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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Question ya'll, What tire size do u recommend for me.. i'm currently running 205/50/15 and the rubbing in the rears are killing me. i can only drive 2 people max in the car. should i go 195/50/15 or even smaller?

Input is appreciated!!
On 15x7 wheels? How low are you?
 
Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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yeah 15x7 +25 im about this height. front end is a tad bit higher but i havent gotten to adjust it yet because of the tedious process. At work | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The rear is about the same as in the picture maybe even lower. -_- im gonna raise the rear probably about half an inch.
 
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by konespeed
yeah 15x7 +25 im about this height. front end is a tad bit higher but i havent gotten to adjust it yet because of the tedious process. At work | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The rear is about the same as in the picture maybe even lower. -_- im gonna raise the rear probably about half an inch.
Sucks that the rears are rubbing. 205/50 is optimum for cornering, but the way I see it, you have two options.

1. Keep the 205/50s and just raise the ride height a little bit.

2. Go with the 195/50s so you can still be at your current height.
 
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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selling my stock wheels for $200 now. any takers? you could make a good profit!
 
Old Dec 22, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Pandahh
selling my stock wheels for $200 now. any takers? you could make a good profit!
i needs tires T_T
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by vinn
i needs tires T_T
I could give you my current ones when I get new ones in about two weeks.

but they have about 15% tread life left and are cut up on the sides from my fender liner loooool
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 01:32 AM
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i have some 205/60R15
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Pang3t
i have some 205/60R15
nah the rims are 16's
 
Old Dec 27, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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who knows how to install a catback exhaust? can't really seem to find a diy, and dont think i have the tools to install it anyone wanna help out?
 
Old Dec 27, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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who knows how to install a catback exhaust? can't really seem to find a diy, and dont think i have the tools to install it anyone wanna help out?

it fairly easy to do....I could offer to help out. let me know....
 
Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Happy New Years.
 
Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Happy New Years to everyone!

Tho I'm not as happy cause I rear ended someone today.
Briefly: I was going ~25mph on a clear afternoon, stood on the brakes, and the car initially slowed a lot but the second ABS kicked - it never stopped kicking in - the car began to skip and hop away (dramatically increasing braking distance) till I hit the car in front of me.

I want to ask my fellow Fit Freaks if any of you - who still have your stock brake set-up - have experienced premature and prolonged ABS activation, especially at lower speeds. I have frequently found that while even applying light brake pressure, my ABS will activate while going over potholes or driving up onto drive ways.
I have found a handfull of postings on Edmunds with individuals complaining about the ABS system - some who describe exactly what has happened to me today and on some previous occasions too (except there were no collisions).

Honda Fit Brake Questions - Car Forums - Edmunds

Thanks for any feedback.
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Happy New Year!
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 04:23 AM
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Can anyone chime in on this?

I was driving down from Northern California back down South for roughly a few hours (4-5) and at some point I noticed that my Side Airbag Off light on my dash went off for around 2 seconds.
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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is there anything on ur passenger side seat vinn when you were driving? or were u referring to ur seat?
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vinn
Can anyone chime in on this?

I was driving down from Northern California back down South for roughly a few hours (4-5) and at some point I noticed that my Side Airbag Off light on my dash went off for around 2 seconds.
if you have something lighter then 60lbs or something like that, it'll turn off

nothing serious

but if itz ur side, thats something else
 
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by vinn
Can anyone chime in on this?

I was driving down from Northern California back down South for roughly a few hours (4-5) and at some point I noticed that my Side Airbag Off light on my dash went off for around 2 seconds.
I've had that occur to me over the years. Typically it's because someone is leaning on the door/side of the vehicle. Once they move it shut off. I think it's to prevent the deployment of the side curtain and side airbags if there is someone in the way of the deployment (which would likely further injure the individual in an accident).

That's something I can ask Honda.
 



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