is the vibe funner to drive after being lowered?

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B14CK_H4WK
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is the vibe funner to drive after being lowered?

Post by B14CK_H4WK »

is it just me or is the vibe funner every day after its been lowered? i don't see a need for brakes anymore.post your vote
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Re: is the vibe funner to drive after being lowered? (B14CK_H4WK)

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Yes the Vibe is MORE FUN to drive lol
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Re: is the vibe funner to drive after being lowered? (B14CK_H4WK)

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I really enjoy the ride with my Eibachs. They've been on for 2 months now.
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Re: is the vibe funner to drive after being lowered? (B14CK_H4WK)

Post by TONY TAT2 »

I have no intention of loweren my vibe.In the 85 im already sitten "below" the frame & actually put a rock part way thru the drivers floor,I went back to get the rock & got it in my garden.
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hells yeah!!!! corners alot better..exit ramps are alot more fun
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more fun 80% of the time? Yes!. All the time? No, I'd say, for me.Once I have more than 400lbs of passenger or cargo in my Vibe, the car can not physically go over a speed bump at any speed or approach angle. With my hefty dad and hulky me, I bottomed out my car the other day on 3 speed bumps at less than 10kms/hr in a parking lot, and was not a happy Viber.Also, a couple of days when it got below freezing out recently, the ride seemed even stiffer, and every road imperfection boomed through the cabin. Made enjoy these last few warmer days with smooth driving even more. I think driving with my 80 year old grandmother will be interesting this winter...
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Quote, originally posted by Feelin’ The Vibe »more fun 80% of the time? Yes!. All the time? No, I'd say, for me.Once I have more than 400lbs of passenger or cargo in my Vibe, the car can not physically go over a speed bump at any speed or approach angle. With my hefty dad and hulky me, I bottomed out my car the other day on 3 speed bumps at less than 10kms/hr in a parking lot, and was not a happy Viber.Also, a couple of days when it got below freezing out recently, the ride seemed even stiffer, and every road imperfection boomed through the cabin. Made enjoy these last few warmer days with smooth driving even more. I think driving with my 80 year old grandmother will be interesting this winter... lol on those days you need to stiffen or soften your shocks, i have noticed with the colder temps that my ride has gotten very very stiff so i softened the shocks a little and now its better again, i have the tein super street shocks and springs. not sure what brand you have but as temperatures change i noticed i definitely have to mess with the suspension settings. Below is what i found works the best for me.Tein SSSummer DampingFront: 6Rear: 7WinterFront:8Rear:9Tein RecommendedFront:6Rear:8Counting from the hardest setting extra weight (sub) in the trunk, the rear is stiffer in the summer and not on teins recommended setting
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Love my hotshkis springs and freedom design strut brace, made a big differance love it.
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