MODS/ACCESSORIES for the GK
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 57
From: Little Rock, AR
I think it looks pretty good. I'm torn between trying an $80 polycarbonite universal splitter from eBay or just going the Home Depot cheapo lip.
Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 938
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
I thought that there was some kind of lip already underneath the car? It is not very tall, which is good for me, as the snow is coming and I need all the clearance I can get. I'm wondering if the Fit is too low for the snow?
Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,620
From: Connecticut
HDMI Mirroring While Driving: Step my Step Procedure
Not a mod, but a worthy hack worth noting to the forum community.
***The SNAPSHOT step does NOT work, so skip it. Supposedly it will save the setting but it does not work, least for the 6MT Still once you memorize the screens it takes me about 20 seconds to flip the error menu off and I'm off and running!
****DISABLING THE DD VSP ERROR MENU I'VE HEARD MAY CAUSE SOME ISSUES WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS. RE-ENABLING THE ERROR WILL FIX ANY POTENTIAL BUGS. NONE OF THE USDM FITS HAVE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL FOR 2015. I DON'T THINK ITS THAT TERRIBLE TO CAUSE A MAJOR MALFUNCTION THOUGH.
***The SNAPSHOT step does NOT work, so skip it. Supposedly it will save the setting but it does not work, least for the 6MT Still once you memorize the screens it takes me about 20 seconds to flip the error menu off and I'm off and running!
****DISABLING THE DD VSP ERROR MENU I'VE HEARD MAY CAUSE SOME ISSUES WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS. RE-ENABLING THE ERROR WILL FIX ANY POTENTIAL BUGS. NONE OF THE USDM FITS HAVE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL FOR 2015. I DON'T THINK ITS THAT TERRIBLE TO CAUSE A MAJOR MALFUNCTION THOUGH.
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 605
From: CD
I guess too low for the snow is subjective: it depends on the amount of snow and how well the roads are maintained.
Snow is not an issue for me.
Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 605
From: CD
I didn't see the splitters out there but I don't think I could A/X in my current class with one. This one is a kit from All-Fit.
New Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1
From: Paldale, CA. 93551
Is your top tail light blacked out? Ive been looking into blacking out the reflectors (dont know if I can separate the red cover from the reflector yet). Also looking to black out or D/C the LEDs of the top stop light.
Also, how much was your tint job and what kind did you use?
Love the white gen 3!
Also, how much was your tint job and what kind did you use?
Love the white gen 3!
Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 22
From: Virginia
I've been trying to decide if I want to go this route..glad you posted up a picture. I'm still on the fence. I wish something aftermarket would come out that would fit the US front end .
I keep drooling looking all the lips overseas.
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 605
From: CD
I like it for the flexibility and it's cheap. It's pretty low and it scrapes on some entrances.
Here's more pics: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1328994
The "gotchas":
Smaller front brace will need to be mounted facing forwards, not 180 facing backwards as pictured. It will just rotate if installed as above.
You cannot over tighten forward bolt as the "nut" is the plastic housing of the headlights.
The paint there will get scratched.
Hood opens up a little farther back.
When you open or close the hood, you can see the front bodywork and headlight housing flex (only a bit) just under the front brace.
Attach the strut to the front brace first b/c if you have to compress it, it's easier to compress it forwards, rather than pushing the hood away from the hood prop if you did the longer brace first.
Don't lose that pin!
Last edited by Action Jackson; Dec 13, 2015 at 01:18 PM.
Got a stainless steel glove box handle stick on trim.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281643303768?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Problem is, that it's 2 mm too tall. So you can install it, and it will cut into your fingers, or install it higher, and you can't open your glove box.
Return requested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281643303768?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Problem is, that it's 2 mm too tall. So you can install it, and it will cut into your fingers, or install it higher, and you can't open your glove box.
Return requested.
New Member
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 9
From: VA
Drummingfish, I paid $159 on eBay for my set from motoringmax. Assuming that they are all being made at the same factory in central China I can only recommend working with a merchant with a high service rating. I would give the quality a 7.5/8 out of 10, but is still definately worth it from a safety point of view. The increase in lighted area is substantial and all those LEDs keep the tailgaters at bay.
