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Old May 21, 2017 | 11:28 PM
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It's the HKS hi-power. It's fine. It's sounds like fried rice at 4500. Lol!!


Guys! Anyone located in Corpus Christi, Texas? I would lke your thoughts on th area.
 
Old May 22, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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But does it smell like fried rice as well...?
 
Old May 22, 2017 | 11:36 AM
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mmmm not sure if I like the fried rice sound signature lol. Enjoy my Tanabe mellow/deep tone.
 
Old May 22, 2017 | 01:21 PM
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Definitely for long family trips I will put the stock exhaust on.
 
Old May 22, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Fortunately the hardest part of the exhaust install/removal are the (2) rubber hangers. LOL
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 04:09 AM
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Polished the intake manifold well kinda , thinking of keep doing it til its really really shiny. But yeah ordered some CRZ hubs for the front, gathering up pieces for the 5 lug. Planning to rock some 16" CTR wheels with a 205/50.
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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Fixed rear coil cups on suspension. They were installed all wrong.

Tested alternator and batt.

Ordered alternator.

Cleaned all the nooks and crannies.
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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sold the work meisters.
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 04:15 PM
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Missing the Fit every single day. This is hard. I plan to get a 240sx hatch when I get the funds, then since the Fit will be sitting at my dad's house indefinitely, I'll eventually buy it back from him and continue building it. It just sucks not having my baby. Hope everyone else is doing well though!
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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ep3 4dr #oemislife


 
Old May 23, 2017 | 06:31 PM
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Lights

not too bad looking cost me 15 bucks for lights,shrink wrap , and the wire. Not sure I would do it again though because it took upwards of 15 hours



 
Old May 23, 2017 | 06:49 PM
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Tires

Also put some handkook ventus v2 on the fronts to replace my bald and plugged old fronts. I have yokohama avid accents on the back that are in good shape and would like to compare the 2 since that seems to be the 2 tires you guys like here.

The Yokohamas cost 30 more per tire but they have lots more tread depth and look like they would do better in the snow. Also they look nicer to me...

the handkooks are noticeably softer(more grippy) and cost less.

yokos run 90 a tire while hands are 60. Buying on amazon is the best way to go if your in the market.

 
Old May 23, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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Got my oil changed today.

According to the tech at Honda it looks like I've used about 20% of my brake pad life.

They're the original pads & I have 80k miles on the car.

TFW my driving habits are justified.
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Got my oil changed today.

According to the tech at Honda it looks like I've used about 20% of my brake pad life.

They're the original pads & I have 80k miles on the car.

TFW my driving habits are justified.
Dang mike, hypermile much? That like what the prius guys get out of there brakes with there regenerative braking and stuff.

That reminds me i actually considered buying Honda insight
 
Old May 23, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Kipperskipper
Dang mike, hypermile much? That like what the prius guys get out of there brakes with there regenerative braking and stuff.

That reminds me i actually considered buying Honda insight
Nah, I just engine brake as much as possible & leave a cushion to the car in front of me. I plan on selling my car next spring, otherwise I'd like to aim for 200k out of brake pads.

My brother actually owns an Insight. My parent's house looks ridiculous when we're both home visiting.
 
Old May 24, 2017 | 01:52 AM
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Prep for carrying big box

Hauling a ~40"x28"x19" ~400 lb tool box ~350 miles so I rigged this up today.

 
Old May 24, 2017 | 08:26 AM
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240 sx

Originally Posted by counterFIT
Missing the Fit every single day. This is hard. I plan to get a 240sx hatch when I get the funds, then since the Fit will be sitting at my dad's house indefinitely, I'll eventually buy it back from him and continue building it. It just sucks not having my baby. Hope everyone else is doing well though!
Good luck on finding a good 240 SX Hatchback! I had one when they first came out...now, I never see them anymore, and rarely see the notchback!!
 
Old May 24, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by pordy
Hauling a ~40"x28"x19" ~400 lb tool box ~350 miles so I rigged this up today.

Would like to see some pix with the box inside!
 
Old May 24, 2017 | 10:26 PM
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I would love to see some pix with the box in too.

whats the biggest haul in your fit guys? I just found this gem on YT. I know, its not a ge but its still crazy she put a horse in her fit.

 
Old May 25, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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Picked up this Storm Silver Metallic 2009 GE 5MT a few weeks ago, completely detailed inside and out, removed all the water spots and this now looks as good as new. Tint goes on later today.

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