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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by nisco
Im not sure if the Japanese grilles will fit on a USDM bumper though. I know headlight shapes are the same but you'll probably end up having to trim the bumper like I did. In my case, the grille protruded too much and the bumper did not have recession to accommodate, leaving a lot of gap by the headlights. I centered it as much as possible, measuring both sides the distance from the inner edge of headlight to bumper, then outlined the grille shape using a sharpie, cutting, filing and repeated 3 to 4 times until everything fit flush.





would u happen to know if the 18+ bumper and grill would bolt directly onto the 15-17 years?
 
Old Mar 1, 2019 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
there was a member on the tfc pages that had a mis matching grille. I think he and the above post is enough proof, jdm grilles do not fit w/o modification
You have to wonder how they could make a grill - or any part - that does not fit. All Fits are the same size!
 
Old Mar 1, 2019 | 09:08 PM
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Different bumper standards in the different markets?
 
Old Mar 2, 2019 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TheHate
Very interested to know your experience with these. I've been eyeing them!
what setup/specs are you going with? Im looking at BCs too!
 
Old Mar 2, 2019 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by hasdrubal
Different bumper standards in the different markets?
Car makers would hate that.
 
Old Mar 2, 2019 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TougeMonster_GK5
what setup/specs are you going with? Im looking at BCs too!
DS series coil overs. Also buying a set of caster camber plates from TCS. I originally ordered 6k 4k spring rates front and rear, but i'm sending them back for 10k 8k per Seamus's recommendation. He actually said 12k 10k is best for racing on a Fit...
 
Old Mar 2, 2019 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by hasdrubal
Different bumper standards in the different markets?
Yup as I understand it, it's because of different crash ratings. Typically US has higher speeds than in Japan so the crash standards are higher.
 
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 12:06 PM
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Handkrafted steering wheel

Added one of these beauties
 
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 12:32 PM
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Looks good oof is that the buddy club wheel? How much did that run?

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Added one of these beauties
 
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bjosuesr
Looks good oof is that the buddy club wheel? How much did that run?


no. It’s a Handkrafted wheel. Ran about $240 on eBay. Considering it’s leather and carbon fiber it’s quite the deal. The same Tesla wheel would of cost like $1000. Tesla tax in full effect
 
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 12:38 PM
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Got ya! I was just looking at one on eBay. I have been wanting the type r wheel but haven’t been able to figure out the airbag and clockspring pinout to see if it world even work. So this is the next best thing.

Originally Posted by kitkit201


no. It’s a Handkrafted wheel. Ran about $240 on eBay. Considering it’s leather and carbon fiber it’s quite the deal. The same Tesla wheel would of cost like $1000. Tesla tax in full effect
 
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bjosuesr
Got ya! I was just looking at one on eBay. I have been wanting the type r wheel but haven’t been able to figure out the airbag and clockspring pinout to see if it world even work. So this is the next best thing.


Yeah it was plug and play and fit exactly. I have a CVT so it took my paddles as well. Hardest part was taking the 10mm Bolt after taking out the airbag. Need some Super Human power to get that off .
 
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kitkit201
Need some Super Human power to get that off .
Air tools!
 
Old Mar 5, 2019 | 01:27 PM
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Nice I have a cvt as well so that’s good to know. I just ordered one for mine. I also just put the tein flex z coil overs on last night

Originally Posted by kitkit201
Yeah it was plug and play and fit exactly. I have a CVT so it took my paddles as well. Hardest part was taking the 10mm Bolt after taking out the airbag. Need some Super Human power to get that off .
 
Old Mar 5, 2019 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kitkit201
Yeah it was plug and play and fit exactly. I have a CVT so it took my paddles as well. Hardest part was taking the 10mm Bolt after taking out the airbag. Need some Super Human power to get that off .
mind sharing with us, the steps you took on that steering wheel install?
 
Old Mar 6, 2019 | 04:35 PM
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Mini wheels on my 2015

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Nice update with mini 16 rims.
did these rims fit as is, or did it require spacers? I'm looking at the same ones right now.
 
Old Mar 6, 2019 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
mind sharing with us, the steps you took on that steering wheel install?
I used this https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...l-226-hub.html to take the steering wheel off.

Once the wheel is off I followed
to complete the task. Actually if you watch the whole video, it'll give you an idea of the whole process.
 
Old Mar 7, 2019 | 12:45 PM
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steering wheel mod

Steering wheel pleather/suede cover and farbon ciber overlay. It’s nice to have a car with affordable mods from China.

cost was $40 for the cover and $14 for the carbon piece. Little cheaper than the buddy club option.

Just need my Red H and Clazzio Seat covers and my interior is about done



 
Old Mar 7, 2019 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Alvin Thai
Steering wheel pleather/suede cover and farbon ciber overlay. It’s nice to have a car with affordable mods from China.

cost was $40 for the cover and $14 for the carbon piece. Little cheaper than the buddy club option.

Just need my Red H and Clazzio Seat covers and my interior is about done




Not a bad price, and it looks great.
 
Old Mar 7, 2019 | 05:18 PM
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Put some Ge8 tein flex z on. This is the end result.
 



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