Unofficial Honda FIT Forums - My 1999 Honda Torneo SIR-T

I've had my Torneo SIR-T for about 4 years now, it was a complete factory Japanese import when I got it, completely stock standard. It's had a huge transformation from a stock standard car into what it is now. My goal for this car is basically to be a comfy, daily driver that is fun to drive with a bit of power up her sleeve and an emphasis on being clean and sleek. All while still being practical.

When I bought it she looked like this...

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Over the last few years she's had a lot of various things done, 35% tints, suspension work, Fujitsubo Legalis R exhaust and a few other bits.

As of last week she was sitting on EURO R struts with Apex'i lowering springs, this was a pretty nice drop, about 45mm from factory SIR-T (which is around 20mm higher than EURO R!). A set of 17x7 wheels completed the look...

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For me the front left a little to be desired. It had to go lower!! The back I was/am pretty happy with as I want to have a slightly agressive semi-rake stance.

So I ordered some BC GOLD Coilover suspension and adjustable Hardrace rear camber arms. Last night I got it all fitted up and I'll let the pictures do some of the talking.

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Let's be honest, we needed some WONGS!

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Pulled out front struts and compared, there was a big difference on the rears too...

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A few hours later, it was getting dark and late, decided to set the height roughly to where I want it, and take it for a drive to see the feel :) This suspension feels GREAT! so nice around corners and has pretty much no bounce or harshness, very very nice.

Looks pretty nice too :)

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Since then I've set the coil overs exactly how I want them, wheel alignment completed and adjusted camber into spec with the new camber arms (sitting right on -1.5 all round).

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You may also notice my new front has been sorted! EURO R front lip fitted and even the foglights. To install foglights was a bit of a mission as the SIR-T does not have the brackets on the car's chassis to mount. Paintwork done and a bit of plastic repairs to the lip to make it mint. Thanks to Rod Wood panel beaters for their great hard work.

I also got a new EZLip from the states which I think makes the front end look really sweet. Also helps protect the new paint from getting scraped. It does a fantastic job too, I've scraped the crap out of the EZLip and not a single scratch on the EURO R lip. The EZLip can take a beating and still looks awesome too.

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After that, a decent wash and wax...

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Some guard rolling

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And Volia!

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Please excuse the horrible photos, I have not had a chance to take any with my DSLR yet as I've been busy, but will update soon with some decent ones!