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Old May 15, 2017 | 10:18 AM
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Back on track. Had a fun time at the SoCal meet over the weekend. Nice to see Fits in person that I usually only see in pictures.

Thanks Burzpaw for taking the pics.

 
Old May 15, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes-ge
Limit the internet therapy.
This

thanks
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 10:22 AM
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Too bad the J's coilovers are $4300... RIP
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
Back on track. Had a fun time at the SoCal meet over the weekend. Nice to see Fits in person that I usually only see in pictures.

Thanks Burzpaw for taking the pics.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/burzpa...57683840833205
Doesn't the guy with the SLWFIT plate have a K20? or just a modified L15?
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
Back on track. Had a fun time at the SoCal meet over the weekend. Nice to see Fits in person that I usually only see in pictures.

Thanks Burzpaw for taking the pics.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/burzpa...57683840833205
I want to come down to next Saturday's meet in San Diego. My wife thinks I'm crazy! Lol! If I can find some Norcal peeps to Cruze with, I'll come down.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by counterFIT
Doesn't the guy with the SLWFIT plate have a K20? or just a modified L15?
You know there was so much going on I didnt get a chance to ask haha.

Originally Posted by mikes-ge
I want to come down to next Saturday's meet in San Diego. My wife thinks I'm crazy! Lol! If I can find some Norcal peeps to Cruze with, I'll come down.
Theres a meet in SD this coming weekend? Where is the info on that? I live in SD and am clearly clueless.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 11:16 AM
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This one.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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I've driven my Fit a total of 3 miles in the last four days.

AMA.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes-ge
This one.
Looks like I have plans for Saturday! Woot =)
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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Candy man showed up today!!






 
Old May 15, 2017 | 05:23 PM
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Ohhh so shiny and blue. Let us know how it goes.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by counterFIT
Yeah I noticed your aggression on Truefitcrew the other day, too. Thanks for the support :/

I am on meds, thanks for the concern. Don't ever say that shit again. I don't take lightly to people telling me what to do health-wise. As far as it goes, however, manic depression is a real illness, so please treat it as such. And yes, I do know what I'm doing. Differing opinions doesn't mean one or the other is wrong. If you're going to hate on my plans and tell me to "take meds to calm down" or " Internet forums is not the right place for you to bring out your junk." then please kindly go *** yourself. I really don't appreciate it. Also, you are more responsible for "Internet forums is not the right place for you to bring out your junk." than I am, since you chose to react to my statement.

Have a nice day, $$$$.

^^ and if you don't like the way I'm talking to you, then try talking to me in a less aggressive manor first
Listen. Don't tell me what I know. I am psychiatric nurse. Everyone here is merely pointing out reality to you. Last thing you want to end up is to get committed. I would gladly edit out your post here for cursing out an admin and give you a warning. Next time its a ban hammer.

edit: oh and posting my personal information too....i'm being too nice... i should not even give a warning.
 

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Old May 15, 2017 | 07:13 PM
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Annnnnnd back to Fit shit...

























This was all easy to install. I will say you need to take your time when tightening up the subframe with the collars. The car feels real solid now and a good amount of road noise is gone. Now I need to redo the alignment.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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been wanting to these collars myself. how level does the car have to be to do this. my driveway is sloped.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 08:19 PM
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My drive way is sloped too.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mikes-ge
My drive way is sloped too.
i guess u really don't need to remove all the bolts at the same time to drop the subframe right. u just do one bolt at a time?
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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You have to lower the subframe all at once. I used my jack and lowered the subframe just enough to get the collars in. Also, if any of your subframe bolts that are the least bit rusted you have to clean them. The collar clearances are super tight! It definitely waaay easier than you think.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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That sway looks good. It is definitely more tucked up into the chassis than the progress RSB.

Those collars look great...maybe when I have some freed up funds I'll consider them. The full set costs a pretty penny.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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Is the ride quality any different with the collars? Smoother harsher etc?
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 10:36 PM
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I was able to take it to the store. Road noise is reduced dramatically! I'm shocked that this happened. As far as little bumps in the road, I can't hear them too much. The bigger bumps you can tell the front is more solid now. I haven't taken the car on these amazing Californian freeways yet. So far I can say the Rigid Collar system is pretty amazing with my suspension components. I'm sure if my springs were stiffer I would feel a difference. Also, this was a normal driving. I didn't go ape shit or anything. Def a super easy mod that WILL change the cars dynamics.
 



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