vibenvy's Mom's Garage - 2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT

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Build Date: 10.29.08 @ 8:23 AM PDT - 1 of 5 (0.053%) of 57,088 2009s built
Purchase Date: 05.23.09 (16 miles)

Color: Steel Blue Metallic (33U / WA602R)

Manufacturer Options:
• Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission [with Driver Shift Control (DSC)] MVD
• Power sunroof [includes sunglasses holder] CF5
• Theft-deterrent alarm system [includes motion sensor, glass breakage sensor and fuel system shut-off] UA6

MILEstones:
• Turned over 10,000 miles - 03.18.10
• Turned over 20,000 miles - 01.25.11
• Turned over 30,000 miles - 03.22.12
• Turned over 40,000 miles - 05.19.13
• Turned over 50,000 miles - 05.24.14
• Turned over 60,000 miles - 07.27.15
• Turned over 70,000 miles - 09.20.16
• Turned over 80,000 miles - 04.04.18
• Turned over 90,000 miles - 08.30.19

Links:
• Flickr Photo Albums
• MPG Tune

Modifications:

Engine:
• TRD radiator cap (#PTR04-00000-03)
• black painted exhaust manifold heat shield
• black painted engine oil dipstick handle
• Toyota engine appearance cover (#12601-0H020)
• TRD forged aluminum engine oil filler cap [with metallic silver painted insert] (#PTR35-00110)
• chrome engine appearance cover bolts
• K&N Typhoon short ram air intake [with an AEM 2.5" to 3" rubber hump coupler (#5-574)] (#69-8613TS)
• AEM Dryflow air filter (#21-203DK)
• Optima 35 series Red Top battery (#8020-164)
• air intake ducting and resonator removed
• Magnaflow performance catback exhaust system [2.25" stainless steel mandrel bent piping, 5"×8"×14" satin stainless steel oval bodied muffler and 4" polished stainless steel round angle cut tip] (#16849)

Suspension:
• TRD front strut tower brace (#PTR02-12080)
• KYB Excel-G front struts (right/passenger side - #339194 | left/driver's side - #339195)
• KYB front strut mounts (#SM5638) | upper spring seats (#SM5763) | lower spring insulators (#SM5808) | dust boots and bump stops (#SB102)
• KYB Excel-G *AWD* rear struts (#340017)
• KYB rear strut mounts (#SM5382) | dust boots and bump stops (#SB132)

Wheels - Summer:
• 235/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12 evo ultra high performance summer tires
• Toyota [McGard] chrome OEM alloy wheel-specific wheel locks (#00276-00901)
• Slime chrome valve stem caps and sleeves (#20094)

Wheels - Winter:
• 2009-2010 Vibe 2.4L Base/AWD 16" steel wheels (#19184107)
• 2009-2010 Vibe 2.4L Base/AWD 16" wheel covers (#24100434)
• 195/60/16 Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 studless ice and snow tires
• 2003-2010 Vibe steel wheel/wheel cover-specific lug nuts (#88972746)
• Slime black anodized valve stem caps (#20266)

Brakes:
• PowerStop Evolution Performance drilled and slotted front and rear rotors [with satin black powder coated edges and hats] (front pair - #JBR1127XPR | rear pair - #JBR1363XPR)
• satin black powder coated front and rear calipers
• satin black powder coated front and rear caliper mounting brackets
• PowerStop Z17 Evolution Plus ceramic front and rear brake pads (front pair - #17-1211 | rear pair - #17-1212)
• Techna-Fit braided stainless steel front and rear flex hoses [with a black PVC protective coating] (#TOY-2236)

Exterior:
• Vosla HIR2 +120% low beam headlight bulbs (#9012 = #9006)
• Toyota [Toshiba] HIR1 high beam headlight bulbs (#9011 = #9005) (#90981-13066)
• GM Accessories dark tinted hood deflector (#19158476)
• exterior matte black vinyl windshield strip
• 2" round blind spot mirrors on the upper outer corners of the side mirrors
• WeatherTech dark tinted in-channel front and rear side window deflectors (#82481)
• 35% tinted front and rear windows
• Honda 7" antenna (#39151-STK-A01)
• metallic silver genvibe.com, Poyota and i vibe, do you? decals on the lower right corner of the hatch glass
• SuperBrightLEDs warm white LED reverse light bulbs (#921)
• PONTIAC VIBE GT badges removed from the hatch
• GM Accessories rear bumper cover protector (#19171162)
• SuperBrightLEDs warm white LED license plate light bulb (#194)
• Illinois Route 66 specialty vanity rear license plate - GDVBS
• eBay plain black plastic rear license plate frame
• stainless steel rear license plate screws [added two bottom screws]

