Hotbug1776's 2004 Salsa Vibe - "Red Mist"

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:33 am

Well, this is a start to my garage. I'll add in some pics of the mods and goodies ASAP.I copied KITT222's garage to get the layout... All the info is mine.
Car info:
2004 Pontiac Vibe base
5-Speed
Power windows and locks
800 CCA Battery (sweet, thank you for failing old battery LOL)
Was previously my Mom's car, and babied every day of it's life.

Mods Suspension:
Progress rear stabilizer
DC Sports Strut bar
Tein S Springs

Mods Motor/transmission:
Cosmo CAI
DC Sports Header
Throttle Body Spacer
Magnaflow 15759 catback exhaust
Energy suspension motor mount inserts
Speed-source shifter cable bushings

Mods Exterior:
Tint: 50% front 5% rear
Drag 17' Rims
Honda shorty antenna
AVS vent visors
LED turn signal mirrors

Mods Interior:
Pioneer head unit - AVH-P4300DVD
Infinity 6.5" speakers with tweeters all around
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12DVQ 12" Subwoofer
JBL 300.1 Powervalve mono amp
A bunch of switches for future mods

Planned mods:
Interior LED ambiance lighting
As many LED lights as I can

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:50 am

Thumbs up on the mods you done, the planned mod choices, the 5-spd, the 1st generation-ness, the color, the tint, etc..Come to think of it - Wow - great car, in my opinion!

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:52 am

Glad to see that my layout helped you! I'm eager to see pics. Sounds like a great start so far.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:00 am

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »I'm eager to see pics. Sounds like a great start so far.Yeah, what he said. Welcome.

djkeev · Post by **djkeev** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:18 am

Great color!!SO your screen namehotbug1776Air cooled Beetle with a 1776 big bore kit in it??Dave

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:26 am

Maybe... My old 1975 beetle. My new 1972 beetle will have a 2.3l quad 4 bored stroked and supercharged to 2.6l and 300 hp.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:43 pm

Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD Headunit with brake bypass.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:46 pm

Rings blacked out

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:48 pm

Dual rear spoiler

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:51 pm

17" Drag Wheels

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:22 pm

Awesome looking Vibe you've got going! and the future mods list would make it that much better! awesome!

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:31 am

Alternative to harness adapters for the front speakers. I hope the pics work.

joshuaeb09 · Post by **joshuaeb09** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:10 am

Nice job there on the front speaker adapters. I should've thought of that when I gutted mine to put the infinities in.

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:04 pm

Looks great! Love the dual spoilers! Jealous of your HU

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:12 am

Got the Sub hooked up. Need to re-run part of the main power wire as it missed the grommet (darn grommet popped out of the hole!!), but, it will do for now until I can get some time to re-do it properly. I must say, it's so loud I actually had to set the bass at a -8 on the headunit, since it controls the sub amp now.On with some pics...

Mariachi · Post by **Mariachi** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:42 pm

nice! question... i have been trying to find some good instructions on the brake bypass for the Pioneer decks. Can you please either help or guide me on how to do the brake bypass?

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:24 am

eBay or amazon look up pioneer brake bypass. It's a relay that turns on the ground after the unit is turned on via the remote lead. To use the "auto eq" you will also need to wide in a switch that grounds the ebrake while the unit is off for a few minutes. Or temp disconnect the relay. I just tuned my with my ears.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:07 pm

Well, yesterday I got my first CEL with her. P0133 O2 sensor. Still under warranty (Bosch), so, I'll try another one since its free. This will be the fourth sensor in her life since build date with the original lasting longest. In other news, I upped the idle to 1000-1100 rpm to make dead starts easier. I was actually able to feather the clutch and have the car move at this RPM. I don't think MPG will suffer as how often do you just idle anyway. I am looking into apps that turn my iPhone into a super scan gauge, this way I can reset and diagnos codes when/if they appear. Finally, I'm trying to come up with a proper name for her. Something that fits her personality. I'll have something ASAP.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:34 pm

