Christmas Lights on the Vibe

[epcIII]

I've been putting up Christmas lights on my car for the past few years (using the plug in the car) and just finished putting them on for this year. People seem to get a kick out of it which makes me happy. I'll post pics tonight.

[VforVIBE]

I've done Halloween lights one year, people were impressed that the Vibe had the house hold plug.

[epcIII]

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »I've done Halloween lights one year, Oh, good idea! I think I hardly use the plug until I use it for the lights.

[lovemyraffe]

Didn't Whelan do this?

[epcIII]

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »Didn't Whelan do this?Took me awhile to find, but yes he did, except mine are on the roof rack. Here's Whelan's thread: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=35690 I really liked what Whelan did--I'm going to see if I can do both!

[Wolfman213]

WHelan did it, I did it, I think there were a few others as well. I need to buy a new wreath this year and hope I still know where my lights are. Gotta wait till after Thanksgiving though. lol

[epcIII]

Thanks for the light-up wreath idea WHelan! Here's some pics: I think I'll do a drive by lighting at my parents tonight.

[Sputnik]

What the heck is that thing coming out of your roof? At first I thought it was a tree behind your Vibe lit up...

[epcIII]

Lol, it's my cb antenna. I have the lights going up that and the radio antenna.I realize the wreath is a tad too big for the car but oh well. I had a smaller one that got thrown away.

[star_deceiver]

Cool!!!

[03VibeOttawa]

This is an inspiring thread.

[808 Vibes]

Nice! Though that size wreath belongs on a mack truck

[hskater26]

i think thats the same size wreath i had on mine last yr. i just went looking for it and i think i threw it away!

[Kari]

I put lights inside the car a few years back: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=7520

[epcIII]

Wow Kari, I just looked at how long ago your light thread was posted--you must be one of the original Genvibers!The first year I had my Vibe I also put them on the inside. I have them outside now by running the cords out of the window (that opens) on the hatch.

[09vGT]

Hilarious! I love it!

[Blanco_Diablo]

Nice!

[Kari]

I joined in Sept. 2003 -- I think the board started in 2002. I looked at the # on the thread URL and felt old. LOLI was in college at the time and had only had the car for a year. I've had it for over 7 years now. And only 63,000 miles. CP was laughing at the fact that I said, "YAY snow!" When I was in Ohio going to grad school I hated snow because it would stick around and get yucky and be treacherous for weeks on end and make it hard to walk on the sidewalk and get out of our apartment parking lot. I love an East Tennessee snow -- the kind that falls, stays on the ground for a day or so, then melts.

[epcIII]

Quote, originally posted by Kari »I joined in Sept. 2003 -- I think the board started in 2002. I looked at the # on the thread URL and felt old. LOLI was in college at the time and had only had the car for a year. I've had it for over 7 years now. And only 63,000 miles. CP was laughing at the fact that I said, "YAY snow!" When I was in Ohio going to grad school I hated snow because it would stick around and get yucky and be treacherous for weeks on end and make it hard to walk on the sidewalk and get out of our apartment parking lot. I love an East Tennessee snow -- the kind that falls, stays on the ground for a day or so, then melts. That's funny, cause I live in TN now and miss the Ohio winters! To me, if it's going to be cold, it might as well snow so you can enjoy it. We use to live near Cleveland and I liked to go skiing at Boston Mills/Brandywine.I can't believe your car only has 63,000 miles--I'm jealous! Mine now has 133,000.

[ou.grizzly]

This is a great thread!I do not think I can do Christmas Lights, but may attempt to wrap Cedar Rope/Christmas Garland around the roof rack

[epcIII]

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »t mat attempt to wrap Cedar Rope/Christmas Garland around the roof rack Oh, that would be cool--post pics if you do!

[epcIII]

Finally got around to taking off the lights last week or so. Here's a couple pics of how I put them on:I used green floral wire to tie down the lights with out having to wrap the lights around the bars: Works great and makes it easy to take off too.I ran the wires up through the hatch: As for the wreath I followed Whelans thread.

[midnighthunder89]

I did the same thing with my safari next year you need the santa hat on it http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2459448

[epcIII]

Well, it's that time of the year again! I've been out of the genvibe loop for awhile, but here are some pics of this years lights. I switched to LEDs since they have plastic "glass" and will hold up better. Also put up a "Merry Christmas" sign on the rear view window.

[lowincash]

very nice

[CAMOGIRL]

So cool!

[star_deceiver]

Cool! Get any hassles from the cops with the lights in the rear window?

[LavaIlliniVibe]

This is one of the most awesome things I have ever read/seen on this site! Thank you for sharing the joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep on Vibin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PS: I will be putting my lights on tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[epcIII]

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »Cool! Get any hassles from the cops with the lights in the rear window?No problems from the cops so far! Have to admit I look in the rear view mirror when I pass one.