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Thanks! Hell be done the initial conversion tonight! Ill be picking it up tomorrow morning first thing to install paint protection, then i head back home to get the real work started
Thanks Yeah I considered those, I could get a set for $20. Unfortunately I wouldn't have forgiven myself for not getting LED tails... I'm obsessed with LEDs lol.
We shall see! I think they'll have a similar look to the Axis red tails, you would think that mostly red tail lights on a red car wouldn't look good, but I think it does...
One of my favorite Milano Fits of all time (@stefan_lowmonroe on insta):
I see you're making excellent progress- can't wait to see it!
Damn that slammed MR is pretty slick! About to bite the bullet on coilovers...not sure how low I could or would go before its a pain to drive. I mean I already hate speed bumps as it is...but I want to get rid of that wheel gap. May even have to pull the fender a little too =/
Thanks! Hell be done the initial conversion tonight! Ill be picking it up tomorrow morning first thing to install paint protection, then i head back home to get the real work started
I am glad that you're taking your sweet time with it, it will be so worth it.
Originally Posted by shinjari
Damn that slammed MR is pretty slick! About to bite the bullet on coilovers...not sure how low I could or would go before its a pain to drive. I mean I already hate speed bumps as it is...but I want to get rid of that wheel gap. May even have to pull the fender a little too =/
Do it. Coilovers changed my life... Well at least the life of my car lol. The customization is beautiful (varies by manufacturer) and the ride is just superb. What brand are you going for?
I am glad that you're taking your sweet time with it, it will be so worth it.
Do it. Coilovers changed my life... Well at least the life of my car lol. The customization is beautiful (varies by manufacturer) and the ride is just superb. What brand are you going for?
Just saving my pennies haha. I came across a sweet deal on BC racing (NOT buddy club) coilovers. Like that the height is adjustable without messing with the preload. The rear currently with the swifts/oem's is more of less riding on bumpstops...so theres only uptravel which is probably why I feel like it rides rough over bumps. With proper preload, adjustable dampeners and proper up/down travel I anticipate it'll be better.
Just saving my pennies haha. I came across a sweet deal on BC racing (NOT buddy club) coilovers. Like that the height is adjustable without messing with the preload. The rear currently with the swifts/oem's is more of less riding on bumpstops...so theres only uptravel which is probably why I feel like it rides rough over bumps. With proper preload, adjustable dampeners and proper up/down travel I anticipate it'll be better.
What brand did you go with?
You are correct with your anticipation. The really cool thing about coilovers with all of the adjustments (bump rebound stiffness, preload, height, dampening) is that if you get tired of your setup, you can f*** around and have a completely different feeling car. It's definitely worth the extra $$ in the end (in my opinion).
I got my coilovers from slp950 (he used to be on this forum), they're BuddyClub N+. They're probably at about 50k miles so I anticipate that they'll need some work soon (if anyone has experience with the N+ maintenance please let me know) I love them overall though
Got a few small things coming in (more birthday goodies):
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bushings
Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
Potential items for the near future (we'll see if money allows):
LED Mirror Covers (Burzpaw has these I believe)
NRG Carbon Shift Knob
T1R Red Stitched Suede Shift Boot (to match my seats)
Zeta Products Pedal Set
Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover
Spoon Rear View Mirror
JDP Mirror Cover
Progress RSB
I just found something I've been searching for ever since my NonStopTuning crank pulley incident. The NST pulley was improperly machined, out of spec. They asked me to return it, and once I mailed it back, I never heard from them again. They stole $90 from me straight up. NEVER buy from NST.
It just so happens that Unorthodox Racing makes a complete pulley set for our GE Fit... Priced at $290 One day...
Got a few small things coming in (more birthday goodies):
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bushings
Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
Potential items for the near future (we'll see if money allows):
LED Mirror Covers (Burzpaw has these I believe)
NRG Carbon Shift Knob
T1R Red Stitched Suede Shift Boot (to match my seats)
Zeta Products Pedal Set
Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover
Spoon Rear View Mirror
JDP Mirror Cover
Progress RSB
since u know how to use tenso yahoo why dont u order JDM folding mirrors instead... alot cheaper than $500 from US sellers
Yet another thing I'm on the fence about doing haha.
