My fit needs rhinoplasty.
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My fit needs rhinoplasty.
Yours does too if you can tell a difference in these pictures.
Above is the non-North American version.
Below is what we have. The shame of Pinocchio nose.
And it's all just empty space: only purpose is energy absorption in front end collisions. Damn my eyes. I'll never be able to look at her the same way again. Damn the NHTSA.
Above is the non-North American version.
Below is what we have. The shame of Pinocchio nose.
And it's all just empty space: only purpose is energy absorption in front end collisions. Damn my eyes. I'll never be able to look at her the same way again. Damn the NHTSA.
Last edited by Steve244; Sep 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM.
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YouTube - 2009 Honda Fit vs Honda Accord - Offset Frontal Crash Test
Brother, sometimes I wish it was a bit bigger.
Brother, sometimes I wish it was a bit bigger.
The longer nose also yields better airflow around the car.
I like the longer nose, much better. Looks more substantial and has more character.
BTW, the BOTTOM one is the N. American version.
I like the longer nose, much better. Looks more substantial and has more character.
BTW, the BOTTOM one is the N. American version.
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Also you are comparing a Fit sport vs an non-sport. The top one appears to be a base model. The DX or LX has a very similar bumper and the sport definitely has a much nicer looking bumper.
I think to make a fair comparison you need to compare a sport vs sport picture or an LX/DX vs LX/DX picture.
I think to make a fair comparison you need to compare a sport vs sport picture or an LX/DX vs LX/DX picture.
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The whole car is function over form anyway, why not this?
For JDM every inch shorter the car is the better as Japanese cities have no space for parking. We need high crash ratings and aerodynamics for our vast mostly free flowing interstate highway system.
Our version has really grown on me anyway besides the logical reasons for the bigger schnozz.
And let's not forget 40 years ago Chrysler grafting on a longer nose for higher speed and less pit stops knocking NASCAR on it's ass.
Last edited by Tork; Sep 26, 2009 at 01:47 PM.
I like the US version of Fit much better? It looks much more sporty than the JDM ones. The safety issue for lengthening the nose is great to have also. The only thing I wish my Fit has are rear disc brakes.
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The North American 1997 Acura Integra Type R has a unique front end that only adorned 320 production models. Many people hated it at first over the Japanese market front end and revamped US front end in 98, but now they're the most sought after as people grew to love the look and appreciate how rare it is. People get ripped apart on forums now if they do a conversion on those cars.
On the other hand some people just love this "JDM" trend, granted the US market cars are often watered down. But that's how it goes, "The grass is always greener..."
I agree. For once the US market gets the best looking front end. The other market's Fit front-ends look like they went into a brick wall at 7mph, its just 'squished' looking (like a toy, or a bubble), plus the engine bays look more cramped on those variants, and the front bumpers are also a lot less attractive than the US market sport front end.
The North American 1997 Acura Integra Type R has a unique front end that only adorned 320 production models. Many people hated it at first over the Japanese market front end and revamped US front end in 98, but now they're the most sought after as people grew to love the look and appreciate how rare it is. People get ripped apart on forums now if they do a conversion on those cars.
On the other hand some people just love this "JDM" trend, granted the US market cars are often watered down. But that's how it goes, "The grass is always greener..."
The North American 1997 Acura Integra Type R has a unique front end that only adorned 320 production models. Many people hated it at first over the Japanese market front end and revamped US front end in 98, but now they're the most sought after as people grew to love the look and appreciate how rare it is. People get ripped apart on forums now if they do a conversion on those cars.
On the other hand some people just love this "JDM" trend, granted the US market cars are often watered down. But that's how it goes, "The grass is always greener..."
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Roads in Europe are way faster than here. Speed limits are typically 85MPH (140KPM) on motorways, autoroutes, autostrada, and autobahns and those limits are typically ignored. I wonder why they don't have the elongated Fit there?
edit: 80MPH/130KPH (except in Germany where it's only a "suggestion").
edit: 80MPH/130KPH (except in Germany where it's only a "suggestion").
Last edited by Steve244; Sep 26, 2009 at 08:02 PM.
the USDM 09's look great in stock form. 
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That was my first impression as well.
Speed has nothing to do with it. Aerodynamics is about economy until you hit insane speeds... (unless you put a 5' bookshelf wing on the back of your neon, then it's about downforce to the rear wheels)... American Drivers Drive to and from work and many have long commutes (distance-wise vs time-wise). Many other countries have a decent mass transit infrastructure and that is utilized much more effectively. I grew up in NJ (which is essentially a suburb of NYC or Philly) and with the exception of NJ transit that went to and from NYC Penn Station, mass transit was pretty scarce.
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Roads in Europe are way faster than here. Speed limits are typically 85MPH (140KPM) on motorways, autoroutes, autostrada, and autobahns and those limits are typically ignored. I wonder why they don't have the elongated Fit there?
edit: 80MPH/130KPH (except in Germany where it's only a "suggestion").
edit: 80MPH/130KPH (except in Germany where it's only a "suggestion").
~SB
I was going to post the same thing - ugly like a Yaris - Why do I always think of Borat when Yaris is mentioned. Maybe they are built in his home village. It is really a Russian car. Yaris/Yugo/Boris/Borat whatever. Now Fit reminds me I need to lose the gut.