J TO ENVY

Trust me, I know all the basics of HIDs. I have done plenty of reading on the subject. They're just not for me. End of story .

I really like this generation of Vibe.

Thanks! Me too, especially the GT !

i'm have to look for it one of these days

It's really nothing special. Silver Springs is much nicer, bigger and offers many more trails, places to fish, grill, etc. .

Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't care for HIDs. Too many people around here have them and they are very blue and look absolutely ridiculous. I have encountered quite a few vehicles that have factory HIDs and projector headlights and the light is still blinding. Also, call me crazy, but I prefer to install a bulb and be done with it. I don't want to be searching around for somewhere to mount ballasts, etc. I will continue to use regular bulbs as long as they're available. Soon I am actually going to be getting a pair of Sylvania's latest "high performance" bulbs, the SilverStar zXe to try out. They make them for the lows and highs (9006 & 9005) for the 2009-2010 Vibe, but not the fogs . I'm going to get one pair for the lows on eBay for cheap and see if they're worth it or not before I shell out the money for the high beam bulbs too.

LOL!

Okay, for some reason I went to edit the original post and a bunch of the pictures disappeared, so I'm going to re-post them here...

Stealth Auto Chrome Amber Bulbs In The Front & Rear Marker Lights And Sylvania SilverStar Bulbs In The Reverse Lights - 02.20.10

Calipers Painted Black - 04.02.10

Chrome Valve Caps - 04.06.10

Flat Tire & Majorly Damaged Wheel :-( - 04.17.10

Front License Plate Replaced With Color Matched Plugs - 07.01.10

2" Blind Spot Mirrors - 09.26.10

Sylvania SilverStar Bulb In The License Marker - 10.24.10

GM Rear Cargo Security Shade - 02.11.11

Honda 7" Antenna - 02.12.11

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Painted Black - 03.29.11

GM Chrome Shift Knob Overlay - 07.20.11

2010 Vibe Silver Shift Indicator Bezel - 08.23.11

Thanks for looking!

Many more pictures and information can be found on my Car Domain page and in my GenVibe Garage.

Also, track my gas mileage on MPG Tune.

]I used HIDs in my normal housings for over three years, key is aim and bulb wattage. If you stick with a 35W HID bulb, and don't go higher than 6000K, aim them slightly lower than normal, you'll have no issues with glare. I never did.

When my HIDs burned out (ballast let go, and water go into the right side socket ) and I switched to my set of SilverStars...gah, how do you see at night?

I'm just not a fan of HIDs. I am perfectly happy with my SilverStars and I can see just fine with them as well .

Hey Carrie! It's good to see you

Not much new it looks like, but she's looking fine I'm sure! Hopefully I'll get to see you at a meet in 2012?!

Hey Sadie! Nothing new until income tax time. Needless to say I am anxiously awaiting the end of January! I definitely hope to make it to at least one meet in 2012.

Nice Vibe.

Thanks !

]Lots of attention to detail here.

Ever thought to going to HIDs? They'll make you wonder why you bought SilverStars.

Also...TAKE OFF THE CHROME VALVE CAPS! Those are a big no-no with the aluminum TPMS sensors. They'll fuse to the valve stem, and 80% of the time will snap the stem while getting them off. Plastic caps only with those. I've lost count on how many people ruin those TPMS sensors due to ignorance.

Yep. To me it's the little things that really count.

I have considered going with HIDs, but decided against it because I don't believe in using them in non-projector housings. I have used SilverStars for years in multiple vehicles and have never had a problem with them burning out prematurely, etc.

I had someone else tell me the same thing about the valve caps. They've been on since April of 2010 and I haven't had any problems with them yet. I check the air pressure once a week and the 18s come off for winter, so I'm not too worried about it. Thanks for the heads up though.

Nice Toyota! wait...

lol @ all the TRD stuff you have. Seriously though, nice Vibe. I like the newer body styles over the older much more.

LOL! Thanks! I prefer to call it a Poyota !

I really love the new body style too, especially the GT!

nice Vibe where is that Forest preserve at?

Thanks ! The Forest Preserve is a few minutes from my house. It's in between Sandwich and Somonauk.

