Top 10 Auto-X Mods?

[Sugarphreak]

I figured this might be a fun little hypothetical thread to start up;

If you could pick 10 things to change on your Fit to prepare it for an unrestricted Autocross style event, what would they be? Would you turbo? Would you focus strictly on suspension? How about a K20 swap?

Post up what you think would be the way to go if money was no object. here is my example wish-list

1. Mugen NR 17" (Mirror Face of course)
2. Pirelli PZero Nero 195/40/17 Tires
3. JR 10psi Supercharger Kit
4. T1R Suspension
5. J's Racing Header
6. J's Racing Titanium full exhaust
7. T1R Sway Bar
8. T1R Carbon Strut Bar
9. Oversize front brake Kit
10. Mugen short shifter

Anyway, have some fun with it.

Cheers!

[solbrothers]

rear swaybar, upgraded front swaybar, weight reduction, lower offset wider rims, autox tires, kraftwerks supercharger, weapon r race header, 60 mm j's mid pipe, 60 mm j's axleback

[TOOL]

Originally Posted by solbrothers

rear swaybar, upgraded front swaybar, weight reduction, lower offset wider rims, autox tires, kraftwerks supercharger, weapon r race header, 60 mm j's mid pipe, 60 mm j's axleback

I couldnt say it better matt. I agree 100%.
Cool thread BTW.

Tyler

[NJ Drive]

It's interesting to see where people prioritize their modifications.

1.)R-Comps
2.)Lighter, wider wheels
3.)Quaife LSD
4.)Custom set of coilovers
5.)6 or 7" chopped off the Fit's roofline
6.)Swaybars
7.)Toda or Jun stroked B16B/B18C5 w/Hondata
8.)JDM ITR/CTR trans
9.)One lightweight non-adjustable seat
10.)Lots of lexan

I'm suprised an LSD was left out of the above two posts.

[solbrothers]

ooh! good one! LSD should definately be on the list! also, after i posted my list, i thought about something. BRAKES! IMO, big brake kit in the front.

[tonyd3773]

Originally Posted by Sugarphreak

I figured this might be a fun little hypothetical thread to start up;

If you could pick 10 things to change on your Fit to prepare it for an unrestricted Autocross style event, what would they be? Would you turbo? Would you focus strictly on suspension? How about a K20 swap?

Post up what you think would be the way to go if money was no object. here is my example wish-list

1. Mugen NR 17" (Mirror Face of course)
2. Pirelli PZero Nero 195/40/17 Tires
3. JR 10psi Supercharger Kit
4. T1R Suspension
5. J's Racing Header
6. J's Racing Titanium full exhaust
7. T1R Sway Bar
8. T1R Carbon Strut Bar
9. Oversize front brake Kit
10. Mugen short shifter

Anyway, have some fun with it.

Cheers!

I have a comment and question, all the turbo cars I have ever seen or had have always replaced the "header" with an "exhaust manifold". Does the J's Racing Kit still use the header if so where does the kit mount too?? Thx

[solbrothers]

Originally Posted by tonyd3773

I have a comment and question, all the turbo cars I have ever seen or had have always replaced the "header" with an "exhaust manifold". Does the J's Racing Kit still use the header if so where does the kit mount too?? Thx

the jackson racing kit isn't a turbocharger. it's a supercharger. belt driven. so, the exhaust manifold isn't touched.

[tonyd3773]

Originally Posted by solbrothers

the jackson racing kit isn't a turbocharger. it's a supercharger. belt driven. so, the exhaust manifold isn't touched.

Thanks for info. I know there was a difference but wasn't sure if they mounted in the same spot. Kool!!

[Sugarphreak]

Originally Posted by NJ Drive

5.)6 or 7" chopped off the Fit's roofline

lol, that is a pretty creative one! It is pretty cool to see what other people put as a priority.

