#Performance clutch 2003 pontiac vibe gt install
#Performance clutch 2003 pontiac vibe gt manual

From what I have read you would want a semi-organic clutch. Spec, Clutch Masters, TRD, and others, all make clutches for the vibe for about that price. Some people hate on clutch brands, but ebay has a strange way of reducing prices. The suggested retail for the clutch is $540 on f1-racing site. Got on ebay for $80 (clutch) and $300 (flywheel).

#Performance clutch 2003 pontiac vibe gt install

I am about to install my F1 stage 1 clutch and fidazna flywheel. vibe owner?!! Love the GT, I wish I had the AWD and extra 60 hp.ġ. Please share any comments, tips, or advice. I haven't cleaned the MAF or IAC yet, and its not throwing any codes (or atleast not until I decided to unplug the MAF). It seems to change when I blip the throttle. Half the time its around 1500, the rest of the time it's anywhere between 600-1900. The gas pedal feels like its stuck on something occasionally, which either entertains some tire squealing from a standstill, or I don't get it un-snagged and stall.ģ. What else should I replace while I have the trans dropped?Ģ. Would you guys recommend any of the cheap ebay clutch kits? Also, I'm highly considering getting a lightened flywheel. Clutch has gotten really bad the past few days, and I need to replace it ASAP, but I've read that the stock clutch is not ideal for the GT. If you guys could help me out with the following things, it would be greatly appreciated.ġ. And possibly doing FI next year.īut before any modifications, I need to work out the important things, as this is my daily driver. I want to do some custom body work to make it look similar to the Vibe GXP that was never produced. The car was a joy to drive about 130 miles back to Vegas, cruise control worked great, and plenty of power to pass obviously! However, one of the things I did not catch on the test-drive was that the clutch was on it's way out. So then I test drove the Vibe and I absolutly loved it! They had just gotten it on a trade in that day, and it was covered in dirt and mud inside and out! So I ended up getting a smoking deal for $2800!

I would of had to finance that one though, as they were asking 12k. The first car I looked at on the lot was actually a clean Celica GTS with low milage.

#Performance clutch 2003 pontiac vibe gt manual

One of my requirements was a manual transmission, and I knew the GT had a six-speed. I was looking through there list, and the Vibe caught my eye, as I knew it was basically a Matrix. I figured it wouldn't be smart to have a car payment as I start college next year. I ended up looking at trade-ins at a findlay Kia. After going through 3 problematic cars this year, I decided to look at financing a newer car. I never thought I would own a Pontiac in a million years. Paint is decent considering the rock chips and the dent on the rear bumber, and a few scrapes here and there But it is possible to stay in the increased powerband.Hello all, I recently just bought a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT in silver. Sure to make or break any impromptu street race you might engage in. If you miss the coordination a little bit, you end up missing the gear and grinding. If you get your shifting arm and hand coordinated well with your left leg, you can pull off these power shifts as fast as you can move your arm and leg.

Every time you shift from 2nd to 3rd you have to double clutch it unless the engine and transmission rpm's happen to be equal when you shift, otherwise the gears grind really bad.Shifting and keeping the engine in the high lift cam range is done by letting the engine wind all the way out almost to the rev limiter (8200 rpms) and then shifting to the next gear. I have this problem with a 3-ton 1994 GMC 5-speed we have at work. My problem in the cold going back into 1st feels like when a synchro is shot and it won't go into gear. If you examine closely, I think the shifter gate is actually mounted slightly at an angle (to the left) so shifting from 2nd to 3rd is as straight a shot as possible. Obviously, don't prevent it from moving itself to the right. Don't put any pressure to the left at all, as you don't want to go back to first, but the transmission WANTS to go from 2nd to third and the spring will push it to the right for you, so all's you have to do is slowly/moderately push straight up. Also, those of you have a hard time with the 2nd to 3rd shift, when you're in second, gently push STRAIGHT up, the shifter will pull itself to center as it crosses the detent(sp?) and slide right up into third. If it won't go into 1st or third for example, pull 2nd or 4th and without letting up on the clutch push it into the gear you were originally trying to get into. Anyway, when the weather is cold, it's going to be harder to shift. I'm 26 and I've driven sticks basically since I could drive and this transmission is tricky especially when you're on the boil revving the motor and trying to keep it on the high lift cam, especially on the 1-2 and 2-3 shift.