What did you do to your GE fit today?
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 305
From: DR
Everytime I see a picture of a base model makes me really happy knowing that I'm not the only one with one. Maybe we should make our own base model thread and upload some pictures on how we are making them look good beside no having a full body kit or hallogens.
Wish you could get more pic on that black base model.
Wish you could get more pic on that black base model.
Ordered stuff from RHDJapan.com,
They are having a weekend sale...
this is the first time I bought from them,
hopefully they are good...
so I bought:
Brand: Car Garage amis
Product: Meter Hood
SPECIFICATIONS:
Material: Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP)
Gauge Slots: 3
Slot Size: 60mm (best match DEFI BF)
Product: Blue Wide Hydrophilic Side Mirrors - Honda Fit GE
Part Num: 76200-XLFD-K0S0
Product : Floor Carpet Mat Set Red - Fit GE8
Part Num: 08P15-XLFD-K0S0-RD
Brand: SPOON
Product: Front Subframe Rigid Collar Kit - Honda ZF1 ZE1 ZE2 GJ1 GK1 GE Fit
Part Number: 50261-GE8-000
After this, the only Mugen Product I still need to buy
is the Door Panel with LED Light...
too bad RHDJapan do not carry it...
They are having a weekend sale...
this is the first time I bought from them,
hopefully they are good...
so I bought:
Brand: Car Garage amis
Product: Meter Hood
SPECIFICATIONS:
Material: Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP)
Gauge Slots: 3
Slot Size: 60mm (best match DEFI BF)
Product: Blue Wide Hydrophilic Side Mirrors - Honda Fit GE
Part Num: 76200-XLFD-K0S0
Product : Floor Carpet Mat Set Red - Fit GE8
Part Num: 08P15-XLFD-K0S0-RD
Brand: SPOON
Product: Front Subframe Rigid Collar Kit - Honda ZF1 ZE1 ZE2 GJ1 GK1 GE Fit
Part Number: 50261-GE8-000
After this, the only Mugen Product I still need to buy
is the Door Panel with LED Light...
too bad RHDJapan do not carry it...
For those of you who have worked with vinyl, what is the difficulty of say, wrapping the roof? I know using a heat gun is a good idea but I'm not sure if this is a project I want to tackle yet. I'm thinking about wrapping the roof in black, and using carbon fiber vinyl on the hatch panel where the H badge is, the door handles, the mirrors, the gas door, and the rear diffuser thing. Thanks
If you put it on dry, you do it in sections, only taking off part of the lining to lay on part of the vinyl. Oh and the antenna part is removable from inside if you didn't know that part. Having more than one person to help you is always a plus!The trunk garnish might be a little more tricky with the curves(rear wiper part and such). Door handles aren't bad, mirrors might definitely be one of the hardest to do right. I wrapped my sport diffuser/valence once-- the curve that sets it apart from the bumper was troublesome, but this was years back.
I am also planning to buy the Insight aluminum Lower Control Arms,
hopefully Bernardi parts have some kind of Labor Day Sale so I can order
with discount and you can also order your Mount at discount.
by the way,
my other parts order arrive today:
The JDM Acura Integra DC5 Type R "RED" brake caliper,
This is for my JDM RS Rear Axle with Disc Brake Conversion that I had been working since 2 years ago hahaha...
hopefully I can finish soon, since the only parts I need for this conversion is custom bracket for this Caliper...
This caliper are made by NISSIN but are used in the DC5 Type R to match the Front Brembo Brake on that car...
It have different outer body design compare to other USDM Honda Rear Brake Caliper but the brake pads are the same...
Front Wheel Bearing and Circlip so I can replace the wheel stud
with the stronger ARP one, (I also already got the hydraulic press),
and the JDM Fit RS RED Hazard Switch:
Plus last, is the JDM Fit RS Door Handle (Darker Gun Metal Grey Color),
and the 90's era Honda Accord Rear Emblem plus OEM Honda VTEC
engine valve cover emblem.
I plan to attached this Accord and VTEC emblem on top of the
Sprintex Supercharger (someday after I bought a Sprintex which
still don't know when hahaha)...
Last edited by BMW ALPINA; Aug 31, 2015 at 08:41 PM.
Now, I really need to get a new job so I can make more money
so I can finish all my pending plan for the Fit.
Wish me Luck
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 245
From: lakewood, ohio
Good luck. I'm in the same boat. Between house payment/ mods and other expenses, it doesn't leave much for the fit and I'm nowhere near your mod level. Congrats on all the fun parts. By the way, I was planning on trying the innovative mounts. We shall see how they are.
