400k+ '09 Fit "build" thread
#261
Not driving much, but I still need to get my Fit up on a rack for an oil change.
Hope you are holding on and still leading the charge as El Mas Loco FitFreaker. ¡Órale, vato!
#262
Never better. I'm in SoCal. We're breathing smoke and living under dark skies at the moment. Looks like Cali's going to burn to a crisp, break off and float out into the Pacific, so I'm investigating "Beach Front Property in Nevada." Do your google search, my friend.
Not driving much, but I still need to get my Fit up on a rack for an oil change.
Hope you are holding on and still leading the charge as El Mas Loco FitFreaker. ¡Órale, vato!
Not driving much, but I still need to get my Fit up on a rack for an oil change.
Hope you are holding on and still leading the charge as El Mas Loco FitFreaker. ¡Órale, vato!
I'm due for an oil change. Might do it this week.
That's debatable lol.
#263
Just dawned on me Red. Are you talking about the inside of the barrel? Factory wheels tend to not be forgiving with space. US-spec ITRs with factory 15" wheels have similar fitment, but they are design for the car with those brakes unlike these wheels.
Mr. Coffee, you doing alright out there? Not sure where in Cali you are.
Mr. Coffee, you doing alright out there? Not sure where in Cali you are.
It does look better IMO. Fills the space out between the caliper and wheel.
#264
Test fit the 15-inch steel wheels with the new calipers. Seems to be okay with a 5mm spacer. Won't work without a spacer.
5mm spacer:
Without a 5mm spacer:
Ordered a 3mm spacer to see how they fit as well as shims for the rotors.
5mm spacer:
Without a 5mm spacer:
Ordered a 3mm spacer to see how they fit as well as shims for the rotors.
#265
Stumbled upon a shim kit meant for Mini Cooper rotors on Hondas, made by 1320 Performance. Linking the site here.
Here, you can see the gap between the rotor and studs-
Shim kit closed the gap nicely-
Photo of the whole package: Larger caliper and rotor, now with the 1320 Performance shim kit. Not pictured: spacer-
Speaking of spacer, I went from a 5mm spacer to a 3mm spacer. I did not like how many stud/nut threads were sacrificed with 5mm, so I decided to experiment with 3mm. Only sacrificed 1-2 threads and still have just enough clearance between the caliper and wheel-
Not sure on how fitment is with a steel wheel, but I think it'll be okay.
Here, you can see the gap between the rotor and studs-
Shim kit closed the gap nicely-
Photo of the whole package: Larger caliper and rotor, now with the 1320 Performance shim kit. Not pictured: spacer-
Speaking of spacer, I went from a 5mm spacer to a 3mm spacer. I did not like how many stud/nut threads were sacrificed with 5mm, so I decided to experiment with 3mm. Only sacrificed 1-2 threads and still have just enough clearance between the caliper and wheel-
Not sure on how fitment is with a steel wheel, but I think it'll be okay.
#266
When I did this big brake upgrade to my car I also had clearance issues. In my case between the type r caliper brackets and the inside of my HFP wheels. I started off using 5mm hub centric spacers, but was not happy with the reduced number of usable threads for the lug nuts- it seemed very unsafe to me. I decided to grind the face of the caliper brackets until I had the needed clearance to fit the wheels. I was cautious to only grind the caliper bracket faces the minimum amount to gain clearance and also keep the integrity of the caliper brackets at a safe thickness,
Good find on the 1320 Performance Mini rotor shim kit. I just ordered a kit. The Mini rotors, as you say, are hub centric, but the larger diameter lug holes in the rotors just weren't right. With the lug nuts torqued to 80 ft lbs there probably wouldn't be a problem, but this stainless shim kit just finishes the big brake kit off correctly. Thanks for the BBK article and pics!
Good find on the 1320 Performance Mini rotor shim kit. I just ordered a kit. The Mini rotors, as you say, are hub centric, but the larger diameter lug holes in the rotors just weren't right. With the lug nuts torqued to 80 ft lbs there probably wouldn't be a problem, but this stainless shim kit just finishes the big brake kit off correctly. Thanks for the BBK article and pics!
#267
When I did this big brake upgrade to my car I also had clearance issues. In my case between the type r caliper brackets and the inside of my HFP wheels. I started off using 5mm hub centric spacers, but was not happy with the reduced number of usable threads for the lug nuts- it seemed very unsafe to me. I decided to grind the face of the caliper brackets until I had the needed clearance to fit the wheels. I was cautious to only grind the caliper bracket faces the minimum amount to gain clearance and also keep the integrity of the caliper brackets at a safe thickness,
Good find on the 1320 Performance Mini rotor shim kit. I just ordered a kit. The Mini rotors, as you say, are hub centric, but the larger diameter lug holes in the rotors just weren't right. With the lug nuts torqued to 80 ft lbs there probably wouldn't be a problem, but this stainless shim kit just finishes the big brake kit off correctly. Thanks for the BBK article and pics!
