I can't agree more~

I got the T1R Kit and having a lot of fun. I dun drive manual but if you do, definately consider FI ur car for performance =)

 

I'll quote my original post - "DE's are not a race so winning isn't the point, fun is."

I see all kinds of cars at the track - even a couple station wagons!I think the Fit would be a hoot to run on the track. The point of my post was to find out if there are any known issues such as overheating, brake issues, instability at speed, etc .

No doubt. But, so was the Civic, the Lancer, the Impreza, BMW 1600, and a host of other cars that get around the track pretty well with modification. Nothing wrong with making a gas sipping, people mover more fun as long as one is realistic in their goals.

I guess what I should have said in the original post is I have a lot of track experience. I'm not a 16 year old fantasizing about stomping Mustang GTs in stop light wars. I know basically what works and what does not. Face value, the Fit would be just fine - for fun. But, my Honda experience is very limited. If there is some inherent problem with the Fit, I want to know. Being an "econo-box" is not a design problem, it's the design intent. I can work with that.

 

As season 1 of "Street Tuner Challenge" put it, there's not much you can fit into the engine bay of the Fit. Even with the US-spec Fit's extended schnoz over the rest of the world's Fits/Jazzes, there still isn't too much room to work with if you want to swap engines---the K20 and K24 (and all manner of K-series hybrid combinations) being the most popular to swap.

That's pretty much the most talked-about "design flaw" there is

 

I won't say the Fit isn't worth such an endeavor, that's up to the individual, but it's unlikely the route I will take. I'll start modestly with some suspension improvements and grippier rubber. For me cornering is where the fun is anyway. I've had fast cars and it doesnt take any skill to hold the throttle down. Clipping apexes smoothly, however, is an art form. Maybe down the road I'll bolt on a modest turbo kit, but I'll probably wait awhile.

 

to the OP: yes and no.

yes: it runs pretty much in the direction you point it and
accelerates well (for the engine it comes with).

no: it's not really user friendly when you want to make fine
adjustments on the suspension. think of the suspension as
'fixed' unless you want to do extensive mods.

as far as your comments about other cars, the Fit will not
run like them. hahaha. like i mentioned in the first
comment, the Fit goes in the general direction you point it.
it is not refined, nor does it in a dynamic way. it just
goes.

 

i think the only design flaw for the Fit is that Honda made an econobox that looks too damn cool! and the Fit looks faster than it really is

 

Agreed. Well said bro
I've resisted the lure of any engine-related mods myself despite my L13A twin-spark mill running a puny 82 HP (roughly just 62 WHP). Like a few trackday addict friends of mine have said, it's power that's the last thing one should add to a car

 

here u go:

YouTube - Vtec Club BM vol. 13 Honda Fit Chassis

one thing that annoys me is the fact that the rear end is not independent (again due to ppl mover design). when u corner like u really mean it, the back end lags a bit, then realizes whats going on, then catches up. made more apparent by the fact that its structure is really stiff - especially the front section. maybe its my type of coilover - softer rates in the back maybe thats why...

unless u can sneak a fiat abarth or jdm suzuki switft to north america, fit is pretty good starting point to piss off heaver cars

just avoid straight roads at all costs (^_^)

 

Definite 707, save your money for weed or beer because this fit isn't beatin anything in a straight line, attitude. Silver 707 fits FTW

Its a twistys car. Honestly Intake and replacing the dinky OEM muffler are your main power gains. Combined you should prolly see 9-10hp max, and throw some sticky tires and a rear sway bar and drop it a lil bit. Other than that just do what makes it more comfy. It's a fun lil people mover, but to make it a performance car requires stripping, swapping, and sweating. Save your $$ for when gas heads back to $5 a gallon.

 

Just watch this video. It explains how the Fit is built stiff on the bottom and softer on top, ideal for track. This video should answer your questions, including power shortages.

YouTube - Vtec Club BM vol. 13 Honda Fit Chassis

 

holy 2 posts ago Batman...

 

Oh, lol. I don't read every post

 

it was just funny seeing it before and after my post. I have seen that video 500times from numerous linked threads. Nice lil vid tho.

 

bwahaha

well said. took the words right out of my sidekick