Trying to figure this out. We are looking to possibly trade our fit for a CR-Z but if that doesn't happen I want to upgrade the suspension to make it more fun to drive.

Right now I'm on stock with a progress rear bar and the crummy stock tires. I plan to get much better tires in the spring. Little wider as well. (Yokohama S.Drives)

But what else is out there now? looks like this section has slowed down a bit

I definitely DO NOT want super low. inch or less in drop.

Want something we can more confidently sling it around in the twisty mountain roads where I live.

 

Not sure that the CR-Z will be that much more fun than a Fit unless you add power. And the CR-Z is being phased out.

Where the heck are the twisty roads near 'FU'?

 

I have a 2nd gen but that said, the Cusco Chassis brace added major rigidity increase on my car, a rear sway bar of any brand helps, and springs. I know after mid-brace, going over railroad tracks, expansion joints on a bridge, or concrete freeways. The differerence is amazing...

 

even in stock form, the CR-Z is WAY more fun than the Fit.

FU is just me not wanting to fill out the registration.

 

I added a rear sway bar, which definitely move the fun needle a bit, but once I replaced the stock springs with RS-R "Down" springs (which have a minimal drop), it really woke the car up. I'm still running stock dampers, and the ride, while stiffer, isn't kidney-rattling. Pics and video of me autocrossing are in my mod thread.

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What is the part number on those springs?

Kinda looking at godspeed coilovers but cant figure out the height adjustment range on them.

 

Google RS-R down springs and you'll find 'em.

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I personally find that having a race seat in the car makes the car more fun to drive. Being held in place when cornering allows much better control over the vehicle.

 

Don't do Godspeed coilovers. That's bottom of the barrel, even for low end Chinese suspension.

Swift springs or nothing for a daily IMO.

 

a race seat for a DD is not really something I would be suggesting to people. Most of them are junk and unsafe unless you want to spend mega bucks on a setup.

stuff like auto cross or even basic track days don't even require you to have such a seat and you can control the car just fine.

 

What do you mean megabucks? I have an entry level Recaro for my S2000, I have no worries about my safety.

 

link me to said seat. Not that I want one, but I want to see the specs of it.

 

https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en...arbon-abe.html

Standard equipment in the:

Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series
Mercedes SLS AMG
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R

 

I guess it all depends on what you consider fun... I put a bucket in my otherwise stock suspension GK5 and even getting a starbucks was a lot more fun. You get more butt feel and you can control your feet much better which means you can heal-toe better. Just my experience...