First Delivery! 2015 Red EX!
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Would you mind resetting it, driving for a few days on ECO mode, and reporting back on any difference? I drive my Prius C on ECO mode and get about 5mpg better. It just makes the accelerator less responsive so easier to maintain speed and not accelerate unnecessarily fast. I was curious if it worked like this with the Fit! 
I can tell you from 35,000 miles of experience with my honda CR-Z that the Econ button does make the car drive like a slug because of the reduced throttle sensitivity and results in absolutely zero fuel economy improvement for me. for someone else's driving style it could make a 1 or 2 mpg difference. But no one on the CRZ forums has ever reported any significant increase in fuel economy from the Econ button.
Here is a link to the CR-Z forum thread about using the Econ vs sport modes:
http://www.crzforum.com/forum/honda-...se-inside.html
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I think that you are stepping on Brian's willingness to help our community a bit too hard asking him to drive a certain way for you.
I can tell you from 35,000 miles of experience with my honda CR-Z that the Econ button does make the car drive like a slug because of the reduced throttle sensitivity and results in absolutely zero fuel economy improvement for me. for someone else's driving style it could make a 1 or 2 mpg difference. But no one on the CRZ forums has ever reported any significant increase in fuel economy from the Econ button.
Here is a link to the CR-Z forum thread about using the Econ vs sport modes:
http://www.crzforum.com/forum/honda-...se-inside.html
I can tell you from 35,000 miles of experience with my honda CR-Z that the Econ button does make the car drive like a slug because of the reduced throttle sensitivity and results in absolutely zero fuel economy improvement for me. for someone else's driving style it could make a 1 or 2 mpg difference. But no one on the CRZ forums has ever reported any significant increase in fuel economy from the Econ button.
Here is a link to the CR-Z forum thread about using the Econ vs sport modes:
http://www.crzforum.com/forum/honda-...se-inside.html
Thanks for the ECO info, kind of disappointing it doesn't help,
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He said that Honda shipping on LA made a mistake in delivering the cars to this dealer, and that these cars were not supposed to be delivered until the big release in mid June. In fact, Honda sent a truck back to the dealer to get the black Fit that had not been delivered yet.
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Have you seen the pages of pics I already have posted here? 
Not too much to add at this point, until I get the windows tinted or accessories installed (on order, no ship date yet). Be patient and I'll see if there is anything else interesting to show. I'm an owner (I guess, THE owner), and willing to continue to share new and interesting findings, but I'm not a test drive center.
One thing I'll post this weekend is a photo of the wireless charger I'm installing on the air vent above the screen. Looks like a good location on horizontal orientation for my BlackBerry. With Bluetooth connection to the audio system, this gives a good view of the phone and its nav system, fast connect/disconnect, and keeps all of the storage areas free.
Not too much to add at this point, until I get the windows tinted or accessories installed (on order, no ship date yet). Be patient and I'll see if there is anything else interesting to show. I'm an owner (I guess, THE owner), and willing to continue to share new and interesting findings, but I'm not a test drive center.
One thing I'll post this weekend is a photo of the wireless charger I'm installing on the air vent above the screen. Looks like a good location on horizontal orientation for my BlackBerry. With Bluetooth connection to the audio system, this gives a good view of the phone and its nav system, fast connect/disconnect, and keeps all of the storage areas free.
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And given Honda's reputation for high quality, this is probably a low risk benefit for them to offer on their newest cars. Makes the competition have to offer something similar or offset this benefit with something else.
, have seen the other pics and enjoyed those . I should of been more clear , was referring to more photos of the gas mileage display . Thanks for all the input . 
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Thanks for the photos. I haven't seen a new 2015 Fit on the roads in SD yet but I'm always keeping a lookout.
Mission Valley Honda was where I got my 2013 Fit last May. I would have waited but my 2000 Civic was on the fritz and the dealer actually gave me 3K trade-in for the car. Overall it was a really good deal that I couldn't pass up.
My next car will probably be a Fit as well, or Fit-based as in the HR-V.
Mission Valley Honda was where I got my 2013 Fit last May. I would have waited but my 2000 Civic was on the fritz and the dealer actually gave me 3K trade-in for the car. Overall it was a really good deal that I couldn't pass up.
My next car will probably be a Fit as well, or Fit-based as in the HR-V.
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Hi gang,
Here is another update on the 2015 Fit.
Lights; headlights low and high. Tail lights. Sorry the night photo quality is not so good, the phone camera doesn't have the wide contrast range of my eyes. At night, the leds were individually visible in the tail lights.
Window tinting from Bumper Doc in San Diego. 70% tint on the front windows (CA legal) and 28% on the rear windows. The front windows look darker because they are in shadow and I was using a windshield shade. Love the look.
