GenVibe.Com at the 2003 SEMA Show

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:06 am

I'll be updating the GenVibe Photo Gallery all week with pics from the 2003 SEMA Show ongoing this week in Las Vegas.Click below for the photo gallery and check back daily for new pics!Photo Gallery: http://gallery.genvibe.com/gallery/SEMA2003Here is the list of the complete mods on this Vibe:-GM Supercharger Kit - PN#12498927 (claimed 175HP)-Vibe Sport Appearance Package (except for front) - PN#12498806-Custom front fascia-Projector beam headlights-Performance tuned shocks and struts-Lowered wheel-to-body ride height-Corsa cat-back exhaust-Stainless Steel Brake Corp. custom rotors and calipers-Custom 18" Wheels (make: Panther)-BF Goodrich g-force T/A KD performance tires-Racing-inspired front seats with four-point belts-Rear seats and door inserts match front seat color scheme-Electric Blue optically enhanced exterior paint developed by Color Design Studio of America and produced by Sherwin WilliamsPost your preliminary feedback as you wish and feel free to discuss what you like and do not like about this vehicle - I can relay this info to the right people during the week! Enjoy.P.S. Complete coverage, pics, and new information will be released during the show!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:16 am

The body kit rocks. The wheels rock. The color is awesome. It'd be better if it didn't have that shelf on the rear hatch though.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:25 am

To be honest, the color is nice, but I don't really care for all that other stuff. Like trying to Matrixify a vibe, I like the cleaner look of the stock vibe better. But that's just me. How about a straight side shot of the car?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:28 am

All looks good to me! I also notice the two bulb light assembly that would be nice to have. So how do you like Sin City Nick?

c17il3 · Post by **c17il3** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:35 am

That front airdam/valance is awesome. Think they would sell it?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:49 am

i want those headlights!

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 12:16 pm

what i dont get is, why do the their show vibes never have roof rack on them, but you cant buy them without one...?????? makes no sense

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:17 pm

Nice pictures I really like that color and those mags daddy gotta save some cash for those babies Great job Nick!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:22 pm

Not bad... not bad at all. Not sure if I would get a Vibe in that color, but it sure would stick out and attract attention (I guess that's what it is all about, right?). Can't wait to see more pics!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 9:04 pm

Overall...nice, nice color! I bet those rims will be hard to keep clean.....

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 9:59 pm

Nick,Nice Pics - maybe you could take a stroll through the TRD area and let us know if you see anything that might have some application for Vibes...Looks like a fun show, is this your first one, or can you compare it to prior shows?

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 10:07 pm

drives me nuts, they have all the sh*t on the car for a show, but you can't get it. if they know it looks good and people will like it, why the hell not sell it? like that color, they never have show vibes w/stock colors, why not make that color available if it is so awesome?? "hey look, there's all kinds of cool sh*t we can put on the vibe to make it more spiffy, but you'll never get any of it" great car though.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:25 pm

my point exactly

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:08 am

Nice wheels, color not so bad but not my teaste.Nice to see some roof rack removal kit....

Post by **NSimkins** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:32 am

Update: Added more pics to the gallery as well as inserted more info on this Vibe's mods in my initial post in this thread.I'll try to get some answers to your questions plus your feedback on the Autocross Vibe will be relayed to the appropriate people before the end of the show. Keep it coming!

shimmyt · Post by **shimmyt** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:33 am

I love the race inspired seats....

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:36 am

Wow, that finish and shine are amazing!

Post by **NSimkins** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:39 am

quote:Wow, that finish and shine are amazing!Yes, indeed! I wish I could have the whole group (woo!) out here to see it in person - pics only do it partial justice - very nice!Keep your eyes out for more pics coming this week.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:44 am

Can you ask them what type of detailing products they use or recommend for the paint? And of course the plastic cladding?Much appreciated!!

