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Old 09-15-2011 | 11:27 AM
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Going to drop my Fit soon ...Need feedback.

Hi to all.Very soon i will install T1R-S coil Springs and have some questions. Hope some one can help me.Did i need camber bolts to align the car?Need them or not?About the bump stops....Did i really need to cut them?I want to be sure about this things.Any help is welcome.
 
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Old 09-15-2011 | 11:45 AM
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Need to know specs of your wheel and tire setup and how many inches those springs will drop it.

Usually you will need to cut your front bump stops by however many inches you are lowering it. I didn't find it necessary to cut my rear bump stops but some people do anyways.

A very important tip when lowering it is to use bungee cords to keep the front axle from popping out, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble.

Print out these instructions: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...r-ge8-fit.html
 

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Old 09-15-2011 | 12:41 PM
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T1-R should be about 1.4-1.5 inches drop all around. your wheels were 17x7 right? and judging by the picture, they are somewhere around +40 offset.

I dont not think you will need camber bolts, but you will probably rub a little up front so its up to you. Rears are non-adjustable so thats a non-issue.

Agree with Vanct as well, front bump-stops are a must cut, rears are ok without cutting.
And follow that DIY to the letter buddy
 

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Old 09-15-2011 | 01:19 PM
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It's been said but make sure those axles don't pop out. Not that they cannot be put back in but they are a pain to put back in. Save yourself a lot of headaches and bungee cord them.
 
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Old 09-15-2011 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks Vanct and SSMTEN for the help.I will add you two in my friends list.Really i want to be sure and not doing something wrong.My set-up will be: T1R-S Coil Springs.Wheels are Tenzo-R DC-5 17'X7" with +42 offset.Tires are 205/40/17. Will it rub?Thanks for all the help you guys are giving me....
 
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Old 09-15-2011 | 01:31 PM
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You shouldn't be rubbing with those specs and that amount of drop on the T1R springs, so no need for camber bolts like SSMTEN said.
 
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Old 09-15-2011 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lungfish23
It's been said but make sure those axles don't pop out. Not that they cannot be put back in but they are a pain to put back in. Save yourself a lot of headaches and bungee cord them.
Thanks.I will take care that i will use bungee cord.A good friend will install them.He had work for Honda before.I hope everything finish good.
 
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Old 09-15-2011 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Vanct
You shouldn't be rubbing with those specs and that amount of drop on the T1R springs, so no need for camber bolts like SSMTEN said.
Thanks man.I'm happy.Now i can drop my Fit with that information....
 
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Old 09-15-2011 | 04:46 PM
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Hi StormSurfer
I own a 2011 Base fit that I just installed the T1R springs on, I have stock wheels & tires, no rubbing.
 
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Old 10-10-2011 | 09:25 PM
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Hi Vanct,SSMTEN,lungfish23 and MOTOMATT.I had install the T1R springs and i'm very happy how the car looks.Just run the car 3 days and no rubbing at all.Thanks guys for all the help....
Pictures of my ride here in this slideshow video clip....My Honda Fit Sport 2010 - YouTube
 
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Old 10-10-2011 | 09:50 PM
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No problem buddy. looks good!
 
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Old 10-11-2011 | 12:19 PM
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yah looking good.
 
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Old 10-12-2011 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
yah looking good.
Thanks kenchan.
 
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