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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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is there like an upgraded wheel bearing you guys have?
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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I'm not sure if Honda changed anything actually on the GE's, they are just 1 year newer than the GDs in the US. Could end up being the same problem. Though you won't be having that problem in the near future, your going K and doing a whole swap right, 5 lug axle from EP or DC as well. Wait did the EP3 stateside have 5 lug? I can't recall, I know it was a joke compared to the EP here.

Well still not a definite no problem as my 5R the front side passenger wheel bearing was going out, but that car was beat very heavily on in gymkhana and touge running. Eventually swapped out the front knuckles with J's pieces as they had the RCA installed. Much quicker and easier swap than replacing the wheel bearings and installing the RCAs. My wallet didn't think it was easier though, but we rarely agree and I usually win.
 

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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 555sexydrive
I'm not sure if Honda changed anything actually on the GE's, they are just 1 year newer than the GDs in the US. Could end up being the same problem. Though you won't be having that problem in the near future, your going K and doing a whole swap right, 5 lug axle from EP or DC as well. Wait did the EP3 stateside have 5 lug? I can't recall, I know it was a joke compared to the EP here.

yeah we got the 5 lug here.

and i plan on staying 4x100, no need to upgrade.
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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You're going to use the tiny ass Fit axles pushing that much more power through them? Gambatte ne!!!

Or is there something you can do to use the larger axles and retain the 4x100 bolt pattern?
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 555sexydrive
You're going to use the tiny ass Fit axles pushing that much more power through them? Gambatte ne!!!

Or is there something you can do to use the larger axles and retain the 4x100 bolt pattern?

haha no no! hassport makes swap axles for the k20 fit, they come in different stages.

 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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SWEET!!!
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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How long, baby how long before that L15 be gone and you be singing that twin cam K20 song????
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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I love this thread ... always great to see someone push it !!
 
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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NICE!!! Im still trying to decide if i wanna go to a 5M/t or do a swap on the existing A/T to a K20...either way itll be aight. I love the wheels...hopefully if everything goes well ill have my wheels within the next month...WOOT!
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dled1286
NICE!!! Im still trying to decide if i wanna go to a 5M/t or do a swap on the existing A/T to a K20...either way itll be aight. I love the wheels...hopefully if everything goes well ill have my wheels within the next month...WOOT!
heck yeah man!

I'll be mounting these Tuesday.
 
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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FedEx Santa just came by...

getting them mounted now.

 
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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You guys would never believe this but my 15x9s fit in the front with no modification, spacers or anything ... Winning.

Omg I will NEVER not run staggered. Wow the difference in geometry. OVERSTEEEEEER! So amazing.
 
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Omg I will NEVER not run staggered. Wow the difference in geometry. OVERSTEEEEEER! So amazing.
sooo...now that ur running the new setup...ima need another "joyride" lol^_^

but seriously i have some stuff needing done on the fit this weekend. maybe we can meet up and i can experience the new setup!
 
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dled1286
sooo...now that ur running the new setup...ima need another "joyride" lol^_^

but seriously i have some stuff needing done on the fit this weekend. maybe we can meet up and i can experience the new setup!
That sounds great, I know how much you enjoyed our last ride lol. I'm off today actually, going get an alignment. Hit me up if you want.
 
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FitFlowjoe
Pictures or it never happened !! hahahaha... just kidding, but no. I want pictures... and solving the rubbing issues
HAPPENED

NT01 225/45/15 on 6ul 15x9, no spacers, no rolling, no clearance problems.






 

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I couldn't tell from the pics, but do they poke in front at all?
 
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
I couldn't tell from the pics, but do they poke in front at all?

No poke! then again.. -3.0° camber.. lol
 
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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O shi.

Note to self: Run this fitment.

lol
 
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
O shi.

Note to self: Run this fitment.

lol

haha thanks man.

between the tires and grip and the new geometry of the staggered setup, the fit feels COMPLETELY different. The nose of my car no longer leads into a turn like every other front wheel drive car. It feels as though the pivot rotational point is exactly where I sit. Like it rotates from the middle. JUST LIKE A MIATA!

I completely understand why the Japanese run this type of setup on all their tuner track cars. wow
 



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