MODS/ACCESSORIES for the GK
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 927
From: The Middle West
Thx,
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Nice work JinKisaragi. From this pic, it looks like the bottom of the silver trim in front is a bit frayed up. If so, then just use the supplied trim, pry the bottom trim away a bit, and using the fat and smooth end of the tool, push into the frayed bits to smooth it out. Works like a charm.
You might be able to do it without having to pull the trim up, by using the smaller "sharper" end of the trim tool.
Now you need to find black leather, with red stitching for the shifter boot and brake boot to finish out the modding.
You might be able to do it without having to pull the trim up, by using the smaller "sharper" end of the trim tool.
Now you need to find black leather, with red stitching for the shifter boot and brake boot to finish out the modding.
Last edited by Action Jackson; Mar 21, 2016 at 10:56 AM.
Action-jackson and you got the steering wheel cover right. It's affordable (half the cost of Wheelskins), it looks OEM and its leather!!! The car's interior looks like factory. Good job fellows. Am sure there will be lot's of FF's that will follow this mod sooner than later. Keep up the share.
The Wheelskins is a very nice and thick high quality leather. This wrap is stretched leather, but doesn't feel "cheap".
The Wheelskins also has a nice, slightly gripper feel to it. This wrap is slightly less so, but then again, so was the OEM leather wheel.
At this price, it's one mod WORTH doing.
Member
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 358
From: Murica
Part#: H294D
Compatibility:
2015+ Honda Fit
Chassis code: GK5
Specifications:
Approximate Drop:
Front -5mm (-0.2inch)
Rear -15mm (-0.6inch)
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 927
From: The Middle West
Honda Fit Down Sus Springs 2015+ | RS-R USA
Part#: H294D
Compatibility:
2015+ Honda Fit
Chassis code: GK5
Specifications:
Approximate Drop:
Front -5mm (-0.2inch)
Rear -15mm (-0.6inch)
Part#: H294D
Compatibility:
2015+ Honda Fit
Chassis code: GK5
Specifications:
Approximate Drop:
Front -5mm (-0.2inch)
Rear -15mm (-0.6inch)
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 358
From: Murica
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just for the back. No need on the front. Tis what I put on mine.
Just for the back. No need on the front. Tis what I put on mine.
Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 64
From: California
Nice work JinKisaragi. From this pic, it looks like the bottom of the silver trim in front is a bit frayed up. If so, then just use the supplied trim, pry the bottom trim away a bit, and using the fat and smooth end of the tool, push into the frayed bits to smooth it out. Works like a charm.
You might be able to do it without having to pull the trim up, by using the smaller "sharper" end of the trim tool.
Now you need to find black leather, with red stitching for the shifter boot and brake boot to finish out the modding.
You might be able to do it without having to pull the trim up, by using the smaller "sharper" end of the trim tool.
Now you need to find black leather, with red stitching for the shifter boot and brake boot to finish out the modding.
Member
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 358
From: Murica
2015+ Honda Fit Gk5 Buddy Club custom short shifter - Axion Industries
Saw this just got posted on Axion. Anyone had any experience with short throws (from Buddy Club or otherwise)? $120 seems pretty reasonable...
Saw this just got posted on Axion. Anyone had any experience with short throws (from Buddy Club or otherwise)? $120 seems pretty reasonable...
Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 64
From: California
2015+ Honda Fit Gk5 Buddy Club custom short shifter - Axion Industries
Saw this just got posted on Axion. Anyone had any experience with short throws (from Buddy Club or otherwise)? $120 seems pretty reasonable...
Saw this just got posted on Axion. Anyone had any experience with short throws (from Buddy Club or otherwise)? $120 seems pretty reasonable...
I do like that they now carry the buddy club seat rail for the GK5 and I have a replica Bride Vios low max seat... but don't wanna deal with the SRS.
New Member
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2
From: Dubai, UAE
Hello guys,
Any idea where I can find 2015 honda fit parts?
I need headlights, bumper, fender and other parts.
I am based in Dubai and 2015 Fit/Jazz parts are not available in the middle east market.
Many thanks.
Arif
Any idea where I can find 2015 honda fit parts?
I need headlights, bumper, fender and other parts.
I am based in Dubai and 2015 Fit/Jazz parts are not available in the middle east market.
Many thanks.
Arif
New Member
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 3
From: Wahiawa, HI
Hey brother, are you live on oahu . I think i want to have a wrap too. Where do you go get it done? TIA
Last Nov., my niece's guy suggested I have wrap installed on the front as he noticed I was quite anal about the new Fit. Told him that I already had an OEM bra but after a couple of months, I figured the convinience of "full-time" protection would be worth looking into. That, plus, a couple of FF guys have already done it to their GK's.
Lucky for me, his buddy does this business on the island, part-time, for "high-end" cars.
