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Replying to: nsb (Oct 13, 2005 10:48 am) Matrix: Toronto Canada area.
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Replying to: nsb (Oct 13, 2005 10:48 am)
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Replying to: herzogtum71 (Oct 16, 2005 6:08 am) |
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I posted this yesterday but the pics were too big the post was removed. Let's try again... Maybe I'll make a separate page and send it to Yakima for comment, but I'll start here. At first blush, this looks good and held up well in 40mph (!) side winds today... it was the nastiest bit of driving I've done since an ice storm in '01...  So it's a lot of boat for a little car. So what?  So this:  and this:  The wind load slid the windward Q tower 1/4" along the bar, which loosened the rack on the lee side of the car... you can see how the black "clip" in pic 3 isn't gripping any more. The whole shebang slid an inch or so backwards, taking the paint down to the metal. Yes it was over the load limit for the Vibe (75 lbs), but not for the Matrix (125 lbs) and it wasn't the weight that did it, it was the force of the wind. These Yakima Q towers are junk, they don't bite the cross bars hard enough. I'm glad I made it home OK. Comments anyone? Is Thule any better? -Mathias
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Replying to: steine13 (Nov 07, 2005 3:22 pm) We have since changed the design of the q-towers. Drop us a line with your address and phone number. I will get some new towers out to you. Other then tightening the tower more it sounds like you have done everything correct in fitting the rack. I'm impressed. Seems to be a stand-up company after all. I'll let y'all know how the new ones work out. -Mathias
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Replying to: steine13 (Nov 10, 2005 3:52 pm)
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Has anyone had any problems with cold weather starts? Only in -20C and colder, my '04 Vibe will start but none of the electronics work. No heater, dash, or any controls. Also unable to shift into gear. After running several minutes I can re-start the car and everything works. It doesn't happen any other time, only extreme cold conditions. Thanks |
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Same car,just a matter of syle preference and what kind of deal you get. I bought a 2005 Vibe last August. I prefer it's looks. I have 16000 miles in 7 months. Get 34 mpg. I drive one 1400 mile round trip /month for my job. 700 miles each way. It is very comfortable. I never feel cramped . Nice stereo. I love the moonroof. The 110v outlet is handy. Cruise control is great. No problems.Wonderful car. By the way , I park my Vibe in the company lot. I try to park next to another employees Matrix. Side by side the Vibe is much nicer looking. |
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