Brought the idle down to 750 as per the shop manual (Yes, I have the official GM shop manual, My dad bought it as soon as it was available).The CEL is still on, will be reset Thanksgiving weekend and yer ANOTHER O2 sensor will be going in it. I'm thinking it's getting close to time for a new CAT.On a side note, the sub in my car is from my old car, it was loud in there. Yesterday I was leaving work and a good song came on so I cranked the volume... Is it a common thing for your rearview to suddenly point down to the floor? With my Iphone and my JL Sound meter APP, I was hitting 135db real time at 1/3 octave at LESS volume. I'm thinking at a proper volume I'd be close to 140db. After I get some decent mods going, I'm thinking some sound deadener to make things less rattle and buzz.On another note... I am still on a name search. I have been kicking around super hero names, names of Goddess', Demons, funny names, and serious names. I'll start a list in here of what we have so far.The Crimson Chin (my wife and stepson like this)Velocity (from the comic Cyberforce)

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:54 pm

Progress rear sway bar just received in the mail Friday. Will probably go on over Christmas, depends on what vehicle we take to Ohio.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:53 am

Just ordered my Cosmo CAI and throttle body spacer. Springs and struts soon, then pulleys and header/ cat back.

Ls1jorge · Post by **Ls1jorge** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:33 am

Nice lookin vibe! I noticed you & I have the same indash touch screen, did u buy yours online or at your local audio store?? Any thoughts about putting an overlay over your side reflector on your headlights? Thinkin that will look good with the bodycolor or black.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:00 am

I got my head unit from Amazon, installed it myself. I'm not sure on the overlays, it's hard to match Salsa in vinyl, and black is too much contrast to the Salsa.The CAI and TB Spacer are my Christmas gift from my wife. I had to buy it to make sure she got the right stuff. I'm starting to make more money at work, so, the other mods are speeding along.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:26 am

Gave it a name... Red Mist.I'm going to paint some engine cover pieces this winter I think, something to make it a little custom.I'm going to use that plastic primer stuff from Krylon (I think it is) and do the engine cover in the body color with the lettering in black with a bordering color.

Daren · Post by **Daren** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:27 am

Nice list of mods going so far.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:45 am

Spacer is on, IMMEDIATE improvement, smoother idle, noticeable power increase (can take off from a dead stop with no throttle and feathering clutch), faster throttle response. I can't wait until I can take it out on the road and try out the improvement. I may have the CAI on this week still, if it's as easy as the spacer was, it should just take me an evening.Pics to come ASAP.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:56 am

CAIs are easy. I did one mine within an hour.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:39 am

Yeah, but, I have to cut off 1"!!! Lol

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:50 am

The CAI is easier with the 1" off if you ask me. It was a PITA otherwise...

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:10 am

It was still a pain in the rear, but, it's in and I can take off with out pushing the throttle!!! Oh, and the sound!!! it will be 50 degrees tomorrow... road trip!!!

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:11 am

I like when the car has the "blow off" with the TB spacer with CAI when you get on it...

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:40 am

just got back from a quick drive. MUCH more low end, I found myself spinning the tires from a takeoff in anticipation of the motor stalling and giving a bit of throttle. I also found myself, in 40 degree weather, driving with my window down just to hear the roar of the engine. That BOV sound, just like on my Sunfire with the cold air, only MORE. I was winding it out to 6000RPM just to listen to it scream. IMO the Throttle body spacer and CAI are well worth the install headaches (the CAI fitting was solved with careful clocking towards the fender and 2" pipe inside the filter to be trimmed at a later date).

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:42 am

Spacer and Cosmo CAI installed, Only recent change is the sticker is on the intake and rear gate.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:44 am

Since last reports, I have purchased Tein S-tech springs, a DC Sports strut bar, alutec lightweight pulley, and a HO alternator. Will post picsOf the "stash" ASAP.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:20 am

So, I tried to do a bypass bypass on my head unit so I could use the auto eq function. All I ended up doing was cutting my parking brake detection wire. Now I've got to take the HU out AGAIN and fix my screw up. I'll get this to work. This I vow.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:43 am

Ok, Update.Progress rear bar is onAlutec pulley is onScangaugeE is hooked up and scanningAlternator isn't in due to needing to tighten the pulley, and the springs aren't on due to time restraints Easter weekend.Those two SHOULD be on by the Erie meet... I hope.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:55 am

I made an album on facebook to make things a little easier to update.

The Vibe Album on Facebook

The alternator may not go on due to a messed up center shaft, I can only get about 35 ft.lbs. on it, it needs about 85 to reach spec. it looks like it got the vise grip treatment at some point in it's life. We are going to try a belt wrench on the pulley and pray it holds long enough.

