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Mikey_Ramone
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New Member asking for tips

Post by Mikey_Ramone »

I have a 2003 Vibe base model that I just bought with 61,000 miles. What would be some easy mods for my car. Engine, Interior, Exterior, Exhaust, exc. If not mods tips or anything else are welcome.

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Wolfman213
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Post by Wolfman213 »

Paint the steelies!!! GoodViberations, I think, painted his steelies after they were rusted and it looks a million times better. Plus it's something quick, simple, and cheap to do.
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Post by keithvibe »

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Post by GoodVibErations2004 »

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »Paint the steelies!!! GoodViberations, I think, painted his steelies after they were rusted and it looks a million times better. Plus it's something quick, simple, and cheap to do.+1, I did paint mine and they look brilliant
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Post by lovemyraffe »

I painted my steelies black too. Looks much better when it's done!
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Post by Amtron »

Like Keith said, or:exhaustheaderstrut barpainted dash piecessubshead unitspeakerssome decals from http://www.grafxwerks.com
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Post by Sublimewind »

Quote, originally posted by Mikey_Ramone »I have a 2003 Vibe base model that I just bought with 61,000 miles. What would be some easy mods for my car. Engine, Interior, Exterior, Exhaust, exc. If not mods tips or anything else are welcome.Welcome to GenVibe...!!!Looking through the DIY and FAQ sections would be right up your ally...
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Post by ramenboy... »

hey mikeywelcome to the family!we don't really know what you want to get out of the vibe (handling, a little more speed, cosmetics), so like sublime said, check out the gen vibe DIY and FAQ stuff.
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Welcome Mikey!
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Post by bodhi_tree777 »

pics of black painted steelies? or any painted stock wheels. Thinking of doing this.
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Post by Blueridge9 »

Mikey, Welcome to GenVibe. Since your Vibe has 61K have you done the rec'mn 60K maintenance in the Vibe owner's manual yet? The previous owner might not have done that and passed it on to you. Also have the battery tested and note the age of the tires. If all of that is done get some neon lights, gps, custom seat covers............Here is a link to all the Vibe owners manuals in case your car did not have one. I think Ned posted them awhile back. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1010
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