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phyregod · 07-05-2009, 01:43 PM

Get Neuspeed "Sport" Springs. They will lower it 1.25-1.5 but they firm up the suspension enough to make up the difference. They are not "harsh" at all. Add some KYB AGXs, and you'll have a really nice setup that is great fun on the street. And get the oem body kit! I really like the look of those.

And is that a cell phone antenna? Do people still use those?

Wow, let me tell you how to mod your car. That reads wrong. Thats just what phyre would do.

awptickes · 07-05-2009, 01:46 PM

I don't like the oem body kit. That's why I didn't get the sport model.

Thanks for the pointers on the suspension.

B · 07-05-2009, 01:47 PM

you'd be suprised what you can get over, even being lowered. i've taken the sol when it was slammed to shit down dirt roads with little issue

awptickes · 07-05-2009, 01:52 PM

Hrm.

I can't find shit for shocks yet. I guess I'll have to keep waiting.

Oh, the antenna is from my Amateur radio, 2m and 70cm bands.

awptickes · 07-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Mugen Sports Suspension GE6 GE8 GD1 GD3 Fit

TurboMirage · 07-06-2009, 09:03 AM

looks good doug. just needs fit sport kit

awptickes · 07-06-2009, 09:41 AM

I really don't like the fit's bodykit. I do however like this lip:

double0Si · 07-06-2009, 09:57 AM

Get it NOW. Like yesterday now.

And I remember that I did have a name for the Camaro; "Chop Sticks" Cause it eats rice.

awptickes · 07-06-2009, 10:01 AM

I don't think it'll fit on the base model. Besides, I'd really be pissed if I broke it hitting a cone.

TurboMirage · 07-06-2009, 10:07 AM

well that is the line you walk. i've hit dozens of cones with my FG bumper. it hasnt cracked. its the snowbanks and small streams that bust it up.

awptickes · 07-06-2009, 10:11 AM

I think I'd rather have a set of these before I get a lip or bumper:

double0Si · 07-06-2009, 10:16 AM

Ok. Either you need to duct tape/bungie pillows to the front of your car, fab up some train style steel plow, or enjoy your car and come to terms with the possibility of minor scrapes and dings along the way. Thats why they make bondo and touch up paint. It's CF. It may not be indestructable (like some wish to think) but I'd hope it would stand up to a cone. If not, I got an idea: Buy the stiffer lowering springs, and SWERVE THAT BITCH!!!

double0Si · 07-06-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awptickes

I think I'd rather have a set of these before I get a lip or bumper:

How much are those? Theyre pretty hot. I'd like some NRs for the Si.

You look into HFP Wheels at all? Theyve got some nice ones for cheapish.

awptickes · 07-06-2009, 10:30 AM

Yeah, I've thought about the Mirror faces.

I'm indecisive.

awptickes · 07-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Oh, did I mention that those mirror-mounted turn signals actually work? I finally wired them up on the 3rd, along with some tweeters.

Now it's nice and bright, and the soundstage has moved up to where I don't have to dip my head to hear the important parts of the music.

Battle Pope · 07-07-2009, 09:48 PM

ground control to major tom...

I need to lower mine eventually too, but my civic has 17s

Taco15 · 07-10-2009, 10:31 AM

my trucks name is "Pedro" ......seriously.

my mom named my crx ''the shoe" when i had it. not really to interesting but it always seems to fit the ''personality'' of the vehicle we had.

i remember my mom had a pontiac sunfire,like the old ones from the 80's. It was in mint condition inside and out but of course it looked....old. she named it ''the cool''

really. she would say, "hey take the cool!"

awptickes · 07-11-2009, 07:45 PM

I'm gonna drop it at the august 29th meet at Clayton's.

Everyone had better pitch in.

