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hmm.....573 miles..lol. decision, decisions. I could save a small fortune if I drove the wife's 2010 Civic :? 591 miles for me & I will be towing a Boler camper. Come on you know you wanna! DOOOO it it was a blast last year ! I am hoping to caravan with some... Any takers? I am in Toronto &...

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9h 30min only the hardcore will attend LOL

I'm hardcore... getting ready as I type this.
I just need the host hotel info.

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Have whatever machine shop you use Heli-coil the head. they drill, tap, and put steel inserts in the aluminum holes so they should never strip out again. It's not an expensive thing to have done for a large amount of insurance.

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Anything new diesel is a waste, you can't even burn fry oil in them any more. Plus you have to carry a bucket of pee with you now. eww

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So, that means the vibe is a TARDIS?!?!?!

sweet mother!!!

Awesome

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Well, I just called Pontiac, and, I'm not on the list, so far. The nice lady asked for my mileage, and said GM would get a hold of me if I was added in the future. I'm thinking this recall is just a bad lot recall, parts made on the last day before a long weekend or after a long weekend. LOL I guess...

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I do love mine, rpm's don't get to drop, which makes for more linear boost with the supercharger.

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subter wrote:Appreciate the instruction links. Exactly what I needed. So if my S/C ecu is fried my options are original TRD ecu or unichip? Found a unichip for just over $500. Would that be my best option?

Or emanage from greddy. Actually, there are a few more options as well.

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And the intake may have been the culprit. Seeing as I put a new gasket on with copper sealant (not the spray on like was in the install manual). Could you clarify what you mean by "the intake may have been the culprit"? It sounds as though when you replaced the throttle body gasket the su...

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Congrats on paying it off :D And even more congrats that you're making a smart move by keeping it for at least another FIVE years! H E L L why not go for even longer if it is good to you ;) Keep some form of insurance just to cover your A S S in the event something tragic happens. Enjoy the ride ev...

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Mine is sitting on almost 200k miles and I run the highest coverage allowed, $100 deducible, every little option allowed. I have as much on my car as my wife has on her brand new car.

It's mostly a personal preference.

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I just want to know if this becomes a major pain when getting into the driveway or steep entrance. I hated that about my Sunfire. Scraping the front bumper wherever I went. I wouldn't want to rip one of these off being lowered.

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What do you think of the Sonic LTZ with the 1.4l Turbo? How does the Sonic compare with the 09 Vibe GT?? :?: My parents have one, the 6spd is nice, the MPG is awesome, not a lot of cargo space, and not a lot of power. Lots of cubbys, and only one armrest (driver). They love it. I would get one if i...

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Mine stopped after I put the supercharger on. I'm thinking a vacuum leak of some sort or something with the IAC. I use to rev over 2000 then drop to about 1500 then back up. It did this until the first "step down" when warming up. Even after replacing the IAC and doing the throttle body g...

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Mine stopped after I put the supercharger on. I'm thinking a vacuum leak of some sort or something with the IAC. I use to rev over 2000 then drop to about 1500 then back up. It did this until the first "step down" when warming up. Even after replacing the IAC and doing the throttle body ga...

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Shall we call him Saint Nick? Patron saint of the Vibe? Bringer of joy to Vibe owners the world over?

Congrats Nick, with all you do for our little family, you deserve this honor. Well done.

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Don't give up!!! Get the emanage and 2zz injectors if need be. You will regret not having boost. I'm sure either way we can all get this figured out.

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Is this a ware item? I don't understand why you're having these made. Your TRD one looks like it's in good shape. The TRD bracket is poorly designed for the material it is made from (aluminum). A quality steel bracket won't fail in the way that the original will. I may be interested in one of these...

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I would so jump on this, but, alas, I don't fit in them. Lol. Whoever buys this is getting a very nice classic.

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The dash dummy button holds a cable to keep the recirculation "door" from working in certain instances or settings. Recirculation is blocked in defroster mode, even with the button pressed. As for why it's a dummy button, I don't know.

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So, besides the supercharger, my dad just found the original order documentation, brochure, and window sticker. Sweet deal in my book.

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These statements hold true for stock temp thermostats, but, try to find a stock 170 or 160 thermostat and you may be out of luck. I found a toyota 170 in California for $102. One of only 2 found in the toyota dealer search database. Aftermarket was my only choice. I just have to keep searching for a...

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Also, if you are thinking of saving the car in the event of an EMP, there are so many things that will be affected, you would be better off putting the whole car in a giant electronics bag. Lol

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Can I just say, after the computer has learned and adjusted, this car MOVES!!! I have a whole new respect for my vibe, and a growing love for the toyota brand. This is great.

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A short trip. A mere 6 hours one way on some of the best roads in the USA. Maybe this summer the growing pa membership can meet up in a centralized location to enjoy the twisties and scenery.

