My Aussie '09 Black "Jazz"
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My Aussie '09 Black "Jazz"
Hi guys, new to this forum (have been on many Subaru forums with my lifted H6 Outback - now used as my "family" car) and have recently purchased a Black '09 Gli... 5sp
But... things don't stand still long for me - I've already turned it from 'plain jane' to 'stealth' ....
3 weeks old today....
Mods so far -
Tint
Sunroof
Window visors
Foglights (not purchased at Honda pricing)
"Fit" sill protectors
17 x 7 rims and 205/40 tyres
Chrome accents under door handles
Rear Spoiler (Honda factory standard)
Smoked tail lights
Replaced Headlights
Double DIN Stereo housing
JVC USB/iPod stereo
Sony Xplod 4way speakers in all doors
Debadged (i-Vtec) badge
Top tint on windscreen
The car is a daily driver and I use it as my work car... to date 3k in 3 weeks at an avg 6.5l/100km (corrected)
Look forward to contributing and learning.
All feedback welcome.
Still to come - when Honda gets stock (purchased new with the vehicle) -
Factory front spoiler
Door protector strips
Centre Console Armrest (from eBay)
Cheers
Garry
But... things don't stand still long for me - I've already turned it from 'plain jane' to 'stealth' ....
3 weeks old today....
Mods so far -
Tint
Sunroof
Window visors
Foglights (not purchased at Honda pricing)
"Fit" sill protectors
17 x 7 rims and 205/40 tyres
Chrome accents under door handles
Rear Spoiler (Honda factory standard)
Smoked tail lights
Replaced Headlights
Double DIN Stereo housing
JVC USB/iPod stereo
Sony Xplod 4way speakers in all doors
Debadged (i-Vtec) badge
Top tint on windscreen
The car is a daily driver and I use it as my work car... to date 3k in 3 weeks at an avg 6.5l/100km (corrected)
Look forward to contributing and learning.
All feedback welcome.
Still to come - when Honda gets stock (purchased new with the vehicle) -
Factory front spoiler
Door protector strips
Centre Console Armrest (from eBay)
Cheers
Garry
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The car was one week old when I did this to it.... all in the name of fitting fogs and new headlights!!
...then to replace the headlights...
Just shows there's not a lot there when the plastic bumper and headlights are removed!!
I did the job over two evenings.
Cheers
...then to replace the headlights...
Just shows there's not a lot there when the plastic bumper and headlights are removed!!
I did the job over two evenings.
Cheers
#4
In fact I'm getting heavier springs made for the rear because I use it as my work car and carry a fair bit of gear in the back. I don't want it sagging over the 5 year lease period.
I have debadged the i-Vtec badge, and am considering a "TypeR" badge to go opposite the "Jazz" badge.
I can hear the purists gasping in shock already but, unfortunately "RS" is not appropriate in Australia as it has a negative connotation - read "RatSh*t"
Cheers
#6
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#10
I'm with you on the headlight covers. Why did the US versions get the tumor on top? The older models and this guys mod have much nicer lines.
#14
I work for myself and this is the best way - tax wise - for me to do it and not tie up heaps of my money...
Cheers
#16
HAH! Tumor.. heh, well it's not just the USDM that has those.. you can see the bump in this guys (AU) before pictures..
#17
I notice the washer fluid reservoir is tucked around the bumper brace in the front bumper cover. Ours are up above the frame. Good thing: I'd hate to lose fluid in a fender bender.
Looking at the closeness of the bumper cross-member to the evaporator, I wonder though if it isn't 3mph crash survivability that required our longer noses and not 40mph.
#18
I love the rear discs, headlights, rear spoiler, chrome door handle bowl covers (so that's what they'll look like on a CBP when I finally get around to installing mine), sunroof (was that from Honda or aftermarket?)
Coincidentally I'm planning the same mods.
The rims complement the car very nicely, although I agree it does need to drop a little. I'm in the same scenario as you I use it for work, and gigs, so sometimes I have to load it up as well, I was thinking maybe coilovers when more options become available here in the U.S. Maybe coilovers would work for you?
The 4-ways must sound sick... did you have to drill new mounting holes?
Coincidentally I'm planning the same mods.
The rims complement the car very nicely, although I agree it does need to drop a little. I'm in the same scenario as you I use it for work, and gigs, so sometimes I have to load it up as well, I was thinking maybe coilovers when more options become available here in the U.S. Maybe coilovers would work for you?
The 4-ways must sound sick... did you have to drill new mounting holes?
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I love the rear discs, headlights, rear spoiler, chrome door handle bowl covers (so that's what they'll look like on a CBP when I finally get around to installing mine), sunroof (was that from Honda or aftermarket?)
Coincidentally I'm planning the same mods.
The rims complement the car very nicely, although I agree it does need to drop a little. I'm in the same scenario as you I use it for work, and gigs, so sometimes I have to load it up as well, I was thinking maybe coilovers when more options become available here in the U.S. Maybe coilovers would work for you?
The 4-ways must sound sick... did you have to drill new mounting holes?
Coincidentally I'm planning the same mods.
The rims complement the car very nicely, although I agree it does need to drop a little. I'm in the same scenario as you I use it for work, and gigs, so sometimes I have to load it up as well, I was thinking maybe coilovers when more options become available here in the U.S. Maybe coilovers would work for you?
The 4-ways must sound sick... did you have to drill new mounting holes?
The 4 ways sound much better than the stock speakers, particularly with the JVC HU. I had to make some 16mm spacers as the speakers wouldn't sit flush - and I'm not sure if the magnets would have cleared the window mechanism.
The speakers in the Jazz/Fit have a built in 3/4" spacer anyway so it was no drama spacing the 4 ways. they still fit behind the original grilles in the doors - a real 'stealth' mod...
Good luck with your mods.
Cheers
Garry