'09 Fit Sport MT at 48,000kms (about 30,000 miles) reliability update

[Shockwave199]

Ohhh, I think I get it- hang in 2nd position with the key for a second- right? I couldn't figure what you meant about 'run' position. I'll have to try that. Thanks for that tip!

Dan

[Black3sr]

Originally Posted by Aviator902S

Excellent price on those rims. For winter tires I'd go to walmart though vs. crappy tire---- Walmart services the tires they sell free of charge, ie: if you get a puncture they'll fix, and if it's in a location that can't be patched or plugged they'll replace. I went with 185-65R-15. But 175s would certainly work and (being narrower) may even provide better traction in snow than the 185s.

I am not a big fan of Crappy Tire when it comes to having stuff done in their garage. I swear one time they poked a hole in my rad to sell me a new one.
I will likely buy tires elsewhere. Hmm maybe I will go for bit wider. I am not so concerned with snow as icy roads. If we get a lot of snow I stay home, being retarded gives me that option. I do plan on doing a 120 km round trip to Brampton once a week on 401 to race slot cars so would rather have the wider icy grip.

[Aviator902S]

Originally Posted by Black3sr

I am not a big fan of Crappy Tire when it comes to having stuff done in their garage. I swear one time they poked a hole in my rad to sell me a new one.
I will likely buy tires elsewhere. Hmm maybe I will go for bit wider. I am not so concerned with snow as icy roads. If we get a lot of snow I stay home, being retarded gives me that option. I do plan on doing a 120 km round trip to Brampton once a week on 401 to race slot cars so would rather have the wider icy grip.

I NEVER take any of my vehicles to crappy tire. Their diagnostic skills seem suspect at best (one licensed mechanic and four apprentices on duty at any given time) and a seemingly heavy emphasis on selling as many parts as possible at inflated prices and obscene labour rates. No thanks.

[iibbmm]

Originally Posted by Aviator902S

Holy crap, is that one way or round trip? And how often?

My commute is 80 miles each way, 5 days per week.

[Black3sr]

Originally Posted by iibbmm

My commute is 80 miles each way, 5 days per week.

I would camp out in the Fit during the week at work. Man I had a 15 minute drive when I was working and a traffic jam was two cars ahead of you at one of the few lights.

[pennstater]

I have hit 36K on my '09 MT Sport (1 yr old Sept 15) and my maint minder has yet to illuminate...

OEM Dunlops are sheeottt... just put AstroShield on today and my front fascia/hood is nicked up all nasty... couple paint chips are showing oxidation...

the lower fascia surrounding the driving lights is really sandblasted... not happy with that but no way I use a bra on this car...

little more rattly than I'd expect from a Honda... brakes are not as good as they should be in such a light car

[Selden]

Originally Posted by pennstater

I... brakes are not as good as they should be in such a light car

I don't understand the recurrent comments about braking. The following figures are from a Popular Mechanics comparison of a Fit Sport AT (with OEM Dunlops) with a Ducati Hypermotard (with Brembo brakes):

30-0 Braking distance in feet:
Ducati: 30.1
Fit: 30.6

60-0 braking distance in feet:
Ducati: 122.4
Fit: 122.3

As a rider, I'm aware that motorcycle stopping distances, especially for a bike with a short wheelbases like the Duc, are constrained by weight transfer, but still, these are respectable figures from the Fit. With grippier tires, the Fit should be able to improve on these distances, possibly to sub 120 feet.

Here are some stopping for some high performance cars from Motor Trend magazine:

PORSCHE 911 TURBO 111 ft
FERRARI F355 114 ft
TOYOTA SUPRA TURBO 115 ft
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 116 ft
MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 116 ft
ACURA NSX-T 120 ft
DODGE VIPER GTS 129 ft