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WestSideVibe - 04
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:12 pm
by WestSideVibe
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?
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:55 pm
by A Psycho Martyr
not sure what they weigh...I have mine off, but no way to weigh them Nice color too. I like it.
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:32 pm
by TONY TAT2
Hi !
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:37 pm
by Blanco_Diablo
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
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:11 pm
by star_deceiver
Welcome to GenVibe!!!
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (Blanco_Diablo)
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:53 pm
by WestSideVibe
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.
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:58 pm
by WestSideVibe
Finally found some real wheels to replace the steelies and hubcaps...yes 16's...cheers!
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:47 am
by BlueCrush
Nice! i like 'em. They match the color well.
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:06 am
by A Psycho Martyr
I'd paint the calipers silver and hit the brake drums with some flat black to make em look new
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:26 am
by lovemyraffe
Welcome to GenVibe!
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:42 am
by areles
Welcome to the GV forums!
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (areles)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:00 am
by 06pvibe
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.
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (06pvibe)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:22 am
by WestSideVibe
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!
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:31 am
by Drivinthvibe
Looks good great to see another silver Vibe.. Welcome to Genvibe ! !
Re: WestSideVibe - 04 (WestSideVibe)
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:58 am
by star_deceiver
Looks good!!!Can't wait until I get my winter steelies off and into storage!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:11 pm
by Zvibe04
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