Michigan meet kicked (removed)!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 9:56 pm

Oh yeah, thanks to Cathy again for letting me drive her Vibe. I got a chance to see how my car would ride if I put lowering springs in it.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 10:00 pm

quote: Thanks to yank_dini for getting the information about the leather interior.Dummy me left the card over to my brother's house right after I left the meet. He already has leather he just wanted some trim. But he thought I gave it to him He has it I just have to go pick it up and then I will IM you....

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 10:03 pm

quote:Yeah it was fun. didn't really talk with many but it was nice to see and learn about my 04 and the stupid fan that helps reduce emissions.. (grrrrr) no CAI for me. so i'll have to find a short ram intake You can't put CAI's on 04's?

Post by **NSimkins** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 11:24 pm

quote:You can't put CAI's on 04's?From the looks of this new emissions-related air pump in the '04 GTs, no. There was a thread over at MatrixOwners a month ago that mentioned this issue as well. Upon closer inspection of an '04 GT at the meet, this pump is located almost exactly in the spot where the filter would be located on the CAI.Jeff Strausser said this was to reduce emissions and to bring the GT into a different emissions category, thus why the '04 GT is now rated at 173 HP vs. the 180 HP on the '03s. We did bring this to his attention about installation of a CAI and maybe we can get this addressed in the future (ie. movement of the pump to a non-invasive area). I'll try to dig up a pic of this new part.We were also told that removing this piece would throw a CEL as it's required to be monitored by the vehicle computer.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 11:38 pm

Great news!!! I called Joel the Sales Manager at Joseph Pontiac this morning and thanked him for having us. I also inquired about having another rally there next year and he said that would be great. He also said that now that he knows what to expect that he can make some different accomodations for us next time. So it looks like it will be at the same location next year. I will probably try to arrange it around the same date next year as well.

Qck Silver · Post by **Qck Silver** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:24 am

Rasermon,Did the GM reps give a price for supply and installation ofthe supercharger ?Thanks Qck silver

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:32 am

To get an idea I would like to know how many hours does it take to install. And then mutiply that by the standard labor rate. That would the price at the very least

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:35 am

From the conversation that Nick had with Jeff Strausser, they will have a set price within a few weeks for the supercharger with installation. As soon as Nick gets that, he will post it immediately. There is a lot of interest in the supercharger and GenVibe will be one of the first to report on a set price.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:37 am

Well now that GM knows that people are really interested. It's time that they get off their a**es

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:40 am

GIMMI! GIMMI! GIMMI! GIMMI! :DTriton: It was alsy great talking with you ^_^I am also so envious right now - discovered that those door handles that you got from Myself are priced at $17 each from the Toyota Dealership (as quoted from a post in MatrixOwners) I'll also say that after seeing your dash kit in person, I might have to go with something ... whee!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:40 am

Here is a pic that I took at Applebee's. You also get to see CaCathy13's back in that picture.

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tau166 · Post by **tau166** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:15 am

quote:Yup.. Now I know the foglights are the same. Now we can get that kit for ours. what kit? a fog light upgrade? I must have missed that conversation.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:17 am

Bunch of pics here: http://homepage.mac.com/geo_san/PhotoAl ... mlSelected images:

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:20 am

I had a blast at the Michigan meet as well. Yank, let me know when you get that Air Intake, and I'll swing out and help ya put it in if you still need me to. Nick, if you need me to talk to Jeff on any issues, let me know as he is a great friend of my family's and has been fixing my cars since I was 16. He also lives about 10 minutes away from me too. Hi Jeff if you're reading this.CohoCarl, thanks for the McDonalds, that was huge.In response to the supercharged Vibe... It did pull away from the no-mod GT, but I was definately able to smoke it from a red light. (3 of us went out to test run it against some GT's) It was fun to drive, but I don't like the Auto. I reached for the clutch with my left foot and almost slammed on the breaks. That would have been funny. Sorry I didn't stay for dinner, I could barely stand any longer as my foot was really starting to hurt. Also, I had a CCR concert to go to that night, and we had a blast. Great meet guys.

