What you DONT like about your Fit
#2421
I was expecting a better fuel consumption from Honda Fit Shuttle. However, I am getting only 12-14Mm/l. what's the best way to increase fuel efficiency?
Do I need to run on economy mode to increase efficiency. All the time I am running keeping economy on
Do I need to run on economy mode to increase efficiency. All the time I am running keeping economy on
#2422
No moonroof/sunroof for the GD is the thing I dislike the most. More so than the missing center console, the cheap door trim, underpowered motor, and thin paint.
Last edited by Fitguy07; 08-03-2014 at 09:07 AM.
#2423
Dont use economy mode if your trip consists of lots and lots of hills, the economy mode reduces power enough to sabotage any proper economy.
start looking FAR ahead and coasting early instead of having to hit the brakes hard. When you coast in gear, there is no fuel being burnt, until rpms reach idle speed, which case they start firing some fuel in there to keep the engine running
#2427
I agree that the blind spots are tricky - very hard to see oncoming traffic when driving around a curve. I also hate the seat cover fabric and the way it attracts hair and actually pulls the down out of my winter coat. And though I love that it quickly accelerates from 0-30, the engine lacks the power to go quickly from 50-60 when I need to on the highway. I bought rubber floor mats and even so the carpet has worn away on the driver's side - I can't figure out why.
#2429
just picked up a 08 fit base model
and off the top of my head
no armrest
has aux option in cd player, but no aux outlet (thank god i kept my headunit from my EK)
no cargo cover
the passenger side sunvisor has no mirror
and off the top of my head
no armrest
has aux option in cd player, but no aux outlet (thank god i kept my headunit from my EK)
no cargo cover
the passenger side sunvisor has no mirror
#2430
so ive had my '12 for 2yrs now going into my 3rd year. the one thing that keeps bugging
me is not being able to turn off VCA without the tpms sensors in the wheels.
besides that, the car's been doing real well. i luv the fact that i can carry my
19" wheel sets for my other cars without any issue to the tire store. shopping at
furniture stores have also been a breeze to carry home shelves, etc.
me is not being able to turn off VCA without the tpms sensors in the wheels.
besides that, the car's been doing real well. i luv the fact that i can carry my
19" wheel sets for my other cars without any issue to the tire store. shopping at
furniture stores have also been a breeze to carry home shelves, etc.
#2431
so ive had my '12 for 2yrs now going into my 3rd year. the one thing that keeps bugging
me is not being able to turn off VCA without the tpms sensors in the wheels.
besides that, the car's been doing real well. i luv the fact that i can carry my
19" wheel sets for my other cars without any issue to the tire store. shopping at
furniture stores have also been a breeze to carry home shelves, etc.
me is not being able to turn off VCA without the tpms sensors in the wheels.
besides that, the car's been doing real well. i luv the fact that i can carry my
19" wheel sets for my other cars without any issue to the tire store. shopping at
furniture stores have also been a breeze to carry home shelves, etc.
I have a bad sensor, the way I disabled VSA was to pull the ABS plug from the motor, a few inches from the windshield washer tank.
Actually, I have had it unplugged for over 10k miles. Brakes still work fine, I do plug it in if I am going to be driving in very wet weather, though I personally have never had it activate the ABS except when in snow
#2432
what causes the blindspot
The wide frame between the windshield and driver's side window creates a dangerous blind spot. I've had my Fit for 5 yrs and I still can't get used to it.
#2434
I have a bad sensor, the way I disabled VSA was to pull the ABS plug from the motor, a few inches from the windshield washer tank.
Actually, I have had it unplugged for over 10k miles. Brakes still work fine, I do plug it in if I am going to be driving in very wet weather, though I personally have never had it activate the ABS except when in snow
Actually, I have had it unplugged for over 10k miles. Brakes still work fine, I do plug it in if I am going to be driving in very wet weather, though I personally have never had it activate the ABS except when in snow
the brakes are pretty weak on this car anyway.
#2435
tilt your head, blind spot avoided. Its stupid to have to change position to overcome such a simple blindspot, but I dont think Honda was paying enough attention to details
The airbag that pillar has is mounted high, I see no reason Honda could not have tapered that pillar thin to reduce blindspot lol
#2436
First off, I freaking LOVE the Honda Fit.
