WestSideVibe - 04

WestSideVibe · Post by **WestSideVibe** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:12 pm

Just picked up an 04 for a commuter car, since my drive distance just tripled. Got her cleaned up and my first tasks will be to work on the cosmetics a bit and then lose the hubcaps for some real wheels...but I'll probably keep rolling deep on 16's for the sake of weight and replacement cost.Anyone know what the stock steelies and hubcaps weigh?

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:55 pm

not sure what they weigh...I have mine off, but no way to weigh them Nice color too. I like it.

TONY TAT2 · Post by **TONY TAT2** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:32 pm

Hi !

Blanco_Diablo · Post by **Blanco_Diablo** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:37 pm

Welcome...West Coast Represent Nice ride... I think there may be a thread on here where somebody weighed the steelies... and through the magic of the interwebs, here it is:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=9151

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:11 pm

Welcome to GenVibe!!!

WestSideVibe · Post by **WestSideVibe** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:53 pm

Hey thanks Blanco that is exactly what I was looking for. I am hoping to find a wheel that isn't heavier than the steelie so that I can maintain gas mileage. The search begins...fyi Steel Wheel 23.16 lbs16" Alloy 21.80 lbs17" Alloy 24.20 lbsShipping weight means a bare wheel, no valve, or weights, packaged to ship. I'd estimate 4 ~ 5 lbs of packaging material per wheel.

WestSideVibe · Post by **WestSideVibe** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:58 pm

Finally found some real wheels to replace the steelies and hubcaps...yes 16's...cheers!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:47 am

Nice! i like 'em. They match the color well.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:06 am

I'd paint the calipers silver and hit the brake drums with some flat black to make em look new

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:26 am

Welcome to GenVibe!

areles · Post by **areles** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:42 am

Welcome to the GV forums!

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:00 am

Yes, welcome to GenVibe, WSV!! Sorry this is so late but I didn't see your original post. Nice looking Vibe and wheels too. Were they used or did you get them new?What rubber are you runnin' with?How are you liking the car so far?Yes, I agree you should do something about the drums and calipers. G2 is an epoxy paint specifically designed for your brake system parts. It's a bit expensive (+/-$50/kit) and not the easiest to use, but has a lifetime warranty against chipping and fading... provided you prep the surface correctly.

WestSideVibe · Post by **WestSideVibe** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:22 am

Tire Rack is having a sale on these MSW wheels...$69 each + shipping. The rubber is what came on the car, Michelin. I couldn't stand the stock steelies and hubcaps. Cheers!

Drivinthvibe · Post by **Drivinthvibe** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:31 am

Looks good great to see another silver Vibe.. Welcome to Genvibe ! !

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:58 am

Looks good!!!Can't wait until I get my winter steelies off and into storage!!!

Zvibe04 · Post by **Zvibe04** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:11 pm

MY BROTHER!!! lol, i hope u love it like i love my vibe, and i hope u dont get in a wreck like mine did

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