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Can you spot my newest MOD??I washed, claybared and waxed the vibe today... MMM looks brand new again.

Looks great! I did the same to mine last weekend, then it decided to rain. Now it doesn't look like that.

looks real nice all shiny are the painted rails new?

Nice and clean! Yup, red rails are new...Still trying to decide if I like it or not....I think black rails might look better...???

yep you guys are good... i didn't paint the rails though. It's vinal that i got. I simply wrapped the rails in it. This way here I don't need to worry about chipping the paint when i use the cross bars

Nice job with the vinyl...can't tell in the photos. Nice color match, too I still think they should be black, though....sorry.

I think the rails looks good that color. I like the way things seems to alternate between black and salsa. I'm pretty sure I'll get booed on this but I think the shark fin would look great in black now that the rails are salsa.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I still think they should be black, though....sorry. Your not the only one, my wife shares the sentiment.Maybe next year.

I like them how they are.

I like the red rails.

newest mod... Had to put something bluecrush bought to good use LOLone can see how it is routedand with the engine cover back on.

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »newest mod... Had to put something bluecrush bought to good use LOLLooks good, Keith!

that shrouded red looks amazing. keepin it custom with hidden features.

Being my wife's Kia Soul has a 5x114 bolt pattern her old snows wouldn't fit. My old rims are now her new snow tires because they have a duel pattern.These rims:Being I gave my father my steelies for him to use for his snow tires. That left me looking for a new set of rims to use for my own snow tiresWell thanks to Mr Hawkins I now have a new set of rims that will need some TLC but once I'm done with them they will work nicely for new snow tires.As long as they hold air and can be balanced I'm set.This is the worst of the rash.

not sure if you have a wire mesh filter in the catch can but i would do that. i perfer these catch cans http://www.saikoumichi.com/some people on the matrix forums have these.i like your roof rails painted looks good

seriously, that painted roof rails look great. very clean =D

where did you get the vinyl for the rails?and the Vibe looks real sick now!

Quote, originally posted by lowincash »seriously, that painted roof rails look great. very clean =Dthanks the rails are vinyl not painted. So no worries about chipping the paint when I use the cross rails.Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »where did you get the vinyl for the rails?and the Vibe looks real sick now!I found a vender on ebay that was selling the vinyl, but I ended up going to their web page because they weren't selling enough vinyl for what I needed on their auction. I ended up buying it directly from their web page. If I can find the info I'll post that.

keith the vibe looks suweet.the rails really set it offnice job!

now if only you were closer to TX, i would trade you my steelies for those stock alloys.

winter rim update:sanded and three coats of primer with sanding inbetween each coatsanded again and painted the inside gloss black, two coats. Sanded between each coat.Sanded the primer again and got a coat of finishI sanded again and put on a second coat too.One more sanding and one final coat of finish paint.Now I just need to save money for winter tires to put on these.Edit: yes it's the same color as my summer rims. I like the color that much

Ever think about purchasing an inexpensive sand blasting kit?

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Ever think about purchasing an inexpensive sand blasting kit? I have but I honestly don't have anymore room for anymore tools at the moment. lol

can't wait to see them on the vibe -- I've only seen the stocks painted white or gunmetal

I borrowed some cash and got 205/60/16 winterforce snow mounted

Winter mode... just put them on for photos and to besure there was no issues.you can see my winter rim on the front and summer rim on the back... in this photo LOL

Boy do those tires look mean...

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Boy do those tires look mean... I feel like i could go rock crawling with them lol

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »I feel like i could go rock crawling with them lolWas thinking the same thing... Those are going to throw the salt/gravel in the winter. That is why I purchased some splash guards for the 09. Then come to find out I have to drill to install. We shall see what I do... By the way Keith, you did a good job sanding/primer/finishing the wheels. Good colour.

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »Winter mode... just put them on for photos and to besure there was no issues.Ewww!! Wheel Gap!!! j/k wheels and tires look good keith!

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »Ewww!! Wheel Gap!!! and loving it... it's the new thing... jack up your vibe instead of lowering it...

Never!! ah hahaha! i'm rebelling against you Wheel Gapness!!!!

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »Never!! ah hahaha! i'm rebelling against you Wheel Gapness!!!! YOU WILL

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »Ewww!! Wheel Gap!!! j/k wheels and tires look good keith! You try driving in 6 inches of snow lowered!

lol I do, and it's buckets of fun.

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »you did a good job sanding/primer/finishing the wheels. Good colour. +1 nice job

Great job on the wheels!

That copper color, just as on your summer rims that you done, looks excellent on your Vibe.

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »That copper color, just as on your summer rims that you done, looks excellent on your Vibe.agreed, which is why I used it again. I love that color with my car.

well they are on for the winter...

Those are great winter tires. I have the same ones, 205/70/R15, on my 2001 Subaru Forester. Mine are studded, how 'bout yours? Maybe it's not needed in your area.P.S. Love the re-painted stock alloys.

I've owned one set of studded tires and never again... too loud for my taste.Once the snow flys I'll take the car to a parking lot and give it a good go with the new tires to test the limits.

I'm sure they'll do fine. Maybe not quite as much traction on ice as with studs, but for snow/slush they'll be great.

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »That copper color, just as on your summer rims that you done, looks excellent on your Vibe.+1 Just out of curiosity, why haven't you painted your calipers? Not that there's anythign wrong with not painting them.

Quote, originally posted by Amtron »+1 Just out of curiosity, why haven't you painted your calipers? Not that there's anythign wrong with not painting them.cuz i'm lazy when it comes to that... everytime I have the wheels off I say I'm going to paint them.. but never do... been doing that now for three years LOL

I love the look of your vibe with the Bronze summer wheels!!! I personally have never seen that combination, I think I like it better then WhiteBronze.Aron

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »Winter mode... just put them on for photos and to besure there was no issues.Keith, what is the factory offset of those wheels? Do you know?I'm a stickler about offset.Car looks GREAT, Man!!

I think it's 42+ or 45+ on the offset. I honestly don't recall at this very moment.

Oem Alloys are +38 offset.

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »cuz i'm lazy when it comes to that... everytime I have the wheels off I say I'm going to paint them.. but never do... been doing that now for three years LOLlol fair enough