Originally Posted by counterFIT
You are correct with your anticipation. The really cool thing about coilovers with all of the adjustments (bump rebound stiffness, preload, height, dampening) is that if you get tired of your setup, you can f*** around and have a completely different feeling car. It's definitely worth the extra $$ in the end (in my opinion).
I got my coilovers from slp950 (he used to be on this forum), they're BuddyClub N+. They're probably at about 50k miles so I anticipate that they'll need some work soon (if anyone has experience with the N+ maintenance please let me know) I love them overall though
Pretty sure Buddy club rebuilds, but you'd have to send them in. I think thats a big reason why some budget coilovers (TEIN, Godspeed, BC Racing, Megan) are going sealed/nonrebuildable struts. Less down time and less cost.
Pay for the replacement strut...they send it...you swap it out. No need to remove/swap in stock suspension or have down time...then pay for shipping BOTH ways....
Originally Posted by counterFIT
I just found something I've been searching for ever since my NonStopTuning crank pulley incident. The NST pulley was improperly machined, out of spec. They asked me to return it, and once I mailed it back, I never heard from them again. They stole $90 from me straight up. NEVER buy from NST.
It just so happens that Unorthodox Racing makes a complete pulley set for our GE Fit... Priced at $290 One day...
since u know how to use tenso yahoo why dont u order JDM folding mirrors instead... alot cheaper than $500 from US sellers
Not a bad idea, but tbh I'm not really into wiring all of that haha. Although I'm sure that if I put the folding mirrors on I wouldn't regret a thing. Ryu, do you happen to know where I can find the P/N for the mirrors, or what keywords to search by? I'm getting no results in Buyee.
Originally Posted by shinjari
Yet another thing I'm on the fence about doing haha.
If you lived closer I'd totally meet up with you. Our cars are headed in similar directions
Pretty sure Buddy club rebuilds, but you'd have to send them in. I think thats a big reason why some budget coilovers (TEIN, Godspeed, BC Racing, Megan) are going sealed/nonrebuildable struts. Less down time and less cost.
Pay for the replacement strut...they send it...you swap it out. No need to remove/swap in stock suspension or have down time...then pay for shipping BOTH ways....
They do rebuild, which is SUPER expensive. Sure, it's cheaper than buying a whole new set, but I'd honestly rather spend $800 on new shocks from them, because as you said, it'd be sooo much easier to swap in new parts vs take them off etc.
Damn! If this was a paypal purchase somewhat recently I'd file a claim. Thats BS!
Yeah... I bought it used (brand new but purchased already) from another member on here so I didn't wanna seem like a d**k by asking for a refund. I would've definitely pursued that situation further if I'd used PayPal...
Last edited by counterFIT; Mar 2, 2017 at 08:27 PM.
New set of tires going on Saturday. I bought a set of Michelin Premier A/S at Sams club. They have a special free mount and balance and $70.00 off from Michelin.
Well if your hooking up the signals u are doing doing the wiring. that rubber boot is no joke.
Exactly what RYU said. In order to install the winker mirror covers you have to remove the door panel and snake the wire through the door hinge rubber boot. It's a pain in the ass. Seriously its the hardest, stupidest part of the whole install.
In hindsight I should have purchased the jdm mirrors (maybe even gone power folding) just to make the install more worth it. But its done now.
Well if your hooking up the signals u are doing doing the wiring. that rubber boot is no joke.
Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Exactly what RYU said. In order to install the winker mirror covers you have to remove the door panel and snake the wire through the door hinge rubber boot. It's a pain in the ass. Seriously its the hardest, stupidest part of the whole install.
In hindsight I should have purchased the jdm mirrors (maybe even gone power folding) just to make the install more worth it. But its done now.
Sounds like I'll be on the hunt for power folding mirrors lol
Yeah I considered those, I could get a set for $20. Unfortunately I wouldn't have forgiven myself for not getting LED tails... I'm obsessed with LEDs lol.
I love them overall though
