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Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able??
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 7:21 am
by ozone
I'm not sure of fitmet, being as the front side fenders and the front end entirely dont even get closer to matching up with the Matrix...but I was curious if you were able to swap the front fenders, front end, hood, headlights, etc into a Matrix? I'd imagine they didnt change the engine bay frame...has anyone debunked this theory?
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (ozone)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:43 am
by damronjr
I suppose it's a possibility, very good possibility. Have to change headlights too.
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (damronjr)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:07 am
by Mavrik
its very possible but the question is how would the fenders match up with the rest of the cars.
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (Mavrik)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:01 am
by damronjr
Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »its very possible but the question is how would the fenders match up with the rest of the cars. Good question on that too.
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (damronjr)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:48 pm
by drunkenmaxx
not to mention, it would kind of look like (removed). the matrix nose doesn't really match the vibes appearance imo.
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (drunkenvibe)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:27 pm
by ColonelPanic
There would be some issues with the cladding too, I'd imagine. It wouldn't look right with the cladding on, and if you took it off, it would look even worse I'd imagine. It may require some creativity to fill in the gaps after taking the cladding off...
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (ColonelPanic)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 11:32 pm
by GrayFox
The cladding would be the hardest part to do. You would have to fab some sort of bumper extention. I love the wide/flared fender style of the vibe. I think if done correctly this project would look pretty cool
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (ANO_Vibe)
Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 12:16 am
by scherry2
you would have to change the front radiator collar (the metal frame the radiator is mounted to) and the front wire harness also. It would be alot harder than it looks. but if you had a front end from a rear smashed matrix it could be done.
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (scherry2)
Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 1:36 am
by ozone
after doing a quick photoshop with one of the Vibe bodykits...I realized it looks like absolute trash. Scrap that idea ;vhttp://
www.o2dazone.com/curl/1148056455.jpg
Re: Matrix -> Vibe front end swap? Do-able?? (ozone)
Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 2:05 am
by Mrizzle05
looks like a transformer now!!! HAHAHA! nice chop though