CaCathy13 · Post by **CaCathy13** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:32 am

Aaron, you are my arch enemy...i got a cool shot of our vibes parked together....once Mike finishes editing the pics he'll post them. I had so much fun....it was the coolest thing to see that parking lot filled up with Vibes...everyone was so great and it made the trip worthwhile.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:36 am

quote:I had a blast at the Michigan meet as well. Yank, let me know when you get that Air Intake, and I'll swing out and help ya put it in if you still need me to. I sure do. I am gonna order it later this week and we can put it in at my house. Im right around the block from Main Street Billards (Im sure you know where that is) Just IM me or E-mail me when you get back

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 3:27 am

Your stinkin pics don't work on my computer.. haha Just kidding...anyway what LOVEly pics.. Its amazing seeing so many Vibes next to eachother outside a dealer lot.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 3:56 am

I was so busy chatting with other members at meet that I forgot to ask Troy or Jeff what the s/c vibe would get for gas mileage as requested by Salsa. Did anyone at the meet ask about this?

Shadow Realm · Post by **Shadow Realm** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:34 am

Does anyone have any pics of the PIAA fog lights? I would really like to see them.Thank you in advanceShadow Realm

stkos79 · Post by **stkos79** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:06 am

thank you , yes i plan on comming to the next one (*ohio?)the name tags sound like a great ideasince im new here i understand ,thanks for some ideas too , i only had the car 2 weeks all i got was done was the window tint and mono flaps doneso that and the baby keeps be busy but the s/c is looking better for me,for the members that rode in it does it seem like a grand am gt?sorry one more thing since i came later (rain = car wash) did any one snap a pic my car (next to myself's matrix)

mwebb · Post by **mwebb** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:32 am

Yeah I would say that the S/C felt like a GA GT but with smoother shifts

VibeForWinter · Post by **VibeForWinter** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:32 am

Sorry I missed it, looks like it was a great success.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 9:17 am

Hey Rasermon!How bout my new avy?!you like?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 9:23 am

quote:Hey Rasermon!How bout my new avy?!you like?Cool!Gunnery SGT. R. Lee Ermey Now drop and give me 25

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 9:28 am

I got it right off the DVD. One of my favorite movies too. I first saw when I was 12 (go figure)

Post by **NSimkins** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 10:17 am

quote:did any one snap a pic my car (next to myself's matrix)I did.. you'll see it in the main article that will be posted on the main genvibe.com page within a day.

mitro · Post by **mitro** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:53 pm

Ahh... I start to read through this thread and realize that Cathy made a post under my name a few pages back. Thats what I get for letting her use my laptop So here's my official response:WOW! That meet was worth the drive, the money, and the sunburn. I enjoyed it so much I swear I'd move to MI tomorrow. But seriously, I've been to a number of car meets and NEVER been so thoroughly impressed by how incredibly nice and friendly everyone was. It was a true joy and I hope we do it again soon.Thanks to everyone just for being there. Seeing that there are more of us nutjobs out there is a relief. I'd list all the people who impressed me, but all you have to do is look at the posts in this thread... its all of them. A pleasure for sure. Oh and thanks to John and Jon for cruising out there with us.Here are our pictures:http://www.mitro.net/vibe/030628meet.html The first page is from the meet itself and the 2nd page is of our convoy to MI and other shenanigans.Here is one of part of the group that made it to Applebee's: Thanks again for making us feel at home away from home.

Post by **NSimkins** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:10 pm

Great pics mitro! I have the same sentiments about the meet as you do... and pretty much everyone else to were in attendance! I'm looking forward to the next meet, wherever that may be (hopefully the OH meet soon).

Post by **NSimkins** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:26 pm

Feature Story LIVE tonight, featuring the Michigan Rally.http://www.genvibe.com/html/meets/2003- ... ro.shtmlGo easy on me.. my first article. PS - GenVibe.com home page also updated. Still working on the sub-pages (ie. production figures, news articles, etc.).

