Project Panda - My 2010 Taffeta White Honda Fit Sport Build

speedfreek · 09-18-2013, 01:14 PM

Well I am one of those freaks that squeezes into the Z. So standing at 6'4" to 6'5" depending on which convenience store I am walking out of I can reach the top of the Fit without too much difficulty. Unfortunately the driver seat doesn't offer anymore room in the Fit than it does in the Z. Other than head room of course. My right knee is still touching the dash in either case.

And for some reason now I want casters on my buckets....

kenchan · 09-18-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Oh good one, my driveway is super slanted to I might need something a tad more sturdy. I will keep an eye out

you can shorten 2 of the legs to keep you level. (dont do that!)

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

Well I am one of those freaks that squeezes into the Z. So standing at 6'4" to 6'5" depending on which convenience store I am walking out of I can reach the top of the Fit without too much difficulty. Unfortunately the driver seat doesn't offer anymore room in the Fit than it does in the Z. Other than head room of course. My right knee is still touching the dash in either case.

And for some reason now I want casters on my buckets....

so you look like me riding my kid's bike.

loled@ wanting casters.

Waiz · 09-18-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

Well I am one of those freaks that squeezes into the Z. So standing at 6'4" to 6'5" depending on which convenience store I am walking out of I can reach the top of the Fit without too much difficulty. Unfortunately the driver seat doesn't offer anymore room in the Fit than it does in the Z. Other than head room of course. My right knee is still touching the dash in either case.

And for some reason now I want casters on my buckets....

Wowzers! I had a friend who was 6'10" he surprisngly fit really well in my Z

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you can shorten 2 of the legs to keep you level. (dont do that!)

so you look like me riding my kid's bike.

loled@ wanting casters.

kenchan · 09-18-2013, 04:16 PM

the 350Z and G35C's have a much wider range of body size they can fit.

the 370Z is pretty much for taller guys or guys that must have short legs and long torso...

i cant' see shitt over the factory dumbo side mirrors making a left turn in my 370Z. thus i have the craftsquare mirrors on my Z.

no such issue in my G35C or any previous cars ive owned.

speedfreek · 09-18-2013, 04:21 PM

I'd say my height is the cutoff point for the Z. I can't really fit in it with a helmet on but damn it I am tracking it at Z Nationals anyway. If it becomes more of a regular basis I will opt for racing seats to give me more room and be more comfortable on the track. But with work switching me back to a travel position I may not have time for that next year

ZMan8 · 09-18-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

I'd say my height is the cutoff point for the Z. I can't really fit in it with a helmet on but damn it I am tracking it at Z Nationals anyway. If it becomes more of a regular basis I will opt for racing seats to give me more room and be more comfortable on the track. But with work switching me back to a travel position I may not have time for that next year

what's your height?

EDIT: nvm just saw you're 6'4/6'5". That's actually my height and I agree, I'm not sure I would fit with a helmet without doing some seat mods.

kenchan · 09-18-2013, 04:23 PM

yah, ive read that about folks having issues while having a helmet on...

should've seen the fatarse that did the smog check on my Z... he was so huge i could barely fit inside to start the car.

other employees were cracking jokes at him that he will get stuck.

speedfreek · 09-18-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, ive read that about folks having issues while having a helmet on...

should've seen the fatarse that did the smog check on my Z... he was so huge i could barely fit inside to start the car.

other employees were cracking jokes at him that he will get stuck.

I would of not let him in my car. People can say what they want. That I am mean or an arsehole. But there is weight limit to get in the Z. If you have to fall in. Or need the jaws of life to get out you are just too big.

Back somewhat on topic. Have either of you experienced the arm rest on the door of the Fit cracking? I think my drivers door is cracked. I never put my elbow on it as its too low for me. Wonder if it would be covered under my CPO warranty...

kenchan · 09-18-2013, 04:39 PM

6 4" ~ 6 5" he noted, mr.zman.

kenchan · 09-18-2013, 08:19 PM

Yah, unfortunately I had no choice but to let the guy start the car.

