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Old May 20, 2016 | 07:38 AM
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Am I the only one that didn't have a problem with the retaining screws? I bet the next time I take the rotors off the screws will be rusted on...
 
Old May 20, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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Am I the only one that didn't have a problem with the retaining screws? I bet the next time I take the rotors off the screws will be rusted on...
Lucky few haha. Mine had never been touched and were the same ones that have been on there since the car had been made. That's a good 6 years of rusting and seizing lol
 
Old May 20, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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I always put some antiseize on those screws when I change rotors.

Of course, it doesn't come like this from Honda!
 
Old May 20, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Frenzal
I always put some antiseize on those screws when I change rotors.

Of course, it doesn't come like this from Honda!
Yep. I ended up destroying mine but I wouldn't be able to reuse them on the s2k rotors anyway haha.
 
Old May 20, 2016 | 05:17 PM
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Black housing lights done and just installed

Needs a thorough wash and possibly a buff/wax to follow...
 
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Old May 20, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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I have a chance to drive my car on freeway today,
after 3 days straight of learning and trying to get the Perfect Alignment...
Finally I can declare I have the Perfect Alignment...
The car track straight and true and feel even more planted at the corner.
I change the Camber from about minus 1.75 to about minus 2.2 now.
I also adjust the Toe In to about 1.8mm TOTAL Toe In for straight line high speed stability and make sure the steering wheel straight... before I was driving with steering wheel slightly to the left AFTER I change to J's Racing Steering wheel, because the gear on the J's Racing Steering Wheel do not match the orientation of the stock steering wheel.

I was at one point try minus 3 camber and the car just drive horrible, and the tire screech at hard cornering and easy to lose traction...
I know some other FitFreak member had their camber at minus 3 and the car drive ok, I guess this must be because my tire is really low profile at 215/40ZR-18...
so when you have less flex on the side wall, the tire really lose contact patch...

As soon as this tire is worn out, I do plan to get 225/35ZR-18 since Michelin Pilot Super Sport is just recently available in this new wider size...


EDIT: I also adjust the front Ohlins 2 click harder (clockwise) and now the ride is bit harder but the car just ...
glued to the contour of the road !
 

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Old May 21, 2016 | 07:56 AM
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Returned the rental.
Got the airbag recall done.
Put in a new battery. 3rd one in 2.5 years. Why does Honda equip the Fit with such a bad battery?!
 
Old May 21, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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I want to say I believe Waiz, but there's always that one item that is needed to "finish" off the project. Then of course there's something else that comes along and it's a never ending cycle lol!

I was finally able to get most of the stuff back on the car for one last event before she goes down for version 2.0 which should be completed in a few months.

One picture my brother sent over from someone on a website called Instagram.





what rear wing is this
 
Old May 21, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Cruatchi
Returned the rental.
Got the airbag recall done.
Put in a new battery. 3rd one in 2.5 years. Why does Honda equip the Fit with such a bad battery?!
Might as well switch to a 51R. It can be done if you take out the battery tray. I use an Optima Yellowtop and it's great.
 
Old May 21, 2016 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickVeilsideZ
What are your wheel specs? Your fit looks amazing
 
Old May 21, 2016 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cruatchi
Returned the rental.
Got the airbag recall done.
Put in a new battery. 3rd one in 2.5 years. Why does Honda equip the Fit with such a bad battery?!
That sounds like something wrong with your electrical system. Ive had the same stock battery for over 4 years and its still fine to this day. Nothing wrong with the honda batteries.
 
Old May 21, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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I installed splash guard today. Pretty basic, but I've only had my Fit for 24 hours.
 
Old May 21, 2016 | 11:34 PM
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Finally got the JDM tail lights installed.



 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott Wyman
I installed splash guard today. Pretty basic, but I've only had my Fit for 24 hours.


Still... You didn't disable the DRLs first?
 
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Old May 22, 2016 | 01:32 AM
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Installed the Duckbill Spoiler.
Shout out to 1SickVeilsideZ for selling me the spoiler!


 
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Old May 22, 2016 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by FamilyWagon
Those works look real good. 16"?
Thanks brother! Yes they're 16's.

Originally Posted by rickshatch
what rear wing is this
It's the JDP rear duckbill in carbon fiber. The top is painted black and the underside is still in carbon.

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What are your wheel specs? Your fit looks amazing
16X8 +20 front and 16X8 +15 rear. Thanks for the compliment brother! Your stuff will be shipping out Monday

Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Installed the Duckbill Spoiler.
Shout out to 1SickVeilsideZ for selling me the spoiler!


Car looks good bro! I love your setup! Can't wait to see it again in person, this time with better lighting lol!
 
Old May 22, 2016 | 02:38 AM
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^^^ what are you using for a spoiler now?
 
Old May 22, 2016 | 02:48 AM
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^^^ what are you using for a spoiler now?
Same one for now..... Had an extra one. I still have the sport skirts, I'll take some pics on Monday and shoot them your way if your friend is still interested.
 
Old May 22, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Oh i see. I think shes still interested. But shes either broke right now, still doing exams, or both lol.
 
Old May 22, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by counterFIT
Might as well switch to a 51R. It can be done if you take out the battery tray. I use an Optima Yellowtop and it's great.
Maybe for the next one I will look into a bigger battery.

Originally Posted by connor55
That sounds like something wrong with your electrical system. Ive had the same stock battery for over 4 years and its still fine to this day. Nothing wrong with the honda batteries.
How often you drive yours? There are times when I don't drive it for 1-2 weeks and the battery is too weak to start the car. I have 2 other Hondas in the family that can sit for weeks as well, but they have no issues starting right up. It's more likely the physical battery size is the issue rather than my electrical system.
 



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