J_TO_ENVY's Garage - '09 Liquid Platinum Metallic GT

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:27 pm

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »Somehow I just KNEW that this would have been the hardest part Now I'm counting on you to get Michelle's installed in the next few weeks. Let us know when it takes place. Off to bed so I can drive the "Neptune" home in the morning I sent Michelle a picture of her brake light the day they arrived. I told her to let me know when she wants to get together so I can install it for her or at least help her out with it. I know she's more than capable of installing it on her own.I will be anxiously awaiting your post and pictures of the Neptune !

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:45 pm

I see you are logging your MPG at more than one site??? I compared our Vibes today on the MPG Tune site and my GT is getting .01 mpg better than yours Pretty damn even if you ask me. My son should be uploading pics and posting stuff real soon

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun May 01, 2011 1:35 am

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »I see you are logging your MPG at more than one site??? I compared our Vibes today on the MPG Tune site and my GT is getting .01 mpg better than yours Pretty damn even if you ask me. My son should be uploading pics and posting stuff real soonYeah, I decided to start using Fuelly too just for the heck of it. Fuelly gives you the cool little banner to use as a forum signature, so I figured what the heck.That is pretty darn good considering yours is a manual and mine's an automatic. I changed the oil on both Vibes today and this week I am going to clean the MAF sensors to see if that does anything to boost our gas mileage even a little. I can't wait to see pictures from Corey. I saw that he registered as a user last night .

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Sun May 01, 2011 3:18 am

Yeah I'm going to try to find time to get down there and pick up the light this week- I've been kind of busy lately because all of our free time has been spent helping our friends paint/repair/move into their new house.I'm so behind on car projects... haven't done the spring Rain-X, haven't done the spring detail, haven't cleaned the seat covers, haven't installed the horns, haven't even washed the thing (but now I can't wash it until it gets fixed, I'll post pics in another thread of the sadness...)I've gt a log of all of my fill-ups, I should do a Fuelly thing too. Actually, today I need to get gas, and I'm going to spend this entire tank driving in "eco-mode" (not letting the RPM go above 2500, slow acceleration from a stop, lots of coasting with my foot off the gas when possible, etc.) to see how it affects my mpgs. I've been driving like that for the past week to get used to it, and it's not that bad (I only had to break that once to pass a $%!@#% on I-90 who kept trying to match my speed when I needed to get over and exit).

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun May 01, 2011 5:21 am

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »Yeah I'm going to try to find time to get down there and pick up the light this week- I've been kind of busy lately because all of our free time has been spent helping our friends paint/repair/move into their new house.I'm so behind on car projects... haven't done the spring Rain-X, haven't done the spring detail, haven't cleaned the seat covers, haven't installed the horns, haven't even washed the thing (but now I can't wash it until it gets fixed, I'll post pics in another thread of the sadness...)I've gt a log of all of my fill-ups, I should do a Fuelly thing too. Actually, today I need to get gas, and I'm going to spend this entire tank driving in "eco-mode" (not letting the RPM go above 2500, slow acceleration from a stop, lots of coasting with my foot off the gas when possible, etc.) to see how it affects my mpgs. I've been driving like that for the past week to get used to it, and it's not that bad (I only had to break that once to pass a $%!@#% on I-90 who kept trying to match my speed when I needed to get over and exit).No worries. It's not like the brake light's going anywhere . It's all wrapped up in the box in my room. I'm kind of behind too, at least on the spring detailing because our outside faucet started leaking when it was still cold out and we just had it fixed a couple weeks ago. I haven't been able to wash/detail the Vibes yet though because of all this damn rain we keep getting. I did oil changes on both the Vibes today and I cleaned the MAF/IAT sensors so we'll see if that effects our mileage at all. They do seem to idle a little smoother, although I don't know if they really are or if it's just my imagination . I need to start driving like that as well, not that I am flooring it or anything, but I know I could improve at least a little.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:47 am

*UPDATES*Centers Of Rotors Painted Black - 04.03.11GM Accessories Chrome Shift Knob Overlay - 07.20.11

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:39 pm

You found it! Nice, very nice!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:12 am

No, actually the piece I was looking for is the piece around the shift indicator. I got the supposed correct part number from GM Parts Direct, so I went ahead and ordered it earlier this week. Now I am just waiting for it to arrive and hoping it is indeed what I was looking for.I found a really good deal on the GM chrome interior trim package and couldn't pass it up. I only wanted the shift knob overlay, as the shift indicator overlay would be way too much chrome, so I ordered the package for the 4-speed auto because it was so cheap .