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 7:08 am

Cool Pics.. roof looks soo naked.. I wish I were there to see this live...Will this be a new color for 2005 ?Hmmmm... I love the Vibe and all but I wish as well as most of us that they had more goodies... Sheeesh

vibe03 · Post by **vibe03** » Wed Nov 05, 2003 7:49 am

Great PicsI want those ProjectorzI noticed that they have a front and Rear disc brake - cool.

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 12:24 am

Update - also keep an eye on the 2003 SEMA Show area at GenVibe.com for continued coverage, articles, photos, and information from the show.Also, if you have any more feedback on the Vibe Autocross, post here!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 12:38 am

http://gallery.genvibe.com/gallery/03SE ... oss_int_gm shows Pontiac has a supercharged AUTOMATIC vibe.http://gallery.genvibe.com/gallery/03SE ... x/DSCF0139 shows that Toyota has a superchaged MANUAL matrix.

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 12:48 am

quote:http://gallery.genvibe.com/gallery/03SE ... oss_int_gm shows Pontiac has a supercharged AUTOMATIC vibe.http://gallery.genvibe.com/gallery/03SE ... x/DSCF0139 shows that Toyota has a superchaged MANUAL matrix.From what I was told, the Supercharger for the 5-speed Vibe was not made immediately available due to concerns they had with excessive wheel hop during testing. They said they are hoping to work this out so it can be made readily available very soon.I believe I remember reading or hearing previously that Toyota developed some sort of engine mount modification to the Matrix 5-speed that allowed them to feel comfortable about releasing it for both transmissions.I'll see if I can get more solid info on this by Friday.

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 9:25 am

Official GenVibe.Com SEMA Coverage click hereAlso, if you have any additional comments on the Vibe Autocross, please post them here before 11:00am EST this Friday - after that date I will be providing your comments to the Pontiac reps before the end of the show. Provide comments on what you like or don't like with this concept.Thanks!

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 9:46 am

I love the concept of it!I just hope Pontiac makes available some of the kit parts (NO ROOFRACK and front air-dam) to those of us with Vibes from previous years.At least give the Autocross a manual-automatic (TripTronic) system that seemingly everyone BUT American manufactures are putting into their cars.

mu_ohio · Post by **mu_ohio** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 12:28 pm

I keep hearing people asking for a rack removal kit and I think that would be a good thing to pursue. I for one, would put the money in the pocket of any company that made an attractive removal kit.

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:06 pm

Autocross Vibe - Too much overhang & not aggressive enough. This would scrape the curbs around here in MI, yet it is still subtle enough to miss the front facia. Seems pointless. Not that I liked the GT-R, I think the "shogun" style front facias look the best. There is also a mismatch between the two front openings and they don't even complement each other - it looks like they couldn't remember what shape the upper grills were when they were doing the lower grill. They got close, but it still looks wrong somehow. I know this is pretty subjective, but I don't like this front end - the overall car is well done though. The rear spoilers are growing on me and the paint seems like it's miles deep - even in pictures.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 2:37 pm

quote:At least give the Autocross a manual-automatic (TripTronic) system that seemingly everyone BUT American manufactures are putting into their cars.You can get it in the 04 GP...I believe GM calls it TAPshift

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 6:54 am

Just wow, however noticed that the matrix s/c model had a CAI on it, thought that wasn't possible? Just wish like everyone else that this stuff was available to purchase.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:01 pm

quote:Just wow, however noticed that the matrix s/c model had a CAI on it, thought that wasn't possible? Just wish like everyone else that this stuff was available to purchase.You can install a CAI with a supercharger. It's been done.

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 2:21 pm

Thats what I read too somewhere, so do you think it works okay then if they are showing it off at SEMA? Or is it just for show?

huy397 · Post by **huy397** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 1:38 am

Is it just me or do the sport seats and auto-trans really look funny together ? hehe.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 1:46 am

well, since the seats don't make the car faster, no.

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