Possible new aftermarket parts for the Vibe/Matrix...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:40 am

There is a guy on MO called "Petertracks". He is the one that runs http://www.neverenu.com & http://www.neverenoughauto.com. He is trying to see if there is enough interest for some new performance parts for us like a midpipe for under $100, a raceheader for under $175, a rear strut tower bar and a AWD rear sway bar. Check out the link on MO and let him know if you are interested: http://matrixowners.com/forums...03660If you are unable to get MO to load try again later. They are having server issues and are awaiting a new server to arrive.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:44 am

ha ha! petertracks, what a great name!

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:53 am

rear strut bar sounds helpful. thinkin it will help tramendusly with body roll.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:03 am

hmm mid pipe and a rear STB. very interesting.....

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:06 am

header midpipe would be sweet....not sure we need rear sway...solid rear end on theses cars keep em pretty stiff especially with right coilover or spring set-up

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:11 am

The rear sway would be for the AWD only since we don't have one available yet. It would help those of us that are not lowered as well as the lowered AWDers to help reduce body roll. I would prefer this over lowering to tighten it up a bit.

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:22 am

hmm I get ya..not sure why you would need a tighter set up on all wheel drive not enough torque in these things to loosen that back end up in any sort of corning situation..if any thing it would encourage the back end to set out

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:24 am

Quote, originally posted by BLAQJAQ Â»hmm I get ya..not sure why you would need a tighter set up on all wheel drive not enough torque in these things to loosen that back end up in any sort of corning situation..if any thing it would encourage the back end to set out it might not drift much, but it leans like a mofo!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:32 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx Â»it might not drift much, but it leans like a mofo!Except in Winter! The AWD does have more lean than the 2WD since we sit higher to begin with.

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:43 am

i bet they do...rear just seems a waste for 4wd application....

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:47 am

be nice to have a full midpipe with 2 bungs for o2 sensor and the af one.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:50 am

Quote, originally posted by BLAQJAQ Â»i bet they do...rear just seems a waste for 4wd application....Why?? It has nothing to do with torque or the back end breaking loose from too much power. God knows we don't have enough power. It has to do with handling. It is is a waste for AWD then it would be a waste for 2WD. Just trying to see where your coming from is all.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:34 am

Aftermarket parts for the Vibe... do those exist? Would be great to see some more!

Katscan · Post by **Katscan** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:13 am

what does a midpipe do? Im still learning about this stuff

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:25 am

I just had to ask this to bluecrush and...umm i thnk i asked him a couple times, didnt drink my coffee this morning Here is his explaination:The midpipe(like the JP midpipe) is from the downpipe to the cat back and uncludes the cats. A cat back exhaust is from the cat -> back. Hence the name catback. Big thanks to BC, that cleared up my confusion and he knows now to ask if i had my coffee yet when i talk to him

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:45 am

To cornfuse you more, some Catbacks do include a highflow cat but not all do.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:46 am

the down pipe being the piece thats connected to the exhast header right? to clear that up

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:03 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»the down pipe being the piece thats connected to the exhast header right? to clear that upYes.

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:14 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Why?? It has nothing to do with torque or the back end breaking loose from too much power. God knows we don't have enough power. It has to do with handling. It is is a waste for AWD then it would be a waste for 2WD. Just trying to see where your coming from is all.I think we are agreeing here....it would make alot more sense for 2wd than 4wd....I just don't think application is worth the R&D time...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:17 am

Quote, originally posted by BLAQJAQ Â»I think we are agreeing here....it would make alot more sense for 2wd than 4wd....I just don't think application is worth the R&D time...I just got word from Happyhooder that us AWD'ers may be able to use the rear tie bar for the '00+ Celica by Tanabe. It just bolts right up for $80. I may be trying it out after the Unichip is installed and tuned.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:14 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»I just got word from Happyhooder that us AWD'ers may be able to use the rear tie bar for the '00+ Celica by Tanabe. It just bolts right up for $80. I may be trying it out after the Unichip is installed and tuned. This could be intreseting I would like a little something to take the "lean" out of my cornering. Whether thats a AWD sway bar or not and if the price is right.

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