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Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:15 pm
by Rayven01
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Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:16 pm
by Rayven01
Maintenance:
- 2013-01-21 (98,150): Body work to repair door crease and rust spots on roof
- 2013-01-25 (98,300): Replaced cabin air filter
- 2013-01-30 (98,415): Replaced stock air filter with K&N, cleaned MAF sensor
- 2013-02-02 (98,545): Replaced junk ANCO wipers with new OEM wipers
- 2013-02-27 (99,240): Replaced spark plugs (NGK Iridium IX, 60,000 mile plugs)

- 2013-03-16 (99,847): Oil change (Royal Purple filter, Mobil 1 0-W20 oil)
- 2013-03-20 (99,964): New tires (Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus 205/55R16)
- 2013-03-23 (100,132): ATF drain and fill (Toyota WS), re-installed stock air filter, cleaned MAF sensor
- 2013-05-18 (102,184): Coolant drain and fill (Toyota SLLC pink)
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:18 pm
by Rayven01
Finally got around to putting together a garage. Still need to get good pics when the weather is nice, that first one is the dealer pic.
Shamelessly borrowed Vibenvy's garage post format. Thanks!

Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:16 pm
by tkenway
Very nice.
Where can I get a genvibe.com decal?
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:28 pm
by Rayven01
tkenway wrote:Very nice.

Where can I get a genvibe.com decal?
Thanks! You can get them at
www.grafxwerks.com along with a bunch of other Vibe-specific decals.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:42 pm
by tkenway
Awesome. I'll have to order one when I have a little more spare cash.

Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:12 am
by Derf
Nice. I have to say the pic of the Vibe next to the water tower, the angles on the car really stand out. Without the roof racks, it really has a clean look that the white pushes to another level.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:42 am
by Rayven01
Derf wrote:Nice. I have to say the pic of the Vibe next to the water tower, the angles on the car really stand out. Without the roof racks, it really has a clean look that the white pushes to another level.
Thanks! It honestly took awhile to grow on me. The Gen1 is a little more streamlined in the front and I tend to like that. I've come to like it better though, as I like the rest of the lines of the Gen2 better and from any angle except head on I prefer the new look. As for the white it does look really nice and it's easier to clean. My only beef with it is the lack of clearcoat. The Vibe paint is already the weak point and without clearcoat it chips even easier.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:08 pm
by vibenvy
Very nice looking 2nd gen

! Glad I could help you out with your Garage format

!
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:54 pm
by lannvouivre
I like you already for your excellent car color choice.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:20 pm
by Rayven01
Updated top post with new antenna and dream wheels pics.
Kazera KZ-I chrome with blue rings. Nearly $900 a set, so they'll likely remain only in my dreams.

Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:31 pm
by Rayven01
Received my Redline armrest cover today!


The emblem sits a bit more toward the rear than I asked for but it turns out to be a good thing because that way my elbow doesn't sit on it, which could get irritating. The padding is
super comfortable!
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:41 pm
by lannvouivre
That looks awesome, I love it!
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 7:39 am
by Rayven01
lannvouivre wrote:That looks awesome, I love it!
Thanks, me too!

Well worth the money. It nicely solves my cracked armrest cover problem and also raises the armrest just enough to be perfect with hands at 8 and 4.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:46 pm
by Rayven01
I added a Bushwacker bumper protector since my dog is determined to scratch the hell out of the bumper cover getting in and out of the hatch.

I wasn't happy with the short length on the Matrix one as I've seen other members get so I took a chance and ordered the
Scion xD model. It looked pretty close to the right length and I figured if it was too long I could cut it down. It turns out it
is about an inch too long, but it's close enough that I decided to put it on as is. It just sticks out a little at the front lip right at either end where the bumper curves up into the taillight. If it ever catches on anything and comes off I'll just get some 3M tape, cut it down and re-attach it.


Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:50 pm
by Rayven01
I picked up a 2009 Vibe GT OE strut brace courtesy of Carrie/Vibenvy(thanks!) at the Genvibe Pontac meet and installed it the afternoon I got home. I have to say the difference in cornering is very noticeable. Curvy roads are even more fun now!

Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:32 pm
by vibenvy
Glad to hear you got the strut brace installed and are enjoying it

! It looks great! It was great to meet you and see your Vibe in person! I look forward to seeing what you have in store for your Vibe in the future

!
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:58 pm
by ParknVibe
Is that a pin strip line on the fender "wave" shape and along doors at the bend? Looking at your top first picture. if so it looks good.
Did not see you talk about it or showed a closeup of it.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 4:56 pm
by Rayven01
No, no pinstripes anywhere. I see what you mean though. Must be a trick of the light.
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:39 am
by surbach50
Hi. I am looking for a bumper protector for my 2009 Base 2.4L Vibe. I see that you bought the Scion protector. What year is the Scion?
thanks
Re: Rayven01's 2009 Vibe Base 2.4L
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:10 pm
by Rayven01
They don't really list what year so I'm not sure. This is what I got though:
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