is my vibe too low ????

Handling, suspension, and brake tuning discussions
Post Reply
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

is my vibe too low ????

Post by francismm »

can anybody if this too low or still high??? here are some pics oy my vibe....the front...

Attached files
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (francismm)

Post by francismm »

heres the back....

Attached files
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (francismm)

Post by francismm »

more pics ....

Attached files
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (francismm)

Post by francismm »

more more pics

Attached files
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
BlueCrush
Posts: 8272
Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:47 am
Location: Twin Cities, MN

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (francismm)

Post by BlueCrush »

The (removed) looks a little low. But that is how Eibachs are on the Vibe.It looks good though. How is the ride? I am liking the hood scoop as well. Where did you get it & cost? Did you have it painted to match?Someone should make a hood like that.
My Fleet:
'15 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium 2.0 Tutbo
'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
'05 Pontiac Vibe AWD
merckx56
Posts: 123
Joined: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:50 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (francismm)

Post by merckx56 »

No but the stickers have to go. And if you're gonna lower it that much, put some wheels on it...
2004 Vibe GT 6 speed2006 Ridley DamoclesMen have three basic needs...eating, sleeping, and (removed), and I can do all three in my car...by myself!!!
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (merckx56)

Post by Mavrik »

Is that a two inch drop on there? if so then thats what I got on my Vibe, it looks fine. Now it looks low with stock 16" rims but sits just nice on 17" rims I got. I have yet to hit bottom.
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
4X4CHICHI
Posts: 1065
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:10 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (Mavrik)

Post by 4X4CHICHI »

yea, how much drop is that? it looks good to me
2004 FUSION ORANGE VIBE GT200 Watt CD & XM radio, Tinted windows17" Black Casino'sSilverstars Head and Fog, Injen C.A.I.http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/453424
Vibe_dude
Posts: 806
Joined: Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:05 am

Post by Vibe_dude »

i agree it looks sweet but u need to upgrade to a 17 or 18 wheel...would look so much more finished.but love that wing in the back looks sweet.
LOVE THAT VIBE 2003 Satilite Silver auto.......188,000kms.2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer White 4.2 Inline 6 291hp auto.........156,000kms.
idontknowwhatimdoing
Posts: 152
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:23 am

Post by idontknowwhatimdoing »

Too low????? Didn't know that was possible....it looks sweet!
Chop it channel it bag it...even a shopping cart can look coolerhttp://www.eblackdesign.com3/10/06 ... Thanks for the good times '03 Vibe GT ... The '05 Matrix XRS now has the honor.
vibedrvr04
Posts: 167
Joined: Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:32 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (BlueCrush)

Post by vibedrvr04 »

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I am liking the hood scoop as well. Where did you get it & cost? Did you have it painted to match?Someone should make a hood like that.yeah, i'm curious where you got the hood scoop as well....DETAILS!!!
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (merckx56)

Post by francismm »

the ride is a little bit rough and bumpy but it handles excellent plus the springs still brand new so im expecting this ride...the scoop i bought it from my local auto parts store and the paint also...it looks agressive....
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
northvibe
Posts: 7641
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:25 pm

Post by northvibe »

Yea I like that hood scoop, and do you have headlight covers on the front?
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

Re: (northvibe)

Post by francismm »

hood scoop looks agressive for the vibe...dont buy scoop that is too big for the hood...get the one that has subaru style scoop..i also have a projector style headlight covers....
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
francismm
Posts: 22
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:56 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (Mavrik)

Post by francismm »

its about 2.25" drop...thats what that manual said....hmmm just wondering someone said that soon he will have a 4" drop to his vibe ??? thats IMPOSSIBLE...just see my pics of my drop its hard to manuever already....
03 Vibe...Injen CIA... Magnaflowcatback exhaust...Eibach 2" or morelowering springs...Top spoiler and front strut bar by Street Force...10" 1000 watts sub by JBL ...Headunit with dvd and amps by Alpine....Custom made hood scoop and projector style headlightcovers....brush aluminum billet grilles...Future mods... Supercharger...Big rims and breaks...Engine swap...
idontknowwhatimdoing
Posts: 152
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:23 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (francismm)

Post by idontknowwhatimdoing »

Quote, originally posted by francismm »its about 2.25" drop...thats what that manual said....hmmm just wondering someone said that soon he will have a 4" drop to his vibe ??? thats IMPOSSIBLE...just see my pics of my drop its hard to manuever already.... NOTHING is impossible...I am already over 3" dropped and going lower before the bags go on in a few months...dig some inverted strut tower mounts to get 2 more inches to the drop...so when I do the mounts I will be at 5" slammed! Some of us want to go LOW really low....like it or not...just my desire
Chop it channel it bag it...even a shopping cart can look coolerhttp://www.eblackdesign.com3/10/06 ... Thanks for the good times '03 Vibe GT ... The '05 Matrix XRS now has the honor.
damronjr
Posts: 5179
Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:30 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (idontknowwhatimdoing)

Post by damronjr »

Quote, originally posted by idontknowwhatimdoing »NOTHING is impossible...I am already over 3" dropped and going lower before the bags go on in a few months...dig some inverted strut tower mounts to get 2 more inches to the drop...so when I do the mounts I will be at 5" slammed! Some of us want to go LOW really low....like it or not...just my desireJust out of curiosity, but where are you getting your bags and how much are they going to run you? I am in desparate need of them, but I'm not sure where to get the best deal on them.
Jason Damron, San Diego, CA, Supercharged 2004 Vibe base - Gone to the wind My Vibe pics on Cardomain2009 Chevrolet HHR SS!
idontknowwhatimdoing
Posts: 152
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:23 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (damronjr)

Post by idontknowwhatimdoing »

The strut bags run about 1400 for the four corners...add about 400 for the tank, compressor, valves, fittings, guages, hose, etc... for about 1800 for the set-up.You can go less by using sleeved universal strut bags, but not sure on the fit.There are a couple of companies showing vibe kits.
Chop it channel it bag it...even a shopping cart can look coolerhttp://www.eblackdesign.com3/10/06 ... Thanks for the good times '03 Vibe GT ... The '05 Matrix XRS now has the honor.
damronjr
Posts: 5179
Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:30 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (idontknowwhatimdoing)

Post by damronjr »

Quote, originally posted by idontknowwhatimdoing »There are a couple of companies showing vibe kits.Here's the air ride suspension (air bags) kits I've found:http://airbagit-store.com/prod...89376And another:http://www.airliftcompany.com/...x.htmAnd another:http://207.97.200.166/index.as...y=175And another:http://sites.wsupdate.com/neve...id=74Have you found any any cheaper that are full kits for sale that I don't have to have custom made? I might check on some custom shops around here just to see what they would charge.
Jason Damron, San Diego, CA, Supercharged 2004 Vibe base - Gone to the wind My Vibe pics on Cardomain2009 Chevrolet HHR SS!
idontknowwhatimdoing
Posts: 152
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:23 am

Re: is my vibe too low ???? (damronjr)

Post by idontknowwhatimdoing »

Yeah man those are the kits, but they WACK you for the parts other than the bags....valves, fittings, tanks and compressors are sooooooo much cheaper when you get them through other channels.........these are all just industrial components that have a "CAR" label on them so they can charge you big time.
Chop it channel it bag it...even a shopping cart can look coolerhttp://www.eblackdesign.com3/10/06 ... Thanks for the good times '03 Vibe GT ... The '05 Matrix XRS now has the honor.
Post Reply