What did you do to your GK Fit today?
#681
Wide open spaces
Well Scott Wyman, it sounds like a very open perspective on your Fit mods may reflect your Texas environment! Have you included all-weather floor and cargo area mats yet? I would suggest that many people have been pleased at making that their #1 add-on. Enjoy the ride!
#682
Last edited by ToddF; 05-26-2016 at 11:09 AM.
#683
Installed some interior accessories!
I just installed the cargo tray and cargo cover to my 2016 Aegean Blue Fit! Now I have some comfort knowing my cargo area is blocked from prying eyes! Tomorrow I'll receive the wind deflectors and some touch up paint for a minor scratch caused by highway debris.
#684
Great thought
Well Scott Wyman, it sounds like a very open perspective on your Fit mods may reflect your Texas environment! Have you included all-weather floor and cargo area mats yet? I would suggest that many people have been pleased at making that their #1 add-on. Enjoy the ride!
I don't really need all-weather mats because we mostly have hot and hotter here, but thanks for the cargo mat idea. I want something that will roll out when the back seats are laid down. Any thoughts other than a roll of rubber?
#685
Ha!! You live in Cove, Guess you must not have gotten all the rain the rest of us have.LOL Good luck on finding something already made your best bet will be to make something. Ever see this Fit running around I live outside Killeen.
#686
I Have Seen That Fit!
I've seen the car, but I don't recognize the driver 😄. Yeah, we've had the rain, but this year has been the exception. If it's like this again this fall ill look into the all-weather mats. I'll keep my eyes open for your Fit and give a wave when I see it. I have a purple 2015 Fit, not sure how many of those are around though.
#687
Been towing with my Honda Fit for about a year-and-a-half. Unfortunately in the beginning the 5 by 8 trailer that I have did not hitch the ball to the receiver correctly and the trailer pushed forward on a hard braking even. None of the underneath skeleton was damaged but the bumper cover was destroyed. Normally if you have a receiver that drops the ball to a lower height this isn't much of a big deal it will simply hit the back of the ball mount. Being that the Honda Fit sit so low to the ground you need to use a riser, mine is a 4 inch. As a result if the ball was to pop out of the receiver it would go straight into the back bumper or worse. So I had a friend of mine who owns a body shop repaint me a new bumper and then as insurance installed a back plate from Tow Ready. That way the plate will protect my bumper from being slammed by the trailer tongue. A bit of a costly mistake but now I have learned.
Cheers!
I use touch up paint to hide the damage but it looked terrible
Plate installed. With Monroe air shocks at 50psi, height from ground is 14 inches
It sticks out slightly but I dont mind. It clears the rear hatch no problem.
1-1/4" receiver and 7 way round, 4, and 5 way flat connector combo.
Cheers!
I use touch up paint to hide the damage but it looked terrible
Plate installed. With Monroe air shocks at 50psi, height from ground is 14 inches
It sticks out slightly but I dont mind. It clears the rear hatch no problem.
1-1/4" receiver and 7 way round, 4, and 5 way flat connector combo.
Last edited by Bassguitarist1985; 05-29-2016 at 02:03 PM.
#688
Other People's Ideas
Hi Scott, I have kept a blue 6X8 foot tarp (stores handily in the tire compartment) for lining the back whenever necessary. Another Fit freak suggested the use of a common moving blanket to protect against potentially jaggedy things, and that has proven useful for trips to home depot. As for the floor mats, regardless of precip, keep in mind that Honda took "the economy route" on the floor carpeting, and several comments regarding inordinate wear have been posted. With red Georgia clay, I have been very happy to be able to pull out the floor mats and give them a scrub, protecting the condition and appearance of the floor carpeting against all manner of dust, dirt and debris. Otherwise, comparisons with "rat fur" floor covering has been deemed appropriate by others.
#689
I had to look it up, but gymkhana seems to be a bit different from straight autocross:
"What separates gymkhana from traditional autocross events is that the gymkhana requires drivers to perform reversals, 180 degree spins, 360 degree spins, parking boxes, figure 8s, and other advanced skills. Drifting is also encouraged where helpful or necessary."
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"What separates gymkhana from traditional autocross events is that the gymkhana requires drivers to perform reversals, 180 degree spins, 360 degree spins, parking boxes, figure 8s, and other advanced skills. Drifting is also encouraged where helpful or necessary."
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#690
Tarp? Why Didn't I Think of That
Hi Scott, I have kept a blue 6X8 foot tarp (stores handily in the tire compartment) for lining the back whenever necessary. Another Fit freak suggested the use of a common moving blanket to protect against potentially jaggedy things, and that has proven useful for trips to home depot. As for the floor mats, regardless of precip, keep in mind that Honda took "the economy route" on the floor carpeting, and several comments regarding inordinate wear have been posted. With red Georgia clay, I have been very happy to be able to pull out the floor mats and give them a scrub, protecting the condition and appearance of the floor carpeting against all manner of dust, dirt and debris. Otherwise, comparisons with "rat fur" floor covering has been deemed appropriate by others.
#691
Replaced the alternator. Old one failed at only 55k miles, bearings sounded fine but it would not charge periodically. I think the regulator probably crapped out.
Drove it for a while before finding a really clean one at a junkyard with less than 10 miles on it. I'm thinking it was totaled on the lot. Swapped it out and it worked great, no more warning lights and the battery is charging just fine.
I also bought some of those cool column lights for the rear, as well as new brake rotors & pads for the front. Went with EBC slotted rotors & Greenstuff pads. I brake pretty hard usually and warped the OE rotors pretty badly. Hopefully the slotted rotors will warp less. Will be sticking those in next weekend. Super excited!
Drove it for a while before finding a really clean one at a junkyard with less than 10 miles on it. I'm thinking it was totaled on the lot. Swapped it out and it worked great, no more warning lights and the battery is charging just fine.
I also bought some of those cool column lights for the rear, as well as new brake rotors & pads for the front. Went with EBC slotted rotors & Greenstuff pads. I brake pretty hard usually and warped the OE rotors pretty badly. Hopefully the slotted rotors will warp less. Will be sticking those in next weekend. Super excited!
Last edited by Kevin Evans; 05-31-2016 at 05:22 PM.
#692
Built a subwoofer enclosure slung below a deck that acts as a cargo cover.
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
#693
Built a subwoofer enclosure slung below a deck that acts as a cargo cover.
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
Yes, that looks like a lot of weight for the side mounts. I'd be inclined to keep the mass lower and work up from the floor instead.
#694
Built a subwoofer enclosure slung below a deck that acts as a cargo cover.
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
#695
Built a subwoofer enclosure slung below a deck that acts as a cargo cover.
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
#696
I'm also considering using a gas spring or two to tilt the box up, like the hatch, for easier cargo access. Then, the weight would be carried primarily by the struts, with a latch to hold the box down in position.
#698
It's easier to remove the box than to remove the spare. Especially once I add a couple handles. I'm waiting for those until the sub is installed so the balance is right.
#699
Locate load bearing points
Built a subwoofer enclosure slung below a deck that acts as a cargo cover.
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?
Any ideas for strengthening the cargo cover mounts to handle increased weight?