It's too Low..
OK, I’m tired of the extremely low position of our 09 Fit. Most parking curbs will scrap the front bumper and you can’t begin to look under the vehicle (like an oil change) without running it up on ramps. I think an inch of raise would solve the parking curb issue. Has anyone raised their vehicle? If so, what was involved and would wheel alignment be an issue?
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"I felt a great disturbance in the force, as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced in shock at the thought of NOT slamming the car so it could scrape and scuff even more often."
I took one look at the front bumper, just accepted that it was going to be covered in scuffs, but only 4-year olds would ever be low enough to notice it, so shrugged and accepted it. Still annoying to hear it when entering businesses and crossing gutters places across lanes unless you go 2 mph (and even then...) |
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took one look at the front bumper, just accepted that it was going to be covered in scuffs, but only 4-year olds would ever be low enough to notice |
you are talking about the stock height? your parking curb issue is easy... stop before you hit the curb. the wheel base is short so you wont stick out. I would gather parts for raising a fit would be non existent since aftermarket parts are so hard to come by, I mean its only been about a year that we got parts to lower it...I think you are in the deep minority on this one my friend.
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Originally Posted by Stormtrooper
(Post 913651)
you are talking about the stock height? your parking curb issue is easy... stop before you hit the curb. the wheel base is short so you wont stick out. I would gather parts for raising a fit would be non existent since aftermarket parts are so hard to come by, I mean its only been about a year that we got parts to lower it...I think you are in the deep minority on this one my friend.
+1 OP sorry to say it but...learn to park. The fit is no lower than any other stock car in the front. Perk with the Fit like Stormtrooper said..its short. You don't need to pull all the way up in the space. I leave 2 feet between the parking curb and the Fit and I'm still farther in the space than everyone in my row. As for your problem with changing the oil. All you have to do is jack up one side of the car (preferably the passenger side front) It gives you plenty of room and the oil drains nicely away from other parts under the car. I do this on my TSX and my lowered Fit all the time. There is plenty of room to slide underneath there easily when its jacked up on one side. Just to mention I can't get under my stock height tsx without ramps or jacking it up so your problem is not only with the Fit. Deal with having a car or go buy yourself a truck / SUV. Good luck :wavey: |
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i've seen ppl using parking curbs and sidewalk as bumper rests. they are, in fact, NOT there for you to rest your bumper on. your bumper should not fall off while parked. i always laugh at ppl whose front ends are hanging on the the curb/sidewalk and i know 100% that they have scraped the bottom. it is something that i will always get enjoyment out of seeing. sorry if it sounds mean, and sorry to whoever disagrees with me lol. either these ppl don't care about their cars very much, or they're just pure stupid. i've had my 09 ge sport for 2 years, it has been lowered for 1.5 years, and i have scraped just about nothing. it is definitely not too low at stock height. :)
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My last car was a PT Cruiser that I had for eight years. As I was researching the Fit, I was a bit concerned about its height. Now that I've been driving the Fit for four months, I've found that there's nothing to worry about. The Fit is not lower than most other cars, unless you count the SUV's.
Like other's have said, learn your boundaries and how to navigate uneven pavement and you'll be fine. |
U would have to build custom spacers to lift it wouldn't be too hard but might cost u
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Well, on my '10 Fit Sport I notice that the stock tires are 185/55/16. If I were to replace them someday with a slightly wider and taller tire (195/55/16), the odometer would read slightly lower than actual miles traveled. but the car would be a little higher and I think the tires would look/ride nice. I'll consider that option when I get to that point. That's a whole lot easier than doing suspension work. You don't want the Fit to be too high, anyway- Being careful is the key. I had to park in a field yesterday, and I took the drop from the pavement to the turf slowly, and no bodywork bottomed out.
Some Prius owners replace their stock (Bridgestone) Turanza 195/55/16 tires to Falken Ziex ZE-912 195/55/16 tires when the originals wear out- they are reasonably priced and highly regarded. Are you running on 15" base model rims or 16" "sport" wheels? |
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Since this was my original post, let me address a few items. Yes, I do know how to park...but I'm not the primary driver, and lessons have been learned. Second, the car is lower than most other cars. I have an 07 stock Toyota Corolla and the Toyota has about 2'" in additional front bumper height..and no scrapes. And yes, when I change the oil in the Honda I run it up on some 2X4's and I don't see that as a big issue. I can't see trying to do an oil change without raising the vehicle in one way or another.