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Hi all. I'm Ed. I just bought a used 2005 Vibe base model. It's actually for my daughter, but I'll be driving it a bit while she is just on her permit. I'm not new to Toyota vehicles, as my first car was a 79 Celica and my wife drives an 04 4Runner. So far, I'm not disappointed with the Pontiac bad...

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It is a PSE. the bearing was the wrong inner diameter on the bearing. The old bearing was still good, the pulley went to heck. Second issue, the thermostat I got which was for the vibe, was the wrong diameter to fit into the block. Went to toyota and they sold me the wrong temp!!! Took it back and a...

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Started the install today. 2-3 hours in and the only hiccup I have had was the replacement pulley bearing was the wrong size on the inner race. Luckily, the old bearing was perfectly fine. The reason it failed was it may not have been fine tuned on alignment. We plan on being done early tomorrow.

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We need to give thanks this thanksgiving for our awesome forum support team. You are the best.

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Would there be a slim chance of being able to eliminate or slow down the spam attacks? Since the site moved, it's gotten ridiculous. Just trying to help find a solution to a growing problem.

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it's around $2500 for a new transmission. That's either with the new 5 speed, or the new MWR JSPEC 6 speed (same FDR as the 5 speed) so if you are wanting a bit more performance with the same MPG, go 6spd. If you want a new 5 spd, redesigned to not fail, then I'd go through a shop to get one. If yo...

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thebarber wrote:you can get low-mileage c60's for $6-800

Yes, but not with the 5 speed final drive ratio. That makes a huge difference on the highway when it comes to rpm's with the 1zz. Don't get me wrong, I'd take whatever I could get just to have the 6 speed.

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it's around $2500 for a new transmission. That's either with the new 5 speed, or the new MWR JSPEC 6 speed (same FDR as the 5 speed) so if you are wanting a bit more performance with the same MPG, go 6spd. If you want a new 5 spd, redesigned to not fail, then I'd go through a shop to get one.

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It may take a touch with the old sand paper. I'm taking 2000 or higher grit. Maybe a detailer with skills and some rubbing compound can get it done safer than any of us.

worst case, Maaco. it may come down to a respray. Check with your insurance company to see if it is something that can be covered.

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mac99d wrote:Oh bullâ€¦.. I once worked on my car with a bullet in my head, broken arm, and a bruised spleen. Hope it gets better soon man.

My wife said no. I tried, but, she doesn't want me missing any more work when I smash my hand. Lol

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everything is here, just waiting for my hand to heal or to get it to the shop for my dad to lend one of his.

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The scangauge doesn't offer a plug in firmware update? That would make everything so much easier.

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There are bypass mods and mods to adjust how far you push the pedal. I went with the mod to adjust pedal distance. Check matrixowners.com for the how to.

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thebarber wrote:Which stud?

I believe as you face the motor, the stud on the passenger side. It should be noticeably shorter than the drivers side stud. Unless its been removed. If it has, I'll just pull out mine and find a shorter stud to replace it.

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mac99d wrote:Back at cha>

You got pm and Paypal.

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Congrats on the buy. Sillyr@bbit mentioned you picked it up.... I had to pull that mf off for him...but I took his engine/transmission for project doppleganger Well, if you have the short stud could you give me the dimensions so I can buy another one. Lol Ashley and Kelly picked it up for me to get...

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Well, even with only one hand, I still couldn't fight the urge. I took the emanage apart and set it to not run the 5th injector. I checked online for the intake gasket, rockauto has them for $6. I should have the gasket and the copper coating for less than $20. The thermostat, plugs, and belt are ne...

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mac99d wrote:If you still need 2zz injectors you can have mine. They are use but only have about 30000 miles on them, and still have the clips too. Let me know

You sir have a pm.

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Just picked up my supercharger today, still need a few parts to complete it for install. I should have it all done by springtime.
Need the 2ZZ injectors, belt, thermostat, short stud, and a few other little parts.

Its like Christmas morning over here!! LOL

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I close my dash vents to help keep it warmer in the car. Just a tiny bit of cold air seems to seep through the dash vents year round. Closing them keeps it to a minimum.

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YEAAAAA!!!! Another member from PA!!!! For fighting rust, I simply do the following: 1. Open the garage door. 2. Pull the Vibe inside. 3. Drive the winter beater 4x4 LOL Where at in PA are you located? with enough members, we may need to get a fall meet going. As a PA Viber, that would be great! I ...

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Final update and a little how to. The switch is about $40. $6 for wire. Some solder and something to help fish wires. On the A/C switch harness there is a solid yellow wire which sends the signal to the PCM. We are going to splice this wire with the vacuum switch. In the engine bay, you simply splic...

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That's not much more than projectors. I wonder if you keep DRLs with those. That would be doubly good.

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Another update, switch just arrived. Install may happen tomorrow depending on weather. How to may follow.

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