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WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:00 am
by Django
WTB 2009+ Vibe GT:WheelsFront BumperRear BumperSide SkirtsPreferably silver please...
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (Django)
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:04 pm
by vibenvy
Are you wanting to make your 2009-2010 AWD or Base look like a 2009-2010 GT?
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (J_TO_ENVY)
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:05 am
by Django
Yup, I just had my WRX totaled and I'm trying something different. I love the AWD and I love how the GTs look. I figure its easier to make and AWD to look like a GT rater than making a GT an AWD. I live in MN btw.
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (Django)
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:23 am
by tpollauf
Once you succeed, you'll probably have the ONLY Vibe AWD GT out there Unfortunately, even with used parts, you'll probably be spending $2k to get this done at best. Looking forward to you making this EASY transition.
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (tpollauf)
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:36 am
by Django
I am prepared to spend 2k like I had expected. The problem is to find silver mint bumpers and side-skirts that someone is willing to sell. Most likely find the wheels first. This might take me a while. It is a lot better than finding Transmission, drive axles, CV axles, Rear suspension parts, sensors, and possibly brake parts right? Nice set of Pontiacs you got there. is that G8 an 8Cyl?
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (Django)
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:20 am
by tpollauf
Quote, originally posted by Django »Nice set of Pontiacs you got there. is that G8 an 8Cyl? YES. It is the GT version and has the summer 19" rims. The LS1 engine, 6.2L. This is the wife's car and it is garaged during the bad winter days.
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (Django)
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:36 am
by trb
While I was looking at misc parts and stuff on ebay, I saw several wrecked GTs in Wisconsin where they were selling parts off them. They would have one part listed like an AC compressor or something, but show a picture of the wrecked Vibe GT it came from. Might be worth a call and maybe you could get most of the parts from a place fairly close by. Also, look on
http://www.car-part.com for GT wheels or rear bumpers which are specific to the GT models. This place seems to have a lot of GTs, they have like 3 rear bumpers listed. Morrison's Auto Inc USA-WI(Edgerton) Request_Quote 1-800-866-2277 Edit: I just found one of the ebay auctions I saw, it is the same place in WI.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380367...p=mtrYou will have a hard time finding them in silver, and even if you do get them, most likely they will need repairs and a repaint.Good luck!
Re: WTB 2009+ Vibe GT parts (trb)
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:56 am
by vibenvy
Quote, originally posted by Django »Yup, I just had my WRX totaled and I'm trying something different. I love the AWD and I love how the GTs look. I figure its easier to make and AWD to look like a GT rater than making a GT an AWD. I live in MN btw.Great idea ! I have been thinking how cool it would be to have an AWD GT! Looking forward to seeing your progress with this project!You may want to check out GMPartsCenter.net as well. It may actually be cheaper to get some parts brand new i.e. I ordered brand new OEM wheel covers for my winter wheels from GMPC for $34.xx a piece, whereas on eBay, they were going for $35.00+ for used ones. Definitely a better deal to get brand new ones for cheaper. Good luck with your search !
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:55 am
by Django
Found a set of GT wheels for saleAre the bolt patterns different on a 2009 Vibe AWD vs a 2009 Vibe GT?
Re: (Django)
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:35 am
by trb
No, they are the same since the AWD has the 2.4L motors. All the 2.4 cars have the same 5x114 bolt patterns. Only the basic 1.8L cars have the old 5x100 bolt pattern that is the same as the 03-08 Vibes.