Happy new year and what I hope to do to the Vibe... Trailer HitchCold Air IntakeLouder ExhaustWe'll also see if we can get some frozen lake driving in as well as a few more trips to Portland.My New Year's Resolution: More road trips!!! 2010
finish paying it off!hopefully some more mods.Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »Happy new yeari'll wait until i experience the year a bit more before i jump to conclusions about its state of joy.
I'm hoping to pay it off as well, we shall see.As far as mods, I plan on modifying all the dirt and debris out of the inside . My wife has been driving the Vibe more than I have lately, with children in the back, so there's a sea of little crumbs and half-sucked suckers on the floor and bench. Car's in desperate need of a detail.I do plan on finally installing my brass shifter bushings, debadging the car and perhaps painting some of the interior trim. I'd love an SRI as well, but I don't really see that happening
james / bodhi tree studio / tattoos & illustration / http://www.bodhitreestudio.comebay store : vintage clothing & toys---03 Satellite Vibe GT // 04 Neptune base // 1986 VW Golf // 1990 VW Golf GL---
Today I changed the oil, coolant, ant headlight bulbs. Soon I plan on changing the manual transmission fluid.
"Don't look to the government to solve your problems, the government is the problem." Ronald Reagan"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin.
Just try to keep it running- she has 164k on her!Seriously, a new outside driver rear door handle (broken off), new seat covers all around, and a new headliner (former owners were smokers!).
i planning on installing Hotchkis anti sway bars along with a strut tower brace to complete the suspension. maybe tint the windows this year and install HIDs idk.
for 2010 I plan on driving mine but it has to wait till it gets nicer out as I am to lazy to swap wheels. Other then that the exterior will return to stock and the vibe will be my Daily when I buy a new car.Aron
Vibe is gone and will be missed as I've gone country style
The PLAN:SwaybarsHeated MirrorsHeated Seats (especially more important here lately)Fabricate a new deck lid for the cargo areaI really doubt I do the swaybars though. lol
03 GT, Abyss with tupperwareTo Do List: (will take a long time)Front/Rear swaybarsStrut tower barTint windowsReplace rear bumper cover (previous owner rear-ended)Replace upper front bumper cover (cracked)Replace VVTL-i engine cover (previous owner was Hercules)
Payoff a large part of it & finally get some new Polks front & rear !
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
LOL Dont feel bad. I waxed mine for the first time in 2 1/2 years ! Claybar too !
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
TintLED taillight conversionLED CHMSL conversionmore LEDs on the interior, just unsure of what yet. That focus won't be till after the taillight and CHMSL conversions are done thoughrepaint the pieces I screwed up on before (Chrome ring around front grills and chrome strip next to the HVAC)paint the chrome instrument ringsmaybe replace the two missing outside grillsmaybe upgrade the horn
April 2010 Co-MOTM * Custom LED Gauge Cluster swap * LED dome, HVAC, and shifter * Retrofit projector w/ blue halo * Kenwood KDC-HD942U * Herculined cargo area * Debadged *Wolfman's Garage
2011 is my payoff year, so that leaves tint (way overdue), new summer tires and MAYBE a different head unit for 2010! Be fun to see how many check marks we all have come December!
also finish paying it off this year!.. brake fluid flush for extra special new car maintenance. I saw a car show on TV saying its good to do this every two years, seems like a good idea because my car is almost two years old.other more fun but maybe unrealistic things I want.. TRD lowering springsTRD front strut bracesummer tiresextra wheels to put summer tires on. I should really be saving that money for important stuff though.. like buying something worth something I guess. dang maturity.
Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt »other more fun but maybe unrealistic things I want.. summer tiresextra wheels to put summer tires on. I should really be saving that money for important stuff though.. like buying something worth something I guess. dang maturity. we need to have a meet for all us who are paying off our cars this year!as for the rims and summer tires, it is totally worth it. you need a good set of tires for summer and winter. all seasons just don't cut it. by buying this second set you are in fact PROTECTING your valuable investment by insuring that you will have the best traction possible. "maturity" for the win??
1. Take a big chunk out of the payment2. Finally get some Polk front & rear speakers to liven up the sound !
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
Quote, originally posted by B14CK_H4WK »i planning on installing Hotchkis anti sway bars along with a strut tower brace to complete the suspension. maybe tint the windows this year and install HIDs idk.The strut towers are so close to the bulk head (firewall) in these cars, would a brace really make any difference? It seems there is already enough support for all but the most extreme conditions.
FJ's Garage Thread "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe January 2011 GenVibe MOTM
Current:1) Xenonstore.com LED 3rd on the way!2) Hood gas strut kit on the way!3) Brass shifter bushing set on the way!4) Philips X-Treme H4's on the way!Future:1) Highway Blasters 2) Weathertech vent visors3) Install JVC double DIN. Have the HU, need the install kit and warmer weather.4) Install speakers, nothing too fancy or expensive.
FJ's Garage Thread "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe January 2011 GenVibe MOTM
I am considering installing a remote starter this summer... I am really missing it today at -32C... Secondly, I would like to install brush aluminum door steps (GM Accessories)...
Red Hot Metallic 2.4L, 5sp Auto, 17" Chrome Clad wheels, XM
Quote, originally posted by epcIII »Wax it for the first time ever. I know, I know.... Finally did it last week. Used a claybar too and it looks soooo much better!
Quote, originally posted by bull77 »me too and maybe a new paint job in the spring..well the Vibe is paid off With the family growing we needed more room for everyone. So we went to the Dodge dealer and bought a 2010 Grand Caravan. The dealer paid off the remaining balance on my Vibe and gave us payments that were less than the Vibe