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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Thanks! I am really liking it too. I feel like it was what I was missing from really enjoying my fit. I am on Eibach Sportline springs
Me too!!! Just lowered mine two weeks ago, but haven't had time to post. Enjoy :]

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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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^^^ As far as lowering springs for the GE go, I think the Eibachs look the best...
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 01:13 AM
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How is the ride with the sportlines?
 
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 02:39 AM
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How is the ride with the sportlines?
Ride is not too bad. My girlfriend has not complained and says it feels similar to stock (unless I drive really fast over really bumpy roads, and this is her in the back seat). I definitely feel more imperfections in the road, but even when I was on stock springs I still felt harsh road conditions and avoided them as much as possible. Today I was in my friend's stock 09 GE and it felt similar to my current set up. IMHO I like them, I like the drop and it feels more grounded/planted (looks like it should, and drives more like a car not a boat :P). It is not bouncy if that's what you're worried about. It really depends on your personal preference. I hope this helps

Gonna take it to the track tomorrow, will let you know how it feels
P.S. I also have a progress RSB and stock shocks and struts.
 
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
might as well add my setup for people to reference:

Tanabe df210's on 16x7 ssr type-f's (+42) front & (+37) rear after 5mm spacer & 185-50-16 tires (all around)

i regularly have 4 people in my car for long trips and i never end up scraping. Great daily driver friendly option for those of you who are not looking to slam your car but want to improve on the fit's handling and appearance.





looking dope.. Where did you find 185-50-16 tires from???
 
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Anybody running 18x7.5 +42 offset with df210 springs. Been searching and it seems that people who have 18" have coilovers.
 
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewlamn
Ride is not too bad. My girlfriend has not complained and says it feels similar to stock (unless I drive really fast over really bumpy roads, and this is her in the back seat). I definitely feel more imperfections in the road, but even when I was on stock springs I still felt harsh road conditions and avoided them as much as possible. Today I was in my friend's stock 09 GE and it felt similar to my current set up. IMHO I like them, I like the drop and it feels more grounded/planted (looks like it should, and drives more like a car not a boat :P). It is not bouncy if that's what you're worried about. It really depends on your personal preference. I hope this helps

Gonna take it to the track tomorrow, will let you know how it feels
P.S. I also have a progress RSB and stock shocks and struts.
Thanks for the feedback. Where did you pick up your set? I understand they've been discontinued.
 
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Shu
How is the ride with the sportlines?
I took my ge on a road trip yesterday on the interstate and it rode great normal city driving feels the same as stock for the most part you mostly just feel the road more
 
Old Aug 24, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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My 2012 vortex blue 5speed on tein springs

 

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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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More recent pic

 
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Seen it around Pembroke Pines west some time, I'm the white Mugen GE8. Usually see u when I'm in my other car though...
 
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Shu
Thanks for the feedback. Where did you pick up your set? I understand they've been discontinued.
That's what I've heard too. That they would have them advertised but when you ordered, said that they were out of stock/discontinued. I actually got mine new off a guy on ff who didn't want them.

You try these yet?

Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs Honda FIT 09-10 [4.8140] - Tuners Image
4.8140 Eibach Sportline Kit (Set Of 4 Springs) - Front:1.8 in, Rear:2.0 in for 07-up Honda Fit at Andy's Auto Sport
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs 09-10 Honda Fit | Password JDM
2009+ Honda Fit EIBACH Sportline Lowering Springs Sport Compact Auto & Import Performance Superstore
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs for 09-10 Honda Fit 1.5L 4cyl (Incl. Sport) - 4.8140
 
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Seen it around Pembroke Pines west some time, I'm the white Mugen GE8. Usually see u when I'm in my other car though...

Yeah yeah i have seen you around as well.
 
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmjunkie561
looking dope.. Where did you find 185-50-16 tires from???
Sorry I am actually running 195-50-16's, next set of tires I'm going to run 205's if possible.

Thanks for the compliment
 
Old Aug 30, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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Lowered on Swift Springs in all 3 photos.

Stock


16x7 205/45r16


17x7.5 205/40r17
 

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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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Nice comparison between stock vs. lowered on Buddy Club Coilovers:



Close up of what happens when you cut down the rim protector on Falken ZE512's:


Got stuck in some muddy grass while I was rocking the stocks recently:



And most recent pics of how it sits today:

 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Alci
My 2012 vortex blue 5speed on tein springs

nice ride u got buddy .. may i know the wheel specs ?
i got teins too.. but with my 195 55 15 rubber the fender gap is still like 2.5 fingers.
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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SBC GOTDAMN. Looks hot. VG Sharkfin?
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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SBC and random ebay sharkfin before they got hot...Hard to say, I bought the first reasonable thing that was color matched.
 



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