What did you do to your GK Fit today?
very cool USDM! on my vw's i use this thing called dogbone inserts which basically removes the play within the engine/tranny mount. it is a night/day difference and a joy to drive. 
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Shokan, NY
Thank you! To answer your question, absolutely! Engine response has significantly improved. Aside from that, gears changes feel much more solid as well.
I opted for the U70A urethane. The cabin does experience an increase in NVH, but that's to be expected.
The increase in NVH is most noticeable while idling with the A/C on and during initial take off. Besides that, it's not very noticeable at all.
I opted for the U70A urethane. The cabin does experience an increase in NVH, but that's to be expected.
The increase in NVH is most noticeable while idling with the A/C on and during initial take off. Besides that, it's not very noticeable at all.
The feedback I received while changing gears was a big issue for me. Gear changes felt really sloppy and numb prior to the Hasport rear motor mount. With the new mount, gear changes are very crisp and direct.
In my opinion, the last piece of the puzzle would be the Acuity Instruments adjustable short shifter if they make one for the GK5 in the future.
https://acuityinstruments.com/produc...nda-civic-1880
In my opinion, the last piece of the puzzle would be the Acuity Instruments adjustable short shifter if they make one for the GK5 in the future.
https://acuityinstruments.com/produc...nda-civic-1880
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Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Mexico
I did the first oil change, at a little under 6000 km, and a little over a year. We bought it (2017) a couple weeks ago, and I dived into these forums. I'm thankful for that. I got the plastic cover off, and back on pretty well. The oil was surprisingly dirty for so little mileage. Maybe break-in oil is always like that. I didn't change the filter, as I don't have a proper wrench. Seeing the color of that oil, I wish I had. Valvoline 0w 20.
I did the first oil change, at a little under 6000 km, and a little over a year. We bought it (2017) a couple weeks ago, and I dived into these forums. I'm thankful for that. I got the plastic cover off, and back on pretty well. The oil was surprisingly dirty for so little mileage. Maybe break-in oil is always like that. I didn't change the filter, as I don't have a proper wrench. Seeing the color of that oil, I wish I had. Valvoline 0w 20.
The feedback I received while changing gears was a big issue for me. Gear changes felt really sloppy and numb prior to the Hasport rear motor mount. With the new mount, gear changes are very crisp and direct.
In my opinion, the last piece of the puzzle would be the Acuity Instruments adjustable short shifter if they make one for the GK5 in the future.
https://acuityinstruments.com/produc...nda-civic-1880
In my opinion, the last piece of the puzzle would be the Acuity Instruments adjustable short shifter if they make one for the GK5 in the future.
https://acuityinstruments.com/produc...nda-civic-1880
as for the oil filter wrench, i just use something like this to crack it loose.
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From: Mexico
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huh.. havent driven a GK MT but i dont remember the GE being that sloppy. i wonder if honda softened up a bit to help with NVH..
as for the oil filter wrench, i just use something like this to crack it loose.
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-1...JX6T1VQW5&th=1
as for the oil filter wrench, i just use something like this to crack it loose.
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-1...JX6T1VQW5&th=1
1) New Yakima 40" Fairing for roof rack installed
2) Replaced front wipers with RainX Wipers, Traco for rear
3) Project Kics 10mm Wheel Spacers, R40 Ionix Lugs+Locks came in
4) Purchased Mint condition Volk TE37RT 15x8 +35 Wheels
5) Purchased Yokohama 205/50/15 S-Drive tires
*new wheel package install on car by end of year
I will be selling my NIB H&R DRS 10mm wheel spacers if anyone is interested, didnt want to go thru the rear lug extention replacement.
cheers!
2) Replaced front wipers with RainX Wipers, Traco for rear
3) Project Kics 10mm Wheel Spacers, R40 Ionix Lugs+Locks came in
4) Purchased Mint condition Volk TE37RT 15x8 +35 Wheels
5) Purchased Yokohama 205/50/15 S-Drive tires
*new wheel package install on car by end of year
I will be selling my NIB H&R DRS 10mm wheel spacers if anyone is interested, didnt want to go thru the rear lug extention replacement.
cheers!
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,241
From: Shokan, NY
Good tires. This year I have Blizzaks in the shed waiting for me. I like to wait till the last minute to put them on. : )