My first Vibe

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:24 pm

I bought a 2010 Vibe used from my local Chevy dealer on Monday this week.Base model, 2.4L, 5 speed auto.Even though I've only put a couple hundred miles on it so far, I have to say it's by far my favorite car I've ever owned. I've loved the Vibe and/or Matrix ever since I sold Toyotas back in 2005.Where would be the best place to get aftermarket parts for it? I'm looking to get a cold air intake and strut tower brace, but I'm having a hard time finding either.I'll get some pics up as soon as I get my vinyl and leather work done next week.Thanks Ryan

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by dont13link Â»Even though I've only put a couple hundred miles on it so far, I have to say it's by far my favorite car I've ever owned. my EXACT thoughts within a couple days with mine.Quote, originally posted by dont13link Â»I'll get some pics up as soon as I get my vinyl and leather work done next week. i am very interested to see what it is you will be doing here. and of course welcome i would suggest taking a stroll through the genvibe garage and get a look at what intakes and braces others have and see what catches your eye

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:52 am

Welcome to GenVibe! Can't wait to see pics.

epcIII · Post by **epcIII** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:16 am

Welcome to the site!This doesn't answer your question about the CAI or struts, but if you ever have to buy from the dealer don't buy parts from GM if you can get them from Toyota. So much cheaper.

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:56 am

Regarding a CAI, see here:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=39893I'd recommend the K&N SRI based on the combined experience of people that have them and the easier installation v. a CAI.As for a strut tower brace, I have not seen one for sale made for the 2009-10 Vibe. If one is made for the current generation Matrix, it probably would work as I'd bet the strut towers, engine and the engine bay are the same.edit: Cool! Your question regarding the strut tower brace is answered already here: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=43749Good ol' TRD has one for the 2009-10 Matrix/Vibe.

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:01 am

Oh and welcome to Gen Vibe!

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:28 am

Welcome to GenVibe!

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:40 am

Welcome and congrats!

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:46 am

Quote, originally posted by dont13link Â»Where would be the best place to get aftermarket parts for it? I'm looking to get a cold air intake and strut tower brace, but I'm having a hard time finding either. You brought up the Cold Air Intake... I'm pretty sure that's the Official New-Generation Vibe Mod (TM) hahaha... most of us here with the 09/10 Vibes and the 2.4L engine have the K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake (seen here: http://store.knfilters.com/sea...613TS )... I expect other members here to chime in with the best place to get it for a good price. I believe I have seen people with new vibes and strut braces on here... ah, here is one where someone installed the TRD strut brace http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...tid=0Notice something? Yes, both are listed as TOYOTA parts. For anything that isn't electronic or exterior body panels, the Toyota Matrix and the Pontiac Vibe are basically interchangeable. If you can't find something listed under Vibe, look under Matrix

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:38 am

Quote, originally posted by dont13link Â»I bought a 2010 Vibe used from my local Chevy dealer on Monday this week.Base model, 2.4L, 5 speed auto. Welcome Ryan Just curious as to the mileage on your Vibe and what you paid for it Lots of helpful folks on this site with MANY ideas for modding your new ride. Again .................. WELCOME

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:37 am

My Vibe had 30,700 miles on it when I got it, and I paid $15,300 for it. The dealer is putting two tone white and black leather in it, as well as tinting the windows.

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:40 am

And looking at the SRI, is there a way it can be painted or powder coated?I'm going to paint the engine cover white and leave the letters black, and strip the tower brace and powder coat it white when I get one, if I don't build one myself first.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:22 am

Quote, originally posted by dont13link Â»And looking at the SRI, is there a way it can be painted or powder coated?Yeah. It's powder coated metallic silver, so all you'd have to do is strip the powder coating off and either paint it or have it re-powder coated whatever color you want.Welcome to GenVibe! I have to agree with everyone else about the K&N Typhoon. It's a great mod for sure. I have seen a solid 1-2 mpg increase with it and of course a killer sound when accelerating . eBay seems to have the best price on it. I have ordered two of them on eBay with no issues.As far as the strut brace goes, I posted in your thread about it .

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:33 pm

Thanks everyone for the help on the SRI and strut tower brace. They're next on my list after I get the vinyl graphics put on next week.

TONY TAT2 · Post by **TONY TAT2** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:31 am

Hi !

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:43 am

Can't wait to see pics of it - especially the interior!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:02 pm

Congrats & Welcome to GenVibe!

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:59 am

For those who want pics, they'll be up tomorrow. It got sent to Oklahoma City for the leather, tint, and detail today.

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:30 am

Is the leather custom? Or did you get it from Katzkin?Some day I'd like to leatherize my interior.

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:23 am

I forget the name of the company, but they do custom leather interior kits for exclusively car dealers. Imho, it's higher quality than anything that gets put on at the factory. When I sold Toyotas, I actually had a couple people get the factory leather swapped out with the kits because it was a lot nicer.

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:44 am

That's my understanding as well.The leather in my Honda Accord is just that bonded junk. I think the second time I ever sat in it I snagged a metal piece of my belt and scraped an ugly scar on the seat bolster.

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:52 am

Hopefully it turns out great. I got black with white inserts, and I'm hoping that makes the interior pop like nothing else. Plus, I just got off the phone with my fiance telling me that the custom transformers vinyl is getting put on Saturday. This is going to be a REEEEAAAAAALLY long week waiting for all this to get done.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:04 am

Time to give my late welcome! Welcome, pretty much anything engine/suspension wise for the matrix will work on the vibe. also love the avatar Ryan! are you ready for Transformers: Dark of the Moon this July?

dont13link · Post by **dont13link** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:09 am

Very much so, but it just means there's more toys I have to buy in July. My fiance gets irritated enough with the ones I already have.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:18 am

lol same here, except i dont have a fiance

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