lol!
nono, there are MANY people that dont know about the cv joints
popping out for some reason so ive been using my jack under the hub
long before working on my Fit.
yep, rattles from low speeds are typically from loose or worn out
endlinks given that it wasn't your springs chattering. I know eibachs
come with protective wraps (like the DF210's) so didn't think it would've
been from the springs. considering your car is new i doubted the
endlinks were worn out..thus commented to check the torque.
glad to hear it helped!
as far as the dampers go, i think we'll be able to get good life
out of them even with the lowering springs...ive done eibachs in
the past on my previous cars and it lasted well over 20K miles.
Im running Tokico DSpecs on my G35C. i expect to get minimum
20K out of my dampers running DF210's..but if not, i'll probably
just replace the blown dampers with OE ones until someone makes
adjustable ones for cheap (cheap meaning $450 range). no sense
spending a lot of money on this car imho. the fun is doing it all at
a budget price. that's where all the fun is at.
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Originally Posted by sevenaprils
Haha I'm sure that's no reference to me and my skunk2's, right!!??
I just went back and checked the sway bar links and sure enough one was just slightly loose - tightened it and went on to some bumpy pavement and it's beautiful now, no noise. I love the ride - feels OEM, only harsh bumps do I realize occasionally they are aftermarket.
I do have a long term concern about strut/shock life now, but hopefully there'll be performance suspension components available before it becomes an issue, and I can split the difference between lowering springs and a full coilover setup (Just don't have the money, nor can I justify such a setup when I'm not running the car for anything but daily driving.)
Your ride is really shaping up - silver would have been my next choice but I've owned blue cars and I inadvertently kept the trend going when they told me one was on it's way to the dealer and it hadn't been spoken for yet. (Before this, all the fit's in New England had been spoken for in Late May til the end of '07) It was fate, haha.
I like the wheels - I've been considering gunmetal for a while, but I think I want bronze - the WRX color combo is just great, and even if it's a honda, I don't think many people can deny that bronze and pearl blue just go well!
Tint does wonders for fit too... and my tint guy said it was one of the easiest cars he's ever worked on - I was in and out, all windows in 45 minutes, if you're just doing the rear, you'll be in and out before you know it.
And IMO, if you're considering the HFP axle back or the touring medallion, go with the tanabe - it's double the money, but you're gonna get what you pay for and tanabe is top notch. But I think with all the axle back's out there, the HFP should be last on the list, unless your a honda purist and like OEM... just my opinion, again..
I'm selling my a-spec axle back (less then 3000 mi. just got a free skunk2 50mm) for a good deal, if your interested. It'll satisfy your desire for a better exhaust note, and nice looks, with the titanium blue tip
This is the first car I've owned that's not to ever see snow... There's a few forum members that have done rubber undercoating, as this car's undercoat is pretty lame from the factory... Might be something to consider for you, given your climate. No one likes a rusty fit!
anyway just my .02 cents - come summer that fit is going to be a great balance between form and function (more so then it was off the showroom floor from the factory) keep it up!
I've driven mini's and man I love the fit, but I'd have a hard time giving a cooper up! |