Low ride for Sport
#1
Low ride for Sport
I'm waiting for my Sport to be delivered in November. So while I wait I've been reading the manual. On page 214 there is a statement for the Sport model - "Use caution if you ever drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads. You could damage the suspension and underbody by bottoming out. Going too fast over parking lot 'speed bumps' can also cause damage." It goes on to say that curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bumpers.
So, the question is for those with the 09 Sport, does this vehicle have a real clearance problem? It seems that the manual singles out the Sport model. Are you having to use extra care in what would be ordinary driving situations for other similar subcompacts? Is the clearance much different from the base model? Are you experiencing scraps over some inclines? Do you need to take lots of extra care? - slowing down in parking lots, etc.
So, the question is for those with the 09 Sport, does this vehicle have a real clearance problem? It seems that the manual singles out the Sport model. Are you having to use extra care in what would be ordinary driving situations for other similar subcompacts? Is the clearance much different from the base model? Are you experiencing scraps over some inclines? Do you need to take lots of extra care? - slowing down in parking lots, etc.
#3
This whole scrape/low to the ground thing is just hype. It's beguiling to me because it's actually the highest riding/highest clearance car I've owned.
If you're used to SUVs and soft sedans then the Fit Sport with its body trim may seem low to you and if you run through speed bumps and ramps fast you may scrape the front splitter. If you're used to sports cars, you'll have no problem.
If you're used to SUVs and soft sedans then the Fit Sport with its body trim may seem low to you and if you run through speed bumps and ramps fast you may scrape the front splitter. If you're used to sports cars, you'll have no problem.
#4
common sense
while I wait I've been reading the manual. On page 214 there is a statement for the Sport model - "Use caution if you ever drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads. You could damage the suspension and underbody by bottoming out. Going too fast over parking lot 'speed bumps' can also cause damage." It goes on to say that curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bumpers.
#6
I'm waiting for my Sport to be delivered in November. So while I wait I've been reading the manual. On page 214 there is a statement for the Sport model - "Use caution if you ever drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads. You could damage the suspension and underbody by bottoming out. Going too fast over parking lot 'speed bumps' can also cause damage." It goes on to say that curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bumpers.
So, the question is for those with the 09 Sport, does this vehicle have a real clearance problem? It seems that the manual singles out the Sport model. Are you having to use extra care in what would be ordinary driving situations for other similar subcompacts? Is the clearance much different from the base model? Are you experiencing scraps over some inclines? Do you need to take lots of extra care? - slowing down in parking lots, etc.
So, the question is for those with the 09 Sport, does this vehicle have a real clearance problem? It seems that the manual singles out the Sport model. Are you having to use extra care in what would be ordinary driving situations for other similar subcompacts? Is the clearance much different from the base model? Are you experiencing scraps over some inclines? Do you need to take lots of extra care? - slowing down in parking lots, etc.
If you want to be safe, take speed bumps at an angle.
#7
I had the same question. I took my 2009 Sport up a forest service road in my 1st week to find out. No problem. And it handles the speed bumps at the kids school too. Only complaint is that it is so stiff that the rear bounces a lot on the speed bumps - but that is a trade-off.
#8
I got my Sport yesterday, I live on a gravel road full of ruts and pot holes, I went up it just fine, never scraped once. My old Geo Prizm bottomed out a lot. So I have either gotten lucky the last Six times I gone up the driveway, or its not going to be much of a problem.
#9
I don't think there's an issue with the Fit's ground clearance. I read another post recently where someone scraped the front rubber strip under the nose clip, and despite the unsettling scraping noise, the car was unscathed. If you're going off road, then there might be an issue. Otherwise, all systems go...
#10
I don't think there's an issue with the Fit's ground clearance as well. Yes, Honda is washing their hands by letting you know that information as they also tell you to read the manual before operating your vehicle. In the Sport 08 manual, it even says in a section that if you plan to lower your car, you should consult with HOnda first for proper suspension parts. If you lower you car so much, you may hit a bump that can deploy your airbags. I have no clearance problems with my 08 Sport.
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