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:01 pm

ahhhh, gotcha. just call me Pink, because i "Missundaztood"

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:55 am

Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack »ahhhh, gotcha. just call me Pink, because i "Missundaztood"LOL! Making me laugh as always Geoff !

journeyforce · Post by **journeyforce** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:36 pm

Out of interest regarding your Vibe floor mat and cargo mat. I noticed you were getting rid of them in another post and mentioned they were the revised mats due to the accelerator pedal issue.What is the difference between those two mats? I just got a set of used ones off eBay(you were not kidding when you said they are hard to find) and wanted to know how to tell them apart. Granted I have a manual trans so the pedal issue is not as major as with an auto trans(I can push the clutch pedal down) I got stiffed by Carmax on the OEM mats and needed a set for my car.How is the Cargo mat fit? I was looking at one but decided I wanted the iPod adapter more then the mat at this juncture Thanks

enfield577 · Post by **enfield577** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:56 pm

So, has someone discovered WHICH iPod adapter is the right one for our radios? I was going to get one earlier this year, but after searching thru the forums, it seemed that no-one was sure whether we should have the GM adapter or the Toyota adapter. I didn't feel like spending $$$ and starting the installation, to find out it didn't work.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:24 am

Quote, originally posted by journeyforce »Out of interest regarding your Vibe floor mat and cargo mat. I noticed you were getting rid of them in another post and mentioned they were the revised mats due to the accelerator pedal issue.What is the difference between those two mats? I just got a set of used ones off eBay(you were not kidding when you said they are hard to find) and wanted to know how to tell them apart. Granted I have a manual trans so the pedal issue is not as major as with an auto trans(I can push the clutch pedal down) I got stiffed by Carmax on the OEM mats and needed a set for my car.How is the Cargo mat fit? I was looking at one but decided I wanted the iPod adapter more then the mat at this juncture ThanksCheck this thread out. I posted a bunch of pictures and information on the differences between the old and new driver's floor mat.The cargo mat fits great !

journeyforce · Post by **journeyforce** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:20 am

I just got a USA Spec PA20GM from Crutchfield yesterdayhttp://www.crutchfield.com/p_5...+SpecIt can be had for a cheaper price on eBay/Amazon but I opted for Crutchfield since I have bought from them before and liked them(Plus shipping was 1 day and free to MD customers)It plugs into the XM radio (it has 3 connectors on the harness(one plugs into the XM unit, the other plugs into the connector from the radio to the XM and the 3rd to the device) it allows you to have a iPod controlled by the radio without losing the XM radio. When the device is plugged in Channel 255 shows up and you add it to the preset.I like it so far but I just got it and my standards might be different then yours. I wanted to control and charge the iPod and not have a zillion cables in my console.I really liked the PXAMG from iSimple but they don't make one yet for our cars.It is a bit labor intense as you have to remove panels from the car to run it to the front but nothing too hard just time consuming

enfield577 · Post by **enfield577** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:08 pm

Thanks, journeyforce, that's great news! All I ever wanted to do was be able to control an iPod via the steering wheel controls.Hi, Carrie - sorry to hijack your Garage page to discuss this iPod adapter!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:30 pm

Quote, originally posted by enfield577 »Hi, Carrie - sorry to hijack your Garage page to discuss this iPod adapter!LOL! It's okay Geoff !Hopefully on Wednesday of this week I'll have a new "mod" to post an update about !

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:26 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »Hopefully on Wednesday of this week I'll have a new "mod" to post an update about !New "mod" arrived early !*UPDATE*2010 Vibe Metallic Silver Shift Indicator Bezel - 08.23.11

journeyforce · Post by **journeyforce** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:23 pm

That looks nice. How much of a pain in the rear is removing that part of the dash?

enfield577 · Post by **enfield577** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:05 am

That really makes a big difference! Really looks great!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:31 am

