Howdy all
I just picked up an 03 vibe GT for $350 cause clutch was toast. Fixed the car and I love driving it so I figured id find a site with more info on things I can do to the car to increase performance and the "cool" factor. It's maroon and grey plastic with 2013 Scion FRS takeoff wheels that I had laying around. I'm a mechanic and even remember driving the first Vibe GT off the transport truck in late 2002 when I worked at Pontiac dealer in Wichita.
Open to anyone's suggestions for what these cars like. I have a 65 shot Zex wet nitrous kit from my old Civic still complete I was gonna sell, but now.....
Glad I found this site.
Sayin hey-o
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vibrologist
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Re: Sayin hey-o
Hi trdVibe. Welcome to the forum. You obviously got a steal for a deal! Can't wait for pictures.
Vibrologist
'05 Vibe
"It is important to know the difference between 'accurate' and 'precise' even if you are neither!"
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'05 Vibe
"It is important to know the difference between 'accurate' and 'precise' even if you are neither!"
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=43476
Re: Sayin hey-o
Wow, what a screaming deal! What clutch did you use? I just had to replace the one in my "new" 03 GT since the POS Seco brand the prior owner's mechanic installed (for $1,400!) blew to pieces in only 12,000 miles. I got an Excedy replacement with a freshly turned flywheel for about $150 and spent a couple of days installing it. Not as easy as my Mustang, but not too bad.
Those wheels look really good on it, and I like the color a lot. Congrats on a great deal!
Those wheels look really good on it, and I like the color a lot. Congrats on a great deal!
Thomas
the "Mustang Guy"
1987 5.0 LX Mustang
2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
2003 Neptune Vibe GT - prior daily
2010 Red Vibe GT - RIP 6/16/14
2006 Platinum Vibe - son's car
the "Mustang Guy"
1987 5.0 LX Mustang
2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
2003 Neptune Vibe GT - prior daily
2010 Red Vibe GT - RIP 6/16/14
2006 Platinum Vibe - son's car
Re: Sayin hey-o
Looks like it's in great condition for an 03, congrats. Welcome to the club.
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tpollauf
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Re: Sayin hey-o
Welcome to GenVibe. Definitely a STEAL and in the best color too! Was the clutch the only thing wrong with this Vibe or did other factors affect the price you got it for?
2009 Vibe GT (manual), 2009 G8Gt, 2009 Vibe GT (auto)
2014 Silverado, 2004 Vibe GT
"everything is modifiable"
Re: Sayin hey-o
I'm a kinda a cheap (removed) so I replaced the clutch with an O'Rielly (luk) but it had one in it so I warrantied it for free thx to my buddies there, and I cut the flywheel on my shop brake lathe so basically free except my 6 hours of labor. The car also needed a heater core but I flushed it a few times and it works good currently. Also the odometer has been stuck at 299,999 for a few years according to prev owner est around 400,000 by now but it runs amazing and the engin and trans VIN match body so these things are tough. I pulled valve cover and it's very clean inside engine. Ran a 16.0 quarter in it
03 GT
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ramenboy...
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wow... crazy deal you got there!
as others have said, welcome to the family!
now you just have to lower it, and it'll handle like a slot car
as others have said, welcome to the family!
now you just have to lower it, and it'll handle like a slot car
de-badged o4 vibe
tein s-techs | 17" msr 105 wheels | 235 45 17 nexen n7000
weapon-r short ram (thanx BC!) | typeR sport pedals | LED 3rd brake
o2 triumph speed four
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Hope2BuyVibeTomorrow
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gorgeous vibe brotha! I want those rims! U have the same color config as me , aint it beautiful?
2004 Pontiac Vibe Base Automatic Orange on Gray Cladding
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GenVibe Rules!
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Thx for all the compliments and positive comments welcoming me. Yes lowering it is a must. Any suggestions, I want at least 2" drop but prob closer to 2.5 or maybe even 3"
03 GT
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Wow, another bit of luck(luk)! Someone on here said the OEM in their Vibe was a luk clutch, but I doubt that one was the original at a potential 400K!! 6 hours is good time. Removing the CV axles was a pain to me since I ended up having to remove both to get the case back in place. But at least I didn't have to remove a rusted in place H pipe!trdVibe wrote:I'm a kinda a cheap (removed) so I replaced the clutch with an O'Rielly (luk) but it had one in it so I warrantied it for free thx to my buddies there, and I cut the flywheel on my shop brake lathe so basically free except my 6 hours of labor. The car also needed a heater core but I flushed it a few times and it works good currently. Also the odometer has been stuck at 299,999 for a few years according to prev owner est around 400,000 by now but it runs amazing and the engin and trans VIN match body so these things are tough. I pulled valve cover and it's very clean inside engine. Ran a 16.0 quarter in it
Thomas
the "Mustang Guy"
1987 5.0 LX Mustang
2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
2003 Neptune Vibe GT - prior daily
2010 Red Vibe GT - RIP 6/16/14
2006 Platinum Vibe - son's car
the "Mustang Guy"
1987 5.0 LX Mustang
2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
2003 Neptune Vibe GT - prior daily
2010 Red Vibe GT - RIP 6/16/14
2006 Platinum Vibe - son's car
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lannvouivre
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Re: Sayin hey-o
CV axle removal confirmed to be the work of the devil.
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I did have a lift and air tools. Also I was a Toyota master tech for 5 years and Pontiac for 3 so I did tons of axles and trannys and learned the tricks. Ya I know it wasn't stock clutch cause guy was pissed that this one only lasted 2 yrs. he was 75yr old medical driver who was hard on clutches but I don't think the car ever saw "lift" While he owned it and put 300k on it, he also had another 03 same colors which also had 299,999 on it but wanted $1500 for it and it was just 1zz auto.
03 GT