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SilverEX15 08-29-2014 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by 15BlkPrl (Post 1260000)
[URL=http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/gilbert_felix2/media/imagejpg1_zpsafd9cff7.jpg.html]
LED bulbs soon to go in.

Those bulbs are a great deal. So many for so little. I had to pry the little contact wires out a bit in some of them. Also, if one doesn't light, turn it around in the socket. They're very bright.

Bigbadvoodooguru 08-29-2014 04:41 PM

I added some Toyota/Subaru quality to my Fit, I believe it was a stock exhaust tip from my FRS. Needed a longer bolt but it fits and looks great.
I also forgot that I hit the rear tow loop with black paint the day after I got the car, so you don't see this giant white thing jutting out the bottom.

SilverEX15 08-29-2014 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by Bigbadvoodooguru (Post 1260012)
I added some Toyota/Subaru quality to my Fit, I believe it was a stock exhaust tip from my FRS. Needed a longer bolt but it fits and looks great.
I also forgot that I hit the rear tow loop with black paint the day after I got the car, so you don't see this giant white thing jutting out the bottom.

That hook is great for jacking up both rear wheels at once. I had that on my '80 and '97 Civics. I wish they had a central jacking point in front.

Myxalplyx 08-29-2014 05:42 PM


Originally Posted by Bigbadvoodooguru (Post 1259469)
This also means you are putting 4.2% more miles on your vehicle odometer.
Over 30,000 miles that is 1260 miles that you didn't actually drive.
Which puts you that much faster out of warranty
and depreciates the value of your vehicle faster (nobody will believe you or care about smaller tires)
It will also potentially raise your insurance as it bumps up the number of miles you are driving (or not driving...?)

^^Good points! Not to sound like a douche but I drive four other cars as well so it'll probably be out of warranty year wise before miles driven. Also, future mods that I do will potentially take it out of warranty anyways. I'm not concerned about warranty as Hondas are typically reliable.

If something goes wrong outside of warranty, I'm cool either way. I'm probably one of the last people on this forum that'll complain about anything going wrong on the vehicle. I like to live life a little. Have fun with any and all mods you are considering doing. Thanks!

rodney 08-29-2014 07:30 PM


Originally Posted by Myxalplyx (Post 1259358)
New Shoes: Kosei K1 TS 14" (Wheel/Tire 25.2lbs, stock whee/tire was 33.6lbs)
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/90...537/keeE5m.jpg

answers my queston if you can fit 14" wheels on a 2015. thanks!

TofuShop 08-29-2014 08:00 PM

Just installed my WC Lathewerks shift knob. Lots of pics here:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...nt-bronze.html

nicco 08-30-2014 02:24 AM

I might get one of these shark fin antennas. Don't think they are offered here in Australia. Works out to about $85 plus post.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...44758074016553

https://www.facebook.com/HondaAccess...type=3&theater

Pf9938 08-30-2014 08:34 AM


Originally Posted by nicco (Post 1260157)
I might get one of these shark fin antennas. Don't think they are offered here in Australia. Works out to about $85 plus post.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...44758074016553

https://www.facebook.com/HondaAccess...type=3&theater

Those fog lights on the Facebook link would be pretty cool

cheesewhiz 08-31-2014 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by Bigbadvoodooguru (Post 1260012)
I hit the rear tow loop with black paint the day after I got the car, so you don't see this giant white thing jutting out the bottom.

HA-HA! Did the same (first few days) after several people asked "What's that thing?". It really did look cheesy on the white FIT.

cheesewhiz 08-31-2014 11:42 AM

Magnetic Bra
 
Someone previously posted an eBay link for this MagnetBra. I bought one as I already have a few chips on my hood. Pretty simple, easy to install and maintain.

Very important that the hood is entirely cleaned and absolutely free of dust and debris. I waxed the hood as well as the underside of the bra (several coats) with Collinite No.845 Insulator Wax (very resilient, long lasting protectant).

Here's PICS:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...pictureid=9179

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...pictureid=9178

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...pictureid=9177

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...pictureid=9176

SilverEX15 08-31-2014 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by cheesewhiz (Post 1260384)
Someone previously posted an eBay link for this MagnetBra. I bought one as I already have a few chips on my hood. Pretty simple, easy to install and maintain.

Very important that the hood is entirely cleaned and absolutely free of dust and debris. I waxed the hood as well as the underside of the bra (several coats) with Collinite No.845 Insulator Wax (very resilient, long lasting protectant).

