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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 03:47 PM
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Such a fun car.

My GE-8 is probably the most fun car to drive I've ever owned. I bought it from a one owner at 33k and just now crossed over 78k.

I want to start modding, but am unsure of where to start or where to get good aftermarket stuff.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can 'Jazz' up my bone stock Fit
 
Old Apr 25, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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I want to hook mine up as well got her 2 monyhs ago but mine is the base as in jazz parts everything i see is expensive atleast u have fogs and wing im currently looking into that for my 2010 fit
 
Old Apr 25, 2018 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigmac575
My GE-8 is probably the most fun car to drive I've ever owned. I bought it from a one owner at 33k and just now crossed over 78k.

I want to start modding, but am unsure of where to start or where to get good aftermarket stuff.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can 'Jazz' up my bone stock Fit




It depends on what you want. Some want performance so the typical stage 1 mods like intake, exhaust, performance pads, lowering springs and wheels and tires.


Some want better sound, so a sound system upgrade is in order.


Some want nicer interiors so upgraded seats/upholstery/etc...


Some want more functionality so roof racks/trailer hitches and yes, even camper beds!


Others with 'alternative taste' will add giant spoilers, gaudy hood scoops and underglow.
 
Old Apr 25, 2018 | 08:55 PM
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I want to hook mine up as well got her 2 monyhs ago but mine is the base as in jazz parts everything i see is expensive atleast u have fogs and wing im currently looking into that for my 2010 fit
The stock wing is OK. I would personally prefer something a little bigger.
 
Old Apr 25, 2018 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Action Jackson
It depends on what you want. Some want performance so the typical stage 1 mods like intake, exhaust, performance pads, lowering springs and wheels and tires.


Some want better sound, so a sound system upgrade is in order.


Some want nicer interiors so upgraded seats/upholstery/etc...


Some want more functionality so roof racks/trailer hitches and yes, even camper beds!


Others with 'alternative taste' will add giant spoilers, gaudy hood scoops and underglow.

Currently the only past-stock improvements that have been made are window tint, Wagner platinum pro brake pads, Firestone All-Season tires, and penzoil platinum oil.

My next goals are aftermarket intake and exhaust. Everyone seems to love the Tanabe exhaust ,so I will prolly go with that, but not so sure about the intake, I'm still looking for a good all-in-one kit.

Body wise I want to lower it an inch or 2, but know very little on how to do so. I know aftermarket springs, but unsure about everything else.
 
Old Apr 25, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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I like your Volunteer 'T'! An excellent start. :-)
 
Old Apr 25, 2018 | 09:36 PM
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I like your Volunteer 'T'! An excellent start. :-)

Thanks, I'm a huge vols fan and it was a gift from my wife. Too bad I don't know how to put stickers on straight😩😩
 
Old Apr 27, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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Thanks, I'm a huge vols fan and it was a gift from my wife. Too bad I don't know how to put stickers on straight😩😩
:-) I put my decal 'T' on the inside of my truck rear window, but the glass is factory tinted and it's hard to see. I then bought a no-nonsense magnetic 'T' for the bumper and it looks good.
 
Old Apr 29, 2018 | 08:08 AM
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Don't ever drive a Miata then. It'll ruin your opinion of the fit. I drove one for 12 years and the fit feels like an SUV by comparison--even with a manual transmission.
 
Old Apr 30, 2018 | 11:48 AM
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Don't ever drive a Miata then. It'll ruin your opinion of the fit. I drove one for 12 years and the fit feels like an SUV by comparison--even with a manual transmission.
Yeah, I wouldn't expect the 2 to be be compared in such ways, apples to oranges. I'd fully expect the Miata to blow the Fit away in terms of raw performance.

But can you take a family of 4 with luggage to the beach in a Miata? Not so much. Lol
 
Old May 22, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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It really is a fun car. Mine is even the same color as yours (though when I pay it off, I will have it painted). I am working on turning mine into a "battlewagon," with a small hitch for my bike rack, Weathertech liners, and a roof rack. Eventually I will get to stuff like exhaust. Mine only has 26k on the clock so I have a lot of time left to even think about it.
 
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