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Old 01-04-2016, 06:49 PM
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Ordered a JDM front grille, been wanting one every since I first saw it! I have gotten the Piaa horns, and the lamination for the fog lights. Already installed the EZ Lip. Will install horn upon arrival of the grille! Too bad I didn't find the grille until AFTER the unseasonably warm December weather, LOL!!

Isn't fitting that going to be awkward
 
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Old 01-04-2016, 06:59 PM
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Isn't fitting that going to be awkward
interesting lets see how this turns out
 
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Old 01-04-2016, 09:37 PM
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Anyone know if a GD spoon replica spoiler will fit a GE (using double sided tape)?
 
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Old 01-04-2016, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by counterFIT
Anyone know if a GD spoon replica spoiler will fit a GE (using double sided tape)?
i know the GD mugen replica will not fit a GE with just tape.

I had to drill holes in tailgate, and then seal the gaps between the spoiler and the tailgate with black silicone sealant. it worked great, and it looked pretty good, but i took it off, and wouldn't recommend it. also if you want you can have my GD mugen replica it is CF you can see it on my car in some of the pics from the page on my sig.

i recommend just buying the spoiler you like for the GE. or go no spoiler at all! the fit looks great without (if lowered)
 
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Old 01-04-2016, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fittmann
Ordered a JDM front grille, been wanting one every since I first saw it! I have gotten the Piaa horns, and the lamination for the fog lights. Already installed the EZ Lip. Will install horn upon arrival of the grille! Too bad I didn't find the grille until AFTER the unseasonably warm December weather, LOL!!

I don't think that will fit.


But who knows maybe with some cleverness and engineering it might work. If it does you will be Fit famous
 
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Old 01-04-2016, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by space egg
i know the GD mugen replica will not fit a GE with just tape.

I had to drill holes in tailgate, and then seal the gaps between the spoiler and the tailgate with black silicone sealant. it worked great, and it looked pretty good, but i took it off, and wouldn't recommend it. also if you want you can have my GD mugen replica it is CF you can see it on my car in some of the pics from the page on my sig.

i recommend just buying the spoiler you like for the GE. or go no spoiler at all! the fit looks great without (if lowered)
Hmm.. it looks like it's fairly similar to the OEM spoiler as you can see here:



Not sure what to do about it.
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 01:14 AM
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Installed JDM Honda Fit Illuminated Door Sill + Ambient Light + Illuminated Cup Holder.

Need to make the wire to the Driver Side/Left Side Illuminated door sill longer because this kit was design for JDM Right Hand Side,
so have to solder an extension.
and since I already have the Red JDM Ambient Light up front,
I decide to also get an extension and run the blue LED ambient light
that came with this kit to the side of each rear seat for REAR LED Ambient Light.

I also install my JDM Mugen Fit RS floor mat (this one have the center part for the rear passenger), and much better material than the USDM one.
oh also different color then USDM one.

and last Install my PIAA Head Light,
I was thinking of doing the full V-LED front LED headlight conversion with switchback, but after reading that it have problem with the cutoff or not working well, I decide to just do a PIAA bulb conversion...
Don't want to do HID retrofit because I just don't like the idea to open the headlight housing and then do a JB weld cause worry it might crack someday or not holding it strong enough since if I do HID I will prefer the big Lexus double beam HID projector... which will be big and heavy one...

anyway, I am quite please with the PIAA Head Light bulb conversion,
might change the bulb on the foglight too with the same xtreme white bulb from PIAA later.

Here are all the pictures:
On the road, it also translate on better cut off and shine further and wider.







