What did you do to your GE fit today?
Thanks Yeah I considered those, I could get a set for $20. Unfortunately I wouldn't have forgiven myself for not getting LED tails... I'm obsessed with LEDs lol.
We shall see! I think they'll have a similar look to the Axis red tails, you would think that mostly red tail lights on a red car wouldn't look good, but I think it does...
One of my favorite Milano Fits of all time (@stefan_lowmonroe on insta):
I see you're making excellent progress- can't wait to see it!
We shall see! I think they'll have a similar look to the Axis red tails, you would think that mostly red tail lights on a red car wouldn't look good, but I think it does...
One of my favorite Milano Fits of all time (@stefan_lowmonroe on insta):
I see you're making excellent progress- can't wait to see it!
Damn that slammed MR is pretty slick! About to bite the bullet on coilovers...not sure how low I could or would go before its a pain to drive. I mean I already hate speed bumps as it is...but I want to get rid of that wheel gap. May even have to pull the fender a little too =/
What brand did you go with?
Just saving my pennies haha. I came across a sweet deal on BC racing (NOT buddy club) coilovers. Like that the height is adjustable without messing with the preload. The rear currently with the swifts/oem's is more of less riding on bumpstops...so theres only uptravel which is probably why I feel like it rides rough over bumps. With proper preload, adjustable dampeners and proper up/down travel I anticipate it'll be better.
What brand did you go with?
What brand did you go with?
I got my coilovers from slp950 (he used to be on this forum), they're BuddyClub N+. They're probably at about 50k miles so I anticipate that they'll need some work soon (if anyone has experience with the N+ maintenance please let me know) I love them overall though
Got a few small things coming in (more birthday goodies):
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bushings
Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
Potential items for the near future (we'll see if money allows):
LED Mirror Covers (Burzpaw has these I believe)
NRG Carbon Shift Knob
T1R Red Stitched Suede Shift Boot (to match my seats)
Zeta Products Pedal Set
Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover
Spoon Rear View Mirror
JDP Mirror Cover
Progress RSB
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bushings
Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
Potential items for the near future (we'll see if money allows):
LED Mirror Covers (Burzpaw has these I believe)
NRG Carbon Shift Knob
T1R Red Stitched Suede Shift Boot (to match my seats)
Zeta Products Pedal Set
Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover
Spoon Rear View Mirror
JDP Mirror Cover
Progress RSB
I just found something I've been searching for ever since my NonStopTuning crank pulley incident. The NST pulley was improperly machined, out of spec. They asked me to return it, and once I mailed it back, I never heard from them again. They stole $90 from me straight up. NEVER buy from NST.
It just so happens that Unorthodox Racing makes a complete pulley set for our GE Fit... Priced at $290 One day...
Unorthodox Racing 2009-2013 Honda Fit Pulley set & belt - Axion Industries
Axion Industries carries a lot of hard to find parts for the fit as well (conrods, piston heads).
It just so happens that Unorthodox Racing makes a complete pulley set for our GE Fit... Priced at $290 One day...
Unorthodox Racing 2009-2013 Honda Fit Pulley set & belt - Axion Industries
Axion Industries carries a lot of hard to find parts for the fit as well (conrods, piston heads).
Got a few small things coming in (more birthday goodies):
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bushings
Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
Potential items for the near future (we'll see if money allows):
LED Mirror Covers (Burzpaw has these I believe)
NRG Carbon Shift Knob
T1R Red Stitched Suede Shift Boot (to match my seats)
Zeta Products Pedal Set
Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover
Spoon Rear View Mirror
JDP Mirror Cover
Progress RSB
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bushings
Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
Potential items for the near future (we'll see if money allows):
LED Mirror Covers (Burzpaw has these I believe)
NRG Carbon Shift Knob
T1R Red Stitched Suede Shift Boot (to match my seats)
Zeta Products Pedal Set
Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover
Spoon Rear View Mirror
JDP Mirror Cover
Progress RSB
Yet another thing I'm on the fence about doing haha.