He cut me a deal for $160 for the bonnet, mirrors and headlights. Found that affordable so had it done today.
3M wrapping the bonnet starts
On the bonnet
Stencil for the headlights
Then again for the mirrors
Install took about three hours. In the meantime I enjoyed the cars in his garage waiting for full body wraps - a Gallardo and an R8
Then a Hurracan (correction: its an AVentador) arrives for an estimate. Owner says its first and only one, so far, on our island. I was totally humbled.
Finishing up the mirrors
Finished product in the garage
Wife is so pissed cause she says it looks the same????????????? Nutz! Most probably will let her shop again this weekend to appease the household.
Lucky for me, his buddy does this business on the island, part-time, for "high-end" cars.
He cut me a deal for $160 for the bonnet, mirrors and headlights. Found that affordable so had it done today.
3M wrapping the bonnet starts
On the bonnet
Stencil for the headlights
Then again for the mirrors
Install took about three hours. In the meantime I enjoyed the cars in his garage waiting for full body wraps - a Gallardo and an R8
Then a Hurracan (correction: its an AVentador) arrives for an estimate. Owner says its first and only one, so far, on our island. I was totally humbled.
Finishing up the mirrors
Finished product in the garage
Wife is so pissed cause she says it looks the same????????????? Nutz! Most probably will let her shop again this weekend to appease the household.
Member
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 927
From: The Middle West
I installed a JDM rear bumper cover tonight (got it back from the painters a few days ago), plus rear RS-R "Down" springs (½" drop):
It was all fairly straightforward and took maybe 1.5 hours, going at it slowly. USDM rear splash guards do not work with the JDM bumper, and the USDM rear bumper beam had to come off as well – this was not mentioned in Spoon Sports SEMA build thread where they did the same mod.
I still have to install the front springs and will do camber bolts at that time. Also still have to pull the rear brake drums to install toe shims. We have an autocross event at work in May and I plan to be READY.
More pics in my Mods thread.
UPDATE - been driving on these for a week now, and really like the improvement - noticeably flatter in the turns, and more "eager" on turn-in. Look forward to getting the front springs in.
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It was all fairly straightforward and took maybe 1.5 hours, going at it slowly. USDM rear splash guards do not work with the JDM bumper, and the USDM rear bumper beam had to come off as well – this was not mentioned in Spoon Sports SEMA build thread where they did the same mod.
I still have to install the front springs and will do camber bolts at that time. Also still have to pull the rear brake drums to install toe shims. We have an autocross event at work in May and I plan to be READY.
More pics in my Mods thread.
UPDATE - been driving on these for a week now, and really like the improvement - noticeably flatter in the turns, and more "eager" on turn-in. Look forward to getting the front springs in.
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Last edited by stembridge; Apr 5, 2016 at 12:19 PM.
Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 605
From: CD
Looks good.
I have hesitated on the toe shims because I have a theory about the excessive toe problem. I've noticed its excessive only on one side or the other, but never both. What I've noticed is the rear beam pivots on compliance bushings. The pivots not only float up/down, but side to side as well. And they float as much as a 1/2"+ on each side, so total can be more than an inch.
What does this mean?
Well, if the alignment tech pulls the car onto the rack, then turns the wheels to position the car, it can cock the whole rear end, skewing the alignment, resulting in a false reading ( more toe on one side, less on the other than it really has).
I'm not a fan of these bushings; they might make the car safer by generating understeer but they are a hassle for alignments and they contribute to body roll.
Something to consider before you attempt to correct the toe in.
I have hesitated on the toe shims because I have a theory about the excessive toe problem. I've noticed its excessive only on one side or the other, but never both. What I've noticed is the rear beam pivots on compliance bushings. The pivots not only float up/down, but side to side as well. And they float as much as a 1/2"+ on each side, so total can be more than an inch.
What does this mean?
Well, if the alignment tech pulls the car onto the rack, then turns the wheels to position the car, it can cock the whole rear end, skewing the alignment, resulting in a false reading ( more toe on one side, less on the other than it really has).
I'm not a fan of these bushings; they might make the car safer by generating understeer but they are a hassle for alignments and they contribute to body roll.
Something to consider before you attempt to correct the toe in.
Member
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 927
From: The Middle West
Well, if the alignment tech pulls the car onto the rack, then turns the wheels to position the car, it can cock the whole rear end, skewing the alignment, resulting in a false reading ( more toe on one side, less on the other than it really has).
I'm not a fan of these bushings; they might make the car safer by generating understeer but they are a hassle for alignments and they contribute to body roll.
Something to consider before you attempt to correct the toe in.
I'm not a fan of these bushings; they might make the car safer by generating understeer but they are a hassle for alignments and they contribute to body roll.
Something to consider before you attempt to correct the toe in.
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