Another Newbie

dood · Post by **dood** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:22 pm

Hello,I've had my "new to me Vibe for 6 months now".It is a 2006 GT (Abyss I think?). I haven't introduced myself until now because I didn't have any pictures of it until this weekend, and I knew I'd take a beating if I said 'Hi' without pics.I'd like to thank everyone for their posts.I had learned a ton from the GenVibe site before the purchase. For example....- I wouldn't have believed the car could actually do 8300 RPM without blowing up. It handles it now problem.- I didn't know what LIFT was. It's pretty cool when it kicks in.- I replaced the stereo with the JVC which fits the hole perfectly and matches the black, grey and chrome of the dash, along with the red and white lights pefectly.- I needed two extra keys and remotes made, the dealer was going to charge $150 each for the remote and $110 for the 'special key' each. I got to remotes off of ebay for $10 each and programed them myself (from directions of this site), and I got matching keys cut from Toyota (because they are the same) for $6 total.So, thanks again everyone.I love my car. It screams! It handles! and I can haul almost anything in it. I feel like I'm driving a suped up go-kart. It cruises great, but I love to punch-it! And of course it looks cool.It doesn't have any mods to it (except for the stereo).Here are some pictures.Dood

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:41 pm

haha!!!! first post AND pics!!!!! you've learned well, grasshopper!nice gt! nice double din install too!now just drop it and the handling will be a little more on par w/the gt power.welcome to the familyoh, and i just noticed the radio's playing some ac/dc...'back in black' maybe?

dood · Post by **dood** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:06 pm

That's right! Back in Black - pretty perceptive of you.By the way, does lowering it stiffen the ride?It already rides stiff compared to the old car... not that I mind.

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:32 pm

welcome to the board. thanks for the pics w/ first post. good to hear your enjoyin the new ride.i want lift

Blanco_Diablo · Post by **Blanco_Diablo** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:36 pm

Welcome, great to see another Abyss join up! And over here on the West Coast too! Love that stereo what JVC model is that? It does go well with the interior.

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:11 pm

Welcome and congrats on the gorgeous Abyss. Rock on!

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:40 pm

welcome to the family. i've learned a lot from the site too, and i love it glad you love your GT. isn't lift great??

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:08 pm

welcome to the forums

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:08 pm

Welcome aboard!

moongdss · Post by **moongdss** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:49 pm

Welcome! Sweet ride

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:07 pm

Welcome...Quote, originally posted by dood Â»That's right! Back in Black - pretty perceptive of you.By the way, does lowering it stiffen the ride?It already rides stiff compared to the old car... not that I mind.it might stiffen it up even a little more... usually lowering springs will have a higher spring rate, making it a little harder ride...Mine's a little bit stiffer, but since I already have 18's on it, the ride was already stiff (lower profile tire doesn't absorb the road as much)

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:13 pm

Welcome!

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:20 am

Quote, originally posted by Kamikaze Â»Welcome...it might stiffen it up even a little more... usually lowering springs will have a higher spring rate, making it a little harder ride...Mine's a little bit stiffer, but since I already have 18's on it, the ride was already stiff (lower profile tire doesn't absorb the road as much)what he said. a little stiffer, but who wnts a ride like a boat unless you're driving a buick?

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:23 am

Black GT, that's what my next Vibe is going to be Welcome

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:58 am

Welcome to the family!

dood · Post by **dood** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:34 am

Quote, originally posted by Blanco_Diablo Â» Love that stereo what JVC model is that? It does go well with the interior.It is a JVC KW-XG700I liked it because it fit the 2-din hole, played MP3 discs, took USB sticks, oh and looked great with the rest of the dash. I didn't want it looking like an add-on. Although I did think about a DVD player.http://mobile.jvc.com/product....age=1

aradlaw · Post by **aradlaw** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:09 am

$110 for the special key' My dealer charged $23 for an extra 2005 key...what makes yours so special?

hieheac · Post by **hieheac** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:33 am

Welcome!

dood · Post by **dood** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by aradlaw Â»$110 for the special key' My dealer charged $23 for an extra 2005 key...what makes yours so special? He thought I was a sucker I guess

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