Good find on the 1320 Performance Mini rotor shim kit. I just ordered a kit. The Mini rotors, as you say, are hub centric, but the larger diameter lug holes in the rotors just weren't right. With the lug nuts torqued to 80 ft lbs there probably wouldn't be a problem, but this stainless shim kit just finishes the big brake kit off correctly. Thanks for the BBK article and pics!
The shim kit was definitely a good find. Considering there's a 3mm spacer as well as me just driving the way I drive and long-distance, I wanted to play it safe. Wheels are always torqued to 80 ft-lbs, but you never know!
#269
Whether I use a 3mm or 5mm spacer, it'll still be an issue with these wheels. With the old brake setup, it had me concerned. Back roading now isn't so much of an issue with brake fade but before it was a huge problem. I honestly think it was the pad choice for the most part.
My next step was going to consist of brake ducts LOL.
My next step was going to consist of brake ducts LOL.
#274
So I thought I had updated this, but I guess not. Since my last post, I've done two trips almost back-to-back. Current mileage is close to 560k.
I don't have photos, but I have picked up an Ultragauge EM Plus because I was always bothered about not knowing the coolant temp. Also have a Sony XAV-AX210 since I was tired of using my phone for navigation as it would overheat while being exposed to sunlight or when the heater is on...
In late October, I went to Atlanta for a week. My friend and I took a night trip to Helen to visit the fun roads.
Beginning mileage:
Hanging out...
Ending mileage:
Spent a week at home, then the following week I went back to Texas with a "layover" in Atlanta...
Beginning mileage:
At my favorite place:
Ending mileage:
Had some downtime while in Texas, so I scrubbed my rear wheel wells and sprayed it with CRC marine-grade corrosion inhibitor (06026)
I don't have photos, but I have picked up an Ultragauge EM Plus because I was always bothered about not knowing the coolant temp. Also have a Sony XAV-AX210 since I was tired of using my phone for navigation as it would overheat while being exposed to sunlight or when the heater is on...
In late October, I went to Atlanta for a week. My friend and I took a night trip to Helen to visit the fun roads.
Beginning mileage:
Hanging out...
Ending mileage:
Spent a week at home, then the following week I went back to Texas with a "layover" in Atlanta...
Beginning mileage:
At my favorite place:
Ending mileage:
Had some downtime while in Texas, so I scrubbed my rear wheel wells and sprayed it with CRC marine-grade corrosion inhibitor (06026)
#276
Did you hit up Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy (348) near Helen? There are some insane overlooks on RBR, can't imagine what it looks like at night.
I'm used to driving Blood Mountain (19), Suches (60), Wolf Pen Gap (180), and RBR (348) in my sports cars, but when I took the first corner of Suches in the Fit, I almost scared myself how much it pushed.
How was your touge experience in your Fit? ( especially at night! )
...I also made my routine stop at Bucee's and stocked up on beef jerky before departing for ATL.
#278
I just drove my GE from Houston back to Atlanta and it performed wonderfully... but I only have 160k!
Did you hit up Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy (348) near Helen? There are some insane overlooks on RBR, can't imagine what it looks like at night.
I'm used to driving Blood Mountain (19), Suches (60), Wolf Pen Gap (180), and RBR (348) in my sports cars, but when I took the first corner of Suches in the Fit, I almost scared myself how much it pushed.
How was your touge experience in your Fit? ( especially at night! )
...I also made my routine stop at Bucee's and stocked up on beef jerky before departing for ATL.
Did you hit up Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy (348) near Helen? There are some insane overlooks on RBR, can't imagine what it looks like at night.
I'm used to driving Blood Mountain (19), Suches (60), Wolf Pen Gap (180), and RBR (348) in my sports cars, but when I took the first corner of Suches in the Fit, I almost scared myself how much it pushed.
How was your touge experience in your Fit? ( especially at night! )
...I also made my routine stop at Bucee's and stocked up on beef jerky before departing for ATL.
What sold me on the second-gen Fit is during an autocross. A buddy's then-new Fit was only two-tenths of a second behind my Integra GS-R at the time with B16 (LSD) trans and Koni coilovers. Since then I've thought about owning one but didn't think I'd have this much fun.
The only other time I've been to Helen was in my '98 Jetta TDI that had FK coilovers, Corrado brakes, and sway bars. Unfortunately, I did not take advantage of having fun on back roads.
If one does not stock up on road trip snacks from Buc-ee's, did you really visit??
I've gotten 180-200°F if I remember correctly. I don't look down on it too much but have an alarm if it gets past a certain point.
Last edited by julianachos; 12-02-2020 at 11:00 AM.
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