Brand new to the Vibe community
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soulsocket7
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Brand new to the Vibe community
Hello all,Just bought a 2009 Vibe GT 2 weeks ago. Love it so far. I just wish I had been able to find a manual transmission since that's all I've ever driven, but so far I'm very pleased with my Vibe. I'm hoping to do some minimal mods to the engine (CAI, exhaust, etc.). I welcome any suggestions or resources. Also, has anyone replaced the stock subwoofer with a larger, more powerful one? I'd like to but I want to use the stock box that's built into the wheel well.
Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (soulsocket7)
Welcome to the GenVibe family!
My 2003 Vibe Base Auto 2-tone Salsa "SalsaWagon" was built in May 2002. I acquired it in Feb 2004/Traded it in on a 2016 Honda HR-V in Feb 2018.
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star_deceiver
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- Location: Airdrie, AB
Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (soulsocket7)
Welcome to GenVibe!!! Sorry about the slushbox.... but there are a few members here who've crafted much bigger subs!
2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (star_deceiver)
Welcome to GenVibe! Great to see another '09 GT owner join !As far as a CAI goes, there's only one way to go... K&N Typhoon. Although it looks like an SRI, K&N actually considers it a CAI because there is a factory tube that runs up from behind the driver's side of the front bumper and pushes cooler air into the factory airbox. It does the same with the K&N, so therefore it is considered a CAI. Many '09-'10 2.4L members here have it, including myself, and absolutely love it. It gives the engine a nice growl, increases horsepower by 9.06 (according to K&N) and improves gas mileage 1-2 mpg (once you get over the initial phase of stepping on the gas to hear the new engine sound ).FYI we love pictures around here, so be sure and post some when you get a chance .
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tpollauf
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Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (soulsocket7)
Welcome Just curious which dealer you purchased your Vibe from. When I was looking for another Vibe, I checked some out from : Sellers in Farmington, Suburban Infiniti of Novi, Vyletel in Sterling Heights, Randy Wise in Milan, Simms in Clio, and Don Rypma in Whitehall. Ended up heading the other direction and got one in Cincinnati Post pics soon and visit here often. Very nice choice by the way
2009 Vibe GT (manual), 2009 G8Gt, 2009 Vibe GT (auto)
2014 Silverado, 2004 Vibe GT
"everything is modifiable"
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papacueball
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Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (soulsocket7)
Welcome to Genvibe! http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...04684
2009 Vibe GT - Carbon Gray Metallic - 5 sp. manualClarion-Sundown-Pioneer-Vifa-H Audio-Dayton-SDS
Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (soulsocket7)
welcome to the community.
2010 Vibe & member of the yeargarage Email me if you need to talk to me, click my siggy and send the email threw the contact page.
Re: Brand new to the Vibe community (soulsocket7)
Hi !
09 VIBE08 G694 GRAND AM93 GRAND AM85 VETTE78 VETTE
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lovemyraffe
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Glad to have you here!I can't imagine needed a bigger sub! With the thin insulation in the Vibe, everyone can hear me going down the street and they can see the rear view mirror vibrating and they know exactly who the culprit is!
1997 Civic EX sedan w/auto trans2001 Accord EX sedan w/5-spd manual2009 Vibe 2.4L w/5-spd manual, sunroof, monsoon, GT spoiler, Magnaflow muffler and rolled SS tip, lowered on H-Tech springs, window tint, debadged (save the red arrow!).