Also: do NOT trust the wiring diagram, I had to re-pin both of the harness extensions that came with mine to get them to function as described; not difficult, just frustrating, so test your leads early in the installation. You will tap the black, white, and green/white leads running to the stock taillights. If you only have LEDs under braking, try swapping the red and white leads to the pillars. That was the problem with mine.
Supplies Needed:
10mm socket
wire strippers
heat shrink
basic soldiering kit
friend to turn lights on/off and hit the brake pedal
An hour to figure out the first one, 20 minutes to install the 2nd.
You won't be disappointed with the results when you see these things in action.
I want to get these for my sister's new fit. They look good. Any issues other than the wiring which is an easy fix? Any leaking/fogging...etc. Overall do they look like OEM when they are lit up? Any LEDS burn out...etc.
Thanks,
-Nigel
Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 22
From: Edmundston
Heres my 2015 lx fit 
-16" fast mag
-interior led
-led for liscence plate
-custom led tail light
-headlight led
-blinker led
-foglight led
-24" led bar
-k & n air filter
-honda type r shift knob
-spoon sports n1 catback exhaust
-jl audio 10" subwoofer with 500 watt rms amp
-plastidipped honda emblem
-i-vtec emblem and sticker
-35% tint all over
-16" fast mag
-interior led
-led for liscence plate
-custom led tail light
-headlight led
-blinker led
-foglight led
-24" led bar
-k & n air filter
-honda type r shift knob
-spoon sports n1 catback exhaust
-jl audio 10" subwoofer with 500 watt rms amp
-plastidipped honda emblem
-i-vtec emblem and sticker
-35% tint all over
Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,620
From: Connecticut
Heres my 2015 lx fit
-16" fast mag
-interior led
-led for liscence plate
-custom led tail light
-headlight led
-blinker led
-foglight led
-24" led bar
-k & n air filter
-honda type r shift knob
-spoon sports n1 catback exhaust
-jl audio 10" subwoofer with 500 watt rms amp
-plastidipped honda emblem
-i-vtec emblem and sticker
-35% tint all over
-16" fast mag
-interior led
-led for liscence plate
-custom led tail light
-headlight led
-blinker led
-foglight led
-24" led bar
-k & n air filter
-honda type r shift knob
-spoon sports n1 catback exhaust
-jl audio 10" subwoofer with 500 watt rms amp
-plastidipped honda emblem
-i-vtec emblem and sticker
-35% tint all over
Where did you get it?
What Model?
How did you wire it? My thought was to wire with the fog light relay.
How does it look at night? Likely a 60 degree spot pattern I'd imagine.
Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 22
From: Edmundston
Hi, yes it is behing my grille! The led bar is bolted to my bumper and wired directly to the battery and a switch in the interior. I got if off ebay, it's a cree 24" 240W, I was impressed the first time that I tried it at night!!
Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 664
From: Madison TN
And what do the local LEOs have to say about that light bar? I'm afraid that it would cause all sorts of consternation here in Tennessee.
Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 164
From: fu
I waited as long as I could for K&N to bring a cold air intake to market for the GK5 and got tired of waiting.
My AEM Intake arrived yesterday and this morning it went into the Fit. Part# AEM 21-748C $249.99 on Amazon Delivery time 7 days
The AEM installation was not without it's issues:
1) The instructions call for an 8mm socket to remove the hose clamp on the transition coupler. It isn't. It is (probably) 3mm which I didn't have and I doubt you do either. Be careful taking a screwdriver to it, the phillips head is soft and easily stripped.
2) While the instructions are (for the most part) very detailed, there is a step and diagram missing before "carefully remove stock airbox" that should say "Locate these two bolts under and behind the stock airbox and remove them " otherwise that sucker isn't going anywhere!
3) Finally, there was alot of mold flash left behind in the MAFS opening that had to be removed with a fine metal file before the Mass Air Flow Sensor could be fitted into it. Also, the gunmetal grey finish had clumped around the edges where the sensor is meant to sit flush which also had to be filed/shaved away to ensure a good seal.
Having now installed the K&N on my GE8 and an AEM on my GK5 I have to say that K&N got it right and AEM got it close. The sound is certainly an improvement over stock, I will report back with driving impressions and fuel efficiency changes in a few tankfulls.
If anyone is curious, the Tanabe strut tower brace does not interfere with the installation at all. The heat sheald can be maneuvered into position without scratching either piece.