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Old 11-19-2012, 06:58 AM
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man.. you guys make me want to get double din... where did you buy the dash piece? for the double din? and how much?
Scosche kit. It was like $30 online. Crutch field or ebay
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 10:25 AM
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finally figured out how to install the modulo led kit. had to use the crz instructions from collegehills and find the appropriate 8 pin plug in the fuse holder. good thing it was the same blue/pink plug found in many threads here. had to lengthen the left side connector since i believe they sent me two right sides, but the shape is the same, so i can put them on either side.




Do the rear ones light up too?
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 10:36 AM
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unfortunately they do not =(
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 12:20 PM
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Old 11-19-2012, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by xxryu139x
unfortunately they do not =(
Gotcha.
Did you happen to price the Modulo LED side skirts? Been wanting those, but the price has kept me away. $$$$ for just side skirts? I can't justify it.

I saw a replica set on ebay about a year or more ago which were basically the same styling like the JDM/Modulo one's you got, but both front and rear lit up.
These right here:

Been looking for those for a while, haven't seen them since.


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....custom fabricated 2" receiver hitch I welded up this weekend. The hitch is great and doesn't hang down below the bumper like the aftermarket units.
Looks very nice & clean.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dookoo
Dig this retrofit for sure

Had a friend shoot my car with a 4x5 camera last night. pretty stoked on that.

 
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Old 11-19-2012, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FitStir
Gotcha.
Did you happen to price the Modulo LED side skirts? Been wanting those, but the price has kept me away. $$$$ for just side skirts? I can't justify it.

I saw a replica set on ebay about a year or more ago which were basically the same styling like the JDM/Modulo one's you got, but both front and rear lit up.
These right here:

Been looking for those for a while, haven't seen them since.
Damn those look awesome. I bet they are much cheaper than what I paid for mine, however I'm sure I paid up the ass for the oem wiring harness.

As far as the LED sideskirts, I didn't bother looking for them in Hong Kong, however I've seen em for sale in Rakuten (~$750)
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 04:00 PM
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Got a carwash today. Bought some goo gone and cleaned up adhesive residue i left from the plastic cover on the led door sills. Installed the 3d Red Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel insert. Had to snip off some from the side inserts since they were too long. I think i bought the version for a Honda Freed. Oh well, not too noticeable and damn that red looks damn nice.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 04:41 PM
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If that style (both F&R lit) was available from Honda I'd gladly pay $$$ to get them, especially for their OEM-ness & the OEM connectors.
I'm not a big fan off replica's/knock offs.

They replica's I posted a pic of were ~$50 iirc, but it was a new seller with no feedback, and they never replied to my question(s). So I decided to opt on the safe side. Never seen them listed again
I got a price from some one else for them at almost $200 for the knock-offs, not worth it to me.

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....As far as the LED sideskirts, I didn't bother looking for them in Hong Kong, however I've seen em for sale in Rakuten (~$750)
Yeah, saw that too a few weeks ago when I read Item's posts. A little cheaper than japanparts, but still a lot just for side skirts... might do what some GD guys did with the custom "welcome lights" on the OEM skirts.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Goobers
If you're lucky, all you need is a re-seat.

But, then again, you could have all kinds of issues. Damaged tire, wheel, suspension/alignment... who knows.
Sidewall damage $136 (installed) for 1 new crappy OEM dunlop tire.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by msbxiv
Sidewall damage $136 (installed) for 1 new crappy OEM dunlop tire.
when I got my bubble in my OEM tire... that's when I said "fuck it."

ordered a new set of wheels (Enkei 16x7 +43), new set of tires (Continental DWS 205/50/16), added TPMS and had Tirerack do the mounting and balancing for it. that way, when they arrived, I just popped them on my Fit.

Sure, it costs a LOT more than one tire... but I feel much better about it.

plus, if I get a flat, I can swap to one of the remaining 3 OEM tires without having to ride on the donut for long. I kept the OE set.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 08:53 PM
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nothing new for now but did a mini shoot before she hibernates for winter more pics here... "mini FIT shoot"





 
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Old 11-19-2012, 10:53 PM
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Couple of pics of the Red CF steering wheel insert

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And I cannot get enough of my new tails.

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edit: derp just noticed the right side is peeling i need to go press it down when i go smoke later.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:51 PM
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Took my 09 sport to work and for a nice cruise after
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by xxryu139x
Couple of pics of the Red CF steering wheel insert

And I cannot get enough of my new tails.

edit: derp just noticed the right side is peeling i need to go press it down when i go smoke later.
Yeah, those aren't going to stay on. Especially because the surface they're adhered to is textured. If you want a new steering wheel emblem look, this is the ONLY way to go - GrafiXpressions - Express yourself in vinyl form!....

And why the RS emblem?
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:01 AM
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Yeah, those aren't going to stay on. Especially because the surface they're adhered to is textured. If you want a new steering wheel emblem look, this is the ONLY way to go - GrafiXpressions - Express yourself in vinyl form!....

And why the RS emblem?
saw a bunch of RSs while i was in HK and thought it looked pretty nice. but that's about as much decals i would put on my car. well maybe the chrome i-vtec emblem on Jazz's
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:06 AM
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I gotcha. I think the RS in Japan is the same 1.5L we have standard here, so RS works I guess. They probably have four wheel disc brakes, but who really cares?
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MEATBABY
I gotcha. I think the RS in Japan is the same 1.5L we have standard here, so RS works I guess. They probably have four wheel disc brakes, but who really cares?
right, no one would really know, unless your in FF.
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:10 AM
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yo ryu, you bought those tails here in PH? or in HK? anyway nice tails!

also noticed that you are using an aftermarket HU? is that pioneer? if yes, how did you work it with your steering wheel audio controls?

Thanks!
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sabawballs
yo ryu, you bought those tails here in PH? or in HK? anyway nice tails!

also noticed that you are using an aftermarket HU? is that pioneer? if yes, how did you work it with your steering wheel audio controls?

Thanks!
sup sabawballs? i went to banawe and they only had cheap depo tails and my gf was getting too tired walking up and down banawe to check out the other stores. i ended up finding some in HK and the price was very fair even though they wouldn't haggle with me.

as far as the head unit, its a pioneer avh-8400bh. i used the axxess aswc to wire up.

Axxess ASWC Steering wheel control interface — connects your car's steering wheel audio controls to an aftermarket stereo at Crutchfield.com

Had to splice in two wires behind the vehicle harness for the steering wheel controls.
 


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