I wonder what the longterm effect on the paint will be. That's definitely an area prone to chips. I might try the 3M product. They make it 12" wide. Does that fold under the edges of the hood? It looks like the whole thing is one big magnet. Do they recommend removing it occasionally? I got that recommendation with my doorhandle cup area protectors - also magnetic.

Here's a link.

http://www.magnetbra.com/order_a_bra.php#Honda

Rampo 08-31-2014 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by SilverEX15 (Post 1260398)
I wonder what the longterm effect on the paint will be. That's definitely an area prone to chips. I might try the 3M product. They make it 12" wide. Does that fold under the edges of the hood? It looks like the whole thing is one big magnet. Do they recommend removing it occasionally? I got that recommendation with my doorhandle cup area protectors - also magnetic.

Here's a link.

http://www.magnetbra.com/order_a_bra.php#Honda

I have had the Magnetbra on my GE for 2 years with no affect on the paint. I have found some pretty good nicks in the bra, which surely would have been paint nicks had the bra not been there. Just have to remember to take it off every few months and clean and re-wax like the op did on the initial installation. Bonus Tip: when cleaning, only lift one half of the bra while cleaning. Leave the other side stuck down. When finished with one side, stick it back down, and then lift the other side to clean. This method avoids realigning the bra because one side is always holding the original position when lifting the other side.

SilverEX15 08-31-2014 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by Rampo (Post 1260399)
I have had the Magnetbra on my GE for 2 years with no affect on the paint. I have found some pretty good nicks in the bra, which surely would have been paint nicks had the bra not been there. Just have to remember to take it off every few months and clean and re-wax like the op did on the initial installation. Bonus Tip: when cleaning, only lift one half of the bra while cleaning. Leave the other side stuck down. When finished with one side, stick it back down, and then lift the other side to clean. This method avoids realigning the bra because one side is always holding the original position when lifting the other side.

Sounds good, but of course, the whole bumper/fender area below that is exposed. I guess you have to draw the line somewhere. My car is silver, but my son's is black, so he might want one.

SilverEX15 08-31-2014 01:26 PM

I just ordered this - the cheapest I've seem this 3M product.

12"x48" Clear Hood Bra Bumper 3M Paint Protection Stone Guard Vinyl Film Decals | eBay

cheesewhiz 08-31-2014 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by SilverEX15 (Post 1260398)
I wonder what the longterm effect on the paint will be. That's definitely an area prone to chips. I might try the 3M product. They make it 12" wide. Does that fold under the edges of the hood? It looks like the whole thing is one big magnet. Do they recommend removing it occasionally? I got that recommendation with my doorhandle cup area protectors - also magnetic.

Here's a link.

Magnetic Car Bras, Auto Hood Bra and Nose Mask for Cars, Trucks and Suvs :: Order a Bra

Thanks for including the link ... I forgot! DUH!

I actually read quite a few testimonials about this Magnetbra before purchasing. I was able to find several very positive reviews from other vehicle forums not affiliated with the manufacturer. There IS some minor upkeep, as mentioned above by Rampo.

It is the same material that magnetic signs are made from. Yes, it is one big magnetic sheet that fits right up to the front edge of the hood. It's about an inch wider than the width of the hood. The excess gets folded under the sides of the hood and a one-piece, u-shaped edging locks the entire leading edge (and sides) in place. The edging also prevents theft as the hood must be opened and edging removed to lift the magnet.

cheesewhiz 08-31-2014 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by SilverEX15 (Post 1260406)
I just ordered this - the cheapest I've seem this 3M product.

12"x48" Clear Hood Bra Bumper 3M Paint Protection Stone Guard Vinyl Film Decals | eBay

Thanks! I am going to order some of this as well ... minimally for the head lights and door sills. See how it works then maybe the front bumper.

SilverEX15 08-31-2014 05:26 PM


Originally Posted by cheesewhiz (Post 1260433)
Thanks! I am going to order some of this as well ... minamally for the head lights and door sills. See how it works then maybe the front bumper.

I used this for the door sills.

Bigbadvoodooguru 08-31-2014 06:18 PM

I just masked off and put a thick coat of plastidip over the door sills... protected from my wife's heels about 5x now judging from the scuff marks...

cheesewhiz 08-31-2014 08:40 PM

Plastidip
 

Originally Posted by Bigbadvoodooguru (Post 1260443)
I just masked off and put a thick coat of plastidip over the door sills... protected from my wife's heels about 5x now judging from the scuff marks...

Hmmmmm ... I thought of Plastidip for the hood but thought I would make a real asymetrical mess of it. But the door sills? Can you please post some PICS? Would love to see the end result!

15BlkPrl 09-01-2014 09:32 AM

Can we get a mod to make this a sticky??? Are there any mods on in this section??


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