I have joined the "dropped" club

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:03 pm

Thanks to damronj for the great deal on the springs and the Sub Vibe R for the install I have joined the lowered club.The car looks awesome and the handling is fantastic. There is a strange noise though coming from the drivers side that I will have to get checked out but overall am very satisifed Vibe before drop:Vibe after drop Wheels gap before drop:Wheels after drop

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:07 pm

Man, I'm well on my way to being the only one that's still stock height...LOL. As Mike said last night, with all the dropped Vibes around in the hotel parking lot, it looks like mine has a lift kit.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:13 pm

Don't feel alone. I'm still at stock height (and will always be). I prefer it taller.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:14 pm

The drop is not that radical. The front is dropped 1.75 inches and the back 1.25 inches so it is still tall.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:16 pm

Well another reason I won't be dropping mine though is its a lease (up in another year).

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:21 pm

Oh by the way, I'm not bashing your drop. It looks very good.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:13 am

looks great!!

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:29 am

Quote, originally posted by Kari Â»Man, I'm well on my way to being the only one that's still stock height...LOL.Don't worry,me to i'm at stock height. I have to do first other mods before the spring.

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:36 am

Sam,excellent job I didn't know the little drop can make difference.And the painted caliper,super.That was hard to paint?And the rusty rotor,you cleaned or painted silver?

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:48 am

Sam wich brand to you used,g2,dupli-color,...

tecton · Post by **tecton** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:49 am

ill be there tomorrowdamn all you getting springs done before me

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:13 am

Thanks everyone! Yes POLO I did paint the calipers with Duplicolor which I purchased for 9.99$ at Crappy Tire. I used paint thinner to clean the calipers.Sputnik I know you are not bashing me Tecton you still have time

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:27 am

I might be joining the club too. After the MI Supermeet I am on the modding kick again. I will probably draw the line at new rims, but a small drop would help in the ascetics.

iinan · Post by **iinan** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 7:49 am

that looks really awesome !!! I will probably be at stock height forever since the wife wont approve the drop.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:00 am

Congrats Sam! I'll be rejoining the stock height club shortly as I keep hitting the front end of the kit bumper on the ground. It now has 1 small (2in?) crack on the passenger side and a growing crack(2in 1 up, 1in to 1 side of that crack!) on the driver's side! I may just take the bumpers off until I get them painted and the side skirts and fenders fitted anyway. That will give me more time to either get the drop done or figure something else out. Sorry to hijack your thread, Sam!!! Congrats again! Looks great!

Thewhite · Post by **Thewhite** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:20 am

looks like mine!! give me some feedback after you drive it on Ste-Catherine St or, worst, on Notre-Dame!! Up to here, I love my drop too, and I'm starting to thing that neons will do a great job to complete it... I think it really worth the price for the improve in handling and look to lower the car, for those that care about that! see you a month!!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:37 am

Looks good! I'm still at stock height myself... Anyone make a lift-kit for the Vibe?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:44 am

Looks nice Sam and welcome to the dropped club. Give it a couple weeks for the springs to settle and you might lose that noise from the front.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:43 pm

me too i wont be able to drop mine for another 3-5 years. 1 reason i am going into my 2nd year in college and the second reason is i am moving to my own place right across form the school im attending/.

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:31 pm

im going to my second year, i pay for housing, skool, books, car, phone, food, electric, utilities, and i still manage to pimp out my car!!!! lol...ur car is tight tho

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:45 pm

Quote, originally posted by rasermon Â»Looks nice Sam and welcome to the dropped club. Give it a couple weeks for the springs to settle and you might lose that noise from the front. Thanks Rich! Well I found out that I need to replace the stabilizer link bar since that is what is loose. Funny story to tell about this, I go to a local shop that I trust here, he tells me to go to the dealer to get the part (no jobber part) so I first go to a Toyota dealer (closest to my location) Now, maybe he didn't understand my request so I asked him twice and he quoted my 144$ for that piece. Thanks but no thanks I tell him. I drive to a Pontiac dealership and get quoted 48$ for that piece! (removed)???? Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really do like the way it handles. TheWhite I am looking forward to driving down Ste. Catherines lol

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:40 am

Car looks really good Sam!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:13 am

Thanks Todd! Once I fix my little stabilizer bar thingy I will enjoy it even more

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:22 pm

when i saw your finished body kit on Cardomain i took a pic and tryed to make it look like my car (with the neptune) then i saw it with the color it look sweeet. its going to look a whole lot better after the plastic cladding is colored to the body though.

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:21 pm

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt Â»when i saw your finished body kit on Cardomain i took a pic and tryed to make it look like my car (with the neptune) then i saw it with the color it look sweeet. its going to look a whole lot better after the plastic cladding is colored to the body though.yea i definately agree...but i am gettting a whoel lot of compliments on the way it looks witht it tll being gray, i have had ppl tell me to stick with the gray anmd others sssaying to paint it..im kinda in the middle thoug

