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Old 12-07-2020, 09:26 AM
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Replacing my blower motor tomorrow morning with a new one, mine is getting tired.
To report back, what a pain in the hooha to replace for a big guy. Someone smaller than myself should have easily gotten this done, but I struggled. Easy enough in theory, just hard for me in practice.

Aiming to order the JDP lower lip and black surround headlights this weekend, along with the sport grille. Looking to freshen up the 'ol girl.
 
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Old 12-07-2020, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Red 05
To report back, what a pain in the hooha to replace for a big guy. Someone smaller than myself should have easily gotten this done, but I struggled. Easy enough in theory, just hard for me in practice.

Aiming to order the JDP lower lip and black surround headlights this weekend, along with the sport grille. Looking to freshen up the 'ol girl.
hell yea...gonna be sweet cant wait to see what it looks like.

i almost ordered the 12/13 sport headlights. but decided to just get new 09 sport replacements, since i was pretty sure i was going to get the clear hybrid tails. i thought it would match better, although i know the jdm rs comes in orange with black headlights and smoked tails.
 
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Old 12-07-2020, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Wimbles2002
I don't have the automotive/technical knowledge or ability that alot of you have, so these are my first improvements
these look good! Are they the official Honda brand ones or the "Zeta Chinese Ebay" ones? I have been eyeing the generic ones for awhile...i need to hide some scratches on my door sill i did with my key sticking out my pocket while trying to shimmy under my dash.
 
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Old 12-12-2020, 09:45 PM
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New wilwood complete disc brake set for the front - caliper/pads/lines etc going to be installed
 
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Old 12-13-2020, 11:42 AM
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New wilwood complete disc brake set for the front - caliper/pads/lines etc going to be installed
Which kit did u get?
Wheels u are using?
Pics coming?

Ive had their 4 piston set sitting in my cart for like 2 months waiting on me measuring clearance w both sets of wheels.
 

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Old 12-13-2020, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Wimbles2002
I don't have the automotive/technical knowledge or ability that alot of you have, so these are my first improvements
Awesome! I've been looking at those for a long time; might have to treat myself for Xmas 😁
 
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Old 12-13-2020, 05:45 PM
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someone got a bath.



 
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Old 12-19-2020, 12:13 AM
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Installed a steering wheel cover today. Took about 4 hours. Still need to tuck it in behind the trim better.


The "carbon fiber" doesn't look too bad either.

 

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Old 12-19-2020, 03:02 PM
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Discovered a blown low beam headlight on my 2010 Fit this morning.

$20 and 10 minutes to install...and I have both headlights replaced. (60% brighter than original)
The Fit is prob the easiest car I've owned to replace the headlights....easy to get to and simple.
 
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Old 12-19-2020, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by steve37
Discovered a blown low beam headlight on my 2010 Fit this morning.

$20 and 10 minutes to install...and I have both headlights replaced. (60% brighter than original)
The Fit is prob the easiest car I've owned to replace the headlights....easy to get to and simple.
I always forget how the "paperclip" comes out.
 
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Old 12-19-2020, 03:30 PM
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I always forget how the "paperclip" comes out.
If you squeeze the 'paper clip' from the sides...it will unclip and swing to the side. Insert bulb. Swing the clip back....done.
 
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Old 12-19-2020, 03:35 PM
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I always forget how the "paperclip" comes out.
Yeah, I know it's easy, but when I'm in a cold, dark parking lot, I can never remember.
 
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Old 12-19-2020, 05:36 PM
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Yeah, I know it's easy, but when I'm in a cold, dark parking lot, I can never remember.
Do the "come hither" gesture.
 
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Old 12-20-2020, 02:45 AM
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After buying Brand-New my 2011 Fit Sport (Manual Trans) on 5/2011 and owning it for 9 years I finally sold it last Friday.
Thank you all Fit Freakers!!!
I replace it with a 2016 Scion IM....

I have a Brand-New Uninstalled Wilwood Brake Kit that I bought for $800 for sale....
I bought this from Bryan at FastBrakes.
its a COMPLETE Wilwood brake Kit: ( 12.2" 4 piston kit for the 2007-2014 Fit. Kit contains all the parts need to install: 12.2" slotted/drilled rotors, Dynalite 4 piston calipers, pads, brackets, front braided steel brake lines)

I live in the bay Area and if anybody wants to buy it give me your offer...LOCAL PICK-UP PREFERRED
(917) 362-2091

again THANK YOU ALL Fit Freaks !!!!!!
 
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Old 12-20-2020, 03:15 PM
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new grill in
 
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Old 12-20-2020, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Red 05


new grill in
Looks great!
 
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Old 12-20-2020, 05:18 PM
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Glued some speaker carpet to my stock plastic floor mat thing in an effort to provide some traction for my new OEM floor mats spikes.

Doesnt fit perfect...but didnt try to get it to either. Highly recommend this mod if youre tired of your drivers side floor mat slipping around.




 
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Old 12-20-2020, 06:56 PM
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Glued some speaker carpet to my stock plastic floor mat thing in an effort to provide some traction for my new OEM floor mats spikes.

Doesnt fit perfect...but didnt try to get it to either. Highly recommend this mod if youre tired of your drivers side floor mat slipping around.


100% gonna do this for mine. I was thinking that non-slip material for kitchen drawers, but this looks neater. Still plenty tacky to help the mats from slipping?
 
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Old 12-20-2020, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Red 05
100% gonna do this for mine. I was thinking that non-slip material for kitchen drawers, but this looks neater. Still plenty tacky to help the mats from slipping?
its not super duper velcro grippy...but its a bit more grippy than the stock carpet when rubbing the floormat spikes across both. the thin carpet they used in these cars is weird and cheap. the carpet in my old scion xa was a lot more plush, and had better working and simpler floormat clips. they would just pop into a gromet. anyways, back to the Fit, the speaker carpet is definitely way more secure than the slippery plastic crap it covered. Ill report back if i have any issues with shifting or it not sticking.

I used 3m spray adhesive btw. and to anyone that tries this...dont forget to wipe the plastic mat down good with some rubbing alcohol or something to clean it first.
 

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Old 12-21-2020, 02:20 AM
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Plugs and valve adjustment for the first time. Only took all day. #4 plug was hand-tight.


 


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