Worthwhile upgrades?
I found this article a couple weeks back and though it isn't Fit-centered, I wondered what others' thoughts were on the upgrades it listed. For example I know iridium plugs are OEM on the Fit EX, but what about the other items? Any tinkerers want to weigh in on how worthwhile they are?
https://gearpatrol.com/2018/08/03/ea...upgrades-2018/ - Phil |
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I agree with evilcharger except with the short shift kit. It is not needed but think about how many times you shift the car?!? Had one on my Civic and loved it every time I needed to change a gear. It adds to the driving pleasure IMO.
That engine mods listed are more for performance cars. Suspension and tires are always a great bang for the buck mod on the Fit. |
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Suspension upgrades are pretty much worthwhile for the GK. The Progress rear sway adds a different dynamic with the 16" Sport wheels/tires. Probably better with stickier rubber and/or HFP suspension. Definitely not much better with 14" winters Michelin X-Ice on steelies like I have now.
Power upgrades don't really add value since the diminutive engine doesn't produce a lot to begin with. I agree with most reviews online about this thing being a reincarnation of the older Civics - with a dash of modern technology. Way more fun to drive at the limit. I feel the short shift is pretty much useless since the Fit's flywheel doesn't spin down fast enough to make the short shift actually useful. You'll just sit there waiting for the rev s to drop. I got rid of that and just got me a weighted stainless steel shift knob. That actually felt better for shifting. Cosmetically, it already looks good with the Sports cosmetic appearance. Tints for all that window real estate in the summer definitely helps. |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1420192)
Thanks for posting this Phil. I hope one day, this discussion becomes a sticky and rids the world of those "what intake should I buy" type of threads.
Here are my $0.02 on that list:
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
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edited my words .... because of "rules"
It's your car do what you want to it. I really don't care. I'm just trying to save you or anyone else interested in autocross time and money. I did it myself. Modded my WRX and had to remove them because I wanted to stay in the stock or street class. It's very common. Most modify their cars and then go autocross and find out what class their car is now in because of "some" of the modifications. End of the day, it really depends on what you want to do? If you're serious about autocross and want to be competitive then one needs to read the rules, pick a class and setup the car within the rules for the class. If you're out for fun, want to learn car control, don't care where you place within the class or on PAX and are okay with being 169/170 people then build your vision and go race it . Another option is instead of the local SCCA region, go autocross with the local BMW, Miata, Corvette or whatever club runs by their own house rules and just clumps other brands into generic categories such as non-turbo FWD and doesn't care what you do with your car. I get by your post and editing you don't want anyones opinion? Maybe someone else might? This will be my 5th year of autocross in two ultra competitive SCCA regions that every year produce some class champions and trophy winners at the annual SCCA Solo nationals. I learned the hard way and luckily found some local mentors that helped me and my program. Unfortunately, I had to waste time and money beforehand. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...9268892f68.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...d225635437.jpg |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1420212)
ready to give up on this forum
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before going off on a tangent .... if we all just take the op's words face value, he was reading an article titled:
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into Your Old Ride it never mentions auto x (nor its level of competitiveness) or any form of racing, one would assume all the op cares about are things like .... well ... ways to breathe some life in the ride. quoted from the linked article: "no one would blame you if you felt like you wanted something more — more power, better handling, a smoother ride" ... and yet... here we are, making assumptions and telling people what to buy. I wont waste any more energy as I do not feel there will be any benefit in partaking in this pissing contest, and I'll simply wish the op GL on his hunt for a little more enjoyment out of his car. To our resident auto x champ, you make great points, and credit is due there. I'm sure all of those on here, who are that super duper serious about being competitive with their honda fits and racing for trophys .... will enjoy your knowledge. I promise in the future, to clarify on things like: before: I'm setting up my car for auto-x I'm setting up my car for auto-x like activities, which involve no rules/competition level, doing it purely for fun, dont intend to win trophys, and may need to find it in my budget to buy better tires to daily on and auto x on .... as my all season crap tires just wont cut it |
Originally Posted by sneefy
(Post 1420276)
This. For many reasons.
Fast forward ... things turn into a manure-show .... and I'm ready to pull a UnFitRick/USDM and stop posting altogether. |
Yep. When the most active long-term members here behave the way they do, it's time to let them have their little world to themselves.
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I've wondered where UnFitRick went. His thread was interesting and I enjoyed reading good posts. I think USDM was getting rid of his car but he seems to still do some moderating on here.
I also like seeing what ECF is cooking up. He's always doing something different. |
Originally Posted by sneefy
(Post 1420283)
Yep. When the most active long-term members here behave the way they do, it's time to let them have their little world to themselves.
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Originally Posted by mike410b
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IDK what this means.
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mike has a unique way with words, I've slowly learned to appreciate his .... unique view and ways
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1420289)
mike has a unique way with words, I've slowly learned to appreciate his .... unique view and ways
I'm a useful GD/GE resource, GK stuff doe.....useless on all but wheel stuffs (or reading basic spring rate stuff) |
"Unique" is one way to describe it, lol.
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hes earned my respect. even though sometimes hes a big meanie.
I like to think of him as the soup nazi from that 1 episode of seinfeld. |
Originally Posted by brooklynfall
(Post 1420189)
I found this article a couple weeks back and though it isn't Fit-centered, I wondered what others' thoughts were on the upgrades it listed. For example I know iridium plugs are OEM on the Fit EX, but what about the other items? Any tinkerers want to weigh in on how worthwhile they are?
https://gearpatrol.com/2018/08/03/ea...upgrades-2018/ - Phil this day and age, a hot hatch/sports compact car requires a turbo engine so if i was you, i would just leave the GK the way it is and use it for practical purposes. just save your money for a dedicated fun car. GL in your choices. |
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