Introduction

General discussions about the Pontiac Vibe & Toyota Matrix. New members, introduce yourself here!
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C2Bing
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Introduction

Post by C2Bing »

Hi guys,I'm Bing from Holland and i'm here to find more information about your car and would like to help contribute to your community by expanding the aftermarket industry.I'm member of the C2Power team, which is a company that specialises in high performance parts for mainly Celica products.Some of you guys have already read my first post, but for the ones that haven't: We're developping a turbo kit for the Toyota Matrix. We're aiming for a wide range of cars, since we've done the Toyota Celica GT and GT-S and proved our skills in offering high performance aftermarket parts and delivering excellent customer service.Nice to meet you guys! Cheers...Bing
Proud member of C2Power team!Celica GT(6-speed)C2POWER stage 2 turbo kit @ 13PSI:Wiseco 8.8:1 pistons, Crower rods, ACT XT clutch, HKS SSQV Blow off valve, Apexi Power air intake, Power Enterprise 550cc injectors, Walbro 255lph fuel pump and lots more
damronjr
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Re: Introduction (C2Bing)

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What information are you looking for? I'm sure you will find plenty of interest here, to include myself!! Any aftermarket and performance parts we can get made for these automobiles would be great as we have such a limited variety at the moment. Thanks and keep us informed!
Jason Damron, San Diego, CA, Supercharged 2004 Vibe base - Gone to the wind My Vibe pics on Cardomain2009 Chevrolet HHR SS!
C2Bing
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Re: Introduction (damronjr)

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Well, i'm very interested wether the Vibe and the Matrix differs from one eachother on the frame, engine bay, transmission location, etc... Do these 2 cars have the exact same bone structure?We're prototyping turbo kit on a Vibe right now. We've had experience on the 1ZZFE engine and 2ZZGE engine before, since we already turbo'd them both on the Celica. So, can anyone verify me on the match between the matrix and the Vibe? Will we be forced to do another prototyping to fit the Matrix?Thanks in advance.Bing
Proud member of C2Power team!Celica GT(6-speed)C2POWER stage 2 turbo kit @ 13PSI:Wiseco 8.8:1 pistons, Crower rods, ACT XT clutch, HKS SSQV Blow off valve, Apexi Power air intake, Power Enterprise 550cc injectors, Walbro 255lph fuel pump and lots more
kostby
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Post by kostby »

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Vibe!I'll leave the technical stuff to the more knowledgeable members.
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My 2003 Vibe Base Auto 2-tone Salsa "SalsaWagon" was built in May 2002. I acquired it in Feb 2004/Traded it in on a 2016 Honda HR-V in Feb 2018.
C2Bing
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Thanks Kostby.Now, where are all technical vibers?
Proud member of C2Power team!Celica GT(6-speed)C2POWER stage 2 turbo kit @ 13PSI:Wiseco 8.8:1 pistons, Crower rods, ACT XT clutch, HKS SSQV Blow off valve, Apexi Power air intake, Power Enterprise 550cc injectors, Walbro 255lph fuel pump and lots more
Devlop
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Post by Devlop »

What kind of Vibe are you working on, base or GT? As far as structure, the Vibe and Matrix are identical. The only differences that I know of are cosmetic. Things like the headlamps are different, so if you are running any piping by the headlamp, there may be clearance issues. The base Vibe's A/C condensor has the dryer mounted to the front of it. The Matrix does not, which will cause problems mounting an I/C if it is too thick. But since you are working on a Vibe, fitting for the Matrix in this area shouldn't be a problem. My guess is that the kit will bolt right up to a Matrix with only minor adjustments. Hope this info helps.
C2Bing
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Re: (Devlop)

Post by C2Bing »

Great info Devlop!!! Thanks alot.We're working on the base Vibe(1ZZFE). We're very lucky to get our hands on an U.S. car only. We can't get these cars in Europe.Anyways, keep an eye out on the forced induction forum where I will give updates on the kit if you're interested We already completed the test piping.Bing
Proud member of C2Power team!Celica GT(6-speed)C2POWER stage 2 turbo kit @ 13PSI:Wiseco 8.8:1 pistons, Crower rods, ACT XT clutch, HKS SSQV Blow off valve, Apexi Power air intake, Power Enterprise 550cc injectors, Walbro 255lph fuel pump and lots more
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