MODS/ACCESSORIES for the GK
#21
Have been regularly check Tirerack, Carid, Discount Tire etc............. but have finally found a link to a retailer who is, specifically, supplying non-OEM wheels for the GK. Check it out.
16 inch custom wheels - RIMSnTIRES.com
For sure they are 4x100 (as informed to me by JapanTragic - he installed Advans on his Nippon GK RS). Now its confirmed that offset can range from 40 - 45. With that info. I'll be placing my order today once I determine the exact style.
Am after Enkei's too but the cheaper ones. Am sure your eyeing their racing series. Looking like your intended set-up is gonna be "HOT".
Happy shopping to both of us and the rest of this growing GK ownership family!!!
#22
if i got one it would be a yellow lx 6spd
- OEM window visors
- OEM rear applique
- OEM rear deck cover
- rubber floor mats
- 16" wheels
- tint + front strip
- plastidip/wrap hood, roof, side mirrors and spoiler black
- replace the paper filter with something better
- debadge rear of car/remove dealer stickers
longer term stuff would be
- replace rear view mirror
- suspension, bushings, chassis stiffening
- civic si front seats if they fit
- short throw shifter
- retrofit headlights
- upgrade audio system
- OEM window visors
- OEM rear applique
- OEM rear deck cover
- rubber floor mats
- 16" wheels
- tint + front strip
- plastidip/wrap hood, roof, side mirrors and spoiler black
- replace the paper filter with something better
- debadge rear of car/remove dealer stickers
longer term stuff would be
- replace rear view mirror
- suspension, bushings, chassis stiffening
- civic si front seats if they fit
- short throw shifter
- retrofit headlights
- upgrade audio system
Last edited by itsmycookie; 06-14-2014 at 01:26 PM.
#23
Here's hoping that your forecasted purchase will materialize. Have learned so much from the modders of FF about all the various things that can be done to our FITS. Can't imagine why I never did a single thing to my GD (too cheap and too many debts).
This time, have prepared for the GK (pulling all those double-shifts). Thought of starting slow but alas, the fever has set in, and the buying spree continues (till the wife cuts me off).
Keep us posted. This new yellow is the best one for Honda in the last decade.
ADDENDUM:
Okay follow FF's. am choosing between Enkei EDR9 or GW8 16x7. My ordered LX GK is White. Opinions, suggestions, anything welcome as long as its made by Enkei.
This time, have prepared for the GK (pulling all those double-shifts). Thought of starting slow but alas, the fever has set in, and the buying spree continues (till the wife cuts me off).
Keep us posted. This new yellow is the best one for Honda in the last decade.
ADDENDUM:
Okay follow FF's. am choosing between Enkei EDR9 or GW8 16x7. My ordered LX GK is White. Opinions, suggestions, anything welcome as long as its made by Enkei.
Last edited by ROTTBOY; 06-14-2014 at 03:11 PM.
#24
Yes and they work really well, I love the dynamic view which bends when you turn the wheels to show where you will end up. The camera looking down has an 18" line, it is pretty close.
#25
The EX steering wheel...
Why didn't they do the leather wrap like the Fit Sport? Oh well.
Anyone planning to get a leather cover for the steering wheel? I am thinking of trying the '13 Fit accessory since it looks like the right position for the 3 spokes and there is no '15 wheel cover listed.
Any better ideas?
Why didn't they do the leather wrap like the Fit Sport? Oh well.
Anyone planning to get a leather cover for the steering wheel? I am thinking of trying the '13 Fit accessory since it looks like the right position for the 3 spokes and there is no '15 wheel cover listed.
Any better ideas?
#26
The alternative was to make a special order from Wheelskins. Full cowhide and made in our good old USA. They require a measurement of the steering wheel outer diameter and thickness of the outer rim. They guarantee a perfect fit. Approx. $50 from their Ebay listing.
https://www.wheelskins.com/index.php
If you decide pls. share the dimensions. Happy shopping!!!!
Last edited by ROTTBOY; 06-14-2014 at 06:06 PM.
#27
Bought with car:
all weather floor mats
cargo cover
body side moulding
Will buy:
roof rack
hitch (for my bike rack)
cargo tray
window tint
allow wheels
Leather 2 tone steering wheel cover (blue/black)
interior lighting (maybe, still debating)
lighted door sill thingies
window sill covers
door edge guards
bumper edge guards
mud flaps
wheel locks
my husband is going to kill me. hahahaha
all weather floor mats
cargo cover
body side moulding
Will buy:
roof rack
hitch (for my bike rack)
cargo tray
window tint
allow wheels
Leather 2 tone steering wheel cover (blue/black)
interior lighting (maybe, still debating)
lighted door sill thingies
window sill covers
door edge guards
bumper edge guards
mud flaps
wheel locks
my husband is going to kill me. hahahaha
#28
He won't. Just tell him your giving up the money used for handbags and shoes. He'll end up buying more Fit add-ons, himself!!!
