Merzbow - 2003 Base two-tone

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:51 pm

UPDATED 12/13/06 at 12:05am I like chocolates, long walks on the beach, men with a sense of humor.I love going shopping with my girl friends and talking about guys...Oh this is a garage not a dating site? (removed) j/k.Found the love of my life in July of 2002... PAST MODIFICATIONS -Mr Grille four piece aluminum grills-VIBE windshield banner-Red Fusion underbody neons-Red interrior neons-Factory chrome exhaust tipCURRENT MODIFICATIONS-18" ADR Cypher wheels wrapped in General Exclaim UHP rubber-Redline Goods Italian leather two toned quadruple stitched shifter and e-brake boots and APC shift knob-Autometer a/f, oil press., and volt gauges in custom A-pillar pods-JSP America carbon fiber m-style hood -Borla axel-back for Vibe GT-Cosmo CAI-Street Grafitti roof caps-Tein S-Techs-Grafxwerks corner headlight, wheel cap arrowheads, front arrow head, and VOLTZ overlays-Mr Grille three piece aluminum grills-XM Roady2-Two 12" PowerAcoustik subs, Kole Audio 1900watt amp, Audiobahn tweeters with factory tweeter housings, Cyclone Audio 1.5F Cap, two Kicker 6x9s powered by 250watt Alpine amp.-Strut tower bar-Painted engine componants-De-badged-Factory rear mudflaps-'04 Vibe sideskirts-TRD seatbelt pads-TRD oil cap-Disabled DRLs and Fog light mod-Sylvania silverstar headlights and turn signals, Sylvania CoolBlue driving lights-Painted calipers-Custom liscense plate-On my THIRD factory cd player-Teddy bear in back seat FUTURE MODIFICATIONS -Supercharger (probably not any time soon)-Tint (maybe)-TRD carbon fiber engine cover-New two-tone rear bumper-Midgate spoiler-LCD moniter-Sheep skin seat covers or black Sparco or Bride racings seats with 4pt harnesses-White underbody neons-Red LEDs to light up system-Manual trans (some day )-Wet NX 50-shot nitrousSoooo that's that. Some pictures:

viberationz · Post by **viberationz** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:56 pm

mr. fancy work. u have too many modifications - give me some. j/k.nice vibe - good color choice!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:59 pm

ha ha! paul, i see the folks have loosened the mod reigns. nice list of mods. i hope you guys have much better luck with your custom hood than i had with mine.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:00 pm

Thanks lol, yeah, the funny thing is, almost EVERYTHING on the list I bought without telling mommy and she ended up liking everything except the system.Actually she found out about the hood a few days ago but she doesn't care. She realizes that all I care about are cars and there is no stopping me Here are a few more pics btw.My baby and Dima's Civic.

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Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:06 pm

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AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»lol, yeah, the funny thing is, almost EVERYTHING on the list I bought without telling mommy and she ended up liking everything except the system.Actually she found out about the hood a few days ago but she doesn't care. She realizes that all I care about are cars and there is no stopping me Here are a few more pics btw.My baby and Dima's Civic.as long as you're still saving half your paycheck..... then it shouldn't matter. you're still young so enjoy it. once i get the LGT back from the shop, add a few more mods to it, i'll try and post up.vibe's looking really good, paul.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:11 pm

HAHA...lol...They are goign towards my Ducati s2r when I get my bachelors I'll be lookin forward to your pictures. I haven't seen her in a while.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:35 am

Looks really really good! I really like the grills in the front, nice job!!

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:16 pm

thanks

manicdan · Post by **manicdan** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:39 pm

where did u get ur hood from?

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:08 pm

JSP America. Special group buy. Only 5 or 6 made lol. You could try calling them to see if they will be making anymore. I was going to give you their number but I don't have it anymore for some reason so here is the email address I have for Linda which was the main person dealing with the Vibe hoods.linda@jspamerica.com

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:13 am

all i gotta say is your vibe is probably my most favorite in the site, and i love all the vibes on the site, cuz they are all better then my fire lol, but yours is just so sleek and clean keep it up manps, should change the color of the sub box to silver to match with your rims, the blue, in my opinion, is just not matching anything else

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:00 pm

Thanks! That means alot to me. My car is my life pretty much so...The box is blue because I bought it off my friend and his VIbe was Neptune (Blue). I was gonna ge (removed) painted metallic black to match to car this spring and I am currently finishing the sides of it which will be fiberglassed and wrapped in grey padded leather....never thought about painting it silver though that's a possibility I'll have to consider!

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:03 am

dear god merz, i can remember when you were 15 yrs old and the vibe was bone stock!

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:32 am

Yeah it's kinda sad how long it took me to get this far isn't it? (removed)...four years.Hopefully whatever my next car is progresses more quickly and smoothly lol.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:21 am

First major snow of the year. At about 12 inches snow and climbing. Decided to shovel the driveway and take some pictures of my baby. I still cannot drive by January 23rd I will be able to so I'm very excited. I love how cars look in the snow (not in the salt) but during a nice fluffy snow, they look awesome. Here she is, along with her 2 wheeled companion:

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:23 am

Mine is hiding in the garage.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:41 am

You take some great pics of the Vibe.I might have to get you to take a few of mine.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:59 am

those pics look great! very artful, Paul!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:42 am

Oh that is so sexy! Dude my car is caked with snow after all that snow drifting!

