Badwrench's 11' GE8
#1
Badwrench's 11' GE8
I figured it was about time I put together a build log.
Said GE8 was purchased new from Honda Carlsbad (So. Cal.) brand new. I wanted a manual, but there were none in SoCal at the time due to the flooding in Japan. Only one was a red base, and I wanted sport. Settled on the showroom model. ASM Sport Auto.
Before I start, here is my previous ride: 2006 Tacoma - 4cyl 5sp. I wanted to keep it, but gas was just too expensive.
On to the Fit.
The day I got her home:
Couple weeks later I installed my Teins:
Ditched the stock muffler for a straight pipe (still have the midpipe resonator) and put on a tow hitch:
Put on some Rota Subzeros, but only for a couple days as one was too bent, so I returned them. Previous owner had never mounted them, so he was cool accepting them back.
Picked up some Mini R103 wheels:
Said GE8 was purchased new from Honda Carlsbad (So. Cal.) brand new. I wanted a manual, but there were none in SoCal at the time due to the flooding in Japan. Only one was a red base, and I wanted sport. Settled on the showroom model. ASM Sport Auto.
Before I start, here is my previous ride: 2006 Tacoma - 4cyl 5sp. I wanted to keep it, but gas was just too expensive.
On to the Fit.
The day I got her home:
Couple weeks later I installed my Teins:
Ditched the stock muffler for a straight pipe (still have the midpipe resonator) and put on a tow hitch:
Put on some Rota Subzeros, but only for a couple days as one was too bent, so I returned them. Previous owner had never mounted them, so he was cool accepting them back.
Picked up some Mini R103 wheels:
Last edited by Badwrench; 11-01-2012 at 09:12 PM.
#3
Thanks. I recently added the center caps to the R103s.
I put some Di-noc over the mini logos, but want to put some silver vinyl and red "H" logos in the center. Should look better.
I put some Di-noc over the mini logos, but want to put some silver vinyl and red "H" logos in the center. Should look better.
#5
I have mixed feelings on the center caps. Gonna try the silver center and see then.
For the exhaust clip, you can check out the thread in the GE exhaust section. There are a few different clips on there.
For the exhaust clip, you can check out the thread in the GE exhaust section. There are a few different clips on there.
#8
It tows really well. I plan on moving the tire chock up about another 1-2 inches to get more weight on the hitch. It is just barely tongue weighted currently and tries to pull up on the hitch when you hit bumps. Other than that, I can barely tell it is there. Around town you forget it's there until you look in the rear view. I cruise on the fwy at 70 without a problem, even up hill (drop to 4th and let it spin).
#10
Visors are the Factory Honda units. My car was the showroom model and came with all the goodies.
#15
I have no idea. The only casting in the back is a +40. I measured the wheels at 7.5" wide (bead to bead). I don't believe that they are the ALT or Miro's as those are both only 4x100, while mine are 4x100 and 4x114. Also, mine have metal bolts while the Miro's have plastic rivets. The center caps are real BBS as well as the valve caps.
#17
I had already pulled them a little bit before to clear the 205/50 tires on the stock wheels. Only went maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch more.
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