Interior:
• eBay black plastic front and rear door check covers [×2 per door] (listed for 2012+ Toyota Camry)
• Kool-Vue chrome front and rear door handles (right/passenger side front and rear - #REPT462119 | left/driver's side front and rear - #REPT462120)
• Grafx Werks regular red front and rear door lock overlays
• eBay black plastic front and rear door screw covers [×3 per door] (listed for 2012+ Toyota Camry)
• eBay black plastic front and rear door striker covers (listed for 2012+ Toyota Camry)
• Auto Drive black leather steering wheel cover (#33124PW)
• Toyota [Autobahn Kraftwerks/OBX Racing] stainless steel accelerator and brake pedal covers (#PTS22-33070)
• GM Accessories premium all weather rubber front and rear floor mats (#19170829) *discontinued*
• SuperBrightLEDs warm white LED reading light bulbs (#194)
• 2012-2014 Toyota Yaris chrome trimmed HVAC knobs (vent control [left/driver's side] - #55901-52400 | fan control [center] - #55902-52220 | temperature control {with rear defrost} [right/passenger side] - #55903-52650)
• SuperBrightLEDs cool white LED HVAC knob light bulbs (#NEO4)
• GM Accessories chrome shift knob overlay (#19171212) *discontinued*
• 2010 Vibe metallic silver shifter bezel (#19205020)
• SuperBrightLEDs cool white LED shift indicator light bulb (#74)
• SuperBrightLEDs warm white LED center and rear overhead light bulbs (#DE3175/30mm)
• GM Accessories black fabric rear cargo area security shade (#19171208)
• Toyota "spider-style" rear cargo area net (#PT347-12090)
• GM Accessories premium all weather rubber rear cargo area mats [×2] (#19170827)

Miscellaneous:
• independent fog lights
• Automatic Headlights (AHL) disabled
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL) disabled
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) disabled
• OnStar module removed
• WeatherTech TechShade windshield sunshade (#TS0436)
• Diode Dynamics SmartTap CF18 LED flasher relay [20 second departure lighting, 6-flash tap-to-pass and strobing hazard lights] (#LM449)
• K&N washable cabin air filter (#VF2000)

Future:

Suspension:
• Ultra Racing 3-point lower front brace [powder coated bright red] (#UR-LA3-153)
• Ultra Racing rear strut tower brace [powder coated flat black] (#UR-RE2-522)
• Ultra Racing 2-point lower rear brace [powder coated bright red] (#UR-RL2-583)

Miscellaneous:
• Hella Super Tones dual horns [with black painted grilles] (#003399801)
• Redline Tuning QuickLift Plus hood lift system

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2010

Automatic Headlights (AHL) And Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Disabled + Independent Fog Lights - 03.05.10






"Birth Certificate" From NUMMI - 03.26.10


No More Winter Mode! - 03.29.10


06.13.10




Altgeld Hall @ Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL - 06.25.10






K&N Typhoon Short Ram Air Intake And AEM Brute Force Dryflow Air Filter - 07.02.10








GM Accessories Black Fabric Rear Cargo Area Security Shade - 09.24.10




09.26.10
























09.27.10


10.22.10

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2011

Winter Wheels And Tires - 2003-2010 Vibe Steel Wheel / Wheel Cover-Specific Lug Nuts - 01.01.11


20,000 Miles! - 01.25.11


Honda 7" Antenna - 02.12.11




35% Tinted Front And Rear Windows - 02.21.11




Cat Vs. Vibe - 03.07.11










New Front Bumper Cover = No More Front License Plate Mount Holes! - 03.17.11


















Black Painted Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield - 04.21.11


06.11.11




GM Accessories Chrome Shift Knob Overlay - 07.20.11


2010 Vibe Metallic Silver Shifter Bezel - 08.23.11


Winter Wheels And Tires - 2009-2010 Vibe 2.4L Base / AWD 16" Wheel Covers - 12.31.11

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2012

30,000 Miles! - 03.22.12


Toyota [McGard] Chrome OEM Alloy Wheel-Specific Wheel Locks - 03.24.12

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UPDATE

Optima 35 Series Red Top Battery - 05.06.12

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UPDATE

2nd GM Accessories Premium All Weather Rubber Cargo Area Mat [To Protect The Backs Of The Rear Seats When Folded Down] - 05.11.12

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UPDATE

WeatherTech Dark Tinted In-Channel Front And Rear Side Window Deflectors - 10.11.12

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4 years ago today, my mom's Vibe was "born" !

