AJ Fit in Japan !

AJ PwR Jr. · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 07:21 PM

Hi all,

As you guys know that I have sent our AJR Fit to J's Racing for parts development. The AJR Fit left Vancouver (AJR Home base) Oct 2006.

When it arrived to J's Racing (Osaka Japan) it has been sitting there "chilling" with other J's Racing Demo cars

Hanging around with the REAL JDM Family

After a couple weeks of sitting. J's Racing finally got some time to look st the car. They finally realize the car looked different than the JDM Fit LOL

They have fitted all the areo parts and ONLY the GT wing can be fitted with no modifications.

I have suggested J's Racing to build a front aero spoiler and Sport grille based on the existing style that J's Racing is selling for the JDM Fit then they have started to work on it.

Process of making the Aero lip for USDM Fit.

Q: How come the Fit has an Orange bumper

A: It is off from the AJR Time attack Fit

The Grill finally fitted on as well. Now after all the pieces have been fitted and these parts are sent to the FRP factory for building the mold.

Suspension was the next part that has been worked on

- J's Racing Lower tie bar fitted and installed

- J's Racing Fender braces fitted and installed

J's Racing measured the differences between USDM and JDM suspension.

J's RAcing Show damper fitted and installed. J's Racing made adjustment in the valving and fitment. Front swaybar end-link was replace for J's Racing damper fitment.

The rear worked out fine.

J's Racing rotor and brake pads fitted and installed

The J's RAcing strut bars, we all know they worked. With the install of the C-pillar bar and rear strut bar, J's Racing added on 2 addtional pieces to reinforce the back end of the chassis.

Let's move on to the I/H/E

(Intake / Header / Exhaust)

The 50RS and the header fitted on with no problems but the muffler was a little too short because the USDM has a longer bumper. J's Racing is still deciding to see if they will extend the muffler for USDM Fit rear bumper.

- J's Racing muffler fitted and installed.

- J's Racing header fitted and installed.

One of the hardest part was the intake. The Tsuchinoko (susage) portion fitted with no problems but the sensor hole and cold air portion's fitment were way off so J's Racing made adjustment for USDM Fitment.

They finally got that done but it took them almost 3 months to do.... YES WTF

Here are the list of parts that has been fitted and will be produced by J's Racing :

-J's Racing Thermostat
-J's Racing Thermoswitch ** USDM has 2 sensor to operate but JDM uses one only so this will not work**
-J's Racing Radiator **missing sensor hole for Secondary ECT sensor
-J's Racing Cat delete pipe **Stainless**
-J's Racing Tuned E-manage

The car is done and it is on it's way back home

FINALLY !!!

As soon as the car landed on my door, I will take detail pics and post again....

Thanks
Ben

Mugen_Dom · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 07:45 PM

Remember what you said to me last night?

Well, i 100% completely agree with you!!

Cat · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 07:50 PM

Can someone hand me a napkin - I'm drooling!!!!!!

That is a great looking Fit - love everything!

Cat :x

spoonek4 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Dom

Remember what you said to me last night?

Well, i 100% completely agree with you!!

Agreed x 100000

OMG hope the car will be back when we have our BBQ event!

YazzFlute · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 10:07 PM

that is straight up badass to the max, ALL THOSE PARTs...MINEZ!@!!!!

Wave · #6 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 07:30 AM

looks like I need to work more overtime!

SPON FIT · #7 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 07:34 AM

those are some sweet ass parts

Chikubi · #8 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 01:19 PM

How soon do you expect they'll have the damper kit available?

Lunar_GD3 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 01:23 PM

Wow that thing looks AMAZING!!! What are the rims and tires if you know.

n0thin · #10 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 01:27 PM

If I am not wrong, those rims are Volk Racing Le28ns in gold.

Tires I have no clue =\

claymore · #11 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 02:54 PM

HuMMMM ..... interesting A J's Racing low temperature thermostat and fan switch installed

How about that!! Must be some benefit to them after all!!!

Does this answer your question yet Wave? First spoon, now J's racing and AJ installing the set.

George02 · #12 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 04:44 PM

thats awesome!!! when will we find out if they extend the exhaust

Wave · #13 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by claymore

HuMMMM ..... interesting A J's Racing low temperature thermostat and fan switch installed

How about that!! Must be some benefit to them after all!!!

Does this answer your question yet Wave? First spoon, now J's racing and AJ installing the set.

I seem to sense a pattern here....

SpoonSportFit · #14 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 10:53 AM

Is there any information on the Intake it looks real good?

Mugen_Dom · #15 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 01:09 PM

I spy...something made of carbon fibre...

AJ PwR Jr. · #16 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chikubi

How soon do you expect they'll have the damper kit available?

They are ready to be ordered now

Quote:

Does this answer your question yet Wave? First spoon, now J's racing and AJ installing the set.

The J's Racing thermoswitch didn't work. J's said they will consider to make one but I am pretty sure it will take them forever to do.

Quote:

Wow that thing looks AMAZING!!! What are the rims and tires if you know.

I think the tires are Bridgestone GRID III and the wheels are LE28N

Illusive · #17 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 02:28 PM

I want that intake now...its CAI + Powerbox all in one...

SpoonSportFit · #18 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusive

I want that intake now...its CAI + Powerbox all in one...

That's what i was thinking the best of both worlds

Spule 4 · #19 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 06:44 PM

Can anyone explain to me what benefit these bars have on a solid rear axel car such as the Fit?

In an IRS car with struts, sure (to reduce body flex that would be impacted by the wheels and impact wheel geometry, especially in autocross or other motorsporting activities), but I do not understand the geometry of this when any flex of the two wheels will remain within the axel, and any bodyflex related to the suspsension points will have limited effect on the performance of the suspension?

Thank you-

AJ PwR Jr. · #20 (**permalink**) 08-16-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spule 4

Can anyone explain to me what benefit these bars have on a solid rear axel car such as the Fit?

In an IRS car with struts, sure (to reduce body flex that would be impacted by the wheels and impact wheel geometry, especially in autocross or other motorsporting activities), but I do not understand the geometry of this when any flex of the two wheels will remain within the axel, and any bodyflex related to the suspsension points will have limited effect on the performance of the suspension?

Thank you-

The shock tower will raised (flex) when you jack up the car (same while the car turns) and you can actually measure it when you jack up one side of the car and yoou can find out how much the flex is. With the reduced flex, you are actually gaining stroke to the suspension which you will get more travel. With the additional post, it will keep the shock tower down even more so that you could get even more stroke out from your suspension.

I haven't use this kind of braces myself so I have to test it before I can give out more info but for now, I think this concept totally make sense to me.