2009 PONTIAC VIBE GT

Body Style: Wagon

Color: Liquid Platinum Metallic

Engine: 2.4L VVT-i (2AZ-FE)

Transmission: 5-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Interior: Ebony Cloth with Ebony Leather Accents

Purchase Date: April 11, 2009

Purchased From: Gjovik Auto Megaplex of Sandwich, Illinois

Build Date: November 17, 2008

Accomplishments:

• 3rd place in the "Stock Class" at the 3rd annual WI GM-Tuner Gathering (05.22.10)

• GenVibe.com's April 2011 Vibe of the Month

Manufacturer Options:

• 5-Speed Shiftable Automatic Transmission (MVD)

• Power Sunroof (CF5)

• Theft-Deterrent Alarm System (UA6)

Modifications:

Engine:

• exhaust manifold heat shield painted black

• Grafx Werks metallic silver "VVT-i 16V" engine cover overlay

• K&N Typhoon metallic silver powder coated cold air intake (#69-8613TS) with an AEM Brute Force Dryflow air filter (#21-203BF)

Wheels:

• summer: chrome valve caps

• winter: 2009-2010 Vibe 2.4L Base 16" steel wheels (#19184107)

• 205/55/16 Kelly Explorer tires

• 2003-2010 Vibe Base lug nuts (#88972746)

Brakes:

• calipers painted black

• centers of rotors painted black

Exterior:

• Sylvania SilverStar bulbs (9145) in the fog lights

• front license plate replaced with color matched plugs

• Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs (9006/9005) in the headlights

• Stealth Auto chrome amber bulbs (3457) in the front marker lights

• 35% tinted windows

• Honda 7" antenna (#39151-STK-A01)

• Grafx Werks metallic silver "genvibe.com" decal on the lower passenger side of the hatch glass

• Stealth Auto chrome amber bulbs (7440) in the rear marker lights

• Sylvania SilverStar bulbs (921) in the reverse lights

• "PONTIAC VIBE GT" badges removed from the hatch

• Sylvania SilverStar bulb (168) in the license marker

Interior:

• GM chrome shift knob overlay (#19171212)

• 2010 Vibe silver shift indicator bezel (#19205020)

• GM premium all weather front and rear floor mats (#19170829) [discontinued]

• GM rear cargo security shade (#19171208)

• GM premium all weather cargo mat (#19170827)

Miscellaneous:

• independent fog lights

• AHLs disabled

• DRLs disabled

• hard wired Cobra 10 band extra sensory detection radar/laser detector (#ESD-9115)

Future:

Engine:

• TRD forged aluminum oil filler cap with blacked out decal (#PTR35-00070)

• Optima Red Top battery (35 - #8020-164)

Wheels:

• summer: Toyota chrome wheel locks (#00276-00901)

Exterior:

• Sylvania SilverStar zXe bulbs (9006/9005) in the headlights

Interior:

• Husky Liners WeatherBeater black front and rear floor liners (#98531)

• Husky Liners WeatherBeater black cargo liner (#25021)

First Day Home - 04.11.09

First Photoshoot - 04.12.09

Dealer License Plate Frame & Sticker Removed - 04.17.09

35% Tinted Windows - 04.24.09

De-Badged Hatch & Metallic Silver GenVibe.com Decal - 04.26.09

Hard Wired Cobra Radar Detector - 05.03.09

GM Premium All Weather Floor & Cargo Mats - 05.06.09

Sylvania SilverStar Bulbs In The Fog Lights & SilverStar Ultra Bulbs In The Headlights - 05.11.09

K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake & AEM Brute Force Dryflow Air Filter - 07.09.09

AHLs & DRLs Disabled + Independent Fog Lights - 09.24.09

Winter Wheels & Tires - 11.07.09

Winter Mode - 12.12.09

That would be a hell of a road trip! Sandwich to Harrisburg, Harrisburg to Ohio, Ohio to Sandwich. Sounds like fun !

you should be proud its soo clean!

I am very proud of you Matt !

I really dig this last one I think it might be my new sig ^^^^

I agree!

It's absolutely beautiful Matt! I don't even really mind the tan in the interior . So, should I take the train out a few days before the Bash and drive it to Ohio for you ?!

Sorry guys and girls but I won't be there. It's approximately an hour and a half drive for me and since the weather is going to be so crappy it's not really worth it to me (not saying I don't want to meet you all). Perhaps we can get something setup for April and hopefully the weather will cooperate.

About time!

Now the forecast is as follows: Rain or snow showers in the morning... then snow or snow showers in the afternoon. Much colder. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

The forecast for Sunday is: Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40.

Maybe we should re-schedule for Sunday instead...

As of now, the forecast according to Weather Bug is: Rain likely. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Well, at least if it's going to rain we won't have to worry about cleaning our cars .

Thanks guys!

My +1 (if he's able to make it) will be driving his '07 Solstice GXP.

I am glad to see we have 13 people on the list. Hopefully everyone shows and hopefully the weather holds out for us.

