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What did you do to your GE fit today?

Old May 3, 2016 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FamilyWagon
Yeah its got to be. I dont know what to do about it though. The car runs good with no issues. Im at 27mpg right now and almost done with the tank. Ridiculous.
Weird. You have a heavy foot? You blow yourself to pieces?
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
I get more than 26 in my AP1.
You're not driving it hard enough, then.
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 01:59 AM
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Project Yellow Stitching enter Final Stage (for now)

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https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1343683






 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Weird. You have a heavy foot? You blow yourself to pieces?
Lol no. Here's an update I just drove the Fit, it's at 220 miles on this tank and showing 28.2mpg.

That's 2mpg better than last tank, I'm crediting that to taking out the back seats and spare tire because I was consistently at 26mpg before. Still garbage mpg for a Fit though.



@BMW, that looks great! Very classy look.
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FamilyWagon
Lol no. Here's an update I just drove the Fit, it's at 220 miles on this tank and showing 28.2mpg.

That's 2mpg better than last tank, I'm crediting that to taking out the back seats and spare tire because I was consistently at 26mpg before. Still garbage mpg for a Fit though.

@BMW, that looks great! Very classy look.
Thanks FamilyWagon,

I would say...
Please Don't worry about 26 or 28mpg,... or 32mpg
because Having FUN is PRICELESS
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 02:41 AM
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Yellow stitch automatically makes me think J's.
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by spryter
Yellow stitch automatically makes me think J's.
Yes,
That is actually what started me to this project...
cause my J's Racing Steering Wheel have yellow stitching and kinda lonely,
so I decide to give it company with doing yellow stitching for other parts

 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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Man that amber back light is awesome. Would go well with my Milano red car. Only problem is I'm MT, not AT.

Lot of great progress posted lately. Nothing in the pipe line for me at the moment. Wish I could dedicate more funds to it, but alas the "joys" of adulthood and being a new homeowner.

Really digging that RS rear bumper too.
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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Old May 4, 2016 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
Man that amber back light is awesome. Would go well with my Milano red car. Only problem is I'm MT, not AT.
Lot of great progress posted lately. Nothing in the pipe line for me at the moment. Wish I could dedicate more funds to it, but alas the "joys" of adulthood and being a new homeowner.
Really digging that RS rear bumper too.

Hi shinjari,
Thanks, most likely the speedometer will work for MT, I think the only differences is on the MT car the speedometer do not have the gear selector indicator... beside the gear indicator on this JDM RS speedometer were designed for CVT transmission anyway and when I plug it into my USDM AT car, the gear indicator don't work at all but all other function still works normally



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Hi bensenvill,
Congratulations on the Wilwood brake, please post pictures as soon as you install it.
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 06:20 PM
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Congrats! This is on my list of to do when my pads and rotors need replacing. =)

Post pics. Which caliper color did you get? red? black?
 
Old May 4, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
Thanks FamilyWagon,

I would say...
Please Don't worry about 26 or 28mpg,... or 32mpg
because Having FUN is PRICELESS
Agree 100%

Also I forgot how sexy the J's steering wheel looks
 
Old May 5, 2016 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
Congrats! This is on my list of to do when my pads and rotors need replacing. =)

Post pics. Which caliper color did you get? red? black?
Sorry, I wrongly linked the red, I got the black, intention is always to be understated.... I would have gotten the 6 piston , but I felt it would be more gaudy than functional, plus I am really hoping to be able to still stuff them in 16s.

Speaking of which, I'm pulling the 18s for this year. I got some bfg kdw's for the 16s, I always really loved that rubber. I'm on the fence of getting some fifteen52's (ordered a set for my other car, would be nice to keep the theme). I love the 18s I got from bmwaplina but quickly realized that with my interstate being highly under construction the rest of the year, I need something I am less worried about. Next year.

Also got some vanity plates that I'm quite proud of. Will post them when I have them in hand.
 
Old May 5, 2016 | 10:05 AM
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Did this the other day, but i replaced the clear covers on my headlights! Look good as new now.






 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Did this the other day, but i replaced the clear covers on my headlights! Look good as new now.






If only I knew those were replaceable.
 
Old May 5, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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Rust Protection

You might think about treating those signs of rusting with Por-15 or equivalent, while you've got thebumper cover removed.
 
Old May 5, 2016 | 12:04 PM
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tell me more about replacement lens covers!!! I too thought you could only get the whole housing.....
 
Old May 5, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Yeah, luckily the rust is only on the crash bar, which i dont really worry about tok much. I want to take care of it eventually.

I had stock housings lying around in my house, so i decided to swap the covers.
 
Old May 5, 2016 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Yeah, luckily the rust is only on the crash bar, which i dont really worry about tok much. I want to take care of it eventually.

I had stock housings lying around in my house, so i decided to swap the covers.
Did you have to bake your headlights to remove the headlight cover? I'm assuming you had to bake your headlights to make the seal soft?
 

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Old May 5, 2016 | 05:03 PM
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Thats one way to do it. The way i did was use a heatgun and target the seal more directly without needing to heat everything up.

Put my hood back on today and got the whole thing clear wrapped. Just like brand new.


 
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