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The lounge always seems like a good place for intros.I got to thinking about how a vibe/matrix can be modified. Since the vibe shares so much with the matrix. How much to be exact? Are they the same frame style? suspension,engine,transmission, etc?Is the aftermarket strong, or dwindling due to pontiac shutting doors?I was thinking about the AWD, but read it only comes with the slower engine, and automatic, has a swap for the higher output engine ever been done?
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Blanco_Diablo
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Re: New here (Elite v1)
Search option is your friend when it comes to mod options. Welcome to the site!
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star_deceiver
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Welcome!!!As for mods, anything is possible with the right amount of $$$!
2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
Re: New here (Elite v1)
Quote, originally posted by Elite v1 »The lounge always seems like a good place for intros.I got to thinking about how a vibe/matrix can be modified. Since the vibe shares so much with the matrix. How much to be exact? Are they the same frame style? suspension,engine,transmission, etc?Is the aftermarket strong, or dwindling due to pontiac shutting doors?I was thinking about the AWD, but read it only comes with the slower engine, and automatic, has a swap for the higher output engine ever been done?First welcome!I'm not into mods so can't answer you on this point.I also agree, the AWD isn't needed for most people, those who live in the frozen North would use it but for the rest of us? rare is the need.This car is a Toyota Matrix on everything but the body panels and glass. With minor exceptions (cabin air filter for example) it is bolt for bolt a Toyota. Furthermore this is a Toyota Corolla and it is known as the Corolla Wagon overseas.Parts will be available for many years to come both from Toyota and from the after market world. Body parts may get harder to find as GM abandons the breed but there are so many out there that used parts should be available for as long as most of us care to get them.Overall, it is a wonderful vehicle. Cheap, economical, reliable and the Vibe has it all over the Matrix when it comes to visual appeal!There are unanswered questions on Toyota's plans for the Matrix, we'll wait and see if it continues on into the future.Dave
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lovemyraffe
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Welcome from neighboring state of Illinois.Bob
2009 Pontiac Vibe Red Hot Metallic, 2.4L w/5 speed auto., Sun & Sound Pkg., Preferred Pkg., A/C.2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 AWD"If a man does his best, what else is there?"-- General George S. Patton Jr.