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Originally Posted by Trooper1985
(Post 1381307)
Hey bro I am from South Africa! The car culture in terms of the Jazz/Fit and the City is CRAZY in South East Asia! This morning (10:05am South African time) I just found out of a guy who did his engine swap from the L15Z1 to the L15B1! And guess what... it's a drop in! The gearbox internals too are exactly the same! (Note I also mentioned the rear Hasport mount will work). I just want to confirm which ECU he's using, but I presume it has to be the L15B1 because the Z1 is a SOHC engine. Below is a picture of my vehicle. My coilovers are on order and should get them in 2 weeks' time!
List of mods: Aero: Front bumper trims Rear bumper trims Side door trims Mudflaps Sports type grille Ducktail boot spoiler Engine: Custom pie cut welded induction 2 inch exhaust (car really comes alive after this mod) Stability: Ultra Racing rear strut brace Ultra Racing middle under brace (to be fitted) Ultra Racing front strut brace (to be fitted) Wheels: 17" Lenso Project D Spec F Attachment 84354 All the best bro and please keep posting! PS: A sound clip of the header pretty please??? Cheers! |
TougeMonster - still in asia? Find any performance parts to bring back? How about carbon fiber lips and/or spoilers? Would it be reasonable to have them shipped back?
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Originally Posted by NiteFlight
(Post 1381478)
TougeMonster - still in asia? Find any performance parts to bring back? How about carbon fiber lips and/or spoilers? Would it be reasonable to have them shipped back?
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Nice! Enjoy your trip!
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Sounds sweet bro are you still running stock exhaust?
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Originally Posted by Trooper1985
(Post 1381615)
Sounds sweet bro are you still running stock exhaust?
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Love your Fit man, really awesome mods; you did a TON of work in a very short amount of time! Picked mine up this summer as well, so it's nice to see someone putting some solid work into their Fit at the same time. Also, always loved the 15" look on GK5, :thumbups:
Originally Posted by TougeMonster_GK5
(Post 1377187)
I am the point of my life where I'd just have someone else do the work for me. Always on the go with work and family, there's barely anytime for me to put in the work myself, sucks, i miss those "lonely driver" tuner days where i'd always have all the time in the world to do car stuff... it's just not the same anymore
as easy as may be, as I have done it myself, i want the experts to do the job thoroughly.. Anyway, wondering how you're enjoying the Bride Vios? Looks sick (secretly jealous haha)! |
Originally Posted by NiteFlight
(Post 1381478)
TougeMonster - still in asia? Find any performance parts to bring back? How about carbon fiber lips and/or spoilers? Would it be reasonable to have them shipped back?
I will be making another trip to Asia for business next month, and thinking about stopping by Japan or China to pick some goodies up. Not sure where.. but my heart is leaning towards Japan =) |
Originally Posted by [LegenD]
(Post 1382545)
Love your Fit man, really awesome mods; you did a TON of work in a very short amount of time! Picked mine up this summer as well, so it's nice to see someone putting some solid work into their Fit at the same time. Also, always loved the 15" look on GK5, :thumbups:
Hah, totally connect with you there, busy with work and family. Still do all of the work myself - it's fun except of course when at some point, inevitably, that 15-minute easy DYI turns into a 4 hour stress mess haha. I bought my Fit used, and some unexpected surprises arose during some suspension work. Anyway, wondering how you're enjoying the Bride Vios? Looks sick (secretly jealous haha)! The Bride seat feels great! My body fits in it perfectly, and for the price i got it for (used), was a no brainer! I think you should go grab one too! hehe |
Purchases the past few days:
-Brembo Rear Brake Shoes -JDM RS (replica) Wing - color matched I'm about to pull the trigger on the following HardRace components: No. 7815 - Front Roll Center Adjuster - $155 No. 7857 - Front Reinforced Stab. Link - $62.58 No. 7769 - Front Lower Brace - $62 No. 7772 - Rear Center Brace Bar - $31 Trying to prep the car for 'End of Year' Track Day Cheers! |
Originally Posted by TougeMonster_GK5
(Post 1376945)
Installed my front EBC Rotors EBC Green Pads. Still gotta get those damn SS Lines done. Havent found a shop that would replace lines and flush brakes system at a reasonable price.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...d6018c1a6f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...49354ce241.jpg I've had the Green Stuff pads (snagged them from this forum at a great price), but haven't installed them yet. I am about to pull the trigger on this EBC slotted rotors, but wasn't sure if it's worth the extra money or if the OEM style is good enough. |
Originally Posted by LeFreakyBone
(Post 1383372)
How are you liking this pad / rotor combo so far?
I've had the Green Stuff pads (snagged them from this forum at a great price), but haven't installed them yet. I am about to pull the trigger on this EBC slotted rotors, but wasn't sure if it's worth the extra money or if the OEM style is good enough. I am actually in the process of finally installing my SS brake lines and replacing rear brake shoes with Brembos to complete the setup, minus the Dot 4 brake fluid upgrade, which I plan to switch right before my next track day. I think after that, my brakes should be greatly improved. Hope this helps. Stay tuned! |
Originally Posted by TougeMonster_GK5
(Post 1383381)
This brake combo bites for sure! maybe 50%+ increased performance than OEM setup. Unless you're tracking the vehicle or do some spirited driving frequently, then I think the pads alone will be good enough for practical driving.
I am actually in the process of finally installing my SS brake lines and replacing rear brake shoes with Brembos to complete the setup, minus the Dot 4 brake fluid upgrade, which I plan to switch right before my next track day. I think after that, my brakes should be greatly improved. Hope this helps. Stay tuned! I think I will go ahead with the slotted rotors. I will pay attention to your thread for info on the SS brake lines and DOT 4 upgrade! |
Another new purchase, H&R Trak+ 10mm Wheel Spacers for the rear wheels. Need that square stance! This set is currently on sale at AutoAnything.com:
H&R 20245410 - H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacers - FREE SHIPPING! Cheers! |
about time tougemonster! ;)
those stud replacement types are such a pita compared to putting spacers on euro cars.. get longer lug bolts, done! :D haha |
Originally Posted by TougeMonster_GK5
(Post 1383343)
Thanks for the love man! Everyday I drive the car, I don't feel satisfied enough, lol... really trying hard not to make this into a crazy money pit...
The Bride seat feels great! My body fits in it perfectly, and for the price i got it for (used), was a no brainer! I think you should go grab one too! hehe Nice, I'm used to bucket type seats, so it was a little unusual getting used to the Fit. Ah, that's awesome, lucky find. Also, new rotors, and more mods - I like what I see here :cool: |
Originally Posted by kenchan
(Post 1383853)
about time tougemonster! ;)
those stud replacement types are such a pita compared to putting spacers on euro cars.. get longer lug bolts, done! :D haha Any one here have experience on replacing the rear studs? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by [LegenD]
(Post 1383950)
Haha, I know that feeling all too well. It can get out of hand really fast.
Nice, I'm used to bucket type seats, so it was a little unusual getting used to the Fit. Ah, that's awesome, lucky find. Also, new rotors, and more mods - I like what I see here :cool: |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...e427c5b8ea.jpg
Need to take better photos. As she sits today with the JDM RS wing installed. :thumbups: |
:thumbups: so far, tho i would've gone with bigger wheels... :wavey: fellow oaklander
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