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 533
From: Alberta, Canada
Money is always an issue when it comes to a build. I've seen very few people building a small car like this that don't have to take breaks because of money. Otherwise we'd all be on NSXPrime or something, right?
I find ingenuity and carefully planned mods work just as well as a big budget anyways. Once the car is finally paid off, I'll be able to finish the build a lot easier. Mine is really just a couple big pieces and a few little ones and it'll be just how I want it. I'm worried that I might get bored of it and sell it after, though.
I find ingenuity and carefully planned mods work just as well as a big budget anyways. Once the car is finally paid off, I'll be able to finish the build a lot easier. Mine is really just a couple big pieces and a few little ones and it'll be just how I want it. I'm worried that I might get bored of it and sell it after, though.
Roof isn't so bad on the GE. You don't really need a heat gun except for maybe the corners-- the roof is pretty flat overall. There are a lot of youtube videos with techniques you can follow If you put it on dry, you do it in sections, only taking off part of the lining to lay on part of the vinyl. Oh and the antenna part is removable from inside if you didn't know that part. Having more than one person to help you is always a plus!
The trunk garnish might be a little more tricky with the curves(rear wiper part and such). Door handles aren't bad, mirrors might definitely be one of the hardest to do right. I wrapped my sport diffuser/valence once-- the curve that sets it apart from the bumper was troublesome, but this was years back.
If you put it on dry, you do it in sections, only taking off part of the lining to lay on part of the vinyl. Oh and the antenna part is removable from inside if you didn't know that part. Having more than one person to help you is always a plus!The trunk garnish might be a little more tricky with the curves(rear wiper part and such). Door handles aren't bad, mirrors might definitely be one of the hardest to do right. I wrapped my sport diffuser/valence once-- the curve that sets it apart from the bumper was troublesome, but this was years back.
The past two days I've been working on installing daytime running LEDs, and I am happy with the results. LEDs are from superbrightleds.com, and it took about 4 hours total.
They're much brighter in person, and the switch is illuminated and says "Driving Lights." This is also somewhat of an alternative to fog lights, because I don't really like the look or the price of base fogs.
Thanks for the help, this will definitely be a future project when I have time. I'm guessing you got your car wrapped professionally? If not I will be very impressed.
The past two days I've been working on installing daytime running LEDs, and I am happy with the results. LEDs are from superbrightleds.com, and it took about 4 hours total.
They're much brighter in person, and the switch is illuminated and says "Driving Lights." This is also somewhat of an alternative to fog lights, because I don't really like the look or the price of base fogs.
The past two days I've been working on installing daytime running LEDs, and I am happy with the results. LEDs are from superbrightleds.com, and it took about 4 hours total.
They're much brighter in person, and the switch is illuminated and says "Driving Lights." This is also somewhat of an alternative to fog lights, because I don't really like the look or the price of base fogs.
DRL's look really good! Goes well with the retrofits
Thanks, at night I don't even need my headlights lol
I could imagine! I switched my parking light and turn signals and through really bright led's in both-- my parking lights(now in the turn signal housing) are like 400ish lumen and they're so dang bright they're like lowbeams lol
Lookin' good! And hm.. I wonder what Mugen you're tryna get!
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 247
From: Toronto
Wonder what it is.. Im sure it will work out getting it
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 247
From: Toronto
I was looking at the v3 tritons Connor was using for the turn signals and yellow hid For my fogs.. Want to step up my lighting game
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,083
From: CA
Thanks! It was definitely one of the most toughest challenges I've ever faced haha but it came out pretty well.
I could imagine! I switched my parking light and turn signals and through really bright led's in both-- my parking lights(now in the turn signal housing) are like 400ish lumen and they're so dang bright they're like lowbeams lol
Lookin' good! And hm.. I wonder what Mugen you're tryna get!
I could imagine! I switched my parking light and turn signals and through really bright led's in both-- my parking lights(now in the turn signal housing) are like 400ish lumen and they're so dang bright they're like lowbeams lol
Lookin' good! And hm.. I wonder what Mugen you're tryna get!
Well as an early birthday present to myself I'm trying to purchase the fitshuttle mugen grill.
I wish I had switchbacks! Mine are regular leds-- pretty much the parking lights and turn signals wirings switched around haha. So the top corners are my amber signals and the ones near the grille are now my parking lights
Last edited by Burzpaw; Sep 3, 2015 at 01:39 AM.