What did you do to your Vibe today?

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:32 am

Quote, originally posted by lannvouivre Â»The clear coat got on my paint though and I'm not sure how to get it off. The instructions said it wouldn't harm it but didn't say anything about what to do about it. The clear coat is also a little uneven in a couple of spots, and I don't know how to smooth it out.Next up: Need to fix paint and clean the upholstery; it's very splotchy due to its previous job as a rental vehicle. Looks like you got some good results. But you're not likely to get good results from a clear coat spray can, unless you are very good and in doors.The clear coat overspray should come off easily. Use some Dupont #7 polish.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:24 am

Got a new eyebrow put on today!

DoubleBaril · Post by **DoubleBaril** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:26 am

Bought new component speakers for the front doors!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:27 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Got a new eyebrow put on today!I need pictures!I had one put on last summer and it looked terrible because of the dot matrix (vibe ) around the mirror, so I pulled it off. I'd really like another one if I could find someone to do it where it actually looked good.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:33 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»I need pictures!I had one put on last summer and it looked terrible because of the dot matrix (vibe ) around the mirror, so I pulled it off. I'd really like another one if I could find someone to do it where it actually looked good.Here ya go! He did a really good job, and it only cost $15.00! It also looks very blue and it doesn't look that way in person!

lannvouivre · Post by **lannvouivre** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:43 am

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â» Looks like you got some good results. But you're not likely to get good results from a clear coat spray can, unless you are very good and in doors.The clear coat overspray should come off easily. Use some Dupont #7 polish.It was actually some wipe on stuff. Man, I really like how well it worked; my aunt and mom and BF's mom were very impressed with it. I just wish I'd done it more slowly so that I could have overlapped the strokes a bit better Thanks for the advice, I'll probably try and pick some up tomorrow.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:56 am

A few days late on this one...I registered my Vibe and my wife's car in Colorado!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:08 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Here ya go! He did a really good job, and it only cost $15.00! It also looks very blue and it doesn't look that way in person!That does look really good Ethan! $15!?! Ziebart's charged me $55 and they did a crappy job .I'll have to check out other local tint places I guess. See if I can find someone who can make it look as good as yours.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:06 pm

I went about it a different way... Had a couple of cracks filled on the windshield a couple months ago, and one was so big, it finally expanded to a third of the whole window, so last week i got the windshield replaced. I made sure it had the dot matrix in front of the mirror as well as down the passenger side, but this also had the visor strip along the top. Score!

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:01 pm

'Been a while since I've posted in this thread.Drove it to San antonio and back today. Had to take the grandson (and wife) to the Alamo and River Walk. We ate @ Rita's on the River and went to Ripley's just for fun.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:38 pm

Yeah Carrie definitely check around! $55.00 sounds a bit outrageous. So far so good, no bubbling around the matrix (vibe).

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:37 am

I drove it to a job interview and killed it! Uh.. The interview, not the Vibe. Hear back first of next week, keep your fingers crossed for me!

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:18 am

Sold it!

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:26 am

Quote, originally posted by Neouka Â»Sold it! Shut up!!!! But post pics of that B.A. Focus when you get it!!!!Good luck, camo!!!

Adam24303 · Post by **Adam24303** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:19 pm

Yes good luck camo!

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 am

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... Â»Shut up!!!! But post pics of that B.A. Focus when you get it!!!!Take a peek at this thread here, I've got a bunch of pics posted on page 1 and 2! Definitely is nice having something brand new.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:19 am

Got a speeding ticket. 64 in a 40. Win.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:48 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Got a speeding ticket. 64 in a 40. Win.So much for that new radar detector huh .

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:56 am

LOL! That sucks man, let me guess... Laser trap? What was the damage?

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:24 am

time for a new rear wiper motor. i disconnected it today until i get a new one ordered i keep trying to use it out of habit and getting the wiper stuck up.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:47 pm

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»So much for that new radar detector huh .Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»LOL! That sucks man, let me guess... Laser trap? What was the damage?Not sure yet.. I know the ticket is going to be AT LEAST $250.00As far as insurance.. I'm dreading it.. And it wasn't as bad as it sounds. It was a little hick town with maybe two cops. Their city limits go WAY outside of the city, so the speed limit was still 40 and not 55, but I was on open road. I never go more than 10 over.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:05 pm

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Not sure yet.. I know the ticket is going to be AT LEAST $250.00Ouch !