There was SO much thought put into this.
It's the little things that matter. And Honda has done an awesome job on that.
For instance......the seatbelts nag bell is a Gentleman. It doesn't nag at you right away.....it waits awhile to see if you'll put it on......THEN it sounds a few dings to remind you.....and then shuts the F up until some time later.....Now THAT is great engineering and consideration.
Then the knobs. A Big Volume knob....cause that's what you use all the time......and SIMPLE A/C controls. A Fan speed, and a Temp knob.
Just totally blown away by the design of everything.....so RARE nowadays.
On the Negative:
A/C. Don't know if this is normal......but it blows out cold air.......then seems to switch off .......then blows out more........I know it can produce cold air, but why it cycles I have no idea.
2013 Fit. I have it at Max with Fan at Max
Live in Palm Springs where it gets EFFING HOT
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There was SO much thought put into this.
It's the little things that matter. And Honda has done an awesome job on that.
For instance......the seatbelts nag bell is a Gentleman. It doesn't nag at you right away.....it waits awhile to see if you'll put it on......THEN it sounds a few dings to remind you.....and then shuts the F up until some time later.....Now THAT is great engineering and consideration.
Then the knobs. A Big Volume knob....cause that's what you use all the time......and SIMPLE A/C controls. A Fan speed, and a Temp knob.
Just totally blown away by the design of everything.....so RARE nowadays.
On the Negative:
A/C. Don't know if this is normal......but it blows out cold air.......then seems to switch off .......then blows out more........I know it can produce cold air, but why it cycles I have no idea.
2013 Fit. I have it at Max with Fan at Max
Live in Palm Springs where it gets EFFING HOT
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Last edited by Zardiw; 08-21-2014 at 02:21 PM.
#2437
My Fit blew plenty of cold air while I was in Texas during a few 110-120 degree days
make sure it is on re-circulate. When you hop into the car burning hot, do yourself a favor and roll all the windows down and blast the windshield fan setting for a good minute, to force all that super heated air out first.
With all the glass in our cars, it takes a good 5-10 minutes to catch up on super hot days
make sure it is on re-circulate. When you hop into the car burning hot, do yourself a favor and roll all the windows down and blast the windshield fan setting for a good minute, to force all that super heated air out first.
With all the glass in our cars, it takes a good 5-10 minutes to catch up on super hot days
#2438
I always have mine on outside air.
And once I'm cruising it gets cool enough
But that is not the issue......The issue is that the A/C cuts out....and then starts again.
I KNOW it CAN blow cold air........just don't like that it doesn't do it all the time...
Gonna take it to the dealer, cause it's still under warranty.....and let them check it out.....my fear is it's probably designed that way.....probably some kind of cutout if something gets too hot or something......z
And once I'm cruising it gets cool enough
But that is not the issue......The issue is that the A/C cuts out....and then starts again.
I KNOW it CAN blow cold air........just don't like that it doesn't do it all the time...
Gonna take it to the dealer, cause it's still under warranty.....and let them check it out.....my fear is it's probably designed that way.....probably some kind of cutout if something gets too hot or something......z
#2439
It cuts on and off to save gas.
That is the primary purpose of this car. Creature comforts are nice, but not mandatory in the budget style of car markets.
I wish Honda still offered an HF model for extreme gas mileage without hybrid tech bullcrap and all creature comforts were available as options, rather then standard equipment
I would love a brand new Honda with manual locks and windows. That right there is nearly 100 pounds of weight gone. wiring, modules, motors, more wiring, lol
That is the primary purpose of this car. Creature comforts are nice, but not mandatory in the budget style of car markets.
I wish Honda still offered an HF model for extreme gas mileage without hybrid tech bullcrap and all creature comforts were available as options, rather then standard equipment
I would love a brand new Honda with manual locks and windows. That right there is nearly 100 pounds of weight gone. wiring, modules, motors, more wiring, lol
#2440
Neither of my 2010 or 2012 had this cycling.
Both always provided a steady flow of cold air regardless of fan or recirculation setting, or the outside temp.
Both always provided a steady flow of cold air regardless of fan or recirculation setting, or the outside temp.