DIY lower your GE8 Fit - Page 3

BakedCookies · #41 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 11:25 AM

excellent writeup, doesn't look like you'd want to swap out the front suspension often. If they push the strut towers back anymore we'll be taking out the dashboard, LOL

niko3257 · #42 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeRevolution

Ah, my mistake regarding your bumpstops/pictures. Any measurements of bumpstops or pieces of bumpstops would be useful, for example, if you said 1" and that was about 40% of total. Museum-grade write-up.

i cut off 1.5 inches off both front and back.

niko3257 · #43 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 11:48 AM

oh also before i forget. this is for the back shocks.
the lower bolts are to be torqued at 40 ft.lbs.

niko3257 · #44 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR

I`ll say it again... GREAT WRITE UP!!! this has to be one of the best that I have seen on this site in a while!!

... and thanks for all of the measurements... very usefull for a bunch of people!!

Thanks Dave I appreciate it.

also thank you for getting me the springs.

niko3257 · #45 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sway

nice. much do you think the drop will be once the springs settle? Still thinking of going coilover but then again I'm not going to be hitting the track anytime soon.

i think the final numbers were 1 1/2" front and and 1 1/4" back.
if your not tracking i wouldn't even do coilover. waste of money if
if you ask me. but then again it's all preference. just my .02

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Originally Posted by BakedCookies

excellent writeup, doesn't look like you'd want to swap out the front suspension often. If they push the strut towers back anymore we'll be taking out the dashboard, LOL

not any time soon

lol

let see to get to the shock tower go into your vehicle
remove dash and look up.

anyway thanks to everyone for looking.
now everybody else can do this and live
my nightmare

niko3257 · #46 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 02:17 AM

here are pics. more will most likely come this weekend after
i wash it. car is very dirty now. so if anyone wants pics of
any certain angles let me know.

niko3257 · #47 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 02:19 AM

JDM_DOHC_SiR · #48 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 03:57 AM

Do I see a new Avitar pic` for you soon.... what about some pic`s with the 17`s..

niko3257 · #49 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR

Do I see a new Avitar pic` for you soon.... what about some pic`s with the 17`s..

may be soon. can you make one for me. i'm not good at it?

as for the 17"s not sure if they will rub but also i'm experiencing
problems with them. long story but i don't think they have
any life left it them anymore.

i was thinking of just getting the OEM ones refinished in the same
color. what do you think?

spinnb7 · #50 (**permalink**) 11-04-2008, 10:52 PM

where in fla are ya? i'm in st pete with my 09 tw fit sport auto

niko3257 · #51 (**permalink**) 11-05-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spinnb7

where in fla are ya? i'm in st pete with my 09 tw fit sport auto

Palm Coast
right by Daytona Beach.

JDM_DOHC_SiR · #52 (**permalink**) 11-11-2008, 08:52 AM

Bump for good info..

1LegitFit · #53 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 04:07 AM

Great write-up Niko! What's your ride experience or comparison from stock to aftermarket springs? Let us know. I'm seriously looking into DIY. Pics are great with conservative drop and nothing too wild. My concern is inside wear from either front or rear tires. Do you have any uneven wear since the DIY? Thanks again for DIY!

kindofblue · #54 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 02:38 PM

+Rep for the exhaustive ride-height photos alone! This is an extremely high-quality writeup; should be the standard comparison for all DIY posts on FF!

niko3257 · #55 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LegitFit

Great write-up Niko! What's your ride experience or comparison from stock to aftermarket springs? Let us know. I'm seriously looking into DIY. Pics are great with conservative drop and nothing too wild. My concern is inside wear from either front or rear tires. Do you have any uneven wear since the DIY? Thanks again for DIY!

1LegitFit the drop is exactly what i wanted. the ride is even better.
these springs are only 10% stiffer than OE.
IMHO the ride feels the same and looks a whole lot better.
also the wear still looks normal. nothing out of the ordinary.
the only major effect is that it puts a big smile on my face.

which i like

niko3257 · #56 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kindofblue

+Rep for the exhaustive ride-height photos alone! This is an extremely high-quality writeup; should be the standard comparison for all DIY posts on FF!

thanks
the hardest part was to remember to stop to take pics.

i just wanted to finish so bad

well i'm glad you liked the write up.

1LegitFit · #57 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 11:12 PM

Hey Niko,
How much did the RSR springs cost you? From where?

niko3257 · #58 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LegitFit

Hey Niko,
How much did the RSR springs cost you? From where?

Got them from Japan through Dave aka JDM_DOHC_SiR.
PM him he'll give you prices. but i think you'll have
to wait till Jan. or Feb. to get them.

90crxfreak · #59 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 07:20 PM

THIS IS HOW HONDA SHOULD HAVE MADE THE FIT LOOK!!! woops caps.... but really it looks sooo much better... i would love to do it to my car (when i get it) but those fronts look like a pain in the ass

niko3257 · #60 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 90crxfreak

THIS IS HOW HONDA SHOULD HAVE MADE THE FIT LOOK!!! woops caps.... but really it looks sooo much better... i would love to do it to my car (when i get it) but those fronts look like a pain in the ass

tell me about it