Project Panda - My 2010 Taffeta White Honda Fit Sport Build

kenchan · 05-21-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

That's great to hear about the paint. I am getting pretty good with my Porter Cable so I will spend some time on it over the weekend.

The shop that I go to already has a set of sways for the GE and a DC exhaust that they are not sure will fit my car. Any idea if there is a difference between the two GD & GE exhausts?

Other than that I'm going to be good for awhile, I might end up getting black Clazzios.

@ random orbital.

yah, the GD and GE are quite different, actually.

im running a tanabe muffler on my '12. model number is T70143A
it sounds good. not loud, not quiet, just right.

i forget where i bought mine... maybe it was one of the ebay stores....

it's an axle-back (muffler only) not a cat-back per amazon:
Tanabe T70143A Medalion Touring Cat-Back Exhaust System for Honda Fit 2009-2009 : Amazon.com : Automotive

Waiz · 05-21-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

@ random orbital.

yah, the GD and GE are quite different, actually.

im running a tanabe muffler on my '12. model number is T70143A
it sounds good. not loud, not quiet, just right.

i forget where i bought mine... maybe it was one of the ebay stores....

it's an axle-back (muffler only) not a cat-back per amazon:
Tanabe T70143A Medalion Touring Cat-Back Exhaust System for Honda Fit 2009-2009 : Amazon.com : Automotive

Great info, my biggest worry is if it hangs too low and this one doesn't look that low at all.

We will see what I end up with

kenchan · 05-21-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Great info, my biggest worry is if it hangs too low and this one doesn't look that low at all.

We will see what I end up with :thumbup:

yah, the tanabe pretty much looks factory finish and does not hang low.

the fitment is perfect and the exhaust tip is bigger than stock, and not ric0r look at all.

thing installed in like 10min. 9min was removing the stock muffler from the hangers as mine was REALLY on there snug even with WD40 sprayed into the hangers.

Waiz · 05-21-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, the tanabe pretty much looks factory finish and does not hang low.

the fitment is perfect and the exhaust tip is bigger than stock, and not ric0r look at all.

thing installed in like 10min. 9min was removing the stock muffler from the hangers as mine was REALLY on there snug even with WD40 sprayed into the hangers.

Do you have any vids you can share?

kenchan · 05-21-2013, 03:52 PM

ive not taken any vids of my fit, actually. have you checked youtube? i think there were some clips wat the tanabe sounds like.

Waiz · 05-21-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive not taken any vids of my fit, actually. have you checked youtube? i think there were some clips wat the tanabe sounds like.

Yeah no worries, there are a ton

kenchan · 05-21-2013, 06:47 PM

yah, for most people, i think it's that or greddy, or spend a tad more on a mugen.

the greddy looks too much can for me so got the tanabe.

Waiz · 05-22-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, for most people, i think it's that or greddy, or spend a tad more on a mugen.

the greddy looks too much can for me so got the tanabe.

I really like the HKS and it looks like the DC that I had my eye on is for a GD so I can just wait for a little bit.

I took apart my dash and replaced the lens cover tonight, it was completely scratched from the previous owner

kenchan · 05-22-2013, 04:17 PM

nice job on the cluster lens replacement.

yah, some of those 'detailing' places including the dealer's detailers uses those grit filled towels to wipe the interior glass and the lens. is just scratches the hell out of the soft lens.

Waiz · 05-22-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nice job on the cluster lens replacement.

yah, some of those 'detailing' places including the dealer's detailers uses those grit filled towels to wipe the interior glass and the lens. is just scratches the hell out of the soft lens.

That's exactly what I believe happened.

At least I know it's an easy fix so I can do it again down the line

kenchan · 05-22-2013, 04:42 PM

yah, ive been VERY CAREFUL only to use clean glass mf towels when i wipe the lens.

Waiz · 06-02-2013, 11:45 PM

Little update, ordered the OEM cover and was surprised that it was a pretty legit Kimberly Clarke Evolution cover

This is not the cheesy OEM covers that you get with most cars, this is a really good aftermarket one but it still has the Fit logo on it. I was also worried that it would be blue like the one in the brochures but as you can see it's just a mellow sliver.

kenchan · 06-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Huh, ur fit looks excited under the cover.

Waiz · 06-03-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Huh, ur fit looks excited under the cover.

It is such a pain to get the cover over that thing lol

[insert sexual reference here]

kenchan · 06-03-2013, 02:28 PM

lol..hahaha, especially in a hurry.

so do you keep the cover in a tote bag in the car, or just fold it and toss it in your garage when not in use?

05-22-2013, 04:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	nice job on the cluster lens replacement. yah, some of those 'detailing' places including the dealer's detailers uses those grit filled towels to wipe the interior glass and the lens. is just scratches the hell out of the soft lens. Waiz likes this.

06-02-2013, 11:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,257 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Little update, ordered the OEM cover and was surprised that it was a pretty legit Kimberly Clarke Evolution cover This is not the cheesy OEM covers that you get with most cars, this is a really good aftermarket one but it still has the Fit logo on it. I was also worried that it would be blue like the one in the brochures but as you can see it's just a mellow sliver. kenchan and 1st like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ive not taken any vids of my fit, actually. have you checked youtube? i think there were some clips wat the tanabe sounds like.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, for most people, i think it's that or greddy, or spend a tad more on a mugen. the greddy looks too much can for me so got the tanabe.

05-22-2013, 04:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, ive been VERY CAREFUL only to use clean glass mf towels when i wipe the lens.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Huh, ur fit looks excited under the cover.

06-03-2013, 02:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	lol..hahaha, especially in a hurry. so do you keep the cover in a tote bag in the car, or just fold it and toss it in your garage when not in use?