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Old 06-10-2011 | 11:09 PM
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A mod that doesn't get enough attention?

The title says it all. Underrated? Over looked? Or maybe just too expensive? What are some Fit modifications that don't get talked about enough?

I'll start with the inspiration for this thread. Simple mod but kind of heavy on the pocket book.

T1R weighted titanium shift knob. Lowers the shift an inch or so but really improves the shift throws. It feels effortless to move through the gears and feels very solid overall. I've only had it a few days but it really has made my car feel more like a Lamborghini.



Most of my mods are minor and inexpensive, but so far this was worth the price.
A&J Racing :: Interior :: Shift Knobs :: T1R T182R Titanium Shift Knob
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 02:26 AM
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rear sway bar.
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 03:26 AM
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Old 06-11-2011 | 11:33 AM
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i have a weighted shift knob on mine and it made a huge difference in shift feel. it actually feels like it goes into gear now.
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 02:52 PM
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Old 06-11-2011 | 06:18 PM
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Old 06-11-2011 | 07:09 PM
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the Fit has lots of glass and thin pillars - A wide angle rearview mirror really accentuates how awesome visibility is out the back.

I love mine. Best $8 I ever spent.
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by swflge8
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I agree -a simple & sweet mod
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jackie11111
the Fit has lots of glass and thin pillars - A wide angle rearview mirror really accentuates how awesome visibility is out the back.

I love mine. Best $8 I ever spent.
You have a pic of the mirror. Link to where you got it? Thanks alot.
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 09:18 PM
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rear sway bar.
I've thought about this mod as it really improved my VW Gti. However, the sport comes with a rear sway bar, does the aftermarket ones improve upon that or are you coming from a base fit?
 
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Old 06-11-2011 | 10:29 PM
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Old 06-11-2011 | 10:34 PM
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I've thought about this mod as it really improved my VW Gti. However, the sport comes with a rear sway bar, does the aftermarket ones improve upon that or are you coming from a base fit?
Not sure what is available for the GE8 in terms of rear sway bars, but the progress 22mm bar makes a great bit of difference in how the car feels and responds.
 
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Old 06-12-2011 | 07:48 AM
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Old 06-12-2011 | 08:58 AM
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Over looked for sure is the weak, soft ass stock mounts holding the engine and tranny in place. Just go out and push your engine around by hand. If you are at all into driving your car hard versus parking it hard and looking for oohhs and aahhhs then these should be changed or at least fill your stockers.
 
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Old 06-12-2011 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jackie11111
I love mine. Best $8 I ever spent.
You only spent $8.00 for those? WoW... I love yours too!

 
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Old 06-12-2011 | 05:12 PM
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rear sway bar.
this. fuck a strut bar/brace/shower curtain rod, get a rear swaybar
 
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Old 06-12-2011 | 09:01 PM
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the 11s come with them. might as well order a factory one or buy a used one from someone who upgrades
 
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Old 06-13-2011 | 12:31 PM
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^^All sports come with them...And base for that matter as they are integrated. Adding a progress bar stiffens the rear even more. A must for rotating the rear of a FWD car.
 
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Old 06-13-2011 | 03:52 PM
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Old 06-13-2011 | 05:47 PM
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