Quote, originally posted by journeyforce »That looks nice. How much of a pain in the rear is removing that part of the dash?Thanks ! It's actually ridiculously easy! First, turn the shift knob counter clockwise to remove it. Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to pop the piece out of place (there's a little indent at the top left corner of the piece near the 115v button). Pull the piece up and off and install the new piece. I did forget to put the two clips that were on the black piece on the silver piece, so I had to take it back off today and put the clips on there, but installation literally took less than a minute. A very easy mod that makes a big difference in the look of the interior.Quote, originally posted by enfield577 »That really makes a big difference! Really looks great! Thanks Geoff ! I am very happy with how much of a difference it brought to the interior. Well worth the $45.00 for sure.

csxt8058 · Post by **csxt8058** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:59 am

Looks nice, much better than flat black.So only the '09s came with this piece black? JR

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:59 am

Quote, originally posted by csxt8058 »Looks nice, much better than flat black.So only the '09s came with this piece black?Thanks! I was very surprised at just how much it brightened up the interior.Yes... all 2009s had black pieces and for whatever reason they switched to the silver pieces on all 2010s.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:51 am

*UPDATE*2009-2010 Vibe 2.4L Base/AWD 16" Wheel Covers - 12.31.11

csxt8058 · Post by **csxt8058** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:03 am

Looks good Still no snow eh? Nothing here either, and it's supposed to get warm again this weekend. JR

lowincash · Post by **lowincash** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:16 pm

super clean! looking good =]

enfield577 · Post by **enfield577** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:18 pm

Quote, originally posted by csxt8058 »Looks good Still no snow eh? Nothing here either, and it's supposed to get warm again this weekend. JRIt just snowed about 4 inches in a couple hours here ... with wind and thunder to go along with it. But the air and ground temp was actually above freezing, so the roads were not REALLY slick or anything. But driving home was a nightmare, because ... you guessed it ... all those ****** with their rear-wheel-drive big old SUVs and and pickup trucks, who couldn't get up a little bitty hill to exit the Army post. I had to bite my tongue to keep from telling them to get off the road, and let those of us who could drive, proceed. Of course, my Vibe had absolutely NO trouble with that snow or the little hills. That is one thing I really don't like about being stationed with the military in Germany ... so many military people refuse to conform to the European norm for vehicles, and they ship huge SUVs and trucks over here, which cause problems like today, not to mention in parking lots, which are made for German cars, not American land battleships.OK, I'll get off my soapbox now. And sorry to rant in your garage, Carrie!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:51 am

Quote, originally posted by csxt8058 »Looks good Still no snow eh? Nothing here either, and it's supposed to get warm again this weekend.Thanks! Nope, no snow yet. We've had a couple "dustings" but nothing more than maybe an inch. I think I am the reason we haven't had any snow around here. The past two winters, I've put our steelies on right before we get our first major snowstorm (usually about December 1st). This year I decided to put them on Thanksgiving weekend because I had time and the weather was nice. It's funny to think that we could still be driving around with our 18s on now, but I know the minute I'd put them back on, we'd get dumped on . It was about 50 today and it's supposed to stay above average through the weekend. I don't mind snow, but I'm certainly not going to complain about this unusual weather we're having.Quote, originally posted by lowincash »super clean! looking good =]Thanks !Quote, originally posted by enfield577 »It just snowed about 4 inches in a couple hours here ... with wind and thunder to go along with it. But the air and ground temp was actually above freezing, so the roads were not REALLY slick or anything. But driving home was a nightmare, because ... you guessed it ... all those ****** with their rear-wheel-drive big old SUVs and and pickup trucks, who couldn't get up a little bitty hill to exit the Army post. I had to bite my tongue to keep from telling them to get off the road, and let those of us who could drive, proceed. Of course, my Vibe had absolutely NO trouble with that snow or the little hills. That is one thing I really don't like about being stationed with the military in Germany ... so many military people refuse to conform to the European norm for vehicles, and they ship huge SUVs and trucks over here, which cause problems like today, not to mention in parking lots, which are made for German cars, not American land battleships.OK, I'll get off my soapbox now. And sorry to rant in your garage, Carrie! LOL! It's okay Geoff . Glad to hear the Vibe showed all those big trucks and SUVs a thing or two when it comes to driving in snow in Germany !

trb · Post by **trb** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:34 am

Nice looking BASE vibe there! I'm so glad we don't have to worry about snow and ice down here, except maybe every few years or so when we have a prolonged freeze for a few days. I've never driven in real snow before, but I do sympathise with you guys when it ices over down here. The idiots down here do not know how to drive in it. I can drive my RWD V8 Mustang in icy weather way better than most of the people down here. I can actually make it up the long freeway overpasses, albeit at an angle sometimes, but I do make it!

