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Vibe makes Jalopnik

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:24 am
by ColonelPanic
http://jalopnik.com/5893895/th...ery/4Would this be our kitt222?Not sure I get it, yeah it shows a rear differential but we did have AWD Vibes!

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (ColonelPanic)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:33 am
by Cougar Vibe
Yeah, but then the illustration also shows the 17" wheels (which didn't come on the AWD).

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (Cougar Vibe)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:41 am
by ColonelPanic
One of the fb comments points out a longitudinally mounted engine with no transfer case and no front axles. I didn't pay much attention to the front since I don't know what an awd looks like up there anyway. I guess that's it. I need to check the manual and see if it's in there.

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (ColonelPanic)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:01 am
by jkm311
What was the OP topic? I generally follow these reader-submitted Top 10 posts by Jalopnik, but missed this one.

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (jkm311)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:26 am
by ColonelPanic
The Ten Strangest Things Found In Car Owner’s Manuals

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (ColonelPanic)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:30 am
by KITT222
O_o...YES!!!!! I made it to AOTD!!!!! This makes me very happy. With that, I carry the Vibe to AOTD as well. EDIT: The reason I know it wasn't supposed to be an AWD is because the drawing shows a body-on-frame car, a RWD transmission, a live-axle and leaf-spring suspension. Vibe AWD has independent rear suspension, is a unibody car, and strut suspension.

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (KITT222)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:32 am
by jkm311
Congrats, Nick. Figures the one AOTD I miss has one of us included.

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (jkm311)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:25 am
by star_deceiver
Hmmm... must watch those Mini drivers a little more closely... lol

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (star_deceiver)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:45 pm
by ColonelPanic
That one was my favorite. I need to see if there is a PDF of that manual. Those guys seem to have a sense of humor.

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (star_deceiver)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:48 pm
by Cougar Vibe

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (Cougar Vibe)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:26 pm
by jake75
It may soon be against the law in Ohio to have hidden storage areas in your vehicle that could be used to hide your stash. One would think that the Ohio legislators had better things to do - but as an Ohio citizen, and a Republican at that, I think the Ohio legislature is even worse than the US Congress. One was just recently indicted on taking bribes. Many more are probably looking over their shoulders.

Re: Vibe makes Jalopnik (Cougar Vibe)

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:44 pm
by ligion
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