Hi FitFreak members! Been a fan of the forum (just joined) here and have just recently onboarded a Fit into my world (2018 EX). Happy to be here! All of this is really new to me, would welcome your support and advice.



Admittedly I have a thousand questions and appreciate any guidance, trying to do my due diligence. I can't say I'm super car savvy nor have a number of the tools/equipment to maintain a vehicle. I know there is plenty to discuss and the forum is a wealth of knowledge.

Perhaps I can break down some of my initial inquiries into three categories; 'Mail (Armor)', 'Modify', 'Maintain'. (Have addressed some of these matters already noted below, open to OEM or third party options) Please feel free to offer guidance or link some some specific threads/web links for me to dig into further!

MAIL:
Really interested in protecting and armoring up before making any modifications:

Floor Mats: Installed front and back Weathertech mats (First spill in the car, movie theater popcorn, mats handled like champ)
Door Panel Protector: The driver side inner door seems to have the most scuffs from previous owner (Also makes sense as my 6'1" lengthly legs have dragged on/bumped the inner door)
Cargo Mat: Picking up the Weathertech mat is on the radar
Cargo Organizer: Presently a little foldable box from IKEA, easy, cheap and has prevented bags of groceries from spilling over
Back Seat Cover: Just installed a 4Knines dog hammock cover for the back seat, so far so good
Rear Back Seat Protector: For those needs when you have have the seats laid down flat and need full back area protection?
Cargo Cover: Seems like a decent option to have some privacy in the trunk
Door Sill Trim: Can't say I need illuminated sills, but they are showing scuffing sings in the paint work. Sill protection advice?
Door Edge Film / Guards: Seems like a modest way to prevent some door dings

MODIFY:
Battery: Best advice to mod from the 151R to the 51R? Will a car battery shop, repair/maintenance shop do this? Car customization shop?
Tires: At some point I'll want to aim for 205/50r16 for the best ride. Is that correct?
Tinted Windows: Limited knowledge on window tinting. Understood that it can improve on climate control and privacy of the vehicle
Sway Bar: This Fit is essentially going to be a modest commuter car, that said I wouldn't say no to a little extra handling on the highways for roadtrips
Dash Cam: Again, mostly a short distance commuter vehicle. Dash cam required?
Phone Holder: Modest inquiry here on what works best for you

MAINTAIN:
Fuel Pump: Still have to get the fuel pump recall addressed. Called a local dealership, apparently I'm on a list to get followed up with
VTC Rattle: Can someone break this matter down for me and how terribly it affects a vehicle?
Paint/Scratches: General scuffing/hairline scratches in the paint. Would really love to protect the vehicles outer appearance and lifespan. Should I look into a professional to really protect the aesthetics here?

Thank you very much for all of your time and insight, pro and cons, I really appreciate it!!

Best,
-UnderAnExitSign

 

205/50/16 will not improve the car’s ride quality over a 185/55/16.

Sway bar won’t really improve the car for normal day-to-day driving, especially for freeway work.

Fun placebos and easy changes to make, but nothing that is actually going to really make a big impact for a commute.

 

Thanks @mike410b appreciate the feedback, understood in regards to the placebo effect regarding some of the mods I've inquired about

 

I added the Progress swaybar to my Fit, and I can't tell any difference. Mine is a 2012 if that matters.