99sidude · 07-23-2009, 10:47 PM

I just want to say how amazed I am with these little cars. I finally had the chance to drive one, and was blown away with how much fun to drive the thing is. It's so damn practical too. Today I was driving home from work cruising about 80 on the freeway. A black fit passed me doing about 90, so I decided to tail the guy, thinking he'd see a cop before I could. Well, we got to a straitaway on the freeway, and the guy had the thing flat out up to 115mph. It got up there fairly quickly too. I was on pace with him pretty much flooring it in 5th gear in my gsr hatch. It's amazing Honda was able to do so much with so little.

awptickes · 07-23-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99sidude

I just want to say how amazed I am with these little cars. I finally had the chance to drive one, and was blown away with how much fun to drive the thing is. It's so damn practical too. Today I was driving home from work cruising about 80 on the freeway. A black fit passed me doing about 90, so I decided to tail the guy, thinking he'd see a cop before I could. Well, we got to a straitaway on the freeway, and the guy had the thing flat out up to 115mph. It got up there fairly quickly too. I was on pace with him pretty much flooring it in 5th gear in my gsr hatch. It's amazing Honda was able to do so much with so little.

Yeah, they top out at 118mph, with a fuel cut. It feels like it'll do 140 or so.

I love it. It fits every thing I want a car to do. Next on my list is a fun car to buy in the fall, then build it up over the winter. <3 I'm thinking either a miata, subaru, EF civic, or an MR2.

D16SiHatch · 07-24-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awptickes

I love it. It fits every thing I want a car to do.

must be why they named it the.... lol

to op: its a nice car but i have to say i'm more a fan of the previous model years design. the most recent Fit looks like a pregnant roller skate.

awptickes · 07-24-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D16SiHatch

must be why they named it the.... lol

to op: its a nice car but i have to say i'm more a fan of the previous model years design. the most recent Fit looks like a pregnant roller skate.

yeah, but they more than made up for it with the interior.

D16SiHatch · 07-24-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awptickes

yeah, but they more than made up for it with the interior.

that's entirely possible. i've never seen the inside of one so i'll take your word for it lol

99sidude · 07-26-2009, 05:51 PM

my biggest complaint with the current Fit is it's pointy front end. if you look at the jdm versions, they look much cleaner. Thank US bumper regulations for that.

awptickes · 07-26-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99sidude

my biggest complaint with the current Fit is it's pointy front end. if you look at the jdm versions, they look much cleaner. Thank US bumper regulations for that.

Yeah, but you get what you get. The rear bumper is also longer/more stuck out. My European Civic has the same thing, slightly shorter bumpers.

EDIT: Toucan Sam.

07-05-2009, 01:46 PM	#27
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	I don't like the oem body kit. That's why I didn't get the sport model. Thanks for the pointers on the suspension. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-05-2009, 01:52 PM	#29
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	Hrm. I can't find shit for shocks yet. I guess I'll have to keep waiting. Oh, the antenna is from my Amateur radio, 2m and 70cm bands. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-05-2009, 02:18 PM	#30
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	Mugen Sports Suspension GE6 GE8 GD1 GD3 Fit __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-06-2009, 09:03 AM	#31
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 338	looks good doug. just needs fit sport kit __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

07-06-2009, 09:41 AM	#32
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	I really don't like the fit's bodykit. I do however like this lip: __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \


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07-06-2009, 10:01 AM	#34
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	I don't think it'll fit on the base model. Besides, I'd really be pissed if I broke it hitting a cone. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#35
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 338	well that is the line you walk. i've hit dozens of cones with my FG bumper. it hasnt cracked. its the snowbanks and small streams that bust it up. __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

07-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#36
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	I think I'd rather have a set of these before I get a lip or bumper: __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-06-2009, 10:30 AM	#39
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	Yeah, I've thought about the Mirror faces. I'm indecisive. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#40
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	Oh, did I mention that those mirror-mounted turn signals actually work? I finally wired them up on the 3rd, along with some tweeters. Now it's nice and bright, and the soundstage has moved up to where I don't have to dip my head to hear the important parts of the music. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-11-2009, 07:45 PM	#43
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,953 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 189	I'm gonna drop it at the august 29th meet at Clayton's. Everyone had better pitch in. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

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