Hi guys,

I'm an old timer that's always got one foot in a Nissan B13 SE-R. I've turbocharged one, swapped in an SR20VE in another, driven a few lightly modified and raced in autocross, driven HPDEs and currently(-ish) run in rallycross.

For DDs, I usually buy Honda, and have had an EP3 as well as an RSX-S.

I bought the Fit for something with decent resale value, great fit and finish with high miles and affordable enough for a cash price.

Now for some pics...

Here's when I first got it:


First put in a stereo:


Then put on some 16x7 Sparco Terras with Bridgestone Potenzas:


Next after debating Swift vs. Progress, saw the Progress in their "garage sale" for cheap:


(I'm over 40 with a family, and the ride is one of the best I've had with lowering springs)

Next, did my own DIY intake (more for the sound than any expectation of powah):


and finally replace the condesation-stained headlights with black housing aftermarket Depos:


a few more pics:





And for real finally, I had to top it off with my favorite weighted shift knob of all time, the Razo!:



Anywho, I plan to add to the lowering springs thread with a more detailed experience, as well as a before/after pic.

 

Yay! Another STICK driver Welcome to the Forum, your Fit is identical to my R.I.P. '07! Looks GOOD!

 

looking good,I especially like the black housing lights.
are weighted shift knobs worth the extra $20?

As the new owner of a 09 blue fit man myself, do you mind me asking how many miles it has and what you paid?

 

It's not so much just the weighted-ness, but the ergonomic-feeling shape and the quality of the leather are totally worth it, to me. The Fit's gearbox is nice, but notchy, and I think due to the notchiness, the benefit of the weight is less noticeable. Almost makes me want to upgrade to a hi-po trans fluid..

I got it with 120k miles for $4k, private party. All dealerships around me wanted around 6k for more miles. And this car was in MUCH nicer shape than any other I looked at. The previous owner took real good care of it.

 

nice setup. i like the simplicity and all the right mods done.

 

Dang, nice find op, 4k is a great deal for 120k. You got a better deal than me. My 09 blue fit with the manual has 180k and i paid 4k

 

Greetings from another manual Fit owner in good old Nashville. (15 EX)