General Ideas....

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:27 pm

Ok, I'm thinkin that since I couldn't get the Sport Package for my car, I may wanna do some other mods instead. I'm asking everyone to post some ideas or things they'd like to see. Any suggestions welcome.And audiovibe, I looked into baggin the car, but I think I'll end up spending over $1,000 on it, so it's out of the question...for NOW anyways.My current ideas are Drilled/Slotted Rotors Rear Drum-to-Disc Conversion New Brake Calipers (front only) Strut Tower Brace (if anyone is selling one let me know) Ultimate Retrofit projectors Having leather stitched into the seats down the center (White of course) Red LED Underbody Lighting Roof Caps (roof rack removed)

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:35 pm

please don't put any kind of underglow on the car.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:47 pm

Quote, originally posted by AKLGT Â»please don't put any kind of underglow on the car. Ditto!!

Blanco_Diablo · Post by **Blanco_Diablo** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:54 pm

Buy my component speakers...LOL! Plenty of money left over Projectors would be a nice upgrade too.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:03 pm

Not fans of the underglow, huh?I'm not too sure about it either.I don't plan on doing ALL the stuff on that list, just a couple things.You two got any ideas?

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:05 pm

Quote, originally posted by Blanco_Diablo Â»Buy my component speakers...LOL! Plenty of money left over Is there any modding required? What all is included exactly?

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:21 pm

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â» Drilled/Slotted Rotors from a decent brand only... Rear Drum-to-Disc Conversion a lot of work New Brake Calipers (front only) to go with the new rotors! Strut Tower Brace (if anyone is selling one let me know) Ultimate Retrofit projectors Having leather stitched into the seats down the center (White of course) Red LED Underbody Lighting Roof Caps (roof rack removed)

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:35 pm

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Not fans of the underglow, huh?I'm not too sure about it either.Look, I know they keep making the movies, but Fast and Furious is way too ricey and outdated. Underglows were cool in 2002. You don't own a Honda, my friend. Underglow = RiceAs for ideas, beef up your suspension with some front and rear sway bars to get rid of the insane amount of body roll that is the Vibe. If you don't have decent springs, get some. The Tein S are pretty good. Upgrade the exhaust. i recommend the Magnaflow. add an intake. do things that will actually improve the car's handling or performance or you are just another all show and no go. Besides, you got those big heavy wheels on the car, you need some extra oomph to help offset the added weight.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:51 pm

I don't mind it being all show tho....call me crazy, but I like sticking to the aesthetic mods. Never been a go-fast fan. I like comfort and looks.And I do like the idea of exhaust, but I think I'd rather just get a nice tip welded in place of mine, while it would sound nice, I feel it may get aggravating at times when I want quiet.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:02 pm

Brandon, I call dibs on your cross bars and hardware to secure them. That is, if they come off cleanly. I know it can be a b@tch to get them off. Price? Shipping to 48073? I don't need the rails that they slide in, just the cross bars. And, that's if you even decide to take them off. Gettin' a little ahead of myself... Also, I'd hold onto your current calipers. You did a nice job of painting them. Maybe go after the retrofits, like you listed. Keithvibe will give a thumbs-up to that. And, so will I

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:37 am

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»Brandon, I call dibs on your cross bars and hardware to secure themThey're all yours when they come off. I'm thinkin I'll get roof caps and paint em black.And maybe keep the calipers, but get new pretty rotorsAnd then I'll do the Ultimate Retrofit projectors, if he offers a more blue-ish bulb. Maybe 8500k?