Regardless, I would like to add anywhere from 1" to 1.5" of additional height. I was hoping that there might be an easy fix...and when it comes to changing to new tires, a larger size will be used without doubt (maybe 205/55-16?). And by the way...even my cat has a hard time getting under the Honda.... |
Originally Posted by Spacecoast
(Post 913785)
Regardless, I would like to add anywhere from 1" to 1.5" of additional height. I was hoping that there might be an easy fix...and when it comes to changing to new tires, a larger size will be used without doubt (maybe 205/55-16?).
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Originally Posted by Spacecoast
(Post 913785)
Since this was my original post, let me address a few items. Yes, I do know how to park...but I'm not the primary driver, and lessons have been learned. Second, the car is lower than most other cars. I have an 07 stock Toyota Corolla and the Toyota has about 2'" in additional front bumper height..and no scrapes. And yes, when I change the oil in the Honda I run it up on some 2X4's and I don't see that as a big issue. I can't see trying to do an oil change without raising the vehicle in one way or another.
Regardless, I would like to add anywhere from 1" to 1.5" of additional height. I was hoping that there might be an easy fix...and when it comes to changing to new tires, a larger size will be used without doubt (maybe 205/55-16?). And by the way...even my cat has a hard time getting under the Honda.... |
205/50's will help a bit...they fit and look meaty...yum.
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Originally Posted by BraytonAK
(Post 913727)
The Fit is not lower than most other cars, unless you count the SUV's.
While the Fit may not be super-low like a slammed sport compact car, it has 6 3/4" clearance at the front overhang which is 4" lower than our V6 Accord coupe, which is itself lower than many cars. |
Originally Posted by Black3sr
(Post 913803)
Check my Avatar. Dropped on Swifts I can iron out a cat to frying pan thickness.
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raise your car? get EXTRA stiff springs... lol
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You should have done as I did, and gotten a used Fit that is pre-scuffed. Has helped with my mentality around it anyways.
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please don't tkae or comments too much to heart, your request is a strange one is all. I have always had to jack up my cars to change out the oil, unless its an SUV. I think the ride height migh tnot be any lower than a standard car, because there are regulations, but maybe the body kit on the sport gives it a few extra inches on the bottom. So parking adjustments should be made. I think you aren't suppose to press your tires up to a curb anyhow, as it might be bad for the rubber at angles, so stopping short might be a good habit to maintain.
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Raising the front a little can be achieved by getting some 1/2" rubber matting like is used on the floor of horse trailers at a farm and ranch supply store and cutting round pieces that fit between the top hat of the front struts and the top of the strut towers. maybe the body kit on the sport gives it a few extra inches on the bottom |
At least the lip is a separate piece from the bumper and except for painting easily replaced... A car that is driven and scraped up is similar to a terrier with scars incurred in scraps with others of their breed that don't lose points in the show ring because of them... It is inevitable that the front lip on a USDM sport model is going to look like hell... It pisses me off when the lip bottoms out and pulls the bumper away from the fenders though..... Shorter springs will require alignment and lift would as well.
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It is inevitable that the front lip on a USDM sport model is going to look like hell... It pisses me off when the lip bottoms out Maybe someone ran over a few pine cones. |
I can understand how pissed you'd be... There are a few cars that have had the center section painted black and it looks pretty good I forgot to mention that I have an old 2007 GD3 sport.... I promise I won't hold your scraped up front nether regions against you if you don't mine.
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Originally Posted by Stormtrooper
(Post 913651)
you are talking about the stock height? your parking curb issue is easy... stop before you hit the curb. the wheel base is short so you wont stick out.
There's no point fixing any of this damage, because she'll just hit something again. I don't understand how it's possible to hit so many things in such a small car, but for some people it's no effort at all. I may never again buy a new car -- it's just not worth the pain. Not a new driver -- she's been driving since 1970, but she has done more damage to the Fit in less time than for any car we have ever owned. |
My kid's wife is the same way in her TSX... He turned his Ridgeline over to her for awhile so he doesn't have to worry about his little girl getting hurt riding with her.
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In the USA the roads are pretty smooth. I have a Fit down in MX and the toppes (speed bumps) are all over the place. Some are harder than others to go over.
I want to RAISE my Fit because it bottoms out on the toppes. jbs/ |
Originally Posted by Stormtrooper
(Post 913651)
you are talking about the stock height? your parking curb issue is easy... stop before you hit the curb. the wheel base is short so you wont stick out. I would gather parts for raising a fit would be non existent since aftermarket parts are so hard to come by, I mean its only been about a year that we got parts to lower it...I think you are in the deep minority on this one my friend.
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