The FIT lighted blue color on the front door sill is very bright and gorgeous,
also note the RED Ambient Light (from my previous install/JDM Fit front LED RED light that can dim automatically if you close the door),
shining on the JDM Mugen Fit RS floor mat:







LED light inside the cupholder make the color of water in your water bottle
to be bluish









REAR Ambient LED Light on the corner near the rear door sill,
I run the wiring through the side lower plastic panel (hidden):

 
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Old 01-05-2016, 01:21 AM
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Oh one more thing,
My QuickTrick Alignment Tools Arrived Today,
it is the model
90097 QuickSlide Elite – Complete Mechanics – 13 – 22″ Wheels up to 38″ Tire
90097 QuickSlide Elite - Complete Mechanics - 13 - 22" Wheels up to 38" Tires - QuickTrick? Alignment Tools

It came with all the tools (including 2 unit of digital gauges) to measure
both left and right wheel Camber, Caster and Toe simultaneously...
I plan to do my own alignment asap since I have not done it since I install my Ohlins:



 
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Old 01-05-2016, 07:31 AM
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JDM Grille Fit

Alledgedly, it is supposed to fit the 2012 Sport, unlike the "Sport" grilles advertised on Ebay which specifically state that they are for the base model. At any rate, we'll see how it turns out!

Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
I don't think that will fit.


But who knows maybe with some cleverness and engineering it might work. If it does you will be Fit famous
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by fittmann
Alledgedly, it is supposed to fit the 2012 Sport, unlike the "Sport" grilles advertised on Ebay which specifically state that they are for the base model. At any rate, we'll see how it turns out!
The only jdm grilles that will Fit the 2012+ Sport will be the Fit Shuttle grilles
But I hope you prove us wrong, or can make it fit-- but I have a feeling the lines won't line up.
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Burzpaw
The only jdm grilles that will Fit the 2012+ Sport will be the Fit Shuttle grilles
But I hope you prove us wrong, or can make it fit-- but I have a feeling the lines won't line up.
In that note, what grilles would fit a 2010 base ? Sorry if this has been answered before.
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
In that note, what grilles would fit a 2010 base ? Sorry if this has been answered before.
None of the jdm grilles fit the base or the 09-11 Sport models unfortunately.
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
In that note, what grilles would fit a 2010 base ? Sorry if this has been answered before.
Any usdm ones
Or a custom made thing
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fittmann
Alledgedly, it is supposed to fit the 2012 Sport, unlike the "Sport" grilles advertised on Ebay which specifically state that they are for the base model. At any rate, we'll see how it turns out!
Don't know where you got this info. It's well documented here what fits a 2012 Sport. Wish you found them and saved yourself some money. People here have taken that risk before. 2012 grill clips are 5 clips. The one you bought has 6 afaik.

Here is my Shuttle Grill:

 
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Old 01-05-2016, 09:06 PM
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BMWAlpina,

A projector retrofit will complete your car. JBweld not required if your using something that will just drop in like an H1 or D2S. However everything else will need cutting hence the JBWeld.

But, there are some retrofitters out there that make custom brackets now for headlights that minimize cutting, and make it easier also in the end to change out the projector to something else. Go on FB and check out a group called Headlight Junkies.
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by counterFIT
Hmm.. it looks like it's fairly similar to the OEM spoiler as you can see here:



Not sure what to do about it.
When are y planning on doing the sport bumper conversion ? I demand pictures.
 
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Old 01-05-2016, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
In that note, what grilles would fit a 2010 base ? Sorry if this has been answered before.
The USDM "Sport" Option grill will fit. Its not the stock sport grill but an oem accessory.



And I'm pretty sure the USDM Mugen grill also fits the base.

 
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Old 01-06-2016, 12:49 AM
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Yes, the Mugen grille does still fit the base models.
 
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Old 01-06-2016, 05:46 PM
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Well... Finally got damage and repair estimates from the body shop, and it seems like it turned out to be a little worse than I had previously imagined. Gonna end up needing a new radiator and compressor along with the new bumper and various misc. parts. Total is coming out to be about $2500 Still planning on going the sport bumper route since it won't be any different to do so dollar wise. Hopefully she'll be back in action soon. I was also planning to go ahead and get side skirts done, but that'll have to wait for awhile.
 

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Old 01-06-2016, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
When are y planning on doing the sport bumper conversion ? I demand pictures.
ASAP. Probably won't have in-progress pics since the body shop is taking care of it. I'll definitely post here when it's done with some pics.
 


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