MODS/ACCESSORIES for the GK
#382
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#384
They are 25mm 1inch thick. It's very nice looking in person. Here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A83...ilpage_o04_s00
#386
Installed my spacers for the stock rims. I noticed that the car handles a little better I don't know if this is actually true but it looks a whole lot better.
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#387
They are 25mm 1inch thick. It's very nice looking in person. Here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A83...ilpage_o04_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A83...ilpage_o04_s00
#388
I used one inch spacers as well on my GE8 while on stock steelies. Made the car look much better IMO, and the extra handling is from teh wider footprint of the car.
Its a little "trick" some of the old muscle car guys used to do to get more stability when they kept adding more and more power.
Its a little "trick" some of the old muscle car guys used to do to get more stability when they kept adding more and more power.
#389
These are stock rims from EX-L. I asked my wife to drive the car after I installed it so I can follow her and it looked so much better. Doesn't look like two sticks in the back like how it was before.
#390
First Mods Ordered for my '15 Fit EX
Ordered a cargo cover (and the separate hooks required), plus the front grille and rear license plate garnish from the LX (black vs. chrome).
Got everything from Honda Parts Network with pretty decent discounts from dealer pricing:
Still researching wheels and tires…
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Got everything from Honda Parts Network with pretty decent discounts from dealer pricing:
Still researching wheels and tires…
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#391
Added a Torch Blue Blox Type-R shift knob last night. $40 on eBay.
I like it and do find the extra weight (stock is around 60g, Blox is 450g) to help shifting, though to me, the difference is marginal. I liked that the size of the knob is comparable to the stock knob, though it's a different shape. I didn't want an over sized sphere in the middle of the car.
The blue is a brushed finish and not a shiny metallic finish, which makes it a little more subtle. It looks nice in my Blue Fit. The brushed finish is really smooth, almost satiny, which feels good in the hand. The shift pattern is engraved and painted red and there is a BLOX logo on the side. I saw a guy that used paint stripper to remove the logo, which I may do.
The shift boot has enough stiffness that the silver collar comes up to the bottom of the knob, but it isn't attached so it moves around and clicks against the knob when shifting. There is also a small gap. It hasn't rattled while driving or anything, but I will be brainstorming solutions on how to either attach it to the knob or silence the clicking with some felt or something. Attaching would be better I think because if the shift boot wears in a little, it might slump and make a larger, more noticeable gap between the collar and the knob.
Either way, a nice upgrade that didn't break the bank. That stock knob is so puny, even more so when you screw it off. It's like a hollow golf ball.
I like it and do find the extra weight (stock is around 60g, Blox is 450g) to help shifting, though to me, the difference is marginal. I liked that the size of the knob is comparable to the stock knob, though it's a different shape. I didn't want an over sized sphere in the middle of the car.
The blue is a brushed finish and not a shiny metallic finish, which makes it a little more subtle. It looks nice in my Blue Fit. The brushed finish is really smooth, almost satiny, which feels good in the hand. The shift pattern is engraved and painted red and there is a BLOX logo on the side. I saw a guy that used paint stripper to remove the logo, which I may do.
The shift boot has enough stiffness that the silver collar comes up to the bottom of the knob, but it isn't attached so it moves around and clicks against the knob when shifting. There is also a small gap. It hasn't rattled while driving or anything, but I will be brainstorming solutions on how to either attach it to the knob or silence the clicking with some felt or something. Attaching would be better I think because if the shift boot wears in a little, it might slump and make a larger, more noticeable gap between the collar and the knob.
Either way, a nice upgrade that didn't break the bank. That stock knob is so puny, even more so when you screw it off. It's like a hollow golf ball.
#392
Ok I got my VG shark antenna installed here is some pictures. Also I have 9 window all 35% and magnet bra on a modern steel fit and window visor. I was the one saying the visor is butt ugly but I want ahead and bought it since Im going to LA with my 1 year old I want to keep everyone in the car cooler. The visor is well made and install only took 10mins and its very secure.
Shark antenna
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A little closer you can also see my rear wheels with spacer and the window visor.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
View of the magnet bra I really like it for the price. Again the wheel spacers are worth the $60 price tag.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Shark antenna
Untitled by johnny121010, on Flickr
A little closer you can also see my rear wheels with spacer and the window visor.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
View of the magnet bra I really like it for the price. Again the wheel spacers are worth the $60 price tag.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Last edited by payluder; 09-11-2014 at 05:43 PM.
#394
http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_Overview.html
I just installed my shark fin and love it. My wheel spacers are on the way.
#395
Whoops guess I don't know how to post links.
#396
Are the spacers as easy to install as they look? Do you just bolt them on and then bolt the wheel to it, and if so, what kind of lugs do you use to bolt the spacer to the rotor? How do you make sure it is centered? Is there any effect on MPG?
#397
The spacer installation is very easy. It comes with the bolt that is needed to bolt the spacer onto the rotor. You don't need to center it when you bolt it on the center hub sits right inside check out my first picture. Just make sure you have a torque wrench and torque it to 80lb. I don't notice any mpg difference but I do notice it handles better.
#398
[QUOTE=payluder;1263055]Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
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What kind of tint is that?
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What kind of tint is that?
#399
Ok I got my VG shark antenna installed here is some pictures. Also I have 9 window all 35% and magnet bra on a modern steel fit and window visor. I was the one saying the visor is butt ugly but I want ahead and bought it since Im going to LA with my 1 year old I want to keep everyone in the car cooler. The visor is well made and install only took 10mins and its very secure.
Shark antenna
Untitled by johnny121010, on Flickr
A little closer you can also see my rear wheels with spacer and the window visor.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
View of the magnet bra I really like it for the price. Again the wheel spacers are worth the $60 price tag.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Shark antenna
Untitled by johnny121010, on Flickr
A little closer you can also see my rear wheels with spacer and the window visor.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
View of the magnet bra I really like it for the price. Again the wheel spacers are worth the $60 price tag.
by johnny121010, on Flickr
#400
Thanks man. I wish I could go to the meet, been dying to take my d810 camera out to take some photo's but I'll be taking my baby to disneyland that weekend.