 8215

Re: painted 2 tone gray plastic cladding (bassplayaz06)

Looks great! You could of also used the plastic restorer stuff that's suppose to work really well.
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: gas mileage problems on 04 vibe.
Replies: 21
Views: 7247

Re: gas mileage problems on 04 vibe. (savibe23)

Just to make it clear: is it AWD, manual, auto?
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Seat belt--how to get it to roll up better.
Replies: 1
Views: 669

Seat belt--how to get it to roll up better.

My seat belt doesn't roll up very good without me have to fuss with it when I'm getting out. Is there someplace I can oil it to make it work better?
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What happens to your car after a wreck? Just curious...
Replies: 8
Views: 2215

What happens to your car after a wreck? Just curious...

So your car is totaled. What happens next? Is it still yours or is it the insurance companies to do what they want with? Just curious if you're allowed to go and get any parts you want from it or what. Do they allows a few days or something before it's off limits? It's never happened to me (yet-knoc...
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe is falling apart =[
Replies: 8
Views: 2177

Re: (Kevzaz)

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz »Thats a little ridiculous (175 for a piece of plastic) I can probably go to the junk yard and find one. I just need to know how to remove it and put it back onto my door. But yes, its the belt molding. Thanks!Agree, ridiculous price indeed!Looks like to me that i...
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:33 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe is falling apart =[
Replies: 8
Views: 2177

Re: Vibe is falling apart =[ (epcIII)

Don't know if it's the same as the Matrix part, but here is the pdf with all the Matrix parts: http://www.genvibe.com/images/...g.pdf Then, if you go to page 1183 on the pdf, you'll see the part # listed as:Mldg, Outer Belt 75720-01030.Now if you'll excuse me, it's time to watch the rest of the BYU-...
by epcIII
Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe is falling apart =[
Replies: 8
Views: 2177

Re: Vibe is falling apart =[ (tpollauf)

Did you drive through a safari park with monkeys? I think the part that goes on your door is called the belt molding. Please select a corresponding number from the illustration below to view the details of that part.1) Belt molding Right2) Front Front Right3) Rear Rear Right4) Applique Right5) Black...
by epcIII
Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: American Idol - Season 6
Replies: 17
Views: 3797

Re: (09vGT)

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT »Im so sick of this show.. Id rather watch a blank TV screen for an hour.LOL. I felt that way once, then I fell into it's trap! But seriously, it is soooooo much better now with the new judges. Besides, JLo is freakin' good looking.
by epcIII
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1964659

Re: (zionzr2)

$3.14 in Gordonsville, TN (30 min. east of Nashville).
by epcIII
Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:32 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: American Idol - Season 6
Replies: 17
Views: 3797

Re: American Idol - Season 6 (Whelan)

Man, really liking that Casey Abrams guy (playing the stand-up bass). The country dude was pretty good, glad he made it. But I can't stand the guy with the glasses (which aren't real I think, just a fashion statement).
by epcIII
Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My first Vibe
Replies: 24
Views: 5265

Re: My first Vibe (dont13link)

Welcome to the site!This doesn't answer your question about the CAI or struts, but if you ever have to buy from the dealer don't buy parts from GM if you can get them from Toyota. So much cheaper.
by epcIII
Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: cotton gin poll?
Replies: 7
Views: 2265

Re: cotton gin poll? (bassplayaz06)

The first person that came to my mind was Eli Whitney (race: white)--at least for the cotton gin as we know it.
by epcIII
Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Sub Zero temps = Brittle Plastic...
Replies: 7
Views: 2204

Re: Sub Zero temps = Brittle Plastic... (Drivinthvibe)

That sucks. You probably wouldn't care to know that the daffodils are about to bloom here and the leaves are unfurling on our willow tree...
by epcIII
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: DID IT - sound dampening
Replies: 28
Views: 13781

Re: DID IT - sound dampening (Water boy)

Sorry, didn't see that...
by epcIII
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: DID IT - sound dampening
Replies: 28
Views: 13781

Re: DID IT - sound dampening (Water boy)

Quote, originally posted by Water boy »The roofing stuff I got at Home Depot about $17 a roll. Now that's what I'm talking about!Did you do inside the doors also?