What did you do to your GE fit today?
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Zürich, Switzerland
This is what I did to my fit today... 
** couldn't get pictures while I was doing it coz i forgot my cam at home (did it in after work in the warehouse).**
I coudn't put the sub in the center due to the spare tire... Actually, I have the tire repair kit but I just can't take it not having a spare tire. Anyway... here it is.
** couldn't get pictures while I was doing it coz i forgot my cam at home (did it in after work in the warehouse).**
I coudn't put the sub in the center due to the spare tire... Actually, I have the tire repair kit but I just can't take it not having a spare tire. Anyway... here it is.
Last edited by bingbong; Apr 8, 2010 at 04:33 PM. Reason: former pic wasn't uploaded...
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Stolen from my thread on HondaSwap.
2009 Fit (ge8) Clutch Delay Valve
Originally Posted by awptickes
I just swapped out my Master Cylinder with a Omni-Power Clutch Master Cylinder, effectively removing the CDV entirely. The CDV is designed into the MC on the Fit, just like with the RSX and the 2001-2005 Civic.
Now the car feels like a whole new car. I can feel through the clutch pedal now. The clutch GRABS when you drop it. It's like driving a WRX (with a lot less power and traction.)
I bought this kit:
Club RSX.com: Omni-Power Clutch Master Cylinder: Acura RSX
The ClubRSX kit fit perfectly. No surprise Honda used the RSX-style MC in the Fit, as they used the same front brake calipers too. You use the spacer provided, and the stainless-steel braided soft-line as well. The softline replaces the hardline that attaches directly to the MC. I used the pivot-thingie already attached to my OEM clutch MC. I zip-tied the stainless steel line in place so it wouldn't float around.
The OPCMC is 21mm bore, where the OEM MC is 15.8mm bore, so there is a significant difference in throw. I had to remove the upper clutch stop adjustment bolt's lock nut entirely. I will probably get a longer bolt, as it still needs about 5mm more. Now the clutch rests at about the same level as the brake pedal. It grabs about 3/4" from the top. It doesn't slip at all.
The pedal is also a bit stiffer. It's more like an STi's clutch -- it doesn't feel like a gas pedal. I don't think I'll need to upgrade the clutch disc now, as it feels like I just put an upgraded clutch in the car. Shifts are quicker, more precise, and the response is instant. Launching is easier, because instead of the car slipping the clutch for you, now you can do it properly.
I no longer feel like I'm 12 years old again driving stick.
Now the car feels like a whole new car. I can feel through the clutch pedal now. The clutch GRABS when you drop it. It's like driving a WRX (with a lot less power and traction.)
I bought this kit:
Club RSX.com: Omni-Power Clutch Master Cylinder: Acura RSX
The ClubRSX kit fit perfectly. No surprise Honda used the RSX-style MC in the Fit, as they used the same front brake calipers too. You use the spacer provided, and the stainless-steel braided soft-line as well. The softline replaces the hardline that attaches directly to the MC. I used the pivot-thingie already attached to my OEM clutch MC. I zip-tied the stainless steel line in place so it wouldn't float around.
The OPCMC is 21mm bore, where the OEM MC is 15.8mm bore, so there is a significant difference in throw. I had to remove the upper clutch stop adjustment bolt's lock nut entirely. I will probably get a longer bolt, as it still needs about 5mm more. Now the clutch rests at about the same level as the brake pedal. It grabs about 3/4" from the top. It doesn't slip at all.
The pedal is also a bit stiffer. It's more like an STi's clutch -- it doesn't feel like a gas pedal. I don't think I'll need to upgrade the clutch disc now, as it feels like I just put an upgraded clutch in the car. Shifts are quicker, more precise, and the response is instant. Launching is easier, because instead of the car slipping the clutch for you, now you can do it properly.
I no longer feel like I'm 12 years old again driving stick.
Thanks awptickes ... I have been driving mine so long that I am used to it but that doesn't mean it is right.... One more thing that I hope to be able to get around to doing and live long enough to enjoy. ... My wife is making comments about all of the deliveries of parts for my car a lot lately.
We installed pedals from Autozone (don't laugh, they're actually pretty nice) and my buddy made a custom dead pedal for me too! It doesn't match, but its made out of thick S.S. and actually looks good in there, I'll post pics soon....
Nice additions.