Hans · Post by **Hans** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 6:06 pm

Saturday was an impressive turnout. I was worried when I woke up because it was raining in my part of town (60 miles from Fenton)Great job organizers, and also thanks to JosephNick, great article. I think you have covered everything.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:10 pm

quote:Feature Story LIVE tonight, featuring the Michigan Rally.http://www.genvibe.com/html/meets/2003- ... ro.shtmlGo easy on me.. my first article. YOU DA MAN NICK!! PS - GenVibe.com home page also updated. Still working on the sub-pages (ie. production figures, news articles, etc.).

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:23 pm

quote:Feature Story LIVE tonight, featuring the Michigan Rally.http://www.genvibe.com/html/meets/2003- ... ro.shtmlGo easy on me.. my first article. PS - GenVibe.com home page also updated. Still working on the sub-pages (ie. production figures, news articles, etc.).They look great Nick.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:26 pm

You all look like a swell group of people gosh darnit.. NO matter where the next meet is I am going!!!!!!!!!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 9:01 pm

Great article Nick! Looks great on the opening page!

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 10:32 pm

OH wow.. I didn't even notice the opening page.... How nice.Jeez this site is really starting to become something special!!!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 11:30 pm

quote: You all look like a swell group of people gosh darnit.. NO matter where the next meet is I am going!!!!!!!!! SAME HERE! I'm so angry I missed that meet...as awesome as the Seaside meet was, it would've been nice to have been with "my people." After all, I was the only Vibe there...Like cibomatto said: Next one I'm at, no matter where it is!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 11:38 pm

ragingfish, you would have enjoyed yourself. The best part was meeting all the members. All good people.

Vibe · Post by **Vibe** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 1:03 am

Super article & great pics. You are quick. Thanks James

PBFlash · Post by **PBFlash** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 8:00 am

quote: You all look like a swell group of people gosh darnit..NO matter where the next meet is I am going!!!!!!!!! Why don't you come to the big meet we're having in August? 72 Confirmed Attending and 34 Maybes. It's gonna be big. I sent you an evite if you're interested. Hopefully we can make the front page of GenVibe too!!!!!

BadVibe · Post by **BadVibe** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 12:52 pm

Fantastic meet with a bunch of nice people! Wow Nick, that article really kicks (removed)! Thanks for the pic of my vibe, it looks sweet!

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 12:55 pm

Nick, Just a quick correction to your front page article, they did allow some of us to drive the Supercharged Vibe. I was fortunate enough to have left my GM Id in my car, and they let me drive it, along with a few other GM employees

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:17 pm

quote:Nick, Just a quick correction to your front page article, they did allow some of us to drive the Supercharged Vibe. I was fortunate enough to have left my GM Id in my car, and they let me drive it, along with a few other GM employeesYeah... you GM employees always get to have all the fun! Thanks for that correction. I have a couple others to make as well as add more pics to the article and will update them this week.

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:19 pm

quote:Hopefully we can make the front page of GenVibe too!!!!!I'm hoping to make it out to that big meet in August as well.. and yes, you will have a front page article.

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:34 pm

quote:Nick, Just a quick correction to your front page article, they did allow some of us to drive the Supercharged Vibe. I was fortunate enough to have left my GM Id in my car, and they let me drive it, along with a few other GM employeesWell, what's your impression of the SC?

SpeedStyleSound · Post by **SpeedStyleSound** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:45 am

Great turnout - glad I was able to get there for an hour or so - had to leave early for the Downriver Cruise in Detroit.More MODS!!!!

mwebb · Post by **mwebb** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:50 am

Hey If any of the pics from the event make it into the magazine that would be awesome! Dont forget to let us know if they do- And thanks for coming!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:53 am

I agree! If you do get pics into your magazine, I know there are several of us who would like a copy!

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:41 am

quote:Well, what's your impression of the SC? Sorry for the late reply, I was up north for all of last week. Anyhow, the supercharger was pretty quick. I have never driven a base model before, but it was pretty smooth. I would have liked a 5 speed though because it really didn't want to down shift when I punched it, but I would think that could be fixed with a chip or something right? Overall, I would get one for sure if they made one for the GT model (wishful thinking I know).