What did you do to your GE fit today?
#6842
10-30-2012, 06:47 PM
Wheels taken to powdercoat
Today, I took some 2010 Fit Sport 16" aluminum rims to get powdercoated. I got a base 2013 Automatic in polished metal, and I'm getting navy wheels. Hope they turn out o.k.!
#6844
10-31-2012, 02:28 PM
Some pics after a quick wash.
16x7 +42 205/45/16
15mm spacers on front, 20mm on rear
Project Kics R40 neo chrome extended lug nuts
The white hood is 3M matte white vinyl. Thinking of doing the whole car so I did the hood first to see how I like it and how it holds up. So far so good. Probably do the whole car after the winter.
16x7 +42 205/45/16
15mm spacers on front, 20mm on rear
Project Kics R40 neo chrome extended lug nuts
The white hood is 3M matte white vinyl. Thinking of doing the whole car so I did the hood first to see how I like it and how it holds up. So far so good. Probably do the whole car after the winter.
#6846
10-31-2012, 02:34 PM
Some pics after a quick wash.
16x7 +42 205/45/16
15mm spacers on front, 20mm on rear
Project Kics R40 neo chrome extended lug nuts
The white hood is 3M matte white vinyl. Thinking of doing the whole car so I did the hood first to see how I like it and how it holds up. So far so good. Probably do the whole car after the winter.
16x7 +42 205/45/16
15mm spacers on front, 20mm on rear
Project Kics R40 neo chrome extended lug nuts
The white hood is 3M matte white vinyl. Thinking of doing the whole car so I did the hood first to see how I like it and how it holds up. So far so good. Probably do the whole car after the winter.
#6848
10-31-2012, 03:27 PM
You're gonna beat me to the matte white! I was gonna do my car too, these rocks are killing my hood!! Love the wheels!
#6849
10-31-2012, 04:09 PM
Thanks everyone.
Yeah, my paint definitely leaves something to be desired. Hate to spend the dough on a quality re-spray for a daily driver because it will just happen again. The vinyl is cheap and relatively easy to apply. Plus I want a white car to stay cool in the summer. It cleans SO easy too. Wash with microfiber mitt then dry with microfiber towel. Looks bangin.
BBS look great on a slammed car. TE37, not necessary. Plus I like not being slammed for daily driving. At least I've got a little suspension travel in the back. Not a fan of riding on bump stops. Yeah, the TE37SL is the concave version, 17" is the smallest size tho. TE37V is the slightly concave but dishy version. Those come in 16". According to the Ray's site, anyway...
BBS look great on a slammed car. TE37, not necessary. Plus I like not being slammed for daily driving. At least I've got a little suspension travel in the back. Not a fan of riding on bump stops. Yeah, the TE37SL is the concave version, 17" is the smallest size tho. TE37V is the slightly concave but dishy version. Those come in 16". According to the Ray's site, anyway...
#6850
10-31-2012, 04:16 PM
Meatbaby, I am guessing the 45 series help prevent a lot of rubbing? What suspension are you on? Sorry if i missed it.
#6851
10-31-2012, 04:57 PM
TE37SL doesn't mean its concave and the egular TE37 isn't.
The reason those TE's aren't concave is because the sizing is lame.
(All Honda sizing will be roughly equally lame)
TE37SL is the cheaper of the two, with uglier finish and big sticker.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6076/6...03402b33_b.jpg
Not SL, still concave.
The reason those TE's aren't concave is because the sizing is lame.
(All Honda sizing will be roughly equally lame)
TE37SL is the cheaper of the two, with uglier finish and big sticker.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6076/6...03402b33_b.jpg
Not SL, still concave.
#6852
10-31-2012, 05:46 PM
Some pics after a quick wash.
16x7 +42 205/45/16
15mm spacers on front, 20mm on rear
Project Kics R40 neo chrome extended lug nuts
The white hood is 3M matte white vinyl. Thinking of doing the whole car so I did the hood first to see how I like it and how it holds up. So far so good. Probably do the whole car after the winter.
16x7 +42 205/45/16
15mm spacers on front, 20mm on rear
Project Kics R40 neo chrome extended lug nuts
The white hood is 3M matte white vinyl. Thinking of doing the whole car so I did the hood first to see how I like it and how it holds up. So far so good. Probably do the whole car after the winter.
A couple questions. Nice set up. looks good.
I have same size/offset wheels and tires and seem to have a much bigger gap. I am on Swifts. So far no rub but I am thinking of gong to 205/50 next year. Think I will rub.? I am surprised you do not rub with the spacers or do you?
#6854
10-31-2012, 06:24 PM
205/45 does help to not rub. Also having all my fenders rolled helps 
. It allowed me to leave my spacers on. I'm on Buddy Club N+ so my ride height is completely adjustable. I didn't choose the tires, they just came on the wheels, but they're a great size. Before the Volks I had the stock 16" sport rims with 205/50/16, same ride height and same spacers. Lower than your drop and I had no rubbing. The only thing is my dampers are pretty stiff and with just the stock struts you may rub on hard turns, but probably nothing serious.
. It allowed me to leave my spacers on. I'm on Buddy Club N+ so my ride height is completely adjustable. I didn't choose the tires, they just came on the wheels, but they're a great size. Before the Volks I had the stock 16" sport rims with 205/50/16, same ride height and same spacers. Lower than your drop and I had no rubbing. The only thing is my dampers are pretty stiff and with just the stock struts you may rub on hard turns, but probably nothing serious.
#6855
10-31-2012, 06:30 PM
TE37SL doesn't mean its concave and the egular TE37 isn't.
The reason those TE's aren't concave is because the sizing is lame.
(All Honda sizing will be roughly equally lame)
TE37SL is the cheaper of the two, with uglier finish and big sticker.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6076/6...03402b33_b.jpg
Not SL, still concave.
The reason those TE's aren't concave is because the sizing is lame.
(All Honda sizing will be roughly equally lame)
TE37SL is the cheaper of the two, with uglier finish and big sticker.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6076/6...03402b33_b.jpg
Not SL, still concave.
#6857
10-31-2012, 09:27 PM
Whats up FF members been a few months since i have posted on here but since then i have made a custom gurney flap for the OE wing, and got new wheels Racing Heart CP-035
measured for cutting and in vice
after cut notice big hole on sides
test fit grinding sanding test fit , grinding ,sanding ...
fixed up painted and installed final product
wheels and finished wing
measured for cutting and in vice
after cut notice big hole on sides
test fit grinding sanding test fit , grinding ,sanding ...
fixed up painted and installed final product
wheels and finished wing
#6859
10-31-2012, 09:57 PM
Whats up FF members been a few months since i have posted on here but since then i have made a custom gurney flap for the OE wing, and got new wheels Racing Heart CP-035
measured for cutting and in vice
after cut notice big hole on sides
test fit grinding sanding test fit , grinding ,sanding ...
fixed up painted and installed final product
wheels and finished wing
measured for cutting and in vice
after cut notice big hole on sides
test fit grinding sanding test fit , grinding ,sanding ...
fixed up painted and installed final product
wheels and finished wing
#6860
11-01-2012, 01:30 AM
The N+ have damper adjustments on the BOTTOM of the struts in the fronts and on the TOP of the shocks in the back. The fronts are accessible without having to jack up the car tho, as long as you're not too low. The rears are adjustable by removing the plastic shock covers in the cargo area. All very easy.