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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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where can i get some of this? do these fit the winglets? thinking of replacing mine. thanks.
Those do NOT fit the winglets. I was buying them so I can replace mines in the future but these are a lot bigger. I'm just going to keep these just to have them since they are so rare.

I got lucky with these decals and bought the last two from some shop in the UK. I am still looking for replacement stickers though but it's been months since been looking and haven't had much luck.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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I have a box with some cut Eibach springs in my closet. I'm actually considering S-Techs right now.
Hi there Mike! How's it going?
hmm about your Eibachs, are those Pro-kits? or Sportlines? Have you tried those cut Eibachs already? or do you have plans of selling them?
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by soasin
Hi there Mike! How's it going?
hmm about your Eibachs, are those Pro-kits? or Sportlines? Have you tried those cut Eibachs already? or do you have plans of selling them?
Pro-Kit.
Haven't tried.
Have them for sale for $25 + Shipping.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Installed oem cargo tray and oem floor mats. Just placed an order for the oem cargo cover.
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 01:40 AM
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Just washed it

 
Old May 2, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Tein S-techs

Just installed Tein S techs. I thought it would be lower than expected. So thinking of cutting half a coil haha.
So far, the ride is good, not bouncy at all, feels like i didn't change the springs. very smooth
Also, i wouldn't mind if i plan to cut the teins, roads here are in good condition. hmmm I think so.... lol
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Old May 2, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vi0007
Just washed it

Wow!.. What wheels are those?
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by soasin
Just installed Tein-stechs. I thought it would be lower than expected. So thinking of cutting half a coil haha.
So far, the ride is good, not bouncy at all, feels like i didn't change the springs. very smooth
Also, i wouldn't mind if i plan to cut the teins, roads here are in good condition. hmmm I think so.... lol
Before and After shot...

The drop looks pretty darn good. Loving the base look. What size are you rims?
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sh00k
The drop looks pretty darn good. Loving the base look. What size are you rims?
Hey there sh00k! Nice to meet you here at fitfreak! I'm a newbie here hehe, and loving this forum!
Thank you for the compliments!
yeah, very basic and simple look. Don't have the money yet to have skirts lol.
My rims are 16s.
Cheers!
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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I would love to have a JDM GD3 base model...Even with shorter springs you can drive fast on bad roads and not damage the plastic body cladding like you would on a USDM sport model... They look nice too.
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas Coyote
I would love to have a JDM GD3 base model...Even with shorter springs you can drive fast on bad roads and not damage the plastic body cladding like you would on a USDM sport model... They look nice too.
hmm, why? what's the difference between the JDM and USDM models? and also, JDM GD1 and JDM GD3 has the same base model right? only GD3 has the vtec engine right? well, I actually i'm not quite sure, so correct me if i'm wrong. hehe.
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Hey Soasin, do you have a bigger picture of the car lowered. Also, are you having any rubbing issue's with those wheels?
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by soasin
hmm, why? what's the difference between the JDM and USDM models? and also, JDM GD1 and JDM GD3 has the same base model right? only GD3 has the vtec engine right? well, I actually i'm not quite sure, so correct me if i'm wrong. hehe.
The Fits sold here have bumpers that stick out further than Fits sold elsewhere.. On the sport model the bumper lip makes contact with the pavement when entering driveways when on stock springs and of course is a bigger problem when the car is lowered... I have had the bumper pull loose from the front fenders on just about every trip to town because of this. I now have Buddy Club N+ coil overs on the car to raise it up slightly higher than it was when new and no longer bottom out the front end...Your car wouldn't have the same problem even with short springs or coil overs set up to lower the car.
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Pneuma
Hey Soasin, do you have a bigger picture of the car lowered. Also, are you having any rubbing issue's with those wheels?
Hi there Pneuma! I don't have any rubbing issues, i also didn't roll my fenders or any mods on the fenders. I even tested it with my 200 lbs. cousin sitting on the front passenger side, my pregnant wife and my mother-in-law sitting at the back, didn't have any rubbing issues.
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Originally Posted by Texas Coyote
The Fits sold here have bumpers that stick out further than Fits sold elsewhere.. On the sport model the bumper lip makes contact with the pavement when entering driveways when on stock springs and of course is a bigger problem when the car is lowered... I have had the bumper pull loose from the front fenders on just about every trip to town because of this. I now have Buddy Club N+ coil overs on the car to raise it up slightly higher than it was when new and no longer bottom out the front end...Your car wouldn't have the same problem even with short springs or coil overs set up to lower the car.
Oh really? I think i have read that there are some rules in the US about the length of the car, but i'm not actually sure. Damn, it is quite hard to set USDM Honda Fits to look the way you want it to be. But I saw some pictures of Honda Fits there in the US that are amazing!
I really wanted some coilovers, but I cannot afford it at the moment, because I'm saving up for my upcoming 1st baby lol. Cheers man! and thank you for the information cool!
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by soasin
Hi there Pneuma! I don't have any rubbing issues, i also didn't roll my fenders or any mods on the fenders. I even tested it with my 200 lbs. cousin sitting on the front passenger side, my pregnant wife and my mother-in-law sitting at the back, didn't have any rubbing issues.
I think this is a larger picture:

That's great! thanks dude, your car looks great on the weds. I've got some 16's waiting to go on.......im glad i won't have any issue's with rubbing.

I've also got a base model, so mine looks exactly the same as your's
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Pneuma
That's great! thanks dude, your car looks great on the weds. I've got some 16's waiting to go on.......im glad i won't have any issue's with rubbing.

I've also got a base model, so mine looks exactly the same as your's
I think there will be no rubbing issues when the wheels are 16's.Maybe on 17's and 18's, you need to roll the fenders or else.

Yeah, i love how the base models look with just the sporty wheels and lowered look What springs do you have in your fit? cheers!
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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I envy you guys with base models who don't feel the need to add lips/spoilers/etc. It would've saved me a huge amount of $$$
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
I envy you guys with base models who don't feel the need to add lips/spoilers/etc. It would've saved me a huge amount of $$$

I wanted to do the whole lip thing on mine, but after thinking about it im going to keep it stock with the exception on mudflaps and a spoiler.

Without any lips i can run it as low as i want and still maintain a good amount of clearance.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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AOA is much better without the lip admittedly.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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I think the fits need at least the front lip, they look goofy with out them
 



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