What did you do to your GE fit today?
#2741
dang, no one is doing anything to their cars? how slow.
Well... today... I got my windows tinted... but before that, I got a speeding ticket. 45 in a 30. GAHHHHHHHHHHH
I didn't pay as much as I expected to pay for the tinting (no windshield strip... and cash discount!)... but of course, now I have to pay for the ticket and additional "service" fees that go with it.
BTW... waking up at 7 am just to get windows tinted is nuts!!
Well... today... I got my windows tinted... but before that, I got a speeding ticket. 45 in a 30. GAHHHHHHHHHHH
I didn't pay as much as I expected to pay for the tinting (no windshield strip... and cash discount!)... but of course, now I have to pay for the ticket and additional "service" fees that go with it.
BTW... waking up at 7 am just to get windows tinted is nuts!!
Last edited by Goobers; 07-09-2011 at 01:41 PM.
#2742
dang, no one is doing anything to their cars? how slow.
Well... today... I got my windows tinted... but before that, I got a speeding ticket. 45 in a 30. GAHHHHHHHHHHH
I didn't pay as much as I expected to pay for the tinting (no windshield strip... and cash discount!)... but of course, now I have to pay for the ticket and additional "service" fees that go with it.
BTW... waking up at 7 am just to get windows tinted is nuts!!
Well... today... I got my windows tinted... but before that, I got a speeding ticket. 45 in a 30. GAHHHHHHHHHHH
I didn't pay as much as I expected to pay for the tinting (no windshield strip... and cash discount!)... but of course, now I have to pay for the ticket and additional "service" fees that go with it.
BTW... waking up at 7 am just to get windows tinted is nuts!!
Sorry, not much of a Fit tuner. Just one who appreciates the car for what it is. Most my practical upgrades go on my Rex. Besides my son drives the Fit most of the time.
Finally got to see your DD. Nice n clean. Maybe it's time for you to invest in a Passport or Valentine. Have a great day anyway!!!
Last edited by Subie; 07-09-2011 at 02:33 PM.
#2743
~SB
#2744
Nice. Got the remote under the hood? I've got a Passport 8500. I'm ok with it. Looked at both for a long time. Price was the deal breaker for me...
#2746
The V1 was pricier but the directional arrows and the bogey counter are something that is SOOO useful and still not available on any other radar detector (11 years after I bought mine).
I've always said radar detection is about educating the driver. The Detector doesn't stop the car for you, that's the driver's choice so an educated driver can make a smart choice when provided with enough information. The v1 gives more information than any other detector so it allows the driver to make a better decision. Get a cheapo detector if all that you're going to to is jam on the brakes every time it goes off. I see lots of those on the roads as their tail lights go off every time there is construction along a road.
And again, who else has had a detector for 11 years that is still functional. Oh, and I can upgrade at any point for a reduced rate and they'll send me a brand new one in the box (all hard-wire and accessories included)
~SB
#2747
The speeding ticket itself is a bit goofy. I didn't notice any speed limit signs until AFTER the cop came out... and by the time I stopped... the speed limit had changed to 40! I hate that road.
Turned from another street,
Got up to "speed" with another vehicle
Saw the cop.
Looked down at speedo and GPS and lifted foot of gas.
Speedo said over 40, GPS said limit was 30.
Said "oh crap..." as I passed the cop.
Looked up into mirror
Cop came out, lights going!
Said "Double CRAP!"
Saw 30 mph limit WITH the mobile "your speed is" radar trailer.
Slowed down and stopped in front of the 40 mph limit.
Said "What the heck?1?"
And the goofy thing was... the tinting guy called me just as the officer was coming back with my insurance and the ticket... I'm thinking, "Of course he'd call RIGHT NOW!" *slaps forehead*
But... in general, I dislike radar detectors... even though I DO speed a little. This is my fifth speeding ticket in my 16 years of driving. And except for the first two, I've only gotten the ticket in a momentary break in my behavior. And my behavior is simple... stick to about 5, at most 10, mph over limit on local streets, 15/25 on highways. The first two were on a "highway" that has a 40 mph limit! Freaking 40?!? Grrr, I hate LSD (Chicago).
re: hayden
Its aftermarket housing. I got it from 360Tuners.com, but it doesn't seem like they're listing it anymore.
The housing appears to be made (mostly) for European specs. The light output pattern is actually correct for USDM H4 bulbs, but the mounting and some fitment don't line up... see https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...tml#post926217 and https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ten-alive.html I think that it's EDM because there's a bit of raised lettering "WY21W," which turns out to be the type of turn signal bulb only used in Europe (similar to 7440NA). And of course, it EDM doesn't require the amber reflector.
Turned from another street,
Got up to "speed" with another vehicle
Saw the cop.
Looked down at speedo and GPS and lifted foot of gas.
Speedo said over 40, GPS said limit was 30.
Said "oh crap..." as I passed the cop.
Looked up into mirror
Cop came out, lights going!
Said "Double CRAP!"
Saw 30 mph limit WITH the mobile "your speed is" radar trailer.
Slowed down and stopped in front of the 40 mph limit.
Said "What the heck?1?"
