Rick's 2019 Fit Sport Poser Build
The wife and I are currently in the process of converting a 40ft school bus into a tiny house (a "skoolie"), documenting it here. We wanted a small and light car to tow behind the bus, and we decided on a Fit. So last week I picked up this 2019 Fit Sport.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...ea7dafc382.jpg I never drove or even sat in a Fit before buying this car... but I really really like it, even with the CVT. My plan is to do some bolt-on mods to put a little more sport into the Sport. Here is the current plan: 1) Windows tinted - this was done within two days of bringing the car home. I went with 20% all around; I will post some pics when a get a chance. 2) Badging - I "de-badged" the rear, removing the Fit and Sport emblems; looks nice and clean. I would love to find the correct size red JDM H emblems for a 2019 (front, rear, and steering wheel). The front emblem appears illusive. 3) Intake - I installed this AEM cold air intake today. Super easy install, looks good, sounds good, and adds a little something to the car's performance (?) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...74060d0e77.jpghttps://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...63be2f712b.jpg 4) Exhaust - I have this HKS Exhaust on order, not sure on it's ETA... 5) Suspension - I am researching a set of lowering springs. I am currently leaning towards these Eibach springs, and I may pull the trigger on them this week. 6) The Horn - The stock horns are weak, unacceptable. I have a set of these sport horns on order, supposed to be showing up tomorrow. Not sure what if anything else I will be doing to the car. Like I said I really like this car; it will be my daily driver and commuting car. I had an older BMW (98 323is), and I am looking forward to going from ~20mpg on premium to >35mpg (maybe?) on regular. Rick <>< |
I hope you'll be towing with the front wheels up or on a trailer as the CVT fit is not designed to be towed behind a vehicle on all 4 wheels. I thought I'd point that out in case you weren't aware.
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Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1404985)
I hope you'll be towing with the front wheels up or on a trailer as the CVT fit is not designed to be towed behind a vehicle on all 4 wheels. I thought I'd point that out in case you weren't aware.
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Welcome to the forum. Great looking Fit and good luck on the bus build. Looks really cool!
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Also - the info below the diagram for that HKS muffler says its not for the CVT. You might want to double-check that.
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HKS fits on a CVT, I have one on my 2015 for a few years now.
Includes only main muffler. Not applicable for 4WD and CVT. Not applicable for vehicles with MUGEN Rear Under Spoiler. To install this product to the vehicle after 2017/6 requires a stock rubber (18215-S84-A30 or HKS rubber (17459-002100). |
Originally Posted by Alfa38
(Post 1405017)
Also - the info below the diagram for that HKS muffler says its not for the CVT. You might want to double-check that.
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1405019)
HKS fits on a CVT, I have one on my 2015 for a few years now.
More importantly, what about those JDM red emblems? A proper poser build cannot be complete without these emblems. |
Originally Posted by UnFitRick
(Post 1405023)
More importantly, what about those JDM red emblems? A proper poser build cannot be complete without these emblems.
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
(Post 1405024)
I read that the red emblems don't work on Honda Sensing-equipped models since the sensors are built into the front badge.
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Originally Posted by UnFitRick
(Post 1405023)
So what is your experience with the HKS on your CVT Fit? Sound, loudness, performance, etc. Looks to me like the exhaust may fit even better on the Sport with its exhaust tip cut out in the bumper thingy...
More importantly, what about those JDM red emblems? A proper poser build cannot be complete without these emblems. With that said, it sounds good while driving :vtec: |
"A proper poser build cannot be complete without these emblems." .... chuckle
When looking for suspension parts, don't forget .... GE8 lowering springs work fine on GK5's. In a lot of cases, you'll find the better deal on the GE8 equiv. Best of luck! |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1405075)
When looking for suspension parts, don't forget .... GE8 lowering springs work fine on GK5's. In a lot of cases, you'll find the better deal on the GE8 equiv. Best of luck!
My horns arrived today but no time to put them in tonight. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...64522485f1.jpg I also snapped a few pics of the car de-badged with the tinted windows. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...bc470a4633.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...f1a3aaafe8.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...d00856b6d0.jpg |
i gotta say, the red accents look so good on a white car. very ...... integra/civic type-r ish
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White is the best mang... white Type R with red badges... oh yes.
Runner up is a yellow EK9 type R with white wheels. |
Originally Posted by Helios
(Post 1405156)
White is the best mang... white Type R with red badges... oh yes.
Runner up is a yellow EK9 type R with white wheels. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...58f7045ea9.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...526bf6208f.jpg |
According to UPS, my Eibachs will be here on Monday; I was hoping they would be here for install this weekend...
And finally, after having a 4th vendor tell me the HKS exhaust I ordered was out of stock (and thanks in large part to EvilChargerFan) I decided to go with one of these delicious Bisimoto Pulse Chamber exhausts. I ordered it today, no shipping info yet. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...c697d831d6.jpg |
just a heads up Rick, 2018 sport owners have reported a strange change in how Honda does the exhaust hanger mounts. the usual mount/hangers go front-to-back .... the 2018+ sport models appear to have a new hanger that goes side-to-side
one member had a shop weld on new hangers to his bisimoto. another member simply bent/twisted the oem hanger and improvised https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1405217 |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1405566)
just a heads up Rick, 2018 sport owners have reported a strange change in how Honda does the exhaust hanger mounts. the usual mount/hangers go front-to-back .... the 2018+ sport models appear to have a new hanger that goes side-to-side
one member had a shop weld on new hangers to his bisimoto. another member simply bent/twisted the oem hanger and improvised https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1405217 |
nice! if you successfully pull that off, you'll essentially be laying the groundwork for future 2018+ sport owners when they buy any other aftermarket exhaust.
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My springs showed up yesterday and I went ahead and installed them. Installation was pretty straightforward, although getting that nut off the top of the strut assemblies was a bit challenging.
FWIW, here is a pic of the first allen key I used while attempting to loosen the top nut... At least it didn't snap and the strut didn't strip. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...68e786abf0.jpg Here is a pic of the kit. No pics of the car yet but it does look fantastic. IMO lowering the car 1.5 inches makes a dramatic difference in the car's look and stance. I would NOT want to go any lower. It was getting late when I finished up, so no pics of the car yet and no driving impressions; but it seems that my commute just keeps getting better and better these days... https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...390aebe0f8.jpg |
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