Pretty sure Buddy club rebuilds, but you'd have to send them in. I think thats a big reason why some budget coilovers (TEIN, Godspeed, BC Racing, Megan) are going sealed/nonrebuildable struts. Less down time and less cost.
Pay for the replacement strut...they send it...you swap it out. No need to remove/swap in stock suspension or have down time...then pay for shipping BOTH ways....
Damn! If this was a paypal purchase somewhat recently I'd file a claim. Thats BS!
As for my fit, hopefully I can wash it this weekend and plan to make time to polish the headlights.
You are correct with your anticipation. The really cool thing about coilovers with all of the adjustments (bump rebound stiffness, preload, height, dampening) is that if you get tired of your setup, you can f*** around and have a completely different feeling car. It's definitely worth the extra $$ in the end (in my opinion).
I got my coilovers from slp950 (he used to be on this forum), they're BuddyClub N+. They're probably at about 50k miles so I anticipate that they'll need some work soon (if anyone has experience with the N+ maintenance please let me know) I love them overall though
I got my coilovers from slp950 (he used to be on this forum), they're BuddyClub N+. They're probably at about 50k miles so I anticipate that they'll need some work soon (if anyone has experience with the N+ maintenance please let me know) I love them overall though
Pay for the replacement strut...they send it...you swap it out. No need to remove/swap in stock suspension or have down time...then pay for shipping BOTH ways....
I just found something I've been searching for ever since my NonStopTuning crank pulley incident. The NST pulley was improperly machined, out of spec. They asked me to return it, and once I mailed it back, I never heard from them again. They stole $90 from me straight up. NEVER buy from NST.
It just so happens that Unorthodox Racing makes a complete pulley set for our GE Fit... Priced at $290 One day...
Unorthodox Racing 2009-2013 Honda Fit Pulley set & belt - Axion Industries
Axion Industries carries a lot of hard to find parts for the fit as well (conrods, piston heads).
It just so happens that Unorthodox Racing makes a complete pulley set for our GE Fit... Priced at $290 One day...
Unorthodox Racing 2009-2013 Honda Fit Pulley set & belt - Axion Industries
Axion Industries carries a lot of hard to find parts for the fit as well (conrods, piston heads).
As for my fit, hopefully I can wash it this weekend and plan to make time to polish the headlights.
If you lived closer I'd totally meet up with you. Our cars are headed in similar directions
Pretty sure Buddy club rebuilds, but you'd have to send them in. I think thats a big reason why some budget coilovers (TEIN, Godspeed, BC Racing, Megan) are going sealed/nonrebuildable struts. Less down time and less cost.
Pay for the replacement strut...they send it...you swap it out. No need to remove/swap in stock suspension or have down time...then pay for shipping BOTH ways....
Pay for the replacement strut...they send it...you swap it out. No need to remove/swap in stock suspension or have down time...then pay for shipping BOTH ways....
Damn! If this was a paypal purchase somewhat recently I'd file a claim. Thats BS!
Last edited by counterFIT; 03-02-2017 at 08:27 PM.
Well if your hooking up the signals u are doing doing the wiring. that rubber boot is no joke.
In hindsight I should have purchased the jdm mirrors (maybe even gone power folding) just to make the install more worth it. But its done now.
Exactly what RYU said. In order to install the winker mirror covers you have to remove the door panel and snake the wire through the door hinge rubber boot. It's a pain in the ass. Seriously its the hardest, stupidest part of the whole install.
In hindsight I should have purchased the jdm mirrors (maybe even gone power folding) just to make the install more worth it. But its done now.
In hindsight I should have purchased the jdm mirrors (maybe even gone power folding) just to make the install more worth it. But its done now.
Too bad you're east coast, been thinking of having a set of OEM wheels...stupidly sold mine when I first bought the car to fund other mods.