My VBP Fit Sport (Tein Basics pics)

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04-20-2008, 12:56 AM

Slidelock

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My VBP Fit Sport (Tein Basics pics)

Just got my Tein basics installed

So far the ride is actually pretty comfy.

1st pic is before the installation.

Next up...exhaust =)

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04-20-2008, 01:48 AM

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looks good!
you know how much it drops?!?

04-20-2008, 01:53 AM

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In terms of fingers...it went from the stock 4 finger gap to a 1 finger gap. With the basics you can choose what setting you would like though =)

04-20-2008, 01:58 AM

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n0ice!!

what did they run you?

04-20-2008, 04:51 AM

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how's the ride quality? i was thinking of going with either the springs or a full coilover, but i don't wanna lose the smoothness of the ride.

04-20-2008, 08:17 AM

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go lower, no finger gap!

04-20-2008, 12:11 PM

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sam21: I paid ~825.00 before taxes (taxes was ~75.00.) Then I paid two-hundo to have them installed professionally.

ha-y: I was worried big time about the resulting ride, and I am very pleased to announce that I was worried for nothing. While the ride feel did change (mostly noticeable when you go over a large bump on the freeway,) it did not change nearly as much as I imagined it would. I can't recommend springs or coilovers in terms of ride quality because I have not been in a Fit with springs. However, I feel super happy with the results of the extra cash spent on coils, and the peace of mind about not blowing one of my stock shocks. Also, like hgmFIT said...I can adjust my Fit down to a no finger gap, or back up to stock height if I wanted too.

04-20-2008, 12:37 PM

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Nice drop man.
Just getting a Fit lowered makes the biggest diffrence!

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04-20-2008, 12:38 PM

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Does the TEIN basics have the adjustment comp thingy in car? or do you have to turn the knob?

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04-20-2008, 08:58 PM

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Initially you have to turn the knob...but I believe you can buy an add-on for the basics that will allow you to adjust them remotely...someone correct me if I'm wrong

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04-20-2008, 09:12 PM

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Looks good, nice drop!

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04-20-2008, 10:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Slidelock

Initially you have to turn the knob...but I believe you can buy an add-on for the basics that will allow you to adjust them remotely...someone correct me if I'm wrong

yeah that would be really nice!

but yes, your fit looks clean!
dropping the fit makes such a huge difference!

this makes me want to get VPB!

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04-20-2008, 11:30 PM

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dam looks good man. are they adjustable? i was interested in getting them but can i want to know if u can play with the ride height.

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04-21-2008, 12:30 AM

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i dunno, drops not low enough for me. if i went coilovers id want my ish on the floor.

still looks nice though.

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04-21-2008, 12:34 AM

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looks good mang, but you PAID for install??!?!?!?!!?!?

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04-21-2008, 12:35 AM

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i dunno, drops not low enough for me. if i went coilovers id want my ish on the floor.

still looks nice though.

Im the same way, if i had the money for coilovers id be on the ground lol.
The first pic looks really high, the others look lower...weird.

Tyler

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04-21-2008, 12:38 AM

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The first pic looks really high, the others look lower...weird.

Tyler

did you not read his post??!??!?!!? FIRST PIC IS THE BEFORE PIC! LOL

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04-21-2008, 12:42 AM

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did you not read his post??!??!?!!? FIRST PIC IS THE BEFORE PIC! LOL

No need to yell man lol.
Yeah just noticed that...

Tyler

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04-21-2008, 01:14 AM

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Towelie: Yes the Tein Basics are adjustable

Tool and Fit_Love: I feel you guys on going lower...but I asked the guy to leave me a 1 finger gap to begin with. Once I get used to taking speed bumps and dips at my current height I may continue dropping it the rest of the way down

Thanks to everyone for the kind words, I draw a lot of my inspiration from the work most of you have already done to your Fits