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Old 01-02-2011, 03:00 AM
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Your Fit and Canyons...

Hey guys!,
I was wondering what you guys thought about taking your fit to the canyons??
I heard that since our cars are tall, we shouldnt do canyons?
I myself havent felt anything wrong will cruising it.
Your opinions?
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hellofit10
I heard that since our cars are tall, we shouldnt do canyons?
Wondering who in the world would say this, but -- you're car is fine in "the canyons" assuming you mean being on-road.
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hayden
Wondering who in the world would say this, but -- you're car is fine in "the canyons" assuming you mean being on-road.
People who drive Civic Si's. Lol.
And yess on road. (I don't have a subi. )

Apparently the tallness makes us more likely to TIP OVER.... haha. Idkk.
But thanks.
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 04:02 PM
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It is taller than most other sedans and coupes, but not that much taller. It isn't as tall as a Suzuki Sidekick (1st gen) or as small a wheelbase (the Fit has a bigger wheelbase).

Those days of tipping over are pretty much done (at reasonable speeds and turns).
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 04:08 PM
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See. That makes more sense. People made it seem like Fits tip over every other day.

I haven't seen a thread about canyons soo I figured its because Fits rarely went. I'm glad to know I won't tip over. haha
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 05:20 PM
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Dig around the California and Fit Racing sub-forums, you'll find that plenty of people here do canyon runs in their Fits as well as some taking them to autocross and/or road race events. The thing about the Fits of both the GD and current GE chassis is that they both have most of their weight down low and have a very stiff chassis for a car of its class; which helps during cornering. Here are a couple of articles about the Fit including comments about its handling.

2007 Honda Fit Sport8 - Car and Driver

Two Wheels or Four? Ducati Bike vs. Honda Fit - Popular Mechanics
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 05:50 PM
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who ever said that is a idiot..... lololololol. my car rides like a go-kart and i dont think i could "tip it" if i tried.
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hellofit10
People who drive Civic Si's.
I'm shocked.
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by markwalter
who ever said that is a idiot..... lololololol. my car rides like a go-kart and i dont think i could "tip it" if i tried.
Haha. Hater ex-boyfriends who dont apperciate fits. lol

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I'm shocked.
YEEPPP... lol.
my car cant "handle" like an si's
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by hellofit10
YEEPPP... lol.
my car cant "handle" like an si's
Actually, your car is capable of out-handling an Si pretty easily. Doesn't sound like you know what you got there. GE8 FIT RS?FF/5MT/??????????????????????? - FC2??

edit: pretty sure thats a bone stock Fit.
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by hayden
Actually, your car is capable of out-handling an Si pretty easily. Doesn't sound like you know what you got there. GE8 FIT RS?FF/5MT/??????????????????????? - FC2??

edit: pretty sure thats a bone stock Fit.
Never i said III didnt know lol
They dont.

Nice video =)

i think Fits can handle, we are underestimated.
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 02:12 AM
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Wish the Fit had double wishbone
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 02:33 PM
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i think on downhill, i can dust most sports cars out there in my slightly modded-GD.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
i think on downhill, i can dust most sports cars out there in my slightly modded-GD.
Haha I think so too. Our Fit's handling is good. Not being a biased but I think of all the cars that I've drive, the Fit is one of the best handling and very fun to drive.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 08:25 PM
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I brought all of your guys' points up to the Si people and. I got interupted with "NOPE NOPE!"
Tsh... I don't understand. Lol.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hellofit10
I brought all of your guys' points up to the Si people and. I got interupted with "NOPE NOPE!"
Tsh... I don't understand. Lol.
Haha, bad idea.

It's like someone trying to explain the merits of the PS3 to an XBox360 fanboy, or vice versa.

Just go out and see how well you can drive it. And if they're around to see how well it can be driven, all the better. If they still refuse... oh well. Just enjoy the car.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 10:09 PM
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Wait. Are your 'Si Guys' owners of the FA5/EP3? or are they owners of EF/EG/EM1 Si's?

Fit > FA5/EP3
EF/EG/EM1 > Fit

in handling.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 10:14 PM
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People with FAs.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 10:15 PM
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They're idiots then.
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 10:17 PM
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Their MAIN point. Is "YOUR CAR IS TOO TALL. THAT'S WHY EKs AND EPs ARE GOOD AT CANYONS, BECAUSE THEY ARE LOWER"
I mean I don't care, its just... I dislike being under estimated.

I wish they had a youtube video of an si going against a fit, canyon wise. Lol
 


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