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:49 am

Thanks everyone I loooove taking pics. Mine hides in the garage too (removed). My possibities are limited since I have a bunch of houses around me but I have to make due for hte time being.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:08 pm

Nice pictures! I would love to take some today but after shoveling like a nut forget about it lol!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:38 pm

Awesome pics, Paul!

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:00 am

Nice pics!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:09 am

I always love the pics man, sure wish I could take'em as nice... Do you use a tripod?? Mine always come out slightly blurry and/or grainy... I've tried many many combinations and I just can't seem to get them right, unless I have a tripod.. Then I STILL get the grain....

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:13 pm

No tripod. I have one but I always forget about it Next time I'll try it out!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:24 pm

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»No tripod. I have one but I always forget about it Next time I'll try it out!Are you just that steady or does your camera have stabilization?

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:59 pm

lol, Holding my hand out it shakes like crazy but when I hold a camera I can generally hold it still.

hskater26 · Post by **hskater26** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:44 am

why cant you drive your car?

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:13 am

because he's had like 3 DUI's!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:14 am

Quote, originally posted by hskater26 Â»why cant you drive your car?It's a big (removed) scandle....

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:26 am

(removed), all of you are close! I don't drink much, let alone drink while driving (removed)...I love my car too much to do that.I had 2 reg. seizures and 1 Grand Mal seizure back in July one night while watching Tokyo Drift with the g/f. Went to ER and in Michigan you have to wait 6 months after the last seizure to drive. Longest 6 months of my life and I would never wish this punishment on my worst enemy no matter what they did!Not only do I have to rely on people and inconvenience them to take me to class and work, but I can't even get to the damn bank for bills and all that!Oh well. I can say now I wont EVER take driving for granted after this is done with. not that I did before but every time I sit int eh car I'm going to be in ecstasy.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:12 am

It ok, I like driving you. You give me gas money.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:34 am

Quote, originally posted by ajflan Â»It ok, I like driving you. You give me gas money. ha ha ha ha!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:50 am

I don't think that I have put my own money in my gas tank in about two weeks. I'm really milking it.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:47 am

Our weekly stops at the BP gas station with the good looking Caldean girl, luke warm pizza, and cocaine.

hskater26 · Post by **hskater26** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:07 am

hahaha sorry to hear that but thats good your almost over with your wait

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:22 pm

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Our weekly stops at the BP gas station with the good looking Caldean girl, luke warm pizza, and cocaine.Ah, I am already exited at the thought of the next time...

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:42 pm

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Our weekly stops at the BP gas station with the good looking Caldean girl, luke warm pizza, and cocaine.Quote, originally posted by ajflan Â»Ah, I am already exited at the thought of the next time...Hey.. come on.. you know how we like pics.... hint hint...

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:12 am

Haha I will bring my camera next time!

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:12 am

I'm not responsible for a broken camera....and getting back on subject, Paul, those are some great photo's!better than anything I can do, Once you get back into the driver seat are you going to drive your vibe in the winter? I'm assuming that if you do, the summer wheels come off? (just curious)

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:29 am

Ha, yeah since my Taurus was wrecked back in February (I donated it to cancer association) I haven't gotten a second car yet, and my bike wont fair too well in the snow I think.I already took off the ADR rims and put the stock ones back one....don't even get me started on that one. My tuner lug nut key bent and got twisted out of shape to where I couldn't use it on the last wheel. So now there are some scratches by the lug holes on one of the rims and I had to take it to Discount tire to have them cut out one of the lugs. The wheels should be fine, I might end up getting new rims in the spring depending on how much money I have.WORDS OF WISDOM...never buy cheap tuner lug nuts because this will happen to you. It happened to my friend Darren as well. Save your wheels from impending doom.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:39 pm

One word for you Paul.... Gorrilla lugs.... /subject

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:39 am

Two words for you, I think that's what I had...(removed), maybe not though. The name seems to fit but if they got that screwed up I bet I didn't have those kind.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:10 am

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Two words for you, I think that's what I had...(removed), maybe not though. The name seems to fit but if they got that screwed up I bet I didn't have those kind.McGard Gorrilla lugs are great, they even hace a spinning seat to allow for better torquing... I thought you might find my last post "comical"

slowpro · Post by **slowpro** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:18 am

Nice looking wagon. What kind of lowering springs/struts did you use? how harsh is the ride?

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:44 am

Thanks She's one of my pride and joys lol.Tein S-Techs. About 2.5" drop.Stock struts which have lasted for a few years on these springs and still going strong (I am impressed). Hardly any body roll anymore, a lot more responsive, handles more sharply. It is a little rough over larger bumps...here in Michigan that is every road in the state, so it is definitely bearable Besides, I like it rough (removed)...jk.

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:21 pm

i know its a late comment..i seemed to have missed this thread somehow...cool pics!...cant wait till it snows a good ammount around here so i can take some cool pics as well...

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:41 pm

Thank you sir! You are wishing for snow, I am wishing for heat. The Duc and the Vibe are both BEGGING for a detail.