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:12 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Yeah Carrie definitely check around! $55.00 sounds a bit outrageous. So far so good, no bubbling around the matrix (vibe). yeah that is really high for a strip. i had my entire windshield tinted for around $50.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:08 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Got a speeding ticket. 64 in a 40. Win. Oops...maybe you can get the manufacturer of the shiny radar detector to help with the cost.

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:27 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Not sure yet.. I know the ticket is going to be AT LEAST $250.00As far as insurance.. I'm dreading it.. Do you have the option of taking a defensive driving course in AR? It's still a PITA, kind of, but does reduce the amount you end up paying, and keeps your insurance costs in line too.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:02 am

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»Do you have the option of taking a defensive driving course in AR? It's still a PITA, kind of, but does reduce the amount you end up paying, and keeps your insurance costs in line too. I don't think they offer defensive driving or I would do it. I can go to court, and be put on driving probation, so if I don't get a ticket within a year it won't go on my license. Though, the thought of court kind of scares me lol. This is my first ticket in almost 5 years of driving.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:27 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»I don't think they offer defensive driving or I would do it. I can go to court, and be put on driving probation, so if I don't get a ticket within a year it won't go on my license. Though, the thought of court kind of scares me lol. This is my first ticket in almost 5 years of driving. In that case you'll have a good case for driving probation. But just for good measure:http://lifehacker.com/software...1.phpI dread cops so much, I panic whenever a Crown Victoria or beige Charger (yeah, my local PD has a beige Charger...), or black/white Charger or even lowered Tahoe enters my vision. I never like to be over the speed limit. 5mph tops, unless traffic is moving about 63 in a 55, in which case even my drivers ed teachers told me to go with the flow of traffic to avoid risk.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:37 am

Thanks for the link. I was overly nice of course. He was a young cop so OF COURSE I got the ticket. I normally do 10 over all of the time, unless there are walking pedestrians. He told me "I'm okay with 10 over." But im sure he would've pulled me over for that too. Oh well..

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:35 am

The Vibe and I have been busy this weekend...Yesterday morning we hauled 3 5 gallon buckets and 2 gallon jugs of used oil, along with 3 gallon jugs of used anti-freeze to the local health department for recycling. Didn't spill a drop I might add .When we got home, I gave it a wash, followed by a clay barring, followed by another wash and finally a coat of Nu Finish Scratch Doctor. I also wiped down the engine compartment, detailed the interior and installed my new $99 sticker .This morning I got up early and did the second and final coat of wax (Mother's Pure Caranuba Wax). Then I did the 25,000 mile oil change, checked all the fluids, inflated the tires to 32 psi and the spare to 60 psi, checked the lug nuts and cleaned the air and cabin filters.I also did the 25,000 oil change and all the other maintenance stuff on my mom's Vibe as well.Needless to say, I'm exhausted. I'm off to take a nap !

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 2:41 am

not a vibe, but this weekend I replaced the shocks, front differential, axle ujoints, shocks, radius arm bushings,and wheel seals on my Ranger.

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jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:48 am

Rotated the tires (I know, yawn), but nearly passed out in the heat! And it's gonna get even hotter in a couple days. 100 by Thursday.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:41 am

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»Rotated the tires (I know, yawn), but nearly passed out in the heat! And it's gonna get even hotter in a couple days. 100 by Thursday. I know! I must have sweated off quite a few pounds between yesterday and today .

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:36 am

I haven't driven my Vibe in over a week *sniffle* but it's put over 1,000 miles on it for business driving in that time- my husband is a videographer who has been using it to commute to his various jobs across Chicagoland, since he has a lot of gear (and since the Vibe is technically the business car). And I don't get it back for a whole 'nother week! *sigh*

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:43 am

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»I haven't driven my Vibe in over a week *sniffle* but it's put over 1,000 miles on it for business driving in that time- my husband is a videographer who has been using it to commute to his various jobs across Chicagoland, since he has a lot of gear (and since the Vibe is technically the business car). And I don't get it back for a whole 'nother week! *sigh* I would be devastated if I couldn't drive the Vibe for a whole two weeks .

