MODS/ACCESSORIES for the GK
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Shokan, NY
Sure thing. Here's the link:
eBay link
As mentioned, I ended up buying direct, which saved me a bit. I bought the set of lights and the OEM Jazz badge, and they were $820.00 delivered to my door (including shipping). Spendy, like I said, but you only live once, right?
The lights are *not* a plug and play install. If you check out Rottboy's thread on the upper light install, you'll see you have to tap the license plate light circuit to drive the LEDs - not a huge deal, though.
The main brake lights required a bit of hacking (literally and figuratively) as the light bulb sockets are different from USDM to JDM.
eBay link
As mentioned, I ended up buying direct, which saved me a bit. I bought the set of lights and the OEM Jazz badge, and they were $820.00 delivered to my door (including shipping). Spendy, like I said, but you only live once, right?
The lights are *not* a plug and play install. If you check out Rottboy's thread on the upper light install, you'll see you have to tap the license plate light circuit to drive the LEDs - not a huge deal, though.
The main brake lights required a bit of hacking (literally and figuratively) as the light bulb sockets are different from USDM to JDM.
Here is mine installed. I may take it off as I don't like the bolt showing underneath. I could also not get all three bolts fastened...had to only use two. Does my install look correct? I know it should be straight forward, but I was not sure how far on to the exhaust to place it?
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From: The Middle West
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 78
From: Brisbane, Australia
now I kinda want to swap out my AUDM tail lights for these...
HONDA JAZZ GK5 2014-ONWARD TAIL LIGHT AXIS STYLE BLACK HOUSING - PernakPernikMobil.Com
HONDA JAZZ GK5 2014-ONWARD TAIL LIGHT AXIS STYLE BLACK HOUSING - PernakPernikMobil.Com
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 321
From: Md
Sigh..... I hate waiting and yet there is a container out there on a ship, headed to the US from Japan, with some goodies for me......Mmmmmmm I <3 JDM.... I<3 Carbon Fiber....
Last edited by 15BlkPrl; Nov 17, 2014 at 11:04 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 7
From: United States
Glossy Black Vinyl Roof (Done)
15" O.Z. Ultraleggera - Black Painted (Done)
30% tint all around (Done)
20% tint stripe - Front (Done)
Interior LEDs (Done)
License Plate LEDs (Done)
Philips BlueVision Ultra Headlights (Done)
Yankee Candle Black Coconut Air Freshener (Done)
OEM All Weather Floor Mats (Done)
OEM Rear Cargo Tray (Done)
Mudguards (Done)
McGard Wheel Locks - Chrome (Done)
Broadway BW844 270mm Type-A Flat Mirror (Done)
To Do:
Katzkin 100% Leather Interior - Mahogany Leather, Ivory Stitching, Center Console, Door Inserts
Dash Cam (Don't know what kind yet)
Sunshade
Chrome window sill trim
Considering:
Exhaust
Rain Guard
Open to suggestions, if anyone's got any. Looking mostly for cosmetic changes and maybe minor performance changes that the dealer won't bitch about (CAI, Exhaust, etc)
15" O.Z. Ultraleggera - Black Painted (Done)
30% tint all around (Done)
20% tint stripe - Front (Done)
Interior LEDs (Done)
License Plate LEDs (Done)
Philips BlueVision Ultra Headlights (Done)
Yankee Candle Black Coconut Air Freshener (Done)
OEM All Weather Floor Mats (Done)
OEM Rear Cargo Tray (Done)
Mudguards (Done)
McGard Wheel Locks - Chrome (Done)
Broadway BW844 270mm Type-A Flat Mirror (Done)
To Do:
Katzkin 100% Leather Interior - Mahogany Leather, Ivory Stitching, Center Console, Door Inserts
Dash Cam (Don't know what kind yet)
Sunshade
Chrome window sill trim
Considering:
Exhaust
Rain Guard
Open to suggestions, if anyone's got any. Looking mostly for cosmetic changes and maybe minor performance changes that the dealer won't bitch about (CAI, Exhaust, etc)
Last edited by aderon; Nov 22, 2014 at 02:31 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 29
From: Charlotte, NC
Curious to see how this came out. Did you also wrap the rear roof spoiler? I have had this done on previous cars and am considering doing the entire roof with the spoiler.
Any pics?!
Any pics?!
