What did you do to the GD Fit today?
Banned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 334
From: Chesapeake, VA
Swapped out that devil of a crankshaft pulley. It's a weight!! I'm considering buying a second and creating a dumbbell. The new pulley is the T1R. Fantastic. A definite noticeable improvement in response and power. (knowing that pretty well anything is noticeable on our baby engine.) It was really fun to get three people and a whole lot of leverage to take that bolt off. The impact (of which I don't know its rated ftlbs) was completely useless, haha!
Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 189
From: Calgary, Canada
The actual install wasn't very difficult. Just be careful to oil the appropriate locations on the bolt when you reinstall, and don't remove or lose the key which locates the pulley's position. The only two parts that were a little challenging were the bolt removal, which like I said, needed a LOT of torque, and getting at the alternator's lower bolt. For the pulley bolt, the powerbuilt honda crank pulley tool is very much recommended.
Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 189
From: Calgary, Canada
Hahaha! I'm down. It's not too complicated. Just needs a bit of creativity at times.
I blew out my bad knee so I could not go to the car show today with my friend Rod. I needed to do the weekly shopping so off to Wal-Mart I go. I always park in the last row away from everyone. So I limped in and limped out to find this....
OK seriously - it is not even 9:00 AM and the lot has massive empty spots everywhere. You just have to pull up on top of the little Fit and how about side swipping it as you pulled out with your 12 foot long trailer! Glad I got out there in time to move it out of the way. Just had to stop long enough to get a picture.
OK seriously - it is not even 9:00 AM and the lot has massive empty spots everywhere. You just have to pull up on top of the little Fit and how about side swipping it as you pulled out with your 12 foot long trailer! Glad I got out there in time to move it out of the way. Just had to stop long enough to get a picture.
Banned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 334
From: Chesapeake, VA
Went to the local honda dealership to get an inspection done. Yea.....that didn't happen. The inspector said I was too low and my depot tailights aren't DOT approved. Sad face.
Last edited by Steezo; Jul 23, 2012 at 10:35 AM.
http://virginiabeach.citysearch.com/...et_repair.html
Tex Is right on there, a stealership is not where you want to take your modrod they only want to see what is factory correct, and with us here @ FF's about 98% are not there any more
.I took mine back where I bought it and the 1st thing " Hector the inspector" said was I can't inspect this car da da da so off I went to Arrow.
Last edited by Perrenoud Fit; Jul 23, 2012 at 01:22 PM.
Those guys are chicken shit... Find an inspection station that is friendly to car enthusiast... There is no way I could pass inspection here if the guys weren't hot rodders.
Banned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 334
From: Chesapeake, VA
Arrow Automotive off Raby Rd. by Military Circle they will hook ya up.
Arrow Auto and Fleet Repair - Norfolk, VA, 23502 - Citysearch
Tex Is right on there, a stealership is not where you want to take your modrod they only want to see what is factory correct, and with us here @ FF's about 98% are not there any more.
I took mine back where I bought it and the 1st thing " Hector the inspector" said was I can't inspect this car da da da so off I went to Arrow.
Arrow Auto and Fleet Repair - Norfolk, VA, 23502 - Citysearch
Tex Is right on there, a stealership is not where you want to take your modrod they only want to see what is factory correct, and with us here @ FF's about 98% are not there any more
.I took mine back where I bought it and the 1st thing " Hector the inspector" said was I can't inspect this car da da da so off I went to Arrow.
Nice people? And obviously they passed you for inspection?
I have to get it done by the end of the week or I'm S O L
Banned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 334
From: Chesapeake, VA
[quote=Perrenoud Fit;1117449]Arrow Automotive off Raby Rd. by Military Circle quote]
just called them. THey are booked up until Wednesday. omg, im gonna go into panic mode.
If I can get this done by the end of the week, I won't be able to get into the shipyard
just called them. THey are booked up until Wednesday. omg, im gonna go into panic mode.
If I can get this done by the end of the week, I won't be able to get into the shipyard
Are there any printed/etched/molded in the tail lights? Check for the letters "DOT" on them. Some inspectors jump to the conclusion that some aftermarket parts do not meet the DOT requirements like the OEM parts do.
Last edited by Hootie; Jul 23, 2012 at 08:54 PM.
Banned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 334
From: Chesapeake, VA
I'll double check during my lunch break.
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 344
From: Maui, HI
Re-installed my eibach sportlines today, actually turned out to be lower then last time I had them on. The rear has to settle a lil more but it actually looks right now. Also put on my blox purple lug nuts that I had for awhile and just sits and collects dust.
