Skunk2 Lower springs- NOT for 15" rims
#21
omfg not to be a smart ass but did ANYBODY read his first post? he said he's riding on "The stock Honda Alloy rims have Yokohama AVID V4S 205/55/15 tires mounted on them" so he did NOT increase the size of the wheels, but only widened the stock tire by 10mm. Its just that everybody posted "well duh ur gonna rub w/ bigger wheels/tires setup" but he's riding on stock wheels n almost stock tires lol.
#22
Originally Posted by koolkevin1107
omfg not to be a smart ass but did ANYBODY read his first post? he said he's riding on "The stock Honda Alloy rims have Yokohama AVID V4S 205/55/15 tires mounted on them" so he did NOT increase the size of the wheels, but only widened the stock tire by 10mm. Its just that everybody posted "well duh ur gonna rub w/ bigger wheels/tires setup" but he's riding on stock wheels n almost stock tires lol.
Last edited by doctordoom; 10-24-2006 at 09:31 PM.
#24
Bouncing ride
i would say that you should get the tanabe GF210s if you want a better overall ride plus a an aggressive stance...
I lowered my Fit with Tanabe GF210 a few days ago. These are supposed to lower the front by 1.5in and rear by 1in. In fact the car was instantly lowered by half an inche more. The car looks great. But the ride is bumpy and not soft.
My tires are Yokohama 225 x55 R15 with original Sport mags. They did not rub B4 the spring installation. Now they do. A lot!
I like my tires. Very smooth and quiet.
I don't like my springs. I will remove them this week end. Anyone in Canada interested? They are for sale.
I lowered my Fit with Tanabe GF210 a few days ago. These are supposed to lower the front by 1.5in and rear by 1in. In fact the car was instantly lowered by half an inche more. The car looks great. But the ride is bumpy and not soft.
My tires are Yokohama 225 x55 R15 with original Sport mags. They did not rub B4 the spring installation. Now they do. A lot!
I like my tires. Very smooth and quiet.
I don't like my springs. I will remove them this week end. Anyone in Canada interested? They are for sale.
#25
i like the springs and i expected as much with the bouncy ride...its alot better than cutting the springs...i got the springs for now and will work on coilovers than rims next...for now i will mod the motor. I got the springs cause i really did not like the stock stance of the FIT...in order to ride right you either keep it stock or just hook the whole suspension up...my only drawback is i am working on making more $$ to make this happen...at the end i like the springs
#26
Rear only lowered?
I just got back from the tire shop where they installed my new Yokohama AVS Winter 195 X 55 R15. Of course there is no rubbing anymore...and guess what? The ride is almost as smooth as it ever was. Obviously, 225X55R15 and lowerind springs seems like a mismatch. So now I am reconsidering weither I should sell my Tanabe GF210. But I do have to put the original springs for the winter...Or, could I just swap the front ones?
An opinion anyone?
An opinion anyone?
#32
Well..it's not "smooth"
It's not really bouncy either...the car has a short wheelbase. It's scienticily proven that the Fit will have a bouncy ride.
But it's not rough by any means...well until you slap some lowering springs on there. Then the struts/shocks blow out and you're hittin' the bumpstops and the camber's way off and yadda yadda yadda...
Gotta say, it certainly does look a whole lot sleeker lowered.
It's not really bouncy either...the car has a short wheelbase. It's scienticily proven that the Fit will have a bouncy ride.
But it's not rough by any means...well until you slap some lowering springs on there. Then the struts/shocks blow out and you're hittin' the bumpstops and the camber's way off and yadda yadda yadda...
Gotta say, it certainly does look a whole lot sleeker lowered.
Originally Posted by Paulo107
thats funny
#33
Originally Posted by GoFits
Well..it's not "smooth"
It's not really bouncy either...the car has a short wheelbase. It's scienticily proven that the Fit will have a bouncy ride.
But it's not rough by any means...well until you slap some lowering springs on there. Then the struts/shocks blow out and you're hittin' the bumpstops and the camber's way off and yadda yadda yadda...
Gotta say, it certainly does look a whole lot sleeker lowered.
It's not really bouncy either...the car has a short wheelbase. It's scienticily proven that the Fit will have a bouncy ride.
But it's not rough by any means...well until you slap some lowering springs on there. Then the struts/shocks blow out and you're hittin' the bumpstops and the camber's way off and yadda yadda yadda...
Gotta say, it certainly does look a whole lot sleeker lowered.
Anyone confirm this??
#34
Originally Posted by docjim2
...from what I was told: 1 to 1.5in drop does NOT alter the camber etc. on the front of alignment on the rear as on my 2000 Accord. After a year on that car I could see the rear tyres getting extra wear and had to put a kit on the back.
Anyone confirm this??
Anyone confirm this??
It may look good and ride firmer but get ready for the consequences of the lower ride height.
Just don't want people to be disappointed...
#37
Originally Posted by tricolor
I just got back from the tire shop where they installed my new Yokohama AVS Winter 195 X 55 R15. Of course there is no rubbing anymore...and guess what? The ride is almost as smooth as it ever was. Obviously, 225X55R15 and lowerind springs seems like a mismatch. So now I am reconsidering weither I should sell my Tanabe GF210. But I do have to put the original springs for the winter...Or, could I just swap the front ones?
An opinion anyone?
An opinion anyone?
The way the suspension on the Fit is designed, camber doesn't seem to be an issue when lowered 2" or less.
#39
I have the skunk2 lowering springs, with my current wheels I only scrub if it is from a big bump, or very hard cornering. All that I can find that it is rubbing on though is a small plastic rivet, no tire damage, and the rivet hardly looks scrapped. Guy at the tire shop said it was just fine, I could roll the fenders but it would be money wasted, and I have to agree.
#40
I have the skunk2 lowering springs, with my current wheels I only scrub if it is from a big bump, or very hard cornering. All that I can find that it is rubbing on though is a small plastic rivet, no tire damage, and the rivet hardly looks scrapped. Guy at the tire shop said it was just fine, I could roll the fenders but it would be money wasted, and I have to agree.