Other than that, the header should be here in about a week, then, I need a day to get it on the car. it may be easier to use the lift at my dad's house, I'll have to look things over before I decide to take the trip for the install.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Wed May 23, 2012 2:54 pm

Awesome!!!! Header arrived today. Maybe I'll get it installed this weekend. I'm told it can install from the top down, I guess we'll see. Lol

mac99d · Post by **mac99d** » Wed May 23, 2012 5:18 pm

I have the same head unit as you do. Nice choice.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:41 am

Header is in and I added photos to the facebook album. I'm happy that every mod has added power and MPG. Just have the catback to go. $500 for the stainless steel model isn't too bad. That and a day on the lift, the better exhaust clamp (strap style), and the trip to the garage (3 hours drive).

I'm starting the hunt for the GM supercharger. There seem to be a few place left that still have some in stock, Summit racing still offers the automatic kit, just wondering what else I'll need since I have a manual.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:39 am

Got the Magnaflow on in a couple hours this morning, ahead of the storm. Toughest part was having to replace the supplied clamp with an autozone one. I had to take the muffler back off to put the seal clamp on the rear section (whoops).

Sounds real good, quiet unless you tell it otherwise.

Now, it's raining so I wont be able to give it a proper test until later.

Test done. Marked improvement, seems to have a lot more power off idle. From 55-65 (60-70 in reality LOL) in 5th, pulled real strong. Was that unless I would downshift, a hover round scooter was able to pass me, now, the acceleration is smooth and substantial, like a car with a decent sized motor.

Kinda excited to get the supercharger now, just can't forget the motor mounts to complete that as well.

vibedrive · Post by **vibedrive** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:32 am

WOW! OK, I'm fairly new to GenVibe, but this might just be the nicest rig I've seen. Good Work. I am not quite the tinkerer that you appear to be, but I am making some changes on my 2005 Base 1.8 "Moon & Tunes" Vibe.
A few questions:
The Cosmo CAI... why this instead of the K&N CAI? And, you had to cut off 2" to allow install? The Cosmo seems to be about half the price of the K&N Typhoon CAI.
I love that Pioneer touch screen audio you've got. A few years ago I installed (shop installed) a P.O.S. Parrot MkI9200 bluetooth. It is such junk, and cost me over $500 in the end, firmware crashes 5 plus times each use. Does your Poineer bluetooth connect to your phone? Dockable to an iPod?

Thank You, this inspires me.
Kip in Tacoma WA.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:05 am

vibedrive wrote:The Cosmo CAI... why this instead of the K&N CAI? And, you had to cut off 2" to allow install? The Cosmo seems to be about half the price of the K&N Typhoon CAI.
I love that Pioneer touch screen audio you've got. A few years ago I installed (shop installed) a P.O.S. Parrot MkI9200 bluetooth. It is such junk, and cost me over $500 in the end, firmware crashes 5 plus times each use. Does your Poineer bluetooth connect to your phone? Dockable to an iPod?

The Cosmo needed some material removed to allow for the throttle body spacer to be installed, I think it was around an inch. The Cosmo also fits fairly well, some complained about the fit of the Injen and others. I don't know about the K&N, I thought it was just a drop in and not a complete CAI. Sometime later I may trim some from inside the filter, if I remember to.

As for the headunit, it doesn't come with bluetooth, but, it can be added on. If you buy the pioneer cable, you can hook up an Iphone/Ipod. The cable also allows for the Pandora interface and video playback through youtube, and the I-device as well. Pioneer also has navigation, and other addons to make the unit very versatile.

My only complaint with it is, my TOM TOM app doesn't port into the video for the headunit, yet. Motionx GPS, does though

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:40 pm

Well, the exhaust sits a bit close to the heat shield in front of the axle, about 1/2" from it in fact. Under severe engine shuddering, it rattles. it's got to be very severe though, as I moved the tailpipe about 2" and just got it to hit. I'll retighten the clamps (put 100 or so miles on it since the install) and check position in the morning before the meet.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:54 pm

Edit to add Antenna (thanks Tim)

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:50 pm

Man, that mods list is as long as my...

ARM!!!

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:11 pm

Energy suspension motor mount inserts just came in. Maybe this weekend I'll get them installed and really start feelin the vibe. Lol

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:26 am

Bump to show the updates.

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:32 pm

So, besides the supercharger, my dad just found the original order documentation, brochure, and window sticker. Sweet deal in my book.