What are your 2013 plans for your GE8?
#1
What are your 2013 plans for your GE8?
Happy New Year, Everyone! The new year is here and what mods do u plan on getting this year?
I'll start with my tentative goals for my 12 Sport:
Subs and amp
HKS Hi-Power Exhaust
Topfuel Powerchamber Type II Intake
Fit Shuttle Mugen Grill
Fit Shuttle Mugen front half spoiler
USDM Mugen Rear Bumper Spoiler
I'll start with my tentative goals for my 12 Sport:
Subs and amp
HKS Hi-Power Exhaust
Topfuel Powerchamber Type II Intake
Fit Shuttle Mugen Grill
Fit Shuttle Mugen front half spoiler
USDM Mugen Rear Bumper Spoiler
#4
Still in the mail, so technically, for next year:
Custom shift boot
More carbon trim
Honda center caps with a custom treatment for the rotas
Planned:
Brake improvements
Clazzios
JDP carbon rear
Camber bolts
CR-Z shield
Nice lugs
The following year:
Get an old 540i, 9-5, ML350, LS, or Volvo wagon and keep the fit.
Coilovers
Double din HU to keep the car's infotainment system up to par with whatever new gizmos or services enter out lives between now and then.
Open up the rest of the exhaust (loud)
Tune it somehow, or boost it and add an LSD, clutch, other reinforcements.
After that:
bracing
very grippy tires for nice days only
join one of the local tracks that is a really good value and go whenever I want
How the hell did central texas get 3 amazing road race tracks to play on? Well, the F1 track may be a bit hard to gain access to, especially considering they've said that track days are no longer a part of their business model.
Custom shift boot
More carbon trim
Honda center caps with a custom treatment for the rotas
Planned:
Brake improvements
Clazzios
JDP carbon rear
Camber bolts
CR-Z shield
Nice lugs
The following year:
Get an old 540i, 9-5, ML350, LS, or Volvo wagon and keep the fit.
Coilovers
Double din HU to keep the car's infotainment system up to par with whatever new gizmos or services enter out lives between now and then.
Open up the rest of the exhaust (loud)
Tune it somehow, or boost it and add an LSD, clutch, other reinforcements.
After that:
bracing
very grippy tires for nice days only
join one of the local tracks that is a really good value and go whenever I want
How the hell did central texas get 3 amazing road race tracks to play on? Well, the F1 track may be a bit hard to gain access to, especially considering they've said that track days are no longer a part of their business model.
#8
Take it my local RV dealer to get it set up for flat-towing behind an RV. Means taking off the nose, front bumper, and bumper supports, adding new bumper supports that include sockets for removable towbar baseplates, and reassembling. Adding towing lights alongside the brake lights in the same taillight housing. Adding supplemental braking system, with controller under the driver's seat.
Except for two sockets under the front bumper that are flush with the lower grille, and an electrical socket where the wiring from the motorhome plugs in, also under the front bumper, there will be no visible indicators that it's towing-capable.
My RV is small, a Sprinter van conversion by Airstream, so I don't really need to tow a car behind when I go camping. But I live along the Gulf Coast, and when I evacuate for a hurricane, it sure will be nice to be able to take both vehicles, and not have to leave one behind at the mercy of the storm.
Except for two sockets under the front bumper that are flush with the lower grille, and an electrical socket where the wiring from the motorhome plugs in, also under the front bumper, there will be no visible indicators that it's towing-capable.
My RV is small, a Sprinter van conversion by Airstream, so I don't really need to tow a car behind when I go camping. But I live along the Gulf Coast, and when I evacuate for a hurricane, it sure will be nice to be able to take both vehicles, and not have to leave one behind at the mercy of the storm.
#11
Take it my local RV dealer to get it set up for flat-towing behind an RV. Means taking off the nose, front bumper, and bumper supports, adding new bumper supports that include sockets for removable towbar baseplates, and reassembling. Adding towing lights alongside the brake lights in the same taillight housing. Adding supplemental braking system, with controller under the driver's seat.
Except for two sockets under the front bumper that are flush with the lower grille, and an electrical socket where the wiring from the motorhome plugs in, also under the front bumper, there will be no visible indicators that it's towing-capable.
My RV is small, a Sprinter van conversion by Airstream, so I don't really need to tow a car behind when I go camping. But I live along the Gulf Coast, and when I evacuate for a hurricane, it sure will be nice to be able to take both vehicles, and not have to leave one behind at the mercy of the storm.
Except for two sockets under the front bumper that are flush with the lower grille, and an electrical socket where the wiring from the motorhome plugs in, also under the front bumper, there will be no visible indicators that it's towing-capable.
My RV is small, a Sprinter van conversion by Airstream, so I don't really need to tow a car behind when I go camping. But I live along the Gulf Coast, and when I evacuate for a hurricane, it sure will be nice to be able to take both vehicles, and not have to leave one behind at the mercy of the storm.
#12
My list is pretty modest:
- Clazzio PVC seat covers
- PRM intake
- Kumho Ecsta 4X 205/50/R16 once the stock Dunlops wear out
- Progress Rear Sway Bar and Swift Springs (maybe, I want to see how much difference the new 205 size tires make first)
- Tow hitch and wiring harness so I can pull some lightweight trailers
-Dustin
- Clazzio PVC seat covers
- PRM intake
- Kumho Ecsta 4X 205/50/R16 once the stock Dunlops wear out
- Progress Rear Sway Bar and Swift Springs (maybe, I want to see how much difference the new 205 size tires make first)
- Tow hitch and wiring harness so I can pull some lightweight trailers
-Dustin
#13
They will make a big difference, but after running them on the stock wheels, and now on a wider aftermarket one, I'd recommend getting wheels and tires at the same time. The car doesn't roll over the sidewalls as much. More pressure with the stock wheels might help, but I don't like the ride quality on 40+ psi like some people. Right now, the car will just turn and turn and turn. It has to get real bent out of shape before control is lost on low speed corners now.
#15
They will make a big difference, but after running them on the stock wheels, and now on a wider aftermarket one, I'd recommend getting wheels and tires at the same time. The car doesn't roll over the sidewalls as much. More pressure with the stock wheels might help, but I don't like the ride quality on 40+ psi like some people. Right now, the car will just turn and turn and turn. It has to get real bent out of shape before control is lost on low speed corners now.
-Dustin
#16
I hear ya. I was intending to stay with a very clean oem+ look, but gave in to the mod gods. Have you looked at any of the stock wheels that come on the Mini Coopers? They are a 6.5 wide high offset fitment, and can probably accommodate some different center caps. I think the 17" ones look awesome, and have that oem quality and familiarity on the road, so they don't stand out. Some people will just think it's a Mini, if lowered.
#17
Thanks. I actually found the thread on my very first visit to FitFreak, before I joined the forum and before I bought my Fit. I was doing my research regarding the feasibility of towing one, in advance. Nevertheless, I appreciated your response.
#18
Thread name "Outfitting 2012 Fit for towing behind motorhome".
Thanks. I actually found the thread on my very first visit to FitFreak, before I joined the forum and before I bought my Fit. I was doing my research regarding the feasibility of towing one, in advance. Nevertheless, I appreciated your response.
Thanks. I actually found the thread on my very first visit to FitFreak, before I joined the forum and before I bought my Fit. I was doing my research regarding the feasibility of towing one, in advance. Nevertheless, I appreciated your response.
bill