2nd Generation GE8 Specific Wheel & Tire Sub-Forum This sub-forum is for all wheel & tire threads pertaining to the second generation Honda Fit (GE8)

What to do first? rims or drop it.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 02:52 PM
  #1  
NickHimSelf's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 14
From: California
What to do first? rims or drop it.

Im not sure what I should do first. I was thinking about buying some Rims but then I was thinking I should lower it first. What do you guys think? Thanks for your time on such a stupid question.
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 03:09 PM
  #2  
pearl's Avatar
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 270
From: NC
5 Year Member
lower it first.
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 04:38 PM
  #3  
Funkster's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 634
From: Iowa
5 Year Member
Lower it first.
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 06:01 PM
  #4  
Starks's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 94
From: Durham, NC
5 Year Member
I'm curious about the reasoning to lower it first. I am also curious about the reasoning for your wanting rims and a drop. Function? Looks?

Is lowering (assuming springs only) more functional value/$ spent than a new set of wheels/tires? Is it better to lower the car first to determine clearance for new wheels/tires?
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 06:18 PM
  #5  
hatchpat's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 599
From: Allamuchy, NEW JERSEY
5 Year Member
Drop it first, stockies look good on the car, but look better when it's lowered.
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 06:23 PM
  #6  
hayden's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,899
From: tx
Wheels and tires, no doubt, unless you only care about looks, or don't have the money for them. Improves cornering, braking, acceleration and road-handling of the suspension.
 
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 07:19 PM
  #7  
inkster's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 243
From: Vancouver, Canada
Lower it before getting rims. Stiffer suspension is much more fun to drive and looks better too.
 
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 02:21 AM
  #8  
NickHimSelf's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 14
From: California
thank you all. I wasnt sure what to do. I like the look and plus the benefits of a lower car. Ill have to do some searching on what ones to get.
 
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 02:22 AM
  #9  
NickHimSelf's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 14
From: California
Originally Posted by hatchpat
Drop it first, stockies look good on the car, but look better when it's lowered.
What do u have on your fit? Are those 17s?
 
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:40 AM
  #10  
GE8749EW's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 40
From: Ohio
Lower it!

I just bought a set of used Teins and plan on adding some red lugs and center cap stickers to spruce up the stockies! Oh yeah, 5mm spacers for the rear too!
 
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:48 AM
  #11  
jdmjunkie561's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,585
From: palm beach,FL
5 Year Member
Slamm that ish!!!! Coilovers FTW
 
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 08:59 PM
  #12  
pluspeedgd3's Avatar
Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 20
From: PHILIPPINES
Originally Posted by jdmjunkie561
Slamm that ish!!!! Coilovers FTW
+1 slam the car fist and then rims!
 
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:22 PM
  #13  
NickHimSelf's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 14
From: California
Originally Posted by jdmjunkie561
Slamm that ish!!!! Coilovers FTW
what coil overs do you recommend?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Clownfyre
2nd Generation GE8 Specific Wheel & Tire Sub-Forum
18
Aug 14, 2013 11:13 PM
umiekun
SoCal Classifieds
51
Jul 9, 2009 11:30 PM
kdean101
2nd Generation (GE 08-13)
17
Feb 14, 2009 09:53 AM
rawrItsJello
General Fit Talk
11
Mar 30, 2008 03:39 PM
smora
Fit Suspension & Brake Modifications
5
Feb 24, 2007 09:49 AM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:50 PM.