As for the fit, no issue with the arm rest.

Should be covered under warranty.

Waiz · 09-18-2013, 10:36 PM

You might be able to get the dealer to cover that door arm rest.

If not I think it's a pretty cheap part that you could easily replace yourself.

When I got the Panda tinted my tint guys actually removed the door cards for easier access

speedfreek · 09-19-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

You might be able to get the dealer to cover that door arm rest.

If not I think it's a pretty cheap part that you could easily replace yourself.

When I got the Panda tinted my tint guys actually removed the door cards for easier access

Thanks im going to call the local dealer tomorrow and see what they say. If not I will be looking for the best place to order a replacement at some point if it starts driving me crazy.

dtul · 09-18-2013, 11:11 PM

I'm not generally a big fan of the Fit or other similar cars, but I have to say I like what you have done with yours. Looks good man.

Waiz · 09-19-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dtul

I'm not generally a big fan of the Fit or other similar cars, but I have to say I like what you have done with yours. Looks good man.

Thanks, I can't tell you how many times I have heard a statement similar to this

I am about 4 months into ownership and honestly could not be any happier and I am glad I made the decision to buy it.

kenchan · 09-23-2013, 12:02 PM

no pictures, but i did manage to strip off all old sealant and do the one-step sealant over the weekend on my '12. car looks brand new again.

also ordered up the front Aries a/s floor mats for my '12. going to give the newish factory a/s mats to my '09. i looked at the a/s mats in my 09 (originals) over the weekend and noticed a small hole in the driver mat.

will need to do the sealant on the 09 pretty soon... not really looking forward to that.

09-18-2013, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	Well I am one of those freaks that squeezes into the Z. So standing at 6'4" to 6'5" depending on which convenience store I am walking out of I can reach the top of the Fit without too much difficulty. Unfortunately the driver seat doesn't offer anymore room in the Fit than it does in the Z. Other than head room of course. My right knee is still touching the dash in either case. And for some reason now I want casters on my buckets.... __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

09-18-2013, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	I'd say my height is the cutoff point for the Z. I can't really fit in it with a helmet on but damn it I am tracking it at Z Nationals anyway. If it becomes more of a regular basis I will opt for racing seats to give me more room and be more comfortable on the track. But with work switching me back to a travel position I may not have time for that next year __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

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09-18-2013, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the 350Z and G35C's have a much wider range of body size they can fit. the 370Z is pretty much for taller guys or guys that must have short legs and long torso... i cant' see shitt over the factory dumbo side mirrors making a left turn in my 370Z. thus i have the craftsquare mirrors on my Z. no such issue in my G35C or any previous cars ive owned.

09-18-2013, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, ive read that about folks having issues while having a helmet on... should've seen the fatarse that did the smog check on my Z... he was so huge i could barely fit inside to start the car. other employees were cracking jokes at him that he will get stuck.

09-18-2013, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	6 4" ~ 6 5" he noted, mr.zman.

09-18-2013, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah, unfortunately I had no choice but to let the guy start the car. As for the fit, no issue with the arm rest. Should be covered under warranty.

09-18-2013, 10:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	You might be able to get the dealer to cover that door arm rest. If not I think it's a pretty cheap part that you could easily replace yourself. When I got the Panda tinted my tint guys actually removed the door cards for easier access

09-18-2013, 11:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
dtul Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 12	I'm not generally a big fan of the Fit or other similar cars, but I have to say I like what you have done with yours. Looks good man.

09-23-2013, 12:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no pictures, but i did manage to strip off all old sealant and do the one-step sealant over the weekend on my '12. car looks brand new again. also ordered up the front Aries a/s floor mats for my '12. going to give the newish factory a/s mats to my '09. i looked at the a/s mats in my 09 (originals) over the weekend and noticed a small hole in the driver mat. will need to do the sealant on the 09 pretty soon... not really looking forward to that.