BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT

[BC123]

2009 Pontiac Vibe GTUltra WhitePower Sunroof5 speed manual transmissionTheft-Deterrent Alarm SystemBuild date - August, 2008Purchase date - February 09, 2009Upgrades:Window tint - front 15% / rear 5%Pontiac Vibe GT - rear hatch de-badgeChrome valve capsAluminum sill plates2 - Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S 215/45R18Curt Class II trailer hitchReplace missing wheel center caps Sylvania zXe low beam headlightsDIY custom arm rest coverInstall missing undercarriage cowl clipsK&N Typhoon Silver Intake SystemGrafxWerks VVT-i 16V overlay - redDuplicolor brake caliper kit - redPaint exhaust manifold heat shield - blackFuture Upgrades:A new freaking horn that doesn't sound like the death wail of a discarded, broken, and sad toyMagnaFlow Cat-Back exhaustLED replacement lightsAluminum pedalsGPS Navigation receiverTRD oil fill capTRD short throw shifterOptima battery

[vibenvy]

Welcome to GenVibe! Great to see another 2009 GT owner! It sounds like you've got a good start on mods already ! Looking forward to seeing pictures !

[MrHatchWagon]

Welcome! I, for one, endorse your list of mods! I must say I'm a bit jealous of your tint and intake, perhaps things I'll have to look into come the summer

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by MrHatchWagon »I must say I'm a bit jealous of your tint and intake, perhaps things I'll have to look into come the summer I highly suggest an intake and tinted windows for any vehicle !

[Brandort3]

Welcome to the GenVibe family! Can't wait to see pictures of your Vibe!

[DressedInBlack]

Hey! A West Coaster! Fort Myers is awesome. Welcome to the coolest forum on the planet.

[BC123]

Tint is one of the first mods I make to my cars. The K&N kit arrives today and hope to have it installed by tonight. WOO HOO!!!Oh and thanks for all the welcomes!

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by BC123 »The K&N kit arrives today and hope to have it installed by tonight.You will love the K&N! Can't wait to see pictures!

[BC123]

K&N Typhoon kit is installed - WOO HOO and YEE HAA!!!The install was easy except step 19 bolting the EVAP braket to the intake tube was a little stubborn and challenging.Quick test drive and the sound is SWEET!Not sure on the power gains. Will have to test late at night. Oh and the best part of it all is I got the kit on Amazon for $250. About a hundy less than all the other places I looked.

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by BC123 »K&N Typhoon kit is installed - WOO HOO and YEE HAA!!!The install was easy except step 19 bolting the EVAP braket to the intake tube was a little stubborn and challenging.Quick test drive and the sound is SWEET!Not sure on the power gains. Will have to test late at night. Oh and the best part of it all is I got the kit on Amazon for $250. About a hundy less than all the other places I looked.Looks great ! Glad to hear you're happy with it, although everyone who installs one is ! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the rest of the Vibe !

[BC123]

Finally posted some pics! Check 'em out!

[ponta2147]

If you are looking for a new horn, I really enjoy the Hella Horns that I installed on my 2009 Vibe. Easy install, plus they look sweet behind the grill (but I am a bit partial to red...)

[Brandort3]

Welcome! I love the list of mods you've done to it, and i love the fact you went with the 5 speed manual. I rarely see '09-'10 Vibe's with manuals in them. It's almost becoming a lost skill. Love the Vibe. Enjoy the nice weather in Florida!

[BC123]

@Brandort3 - completely agree. Standard transmission is a lost art and soon to be an endangered species. Every time I buy a car with an automatic all I do is miss shifting on my own until my next car where I buy a manual again. This one is a keeper for the long haul. Especially with gas prices creeping up again.