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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 02:00 PM
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Hey guys. I feel a lot stronger today and I feel like I am ready to do what needs doing (academically). I just would like to say, thank you. Thank you for being a community where I don't feel ashamed to ask for help, and thank you for being such great people. This forum has helped me through a very dark time in my life and I could not be more grateful.

Now, as I said before, there are huge plans for the Fit happening very soon. But, until I finish the semester (literally one more week), I can't and won't do anything car-related. I cannot wait to start this project

So once more, thank you all. I really appreciate it. And, let's have a meet up sometime. I really want to.
 
Old Apr 19, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Is swift our only option for rear spring upgrades? for coilovers that is.
 
Old Apr 19, 2017 | 06:06 PM
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Took the fit out of the garage today after 3 weeks




 
Old Apr 19, 2017 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mikes-ge
Is swift our only option for rear spring upgrades? for coilovers that is.
They are THE option . Plus they are in SoCal. I've seen several people use them to "upgrade" their BuddyClubs. Talk to Chris over at redshift suspensions, he will get you what you need.

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Took the fit out of the garage today after 3 weeks




Looking good as always Connor. Any mods planned for the bB?
 
Old Apr 19, 2017 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks! Nothing really, i want to keep it stock or as is because i know its a slippery slope if i start modding it haha. If i ever find a cheap oem wing, that would be about it.

Just doing and learning how to diy maintenance and driving rhd is already fun enough
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 12:15 AM
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Thanks! Nothing really, i want to keep it stock or as is because i know its a slippery slope if i start modding it haha. If i ever find a cheap oem wing, that would be about it.

Just doing and learning how to diy maintenance and driving rhd is already fun enough
Is it a pain when you go to drive thru fast food places? Having to reach all the way to the other side.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 12:23 AM
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Its a little annoying but i bring my wife with me for that haha. Its fun to get surprised looks lol
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 01:47 AM
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Its a little annoying but i bring my wife with me for that haha. Its fun to get surprised looks lol
Connor, I didn't know you were married. You mean to tell me there is a woman of sound mind and body that lets you go insane on your Fit willingly?!? HAHA
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 08:03 AM
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I did some maintenance today. Front brakes and coolant flush with new thermostat.






so I had an interesting findings with these Tein Flex Z's. The instructions say not to go past 16 clicks. But the dampening doesn't even start till the 16th turn. And then the stiffness gets better once I go beyond 16 clicks. Also, these rear springs are weak and weird. Looks like I need to get a different set of rear springs.
good lord, that engine bay is cleannnnnnnnnnnn. i'd eat maple bacon donuts off that thing.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 10:36 AM
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Connor, I didn't know you were married. You mean to tell me there is a woman of sound mind and body that lets you go insane on your Fit willingly?!? HAHA
10 char haha.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 11:17 AM
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Connor, I didn't know you were married. You mean to tell me there is a woman of sound mind and body that lets you go insane on your Fit willingly?!? HAHA
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10 char haha.
Lol! Well there was a point when it drove her crazy, but she eventually gave up on me lol. Nah but she doesnt mind what i do cause its all my personal cash.

With the second car for winter, its even less of a problem because driving the fit on bags in winter was not fun last time and was on of the reasons i got rid of them last time. Thats why im striving to keep the bB stock now LOL
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 12:17 PM
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Lol! Well there was a point when it drove her crazy, but she eventually gave up on me lol. Nah but she doesnt mind what i do cause its all my personal cash.

With the second car for winter, its even less of a problem because driving the fit on bags in winter was not fun last time and was on of the reasons i got rid of them last time. Thats why im striving to keep the bB stock now LOL
There would be no way I could get away with those kind of expenses even with "my" money lol. Being a historic home owner...bulk of my "spare" funds go to home projects. Surprised it was "ok" to get the coilovers haha. Granted the comfort has improved greatly so she appreciates that.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
There would be no way I could get away with those kind of expenses even with "my" money lol. Being a historic home owner...bulk of my "spare" funds go to home projects. Surprised it was "ok" to get the coilovers haha. Granted the comfort has improved greatly so she appreciates that.
This is why I use the AP1 on first dates. Make it clear that I was lighting money on fire before they came along & will continue to do so with them haha
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
There would be no way I could get away with those kind of expenses even with "my" money lol. Being a historic home owner...bulk of my "spare" funds go to home projects. Surprised it was "ok" to get the coilovers haha. Granted the comfort has improved greatly so she appreciates that.
Yeah, as a home owner I very rarely get personal money. This weekend I'm laying pavers in the back yard. Then a pergola next weekend. We've been redoing our back yard.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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This is why I use the AP1 on first dates. Make it clear that I was lighting money on fire before they came along & will continue to do so with them haha
HAHAHA That works for dates...not when you've been together for 8+ years. Granted I used my Honda CBR600rr (still have) and modded Frontier (RIP) back then on her haha.

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Yeah, as a home owner I very rarely get personal money. This weekend I'm laying pavers in the back yard. Then a pergola next weekend. We've been redoing our back yard.
Sounds like us. Saving up to demo concrete in backyard/driveway and do pavers/hardscape.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 02:49 PM
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Haha i think my home situation is a little different from some people. We both work he same job, are not planning kids and have a joint account for important stuff, as well as our own personal accounts for whatever we want. My wife is pretty chill about it considering i dont really spend my money on anything else lol
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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It's not as bad as it sounds. I think the best part is that my son loves to help out. Watching him just dig or move dirt is pretty funny.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 11:34 PM
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It's lit!!
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 11:36 PM
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Ill just leave this here. Arrived today.
 
Old Apr 20, 2017 | 11:38 PM
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Floor mats?
 



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