What did you do to your Vibe today?

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:34 am

Sold my stock radio for cash towards new ps3 game 8)

jd521 · Post by **jd521** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:56 am

Since it was my birthday today. My son was kind enough to give it a total wax job.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:46 am

Fixed my rear bumper with zip-ties!

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:05 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Fixed my rear bumper with zip-ties! :DDude, that's pretty ghetto, don't cha' think?

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:27 am

WELL.. duct tape would have been ghetto.. But you can't see them.. its under the bumper.. so its all good.. Didn't want to have to pay for a plastic round clip when a zip tie does the same thing!

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:39 am

Re-installed my iPod2Car interface.

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 4:26 am

After finishing the install of the rear splashguards yesterday morning (fronts were installed on Tuesday/Wednesday?), and taking pictures of a dirty car, I washed and detailed him out this morning. He's lookin' pretty good now, even if I do say so myself. Too bad I can't preserve that look permanently. The bugs and road tar have been terrible this year. I musta' spent at least an hour just cleaning up that mess before the bath and rub-down.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:21 pm

When I first bought my Vibe....I did the same. They havent stretched or loosened yet. Also used them for the wheelwells.

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:22 am

Quote, originally posted by cptnsolo77 Â»When I first bought my Vibe....I did the same. They havent stretched or loosened yet. Also used them for the wheelwells.Huh? I have no context in this statement to know what you are referring to.

Caretaker · Post by **Caretaker** » Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:18 am

chased and blocked a bunch of loser teenagers with my Vibe after they road through the neighborhood ransacking garbage cans with the front of their vehicles. Too bad their airbags didn't deploy when they continued to make contact with their front bumpers. Now all I need is a red light on the roof and a siren for my Vibe.

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:30 pm

Quote, originally posted by Caretaker Â»chased and blocked a bunch of loser teenagers with my Vibe after they road through the neighborhood ransacking garbage cans with the front of their vehicles. Too bad their airbags didn't deploy when they continued to make contact with their front bumpers. Now all I need is a red light on the roof and a siren for my Vibe.Where's Waveresponder when you need him lolQuote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»Huh? I have no context in this statement to know what you are referring to.My guess is it's in reference to the zip ties.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:20 am

Yup.I was refering to zip ties.

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:44 am

Yeah, I kinda' thought so, but only after I sent the post.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:55 pm

I parked it amongst a bunch of old Classic cars while I was eating breakfast at Cracker Barrel

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:15 pm

Stared at it in the parking lot at work, wondering why it looked so dirty. Then, realized the lawn crew had come by and sprayed it with grass, dirt and dust.::FACEPALM::

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:38 pm

We have these people that come EVERY night at work and leaf blower the garbage down the aisle then sweep it up with their truck Dust covers my carI have to go out and dust it off because it shows when the cars been waxed.I feel your pain bro

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:52 am

Quote, originally posted by Caretaker Â»Now all I need is a red light on the roof and a siren for my Vibe.just get one of these...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnzw_i4YmKkfavorite remix >>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:36 am

replaced a brake caliper D:... needing to replace the transmission very soon too...Since the sticky caliper thing is fixed, I treated it to a wash. It was just the automatic wash though. And it definitely wasn't no-touch All this work just before I plan on selling it too..

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:14 am

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»I parked it amongst a bunch of old Classic cars while I was eating breakfast at Cracker Barrel Nice! I bet they just loved that LOL !

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:29 am

Quote, originally posted by waveresponder Â»WooooWoooo!We have these in Montgomery

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:39 am

Rotated the tires... they're feathering nicely but should make it through the rest of the year!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:45 am

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»Rotated the tires... they're feathering nicely but should make it through the rest of the year!And gave me some much needed and appreciated info on lug nuts !

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:52 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»And gave me some much needed and appreciated info on lug nuts !No problem!!! I'm goin to have to paint those lugs black... with the wheel covers off they stick out like a sore thumb on the black steelies. The left front wheel cover makes a hell of a racket when I hit a pothole and it was tightened on there good... might leave them off for a while...

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bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:53 pm

Hey all. I've been watching the forums for quite sometime and I finally decided to make a name and get some post in, and what better place to start than here? Today I cleaned my vibe after a long day at a mud bog (not on my doing, I hate mudding due to the lack of intelligence required in spending that much money on a truck 20 years old) but it was covered in lame writing along with general dirt so gave it a cleaning. Looking to get into some d.i.y here within a couple of weeks. But anyways hey all.

vibedrivermatt · Post by **vibedrivermatt** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:18 pm

Hello bassrocker! Welcome to Genvibe! hope you enjoy the site as much as I do. I have found it very fun and informative. but how about some pics of yur vib!!

