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Hey fellow Vibe owners. Joined the club about a month ago when I tracked down a 2003 Vibe GT 6-spd at a Carmax in the Chicago area - only 44000 miles when I bought it. Needless to say, I love it. Changed the oil to synthetic and changed the gearbox fluid yesterday to Redline MT-90. Also threw in a K&N air filter (no money for the CAI, unfortunately). Looking forward to any tips, tricks, parts recommendations...pretty much any sage advice from seasoned owners. Now if only I could get out of this cubicle and go for a drive

welcome!!! any pics of the gt?! how do you like the "lift" in those higher rpms?I too need to throw some redline mt in my car.....hmmm should do that soon.yeah sitting at work sucks...i want to go drive mine too!

Welcome! Get those pics up soon.

I can has pics?Welcome!

Welcome and congrats! Pics, pics, pics...just a little bit of pressure

Welcome... enjoy your stay

welcome to the family.did you change the fluid yourself, or did you take it somewhere??and post pics before the rest of the mob shows up with their pitchforks n stuff

Welcome to the Vibedom! It's a great car. Pictures?

dudewelcome from chicago!have fun with it!

welcome also from the Chicagoland area! (I'm in Des Plaines)good pick up, and yes.. pics or ban

Welcome!!!

[IMG][/IMG] Here's the first pic I took after the first detailing - which reminds me that I need to throw a coat of wax on soon (stupid schedule interfering with my detailing!)

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@MRCN RCEI changed the fluids myself. Surprisingly easy, actually. I had read about some people having trouble with stuck plugs, but both the drain and fill plug in mine were simple to remove and replace. Didn't have a torque wrench to finish it off with (just as a precaution), but I made sure not to under or over-tighten them. Manual fluid pump (actually purchased from the Boating section at Wal-Mart - a fuel priming pump for outboard motors, but did the perfect job).

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Quote, originally posted by bonzo4ever »@MRCN RCEI changed the fluids myself. Surprisingly easy, actually. I had read about some people having trouble with stuck plugs, but both the drain and fill plug in mine were simple to remove and replace. Didn't have a torque wrench to finish it off with (just as a precaution), but I made sure not to under or over-tighten them. Manual fluid pump (actually purchased from the Boating section at Wal-Mart - a fuel priming pump for outboard motors, but did the perfect job). nice. when i get the extra $$ to change mine out, you think maybe you can give me a hand?? i'd have no clue what i'm doing in that department

I probably could, but there's also a killer tutorial on newcelica.org (http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthr ... did=121104)Definitely give that a look over. That's how I figured out how to do mine, and with the photos, it only took a couple of minutes of looking around to make sure I had the right bolts, and I got started.

welcome to GenVibe!! Come to the Rally!!

A few more photos. Gotta wait for a nice day to get some real quality shots.

Quote, originally posted by bonzo4ever »I probably could, but there's also a killer tutorial on newcelica.org (http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthr ... did=121104)Definitely give that a look over. That's how I figured out how to do mine, and with the photos, it only took a couple of minutes of looking around to make sure I had the right bolts, and I got started. thanks a lot, i'll definitely check that thread out. the vibe's lookin good, have you done the 5 step paint care on it yet??

Not yet. As soon as I got it I used the Turtle Wax Ice liquid clay bar, then hit it with polishing compound and an orbital buffer, then 2 coats of Turtle Wax Ice synthetic wax - Which I totally recommend. It even made the mirrors and the roof rack look like new, and it stands up to rain. If you recommend other detailing steps or products though, let me know. I've heard a lot of people recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant for the vinyl and such, but I actually like a bit of shine rather than a matte finish (guess I'm old school like that). I also use Meguiar's waxes and polishes from time to time.

funny you mention the 303 protectant, i've got a bottle sitting right next to my monitor as i type.you've pretty much done the 5 step, but with different products. check out the washing, waxing, cleaning forum for a ton of great tips on keeping our babies shiny. whelan is pretty much our go-to guy for any questions we have that aren't found in a search

beautiful color choice!now just drop that vibe, and it will be hot. and you'll love the slight increase in handling