MODS/ACCESSORIES for the GK
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I went on the Wheelskins website and could not figure out how to special order. I then noticed the 2003-2005 civic SI wheel size is 14 1/4 X 3 7/8. So, I just ordered that wheel cover in perforated Red top and bottom with black sides. I ordered black with red inserts seat covers from GT so this will be color coordinated. I will not mess with wheels or exterior mods. This website gives you many ideas on customizing your FIT. Bill#22335
REply: If its the same size your in good shape. When it arrives make sure you have a couple of hours to spare cause that's how long its gonna take to do it properly. Can't go wrong for $50, plus, its made it our good 'ol USA!!!!
- rttby
REply: If its the same size your in good shape. When it arrives make sure you have a couple of hours to spare cause that's how long its gonna take to do it properly. Can't go wrong for $50, plus, its made it our good 'ol USA!!!!
- rttbyReply: Could it be that the LX has a different sized wheel???? 14 1/4 x 3 7/8 is exact for my LX. Measured before ordering and its been on the car since a month ago. Let us know how the replacement works out. - rttby
Last edited by ROTTBOY; Oct 25, 2014 at 03:31 AM.
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NORIPWR's LED Trunk DIY Mod
For those who haven't come across this, here is a great thread from NORIPWR. 
Definitely in my plans for next week!!!!!!
Definitely in my plans for next week!!!!!!
So I wanted an additional light in my trunk to see the stuff on the side that's generally not lit because you know ... sometimes it's really dark at night and these old beady eyes can't see well.
I had an extra trunk light lens assembly but you can use any lamp assembly, and the white LED with 3M sticky tape backing on Amazon works really well too - however I don't recommend attaching them straight on the cloth interior without some form of heat sink since they get really hot.
Amazon.com: LEMONBEST Pack of 4 New Energy-saving Vehicle White COB LED Dome Light Roof Lamp Car Interior Plate COB LED Light For Lighting In Car Reading Light: Automotive
Those LEDs are REALLY bright but I chose not to use them because they don't fit in the OEM lens assembly. Tangent aside, here goes. Oh btw I took some of these pics backwards.
Lower the rear seats first. You're going to have to pull apart the left side plastic panel in the trunk. Use something flat, slip it under the plastic, pry up, then use your fingers to pry it off slowly. It will also pull part of the interior fabric with it. This is ok.
You will have to remove 7 screws circled in orange. One is hidden by felt tape.
When you have removed the screws, take off the plastic covering.
Place a lens assembly or lamp assembly of your choice on the plastic and mask it with some painter's tape so you know where to cut/dremel.
Dremel or cut off the piece with your favorite stress relief tool. Sand off and make it look pretty. Or try to.
Test fit your assembly to make sure it's a snug fit but also capable of removal.
Now pull back on the other plastic with the stock light. You're going to have to tap the wires there to power up your upcoming new trunk lights. It's the same method as the first step, except you don't have to unscrew anything. Just remove the stock lens assembly, unplug the OEM harness and then tap the wires. Then re-route your new tapped wires to the other side.
The best place to put those new tapped wires through is the hole that is circled yellow. That hole will allow the wires to go through and into the plastic shroud once you screw it back on. If you are using the OEM lens assembly, you will also have to cut the fabric covering along the dashed orange lines to allow room for the assembly. So just cut and make a flap. Don't have to worry about a "hole" in the fabric since once you put the plastic shroud and screw it back on, it will cover that "hole".
Wired through. You can choose to connect the new tapped wires to the OEM connectors for that "OEM harness look" or just female connectors you can pick up at home depot. They fit fine but a bit snug.
Just reassemble connect everything and the lights should work.
I had an extra trunk light lens assembly but you can use any lamp assembly, and the white LED with 3M sticky tape backing on Amazon works really well too - however I don't recommend attaching them straight on the cloth interior without some form of heat sink since they get really hot.
Amazon.com: LEMONBEST Pack of 4 New Energy-saving Vehicle White COB LED Dome Light Roof Lamp Car Interior Plate COB LED Light For Lighting In Car Reading Light: Automotive
Those LEDs are REALLY bright but I chose not to use them because they don't fit in the OEM lens assembly. Tangent aside, here goes. Oh btw I took some of these pics backwards.
Lower the rear seats first. You're going to have to pull apart the left side plastic panel in the trunk. Use something flat, slip it under the plastic, pry up, then use your fingers to pry it off slowly. It will also pull part of the interior fabric with it. This is ok.
You will have to remove 7 screws circled in orange. One is hidden by felt tape.
When you have removed the screws, take off the plastic covering.
