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From: Texas
I like my Fit very much, but compared to my other autos I don't think it is fun to drive (it would be if i tore it up). It is nice to park, nice too fill up, and I still enjoy some of this forum. It seems like some guys get mad when we bash on our own autos for fun. I never thought I'd buy a *** little FWD vehicle, but with gas the way it is I'm really enjoying it. I like all the glass. Coming from driving a 300zx it is panoramic. Really a good car. You don't have to have fun in it to like it. If you do GREAT! It is funny with expensive gas real car guys are buying dork cars, and enjoying it
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From: Tucson, AZ
theres some good looking modded Fits on the board. im just saying i would never mod the performance aspect of my Fit & think it was fast. or think because i threw some springs on, all of a sudden my scaled down mini-van can pull mad G's yo!
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First of all, the steering feels less artificial, especially more towards lock, where the 09s' get light and artificial. The 08's steering feels heavier and although it's ratio is less quick by 0.1, it feels as if it's quicker, and the chassis responds twice as quick as the 09s. Makes for a noticeable boost in driving fun.
The 09s have electric speed-sensitive power steering. This is probably why it feels so different from the 08s.
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From: California
Autocross is fun, been to a few years ago, it is just different but I do prefer track for obvious reasons.
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From: Texas
**** power steering. **** it its stupid ass. my car is less than 2500lbs. I'd just turn it myself if I could.
it is awesome not having power steering on a small car. it in no way feels like broken power steering. just a little stiff parking. not good for old ladies, but awesome!
it is awesome not having power steering on a small car. it in no way feels like broken power steering. just a little stiff parking. not good for old ladies, but awesome!
Last edited by MPGASAP; Oct 6, 2008 at 04:11 PM.
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Not trying to compare a Fit to a Miata, but IMHO, neither one offers "high performance" stock. Both are fun to drive cars, and Miata does perform better for its platform and performance. My point is, "fun to drive" do not necessarily equal to "competition". A HPDE trackday isn't a race, but for people to bring their cars to have fun with legally and testing their cars potential in a safer environment.
Autocross is fun, been to a few years ago, it is just different but I do prefer track for obvious reasons.
Autocross is fun, been to a few years ago, it is just different but I do prefer track for obvious reasons.
------- Where are you doing your practice h2o
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Not trying to compare a Fit to a Miata, but IMHO, neither one offers "high performance" stock. Both are fun to drive cars, and Miata does perform better for its platform and performance. My point is, "fun to drive" do not necessarily equal to "competition". A HPDE trackday isn't a race, but for people to bring their cars to have fun with legally and testing their cars potential in a safer environment.
Autocross is fun, been to a few years ago, it is just different but I do prefer track for obvious reasons.
Autocross is fun, been to a few years ago, it is just different but I do prefer track for obvious reasons.
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From: Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4vSGsBTWbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgePt...eature=related
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how not to do it = not fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwp74...eature=related
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From: Tucson, AZ
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From: California
Used to go to most tracks in Cali but my favorite one is still Laguna Seca. I did go to Willowspring's Streets of Willow track a lot but haven't been to any for awhile due to busy schedule and increasing cost of attending one.
That's my S at Buttonwillow Raceway.
http://www.aprperformance.com/index....1&key=20&hit=1
That's my S at Buttonwillow Raceway.
http://www.aprperformance.com/index....1&key=20&hit=1
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From: Texas
Used to go to most tracks in Cali but my favorite one is still Laguna Seca. I did go to Willowspring's Streets of Willow track a lot but haven't been to any for awhile due to busy schedule and increasing cost of attending one.
That's my S at Buttonwillow Raceway.
http://www.aprperformance.com/index....1&key=20&hit=1
That's my S at Buttonwillow Raceway.
http://www.aprperformance.com/index....1&key=20&hit=1
Any in texas before? if you don't mind saying, what does something like Laguna Seca cost? Day or Weekend event?
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No, I haven't been to Texas and don't think trackdays are as popular there as in California.
Price wise, you can check these organizers out.
http://speedventures.com/
http://redlinetimeattack.com/
Price wise, you can check these organizers out.
http://speedventures.com/
http://redlinetimeattack.com/
Both Fits have EPS. But to me the 07-08s steering has more feel and is heavier toward lock and at parking speeds.
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From: Canada
The 2009 Fit's revised electric vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering has a quicker ratio than before, and some drivers may be surprised at how quick the steering is when making a sudden turn.
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From: United States
Welcome and hopefully you'll have your Fit by now?
I really agree with the body roll. It's bad. But I don't think the Fit is made for turning that sharply at such high speeds, but sometimes I do it when I'm late for work.
I really agree with the body roll. It's bad. But I don't think the Fit is made for turning that sharply at such high speeds, but sometimes I do it when I'm late for work.
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