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:36 am

..........darn, I was going to say buy a nitrous kit.........On the other hand, I would put the roof rack caps on the top of the list. Very subtle but effective at the same time.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:23 am

So where is a good source to buy the roof caps and rotors?Anyone know a good place to buy from?

bassplayaz06 · Post by **bassplayaz06** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:28 am

find a GT in a junk yard or wherever and yank the rear suspension out and put it on yours. comes with disc brakes.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:15 am

good idea

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:52 am

Why the whole suspension?? I would assume that would be no different to get the rear brakes. Just take all the brakes from the rear and make sure you get the brake lines and the backing plate also lots of guys are doing it on newcelica between the two models. Look there for info should be very simaler set ups

bassplayaz06 · Post by **bassplayaz06** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:34 am

so then the backing place and ABS systems are right for the discs. except, you'd have to changge out the brake lines and get rid of stuff like the metering and proprtional valves that keep the discs from activating before the drums.

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:47 pm

Ok I stand corrected. Abs changes things I suppose wasent thinking of that I don't have it myself and never have so I really don't know anything about it

audiovibe · Post by **audiovibe** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:10 am

How about getting some stuff hydro dipped. You could get everything wrapped in money or the ed hardy skulls on all the dash pieces, there is a pink laptop in the samples pages to show to show the skulls. http://www.tvhydrodip.com/samples.htmlHe is an acquaintance of mine and is on the cheap. If you contact him just tell him Aron sent you.

bassplayaz06 · Post by **bassplayaz06** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:19 am

well i'm learning all this stuff right now in auto tech class. had to learn all about front disc/rear drum set-ups. there's metering valves and stuff to keep them equal. the rear brake line would need to be replaced, which would come from the wrecked GT.

TONY TAT2 · Post by **TONY TAT2** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:23 am

I kinda skipped any mods on the Vibe & paid off the wifes G6 this month.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:00 am

I'll look into it Aron

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:53 am

Quote, originally posted by AKLGT Â»Look, I know they keep making the movies, but Fast and Furious is way too ricey and outdated. Underglows were cool in 2002. You don't own a Honda, my friend. Underglow = RiceAs for ideas, beef up your suspension with some front and rear sway bars to get rid of the insane amount of body roll that is the Vibe. If you don't have decent springs, get some. The Tein S are pretty good. Upgrade the exhaust. i recommend the Magnaflow. add an intake. do things that will actually improve the car's handling or performance or you are just another all show and no go. Besides, you got those big heavy wheels on the car, you need some extra oomph to help offset the added weight.DAYEM!!! I couldn't have said it better myself!!I think I LOVE you!!This Babe knows her STUFF, Man!! Pardon the intended pun, but I live with a woman that doesn't know and couldn't care less and it is sometimes very frustrating. Your post is, to say the LEAST.... VERY refreshing coming from a woman. (I also hope this doesn't come across a sexist, because it is not intended that way.) No underglow. Bad move and outdated, as AKL stated.Brake rotors, well.... if you are not racing the car, you do not need the best, but be prepared for additional brake noise. (I have cross-drilled rotors on my Mazda3 and was surprised by the noise at first.)New calipers: I assume you are talking about bigger calipers with additional pistons that cost an arm and leg? If so, don't bother, unless going for track time. The only thing(s) you will get are slightly cooler rotors under extreme braking and a much thinner wallet.Strut tower brace: There is one currently FS in the FS section here, I am not good w/brand names but it appears to be a very well braced triangulated unit that might offer additional strut support... under heavy cornering.UR retrofit: If wanting HID's, it's the only way to go, but as even Keith says, pricey.Rear disc conversion: Could be a problem physically, and you are not liable to notice any difference from the driver's seat, but I would do it anyway. Remember please that re-biasing the front to rear braking will be required.

B14CK_H4WK · Post by **B14CK_H4WK** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:15 pm

if you really want the roof caps i would call Ground Dynamics and tell them you want the roof caps for a pontiac vibe 2004 or so on. Below is the details when i bought mine. they dont list the parts on their site but they have them. Just DO NOT BUY the RK Sport carbon fiber caps, they are cut terrible and will fall off!Order Details:CodeItemQtyPriceTotalED10558803-08 Pontiac Vibe Graphite Roof Cap ( Duraflex )1$169.00$169.00 Sub Total: $169.00 Tax: $0.00 Shipping: $42.08 Grand Total: $211.08

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