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Old 08-15-2010, 07:56 AM
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Installed the DIY SRI lastnight before heading to work, just in time too! how ever i did cut the hole for the sensor a little too far so it barely reaches, is there an extension i could get or should i just get another piece? (only about 10bucks) Love the result on it thought, and saved about 100bucks from getting a name branded one..My only concern is, i live in CA, will i run into smog check problems?

BTW, my axle back should come in monday. I work that day but got tuse and wend off... so i cant wait to but that in also!

After these two mods, ive gotta save up for some new shoes, theyre almost slicks...
i have the HFP alloy wheels with 205/45/16 Can i get meatier tires? would those last longer?

Thanks for the support FF'ers
i owe it all to you guys!
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:30 PM
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If your check engine light doesnt come on then u'll be fine for smog checks!
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas Coyote
T can't figure out why the guy wanted to challenge me because I was poking along in the right lane but when he dropped gears and took off I did the same and even though he had a couple of lengths on me when I did I was able to stay on him at partial throttle closing the gap , letting off and closing it again. When all was clear I went around him... When I hit 5th at 7200 RPM he gave up because I was still pulling strong in 5th..... Pleases don't get the idea that I was speeding because that is not characteristic of a 60 year old disabled Marine combat veteran.... KWSC High Boost Kit and a few other after market things I have done have worked out very well for me.
Ok if U say so... Sounds Cool Tex,
.... I would have love to hear the convesation between him and his bud " this little _ _ _ car I was just play'n around with Clean My Clock Dude!, I don't know what he had in it but dang.....
 

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Old 08-15-2010, 06:50 PM
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Think how sweet she will look once i get my lip and grill back on tuesday. I was also looking around and found out T1R are still selling there sexy exaust for the Fit i wanted it for my last fit but never did
http://www.typeoneracing.com/catalog...age=1&featured I think its a good price$359. But i want to get a jdm arm rest first and more of my car payed off
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 07:53 PM
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Texas Coyote - you did us proud!!!!!!!! There is just something about guys and gals that drive those stang! Good for you!

Here is what I did to the GD 3 yesterday. Added trophy # 10 to shelf and meet two Fit owners in Ohio yesterday. Great to tell them about this site and they were so happy with their cars. I posted a thread with some pictures from the show but it has already went to the wayside. Seems to happen alot lately, maybe I am too old to be of any interest anymore.

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I'll post up some pictures after Eric puts on the Megan exhaust this week or next - can't wait for the final modification to be done. Will hate November to come and going back to stock hood and rims for the winter.

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Old 08-15-2010, 08:42 PM
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# 10 WOW that's a shelf full! And cat:x your an icon here @ FF's
We want to see trophy row . And the paint is perfect! good job.
Red calipers would look really nice with the red body color.
 

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Old 08-15-2010, 10:06 PM
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Nice i wish my Fit could win a trophy. But than again i have never put it in any shows. I will start as soon as i get my Parts on
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:21 PM
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Painted the sport grill I got off one of our fitfreaks flat black and installed it.

posted some pic's here

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...new-grill.html
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 06:10 AM
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Discovered my A/C compressor's magnetic clutch has detached for some reason. Not having A/C while driving in Manila is a pain.
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:40 AM
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put on my j's grill and b pipe, looking good, and very loud and rumbly
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:16 AM
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We Need Pics^^^ I get my J's grill Tuesday Afternoon
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:26 AM
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We Need Pics^^^ I get my J's grill Tuesday Afternoon
yessir! here she is....

 
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^^^^

"feels like Im driving the batmobile" lol

heyyyyy cutie :*
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:58 AM
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"feels like Im driving the batmobile" lol

heyyyyy cutie :*
LOL!


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Old 08-16-2010, 07:24 PM
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Discovered my A/C compressor's magnetic clutch has detached for some reason. Not having A/C while driving in Manila is a pain.
Update: Found the reason for it.

The flywheel is held in place by a nut that threads onto the end of the compressor's shaft. Unfortunately the shaft broke right where the nut goes on, so there's nothing securing my compressor flywheel.

Best case scenario is the shaft can be welded back in place. Worst case scenario is I have to pay roughly $400 through the nose for a new compressor.
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Type 100
Update: Found the reason for it.

The flywheel is held in place by a nut that threads onto the end of the compressor's shaft. Unfortunately the shaft broke right where the nut goes on, so there's nothing securing my compressor flywheel.

Best case scenario is the shaft can be welded back in place. Worst case scenario is I have to pay roughly $400 through the nose for a new compressor.

Hope that it is the easier fix! I can't even think what it would be like without the AC we have had heat index up to 105 - way too hot!

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Old 08-16-2010, 08:46 PM
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Pulled it out the garage for a little bit to let the rain wash off my cat's paw prints.
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 11:43 PM
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Hope that it is the easier fix! I can't even think what it would be like without the AC we have had heat index up to 105 - way too hot!

Cat
Thanks Cat; I'm not too optimistic though. I've heard the A/C compressor used in the Fits is the kind that has lower inertia, but usually doesn't lend itself well to repairs...unlike the older, "more serviceable" kind (I'm no expert on car A/C, just sharing what I know).

If your GD's A/C compressor develops a noticeable squeak when you turn on the chill, that's the bearing inside failing. Take that as a slow death knell and a signal to save up the moolah for a new one. I've been through that with my old Honda.
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 01:48 AM
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pfft now there's a thread for this!? i didn't do anything to my fit for the past 8 months! it's sitting in a garage 7,000 miles away!
 


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