Pretty much done? lulz nobody's ever done with their car until it's no longer in their possesion. Almost three years of ownership on my GA, and I'm still modding it.

Nope, I can honestly say I am done with it. Before the 18s go back on for the warm weather the calipers will be painted black and that will be it until the factory battery dies and I replace it with a Red Top. No one makes anything for the '09-'10 Vibes and I wasted way too much money on my Sunfires with nothing to show for it. I am enjoying having a "normal" reliable car to drive way too much to even consider doing anything else to it. It's perfect the way it is.

Welcome!

Thanks!

Immma be

Imma be

imma imma imma be There

Fo Sho

Fo Shizzle

Fo Sheze

Word to yo mommz

seriously... i will be there

I see you're from Aurora. Any chance you'd want to meet up someplace (perhaps Tinseltown since it's right by 88?) and cruise to Schaumburg together? Let me know.

1. Ken

2. Jakeman - maybe

3. 60DegreeVVT

4. J TO ENVY + 1 possibly

5. ponta2147 + 1

6. Bleco2.2 (from The J-Body Organization) - maybe

If we could get at least 10 people to show that would be a pretty nice turnout! Here's hoping the weather stays decent. I am psyched to get out of the house, although I'm bummed because I'm still rocking the steelies ! Oh well, either way it'll be fun!

You all are more then welcome to come to the schaumburg meet on the 20th

Definitely!

Also, any of you Wisconsin people that haven't done so already need to check out WI GM-Tuners. We are having a meet in the Milwaukee area in April. We'd love to have some more people there.

Welcome fellow WI GM-Tuner! Thanks for joining!

We are taking over !

Welcome fellow WI GM-Tuner! Thanks for joining!

Welcome fellow WI GM-Tuner! Thanks for joining!

and who said sammiches? are they ice cweam sammiches?

Thanks! We have any sammich you could imagine !

Thanks!

to ANOTHER VIBE OWNER! Nice Vibe btw. Any mods or to come mods?

I am on GenVibe but not to active there. My buddy used to be active but he totaled his vibe and got a honda "VTAK!". lol.

Thanks! Mods are as follows:

Engine:

- K&N Typhoon silver powder coated cold air intake

Wheels:

- winter: '07 Toyota Camry 16" steel wheels

- 205/55/16 Kelly Explorer tires

- Dorman black lug nuts and wheel locks

Exterior:

- Sylvania Silver Star bulbs (9145) in the fog lights

- Sylvania Silver Star Ultra bulbs (9006 / 9005) in the headlights

- Stealth Auto chrome amber bulbs (3457) in the front turn signals

- 35% tinted windows

- silver "genvibe.com" sticker on the lower passenger side of the hatch glass

- Stealth Auto chrome amber bulbs (7440) in the rear turn signals

- Sylvania Silver Star bulbs (921) in the reverse lights

- "PONTIAC VIBE GT" badges removed from the hatch

- Super Bright LEDs natural white WLED-x5 bulb (168) in the license marker

Interior:

- GM premium all weather floor mats

- GM premium all weather cargo mat

Miscellaneous:

- independent fog lights

- AHLs disabled

- DRLs disabled

- Cobra 10 band extra sensory detection radar/laser detector (hard wired)

Future:

Engine:

- Optima Red Top battery (whenever the factory one dies)

Suspension:

- TRD red powder coated strut tower brace (still going back and forth on this one since there is a factory strut tower brace on it already)

Brakes:

- calipers painted black

Only a couple more small things as you can see and I'll be done with it. No one makes much for it, but that's fine by me because I wasted way too much money on my Sunfires with nothing to show for it.

I am pretty active on GenVibe. I read everything on there before I got my Vibe. It's what made my mind up to get the Vibe so I am definitely grateful for that because I <3 my Vibe.

Thanks!

Aren't you the lady I bought my bumper from!?!

Hum... I do seem to recall an impromptu road trip to Rockford last summer !!!

]Awesome! Another Vibe! Looks good for now, any plans down teh line?

Thanks! Only a couple things: black painted calipers (coming soon before the 18s go back on), an Optima Red Top whenever the factory battery dies and possibly a TRD red powder coated strut bar. I am pretty much done with it and I am happy with it the way it is.

Very nice Vibe!

Welcome!

Thanks!

Posted the link on The Org. too although I'm sure nothing will come of it, but you never know I guess.

Any location sounds good to me really since I'm not very familiar with the area. I really hope the weather is decent because now I am all pysched up about this !

Welcome fellow female Viber! Thanks for joining! I really hope I will get to meet you, your husband and your Pontiacs on the 20th!