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Old 09-09-2014, 08:12 AM
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Aussie spec Jazz/Fits get projectors too so you could try ordering them from here to save translating pages.
 
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:26 AM
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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.
What thickness are your spacers? Like the look with them on! Where'd you get them?

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Ordered these today. See how they look in a few weeks...
 
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Originally Posted by stembridge
What thickness are your spacers? Like the look with them on! Where'd you get them?

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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
 
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Awesome - thanks for the link!
 
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Old 09-10-2014, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by payluder
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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What tires are shown here? Thanks, Bill
 
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Old 09-10-2014, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by payluder
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
I just ordered them, these will fit on my LX with 15" and stock tires correct?
 
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Old 09-10-2014, 10:28 PM
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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.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BILLBOGEY
What tires are shown here? Thanks, Bill
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.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 10:33 AM
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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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Old 09-11-2014, 10:56 AM
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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.
 
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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.

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A little closer you can also see my rear wheels with spacer and the window visor.
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Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
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View of the magnet bra I really like it for the price. Again the wheel spacers are worth the $60 price tag.
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Old 09-11-2014, 05:51 PM
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the spacers are only installed on the rear; that is awesome... it might be the next upgrade!

where to get the shark fin and spacers?
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ETFitRS
the spacers are only installed on the rear; that is awesome... it might be the next upgrade!

where to get the shark fin and spacers?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A838DI0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_a ui_detailpage_o04_s00

http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_Overview.html

I just installed my shark fin and love it. My wheel spacers are on the way.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Pf9938
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A838DI0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_a ui_detailpage_o04_s00

http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_Overview.html

I just installed my shark fin and love it. My wheel spacers are on the way.
Whoops guess I don't know how to post links.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 08:15 PM
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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?
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by m_x
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?
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.
 
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Old 09-12-2014, 06:59 AM
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[QUOTE=payluder;1263055]Side view of antenna and my 35% window tint.
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What kind of tint is that?
 
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Old 09-13-2014, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by payluder
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
Nice job there!! Looks clean and I'm impressed with the results of your spacers. Are you planning on attending that FIT meet on Sept 20th? I'm gonna try to make it. We can cruise down together if it works out for both of us to go.
 
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Old 09-13-2014, 12:28 AM
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Nice job there!! Looks clean and I'm impressed with the results of your spacers. Are you planning on attending that FIT meet on Sept 20th? I'm gonna try to make it. We can cruise down together if it works out for both of us to go.


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.
 


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