started my "intake/ heat shield/ ram induct" thing to cover my purple power shroom of doom! (hks purple mushroom filter w/ built in velocity stack) its a fiberfglass box (i made!) with two intake holes to feed the filter im using the stock rad shround (in front of the metal bar that the radiator attaches to) to intake air from the front and again using my velocity stack ram i have in the fog light housing, i kinda want the box air tight but i dont incase the front end goes in water (so i dont hydrolock) but i want enough area air tight so the car sucks air from the rams at low speeds and i want the rams to make a positive kind of pressure inside the box at high speeds. so ill post picks when done but i have installed the pieces i have made... its a heat shield out of fiberglass that has one ram connected but not air tight... and so far i was good competition for a "built but low boost" mazda speed 3. quoted by him, and this was on the freeway, 125 S junction from 8 W speed over the 100+ and that was thru the turns.... so i like the set up and will continue to improve the intake box

 

I-vtec sohc decal. I know there's a lot of haters but I like it. 8D

 

So I didn't do this all TODAY, but I did it in less than a week...Sorry for the long reply, but maybe it will help someone make some decisions if they're looking for the same stuff.

First thing I did was upgrade the tires. I went with the Hankook H727 205/55/16 size. I haven't noticed any difference in MPG or handling, although I don't drive the car hard, I use it to get to work and back. The one thing I have really noticed since going with the Hankook's are the ride. Ride is much smoother and doesn't seem to drift as much going over 75mph. Stock tires just aren't that great.

I tinted the windows as well - just think it makes the car look nicer.

On the interior, I went with the leather shift knob (for looks), Homelink (with temp and compass), upgraded to a GPS system, Bluetooth, upgraded all 4 speakers (2 tweeters), Amp and a sub. The list below is the technology in my car.

GPS - Pioneer 920BT. I pulled this from my truck. Decent unit for the price - not very good NAV, but much better sound than the Kenwood units IMO. Has a great iPod interface which I really like.

Bluetooth is through the Pioneer head unit. I have the mic located just above the rear view mirror and I've been told it sounds much better than my truck (FJ Cruiser). People say they can hear me fairly well even at highway speeds.

Speakers - Front I have Focal 165-V30s. Amazing speakers for the money. Do understand if you run Focal speakers in this car you need an AMP and a SUB. Do not try to get a lot of base out of Focal speakers as you will be upset with performance. Probably the best high/mid speakers you can buy in a decent price range. In the back I have Alpine SPR60's - good filler speaker IMO.

Sub - JL 90429. I wanted a small sub that hit pretty decent (I mainly listen to rock, classic rock, and hard rock), but I was surprised to see the JL sound so nice with R&R. Typically these are used for more RAP/House music, but the sub sounds really nice. I don't have it turned up too high as I just need filler base due to the Focal speakers in the front. I also wanted something I can remove easily if need be. The whole point of the amp/sub upgrade was to not take away from the functionality of the car.

AMP - Alpine MRX-V60. Pretty decent AMP, not a ton of power, but it powers the Focal speakers and Sub really well. Nice little amp and I had a local company build a box around it to match the interior of the car.

I'm thinking about adding the center console to the Fit as well. The arm rest that comes with the Sport is really uncomfortable and is located way to high on the chair. If anyone has advice I'd love to hear it.

So that's my new car. Let me know what you think or any recommendations. This is the first small car I've had in almost 10 years and I must say I really love it so far. I just filled up today for the first time and it cost $38 and I got 305 miles. Not bad.

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Washed and waxed my fit. My first time posting a pic up of my Fit!

 

Polished 17" slips? Love them.

 

Installed the OEM Accessory Grille yesterday...I like it.

 

That is a must have for the USDM GE in my honest opinion.

 

I've got a body color matched JDP fiberglass grill, def looks like secks and you can see my hella's so thats like another +1 lol. But yeah the sport grill isnt bad, id like it better if they offered it with that middle piece color matched instead of silver

 

mugen knock off ftw = 50$

 

wow for 50 bucks that looks super awesome! where did you get it from dood?

 

yesterday, I renewed the plate registrations.... and went through hell, dealing with the title.

Only to find out, I didn't have to do anything with the title in the first place!

 

Took my doggie to the vet. He shed everywhere, so I had to vacuum the whole interior. Now my 3 month old Fit looks brand spankin' new again!!!

-Di

 

That front lip is the most hideous DIY contraption I have ever seen...please remove that asap

 

I just ordered some mfactory drain bolts.

 

Loven the wheels. Clean fit

 

Ooooo I like the sound of that. Might have to get me some bolts from them.

 

http://www.teammfactory.com/magnetic-drain-plugs

For the drain bolts

 

Not sure that would be a good idea anymore... looks like he drilled holes into the OE lip to ziptie that rubber in.

 

Just realized that one of my spoiler bolt caps were missing when I got home from work today....wtf? lol I guess I'll have to call my dealer tomorrow. I hope it's not too expensive.

 

I walked out to find a piece of my cowl missing last week. $8 special order part. We need to start a thread about what fell of my fit today.