hi! new 2018 owner here!
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hi! new 2018 owner here!
hi, i'm a new 2018 orange Fit Sport owner. is there other 2018 owners here? i have a few questions for all GK experts.
1) i would like to lower the car 1 inch or so to reduce that ugly big wheel gap. which is the better option? coilover or spring + shocks? i noticed a few owners here go with the koni orange as choice. is it a better set up than coilover over long term (i was looking at ur basic megan/BC/godspeed coilovers)?
2) will a 16x8 +20 on 185/55/16 (stock tires) fit after 1 inch drop? i looked into the tire section and not many owners have low offset/wide wheels. and i didn't notice much fender on the fit to roll or pull compare to my other hondas
thanks all!
1) i would like to lower the car 1 inch or so to reduce that ugly big wheel gap. which is the better option? coilover or spring + shocks? i noticed a few owners here go with the koni orange as choice. is it a better set up than coilover over long term (i was looking at ur basic megan/BC/godspeed coilovers)?
2) will a 16x8 +20 on 185/55/16 (stock tires) fit after 1 inch drop? i looked into the tire section and not many owners have low offset/wide wheels. and i didn't notice much fender on the fit to roll or pull compare to my other hondas
thanks all!
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also, is koni orange shocks only compatible with eibach springs? (since other springs may be at different ride height and the koni shocks are not designed that way?)
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I used the konis with Megan Racing springs and have no issues. I've seen some posts where people run them with stock springs.
If you're trying to figure out whether to use coilovers or not, it helps to know what you're doing with the car. Racing on an actual track, it's probably the way to go since you can corner balance. But, since they're often biased towards track use, they can be significantly stiffer than commonly available lowering springs.
If you don't want it to be racecar stiff and harsh, you should probably start by looking at the spring rates for whichever options you're looking at.
If you're trying to figure out whether to use coilovers or not, it helps to know what you're doing with the car. Racing on an actual track, it's probably the way to go since you can corner balance. But, since they're often biased towards track use, they can be significantly stiffer than commonly available lowering springs.
If you don't want it to be racecar stiff and harsh, you should probably start by looking at the spring rates for whichever options you're looking at.
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I used the konis with Megan Racing springs and have no issues. I've seen some posts where people run them with stock springs.
If you're trying to figure out whether to use coilovers or not, it helps to know what you're doing with the car. Racing on an actual track, it's probably the way to go since you can corner balance. But, since they're often biased towards track use, they can be significantly stiffer than commonly available lowering springs.
If you don't want it to be racecar stiff and harsh, you should probably start by looking at the spring rates for whichever options you're looking at.
If you're trying to figure out whether to use coilovers or not, it helps to know what you're doing with the car. Racing on an actual track, it's probably the way to go since you can corner balance. But, since they're often biased towards track use, they can be significantly stiffer than commonly available lowering springs.
If you don't want it to be racecar stiff and harsh, you should probably start by looking at the spring rates for whichever options you're looking at.
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When I got my springs there was only one option from them for the GK. Swift or any other brand made for any year GK ought to work, and even for street use, the higher spring rate really helps with reducing body roll.
You're right in thinking the stock shocks won't last as long, but they're wear items anyway. I got my car with about 60k miles on it, and it felt like the shocks were on the way out already. Are you doing the install yourself? Doesn't really take any more time to change shocks while you're doing springs, since the fronts have to come out as a unit, and the rear lower shock bolts have to come off to let the axle drop down and release the springs.
From reading other people's experiences with various springs, though, keeping the stock shocks doesn't really compromise handling. If it makes them last four years instead of five (arbitrary numbers, there's a lot of variables that affect longevity), then is that really a big problem?
You're right in thinking the stock shocks won't last as long, but they're wear items anyway. I got my car with about 60k miles on it, and it felt like the shocks were on the way out already. Are you doing the install yourself? Doesn't really take any more time to change shocks while you're doing springs, since the fronts have to come out as a unit, and the rear lower shock bolts have to come off to let the axle drop down and release the springs.
From reading other people's experiences with various springs, though, keeping the stock shocks doesn't really compromise handling. If it makes them last four years instead of five (arbitrary numbers, there's a lot of variables that affect longevity), then is that really a big problem?
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When I got my springs there was only one option from them for the GK. Swift or any other brand made for any year GK ought to work, and even for street use, the higher spring rate really helps with reducing body roll.
You're right in thinking the stock shocks won't last as long, but they're wear items anyway. I got my car with about 60k miles on it, and it felt like the shocks were on the way out already. Are you doing the install yourself? Doesn't really take any more time to change shocks while you're doing springs, since the fronts have to come out as a unit, and the rear lower shock bolts have to come off to let the axle drop down and release the springs.
From reading other people's experiences with various springs, though, keeping the stock shocks doesn't really compromise handling. If it makes them last four years instead of five (arbitrary numbers, there's a lot of variables that affect longevity), then is that really a big problem?
You're right in thinking the stock shocks won't last as long, but they're wear items anyway. I got my car with about 60k miles on it, and it felt like the shocks were on the way out already. Are you doing the install yourself? Doesn't really take any more time to change shocks while you're doing springs, since the fronts have to come out as a unit, and the rear lower shock bolts have to come off to let the axle drop down and release the springs.
From reading other people's experiences with various springs, though, keeping the stock shocks doesn't really compromise handling. If it makes them last four years instead of five (arbitrary numbers, there's a lot of variables that affect longevity), then is that really a big problem?
i can't seem to be able to find a GK swift springs even from their website. care to link me pls? thx
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Here's the part from their site, but I found it a bit cheaper on ebay.
Megan Racing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Lower...5Vapse&vxp=mtr
Megan Racing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Lower...5Vapse&vxp=mtr
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I put the konis in at the same time as the springs, wanted to save myself the labor of taking everything apart twice. Reading other people's experiences here, especially on the GE section where I found the how-to guide, seems like there's no real problem running Swifts, Megans, or any other kind of springs with the stock shocks.
I was going to buy Swifts myself until I found the Megans were cheaper. Think the Swifts are slightly softer, so if you're looking for a more factory feeling and better match for the damping rate on the shocks, sounds like a good idea.
I was going to buy Swifts myself until I found the Megans were cheaper. Think the Swifts are slightly softer, so if you're looking for a more factory feeling and better match for the damping rate on the shocks, sounds like a good idea.
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I put the konis in at the same time as the springs, wanted to save myself the labor of taking everything apart twice. Reading other people's experiences here, especially on the GE section where I found the how-to guide, seems like there's no real problem running Swifts, Megans, or any other kind of springs with the stock shocks.
I was going to buy Swifts myself until I found the Megans were cheaper. Think the Swifts are slightly softer, so if you're looking for a more factory feeling and better match for the damping rate on the shocks, sounds like a good idea.
I was going to buy Swifts myself until I found the Megans were cheaper. Think the Swifts are slightly softer, so if you're looking for a more factory feeling and better match for the damping rate on the shocks, sounds like a good idea.
is the DIY detail enough for newbies to try? thanks!
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Welcome!
A quick search on Amazon turned this up...
https://www.amazon.com/Swift-4H916-L.../dp/B00WJ1HN44
A quick search on Amazon turned this up...
https://www.amazon.com/Swift-4H916-L.../dp/B00WJ1HN44
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this is another time i wish i lived in the states so i can buy these and get free shipping!
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wonder if anyone has experience with megan or godspeed springs alone on a GK...
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