What did you do to the GD Fit today?
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,888
From: Parañaque City, Philippines
With aftermarket brake pads, it gets even worse. My Tanabe pads are much dustier than the OEM Honda/Nissin ones, and so my white wheels are now a bigger headache to clean.
I played around with the air shocks I recently installed. It looks like 25 to 30 PSI is all the pressure needed to firm up the rear end to counter under steer.... The front tires are hooking up very well, no more embarrassing wheel spin when pulling out into moving traffic.
have you done the breaks recently?
Installed my new to me 3 Drive throttle controller. Boy do I wish I had got one of these sooner! It makes all the other mods come to life so to speak. It may not make more power but it sure as hell makes the Fit feel faster. And I don't think I could deal with SP7 in trafic, just too sensitive, SP6 suits me just fine. And I will probably get better gas mileage because the extra sensitive throttle allows me to cruise at lower speeds in higher gears. Good stuff!
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 484
From: Massachusetts, USA
I took a drive to Revere last night to try and pick up another set of rims and tires, turned out he was a ricer who wrecked his Civic, and really messed-up a set of Sport rims. More details in the New England Community board. 
Ninja edit. Did not buy said rims.
Ninja edit. Did not buy said rims.
Last edited by HotIron; Apr 23, 2010 at 12:57 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
From: Wisconsin, USA
well with the recent additions of red H emblems and yellow fog lights i decided the windows were next to be changed. I got them tinted yesterday. Up next will be mugen window visors and the red dotted fit emblem. I also put my white buddy club wheels up for sale locally and got an offer for some c10s.. probably going to pass on rotas though.
well with the recent additions of red H emblems and yellow fog lights i decided the windows were next to be changed. I got them tinted yesterday. Up next will be mugen window visors and the red dotted fit emblem. I also put my white buddy club wheels up for sale locally and got an offer for some c10s.. probably going to pass on rotas though.
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 20
From: USA
I looked at my tires, said to myself, "Hey, my wheels dont look shiny..;_;" so I went and put on some tire shine. With only the tires being shiny, I decided after almost a yr of not cleaning my fit, I went ahead and gave it the white glove treatment.
Two washes with turtle wax, claybar the entire surface of the car with mother's claybar and surface detailer, and then a coat of wax. It looks absolutely spectacular, and the fact you can run your hand around the body of the car and it feeling smooth is the most amazing feeling...apart from driving it of course =)
Two washes with turtle wax, claybar the entire surface of the car with mother's claybar and surface detailer, and then a coat of wax. It looks absolutely spectacular, and the fact you can run your hand around the body of the car and it feeling smooth is the most amazing feeling...apart from driving it of course =)
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 136
From: Bel Air, Maryland
Man, idk how I missed this thread. Well, since I am a few days late from the actual event...I'll still post it. My J's lip managed to "fly" off the front of my GD.
Washed it
Gassed it
Made yet ANOTHER call to check the status of my wheels
Dediced to to a roof wrap in morning wood
Washed it
Gassed it
Made yet ANOTHER call to check the status of my wheels
Dediced to to a roof wrap in morning wood
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 484
From: Massachusetts, USA
This weekend, gas, wash, and finally vacuumed the pine needles out of it (we can transport our Christmas trees comfortably inside).
Today, went to a local high-end used car dealer recommended by a friend to have my right front fender and bumper cover looked at to get it repaired and repainted. Back in February a baby boomer in a BMW 3 series cut from his lane into mine at a 45 degree angle to make a u-turn without looking. I slammed on the brakes. The damage is minor, and could've been a lot worse. Now it's time to finally get it fixed, and back to looking good.
If this repair goes well, I'll let everyone know where.
Oh, and I really want those white Mugen XJ's. Mmmmmmmmm
Today, went to a local high-end used car dealer recommended by a friend to have my right front fender and bumper cover looked at to get it repaired and repainted. Back in February a baby boomer in a BMW 3 series cut from his lane into mine at a 45 degree angle to make a u-turn without looking. I slammed on the brakes. The damage is minor, and could've been a lot worse. Now it's time to finally get it fixed, and back to looking good.
If this repair goes well, I'll let everyone know where.
Oh, and I really want those white Mugen XJ's. Mmmmmmmmm
I took the Fit in for its yearly inspection - thank you state of WV! Also since I have over 16,000 miles they are doing the 15,000 mile check up. Honda just called to ask if I wanted the cabin filter replaced - told them yes - will have to see how much they cost and do it myself the next time. Ordered another hood liner and clips x2 to repalce the liner on the OEM hood and put one on the CF hood. Also ordered the rubber piece because the guys tore it up trying to get the clips out! Ouch! Darn Honda Fit clips! Will get both hoods fixed up and then it will make swaping them out much easier in the winter and fall.
Cat :x
PS Honda just called - the guys that did my new rims - put too much air in my tires - that is why I was having some steering issues! Thanks! Then since they had the car even though I've never received my recall notice - they fixed the power switch - without me asking plus they checked the balance on the tires since the guys who put them on are not uses to working on a Honda - they were out of balance- crap! I thought it was just me but told them the car was handling differently! Lester Raines Honda - they go above and beyond!!!!
Cat :x
PS Honda just called - the guys that did my new rims - put too much air in my tires - that is why I was having some steering issues! Thanks! Then since they had the car even though I've never received my recall notice - they fixed the power switch - without me asking plus they checked the balance on the tires since the guys who put them on are not uses to working on a Honda - they were out of balance- crap! I thought it was just me but told them the car was handling differently! Lester Raines Honda - they go above and beyond!!!!
Last edited by Cat; Apr 26, 2010 at 01:15 PM.