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:28 am

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»Rotated the tires (I know, yawn), but nearly passed out in the heat! And it's gonna get even hotter in a couple days. 100 by Thursday. Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»I know! I must have sweated off quite a few pounds between yesterday and today .What are you people complaining about? It's been well over 100* everyday (currenly 102*, but seen it as high as 108*) for months around here!!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:56 am

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»What are you people complaining about? It's been well over 100* everyday (currenly 102*, but seen it as high as 108*) for months around here!! :0We're complaining because these temperatures that we had today and are going to be having all week are above normal for us. It's ridiculously hot and humid . The humidity is what makes it really bad.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:03 am

Rotated tires. After 33K my Kuhmo ASXs are wearing nice & even.

2002sportside · Post by **2002sportside** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:56 am

Removed the intake, header, UDP, mount inserts, and strut bar.

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:34 am

I must inquire, what is udp and why remove the goods?

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:22 pm

The Vibe sat in the parking lot all day.But since there seems to be much griping about heat, sun, summer and such... here's a friendly reminder...

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»....and installed my new $99 sticker .my stickers are better and cheaper!===============================not today, but yesterday i drove back from South Carolina (680 miles or so one way).

2002sportside · Post by **2002sportside** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:41 am

Quote, originally posted by silverbullet Â»I must inquire, what is udp and why remove the goods?Underdrive pulley. Smaller crank pulley to lessen the parasitic loss of accessories. Parts came out so I can sell the car.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:43 am

Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack Â»my stickers are better and cheaper!I'm sure they are Geoff . On the plus side, when I went to remove the old sticker, one small piece came off first and the rest came off as one whole piece . It doesn't take much to make me happy !

ligion · Post by **ligion** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:37 am

Washed it! Terrible lighting, the sun was just going down, and it was my crappy pocket camera.

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DoubleBaril · Post by **DoubleBaril** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:55 am

Was thankful the AC was working...temps hit 47 degrees Celcius today, in other words 117F

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:23 am

My mom's Vibe turned over 25,000 miles Sunday. Mine turned over 25,000 miles yesterday.I just ordered what I hope is indeed the part I am looking for from GM Parts Direct. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of a goody for the Vibe from eBay.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:24 pm

I debadged the doors! Camogirl's Vibe is what pushed me to do it. The first was a REAL paint, but the second was significantly easier. Maybe b/c of experience, maybe the fact that I used waxed floss on this door, or maybe that this one had been baking in direct sunlight. Either way, I'm happy that they're off! Now I'll find a spot to put them!

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:41 pm

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 Â» Now I'll find a spot to put them!Front bumper under the headlightAbove the rear window to the sideEngine coverEngine bay fuse box coverPassenger side dash between the ventsheadliner between the two visors (not sure how you'd mount em tho)

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:11 pm

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 Â»I debadged the doors! Camogirl's Vibe is what pushed me to do it. The first was a REAL paint, but the second was significantly easier. Maybe b/c of experience, maybe the fact that I used waxed floss on this door, or maybe that this one had been baking in direct sunlight. Either way, I'm happy that they're off! Now I'll find a spot to put them!Cool! I think I'm going to put one up behind rear window, just above the roll, or the "hip" if you know what I mean. Gotta get on my friends here at home so I can send these badges off like I promised!----------------AND installed the K&N Drop in filter that arrived in the mail yesterday and installed a new cabin air filter. Pretty sure it's never been replaced or cleaned. NASTY!! There were pieces of what looked like the foam filter at the top, but it was intact on the outside. Anybody know what I should call this to get a new one?EDIT #2: As I hoped, the replacement of the cabin filter fixed the issue I was having with the air not coming out of the vents at proper speeds. I now have FULL ON AC!! WHOOP WHOOP! Not a moment too soon since I've been enjoying a week and a half of 110 degree days, and its supposed to cool off tonight lol. Oh well, I'm proud because I accurately diagnosed the problem and fixed it!Also need to replace front brake pads. will do that while wheels are off for painting and while its taken apart, I'll spray the calipers too

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:14 am

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Front bumper under the headlightAbove the rear window to the sideEngine coverEngine bay fuse box coverPassenger side dash between the ventsheadliner between the two visors (not sure how you'd mount em tho)I can't do the headliner idea because I have a sunroof, and that's where my lights and switches are I think I'll put one on my grille and the other between my vents

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