2nd Generation GE8 Specific Suspension & Brakes Sub-Forum Threads discussing suspension and brake related modifications for the 2nd generation Honda Fit (GE8)

BuddyClub DIY Ride heights adjustments

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-07-2013, 06:02 PM
Wafulz's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whittier,CA
Posts: 1,897
Thumbs up BuddyClub DIY Ride heights adjustments

SO.... Basically i wanted to help out the Fit Freak community with GE BuddyClub Lowering adjustments...

These picture will show you how to properly adjust ur ride correctly to the different ride heights that you desire

Hope this helps Please feel free to ask any qestions you have....

Name:  BC1_zpsfa94d7f0.jpg
Views: 617
Size:  140.7 KB

Name:  BC2_zps47030588.jpg
Views: 675
Size:  149.4 KB

Name:  BC3_zps62be78f7.jpg
Views: 596
Size:  155.1 KB

Name:  BC4_zps840f2da7.jpg
Views: 606
Size:  154.2 KB

Name:  BC5_zps87e1be72.jpg
Views: 572
Size:  88.7 KB



Name:  BC6_zps10226933.jpg
Views: 566
Size:  67.8 KB

Name:  BC7_zps0b86f22a.jpg
Views: 555
Size:  21.4 KB
i daily drive 5 front 7 rear or if im tougeing i like running 10front and 9rear
 

Last edited by Wafulz; 03-07-2013 at 06:06 PM.
  #2  
Old 03-11-2013, 03:01 AM
fitNasty's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: socal
Posts: 54
if you dont mind me asking. as a daily drive, how low are you riding and how's the ride?btw, thanks for post. very informative
 
  #3  
Old 03-11-2013, 02:19 PM
Wafulz's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whittier,CA
Posts: 1,897
im a 2in drop rides great with im at 5 click front and 7 click rear rides smoooth u can always swing by my house im always happy to let someone drive it

im ont 205 50 tires Conti DW slight rub in front when going super fast on turns 80+
 
  #4  
Old 03-11-2013, 03:18 PM
fitNasty's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: socal
Posts: 54
i'm actually very interested. i may take you up on that offer. thanks man
 
  #5  
Old 03-11-2013, 09:25 PM
ciref8's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 153
i've never rode in a fit with coilovers before. I'm on springs right now and it can sometimes be a bit too bumpy.
 
  #6  
Old 03-12-2013, 12:28 PM
Wafulz's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whittier,CA
Posts: 1,897
i can always show u how it drives let me knw
 
  #7  
Old 05-13-2013, 04:17 PM
Wafulz's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whittier,CA
Posts: 1,897
Update there new springs around so double check witch spring u have


Here are the new specs for this spring front and rear For 175mm spring

Pre-load 175mm

Ride height
30mm = 3 inch drop
40mm = 2 inch drop
50mm = 1 inch drop
 
  #8  
Old 05-13-2013, 07:00 PM
Burzpaw's Avatar
Super Moderator
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lakewood, CA
Posts: 1,120
Originally Posted by Wafulz
Update there new springs around so double check witch spring u have


Here are the new specs for this spring front and rear For 175mm spring

Pre-load 175mm

Ride height
30mm = 3 inch drop
40mm = 2 inch drop
50mm = 1 inch drop
Rear adjustments are the same as the previous rear version I assume?
 
  #9  
Old 05-13-2013, 07:11 PM
Wafulz's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whittier,CA
Posts: 1,897
OOps yes lol
 
  #10  
Old 05-13-2013, 07:49 PM
Burzpaw's Avatar
Super Moderator
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lakewood, CA
Posts: 1,120
Okay cool haha just making that clear for everyone else who got the new c/o's too.
 
  #11  
Old 09-23-2016, 02:52 PM
AdvansCPAP's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: ca
Posts: 99
I know it's an old thread, but if the original poster could post how you came to select 5/7 for street and 10/9 touge damper settings. Albert, the tech @ Buddy Club stated he and most people prefer to have a softer rear so the back end has more grip and will not be so tail happy. He recommended 9/5 for street and if I wanted something softer, drop it to 7/3. He said it was okay to go with even front/rear settings, for example 7/7 or 5/5, but does not recommend a lower number than the front unless your were an expert driver.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hootie
Fit Photos & Videos
2
11-25-2010 12:30 PM
dannynkhou
Fit Photos & Videos
5
10-12-2010 01:58 AM
markwalter
Fit Photos & Videos
11
08-25-2010 07:46 PM
prelude_guy97
Fit Wheels & Tires
7
04-26-2010 01:52 PM
GD3_Wagoon
Fit Photos & Videos
7
03-25-2009 07:11 PM



Quick Reply: BuddyClub DIY Ride heights adjustments



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:33 AM.