..I'm not finished working on the look yet. But it's coming along. Let me know what you think. Photos at:http://www.idjn.net/brian/images/vibe/The car top carrier is a Thule sold at Sears (will be taking off Sears nameplates soon). $129 on sale. It mounts great with the simple "U" bracket kit and some custom drilling so that unit can be placed as far back on the factory rack as possible with just a little clearance so hatchback does not hit it when raised (hole in bottom let's FM antenna go inside carrier!).The wheels are Focal SD5's.
BK2003 Vibe Base | Shadow-Monotone | Anti-Lock Brakes | NAVPower Package | 18" Focal SD5 Wheels | Dunlop 235/40/18 TiresTRD Sport Muffler System | Thule Car Top Carrier | Bumper GuardProjectorz Headlight Accents | LeBra Front Bra | GM Splash GuardsSony XM Radio | Crunch Amplifier | Polk Speakers | Dynamat XtremePhotos: http://members.sounddomain.com/bkane
The effect on gas mileage with the car top has been negligible. I could hear the wind hitting it, and a bit of drag, until I moved it back 5-6 inches (and drilled hole for FM antenna). It's apparently at a great aerodynamic angle now. I can't even tell it's there when driving.I have Auto VentShade Projectorz headlight accent covers. AutoBarn has them for both the VIBE and MATRIX.Use Keyword "Matrix Projectorz" or "Vibe Projectorz". For some reason, "projectorz" by itself won't show results.
BK2003 Vibe Base | Shadow-Monotone | Anti-Lock Brakes | NAVPower Package | 18" Focal SD5 Wheels | Dunlop 235/40/18 TiresTRD Sport Muffler System | Thule Car Top Carrier | Bumper GuardProjectorz Headlight Accents | LeBra Front Bra | GM Splash GuardsSony XM Radio | Crunch Amplifier | Polk Speakers | Dynamat XtremePhotos: http://members.sounddomain.com/bkane