Hi all, Im from Australia and am about to be buying my first $2k+ car (so thusyl, my first non-shitbox). Ive been reading these forums afor about 3 weeks now researching, and Ive learnt an awful lot. I however, have a few questions that havent been easy to answer, I have planned upgrades, basically everything exists in theory, and as soon as my income is settled I'll be going ahead with this. OK. so...
Im planning on buying a White Fit and doing the black roof like another member here (i was amazed, it looks so incredible), Im aiming for a 04 or 05 model, because late 04 is when the propper paddles came in.
Ive decided on Auto for a couple of reasons. 1. Im always doing something with my other hand, eating, adjusting radio, etc. I drive in the city mostly, and almost never do highway KMs, i'd do maybe 5 highway trips a year. Also even though im sure i'd learn, I do have my manual licence, but I fail hard at hill starts.
I was planning on lowering, but then decided to just go to bigger wheels, whats the largest rim you can fit in in the guards? I know keeping the wheels light is something I have to keep in mind, yes?
Due to city driving I was instantly going to go for a high pressure radiator cap (1.1 is standard yes? 1.3 a good idea?) to keep the temp down a little while idling for hours, I also plan to modify the fan-control so that the fans come on at a lower heat (How do I do that? I had trouble searching the forums for this mod).
As for the Intake, I was planning a Short Ram that sits in front of the battery, because thats where the front bumper sucks air into, I was also planning on modifying that tube to a larger diameter, as seen here:
http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-y...ryer-hose.html though i'll be using PVC or Silicone pipe, not that horrible looking stuff lol. I was also planning on getting the 'P2R Intake Manifold "performance" gasket' because its cheap and a cooler engine is always a better engine (within reason...).
A rear sway bar is a Must and will probably be the first mod I do to the car because I corner aggressively, I doubt anyone will be able to say 'no dont do it!' to this mod.
I'll be doing 'the big3' electronics upgrade using all 2guage wire; mainly because electrical problems are my enemy, I do a lot of DIY and im sick of electrical problems. I also run a basic sub speaker setup, so want to guard against any dimming.
Plastic mesh gutter guard behind the lower grill so I dont get stones or junk attacking my aircon, thats a costly fix, but the prevention is cheap!
Ive read NOTHING but good things about NGK Copper spark plugs and this car, specifically BKR7E - 1 range colder (7), several threads report more power and smoother idle, cheap upgrade and somethign i'll have to replace on a used car anyway so lets go!
I havent even begun to look at exhaust systems, so I'd like some oppinions there.
PLEASE comment on as much as possible, i'd love to hear feedback on my plans.
Now for the questions:
1. 0-60kmph, How good are these cars? I dont race, I dont speed, but I DO use the outside lane to nip in front of peak hour traffic, is off-the-mark acceleration the best point of this small light car? What specifically should I be looking for in terms of mods to get better accel and nothing else?
2. Have we successfully flashed or modded any of the chips in this car yet? As above, i'd love to force the car to stay in first and second a LITTLE longer, though if this is going to take major effort I'll let that slide.
3. What should I be looking for in an exhaust that wont kill my acceleration, I dont want a loud car, I want it to sound like a V6 close to stock, not rattle the fucking neighbours to hell. Too much will ruin my music anyway and thats where my main joy is.
Im sure i'll think of LOADS more questions in time, but this will do for now.
Thanks to all,
Scythe.
EDIT:
thought of my other questions reguarding Turbo, as i know almost nothing.
are these sort of kits any good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...Q5fAccessories
or should I go to my local turbo place and get them to do a custom kit?
If the turbo breaks, will it normally take the engine with it, or can the turbo be disconnected?
If im only running 4\5psi, do i need an intercooler? they seem to make the project a lot harder and seem to usually need to sacrifice the lights.
Is a turbo giving SOME increase in power all the time (no matter what the Rev range), or only once it reaches 'spool up speed'? because if it doesnt give accel off the mark, I wont bother.
goodluck with the fit! post pics once you get it!
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