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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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why can't Spring be here already, I have parts coming in slowly

carbon fiber Mugen style front grill


carbon fiber Spoon style spoiler
 
Old Dec 9, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gd3.fit@gmail.com
Once my order from Grainger comes in I'll be able to install, until then here are the 4 bars I will be using.

https://plus.google.com/109681766219...ts/emqB9Y8gu9g

How much did that custom cross x bar cost you?
 
Old Dec 9, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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How much did that custom cross x bar cost you?
About $175 because of the quick release system hardware components which consists of clevis bolts and cotter pins instead so I can quickly take apart if I need more cargo space without the use of any tools.
 
Old Dec 9, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gd3.fit@gmail.com
About $175 because of the quick release system hardware components which consists of clevis bolts and cotter pins instead so I can quickly take apart if I need more cargo space without the use of any tools.
I see, but isn't the benefit of a cross x bar to stiffen the chassis though?
 
Old Dec 11, 2014 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by gd3.fit@gmail.com
why can't Spring be here already, I have parts coming in slowly

carbon fiber Mugen style front grill


carbon fiber Spoon style spoiler
That's PURDY
 
Old Dec 11, 2014 | 02:00 AM
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Dug out a parking spot and parked. Pic sux but I've been a,aged at how Klasse is helping me keep my custom painted wheels cleaner. It seems to be protecting them also.

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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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Cleaned up the puddle in the truck due to the rain and the hatch leaking. So pissed about this. I'll have to way till tomorrow and see where it is coming in from .
 
Old Dec 12, 2014 | 11:50 PM
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So when your car makes a constant thumping sound, then it's suddenly gone with the installation of new tires.. you realize it was a really good idea to put those new tires on lol. Got my Falken Ohtsu tires put on today and so far I'm impressed. Great traction and practically no road noise, definitely a great pick up since it only cost me $225 for 4 brand new tires! I'm set for the winter till spring hits and I can put my pretty rims back on lol
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by cnordt24
So when your car makes a constant thumping sound, then it's suddenly gone with the installation of new tires.. you realize it was a really good idea to put those new tires on lol. Got my Falken Ohtsu tires put on today and so far I'm impressed. Great traction and practically no road noise, definitely a great pick up since it only cost me $225 for 4 brand new tires! I'm set for the winter till spring hits and I can put my pretty rims back on lol
was that price mounted, balanced and installed? if so that's great, what size did you get and you mind sharing?
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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ordered a set of OEM JDM interior door handles for the Fit, will be making my own Garson like handles to look like this


GARSON | LUXURY INTERIOR PANEL COLLECTION [ FIT GD1,2,3,4 ]
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 05:21 AM
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hmmmm

put on my new replacement type r emblem for the front type s grill (dremell for the win) New Honda Access window visors (old ones for sale for cheap $75 and ill throw in a roll of trim tape) Drove down to DDM and replaced Interior overhead, interior hatch, rear blinker and reverse lights with LEDs
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Got some parts in for Santa to give me.

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and then I got a suit for myself but it was a bit too small so I'm giving it to the wife.

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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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Just get the wife a dark tinted helmet visor and some black Chucks with matching gloves then she could be the female version of the original Stig. haha

That Sparco seat looks comfy and really supportive!

Today; I headed over to MSR Houston for a bit of a practice/goofing off on their skid pad in order to get more acquainted with how the GD rotates during cornering. Still need to practice throttle lift oversteer BUT man if I barely tag the brakes right before turning the to aid in weight transfer, the rear end really steps out nicely.

I'm tempted to raise the rear back up to about were I had it before to help TLOS but it won't happen tomorrow due to prepping for the last autocross event of the year... which will be happening tomorrow... >.>

Also did a few dyno runs last weekend and FINALLY broke the triple digits with 103.51 WHP. The funny thing is... I MADE more power and considerably more torque with a completely stock (not gutted) airbox than I did with the aFe stage 2 intake. Also switched to a step colder plug AND did fiddled with fuel a little. Was pretty surprising what a few simple changes in fuel could do that day.
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Yes that's the plan to get the dark visors. Really need them in the sunrise and sundown. It's so hard to see I have a video in my racing video thread that is when the sun was going down and I couldn't see a thing. Doesn't help when there are 12 cars around you and you're trying to pass and not be passed.

she really likes the orange chucks cause the match here wheels she bought them for that reason.

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The seat is super comfortable. Can't wait to put it in the car. Won't be till the cage is in so probably a few months.
 
Old Dec 15, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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my new Mugen cargo mat was delivered


also my brushed aluminium interior door handles
 
Old Dec 16, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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wrapped a couple new direzzas on dem stock alloys... dz102 195/50

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also my brushed aluminium interior door handles
omg i need dis where how who what when why plz k thx bai
 
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hootie
Just get the wife a dark tinted helmet visor and some black Chucks with matching gloves then she could be the female version of the original Stig. haha

That Sparco seat looks comfy and really supportive!

Today; I headed over to MSR Houston for a bit of a practice/goofing off on their skid pad in order to get more acquainted with how the GD rotates during cornering. Still need to practice throttle lift oversteer BUT man if I barely tag the brakes right before turning the to aid in weight transfer, the rear end really steps out nicely.

I'm tempted to raise the rear back up to about were I had it before to help TLOS but it won't happen tomorrow due to prepping for the last autocross event of the year... which will be happening tomorrow... >.>

Also did a few dyno runs last weekend and FINALLY broke the triple digits with 103.51 WHP. The funny thing is... I MADE more power and considerably more torque with a completely stock (not gutted) airbox than I did with the aFe stage 2 intake. Also switched to a step colder plug AND did fiddled with fuel a little. Was pretty surprising what a few simple changes in fuel could do that day.
Sweet 103.5 WHP is good and with the stock intake. Damn thats crazy since I have the AFE stage 2 intake. I wonder why that is.
 
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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PASSED SMOG!!! Stoked to not have to worry about this bull shit for a bit.

Also selling my OE exhaust parts and intake if anyones interest. https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/sale...ml#post1283138
 
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollerboots666
Sweet 103.5 WHP is good and with the stock intake. Damn thats crazy since I have the AFE stage 2 intake. I wonder why that is.
Yeah, I gained at least 3 to 5 lbs of toque at the wheels doing that along with having a MUCH BETTER midrange. You may want to hold on to your intake and test it and the AFE back to back. I'm glad I did.
 
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Hootie
Yeah, I gained at least 3 to 5 lbs of toque at the wheels doing that along with having a MUCH BETTER midrange. You may want to hold on to your intake and test it and the AFE back to back. I'm glad I did.
Did you modify the intake at all? Any pics if so.
 



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