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:54 pm

why not try a fading paint on the grey to the white from top to bottom. Top color- Gray(Clading)Bottom Color-WhiteA blend affect.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:34 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Thanks Rich! Well I found out that I need to replace the stabilizer link bar since that is what is loose. Funny story to tell about this, I go to a local shop that I trust here, he tells me to go to the dealer to get the part (no jobber part) so I first go to a Toyota dealer (closest to my location) Now, maybe he didn't understand my request so I asked him twice and he quoted my 144$ for that piece. Thanks but no thanks I tell him. I drive to a Pontiac dealership and get quoted 48$ for that piece! (removed)???? Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really do like the way it handles. TheWhite I am looking forward to driving down Ste. Catherines lol Sam, remember to have both wheels off the ground before removing the stabilizer link bar. That releases the tension (load) from the bar and makes it very easy to remove.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:46 am

Quote, originally posted by rasermon Â»Sam, remember to have both wheels off the ground before removing the stabilizer link bar. That releases the tension (load) from the bar and makes it very easy to remove. I will remind the mechanic tomorrow when they finally fix it. I had to order the piece which took 24 hours to get here so tomorrow hopefully the clacking noise ends

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 6:30 am

Looks much better IMO and I see you got the guts to do it. Its only been over a year you have been talking about it lol.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:56 am

about time! i see tammy finally "allowed" it? lol.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»about time! i see tammy finally "allowed" it? lol. She couldn't stand my begging anymore lol

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:32 am

Lookin' good Sam! I had been wondering when you'd get it done...those wheels look even better now

idontknowwhatimdoing · Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:42 am

Car looks great! I am now also a member of the dropped club with a 3" drop from custom made springs. I will try to post photos this week in a new thread.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:12 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â» Well I found out that I need to replace the stabilizer link bar since that is what is loose. Funny story to tell about this, I go to a local shop that I trust here, he tells me to go to the dealer to get the part (no jobber part) so I first go to a Toyota dealer (closest to my location) Now, maybe he didn't understand my request so I asked him twice and he quoted my 144$ for that piece. Thanks but no thanks I tell him. I drive to a Pontiac dealership and get quoted 48$ for that piece! (removed)???? I'm "happy" to sse I broke a $50 part....I feel so bad about this. I know the part was rusted and the nut got sutck but I feel like it was my entire fault.BTW, you car look so nice with a drop, and can you post the one you took with our 2 Vibes side by side??Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»TheWhite I am looking forward to driving down Ste. Catherines lol I did it few times with my Tein and it is not so bad.And since I put new shooes on mine (Toyo Proxes ZR4, 225/50/16) the car handle so great

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:01 am

Quote, originally posted by Sub-Vibe-R Â»I'm "happy" to sse I broke a $50 part....I feel so bad about this. I know the part was rusted and the nut got sutck but I feel like it was my entire fault.BTW, you car look so nice with a drop, and can you post the one you took with our 2 Vibes side by side??I did it few times with my Tein and it is not so bad.And since I put new shooes on mine (Toyo Proxes ZR4, 225/50/16) the car handle so greatFirst of all Ben it is not your fault Thank you so much for doing the install for me on a hot day when you had things to do. I had so much fun hanging around with your little boy The part cost 48$ and my mechanic installed it for 20$ so it all worked out well for the best.Here is the picture I took of our 2 Vibes together. Looking forward to seeing you again at the Montreal Meet.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:02 am

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker Â»Lookin' good Sam! I had been wondering when you'd get it done...those wheels look even better nowThanks C! The wheels really do stand out now

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»She couldn't stand my begging anymore lol was it a father's day gift?? or count as one.. then she can't say too much about it.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:27 pm

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»was it a father's day gift?? or count as one.. then she can't say too much about it. LOL How did you know? yup it was a Father's Day gift

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:45 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»First of all Ben it is not your fault Thank you so much for doing the install for me on a hot day when you had things to do. I had so much fun hanging around with your little boy The part cost 48$ and my mechanic installed it for 20$ so it all worked out well for the best.I even more happy now it turned that good. I hope the noise is gone now.I hate rust!!!!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:16 am

Quote, originally posted by Sub-Vibe-R Â»I even more happy now it turned that good. I hope the noise is gone now.I hate rust!!!! I hate rust too! I think I am going to get it rust proofed this fall.Noise is all gone and just getting used to the new ride Merci encore mon ami!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:42 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»I hate rust too! I think I am going to get it rust proofed this fall.Noise is all gone and just getting used to the new ride Merci encore mon ami!So now your dropped and ready to fly around the corners like a true montrealer... but watch those pot holes. I buried my sunfire in a few of those before up there but that was a small price to pay for having a darn good time with my friends.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»So now your dropped and ready to fly around the corners like a true montrealer... but watch those pot holes. I buried my sunfire in a few of those before up there but that was a small price to pay for having a darn good time with my friends.Potholes in Montreal, never seen one

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:46 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Potholes in Montreal, never seen one oh thats right... there is no such thing as a road... all thats left is the potholes heh.

francismm · Post by **francismm** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:34 am

Welcome to the dropped club...Hey guys let me know hows my vibe... I need your feedback pls...thanks

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francismm · Post by **francismm** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:36 am

here are some more pics of my vibe...

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francismm · Post by **francismm** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:38 am

rear drop of my vibe....

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francismm · Post by **francismm** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:40 am

front drop...

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kharman · Post by **kharman** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:47 am

Quote, originally posted by francismm Â»front drop...looks very nice..all you need now are some nice wheels...

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:01 am

Quote, originally posted by kharman Â»looks very nice..all you need now are some nice wheels...Agreed, some chrome or gunmetal would look sweet. Drop looks nice!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:23 am

Nice hijack I mean drop there, but yeah you badly need some wheels