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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Unhappy Recently purchase fit and now have questions???

Hi members of Fit Freak


Recently sold SUV and purchased a used 09 Fit sport for better mpg. However it had new aftermarket Konig Lace 16x7 wheels, which I replaced with oem today.


Now I am not sure if the vehicle had been lowered or not. Could someone please provide measurements from asphalt to top of wheel well of a stock Fit?


Your knowledge and help is greatly appreciated!



 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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just stick your head down there and see if its been lowered
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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What made you replace the wheels if they were new? Were they rubbing?
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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It should be plainly obvious if its' been lowered
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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take a picture and we can tell you if it's lowered or not from our chairs.
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by WangLung
just stick your head down there and see if its been lowered
Did look but still am unable to determine if the vehicle has aftermarket springs or not, due to the fact that I do not know what the stock units look like.
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010FitSport
What made you replace the wheels if they were new? Were they rubbing?
No rubbing. In fact they look great on the vehicle. Crystal Black with black 16x7 Konig Lace with machined face. Just wanted to put the stocks back on.
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by moniz
It should be plainly obvious if its' been lowered
Not in this case, as I only have a two finger gap in front and three finger gap for the rear. Is this stock height?
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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take a picture and we can tell you if it's lowered or not from our chairs.
Thanks but currently do not have any photos of the vehicle. Will try to post as soon as I get some.
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Not in this case, as I only have a two finger gap in front and three finger gap for the rear. Is this stock height?
Not trying yo be a smart ass here, but did you try googling "Honda Fit Lowered" under images?
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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What color are the springs? Most of the aftermarket springs are colored. If they're colored, easy answer. If not, there's a few lowering springs that are black, but they are progressive and you can just look at the coils on the rear springs. If they're progressive (tight winds at bottom), they are aftermarket.

I know it can be hard to tell visually if there is no frame of reference.
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderer.
What color are the springs? Most of the aftermarket springs are colored. If they're colored, easy answer. If not, there's a few lowering springs that are black, but they are progressive and you can just look at the coils on the rear springs. If they're progressive (tight winds at bottom), they are aftermarket.

I know it can be hard to tell visually if there is no frame of reference.
yah, i think if the OP knew about lowering he/she would've probably figured it out by now.
 
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Welcome to the forum, below is a link showing measurements with before and after pictures for reference.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...r-ge8-fit.html
 

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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cjecpa
Welcome to the forum, below is a link showing measurements with before and after pictures for reference.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...r-ge8-fit.html
Thanks cjecpa, the link had the info I was looking for

Thank you everyone for your help and support!
 
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