What did you do to your GE fit today?
"Today"... I spun my wheels like crazy everywhere I went, thanks to the flurry we got around Chicago.
Or maybe I just spun ONE wheel?
Which got me thinking... LSD?
edit: Honestly, I did a quick search on LSDs earlier and the price I saw is a bit off-putting. So, for the time being, this post is limited to basically questioning whether it would've helped or what effect it would have.
Or maybe I just spun ONE wheel?
Which got me thinking... LSD?
edit: Honestly, I did a quick search on LSDs earlier and the price I saw is a bit off-putting. So, for the time being, this post is limited to basically questioning whether it would've helped or what effect it would have.
Last edited by Goobers; 03-02-2014 at 06:47 AM.
Just purchased an 09 MT Fit and could not believe how uncomfortable the stock shift knob was. Well it turns out someone peeled off all the original rubber.
So I swapped it out for my trusty old Nardi Personal Knob. I got from the Nardi booth at sema back in 06. I've had this thing on every MT car I've owned.
So I swapped it out for my trusty old Nardi Personal Knob. I got from the Nardi booth at sema back in 06. I've had this thing on every MT car I've owned.
"Today"... I spun my wheels like crazy everywhere I went, thanks to the flurry we got around Chicago.
Or maybe I just spun ONE wheel?
Which got me thinking... LSD?
edit: Honestly, I did a quick search on LSDs earlier and the price I saw is a bit off-putting. So, for the time being, this post is limited to basically questioning whether it would've helped or what effect it would have.
Or maybe I just spun ONE wheel?
Which got me thinking... LSD?
edit: Honestly, I did a quick search on LSDs earlier and the price I saw is a bit off-putting. So, for the time being, this post is limited to basically questioning whether it would've helped or what effect it would have.
Replaced my block heater cord. We'll see if this one does better. Last one got torn in two places. No wonder it didn't do anything for cold starts. I'm going to try starting it cold tomorrow to see if it works. Morning temps are in the -30 range, so if it works, it was probably the block heater this whole time.
I still have to button up the cord properly, but I'm going to wait for spring to do that. Once I know I can undo it, and if it doesn't go back in place right away, I don't need to worry about getting it back in right away.
I still have to button up the cord properly, but I'm going to wait for spring to do that. Once I know I can undo it, and if it doesn't go back in place right away, I don't need to worry about getting it back in right away.
Maybe at some point it just gets so damn cold that even a block heater won't help entirely.
lol, j/k.
Unfortunately, in general, I'm wayyy to aggressive on the pedal. Had to use 2nd in the later half of the evening to get anywhere from stop.
I really hate this winter.
I think a Civic battery will fit in the battery box, so I'm going to swap one in when spring comes, and I can afford to get the alarm/starter reset at the same time. 100 more CCAs should do the trick, I hope.
Although I did mine today too, wife's CIVIC was notable. Although it is run almost every day, the mice have been busy again loading up the cabin air filter. Not sure where all of the fiber comes from but they like it. It is in a "sealed" garage overnight, so when the cat can't get in, the will play.
New wheels! Konig Heliums, 15x6.5, 11.2 pounds, bronze!
Lets compare, shall we?
Bought the car Dec 2012
Freshened up the steelies summer-ish 2013
Now we have the nice fresh lightweight rims! Feb 28 2014
I love the look. Annoyingly, many of the local v6 and v8 car owners feel the need to throw revs at me now. Dunno why, I never race any of them.
Lets compare, shall we?
Bought the car Dec 2012
Freshened up the steelies summer-ish 2013
Now we have the nice fresh lightweight rims! Feb 28 2014
I love the look. Annoyingly, many of the local v6 and v8 car owners feel the need to throw revs at me now. Dunno why, I never race any of them.
They feel great! I noticed a difference in 1-4 gears. 5th, hard to tell, we dont make enough power to have fun in 5th
Sure you can, just have to be goin' fast!
It's been raining all weekend but when it cleared up I was able to refinish my headlights on both my cars.
It's been almost a year since I did this last for both cars.
