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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Vivigerms
My antenna was stolen .. so I ordered a Stubby. It was over 2+ weeks and it still didn't come yet... so I gave up. Got a Blox antenna via 2 day shipping (yay for Amazon Prime!)... Just my luck, they both showed up on the same day. So now I'm stuck with 2 tennas

TL;DR: Antenna was stolen.

Here's one of the tennas
I'm sure you can sell the extra antenna haha. is that blue?
 
Old Mar 25, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Vivigerms
My antenna was stolen .. so I ordered a Stubby. It was over 2+ weeks and it still didn't come yet... so I gave up. Got a Blox antenna via 2 day shipping (yay for Amazon Prime!)... Just my luck, they both showed up on the same day. So now I'm stuck with 2 tennas

TL;DR: Antenna was stolen.

Here's one of the tennas
It is called patience. I would have contacted the first seller.
 
Old Mar 25, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Burzpaw
I'm sure you can sell the extra antenna haha. is that blue?
Haha, they didn't cost too much altogether! So I don't mind too much! I'm sure I can find someone to give my other one to! & yessiree, it is blue


Originally Posted by Black3sr
It is called patience. I would have contacted the first seller.
I have patience ! + that's the first thing I did. I contacted both the seller and USPS! Neither were very helpful, lol
 
Old Mar 25, 2015 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Vivigerms
My antenna was stolen .. so I ordered a Stubby. It was over 2+ weeks and it still didn't come yet... so I gave up. Got a Blox antenna via 2 day shipping (yay for Amazon Prime!)... Just my luck, they both showed up on the same day. So now I'm stuck with 2 tennas

TL;DR: Antenna was stolen.

Here's one of the tennas

Why someone would go out of their way to steal an antenna is beyond me.

Nice tails!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Hi all

Been a little bit since I posted! Took a couple pictures of the car but realized how dirty it is so I'm gonna post the one where it doesnt look so horrible! Would have wiped it down but my back is terribly sunburned, lol.
Took my boy out for a haircut today... and its all over my seats now :s
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Someone backed into my front bumper a little while ago.. which is ok because its trashed anyways. Need to replace it soon.. trying to find one already paint matched at a good price with a good fitment has been a little rough, even with my connections for auto body parts haha.

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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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thanks so much! a lot of helpful information here.
just wanted to clarify what size clamps are needed for the vacuum hose?
i'd probably just use WD-40 to get it safely on without damaging the hose.

thanks again!
I actually got a tip on the hose. Apparently rubbing alcohol on the metal helps the hose slide on then evaporates. Not sure on the clamp size, I used the one on the oem airbox and just picked up a matching.
 
Old Mar 25, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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[QUOTE=Vivigerms;1299120]My antenna was stolen .. so I ordered a Stubby. It was over 2+ weeks and it still didn't come yet... so I gave up. Got a Blox antenna via 2 day shipping (yay for Amazon Prime!)... Just my luck, they both showed up on the same day. So now I'm stuck with 2 tennas

TL;DR: Antenna was stolen.


I suggest that when you install your new one you can use a pair of pliers or even a wrench to tighten down the antenna so that one can not simply twist it off by hand.
 
Old Mar 25, 2015 | 05:58 PM
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Oh what a day.

So I purchased a 2009 Black fit base the other day and every, I mean every, surface that could be burned with a cigarette, was... I don't know what they did in this car but holy cow. So...I went about searching for some seats and carpet and a console.

So that's what I did with my Fit today. I put in new seats (front and rear), console, shifter, shifter bezel, emergency brake handle. I'm waiting on the lower glove box and carpet for a nice sunny day (today was a bit rainy).

Monday I put new tires on her. Searching for door trim and a clean headliner if anyone has 'em

Best,
Nathaniel
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 07:10 AM
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Today I finished retrofitting the honda factory cruise control. Did some research and found that this retrofit was possible. My car had the cruise lights in the gauge cluster (did the diagnostic check) and was prewired for cruise control (wired from steering wheel to cluster, to brake light switch, to ecu) so I figured it was a simple install of steering wheel with cruise control buttons and spiral assy. Cruise control did not work with those parts installed and I was stuck for 4 months thinking the ECU needed to be cruise control compatible...

Yesterday it just struck me that I did not check if the brake light switch was a 4-pin for cruise control... I unplugged the switch and it was a 2-pin so the cruise control wires were not connecting. Today bought the 4-pin switch and cruise control is now working!

Really glad I did the factory cruise control retrofit route as the parts cost a third of what an aftermarket kit would have cost.
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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I've got a set of Konig Heliums in bronze on order. Unfortunately they got held up in the west coast port strike, so I'm still waiting.
Things are moving at the port again, so they estimate 2 weeks transit time starting now. It's a good thing I was planning ahead and didn't need these in a hurry. It's been 5 weeks already since I ordered them.
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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Talking

on Monday i replaced the stock 16" wheels with all new wheels and tyres!
managed to snap a few more pics with my iphone.

Got a set of PDW C-Spec 17x7 sitting on 205/45/R17's:

(sorry about the window shades! i like to protect my dash from the sun)

here's a shot to show the LED parking lights + fog lights in action:
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 01:28 PM
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Got my GReddy muffler installed. Sounds great! Essentially the same as the GReddy axle back except it cost me $225

Also installed the factory style ABS spoiler

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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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Nice exhaust

What's with the turbo badging?
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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What's with the turbo badging?
Just a joke, makes people double-take
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 10:02 PM
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Hi guys,

Bought this sharkfin antenna on Ebay, tell you what this is the best buy ever! Radio reception never been better ! And the best part is only 20 bucks lol

 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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Nice Takero's mini wing! did you have to readjust your exhaust when you installed the rear lip?
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kloopon
Hi guys,

Bought this sharkfin antenna on Ebay, tell you what this is the best buy ever! Radio reception never been better ! And the best part is only 20 bucks lol


looks nice! do you have the ebay link? your car is basically like the opposite of mine same kit just colours reversed lol.
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 11:46 PM
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@Modulo yeah we have jdm fit! But my front end is different though

@Modulo @Burzpaw here's the link of the seller oldfai831 | eBay

Shipment was very quick and the antenna came with copper wire and all that.
Installation needed a little workaround though, since you have to make your own template to measure the placement.

Burzpaw i couldnt find your post regarding this question, but i've received a notification, must be a bug
 
Old Mar 26, 2015 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kloopon
@Modulo yeah we have jdm fit! But my front end is different though

@Modulo @Burzpaw here's the link of the seller oldfai831 | eBay

Shipment was very quick and the antenna came with copper wire and all that.
Installation needed a little workaround though, since you have to make your own template to measure the placement.

Burzpaw i couldnt find your post regarding this question, but i've received a notification, must be a bug
Lol! I decided to delete it because I somehow found it after searching real quick Thanks!
 



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