Wireless cellphone charger mount, attached to the air vent, plugged into the USB plug. In the horizontal orientation, the phone is easily visible (for nav) but doesn't block any of the windshield or any instruments. Choetech unit from Amazon.
IMG_20140606_192844_zpsa95ed74b.jpg?t=1402023397
Here is another update on the 2015 Fit.
Lights; headlights low and high. Tail lights. Sorry the night photo quality is not so good, the phone camera doesn't have the wide contrast range of my eyes. At night, the leds were individually visible in the tail lights.
Window tinting from Bumper Doc in San Diego. 70% tint on the front windows (CA legal) and 28% on the rear windows. The front windows look darker because they are in shadow and I was using a windshield shade. Love the look.
Wireless cellphone charger mount, attached to the air vent, plugged into the USB plug. In the horizontal orientation, the phone is easily visible (for nav) but doesn't block any of the windshield or any instruments. Choetech unit from Amazon.
IMG_20140606_192844_zpsa95ed74b.jpg?t=1402023397
Last edited by Brianflys; Jun 6, 2014 at 11:10 PM. Reason: wireless cellphone charger, Qi technology
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Front windows can not be tinted in California (half way down the page http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html).
Rear and side read any darkness but if the rear is tinted, the car has to have side mirrors.
Surprised the Fit doesn't have leather steering wheel.
Thanks for the photos.
Rear and side read any darkness but if the rear is tinted, the car has to have side mirrors.
Surprised the Fit doesn't have leather steering wheel.
Thanks for the photos.
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Front windows can not be tinted in California (half way down the page CHP-Frequently Asked Questions of the Highway Patrol).
Rear and side read any darkness but if the rear is tinted, the car has to have side mirrors.
Surprised the Fit doesn't have leather steering wheel.
Thanks for the photos.
Rear and side read any darkness but if the rear is tinted, the car has to have side mirrors.
Surprised the Fit doesn't have leather steering wheel.
Thanks for the photos.
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It's not about what is "enforced" or what you google. Look at California Vehicle Code and see for yourself that it is ILLEGAL to tint windows on the side. It is certainly up to you. But just because you don't like to be pointed out to your spreading of misinformation doesn't mean it's "getting off topic".
Check your facts before posting and especially defending your inaccurate position. We certainly don't want people getting tickets because they read false information on this board. Feel free to get back to the topic, if you stick to your own principles.
By the way, just because you are the first person who posted pictures of 2015 Fit on this board, does not mean you are the first to take the delivery in the US as your signature claims. Most people who own and buy these cars do not post on message boards like this.
Check your facts before posting and especially defending your inaccurate position. We certainly don't want people getting tickets because they read false information on this board. Feel free to get back to the topic, if you stick to your own principles.
By the way, just because you are the first person who posted pictures of 2015 Fit on this board, does not mean you are the first to take the delivery in the US as your signature claims. Most people who own and buy these cars do not post on message boards like this.
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(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), clear, colorless, and transparent material may be installed, affixed, or applied to the front side windows, located to the immediate left and right of the front seat if the following conditions are met: (1) The material has a minimum visible light transmittance of 88 percent. (2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard. (3) The material is designed and manufactured to enhance the ability of the existing window glass to block the sun's harmful ultraviolet A rays. (4) The driver has in his or her possession, or within the vehicle, a certificate signed by the installing company certifying that the windows with the material installed meet the requirements of this subdivision and the certificate identifies the installing company and the material's manufacturer by full name and street address, or, if the material was installed by the vehicle owner, a certificate signed by the material's manufacturer certifying that the windows with the material installed according to manufacturer's instructions meet the requirements of this subdivision and the certificate identifies the material's manufacturer by full name and street address.
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I think so many people disregard the law here in California that I would encourage police departments to crack down on offending drivers as a way of improving police department budgets and in the mean time helping to increase safety not just for police officers but also for other drivers as well.
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I think so many people disregard the law here in California that I would encourage police departments to crack down on offending drivers as a way of improving police department budgets and in the mean time helping to increase safety not just for police officers but also for other drivers as well.
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Front windows can not be tinted in California (half way down the page CHP-Frequently Asked Questions of the Highway Patrol).
Rear and side read any darkness but if the rear is tinted, the car has to have side mirrors.
Surprised the Fit doesn't have leather steering wheel.
Thanks for the photos.
Rear and side read any darkness but if the rear is tinted, the car has to have side mirrors.
Surprised the Fit doesn't have leather steering wheel.
Thanks for the photos.
It does if you get the EX-L
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ing-trims.html
How does it Compare to GE model?
Brian- thanks for taking the time to post all the photos and answer all our questions.
Did you have a Fit before this one- if not, had you driven a GE-wondering how it compares? Specifically -road noise, seat comfort, acceleration, braking, turning.
Did you have a Fit before this one- if not, had you driven a GE-wondering how it compares? Specifically -road noise, seat comfort, acceleration, braking, turning.