Chad T's Alabalter Base Fit
#1
Alabaster Base Fit Pics
Hey guys finally got a chance to get a friend to take some pix of my Fit. I can't seem to ever get a good shot of it.
Some of the mods are: Bilstein coilovers, 2002-2005 Civic Si dealer option rims (15X6 et45 with 195/55/15 Yoko Envigors), base fit foglight bezels, carbon fiber duck bill spoiler and I also painted the diffuser, aero pieces and bottom all around with truck bed liner.
Here are the pics.
Then we took it over to this industrial area for some better back ground.
Some of the mods are: Bilstein coilovers, 2002-2005 Civic Si dealer option rims (15X6 et45 with 195/55/15 Yoko Envigors), base fit foglight bezels, carbon fiber duck bill spoiler and I also painted the diffuser, aero pieces and bottom all around with truck bed liner.
Here are the pics.
Then we took it over to this industrial area for some better back ground.
Last edited by Chad T; 11-20-2011 at 07:51 PM.
#3
Thanks MEATBABY! That's a great user id..
I do have a light smoke tint on the tails.
As far as not being lower the rears are adjusted all the way down. I could remove the adjusters and drop it more but I got the bilsteins for the ride/handling not so much for looks.
It's low enough for me. It's also probably lower than it looks with the 15 inch rims on there.
I do have a light smoke tint on the tails.
As far as not being lower the rears are adjusted all the way down. I could remove the adjusters and drop it more but I got the bilsteins for the ride/handling not so much for looks.
It's low enough for me. It's also probably lower than it looks with the 15 inch rims on there.
#10
lookin good! So are the fogs actually functioning fog lights or just the bezels? I've been interested in getting the base fogs installed on my base for a while now so just wonderin how the install would go.
#12
Thanks for all the compliments fellas!
THe Bilsteins are amazing. Much better ride than stock. Not soft but much less bouncy. Bilstein shocks always have a really nice ride but decent control.
Just the bezels. 10 bucks per side. I read the fog installation and it doesn't look too tough. The car is pretty much wired for it so it's plug and play as far as that goes.
Cutting the bumper is a nail biter though. I actually got the holes a bit too big but was able to get the bezels to cover OK.
I didn't really want fogs I just wanted to fill in those cheap looking dimples. I just put some mesh behind them. I was going to paint the center grill black but after looking at these pics I def like it silver better.
Doing the fogs would probably be easier than just the bezels. I had to make brackets for them and the fogs come with a template for cutting the bumper.
That's funny. This other guy I know from CT said the same exact thing!
THe Bilsteins are amazing. Much better ride than stock. Not soft but much less bouncy. Bilstein shocks always have a really nice ride but decent control.
Cutting the bumper is a nail biter though. I actually got the holes a bit too big but was able to get the bezels to cover OK.
I didn't really want fogs I just wanted to fill in those cheap looking dimples. I just put some mesh behind them. I was going to paint the center grill black but after looking at these pics I def like it silver better.
Doing the fogs would probably be easier than just the bezels. I had to make brackets for them and the fogs come with a template for cutting the bumper.
That's funny. This other guy I know from CT said the same exact thing!
#14
I vote go as low as the coils will allow. If you are all the way in the rear, remove the adjusters and go all the way. Lower the front to the max. You still wont be slammed and will be very useable. Just try it, take pics, and if you dont like it put it back. Its that simple.
#15
I like to get the feedback without people knowing about the climate controled power Recaro seat though..
I vote go as low as the coils will allow. If you are all the way in the rear, remove the adjusters and go all the way. Lower the front to the max. You still wont be slammed and will be very useable. Just try it, take pics, and if you dont like it put it back. Its that simple.
and decide I don't like it and put it back.
I think it looks OK lowered more but I like it the way it is better. I have way more considerations about lowering other than looks though. I hate scraping and I also hate to get the suspension geometry to a point where it is working against me.
I love those rims you polished up on your Fit!
#18
Honda Automotive Parts+---
Lindsay honda, where I got the car, wanted a fortune for the rims. They have great prices on cars....parts not so much.
I see you're in columbus as well. If you ever need help installing parts or want a thrill ride in the Omni let me know. Omni is going away for the winter tommmorow though. Momma is squalking about having to scrape her windows.
#19
I think it looks OK lowered more but I like it the way it is better. I have way more considerations about lowering other than looks though. I hate scraping and I also hate to get the suspension geometry to a point where it is working against me.
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But...Chad, that's the only way you'll know that yur low enuff
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But...Chad, that's the only way you'll know that yur low enuff
#20
Thanks! Yeah you really need one of each. I finally was able to talk the wife into a Fit so we got her a CBP sport.
Yes they are available part# 08W15-S5D-102F I got mine from hondaautomotiveparts.com (majestic honda) they still have them.
Honda Automotive Parts+---
Lindsay honda, where I got the car, wanted a fortune for the rims. They have great prices on cars....parts not so much.
I see you're in columbus as well. If you ever need help installing parts or want a thrill ride in the Omni let me know. Omni is going away for the winter tommorow though. Momma is squalking about having to scrape her windows.
Yes they are available part# 08W15-S5D-102F I got mine from hondaautomotiveparts.com (majestic honda) they still have them.
Honda Automotive Parts+---
Lindsay honda, where I got the car, wanted a fortune for the rims. They have great prices on cars....parts not so much.
I see you're in columbus as well. If you ever need help installing parts or want a thrill ride in the Omni let me know. Omni is going away for the winter tommorow though. Momma is squalking about having to scrape her windows.