Do post pics once you've installed the new toys. Let us see pics of that cargo cover. Tell us how the install went.
Do post pics once you've installed the new toys. Let us see pics of that cargo cover. Tell us how the install went.
Last edited by ROTTBOY; 06-21-2014 at 12:09 AM.
#31
Ain't gonna lie either, its been killing me longer!!! lol!!!!!!
Have been regularly check Tirerack, Carid, Discount Tire etc............. but have finally found a link to a retailer who is, specifically, supplying non-OEM wheels for the GK. Check it out.
16 inch custom wheels - RIMSnTIRES.com
For sure they are 4x100 (as informed to me by JapanTragic - he installed Advans on his Nippon GK RS). Now its confirmed that offset can range from 40 - 45. With that info. I'll be placing my order today once I determine the exact style.
Am after Enkei's too but the cheaper ones. Am sure your eyeing their racing series. Looking like your intended set-up is gonna be "HOT".
Happy shopping to both of us and the rest of this growing GK ownership family!!!
Have been regularly check Tirerack, Carid, Discount Tire etc............. but have finally found a link to a retailer who is, specifically, supplying non-OEM wheels for the GK. Check it out.
16 inch custom wheels - RIMSnTIRES.com
For sure they are 4x100 (as informed to me by JapanTragic - he installed Advans on his Nippon GK RS). Now its confirmed that offset can range from 40 - 45. With that info. I'll be placing my order today once I determine the exact style.
Am after Enkei's too but the cheaper ones. Am sure your eyeing their racing series. Looking like your intended set-up is gonna be "HOT".
Happy shopping to both of us and the rest of this growing GK ownership family!!!
I'm horrible about specifications. Feel free to PM any 14" rim specs I'd need for a wheel that would fit the 2015. I can use that to search on Tirerack and other sites to compare weight.
(Tire for personal reference: 175/65R14 General AltiMAX RT43 (T-Speed Rated) Blackwall. 14lbs)
Last edited by Myxalplyx; 06-18-2014 at 09:27 PM.
#32
Gladly give you suggestions if I felt qualified to do so but am so outta touch with today's wheels. Just continued to surf the GE/GD threads and those FF mods guys posted so many good looking set-ups. Made my decision largely using their pics and input.
My purpose is for looks and maintaining MPG.
At least we both can ascertain the needed specs. Good luck on your hunt.
My purpose is for looks and maintaining MPG.
At least we both can ascertain the needed specs. Good luck on your hunt.
#33
So I hit up the accessories counter last night and got some kit. I like installing my own stuff unless it involves dash panel removal for electtrical work. However, I got the instructions to install the door edge guards and you have to scrape off the soft rubbery painted surface directly forward of the edge. Well I don't think I'm cool with messing with the paint of a brand new car no matter if it's in an area not readily seeable and I'm fixing to cover most of that area with a guard. Thoughts?
#34
So I hit up the accessories counter last night and got some kit. I like installing my own stuff unless it involves dash panel removal for electtrical work. However, I got the instructions to install the door edge guards and you have to scrape off the soft rubbery painted surface directly forward of the edge. Well I don't think I'm cool with messing with the paint of a brand new car no matter if it's in an area not readily seeable and I'm fixing to cover most of that area with a guard. Thoughts?
Once you have it installed you will be happy, afterall you are not doing anything that the dealer wouldn't do most likely!
#35
Here's hoping that our MDM's are better-finished than the China-made GE's supplied to Canadians. Have seen a few pics posted from our Northern cousins with lotsa underbody/internal surface rust.
Last edited by ROTTBOY; 06-19-2014 at 07:38 PM.
#38
Illuminated Door Sill Kit
PM'd Bernardi for some quotes and suggestions. Erik Pm'd back almost immediately and gave me the info. including a full set of install instructions for the Illuminated Door Sill kit.
For GK owner's who are interested in this accessory, these instructions are extremely detailed including wiring harness routing and connections.
It came in a PDF file but don't know how to upload it.
For GK owner's who are interested in this accessory, these instructions are extremely detailed including wiring harness routing and connections.
It came in a PDF file but don't know how to upload it.