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Old 01-02-2013, 02:34 PM
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What's the point in spending all that money on crazy top of the line suspension for a little Honda Fit that only gets driven on the streets??
 
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Old 01-02-2013, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Vanct
Thanks for the writeup and accompanying pictures, this helps a lot. -2 degrees camber sounds good, I don't really want to run much more than that. My wheels are 17x7 et37, so I might be able to cut it close with my 205/40s with a decent roll and pull. I should probably know what this is, but what do you mean by front bumper tab? Is it simple to cut or did you need powered cutting tools?



While that definitely deserves it's own thread, you guys bring up a good point. I'm all about having more quality and legit parts (ignore the fake Bride seats lol), so if something is worth it, I'd rather save up to get something a bit better. I may have a chance to pick up a used set of HKS S-Style X later this year, so I'd be going from lowest springs to lowest coilovers lol.
I think the X's are your only choice in the "Legit" coilover category. Evil's Fit is low as hell on his X's
 
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Old 01-02-2013, 05:17 PM
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HKS Hipermax S-Style X Coilovers HONDA FIT 2009 - 2012 80120-AH206

They do go low, but rear spring rate is higher than the BC N+ tho so you'll have an even harsher ride.
 
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Old 01-02-2013, 08:53 PM
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HKS Hipermax S-Style X Coilovers HONDA FIT 2009 - 2012 80120-AH206

They do go low, but rear spring rate is higher than the BC N+ tho so you'll have an even harsher ride.
6/4 kg/mm springs are incredibly soft.

Also better damper/spring pairing will lead to good ride.
 
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Old 01-03-2013, 03:27 PM
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Drop dead gorgeous GE8!!
 
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Old 01-04-2013, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Vanct
Thanks for the writeup and accompanying pictures, this helps a lot. -2 degrees camber sounds good, I don't really want to run much more than that. My wheels are 17x7 et37, so I might be able to cut it close with my 205/40s with a decent roll and pull. I should probably know what this is, but what do you mean by front bumper tab? Is it simple to cut or did you need powered cutting tools?
My fenders are pulled out pretty far, and if you ride about where I sit currently (sorry, no pics at the moment, it's a bit higher than the one I posted previously), you should be fine. I've only been rubbing around hard turns and I only bottom out on some speed bumps. The bumper tab is the metal / plastic piece that holds the bumper to the fenders with the screw. I cut it off with cutters and cleaned it up with a grinder, but you should be fine using a dremel. Any small bump in the rode and I'd rub on it, the sound that it made got irritating.

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While that definitely deserves it's own thread, you guys bring up a good point. I'm all about having more quality and legit parts (ignore the fake Bride seats lol), so if something is worth it, I'd rather save up to get something a bit better. I may have a chance to pick up a used set of HKS S-Style X later this year, so I'd be going from lowest springs to lowest coilovers lol.
I'd love to own a set of HKS's, but at that point I'd consider just going on air. The BuddyClubs do everything I need them to, and the ride isn't bad at all considering it's almost at full stiff riding pretty low. Just for some thought, at the end of the day I don't think you'll regret either decision whatsoever.
 
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Old 02-13-2013, 09:42 PM
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^Thanks for the good info, but what then holds the bumper to the fender after cutting off that tab I wonder?

Some more recent stuff, trying to take my photography to the next level.














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Is there any way to turn off this minimized photos feature now? Really annoying that you have to click on each one to see it in full quality, not sure why this site necessitated the change.
 
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Old 02-13-2013, 10:04 PM
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Awesome photos and locations.

Are u on a mobile or a computer? I have a problem with that on my mobile.
 
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Old 02-13-2013, 10:12 PM
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Computer. I guess that might be the main reason why they changed it, so it's more smartphone friendly. Just wish it was an option at least on the web browser.
 
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Old 02-13-2013, 10:14 PM
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Yea they're just about perfect on the smartphones. U can zoom in. Lol
 
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Old 05-04-2013, 02:45 AM
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Some recent pics. No new changes and there may not be any until next year, going to just enjoy it as it is now and focus on paying it off first. The seats are out now, and the Axis tails are sent off for repair/replacement, a few LEDs had gone out. Onto the good stuff:



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Old 05-04-2013, 02:49 AM
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Looking good as always.
 
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Looks good. What Brides are those?
 
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Old 05-07-2013, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pig_pit
Looking good as always.
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Looks good. What Brides are those?
Thanks guys, they were Vios 3 reps, just sold them to a friend. I do miss having them though, they really did hold you in great in corners, they just weren't very comfortable.
 
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:00 AM
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Nice photos shots man
 
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:58 AM
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Photo with the mobile artillery piece is cool as hell.
 
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sr.sedan
Nice photos shots man
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Photo with the mobile artillery piece is cool as hell.
Thanks, we found that thing randomly one night in front of some "Armored Storage" place and just had to get a shot of it, was way too cool to pass up lol.



 

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this is sooooooo dope!!! FIT's looking really sharp.
 
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:37 AM
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Thanks man! Could definitely say the same about yours and how it's going to look soon, I know it's going to be game changing lol.
 
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Car is looking gooood!
 


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