And the goofy thing was... the tinting guy called me just as the officer was coming back with my insurance and the ticket... I'm thinking, "Of course he'd call RIGHT NOW!" *slaps forehead*
But... in general, I dislike radar detectors... even though I DO speed a little. This is my fifth speeding ticket in my 16 years of driving. And except for the first two, I've only gotten the ticket in a momentary break in my behavior. And my behavior is simple... stick to about 5, at most 10, mph over limit on local streets, 15/25 on highways. The first two were on a "highway" that has a 40 mph limit! Freaking 40?!? Grrr, I hate LSD (Chicago).
re: hayden
Its aftermarket housing. I got it from 360Tuners.com, but it doesn't seem like they're listing it anymore.
The housing appears to be made (mostly) for European specs. The light output pattern is actually correct for USDM H4 bulbs, but the mounting and some fitment don't line up... see https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...tml#post926217 and https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ten-alive.html I think that it's EDM because there's a bit of raised lettering "WY21W," which turns out to be the type of turn signal bulb only used in Europe (similar to 7440NA). And of course, it EDM doesn't require the amber reflector.
#2748
The V1 was pricier but the directional arrows and the bogey counter are something that is SOOO useful and still not available on any other radar detector (11 years after I bought mine).
I've always said radar detection is about educating the driver. The Detector doesn't stop the car for you, that's the driver's choice so an educated driver can make a smart choice when provided with enough information. The v1 gives more information than any other detector so it allows the driver to make a better decision.
~SB
I've always said radar detection is about educating the driver. The Detector doesn't stop the car for you, that's the driver's choice so an educated driver can make a smart choice when provided with enough information. The v1 gives more information than any other detector so it allows the driver to make a better decision.
~SB
#2749
Turned from another street,
Got up to "speed" with another vehicle
Saw the cop.
Looked down at speedo and GPS and lifted foot of gas.
Speedo said over 40, GPS said limit was 30.
Said "oh crap..." as I passed the cop.
Looked up into mirror
Cop came out, lights going!
Said "Double CRAP!"
Saw 30 mph limit WITH the mobile "your speed is" radar trailer.
Slowed down and stopped in front of the 40 mph limit.
Said "What the heck?1?"
Got up to "speed" with another vehicle
Saw the cop.
Looked down at speedo and GPS and lifted foot of gas.
Speedo said over 40, GPS said limit was 30.
Said "oh crap..." as I passed the cop.
Looked up into mirror
Cop came out, lights going!
Said "Double CRAP!"
Saw 30 mph limit WITH the mobile "your speed is" radar trailer.
Slowed down and stopped in front of the 40 mph limit.
Said "What the heck?1?"
Thanks for the blow by blow Goobers
#2750
I thought that was the norm with Fit Freaks.
Sorry, not much of a Fit tuner. Just one who appreciates the car for what it is. Most my practical upgrades go on my Rex. Besides my son drives the Fit most of the time.
Finally got to see your DD. Nice n clean. Maybe it's time for you to invest in a Passport or Valentine. Have a great day anyway!!!
Sorry, not much of a Fit tuner. Just one who appreciates the car for what it is. Most my practical upgrades go on my Rex. Besides my son drives the Fit most of the time.
Finally got to see your DD. Nice n clean. Maybe it's time for you to invest in a Passport or Valentine. Have a great day anyway!!!
I can assure you, I'm no tuner by any stretch of the word... there are no engine mods. I just like zipping along quickly.
Thank you for the nice n clean part, though it is ironic, its actually pretty dirty! Silver/grey really is good at hiding dirt!
There was a time when I thought about flashy mods like under low and all that, though I never did do any of those mods. Now, I just like it simple, like dual headlamps.
I loved watching Batman! Cracks me up, every time they chit chat when doing a wall climb!
#2755
Took a 462km drive over to Osaka to visit J's Racing and ordered up a new sussy...Crux it is with Swift 12kg-mm front and 8kg-mm rear as these are best for the AD08s. Don't really know why I did it, but I did save 10% and J's is going to install and at the same time I'll have the front lower arms I purchased way back in Jan'10 installed, these have the roll center adjusters pre-installed. Won't be till September as I worked out a little deal to pay them off in 2 months.
ohhh yeah and 1 canard to replace the 1 I list driving here. Guess the double sided tape didn't quite like 190km/h speeds. My speedo is off by about 10km/h when it shows 160, the HKS CAC showed 150km/h. Got it up to 195km/h without issue, but a sustained run was too much for 1 canard I guess, I heard a whoosh and said ohhhh shit I might have just lost 1. Didn't bother checking till I got here.
ohhh yeah and 1 canard to replace the 1 I list driving here. Guess the double sided tape didn't quite like 190km/h speeds. My speedo is off by about 10km/h when it shows 160, the HKS CAC showed 150km/h. Got it up to 195km/h without issue, but a sustained run was too much for 1 canard I guess, I heard a whoosh and said ohhhh shit I might have just lost 1. Didn't bother checking till I got here.
Last edited by 555sexydrive; 07-09-2011 at 11:22 PM.
#2757
ordered a sunshade for my fit at www.handa-accessories.com. it's listed at $29.99 When you add it to the cart, the price drops down to 22.99. not too shabby for a custom fit sunshade.