December 2004 Vibe of the Month
Winner: ballrub (2003 Vibe GT)

By: Nick Simkins
Posted 12.09.2004 23:00 EDT

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Introducing our 3rd installment of the Vibe of the Month. Put your hands together for our December 2004 winner, GVC member "ballrub". Read about his 2003 Vibe GT's current and future vehicle modifications below as well as view photos of his Vibe.

ballrub's Factory/Dealer Vehicle Options:

• Power Group Value Package, [includes (AU3) Door locks, power, (AU0) Keyless entry, remote, (A31) Windows, power and (K34) Cruise control]
• Premium Monotone Appearance Package, [includes body-colored lower cladding, front and rear fascias, door handles and rear lift gate trim]
• Protection Package, [includes (AJ7) Air bags, seat mounted side-impact, driver and right front passenger and (UA6) Theft-deterrent alarm system]
• Cargo box, rear (SPO-supplied, dealer installed)
• Cargo convenience nets, rear, 2 (SPO-supplied, dealer installed)
• Storage, seatback with first aid kit (SPO-supplied, dealer installed)
• Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with DVD-based navigation system, includes 6-disc remote-mounted changer, programmable equalizer, Radio Data System and 6-speakers
• Lo-Jack
• Paint sealant
• Scotchguard interior

ballrub's Performance Modifications:

• K&N Typhoon Short Ram intake (red anodized)
• Magnaflow stainless steel cat-back exhaust system
• Mobil One 5w30 synthetic oil
• Net results: 172.33hp / 124.57ft/lbs torque to the wheels

• Hotchkis Performance front and rear anti sway bars
• Hotchkis Performance upper strut tower brace with adjustable camber plates (red anodized caps)
• Hotchkis Performance lowering springs

ballrub's Tire/Wheel Modifications:

• TSW Volcano 19"x 8" 5-spoke wheels with hyper-black centers
• Bridgestone S-03 245/35ZR19 tires

ballrub's Interior Modifications:

• Titanium-metallic medium window tint (65%)
• No other interior mods at this time

ballrub's Exterior Modifications:

• Pontiac factory gfx kit with both rear spoilers
• Advanced Composite Specialties hood with functional dual snorkel inlets for K&N short ram intake
• Star Armor Shield clear bra

ballrub's Future Modifications:

• Optima Yellow Top battery with red cover
• Hose Techniques red silicone hose kit
• Hella red euro-air horns
• Phillips Vision-Plus headlight bulbs (already have all and will be installing this month)
• Custom stereo system by Audiobahn
• Custom upholstery by Stitchcraft
• Webasto dual electric sunroof (to be installed within the next couple of months)
  
  

> ballrub's article on Speed-Society (Suspension Tech) (edited version seen in Aug.04 issue of Speed, Style & Sound magazine):
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Stay tuned for the future VOTM winners! Check out the Vibe of the Month Forum to find out how you may be our next winner and to discuss past, current, and future winners.

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