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 54
From: Columbus, GA
Just got my car last week; so no mods yet. I'm currently looking for a reliable window tint installer in my area. I think tint really makes a white car come alive. I have ordered a blue LED push button momentary switch. Hopefully, the blue LED will match the other lighted instrumentation. The switch will be installed in one of the blank spots on the lower left side of the dash to operate a remote garage door opener hidden under the dash. The remote is 12V; so I will hard wire it to switched power. It will not operate if the ignition is off; so anyone breaking into my car at night can't use the remote to enter my house through the garage.
I want to do something fairly quickly about protective measures for my car. I will need floor mats and cargo mats. I just haven't done enough research to decide what to buy yet.
I also want to get protective covering for the bottom of the door jambs and the painted surface below the rear hatch. Once again, I'm not sure which direction to go in this regard.
I want to do something fairly quickly about protective measures for my car. I will need floor mats and cargo mats. I just haven't done enough research to decide what to buy yet.
I also want to get protective covering for the bottom of the door jambs and the painted surface below the rear hatch. Once again, I'm not sure which direction to go in this regard.
Last edited by napr; Nov 18, 2014 at 12:25 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,241
From: Shokan, NY
Just got my car last week; so no mods yet. I'm currently looking for a reliable window tint installer in my area. I think tint really makes a white car come alive. I have ordered a blue LED push button momentary switch. Hopefully, the blue LED will match the other lighted instrumentation. The switch will be installed in one of the blank spots on the lower left side of the dash to operate a remote garage door opener hidden under the dash. The remote is 12V; so I will hard wire it to switched power. It will not operate if the ignition is off; so anyone breaking into my car at night can't use the remote to enter my house through the garage.
I want to do something fairly quickly about protective measures for my car. I will need floor mats and cargo mats. I just haven't done enough research to decide what to buy yet.
I also want to get protective covering for the bottom of the door jambs and the painted surface below the rear hatch. Once again, I'm not sure which direction to go in this regard.
I want to do something fairly quickly about protective measures for my car. I will need floor mats and cargo mats. I just haven't done enough research to decide what to buy yet.
I also want to get protective covering for the bottom of the door jambs and the painted surface below the rear hatch. Once again, I'm not sure which direction to go in this regard.
As for the garage door opener, I wanted to do the same thing, but I couldn't. I tried soldering wires onto the contacts in the remote - no good. It was too intermittent. I asked for suggestions here and on another forum. I got a response from a guy in Kansas who solders for a living. I sent it to him, and he did the soldering and returned it. He did a very nice job, but it was still intermittent. At $60 a piece, I'm not going to take a chance on any more remotes. I think a lot depends on the remote itself and how easy it is to make the connections.
After making the connections, I used liquid tape to seal everything. Then I drilled a hole in the black plate and attached the switch.
I got the switches from Advance Auto Parts. I have the pushbutton switch wired and attached to the third blank, but I don't yet have a use for it.
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Posts: 3,241
From: Shokan, NY
Take a look at the Visual Garage shark fin antenna. My son and I each got one for our Fits.
http://visualgarage.com/
Also, Amazon has an assortment of 3M plastic film. I put some on the rear bumper and the door sills. It's very easy to apply. My son has some bubbles in the piece on his bumper because he took it to a car wash before it was completely set. It's still better than getting the bumper scratched, though.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 54
From: Columbus, GA
I have two switches in those blanks. I tried two toggle switches, but they didn't fit, and I didn't want to modify the car. Below you can see what I did.
As for the garage door opener, I wanted to do the same thing, but I couldn't. I tried soldering wires onto the contacts in the remote - no good. It was too intermittent. I asked for suggestions here and on another forum. I got a response from a guy in Kansas who solders for a living. I sent it to him, and he did the soldering and returned it. He did a very nice job, but it was still intermittent. At $60 a piece, I'm not going to take a chance on any more remotes. I think a lot depends on the remote itself and how easy it is to make the connections.
After making the connections, I used liquid tape to seal everything. Then I drilled a hole in the black plate and attached the switch.
(Images deleted to save band width)
I got the switches from Advance Auto Parts. I have the pushbutton switch wired and attached to the third blank, but I don't yet have a use for it.
As for the garage door opener, I wanted to do the same thing, but I couldn't. I tried soldering wires onto the contacts in the remote - no good. It was too intermittent. I asked for suggestions here and on another forum. I got a response from a guy in Kansas who solders for a living. I sent it to him, and he did the soldering and returned it. He did a very nice job, but it was still intermittent. At $60 a piece, I'm not going to take a chance on any more remotes. I think a lot depends on the remote itself and how easy it is to make the connections.