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:37 am

Snow isn't that hard to drive in. It actually can be kinda fun!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:43 am

Quote, originally posted by trb »Nice looking BASE vibe there! I'm so glad we don't have to worry about snow and ice down here, except maybe every few years or so when we have a prolonged freeze for a few days. I've never driven in real snow before, but I do sympathise with you guys when it ices over down here. The idiots down here do not know how to drive in it. I can drive my RWD V8 Mustang in icy weather way better than most of the people down here. I can actually make it up the long freeway overpasses, albeit at an angle sometimes, but I do make it!Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »Snow isn't that hard to drive in. It actually can be kinda fun!LOL! Thanks trb ! I'd rather have it look like a Base then look ghetto with plain, ugly steelies !I've been driving in snow, ice, slush, etc. for almost 12 years now. As KITT said, it's really not that bad. As long as you take your time and you're careful, you'll be fine. I love watching the news the next morning after we've gotten snow and/or ice and seeing all the reports of people spinning out on on/off ramps because they were going to fast. It's like people in Chicagoland forget how to drive in snow and/or ice every year .

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:00 am

WOW !!! That even looks better than your Mom's Vibe GT Just don't tell her so

lowincash · Post by **lowincash** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:17 pm

Ok actually took a second look and noticed the rims were different haha Didn't catch it the first time, tiny rims =PBtw ya'll should come down to california, it's been in the 80's these past few days, yesterday was 86 degrees haha

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY » As KITT said, it's really not that bad. As long as you take your time and you're careful, you'll be fine. .Ya, but it's all the other nutz on the road that I worry about. And thanks for keeping the snow away for us girl! Pat

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:37 am

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »WOW !!! That even looks better than your Mom's Vibe GT Just don't tell her so LOL! I actually thought they looked better on hers because the silver stands out more on hers. They just blend in on mine .Quote, originally posted by lowincash »Ok actually took a second look and noticed the rims were different haha Didn't catch it the first time, tiny rims =PBtw ya'll should come down to california, it's been in the 80's these past few days, yesterday was 86 degrees hahaLOL! Yeah, the overall size is only slightly smaller than the 18s, but they do look tiny compared to the 18s.It was 55 here yesterday which is amazing for Chicagoland in January.Quote, originally posted by DiveNut »Ya, but it's all the other nutz on the road that I worry about. And thanks for keeping the snow away for us girl!That's a very good point Pat!You're very welcome ! My pleasure !

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:05 am

Added a few more wheel cover pictures to the post on page 3.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:27 am

They do look good! But I do agree that they look better on your mom's GT. If I ever end up getting snow tires on steelies I may try to get a set of those hubcaps to see how they look on a 1st gen.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:17 am

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »They do look good! But I do agree that they look better on your mom's GT. If I ever end up getting snow tires on steelies I may try to get a set of those hubcaps to see how they look on a 1st gen.They look better than plain old ghetto steelies on mine and that's all I really care about . The silver "pops" alot more on my mom's since it's darker. The silver on mine just blends in .Unfortunately they won't fit a 1st gen because of the bolt pattern difference .

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:30 am

*UPDATE*30,000 Miles! - 03.22.12

csxt8058 · Post by **csxt8058** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:53 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »*UPDATE*30,000 Miles! - 03.22.12 Crazy to see 81 on March 22 isn't it! I'm not complaining though...we've broken record temps. all this week. It was 78 earlier today. JR

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:01 am

Quote, originally posted by csxt8058 »Crazy to see 81 on March 22 isn't it! I'm not complaining though...we've broken record temps. all this week. It was 78 earlier today.I was curious to see if anyone would comment on the temperature . It has been 80+ here in Chicagoland since last week. We have broken the record like 8 days in a row now. Not bad at all for March ! The funny thing is that my mom's Vibe turned over 30,000 miles a couple hours after mine did and her temperature gauge said 72 because a storm had gone through and "dropped" the temperature . That's still a good 25+ degrees above the average high!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:46 am

*UPDATE*Toyota Chrome Wheel Locks - 03.24.12And...the summer wheels and tires are back on !

J_TO_ENVY's Garage - '09 Liquid Platinum Metallic GT

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