Eibach Pro springs installed...
#23
Originally Posted by FIT_4_FUN
Are the Skunk2's a lower drop?
As for wheels, I'm happy with the stock Sport rims for now, especially after seeing MERLYNMUZIK's with Sport rims.
Last edited by b17gsr; 12-10-2006 at 10:52 PM.
#25
Originally Posted by Pirelli P Zero
looks like the perfect drop to me.
Now I am bummed because the offset on my Works CR wheels (+35) might be too much and may cause fender rubbing.
Will somebody please measure the static tire-to-fender vertical clearance with either the stock sports rims or aftermarket 16" rims with 205/45 x 16 tires? TIA.
Still hoping there might be someway I could drop my FiT with a Eiback Pro-Kit.
#27
nope
#29
I didn't bother getting mine aligned yet, and my winter tires aren't showing any wear. You need to drop a Fit quite a bit for camber to be an issue.
#31
You should get an alignment any time you make changes to suspension parts. Not saying it will be out every time you change a part. It depends on what is being changed. But, its always good to at least check it on an alignment rack to make sure it's all good.
#32
same goes with the skunk2 springs...i really like the drop i got on them...i am getting an alignment done though, my tread has held up since September and even have done 2 autox events the tires still have life also due to keeping up with air pressure
#36
I'm no wheel expert, but what will decide if it will clear or not is the rim width, offset and tire size. That's what someone else is running with an even lower setup than this.
I'll be going with 16x7 +45 offset rims with 205/45R16s. So if you can get a 18x7 +45 offset with 205/35R18s, you'll be good to go.
I'll be going with 16x7 +45 offset rims with 205/45R16s. So if you can get a 18x7 +45 offset with 205/35R18s, you'll be good to go.
#37
Many thanks b17gsr
Will that leave enough room you think to lower the suspension a bit? Would the best option be to do this with springs (Eibach Pro Kit) or will other modifications be needed like coil overs etc.?
I'm a bit new the car scene so I apologise in advance for these beginner questions.
-Fit in Bermuda
Will that leave enough room you think to lower the suspension a bit? Would the best option be to do this with springs (Eibach Pro Kit) or will other modifications be needed like coil overs etc.?
I'm a bit new the car scene so I apologise in advance for these beginner questions.
-Fit in Bermuda
#38
Alright, I put my order in for some Eibach Pro Kits from Modacar. Hopefully, when the springs arrive next week I will have time to install them. Did you guys use a spring compressor for the stock springs? I think it should be ok without using one.
#39
Smora, all depends on the offset and how low you want to go.
Smeister, IIRC, I used a spring compressor on the front. Would be hard to remove the top hat safely without it. IIRC, I didn't use the spring compressor to install the lowering springs. Rears pop out/in like butta!
Smeister, IIRC, I used a spring compressor on the front. Would be hard to remove the top hat safely without it. IIRC, I didn't use the spring compressor to install the lowering springs. Rears pop out/in like butta!
#40
I guess I'll just grab a spring compressor to be safe.
I looked at the HOWTO install springs for the Fit and the rears will be a joke to put in. I guess 5 minutes is really about how much time it will take to pop the old one out and the new one in.
I looked at the HOWTO install springs for the Fit and the rears will be a joke to put in. I guess 5 minutes is really about how much time it will take to pop the old one out and the new one in.