[Snap Fit]

HMMMMM....money no object and its unrestricted
Buuuuuhahahahaa....MUUUHAHAHAHAHAHAaah

ok....*stretches finges*

1) supercharger for the fit
2) tow ball
3) small rig to tow another vehicle
4) Classic mini to do the auto X....ahhahahahaaa

K now on to some serious no object and unrestricted stuff (and if time was no concern in the preperation...)
I like the roof chop one! As I would dig it for just the aesthetics alone! Forget about lower cg!

1) buy an 07 Base Fit MT NBP (Im not using my daily for this!) I am thrifty you know.....AHAHAHAHAAH
2) gut it...and I mean gut it!!! naked shell as they say replace ALL of the shell and parts of the chassis with plate and molded CF, Must be painted to look stock
3) And LSD...cuz I appatently need one haahahaaaa
4) make one off TItanium suss with rubber dampeners (variable positioning) looks like a "V" when viewed from the front and rear
5) Lexan where applicable
6)Titanium bonded honey comb for rigidity only in places (I can even make that...and have )
7)lightend and balance egnine components
8)Old porshe magnesium 5lb 14 or 15" wheels with sticky smooth rubber
9)CF racing seat and harness
10) closer gears with a short shifter

must look darn near 100% bone stock from the general exterior
must have close to 100% original engine and exhaust components
k im done being silly for now

[SHG_Mike]

Have any of you guys ever read the rule book or competed seriously at auto-x?

-Any type of boost or engine swap would put you in SM, against the BUILT mighty Evos, which you will have 0 chance.

-Anything other then Kumho V710's or Hoosier a6's tires you will be left in the dust.

-Your best bet would be to get some koni dampers when they come out with stock springs, stock sized lighter wheels with R comps and run in H stock

OR

-Quality set of coilover suspension,
rear sway bar (NOT front),
Front camber plates and have it set to -2.5* to -3* in the front and around 1*-1.5* in the back.
Have the car corner weighted and balanced.
225 sized Rcomps on 15x7 wheels.
The simple bolt ons intake header exhaust etc.
LSD
Cobalt GTS pads in front with SS lines
ABS fuse pulled out if works better without abs (i havent driven one to find out)
And anyother FSP legal mod.

The Fit will be decently competitive in H stock or FSP but no other class

[solbrothers]

Originally Posted by SHG_Mike

Have any of you guys ever read the rule book or competed seriously at auto-x?

-Any type of boost or engine swap would put you in SM, against the BUILT mighty Evos, which you will have 0 chance.

-Anything other then Kumho V710's or Hoosier a6's tires you will be left in the dust.

-Your best bet would be to get some koni dampers when they come out with stock springs, stock sized lighter wheels with R comps and run in H stock

OR

-Quality set of coilover suspension,
rear sway bar (NOT front),
Front camber plates and have it set to -2.5* to -3* in the front and around 1*-1.5* in the back.
Have the car corner weighted and balanced.
225 sized Rcomps on 15x7 wheels.
The simple bolt ons intake header exhaust etc.
LSD
Cobalt GTS pads in front with SS lines
ABS fuse pulled out if works better without abs (i havent driven one to find out)
And anyother FSP legal mod.

The Fit will be decently competitive in H stock or FSP but no other class

exactly. i completely agree with that.

[SHG_Mike]

i forgot to add, a big brake kit will do NOTHING, if anything hurt you at autox with added weight. Pads and tires make you stop faster not the size

[solbrothers]

Originally Posted by SHG_Mike

i forgot to add, a big brake kit will do NOTHING, if anything hurt you at autox with added weight. Pads and tires make you stop faster not the size

ooh. didn't know that. so.. what would a big brake kit benefit? looks only? or more for high speed/prolonged braking?

[SHG_Mike]

Looks usually, but in the case of road racing or hardcore lapping days its for heat dispersion. The larger brakes DO give you more braking torque, but the stock brakes with pads already have more tq then r comps can handle so its unnecessary.