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BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:32 am
by BC123
2009 Pontiac Vibe GTUltra WhitePower Sunroof5 speed manual transmissionTheft-Deterrent Alarm SystemBuild date - August, 2008Purchase date - February 09, 2009Upgrades:Window tint - front 15% / rear 5%Pontiac Vibe GT - rear hatch de-badgeChrome valve capsAluminum sill plates2 - Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S 215/45R18Curt Class II trailer hitchReplace missing wheel center caps Sylvania zXe low beam headlightsDIY custom arm rest coverInstall missing undercarriage cowl clipsK&N Typhoon Silver Intake SystemGrafxWerks VVT-i 16V overlay - redDuplicolor brake caliper kit - redPaint exhaust manifold heat shield - blackFuture Upgrades:A new freaking horn that doesn't sound like the death wail of a discarded, broken, and sad toyMagnaFlow Cat-Back exhaustLED replacement lightsAluminum pedalsGPS Navigation receiverTRD oil fill capTRD short throw shifterOptima battery
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:42 am
by vibenvy
Welcome to GenVibe! Great to see another 2009 GT owner! It sounds like you've got a good start on mods already ! Looking forward to seeing pictures !
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (J_TO_ENVY)
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:28 am
by MrHatchWagon
Welcome! I, for one, endorse your list of mods! I must say I'm a bit jealous of your tint and intake, perhaps things I'll have to look into come the summer
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (MrHatchWagon)
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:39 am
by vibenvy
Quote, originally posted by MrHatchWagon »I must say I'm a bit jealous of your tint and intake, perhaps things I'll have to look into come the summer I highly suggest an intake and tinted windows for any vehicle !
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:03 am
by Brandort3
Welcome to the GenVibe family! Can't wait to see pictures of your Vibe!
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:05 am
by DressedInBlack
Hey! A West Coaster! Fort Myers is awesome. Welcome to the coolest forum on the planet.
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (MrHatchWagon)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:43 am
by BC123
Tint is one of the first mods I make to my cars. The K&N kit arrives today and hope to have it installed by tonight. WOO HOO!!!Oh and thanks for all the welcomes!
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:45 am
by vibenvy
Quote, originally posted by BC123 »The K&N kit arrives today and hope to have it installed by tonight.You will love the K&N! Can't wait to see pictures!
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:10 am
by BC123
K&N Typhoon kit is installed - WOO HOO and YEE HAA!!!The install was easy except step 19 bolting the EVAP braket to the intake tube was a little stubborn and challenging.Quick test drive and the sound is SWEET!Not sure on the power gains. Will have to test late at night. Oh and the best part of it all is I got the kit on Amazon for $250. About a hundy less than all the other places I looked.
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:10 am
by vibenvy
Quote, originally posted by BC123 »K&N Typhoon kit is installed - WOO HOO and YEE HAA!!!The install was easy except step 19 bolting the EVAP braket to the intake tube was a little stubborn and challenging.Quick test drive and the sound is SWEET!Not sure on the power gains. Will have to test late at night. Oh and the best part of it all is I got the kit on Amazon for $250. About a hundy less than all the other places I looked.Looks great ! Glad to hear you're happy with it, although everyone who installs one is ! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the rest of the Vibe !
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:06 am
by BC123
Finally posted some pics! Check 'em out!
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:13 am
by ponta2147
If you are looking for a new horn, I really enjoy the Hella Horns that I installed on my 2009 Vibe. Easy install, plus they look sweet behind the grill (but I am a bit partial to red...)
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (BC123)
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:51 pm
by Brandort3
Welcome! I love the list of mods you've done to it, and i love the fact you went with the 5 speed manual. I rarely see '09-'10 Vibe's with manuals in them. It's almost becoming a lost skill. Love the Vibe. Enjoy the nice weather in Florida!
Re: BC123 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (Brandort3)
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:08 am
by BC123
@Brandort3 - completely agree. Standard transmission is a lost art and soon to be an endangered species. Every time I buy a car with an automatic all I do is miss shifting on my own until my next car where I buy a manual again. This one is a keeper for the long haul. Especially with gas prices creeping up again.