After making the connections, I used liquid tape to seal everything. Then I drilled a hole in the black plate and attached the switch.
(Images deleted to save band width)
I got the switches from Advance Auto Parts. I have the pushbutton switch wired and attached to the third blank, but I don't yet have a use for it.
I got the WeatherTech mats for the front. They have high sides, so dirt doesn't get to the carpets. in the rear, I have the Honda cargo Tray - also with high sides.
Take a look at the Visual Garage shark fin antenna. My son and I each got one for our Fits.
http://visualgarage.com/
Also, Amazon has an assortment of 3M plastic film. I put some on the rear bumper and the door sills. It's very easy to apply. My son has some bubbles in the piece on his bumper because he took it to a car wash before it was completely set. It's still better than getting the bumper scratched, though.
Amazon.com: 3M Clear Bra Paint Protection Bulk Film Roll 6-by-48-inches: Automotive
Amazon.com: XPEL Clear Universal Door Sill Guard (60" x 2.75") Paint Protection Film Kit: Automotive
Take a look at the Visual Garage shark fin antenna. My son and I each got one for our Fits.
http://visualgarage.com/
Also, Amazon has an assortment of 3M plastic film. I put some on the rear bumper and the door sills. It's very easy to apply. My son has some bubbles in the piece on his bumper because he took it to a car wash before it was completely set. It's still better than getting the bumper scratched, though.
Amazon.com: 3M Clear Bra Paint Protection Bulk Film Roll 6-by-48-inches: Automotive
Amazon.com: XPEL Clear Universal Door Sill Guard (60" x 2.75") Paint Protection Film Kit: Automotive
A couple of other questions about the antenna. What was the cost; and is the installation difficult?
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From: Columbus, GA
Window Tinting
Welp, another day another dollar...actually $285. I took the Fit in for tint today. After a lot of research, I took it a local place that everyone recommended. I am totally pleased with their work; and the installation is flawless. I'm not too pleased with the final results, though. It was my intention to get 32% on the front windows and 20% on everything behind the driver's seat. I found out that you can't do that in Georgia unless the vehicle is a Pickup or SUV. The Fit is classified as a car; so to remain legal it must be above 32% all around. I went with legal tint. In my mind, it is too light. I suppose I can learn to live with it. It was too late for pictures when I got home...they will follow later.
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 35
From: Round Rock, TX
Welp, another day another dollar...actually $285. I took the Fit in for tint today. After a lot of research, I took it a local place that everyone recommended. I am totally pleased with their work; and the installation is flawless. I'm not too pleased with the final results, though. It was my intention to get 32% on the front windows and 20% on everything behind the driver's seat. I found out that you can't do that in Georgia unless the vehicle is a Pickup or SUV. The Fit is classified as a car; so to remain legal it must be above 32% all around. I went with legal tint. In my mind, it is too light. I suppose I can learn to live with it. It was too late for pictures when I got home...they will follow later.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 54
From: Columbus, GA
I'm not sure of the rationale behind the tint laws in Georgia. Simply put, if it is classified as a car, the percentage of light passing through the tint must be higher than 32% on all windows. If it is a pickup or SUV the front side windows must be greater than 32%. The rear side windows and the back window may be any darkness. A six inch wide strip of 32% or greater is allowed at the top of the windshield for all vehicles. No other tint of any percentage is allowed on windshields.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 29
From: Charlotte, NC
I'm not sure of the rationale behind the tint laws in Georgia. Simply put, if it is classified as a car, the percentage of light passing through the tint must be higher than 32% on all windows. If it is a pickup or SUV the front side windows must be greater than 32%. The rear side windows and the back window may be any darkness. A six inch wide strip of 32% or greater is allowed at the top of the windshield for all vehicles. No other tint of any percentage is allowed on windshields.
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,241
From: Shokan, NY
I just had my car tinted yesterday as well, and North Carolina has the same law. Since the Fit is classified as a car, it must have the same tint % all round (35%+), but an SUV/Truck must have 35%+ on the front two, and then anything on the rear windows, they can even be spray painted black.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Overall I'm happy with my 35% tint, it appears darker due to the black interior of our cars, and when I go through inspection I will pass and not have to deal with either getting the tints re-dont each year, or having to "know a guy" that will pass me.
When I lived in NJ, no tint at all was allowed on the front two windows, so if you had tinted windows, you were a target for a cop to pull you over and give you a $150 ticket.