Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:27 am
Loving this car after two weeks. Any tips, tricks, or hints for us?
Congrats!
Tip Nr. 1: enjoy your ride!
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Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:00 am
Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:54 pm
Welcome to GenVibe! That's a very sharp looking Jet Black Metallic GT you've got there 
! Thanks for posting a picture for us right away! Add your location to your profile, so we know what area of the world you're in. Are you looking to do any mods to it?
! Thanks for posting a picture for us right away! Add your location to your profile, so we know what area of the world you're in. Are you looking to do any mods to it?Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:47 pm
Welcome to GenVibe 
Just like Vibenvy (Carrie) We loved them so much that we have TWO Vibe Gt's Looks like you're in Pa? Get rid of those nice 18" alloys if you want them to last in the long run. Get a designated set of 16" steelies to be your sacrificial winter wheels. They'll ride smoother and get better traction in the snow. Not many mods to do to these cars unless you're creative and have a shop to fabricate stuff. Kudo's on posting a pic right away. Enjoy the ride & visit often 
Just like Vibenvy (Carrie) We loved them so much that we have TWO Vibe Gt's Looks like you're in Pa? Get rid of those nice 18" alloys if you want them to last in the long run. Get a designated set of 16" steelies to be your sacrificial winter wheels. They'll ride smoother and get better traction in the snow. Not many mods to do to these cars unless you're creative and have a shop to fabricate stuff. Kudo's on posting a pic right away. Enjoy the ride & visit often Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:03 am
Thanks for the advice...will look into different wheels for next winter! We looked at other Vibes with the 16s but I always felt the body looked bloated on them.
Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:49 pm
Welcome aboard!! Nice looking Vibe for sure.
JR
JR
Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:48 pm
Congrats! That is a nice looking Vibe for sure. Enjoy it and good luck!
Re: Proud new Vibe GT owner!
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:16 pm
Nice looking Vibe!
For tips and tricks, what do you want to do?
One tip from experience - stick with the stock size for tires - changes can kill your mpg. If you wanted to drop from 18's to 17's, stay with a stock configuration for the Vibe.
Oh yeah, another tip is that if you want to hear more engine note, don't change the exhaust, get an Short Ram Intake.
Lastly, don't assume that every Toyota Matrix part will interchange.
And be careful changing the cabin air filter - the little door lock tab is prone to braking.
And I recommend using factory wiper blade refills. More expensive but they work so much better.
Wow, that was more than I thought I had to offer!
For tips and tricks, what do you want to do?
One tip from experience - stick with the stock size for tires - changes can kill your mpg. If you wanted to drop from 18's to 17's, stay with a stock configuration for the Vibe.
Oh yeah, another tip is that if you want to hear more engine note, don't change the exhaust, get an Short Ram Intake.
Lastly, don't assume that every Toyota Matrix part will interchange.
And be careful changing the cabin air filter - the little door lock tab is prone to braking.
And I recommend using factory wiper blade refills. More expensive but they work so much better.
Wow, that was more than I thought I had to offer!