I thought I'd ask, but I assume there's only one set of springs for OEM Fits (GE's that is)? By that I mean not different springs for Base Manual vs Sport w/ Nav and Auto.

Many/most cars have more than one spring setup for a given model line. But then most car models have more than one available engine choice, luxury or sport choices, maybe even sedan and wagon versions. All of those variations result in different weights and thus different spring rates to provide similar handling. This affords some interesting mix and match possibilities using OEM springs (which people ditch for cheap) and also maintaining near-stock ride height.

It appears that the Fit line only varies by about 125 pounds which probably isn't enough to justify different spring codes.

 

i think that the base and the sport models have different springs because one of the differences/features that i read about when deciding which to get said that the sport comes with sport tuned suspension. though i dont know much about suspensions so i could very well be wrong...

 

The two things I know of that are different are the larger wheels/tires on the Sport, and the Sport has a rear stabilizer/sway bar.

 

and fog lights, body kit, spoiler, cruise control, 6 speakers instead of four, armrest on driver seat, and more, for the rest of the differences, look at this thread:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...fit-sport.html

 

Springs are the same, sport tuned = rear sway bar.

 

I was just referring to the suspension differences.

 

Wait a second .... I didn't think the sport had a RSB

 

How about, someone with a base, and someone with a sport meet up, and compare. Then we would REALLY know

 

it does...

Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!

 

Go to Honda Owner Link and search for rear springs (or whatever you want to compare). If part number for FIT base and Sport models are the same, they are the same. Otherwise, they are different.

 

GI JOE!!!!!

 

So the one people buy from progress...is just an upgrade I presume?

 

It is installed in addition to the welded on factory one. I have the Progress RSB on my car and its well worth the money. Now if only someone would make some decent dampers.

 

Manufacturers often specify different springs for base versus upgrades, versus different engines, whether with A/C or not, and of course for different suspension or transmission options.
Check the springs part numbers on the models youe are considering at some place like Majestic Honda parts.
In Hondas Fits the springs for base versus Sport should not be different by P/N.But there are other considerations such as shocks and antisway bars.