Taped up my Fit
Used my Porter Cable 7424XP, 3" Orange pad, and Chemical Guys Cut 1.0
Finished it off with the Chemical Guys sealant
After pics, lights look brand new again
It's been almost a year since I did this last for both cars.
Taped up my Fit
Used my Porter Cable 7424XP, 3" Orange pad, and Chemical Guys Cut 1.0
Finished it off with the Chemical Guys sealant
After pics, lights look brand new again
Looks great Waiz! I need that for mine The clear coat is a little messed up on the top of one of mine-- I think it was from the spray I used to remove the adhesive from my vinyl I had on the hood.
I will take a look for you at the meet Z, we can see what you need
Little update on this whole starting issue. I've read some sources, and apparently the batteries for the first couple years in GEs are just rubbish. Its time for a new one anyways, so I'm going to get one from a local shop (which my sister-in-law works at), and see if I can't get more CCAs for less (she quoted something like $75 + core for her price, which we will get.)
Also, the guy that boosted the car (for the fourth time in seven days) said "See you tomorrow!" when he left. Just gotta pull through until Friday (which means starting the car every few hours in the night). Killing my oil life and burning a ton of extra fuel, but I'd rather not walk to work in this horrendous cold.
Come spring time, I'll be doing a little tuck work on the block heater cord. Any suggestions to keep it flopping out of the front grille? I'd like to have it hidden when I don't need it, but easy to get at come winter.
Also, the guy that boosted the car (for the fourth time in seven days) said "See you tomorrow!" when he left. Just gotta pull through until Friday (which means starting the car every few hours in the night). Killing my oil life and burning a ton of extra fuel, but I'd rather not walk to work in this horrendous cold.
Come spring time, I'll be doing a little tuck work on the block heater cord. Any suggestions to keep it flopping out of the front grille? I'd like to have it hidden when I don't need it, but easy to get at come winter.
Little update on this whole starting issue. I've read some sources, and apparently the batteries for the first couple years in GEs are just rubbish. Its time for a new one anyways, so I'm going to get one from a local shop (which my sister-in-law works at), and see if I can't get more CCAs for less (she quoted something like $75 + core for her price, which we will get.)
Also, the guy that boosted the car (for the fourth time in seven days) said "See you tomorrow!" when he left. Just gotta pull through until Friday (which means starting the car every few hours in the night). Killing my oil life and burning a ton of extra fuel, but I'd rather not walk to work in this horrendous cold.
Come spring time, I'll be doing a little tuck work on the block heater cord. Any suggestions to keep it flopping out of the front grille? I'd like to have it hidden when I don't need it, but easy to get at come winter.
Also, the guy that boosted the car (for the fourth time in seven days) said "See you tomorrow!" when he left. Just gotta pull through until Friday (which means starting the car every few hours in the night). Killing my oil life and burning a ton of extra fuel, but I'd rather not walk to work in this horrendous cold.
Come spring time, I'll be doing a little tuck work on the block heater cord. Any suggestions to keep it flopping out of the front grille? I'd like to have it hidden when I don't need it, but easy to get at come winter.
If you have time, take your fit out for a 30 min or more highway drive to recharge the battery a little right before you park it for the night. I've noticed my morning start is a little better after I do this.
Didn't your cord come with a cap that ties onto the grill? I have the AC mesh grill made of gutter guard that holds the cord in place, and i can tuck it behind the mesh to hide during the summer. Right now it just sticks out like a tongue lol.
Little update on this whole starting issue. I've read some sources, and apparently the batteries for the first couple years in GEs are just rubbish. Its time for a new one anyways, so I'm going to get one from a local shop (which my sister-in-law works at), and see if I can't get more CCAs for less (she quoted something like $75 + core for her price, which we will...
Last edited by SBFT09; 03-03-2014 at 02:34 PM.
every rim on the market has the opportunity to crack if certain conditions are met.
With these 15s, Id probably need some VERY sticky tires and very stiff suspension (bushings, springs, swaybar, chassis bracing) to push them to their limits
Which means I might push them to their limits within the next few years lol