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Old 03-17-2009 | 09:45 PM
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Does the Hi/Lo HID kit have a better chance breaking than regular xenon? i'm thinking on getting HID myself but I don't know where is a good buy.
 
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Old 03-18-2009 | 12:49 PM
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I was going to when i wrote the thread but he didnt have any instock and it took longer than i thought to get some so a friend of mine found them a bit cheaper and i could just pick them up when they come in ill post pics should be by the weekend i hope

Ron, ummmmmmmmmmmmmm....... welll......... ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm.............

Yo H's should be here next week, I'll give you the tracking number when I get it.
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 03:10 PM
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The steering wheel kinda threw me for a curve too but for 10bux i wasn't going to complain and it actually turned out a lot better than i thought and yes the key fob is cool but buy the real deal one the tfb is nice if your testing the waters like i did but its already starting to peel in one of the corners over all im very impressed

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I thought I would get the red H on my steering wheel but now that I see pics of it (no offense) but it looks a bit tacky or vulgar... just the bright red against the sea of gray plastic of the rest of the interior. Perhaps it looks better in person. Key fob looks cool though!

Id like to lower the fit but it is my DD i have a 92 integra that im putting all of my hard work into its going to be a big project but i dunno will prolly drop the fit once TEIN comes out with a full coil system springs are cool but i dont perfer them id rather have it all i am doing wheels tho Rays Volk CE28N 17x7.5 +43 with 215 45 17 Falken FK 452 Rubber they should fit hopefully
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not going to lower it?
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 03:16 PM
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Not in my experience ive only had the kit for like 2 weeks but i like it and havent noticed any problems and no other drivers have complained i think i paid 180 for my HID kit off of Xenith Xenons its worth the money just hit up George WU hes the owner and he will help you with all of your questions
I say go for it if you dont like it ebay the kit off make back some of your money


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Does the Hi/Lo HID kit have a better chance breaking than regular xenon? i'm thinking on getting HID myself but I don't know where is a good buy.
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 03:18 PM
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OR Maby Next Week Dammit lol its cool i can wait thanks for the update man

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Ron, ummmmmmmmmmmmmm....... welll......... ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm.............

Yo H's should be here next week, I'll give you the tracking number when I get it.
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 05:34 PM
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Loving the goodies. Looks clean.
 
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Old 03-24-2009 | 07:41 AM
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waiting
 
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Old 04-02-2009 | 06:55 PM
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H'S Pics Sorry for the delay enjoy

Heres the front



The Rear



RS



Rear with RS

 
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Old 10-09-2009 | 03:48 PM
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hello all

ive been out of the loop for a while but i have the H-fit short shifter installed on my fit and a new custom leather shift boot from Redlinegoods.com installed since they didnt make one for the fit i sent them mine and they made a leather equivelant and i sent them a write up on how to install and the boot was free sans the shipping of course. check them out their work is top notch im going to post the write up on here next its long tho really long and alot of pics 56k die...
 
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Old 10-09-2009 | 04:12 PM
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Shift boot install Boot made by Redlinegoods.com in conjunction with me

Shift Boot install H fit kit is already in no pics of it installed sorry. but i can say its bad ass no more sloppy slush box just smooth shifts and a nice short throw

Installing your new shift boot in your 2009 Honda Fit.

1 - First things first start by unscrewing the shift knob to the left or counter clockwise.

2 - Remove the cup holders by placing your thumb by the shifter boot front and your fingers in the cup holders toward the back, just apply upward pressure and they will simply pop out.


3 - Remove the little cover under the E-Brake handle I used a small flat head screw driver to apply force between the front of the E-brake handle and the back of the cover it too will simply pop out.

4 - If you have the center console you will need to remove the screw located in the bottom of the back I have the sport so it wasn’t a factory option. In the sport models the rear most cup holder has a small piece of carpet in it, pull that out and remove the small Phillips screw located under the carpet section.

5 - In the front of the console next to the pedals on the driver side there is a small flat head screw and an expanding body clip. Insert your fingers behind the section like so to apply pressure and then remove the screw, it will pop out so don’t lose it. Repeat the same process on the passenger side.


6 - In front of the E-brake cover you removed there is a small pop clip that holds the console down just insert your fingers under the console and pop it up.


7 - Now you’re ready to remove the console, recline your seat back and place the car in 4th or reverse and pull the e-brake up all the way, lift the back of the console up and start to pull it towards the rear of the car make sure the shifter clears the boot and your done the console is out.


8 - There are 4 small Phillips screws that hold the shift boot assembly in, remove them and it will drop down.


9 - The silver trim ring has 4 press tabs, just gently apply pressure to them and lift the ring off.


10 - Flip your boot inside out to remove the round black trim ring; it has a thick black rubber band of sorts that is very tight use a small screwdriver to help pry it off try not to break it as it does get reused.


11 - Now you’re ready to remove the staples that hold the old boot in, just use a small screwdriver to pry the ends up and a pair of pliers to grab the staples, once those are all out the old boot will slide off.


12 - Now you’re ready to stretch the new boot in place, it is made to go on only one way so make sure to match up all the tabs before you attach it. To reattach the new boot I used Arrow T50 3/8" 10mm staples. You can find these at your local hardware store they work great because the ends are sharp and are about equal to stock. I put the staples in backwards first to mark the first set of holes then flip them around to install properly.


13 - Once all the staples are in, reinstall the trim ring, once again its keyed to only go on one way flip over the boot assembly to confirm which way is which.

14 - After the ring is on turn your boot inside out and from the bottom reinsert your shift knob trim ring that had the rubber band on it you will have some trouble getting it on because the leather is much tougher than the vinyl it will go with some work. Reapply the rubber band to secure the boot to the ring and turn it right side out again. This will also be difficult due to the stiffer new leather boot just take your time and work all the stitching so it sits evenly and not all lumpy. Remember that the larger part of the ring sits above the boot; it fits perfectly to the base of the shift knob.


15 - Now you can screw the boot assembly back in and reinstall the center console, just reverse the steps for removal.


That’s it you are now the proud owner of another fine Redlinegoods.com product enjoy.
All works performed by Ronald Hamilton
 
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Old 10-09-2009 | 04:12 PM
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Looking good bud. Congrats on the first mods
 
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Old 10-09-2009 | 04:30 PM
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Boots Asimo and hfit shifter kit

Yes i have ASIMO funny thing is when i got it the tag said made in china lmao

Stock boot and temp boot

Temp boot and New Redlinegoods.com boot

Hfit shifter kit


Also changed oil at 12990 with AMS 0W-20 full synthetic oil, Honda Filter and the difference is amazing it drives smoother with the lighter weight oil gas mileage is a hint better and it climbs in the revs better and smoother

but that could be just me haha

And then theres this...
It happened a few months after i got the car in Richmond Va at work 7am Monday morning.

I took her to Pearson Honda off of Mid Lotian Turnpike in Richmond Va and they hooked it up. took them 3 days with shipping from the time i got there.
After Pearson was finished with her on thursday $575.31 later all Honda parts even the glass.

Tractor trailer left rear doors unlatched and untied off when I was pulling into parking lot the wind caught the door and swung it into my passenger side while i was rolling along notice he was in a no parking zone I reamed the driver and the operators out and made the hosp I was working at pay for it all since it was their truck

Also got my first door ding on that same job a month later

no ulev sticker i know it was an over sight didn't think about it so instead im going to take the one off of the other side it happens
 

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Old 03-13-2010 | 08:45 PM
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night shots

had a night out with 2 ep3's an 89 lude and the ge8 the pics could be better but they arent. womp.
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