sweet coilovers! i was debating to get the T1R B52 damper kit but i decided to save myself some money and bought the T1R S-Spec dampers + coils combo today. i figured i wont be autocrossing a lot and still need something DD. cant wait!

 

haha...anticipation. That sounds like a good combo! Congrats! heehee...you might get hooked though once u run your Fit.

 

yeah it was a pretty good deal...paying for shipping sucked though! haha sigh...... they got a good promotion going on @ aj-racing though, theres a raffle for 500 CAD (400 USD) in store credit!!!!

 

so whens the next one? its started to eat at me... i gotta find out what it takes to make my tires squeel!

 

i think there is one on the 14th??? then next year in january is test-n-tune!

 

Yeah, the next 3 events are:

• 12/14/08
• 1/11/09
• 1/25/09 (Test-N-Tune)

Just come down early, ideally, around 7:00 or 7:30 am to register. Registration & tech inspection is between 7:00 - 8:30 am. Come early cuz time flies and the faster u get finished the more time u have to walk the course. There's a walkthru w/ instructors @ 9:00 am. You can drive in heat 3 or 4 so u can get an instructor to ride along.

It's $40 ($25 + $15 weekend membership). You have to pay with check (no cash).

You can rent a helmet or bring your own (Snell rated M2000 or later) and u must have covered shoes. Bring a hat & water...it's been pretty hot.

haha...yeah, my tires squeel like crazy! Good fun!

 

My buddy Ken put this video together from clips he shot @ the 11/16/08 SCCA event.

When I heard the music I had to laugh--muscle-car Fit. haha....but its pretty cool.

YouTube - Hawaii SCCA Honda Fit - Randy's Run

He took alot of video clips of the various cars that ran that day. Its all out there on youtube.

Here's Brad's runs (MINI-Fit...sans the Fit):
YouTube - SCCA Hawaii 11-16-08 - SM #43
YouTube - SCCA Hawaii 11-16-08 - SM #43
YouTube - SCCA Hawaii 11-16-08 - SM #43

See ya!

 

I like your video.

Thanks for posting mine. Wish I could go faster. Oh well. Maybe next time.

 

Just a reminder-

Test and tune on 1/25/09 is a great opportunity to get out and learn under controlled conditions.

No stress since it is not an official event day.

Only for practice and multiple instructors are present for as much help as you want.

You can also run then adjust your suspension then run again and see what difference it makes.

You can try downshifting or changing air pressures.

Usually scales are available to check weights or even corner weights- there is a small fee and usually it's done earlier in the day.

Event runs all day long but you can leave after lunch or early afternoon.

The course setup will be very close to the normal course we compete on.
See how your times stack up to your buddies and the rest of the drivers in your class or for the day. Maybe you can beat an S2000 or Evo? It's been done before. Skill counts more than mods.

Unlike in previous years there is no other event that weekend so you don't have to be all tired and compete the next day.

This also preceeds the next season which starts in late March- great time to prepare. It's likely this will be the only test and tune for 2009. Next one maybe 2010. Outside chance for late 2009 but nothing certain.

 

Have you installed these yet? I'm really pulling my hear out trying to see which way I should go dropping my car any feed back on these would be a great help..Thanks!

 

yeah i installed these on thanksgiving day. i never got to play with the settings yet, probably not until i get my alignment.

im set on 6 which is in the middle (border line daily comfy driving and spirited). similar to stock, a little stiffer and bumps can be felt (hawaii has some pretty bad roads) but still feels smooth and comfy and handling has improved.

the drop is nice, being on stock rims and tires, there is about 1 finger gap in the front and a 2 1/2 finger gap in the back, so it has the slight aggresive look. im able to go over speed bumps no problem, drive ways can be a little tricky (depends on the driveway), sometimes the plastic vent underneath scrapes a little on the ground but not the bumper.

overall, i do like my new setup, good suspension for a daily driven car. i did consider the T1R full coilovers but i felt it was more practical going the other direction because my car is a DD.

if you do consider these, get them soon before the sale at AJ-Racing ends! GOOD DEAL!

 

Thanks! Did you have to pay any customs fees that they mentioned? Also if you could? can you take a picture of the new drop. Thanks again...

 

This sunday is the Honolulu Marathon so plan accordingly.

We have autocross at Aloha Stadium lower parking lot all day sunday.

You're all invited to visit and go for a ride at the end of the day.

Bring closed toe shoes and borrow or bring a helmet (M2000 or SA2000 or later rated).

 

where a good place to pick up a helmet?

 

Helmets for SCCA events need to be rated

M2000 or M2005
SA2000 or SA2005

M is for motorcycle and 2000 means certified in year 2000.

Helmets are rated for 10 years then it moves to the next rating so in 2011 we will have M2010 rated helmets and the M2000 are no longer valid.

SA is for automotorsports- it's fire rated.

Many helmets are not SNELL rated and have no sticker showing M2000 or later.

If you have SCCA membership you can get a discount for helmet purchase at either of the Razor locations at Pearlridge uptown. Can be closed or open face. Doesn't have to be expensive- from about $130 on up.

 

I hope it doesn't rain for tomorrow's the SCCA event.

Oh...and like a dodo-head...I filled up my gas tank today. Duh!

 

1. Rain or shine... Autocross will go on. I usually bring my slippas and swimsuit.
2. You're ready... even if the power goes out state wide and none of the gas pumps work.
3. Hey, gas was $1.95 per gallon at costco today. How can you pass that up?!?

See you there.

Your tires are good in the rain. Now everyone else will have to SLOW down.

 

i finally got to watch you guys out there today for a little bit. looked like was one good turn out. i had to watch from the Checkers parking lot tho cause i had some stuff to pickup for my wife's car. maybe next time i can watch closer. looked like good fun.

 

Save a little extra time, next event is Jan 11th. Come by and ask for us and we can get you in for a closer look- to the grid and right up to the cars.

Then Jan 25th is the test and tune. You can sign up to drive all day minus working one shift as a course worker. Good day to try things out.

Today both 08FitSport and Raton did fine and each was getting better and better.

Randy got to try his coilovers AND Yokohama S.Drive tires. I think both were good for handling plus he got to try a few settings on his shocks.
It's always hard to know exactly what will work.

It's interesting that 08FitSport and Raton's times were very close even though 08FitSport has stock suspension. It's the tires that keeps him close. The rest is getting better at driving skill. Today's course was short and tight in some areas and spotted by rain in the morning and very late afternoon.

 

good stuff, i'll be sure to ask for you guys next time around.