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Old 05-17-2011, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Fitguy07
Anyone have pics of Swift springs installed?
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 11:48 AM
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Put H&R springs on both of our Fits. Greatly improved handling with pleasing ride quality. Soon to come: Progress RSBs, Continental DWs, ATE Super Brake Fluid, Carbotech Brake Pads and serious alignment sessions for both.

Stretching the Fits at the Tail of the Dragon:

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springs - H&R
struts - stock
coilovers? special spring rates? revalved? - N/A
sways - stock
braces - N/A
alignment specs? camber bolts/plates? - SPC Camber bolts
is this your dd? autox? road racing? - DD
 

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Old 05-17-2011, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Goobers
scroll up to post #13 Jim2bFit's post.
Thanks. I plain missed that post. That's the perfect drop for the area where I live. Better than stock but not slammed.
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by etf
Put H&R springs on both of our Fits. Greatly improved handling with pleasing ride quality. Soon to come: Progress RSBs, Continental DWs, ATE Super Brake Fluid, Carbotech Brake Pads and serious alignment sessions for both.

sooo... etf... about all the info i mentioned in the first post... where's yours?

add it!!!!



i like the wheels...
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 10:10 PM
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Complete Front Stut Assembly

Does anyone know where I can buy both front strut w/ spring assembly's for my 2007 Honda fit sport? I just bought it & the previous owner lowered it but it is too low & i keep hitting curbs, speed bumps & etc.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 10:14 PM
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Struts

I did research them & cannot find the struts & springs already completed. I would like to buy a quick set for price & convenience.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 10:39 PM
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etf... sorry man... what are the wheel specs? i like them...
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 11:07 PM
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A 2007 Honda Fit Sport stock Struts & Springs!
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 01:09 AM
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skunk2 coilovers
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by apexanimal
etf... sorry man... what are the wheel specs? i like them...
The wheels are Falken RT-7M 16" x 7" +45 offset. I never got a chance to weigh them but I'm pretty sure they're in the 15# range. I had a difficult time finding some +45 wheels that I liked. With the H&R springs, I'm pretty certain that anything less than +45 would rub. I still have the original tires on but will be putting some 205/50-16s on soon. I'm sure that I will still have clearance, but it won't be much.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by solbrothers
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skunk2 coilovers
sol... dude... post the rest of your info per the first post...


this is an informational thread... so post some information...
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 09:26 AM
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i see. skunk2 coilovers all the way down in front. rears have been modded. cut the perches in half. progress rsb j's racing rear strutbar. ebay c pillar bar. romex spring retainers in back to keep them from falling out and allowing my car to "tripod"

wheels are 17x7 +41 and 205/40/17 tires
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:56 AM
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romex spring retainers in back to keep them from falling out and allowing my car to "tripod"
I tried googleing "Romex Spring Retainers" and no info. can you please share? Pics? link? data?

I ask because as you guys all know on the fit the rear coilover type spings are quite strange. like one end of them are a normal (traditional oem) style coil, and the other end of the same spring is a straight cut spring like a coilover spring to sit in a perch.

My problem is that I want swift springs but what if they are both straight cut ends on each end? how does that work>???

anyone smell what im stepping in? solution? please HAP! I WANT SWIFT!!! 16K rear rates! haha
 
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you will be alright. and by romex i used some of this



you can find it at home depot
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by solbrothers
you will be alright. and by romex i used some of this



you can find it at home depot
lol so you tied them in there? haha
 
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ill get a pic at some point
 
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Old 06-03-2011, 10:03 PM
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this is what we need to finish our collection!!!

progress - ge
tanabe gf210 - ge
tanabe df210 - ge
swift - gd
t1r s coil - gd and ge
skunk 2 springs - ge
tein s-tech - ge
eibach pro kit - gd and ge
H&R sport - gd
eibach sport line - ge

also whatever c/o's are out there... we have several skunk2 c/o's on gd's, but nothing much else...


and PLEASE post in this format:

Springs:
Struts (OEM/Aftermarket):
Coilovers (any special spring rates installed? revalved?):
Wheels (brand, type, diameter, width, offset, weight):
Sway Bars (OEM/Aftermarket):
Braces:
Alignment specs (OEM or custom) (camber bolts/plates?):
Is this your DD? Autox? Road racing? Drag racing?
Impressions? Likes/Dislikes?
 

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Old 06-04-2011, 03:09 PM
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Springs: Progress
Struts: OEM
Wheels: Buddy club P1 racing SF 15"x6.5" 42
Sway bars: Progress rear sway bar. stock front.
Braces: Tanabe front upper and lower
Alignment specs: OEM
Is this your dd: Yes dd about 130 miles a day
Impressions: Handling is great and not to stiff

 
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Old 06-04-2011, 09:04 PM
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^ excellent addition!! good pics...


i edited the "needed" post
 
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Old 06-23-2011, 03:31 PM
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Springs: Swift
Struts: stock
Coilovers (any special spring rates installed? revalved?): NA
Wheels (brand, type, diameter, width, offset, weight): stock 15x6 +55 w/ stock Bridgestone Turanza EL42 195/55R15
Sway Bars: stock
Braces: none
Alignment specs (OEM or custom) (camber bolts/plates?): within stock specs, no camber bolts
Is this your DD? Autox? Road racing? Drag racing?: DD only
Impressions? Likes/Dislikes? Just put the springs in but so far handles great. Firmer yet still smooth.. I find them comfortable for a lowered sport ride even on bad roads (ie., not jarring or bouncy).



 

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