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Old 07-29-2013, 10:31 PM
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New owner here Its very fun to drive.

have few things I want to change..

*horn.. any direct swap horn?
*headlight is weak..
*rearview mirror


that's about it right now.
 

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Old 07-29-2013, 10:33 PM
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opps. do you guys also do the break-in period.

**always on my new cars I do the break in properly but driving the FIT below 3-4K rpm esp. acceleration is rather slow..
 
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Old 07-29-2013, 11:03 PM
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Yes I did a break in period on mine, drove pretty conservative for about 3k miles and now I drive much more spirited.
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 01:42 AM
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I have replaced my sad horn with an aahh-ooogha horn which really does rock. You could also use a sickspeed horn which is weird but distinctive enough.

I did HIDs for headlights but I don't recommend it without projector lenses. Try GE or Sylvania super white lights. Much better visibility than stock.

Rearview mirror? Try a broadway clip-on if you prefer the wide angle look.
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 02:59 AM
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There is a thread on using an Accord horn that is easy to do. Did it on mine while it is not too much louder it gets rid of the meep meep horn.
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteFit13
Yes I did a break in period on mine, drove pretty conservative for about 3k miles and now I drive much more spirited.
I also am in the process of doing the break-in period. I seldom go much over 3k RPM. Pototoy, you didn't say whether you have a manual or auto transmission. I have an auto and it gets pretty quick acceleration (from stop) at about 3K. Maybe a manual requires more, since it is said to rev higher. But I would advise not revving too high during break-in, not from any technical knowledge, but why not play it conservative, at least for the first 1k miles.
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 11:23 AM
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i have AT too. i thinks it 3k RPM during accel..

just bought the accord horn.. gonna buy some decals too.
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 12:57 PM
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It's pretty forgiving. Just avoid full throttle and hard stops for the first 600miles. And take some time to read the manual.

Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle's future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking for the first 200
miles (300 km).
● Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Otherwise just drive normal. Well ok, normal for your mom. Assuming your mom doesn't autocross.
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve244
● Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
So, not after the first 500 miles?

Also, Pototoy <-lol. =)
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 04:06 PM
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So, not after the first 500 miles [1st oil change]?
uh no. technically not until the MM calls for it as that's the only schedule.

Those of us that obsess about tasty fresh oil have had to take a chill-pill.

Or compromise and leave it in there a few thousand miles for the factory additives to do their work. Most are getting 10K miles by the MM between changes (some only get a few thousand).
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 09:22 PM
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I have replaced my sad horn with an aahh-ooogha horn which really does rock. You could also use a sickspeed horn which is weird but distinctive enough.

I did HIDs for headlights but I don't recommend it without projector lenses. Try GE or Sylvania super white lights. Much better visibility than stock.

Rearview mirror? Try a broadway clip-on if you prefer the wide angle look.


just check TRS and it looks like the mori mini H1 is a direct bolt-in. I MIGHt do the retro..

is there a rearview mirror that looks dark (er)


Originally Posted by markesayz
So, not after the first 500 miles?

Also, Pototoy <-lol. =)
what? pototoy? haha
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 09:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum by darker do you auto dimming or a cover?

Honda Rearview Mirror Cover (Fit Mugen) - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories
 
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Old 07-30-2013, 09:32 PM
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does the red "H" emblem has hole if you remove it?

I want a red emblem but IDK if it's just decals or what.. sorry..
 
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