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What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe?
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:38 pm
by KSNeptune
I feel like my Base Vibe/auto has good suspension and brakes right from the factory. But adding the SC will put it more into the GT's performance territory. Can anyone tell me what suspension and brake differences there are between a stock GT and a stock Base Vibe?Looking at the big tail pipe, and since Pontiac has been teasing about the SC since day one of the Vibe, I suspect some of the performance engineeringing upgrades are already in place in anticipation of the supercharger. I"d just like to know for sure.Anyone? KSNeptune
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (KSNeptune)
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:22 pm
by ragingfish
I know the GT has 4 wheel disc brakes...I'm not aware of any differences in suspension - I believe they are identical.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (ragingfish)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 12:14 am
by Vibe Rater
You'll need money, lots of it.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (Vibe Rater)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:39 am
by satur9
suspension is the same.the disc brake thing has been beaten to death. you shouldnt need anything. i believe faultline still has stock brakes and his turbo has more power. if you WANT new brakes check out ssbc brakes these are the ones i want and are whats stopping 300hp+ matrixes.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (satur9)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 6:54 am
by ragingfish
quote:suspension is the same.the disc brake thing has been beaten to death. you shouldnt need anything. i believe faultline still has stock brakes and his turbo has more power. if you WANT new brakes check out ssbc brakes these are the ones i want and are whats stopping 300hp+ matrixes.Just to clarify, I wasn't implying that when you get the S/C you need new brakes. Was just saying outside the engine and the tranny, the brakes were the only difference AFAIK between a GT and a base model...
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (ragingfish)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:29 am
by NovaResource
Only the rear brakes are different, the front brakes are the same.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (NovaResource)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:59 pm
by ragingfish
Right.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (satur9)
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 12:42 pm
by Faultline
quote:suspension is the same.the disc brake thing has been beaten to death. you shouldnt need anything. i believe faultline still has stock brakes and his turbo has more power. if you WANT new brakes check out ssbc brakes these are the ones i want and are whats stopping 300hp+ matrixes.yep it's true...I have not done any brake upgrades, and 9k miles later, since the advent of turbo, I cannot really tell that I need an upgrade, but I suppose I could tell the diverence..if I had one...I did lower my car w Eibach lowering springs.-sportline- aprox 2" drop, it did help w body roll, but not really nec...
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (Faultline)
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:42 pm
by goodvibe
You wont need a thing. Your car handles plenty good for the extra power. The GT does have firmer shock damping but thats it for differences. For upgrades; The progress rear sway bar for about $100 is on of the most cost effective and funtional upgrades available.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (Faultline)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 3:50 am
by meathead333
so whats the difference between the turbo and surper charger?
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (meathead333)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:37 am
by satur9
theres a rundown in the forced induction forum check there.
Re: What's needed if you add a SC to the base Vibe? (satur9)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:58 am
by meathead333
yeah, i suppose there is a bunch there. sorry, brain fart.