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I finally feel like I've done enough to be able to park in here and be semi-proud of what I've done. lol2003 Pontiac Vibe Base!Color: Lava duotoneName: GambitThis is a little while after I bought him. The first time I got him all cleaned up and loved.I don't know what packages I have, but I was fortunate enough to get automatic windows. :3 I have no idea how to find this out. Could you guys help me out?Upgrades performed:Eyeliner on the headlightsReplaced interior lights with LEDsCarbon fiber vinyl to cover my nasty door trim"Vibe" passenger seatbelt alert mod, courtesy of A Psycho MartyrBlind spot mirrorsCarbon fiber to the roof racks and painted the wheels (gunmetal and red), calipers, and drums (banana!!).Mass Effect paragon/renegade decals! Upgrades in the making:Vents for the sidesNew license plate lightsAmber LED lights for various places! (cupholders, under the dash, along the ceiling in the back, etc.)Upgrades planned:Some of those bad@$$ eye headlights!!Nice new visorsNew antennaUnder hood lightLovely new rimsObviously a new stereo and sound system. . . ASAPTintingWindow deflectorsI would really love a sunroof. . .Scratch repairsRepairs attempted:Oil change: (success)Tire rotation: (Success)Changed spark plugs (success)Cleaned out air intake (kind of success. . .)Brake pads and shoes (not quite success, but I'll do better next time!)Fixed rear wiper (success with no injuries!!)Injuries received:BlisterMany cuts on the backs of my handsStabbed thumbnail(doing pretty good so far!!)I can't think of other things I want to do right now. And I don't quite know everything just yet. I don't know a lot about cars, you know. P.S. If I need to modify this post to make it better, let me know!

Awesome!!! I can tell you are in love with your car.Gambit is lucky to have you as a driver.

He looks great! Good to see another Vibe owner who loves their Vibe so much!

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »He looks great! Good to see another Vibe owner who loves their Vibe so much!Second that...you and CAMOGIRL definitely need to meet up with near identical twins! JR

It's nice to have another Lava lover around.

Thank you guys!! I do love this car of mine.

awesome job! another easy maintenance item is to replace the air cabinet filter.

Nice!!! No busted knuckles yet?

Nice job. What's the cat's name?

Looks good. You started small and thats okay. You have a direction and a desire. There is no deadline for completion, in fact few ever do get completely finished, new ideas are spawned all the time. Good luck

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

It's looking great and well on your way to being a one of a kind! I'm so happy to meet another crazy vibe lady.

Wow, she is mint! Great job. I sent this thread to my sisters, both of who's automotive knowledge is putting the proper gas and filling the tires with air lol.

To everyone I need to thank, THANK YOU!! I really appreciate your nice comments.knightrace: The dealership did it for me before I bought it, so I can't yet. Haha!star_deceiver: Heavens, no!! O.O Hopefully I can keep it that way. lolK-NINE: She's my brother's cat. Her name is Nariia. I call her Narnia. XDsk8r78: I had to start small because I've gotta save up for visiting my boyfriend for Thanksgiving and Christmas. lol But when I get some money again it'll be great!

Nice job. Definitely like the work on the door guard. Great idea and looks good!

I offered a seller on eBay $30 for a chrome exhaust tip and he accepted. I'm soooo excited!http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...13395Also I saw a write up on upgrading your license plate lights and I ordered some to do that. ^_^ Now please hurry and be over, weekend, so the mail man might bring me goodies!Also I have some questions:What can I do with the ugly silver on my roof racks? It just doesn't fit my car. I don't like it. I thought about more vinyl, but I'd like more suggestions, too.Annd my cigarette lighter wasn't working, so I took a look at it and found out it was just unplugged inside. But now that it's plugged in, it won't go back in. . . And I can't figure out how to get things opened up so I can get back behind it. Does anyone have a write up involving this? I've had serious trouble figuring it out. DX

The roof racks are aluminum, so you could powder coat them. Powder coat is very durable, and often used for engine parts and rims. But is is expensive, and a hassle to get the rack off in the first place, so a vinyl wrap would be perfect. Either that or Plasti-dip. There is even a red Plasti-dip! It would hold up better that way if you use your roof racks. There are a few write-ups about how to remove the plastic from around the climate control knobs and shifter (it's all one giant piece) but the pictures aren't there. But it is really simple. Just pull out the center climate control knob, unscrew that screw, pull the plastic bezel out from around your radio (out, not off), take a flathead screwdriver, and begin prying around the shifter, and it should all begin to pop out. Be very careful though. You don't want to break anything.

I was sure those silly knobs would not come out. XD So I thought maybe this screw was BEHIIIND the knobs and I'd have to tear out my radio to get to it. But okay!! I got that knob to come out and fixed it and I am sooo happy. Thank you for your help. Your instructions were very good.

Looks great with the carbon fiber on the door protectors!Quote, originally posted by CAMOGIRL »It's looking great and well on your way to being a one of a kind! I'm so happy to meet another crazy vibe lady. The more, the merrier!

Thank you, lannvouivre. Just updated my garage.

Wow ! Lookin good! I'm not diggin' the Banana drums but they didn't make me puke. I have been thru your town a few times last month and wondered how things were going for you. Looks like you are moving right along. Keep up the good work. If you need any help just gimme a holler.

Wow, through my tiny town. That's crazy. XD Where were you going? I've mostly been posting on facebook because I don't remember to come here. I should just make the forums my homepage. lol Then I'd remember.

Things aren't awesome. Someone threw a rock at my car for no reason when I was in Kentucky visiting my boyfriend and one of my grilles popped out on the way there, also. -_- What horrible luck. And I didn't get window deflectors for my birthday like I asked for. . . So I haven't really done anything lately aside from fixing my sagging exhaust pipe. I'll be posting pictures on that soon. Tomorrow, maybe!

Love the Carbon Wrap on the rack and door trim! Very nice! Keep it Up!

me rikey! nice vibe!

Love the painted wheels!

Looking forward to your next pics.

Persephone wrote:Wow, through my tiny town. That's crazy. XD Where were you going? I've mostly been posting on facebook because I don't remember to come here. I should just make the forums my homepage. lol Then I'd remember.

Things aren't awesome. Someone threw a rock at my car for no reason when I was in Kentucky visiting my boyfriend and one of my grilles popped out on the way there, also. -_- What horrible luck. And I didn't get window deflectors for my birthday like I asked for. . . So I haven't really done anything lately aside from fixing my sagging exhaust pipe. I'll be posting pictures on that soon. Tomorrow, maybe!

I usually lurk here and don't often post and then forget when I do. I had a grandaughters first birthday and a daughters wedding back in June. She lives in Melvin so I go straight thru Cherokee, so it was a couple ups and backs, but I always look around for ya, incase you are in town. Sorry to hear about your troubles on your trip. Did you manage to get your grille fixed. keep us posted. Take care

I didn't fix my grille yet, but KITT222 got me one and I believe I'll be obtaining it at the meet this summer.