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:50 am

I got a sig update with my garage. Pics were before the cleaning as everyone shall soon see due to the dirt in the engine bay, lol

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:00 pm

Took the vibe out today on a 1/4 mile backroad some trucks use to load up behind a factory. It felt so good to have an enjoyable run. I love how vibes feel like they're riding on rails. Also I'm getting ready for the track this weekend. I'll be getting some stats like top speed, acceleration, so on.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:36 pm

SWEET!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:26 pm

Yesterday I went to the local Toyota dealer to double check that the '09-'10 Matrix cabin air filter is indeed the same size as the '09-'10 Vibe cabin air filter. It is exactly the same size, so I bought one for $24.57 including tax. Chatted for quite a while with the parts guy about how much cheaper Toyota parts are over GM parts. He thought it was great that I had a "GM" and was buying Toyota parts. He even told a couple other dealer employees, "She's got a Pontiac Vibe and she's buying parts here!" . Came home and replaced the cabin air filter in my mom's Vibe. This is the first time replacing it with 15,000 on the odometer. It was dirty, but not too bad since I had routinely used the air compressor to blow it out.I then went to TRDSparks.com and ordered a 10 pack of Toyota oil filters (should last us a year ), 2 drain plug gaskets (a whopping $.85 a piece !) and a cabin air filter (slightly cheaper then the dealer since I was ordering the other stuff). Grand total was $66.51. Not bad at all. I also decided when money allows, I will be ordering DDM Tuning 35w 4500k HIDs for the fog lights and low beams on both Vibes .Today I have to change the oil, check all the fluids, tire pressure, etc. on both Vibes. After that I am going to detail my mom's. Mine will be detailed hopefully tomorrow after work.Busy weekend for me and the Vibes!

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 12:10 am

Along with the Mazda, I gave him his once a week (+/-) bath this morning. Nothing fancy just to get the dust, road grime and bugs off.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:24 am

My box of goodies from TRD Sparks arrived today!Yep... I won't be buying oil filters for a long time !

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:12 pm

Finally got around to painting the black part around my gauge cluster. Now it's similar to psycho's but a little different. I'll have some pics up tomorrow. For now, 3:15 is a little past my bed time.

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:48 am

Painted my interior some today. Got the major parts whited out and got around to getting some pics. Check garage for the pics.

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:56 am

Finished painting the rest of my interior today. Nothing like a good do it yourself project coming out good to make you happy on the inside.

areles · Post by **areles** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:35 am

Took the winter steelies to the powder coater.

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:47 pm

Tinted my headlights today but went way to dark and WAY WAY WAY below the legal limit so pics won't be up until wet sanding and buffing is complete for the final professional look. Here's a pic

areles · Post by **areles** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:19 am

Picked up winter tires today

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:23 pm

Quote, originally posted by areles Â»Picked up winter tires todayWhat brand?Quote, originally posted by bassrocker032 Â»Tinted my headlights today but went way to dark Just a bit... and don't forget to do the fogs as well!

bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:09 pm

I'm leaving the fogs the way they are. I did some modding today on the headlights and sanded a clear circle in the middle to allow light through, I'll have pics up later after I redo the sanded part for a nicer look. Expect pics tomorrow

areles · Post by **areles** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:42 pm

[QUOTE=star_deceiver]What brand?Firestone Winterforce

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:25 am

Quote, originally posted by areles Â»Firestone Winterforce Now all that's needed is snow!!!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:56 am

I detailed mine inside and out for the first time since before the Indy meet (over a month and a half ago). It was so disgusting but looks a million times better now. If only it would stay so clean .

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:07 am

Got my 2nd of 4 free routine services (LOF & Tire Rotation) courtesy of GM. Only good for 1 year so may as well get it done every 3 months even if only 2,200 miles since last.

areles · Post by **areles** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:55 am

We get a little around here every once in a while.

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bassrocker032 · Post by **bassrocker032** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:42 am

Fixed my super dark headlights over the last couple of days. Check sig for pics. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Also disabled DRL today. Happy with how that's working out as well.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:58 am

Took some time today to repaint the silver/pewter dash trim. It had so many scratches when I bought it & has been bugging me since day one. What the heck do people do with thier cars anyway??? Doing it in parts, so I started with the 115V outlet trim piece. If anyone is interested in repainting to the factory color, Duplicolor Perfect Match BGM0490 Pewter Metallic comes very close to the stock trim color. Bought it at advance Auto.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:44 am

Washed the Vibe.. then it rained.. GRR!!

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:48 am

Changed the oil... and it's raining (time to head out on the hwy for my free car wash....)

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:11 am

I completely removed the tint from my headlights using 320grit sandpaper...OUCH!!!!Not to worry tho...I know what I'm doinI ate ALL the way thru the outer layer of plastic and made SURE I got it all.Then I hit it with 800grit. Then wetsanded with 800grit.Last but not least, I sanded with 2000grit. Then wetsanded with 2000grit.Oh, then I buffed it with rubbing compound and waxed it twice. They look better than they did 4yrs ago when I BOUGHT the damn thang! lolPics and a "how to" soon

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:24 am

OH! and I'm ALSO taking out everything I painted on the dash and wetsanding it with 2000grit and buffing it.It's turning out REAL nice! Glassy finish actually. Looks amazing. Bassrocker...you GOTTA try this

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