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Winter Mode 2012-2013 - 11.25.12

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I took this picture of my mom's Vibe a couple weeks ago in front of Altgeld Hall at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. This particular building has gargoyles on it and looks like a castle. To make it even cooler looking, there are Christmas lights, a wreath and orange lights shining on the building (because the Huskies are in the Orange Bowl this year!).

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UPDATE

TRD Forged Aluminum Engine Oil Filler Cap [With Metallic Silver Painted Insert] - 05.12.13




A few other quick shots I took today since the Vibe was all nice and clean !

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Immaculate Vibe!! It's shocking that you can take such a close-up of the engine and not even see a spec of dust. Do the same with my engine and your camera will be covered in dirt LOL.

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Immaculate Vibe!! It's shocking that you can take such a close-up of the engine and not even see a spec of dust. Do the same with my engine and your camera will be covered in dirt LOL.

Thanks for the kind words ! All I do is wipe the engine bay down with a damp towel after every wash.

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UPDATE

40,000 Miles! - 05.19.13

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UPDATE

TRD Front Strut Tower Brace - 05.23.13

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UPDATE

2013 GenVibe Meet Weekend - Pontiac, IL - 06.14.13 - 06.16.13




This is a pin with the Pontiac Route 66 mural on it that we received in our goody bags from the Pontiac / Oakland Automotive Museum and Pontiac Tourism Board. This just seemed like a neat place to put it.

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UPDATE

50,000 miles! - 05.24.14

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Took a little road trip to Lake Geneva, WI yesterday and just couldn't resist stopping to get a few shots of my mom's Vibe on Rustic Road...

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The Vibe was "born" 6 years ago today!

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Last Saturday I spent the entire day detailing the exterior of my mom's Vibe in preparation for winter. I figured I'd get some pictures of it while it was all nice and clean. As you can see, I also switched to the winter wheels and tires.

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UPDATES

235/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12 evo Ultra High Performance Summer Tires - 03.21.15














Slime Chrome Valve Stem Sleeves - 03.21.15

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New tires for spring time, looks good!

JR

[vibenvy]

Yes. They have been amazing so far! So glad I got them!

UPDATES

Stainless Steel Rear License Plate Screws [Added Two Bottom Screws] - 04.12.15


Chrome Engine Appearance Cover Bolts - 04.18.15


$1.59 a piece at my local Ace Hardware. Adds a nice little touch to the engine bay.

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UPDATE

60,000 Miles! - 07.27.15

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UPDATES

eBay Plain Black Plastic Rear License Plate Frame - 09.11.15


Black Painted Engine Oil Dipstick Handle - 09.13.15

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UPDATES

All Nice And Clean - 10.17.15


2012-2014 Toyota Yaris Chrome Trimmed HVAC Knobs - 10.31.15




And on a bit of a side note, my mom's Vibe turned 7 last Thursday, October 29th!

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UPDATES

eBay Black Plastic Front And Rear Door Check And Striker Covers - 01.06.16








TRD Radiator Cap - 01.06.16


Illinois Route 66 Specialty Vanity Rear License Plate - GDVBS - 01.08.16

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I took full advantage of the beautiful weather last weekend and washed both Vibes and my dad's Trax. I snapped this quick picture of the rear end of my mom's Vibe to better show the new rear license plate...

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UPDATE

70,000 Miles! - 09.20.16

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Today is my mom's Vibe's 8th birthday! Still looks and feels like a brand new vehicle at just over 70,000 miles!

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UPDATES

Kool-Vue Chrome Front And Rear Door Handles And Grafx Werks Regular Red Front And Rear Door Lock Overlays - 01.15.17

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UPDATE

80,000 Miles! - 04.04.18

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I can't believe I forgot to post about GDVBS turning 10 years old back on October 29th!