So I looked around and couldn't really find anyone else doing what I would like to do to my Fit. Recently in an issue of Import Tuner (April 2010) they are testing a 3rd gen Integra and trying to make it more efficient. For those of you that haven't seen the issue, they have cut over 273kgs off the car and gained over 100km more per tank!

I've spent that last 4 years doing this to my 2nd gen Integra and now I would like to do it for the Fit. Now my Fit is the main family car so no safety features will be sacrificed. I'm pretty open to anything else though. I have lots of ideas it's just a matter of finding people/companies that can help. I just want to cut weight and possibly increase power depending on the power to cost ratio.

So far I have lightweight wheels, and have added a K@N drop in filter. I'm working on Titanium springs and full Ti exhaust. I would love to find an under tray and some smaller side mirrors. I thought about lighter seats but I like the Fits versatile seating layout. It's one of the main reasons we bought the car. Anyway any and all ideas are welcome just keep in mind I can't turn this into a race car. The car still has to be able to carry my family in relative comfort.

 

Ummm is it 132kg, because the car only weighed about 1100kg from the factory. I had my 5R down to about 1075kg from the stock 1180kg and it was an utter blast to drive, the K motor was a big reason for that though. It was definitely faster/quicker than the S2000 that followed.

 

lol...right edit time

 

binge and purge?

 

the wheels:

 

9.5lbs of wholesome goodness

 

I think these may be lighter than stock but I'll find out soon.

 

lower to the ground means less wind resistance...and the shift adapter is just for fun

 

It also looks to me like the Mugen grill and front spoiler would decrease drag. Anyone have any info on this?

 

Nice pickup on the wheels, your drivetrain is going to be screaming THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

 

I would just lear hypermiling techniques and be amazed. You can drop a bunch of weight and still get bad gas mileage depending on how you drive.

Modding is a heck of a lot funner though.

 

So true. Losing weight just makes you want to stab the go pedal even more as the car has a bit more acceleration. At least my ton of a right foot believes this is why weight was removed.

I'll never be able to do the hypermiling thing, not even tiny portions of it. The other day I tried the engine off while waiting for a train to pass and at the next long light. Ummmm, no thanks. Unneeded extra stress on the starter motor and more discharging of the battery. I will commend those that can do it, the gas they save will even out with the gas I use. Balance is the key.

 

yeah and common techniques are to really over-inflate the tires and roll through stop signs when hypermiling...doesn't sound like the safest way to drive...lol

 

ok finally got my PRM intake installed and I'm completely happy with it so far. Installed the wheels, rotors and springs. I also added a few more Mugen goodies....shifter, grille, oil cap, pedals, and rad cap.

Now this shifter is lighter than stock...lol

Pedals because I have them on all my cars

Front Grill

wheels and rotors

Now I need to source a Mugen front bumper




oh I can't forget limited edition Mugen Black Lab

 

I'm going to take a 600km trip tomorrow so it will be interesting to see what my fuel economy is now that I have a PRM intake and lighter wheels. I'm currently averaging 550km per tank.

 

mmmmmmmmm the fit is looking clean. Love the wheels, I have some *cough* konigs *cough* wheels just like em.

 

most spread reputation before giving to bmxman again.

 

yeah my wife mentioned she wasn't exactly happy owning a car with over 2 grand worth of wheels so I may have to go a cheaper route...it's kind of up in the air.

 

you could always trade me for the konigs. It wouldn't bother me thatttt much.

 

lol..I'll keep that in mind