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Old 04-25-2017 | 07:23 PM
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I was experimenting with more air into the box. Lol! Surprisingly, no smog tech has noticed them.
 
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Old 04-25-2017 | 07:40 PM
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Interesting, did you feel a difference?
 
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Old 04-25-2017 | 07:41 PM
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Hell no!! Hahaha!!
 
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Old 04-26-2017 | 06:29 AM
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thanks to shinjari, I put on my Modolu Center Garnish but Im going to remove it and paint it black. Updated pics coming sooooooon

PS- my work meisters are for saleeeeeeeeee


 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by YeahItFits
The reps I had didn't say Mugen also didn't have clips like the legit ones.
Was able to get a set for under retail.

As for brakes I haven't used stock in a while. Before this I was running S2K rotors and calipers.
I think I like that set way better than wilwoods. Haha
But yes rotors are Poject Mu.
Really you prefer the s2k rotors and calipers over the Wilwoods? I am thinking off getting the Wilwoods but if you honestly think you get better braking power with the s2k set up I might reconsider.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 12:29 AM
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Have people just used the USDM Mugen front lip? does it looks silly with just the lip?
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Really you prefer the s2k rotors and calipers over the Wilwoods? I am thinking off getting the Wilwoods but if you honestly think you get better braking power with the s2k set up I might reconsider.
Thanks for the info. Brake upgrade was on my agenda for next time I needed pads. Wilwoods sure look pretty...maybe a 4-pot caliper for a s2k with s2k size rotors is the way to go to get best of both worlds?

Originally Posted by mikes-ge
Have people just used the USDM Mugen front lip? does it looks silly with just the lip?
Haven't seen just the lip before. I've seen just the rear with a sti style lip. May as well go all out and do both
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 09:13 AM
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Or just go with the cheap & easily installed ITR brake setup, like most tracked Fits (at least in the Midwest) use.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Or just go with the cheap & easily installed ITR brake setup, like most tracked Fits (at least in the Midwest) use.
That is definitely an option too...or you upgrade your brakes and I'll take your stockers off the s2k
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 11:44 AM
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Down the road I want these:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/sponsor-...e-kit-1146901/

That is a long way down the road.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 11:48 AM
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really? Seems a bit excessive.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 12:21 PM
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They definitely are.

But they look nifty.

And by down the road I mean:

-After I've finished the house renovations I want
-After I get my J's lip/canards on, buy a GT wing, buy a second Recaro, re-do all the rubber on the car, buy a new exhaust, buy a header, buy a Mugen intake, re-finish my valve cover
-After I buy the last of my living room furniture on my current to-buy list (only about $2000 away from being there)
-After I build a new garage
-Travel the world

AKA

I'll never do a big brake kit on my S2000, a street car simply does not need it.

Same can be said for Fits, replace the pads, disks, lines & fluid...a street car simply doesn't need any more than that.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 12:23 PM
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Basically if you win the lottery. Haha!!
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 12:26 PM
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Basically if you win the lottery. Haha!!
Eh. Isn't quite that unrealistic haha.

But yeah, no time soon. Its my forever car, so no need to rush.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 12:28 PM
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If anyone wants a JDM Fit Shuttle grille, see my FS post

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...e-grilles.html
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
They definitely are.

But they look nifty.

And by down the road I mean:

-After I've finished the house renovations I want
-After I get my J's lip/canards on, buy a GT wing, buy a second Recaro, re-do all the rubber on the car, buy a new exhaust, buy a header, buy a Mugen intake, re-finish my valve cover
-After I buy the last of my living room furniture on my current to-buy list (only about $2000 away from being there)
-After I build a new garage
-Travel the world

AKA

I'll never do a big brake kit on my S2000, a street car simply does not need it.

Same can be said for Fits, replace the pads, disks, lines & fluid...a street car simply doesn't need any more than that.
All valid points. i got 60K out of my pads...so i'm still 50K-ish away from new ones so who knows. The Fit "upgrades" are no where over $1k though so they aren't that tough to consider vs a custom brembo or alcon set.

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If anyone wants a JDM Fit Shuttle grille, see my FS post

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...e-grilles.html
Thats for the center grill right? what do you mean upper and lower? Only "obvious" one is the big chrome grill that replaces the stock sport grill.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 01:50 PM
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interested in the grille...sent you a PM.
Also, I painted the Modolu black.


 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
All valid points. i got 60K out of my pads...so i'm still 50K-ish away from new ones so who knows. The Fit "upgrades" are no where over $1k though so they aren't that tough to consider vs a custom brembo or alcon set.
For sure! I'm aiming for 150k from my OE pads on the Fit.

But moving into a metro area it'll definitely be tougher.
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by shinjari
Thats for the center grill right? what do you mean upper and lower? Only "obvious" one is the big chrome grill that replaces the stock sport grill.
Yeah it's the center grille and the lower one which is located in between the fogs. It may be the exact same as USDM but I'm selling both
 
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Old 04-27-2017 | 11:52 PM
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I am on EBG Green Stuff Pads, EBC Slotted rotors, ATE TYP 200 fluid and I love how the car brakes on for everyday driving. But for AutoX I do want something that bites harder.

I don't mind spending the 500 for the wilwood but if I can get better results for way less I would consider it. I'm not terribly fond of the red wildwood calipers, it they have a silver or dark gold I would be more inclined.
 


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