GK5's look good with a subtle drop
Why do you care so much about rear drums?
NONE of the GK owners on this site will ever track their cars.
As such, NONE of them will ever face the actual downfalls inherent in drum brakes.
Instead, they'll reap the rewards of near zero maintenance...and continue to complain about it.
NONE of the GK owners on this site will ever track their cars.
As such, NONE of them will ever face the actual downfalls inherent in drum brakes.
Instead, they'll reap the rewards of near zero maintenance...and continue to complain about it.
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From: Modesto, CA
Why do you care so much about rear drums?
NONE of the GK owners on this site will ever track their cars.
As such, NONE of them will ever face the actual downfalls inherent in drum brakes.
Instead, they'll reap the rewards of near zero maintenance...and continue to complain about it.
NONE of the GK owners on this site will ever track their cars.
As such, NONE of them will ever face the actual downfalls inherent in drum brakes.
Instead, they'll reap the rewards of near zero maintenance...and continue to complain about it.
I think it's more of a visual thing than function to know your car got the "cool" items installed.
If Honda offered rear disc brakes as an option I'd take it due to the cool factor.
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From: Tennessee
I'm not certain from an engineering standpoint that rear discs are necessary, for a car the size and weight of the fit. I also like the fact it is cheaper to replace two rotors than it is four.
The idea of wanting them because it is newer technology, is what keeps computer makers in the black. Ten years ago when i was into building my own computers, I got caught up in that concept. I wish I had the thousands of dollars back that i spent on computer upgrades, that I really did not need. I mean, just how fast do you need that spell check to work?
The idea of wanting them because it is newer technology, is what keeps computer makers in the black. Ten years ago when i was into building my own computers, I got caught up in that concept. I wish I had the thousands of dollars back that i spent on computer upgrades, that I really did not need. I mean, just how fast do you need that spell check to work?
Well, for all intent purposes drum brakes is old technology. Granted it works but disc brakes are better even though the front brakes are used 80-90% of the time while the rear is 10-20%. I never actually had to change out the pads on the rear brakes due to low usage.
I think it's more of a visual thing than function to know your car got the "cool" items installed.
If Honda offered rear disc brakes as an option I'd take it due to the cool factor.
I think it's more of a visual thing than function to know your car got the "cool" items installed.
If Honda offered rear disc brakes as an option I'd take it due to the cool factor.
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From: Indianapolis, IN
It's not just driveways, it's curbs, parking bumpers, and the occasional rock or small creature one encounters on the road. Lowered cars look nice and work a bit better on the track, but having to worry continuously about clearance (also expressed as "being careful") really reduces the fun of driving. I've seen very careful drivers have their day (and spoilers) ruined by an anchor stake protruding a mere quarter inch from a parking bumper in front of my office. I finally brought a sledge hammer from home and whacked it down.
Manufacturers are already dropping cars pretty far simply for fuel economy reasons. Dropping a street-driven car further is really tickling the dragon.
Manufacturers are already dropping cars pretty far simply for fuel economy reasons. Dropping a street-driven car further is really tickling the dragon.
Don't be so dramatic. Tickling dragons, really? A modest drop is of NO consequence. Curbs and parking blocks?? Try not driving into them- as you are literally in control of steering. Slamming cars is useless, but most slammers have air-ride so there goes that argument, and air-ride is way nicer to have as a suspension anyway for a daily driver, let alone that you get to make the stance look better by a couple inches. EoR.
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From: Indianapolis, IN
I'm not certain from an engineering standpoint that rear discs are necessary, for a car the size and weight of the fit. I also like the fact it is cheaper to replace two rotors than it is four.
The idea of wanting them because it is newer technology, is what keeps computer makers in the black. Ten years ago when i was into building my own computers, I got caught up in that concept. I wish I had the thousands of dollars back that i spent on computer upgrades, that I really did not need. I mean, just how fast do you need that spell check to work?
The idea of wanting them because it is newer technology, is what keeps computer makers in the black. Ten years ago when i was into building my own computers, I got caught up in that concept. I wish I had the thousands of dollars back that i spent on computer upgrades, that I really did not need. I mean, just how fast do you need that spell check to work?
Correct about your initial point. The Fit is not a sports car, and due to it's products purpose and GVWR, consumers get a win on future maintenance costs with the rear drums.
For anyone wanting to spend more money than a Mustang GT to turn their Fit into something that will compete with one and look worse doing it, then I am sure aftermarket rear disc conversions will be offered someday by someone.
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From: Medford
...The Fit is not a sports car, and due to it's products purpose and GVWR, consumers get a win on future maintenance costs with the rear drums.
For anyone wanting to spend more money than a Mustang GT to turn their Fit into something that will compete with one and look worse doing it, then I am sure aftermarket rear disc conversions will be offered someday by someone.
For anyone wanting to spend more money than a Mustang GT to turn their Fit into something that will compete with one and look worse doing it, then I am sure aftermarket rear disc conversions will be offered someday by someone.
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It's a pretty fun car with sportier suspension. It's not that I don't know what it is; I do - it's an affordable econocar that is easy to work on, has some decent aftermarket stuff that actually makes it handle pretty damn well. A lot of people auto-x these things. It can haul family members, dogs, bicycles (both inside and outside) and then pull down 40+ mpg in the process. Yes, a Mustang might be a bit faster, but is won't do all the practical stuff - at close to half the price.
I like the way they look. I'm not really too fond of the borrowed-from-a-time-past retro styling of the new Mustangs. I did consider getting one, actually. I just didn't think they would suit my needs in a car and bought two Fits instead, lol.
I like the way mine handles with sport springs. I don't have snow or crappy roads though, so all the drawbacks accosiated with a mildly lower car atr not an issue to me.
And if I get tired of it...Hey, I still have the stock parts. I'll just put them back.
I like the way they look. I'm not really too fond of the borrowed-from-a-time-past retro styling of the new Mustangs. I did consider getting one, actually. I just didn't think they would suit my needs in a car and bought two Fits instead, lol.
I like the way mine handles with sport springs. I don't have snow or crappy roads though, so all the drawbacks accosiated with a mildly lower car atr not an issue to me.
And if I get tired of it...Hey, I still have the stock parts. I'll just put them back.
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