I got my Fit today!!!
#1
I got my Fit today!!!
Hi Everybody!
Ok, so i just got home from the dealership and eating out, my parents surprised me and special ordered a 2010 Orange Revolution Metallic Sport MT and it arrived today and they tricked me into going and dad produces a key to unlock a locked fit in the showroom.
That is pretty much the gist of it, but i unfortunately can't drive it yet as i stall the engine on starting from a stop. I will be going out to finish my learning tomorrow and Sunday. Will post up pics as soon as i can, but i have a very busy weekend ahead of me.
First mod i will do is upgrade the horn, then put on mesh to protect the AC, from there it is all dependent on money. some other planned mods include:
Headlight retrofitting
Exhaust (probably hi-power)
CAI
lowering eventually, maybe
independent fogs
ignition light ring
and JDM tails
any other suggestions? again, i will post pics ASAP...can't wait to, i'm super from the surprise!
Oh, and i have absolutely zero options on here except for some free locking bolts for the rims, i plan on putting in the armrest, Sports Grille, door sill trim, cargo tray, carpet floor mats, and MUGEN short shifter. but again, this all depends on money availability.
Ok, so i just got home from the dealership and eating out, my parents surprised me and special ordered a 2010 Orange Revolution Metallic Sport MT and it arrived today and they tricked me into going and dad produces a key to unlock a locked fit in the showroom.
That is pretty much the gist of it, but i unfortunately can't drive it yet as i stall the engine on starting from a stop. I will be going out to finish my learning tomorrow and Sunday. Will post up pics as soon as i can, but i have a very busy weekend ahead of me.
First mod i will do is upgrade the horn, then put on mesh to protect the AC, from there it is all dependent on money. some other planned mods include:
Headlight retrofitting
Exhaust (probably hi-power)
CAI
lowering eventually, maybe
independent fogs
ignition light ring
and JDM tails
any other suggestions? again, i will post pics ASAP...can't wait to, i'm super from the surprise!
Oh, and i have absolutely zero options on here except for some free locking bolts for the rims, i plan on putting in the armrest, Sports Grille, door sill trim, cargo tray, carpet floor mats, and MUGEN short shifter. but again, this all depends on money availability.
#3
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Congrats!
Sounds like you got great parents.
Mods.......
I personally like the JDP or even the mugen grill over the sports grill.
The Skunk II short shift kit is 1/3rd the price of the mugen and I think you would be hard pressed to tell the difference once the console was back on.
Sounds like you got great parents.
Mods.......
I personally like the JDP or even the mugen grill over the sports grill.
The Skunk II short shift kit is 1/3rd the price of the mugen and I think you would be hard pressed to tell the difference once the console was back on.
#4
I loooove my mugen grill, and i just got my mugen short shifter in. It feels much better now, but if you can get something cheaper then do it. I got mine because the cost just factored into my payments, which aren't too much anyway
#6
Had I known it was going to take this long I would have probably just settled for other choices. (Been waiting since before Christmas... was a Christmas present from the wife)
Another fairly cheap yet useful mod that comes to mind is:
Honda Door Visors Fit - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories
or (same thing, different place):
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/sto...doorvisors.jpg
or maybe these:
Swift Springs USA
From what you're saying, I'm sure the rest of the ideas I would post you've already thought of... except for maybe this:
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/sto...tdeflector.jpg
or this brand (cheaper):
Honda Fit Hood Deflector
and then there's:
09 + Honda Fit Storage Armrest
or the "real Honda" version (more expensive):
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/sto...09/armrest.jpg
Like I said, you've got the rest pretty much covered... that is unless you might like one of... j/k
Congrats again...Enjoy!
BTW... pics, pics, pics!
#8
I personally haven't done the ac grill yet. I do plan to though. It is a cheap and effective way to protect investment, so why not do it. I'll probably be doing mine when my new springs get in so i can just knock it all out at once.
#9
I hope you told your dad you loved him and gave him a big bear-hug, cause that is cool as s#$@!
#13
thanks for the warm welcome everybody, i had actually forgotten about tint, but i think im gonna add that to the list now.
Ya, my parents are pretty cool normally, i looked at my post earlier and thought that i should explain that they bought the car, but now i have to buy it off of them, so that is the explanation for the lack of money right now...
@ Virtual, i will not be altering the functions of the car (short shifter, etc.) anytime soon, it will take me awhile to get enough $$ to buy the mods, so, all is okay, i will learn the car before i mod it...
@ annunC8, thanks for all the links and suggestions, i will be getting the real Honda armrest eventually, but for now, the one on the seat works...also, i have been debating whether or not to do door visors, i like the function, but not necessarily the look...
when i go to look at short shifters, i will probably end up getting the tr1, as it is less expensive, but i will have to think on that for a bit...
i will go out and take pics tomorrow b4 work and upload them, check back around 9:30am EST, they should be up then...
as a side note, i drove it around the neighborhood today and found that the tranny is really easy to not stall in, i only stalled i think twice...
Ya, my parents are pretty cool normally, i looked at my post earlier and thought that i should explain that they bought the car, but now i have to buy it off of them, so that is the explanation for the lack of money right now...
@ Virtual, i will not be altering the functions of the car (short shifter, etc.) anytime soon, it will take me awhile to get enough $$ to buy the mods, so, all is okay, i will learn the car before i mod it...
@ annunC8, thanks for all the links and suggestions, i will be getting the real Honda armrest eventually, but for now, the one on the seat works...also, i have been debating whether or not to do door visors, i like the function, but not necessarily the look...
when i go to look at short shifters, i will probably end up getting the tr1, as it is less expensive, but i will have to think on that for a bit...
i will go out and take pics tomorrow b4 work and upload them, check back around 9:30am EST, they should be up then...
as a side note, i drove it around the neighborhood today and found that the tranny is really easy to not stall in, i only stalled i think twice...
#14
Here are the pics, i included the other cars that we have just for kicks, an '05 Accord EX V6, and '05 S2000, and an '09 Fit base AT, enjoy!
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#17
when you do the A/C grill mod, you might find this helpful...
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...nt-points.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...nt-points.html
#18
thanks Spacecoat, and, ya GA weather is really screwy, we had about 6 inches of snow last weekend, and it has gotten to about 70* this weekend...
anyways, i'm def. not gonna put any fart can on the car, only something a little louder than stock, but not by much...
edit: btw, 6" of snow is more than Evans/Augusta has had since the early '70s, i think about '72, but not sure...
anyways, i'm def. not gonna put any fart can on the car, only something a little louder than stock, but not by much...
edit: btw, 6" of snow is more than Evans/Augusta has had since the early '70s, i think about '72, but not sure...
#19
Welcome to FF.
~SB