Place a lens assembly or lamp assembly of your choice on the plastic and mask it with some painter's tape so you know where to cut/dremel.
Dremel or cut off the piece with your favorite stress relief tool. Sand off and make it look pretty. Or try to.
Test fit your assembly to make sure it's a snug fit but also capable of removal.
Now pull back on the other plastic with the stock light. You're going to have to tap the wires there to power up your upcoming new trunk lights. It's the same method as the first step, except you don't have to unscrew anything. Just remove the stock lens assembly, unplug the OEM harness and then tap the wires. Then re-route your new tapped wires to the other side.
The best place to put those new tapped wires through is the hole that is circled yellow. That hole will allow the wires to go through and into the plastic shroud once you screw it back on. If you are using the OEM lens assembly, you will also have to cut the fabric covering along the dashed orange lines to allow room for the assembly. So just cut and make a flap. Don't have to worry about a "hole" in the fabric since once you put the plastic shroud and screw it back on, it will cover that "hole".
Wired through. You can choose to connect the new tapped wires to the OEM connectors for that "OEM harness look" or just female connectors you can pick up at home depot. They fit fine but a bit snug.
Just reassemble connect everything and the lights should work.
Last edited by ROTTBOY; Oct 25, 2014 at 02:04 PM.
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Decided to solve my lack of lighting in the rear cargo area with (4) 16mm bolt LED's in the cargo compartment and (4) in the hatchback.
The results are amazing! Super bright now when I raise the hatch. Check out the pics.
The results are amazing! Super bright now when I raise the hatch. Check out the pics.
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Decided to solve my lack of lighting in the rear cargo area with (4) 16mm bolt LED's in the cargo compartment and (4) in the hatchback.
The results are amazing! Super bright now when I raise the hatch. Check out the pics.
2015 Honda Fit Cargo LED's - YouTube
The results are amazing! Super bright now when I raise the hatch. Check out the pics.
2015 Honda Fit Cargo LED's - YouTube
How did you wire them in/what did you wire them to? (This isn't a project I'll probably ever be able to do myself, but I'm curious as hell because it looks so good, and I'm a total sucker for MORE BRIGHTNESS!)
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Beautiful! How about a link to those lights and some tips on running the wires?
Are these the lights?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-NEW-3-4-CLEAR-WHITE-LED-CLEARANCE-MARKER-BULLET-LIGHTS-W-BLACK-TRIM-RING-/281476235860?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41894a8254&vxp=mtr
Are these the lights?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-NEW-3-4-CLEAR-WHITE-LED-CLEARANCE-MARKER-BULLET-LIGHTS-W-BLACK-TRIM-RING-/281476235860?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41894a8254&vxp=mtr
Last edited by SilverEX15; Oct 28, 2014 at 06:48 AM.
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Thanks! First I ordered another OEM cargo light from Honda that has an on/off switch (I will have to post the part number later I don't have it in front of me right now). This way, I can turn all of the cargo lights off if I want to.
I soldered 2 supply wires to that switch to power the LEDs with.
I will try to get a DIY posted.
All of my LED lighting was purchased online at Oznium.com.
I have had great success with everything that I have bought from him.
The LEDs in the cargo area are the 16mm LED Bolt lights ( these little lights are unbelievably bright!)
Again, I will try to post more info tonight as well as a link to my Daytime Running Lights modification.
I also ordered the green 6mm LEDs for cup holder lighting which I just completed.
COmment: Another practical and useful interior light mod. Great job!!!! Post/Thread your DIY. - rttby
I soldered 2 supply wires to that switch to power the LEDs with.
I will try to get a DIY posted.
All of my LED lighting was purchased online at Oznium.com.
I have had great success with everything that I have bought from him.
The LEDs in the cargo area are the 16mm LED Bolt lights ( these little lights are unbelievably bright!)
Again, I will try to post more info tonight as well as a link to my Daytime Running Lights modification.
I also ordered the green 6mm LEDs for cup holder lighting which I just completed.
COmment: Another practical and useful interior light mod. Great job!!!!
Post/Thread your DIY. - rttby
Last edited by ROTTBOY; Oct 30, 2014 at 09:05 AM.
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From: Oakley ca
Did u get it aligned after you lowered it.? if you did how far off was the camber. And where they able to adjuste it I have the same Springs same color GK I want to lower mine but I commute so I need to get the alignment done as soon as I lower it. Looks great man
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From: Walnut, CA
that camber is not adjustable unless you get camber bolts.
i think toe maybe slightly off.
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Cool thanks for the reply bro. I want to install mine soon but I think I'm in have to find me some camber bolts then. did you get any bolts? or know where I may be able to find them?