My VBP Fit Sport (Tein Basics pics)

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Apr 20, 2008 | 12:56 AM

Slidelock

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My VBP Fit Sport (Tein Basics pics)

Just got my Tein basics installed

So far the ride is actually pretty comfy.

1st pic is before the installation.

Next up...exhaust =)

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Apr 20, 2008 | 01:48 AM

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looks good!
you know how much it drops?!?

Apr 20, 2008 | 01:53 AM

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In terms of fingers...it went from the stock 4 finger gap to a 1 finger gap. With the basics you can choose what setting you would like though =)

Apr 20, 2008 | 01:58 AM

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n0ice!!

what did they run you?

Apr 20, 2008 | 04:51 AM

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how's the ride quality? i was thinking of going with either the springs or a full coilover, but i don't wanna lose the smoothness of the ride.

Apr 20, 2008 | 08:17 AM

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go lower, no finger gap!

Apr 20, 2008 | 12:11 PM

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sam21: I paid ~825.00 before taxes (taxes was ~75.00.) Then I paid two-hundo to have them installed professionally.

ha-y: I was worried big time about the resulting ride, and I am very pleased to announce that I was worried for nothing. While the ride feel did change (mostly noticeable when you go over a large bump on the freeway,) it did not change nearly as much as I imagined it would. I can't recommend springs or coilovers in terms of ride quality because I have not been in a Fit with springs. However, I feel super happy with the results of the extra cash spent on coils, and the peace of mind about not blowing one of my stock shocks. Also, like hgmFIT said...I can adjust my Fit down to a no finger gap, or back up to stock height if I wanted too.

Apr 20, 2008 | 12:37 PM

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Nice drop man.
Just getting a Fit lowered makes the biggest diffrence!

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Apr 20, 2008 | 12:38 PM

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Does the TEIN basics have the adjustment comp thingy in car? or do you have to turn the knob?

Apr 20, 2008 | 08:58 PM

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Initially you have to turn the knob...but I believe you can buy an add-on for the basics that will allow you to adjust them remotely...someone correct me if I'm wrong

Apr 20, 2008 | 09:12 PM

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Looks good, nice drop!

Apr 20, 2008 | 10:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Slidelock

Initially you have to turn the knob...but I believe you can buy an add-on for the basics that will allow you to adjust them remotely...someone correct me if I'm wrong

yeah that would be really nice!

but yes, your fit looks clean!
dropping the fit makes such a huge difference!

this makes me want to get VPB!

Last edited by Kyle is raaddd; Apr 20, 2008 at 10:18 PM. Reason: spelling on "would" woule ftl

Apr 20, 2008 | 11:30 PM

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dam looks good man. are they adjustable? i was interested in getting them but can i want to know if u can play with the ride height.

Apr 21, 2008 | 12:30 AM

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i dunno, drops not low enough for me. if i went coilovers id want my ish on the floor.

still looks nice though.

Apr 21, 2008 | 12:34 AM

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looks good mang, but you PAID for install??!?!?!?!!?!?

Apr 21, 2008 | 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fit_love

i dunno, drops not low enough for me. if i went coilovers id want my ish on the floor.

still looks nice though.

Im the same way, if i had the money for coilovers id be on the ground lol.
The first pic looks really high, the others look lower...weird.

Tyler

Apr 21, 2008 | 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TOOL

The first pic looks really high, the others look lower...weird.

Tyler

did you not read his post??!??!?!!? FIRST PIC IS THE BEFORE PIC! LOL

Apr 21, 2008 | 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

did you not read his post??!??!?!!? FIRST PIC IS THE BEFORE PIC! LOL

No need to yell man lol.
Yeah just noticed that...

Tyler

Apr 21, 2008 | 01:14 AM

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Towelie: Yes the Tein Basics are adjustable

Tool and Fit_Love: I feel you guys on going lower...but I asked the guy to leave me a 1 finger gap to begin with. Once I get used to taking speed bumps and dips at my current height I may continue dropping it the rest of the way down

Thanks to everyone for the kind words, I draw a lot of my inspiration from the work most of you have already done to your Fits