What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe?

KSNeptune · Post by **KSNeptune** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:38 pm

I feel like my Base Vibe/auto has good suspension and brakes right from the factory. But adding the SC will put it more into the GT's performance territory. Can anyone tell me what suspension and brake differences there are between a stock GT and a stock Base Vibe?Looking at the big tail pipe, and since Pontiac has been teasing about the SC since day one of the Vibe, I suspect some of the performance engineeringing upgrades are already in place in anticipation of the supercharger. I"d just like to know for sure.Anyone? KSNeptune

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:22 pm

I know the GT has 4 wheel disc brakes...I'm not aware of any differences in suspension - I believe they are identical.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 12:14 am

You'll need money, lots of it.

satur9 · Post by **satur9** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:39 am

suspension is the same.the disc brake thing has been beaten to death. you shouldnt need anything. i believe faultline still has stock brakes and his turbo has more power. if you WANT new brakes check out ssbc brakes these are the ones i want and are whats stopping 300hp+ matrixes.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 6:54 am

quote:suspension is the same.the disc brake thing has been beaten to death. you shouldnt need anything. i believe faultline still has stock brakes and his turbo has more power. if you WANT new brakes check out ssbc brakes these are the ones i want and are whats stopping 300hp+ matrixes.Just to clarify, I wasn't implying that when you get the S/C you need new brakes. Was just saying outside the engine and the tranny, the brakes were the only difference AFAIK between a GT and a base model...

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:29 am

Only the rear brakes are different, the front brakes are the same.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:59 pm

Right.

Faultline · Post by **Faultline** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 12:42 pm

quote:suspension is the same.the disc brake thing has been beaten to death. you shouldnt need anything. i believe faultline still has stock brakes and his turbo has more power. if you WANT new brakes check out ssbc brakes these are the ones i want and are whats stopping 300hp+ matrixes.yep it's true...I have not done any brake upgrades, and 9k miles later, since the advent of turbo, I cannot really tell that I need an upgrade, but I suppose I could tell the diverence..if I had one...I did lower my car w Eibach lowering springs.-sportline- aprox 2" drop, it did help w body roll, but not really nec...

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:42 pm

You wont need a thing. Your car handles plenty good for the extra power. The GT does have firmer shock damping but thats it for differences. For upgrades; The progress rear sway bar for about $100 is on of the most cost effective and funtional upgrades available.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 3:50 am

so whats the difference between the turbo and surper charger?

satur9 · Post by **satur9** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:37 am

theres a rundown in the forced induction forum check there.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:58 am

yeah, i suppose there is a bunch there. sorry, brain fart.

What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe?

What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe?

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (KSNeptune)

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Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (Vibe Rater)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (satur9)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (ragingfish)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (NovaResource)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (satur9)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (Faultline)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (Faultline)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (meathead333)

Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (satur9)