Project Panda - My 2010 Taffeta White Honda Fit Sport Build

kenchan · 06-11-2014, 11:53 AM

^ thanks speedfreak. i will check out the sprint booster. i just want to rid the lag. i dont care to make any dramatic map change.

kenchan · 06-11-2014, 01:19 PM

checked out the sprint booster... 289 dang...

and can only use it on my Z.

wish they made the unit and harness separate so that i can use it on my Fit if i end up not really
liking it longer term (than 30 day money back) on my Z...

Waiz · 06-13-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummmm....i read the description and it states below:

"Boost Mode:

Throttle response time will become quicker and results in improved accelerator pedal feel. Returns to normal mode once pedal is pressed to fully open throttle."

why does it have to return to normal mode after wot?

that i was the deal breaker for me...

primary purpose for me is to reduce throttle lag. i dont care about fuel economy on my Z.

It will increase the output all the way up to the point of WOT thus reducing throttle lag.

My Fit with my exhaust and intake sounds like a racecar with the Boost mode on

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

Isn't that similar to the Sprint Booster? I know several are or were (for the fallen OG's) running that on their 370's here.

I would believe the Boost mode is just altering the tables so that you are getting to 100% throttle quicker to make it feel like there is no lag, but once you put it to the floor you are at 100% thus returning to "normal" mode i.e. 100% throttle.

It would be cool if they gave a break out of the changes.

Stock throttle table vs Apexi Boost mode.

Kenchan, if interested I would cross shop the Sprint Booster for features and price.

Yeah exactly David, but for me I really bought it more for the MPG increases. Just driving around town I am seeing a +4mpg and even higher on the highway. It makes you want to drive more effeciently.

I use the boost mode for when I get onto the freeway and then normally drive around in the Low Throttle mode.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

^ thanks speedfreak. i will check out the sprint booster. i just want to rid the lag. i dont care to make any dramatic map change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

checked out the sprint booster... 289 dang...

and can only use it on my Z.

wish they made the unit and harness separate so that i can use it on my Fit if i end up not really
liking it longer term (than 30 day money back) on my Z...

Apexi is $150 for the controller and $50 for the harness, pretty good deal considering it should pay for itself with the increases in MPG over time.

kenchan · 06-13-2014, 04:39 PM

yah, for fuel economy sounds like a win!

kenchan · 06-13-2014, 04:40 PM

im going to be doing a coolant drain and fill pretty soon on the 09.

maybe next weekend.
need to replace the hose clamps more than anything... thing is corroded to hell from salt.

Waiz · 06-13-2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

im going to be doing a coolant drain and fill pretty soon on the 09.

maybe next weekend.
need to replace the hose clamps more than anything... thing is corroded to hell from salt.

Oh snap, how many miles?

kenchan · 06-17-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Oh snap, how many miles?

47k miles 6yrs, barely washed through the years in salty snow belt state.

hahaha.

lessons learned from it, i dab a thin coat of motor oil on metal bits on my '12 just before winter, and wash the engine bay in the spring. no such corrosion on that car.

kenchan · 06-18-2014, 10:59 AM

i noticed rust in the passenger side rear quarter arch last night on my 09...

i should seriously talk to my wife about replacing that car...

Waiz · 06-19-2014, 11:35 AM

You have problems that I don't have to face every year

My biggest problem is spiders in my driveway

kenchan · 06-25-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

You have problems that I don't have to face every year

My biggest problem is spiders in my driveway

spiders, huh? hahahaha. i hate it when they get inside the side mirrors.

i just wait until dusk and when they come out WACK!

crap, i forgot to grind that rust off the rear arch.

was telling the wife i should look for a new car for her. i might check out that versa note since it's a lot cheaper than the 13 GE's... and my wife wont be able to tell the difference.

ive been wanting to get a c class (benz) for her, but she
keeps saying she does NOT want anything expensive and need a hatch.

Waiz · 06-26-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

spiders, huh? hahahaha. i hate it when they get inside the side mirrors.

i just wait until dusk and when they come out WACK!

crap, i forgot to grind that rust off the rear arch.

was telling the wife i should look for a new car for her. i might check out that versa note since it's a lot cheaper than the 13 GE's... and my wife wont be able to tell the difference.

ive been wanting to get a c class (benz) for her, but she
keeps saying she does NOT want anything expensive and need a hatch.

lol at tricking the wife!

What does the wife think of the CLA Merc?

kenchan · 06-26-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

lol at tricking the wife!

What does the wife think of the CLA Merc?

my wife's fine with the rusting 09.

her comment was that since she can careless about cars, i can use
the money already saved up for the 09's replacement on my next dd.

...but the catch is, it must be a AT.

cause her plan is i drive for 3-4yrs, and she will then drive it as a hand me down when im tired of the car.

hahaha... woh..

and you guys know i dont like driving AT...

kenchan · 06-30-2014, 01:34 PM

craps, forgot to work on the 09's rear quarter arch rust..

i did spot wash my '12 using waterless.

Waiz · 06-30-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

craps, forgot to work on the 09's rear quarter arch rust..

i did spot wash my '12 using waterless.

I got some new polish from Chemical Guys that I need to try soon too.

What waterless are you using?

kenchan · 07-02-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I got some new polish from Chemical Guys that I need to try soon too.

What waterless are you using?

i use griot's.

hey, it's time to do the second oil change on my '12 this weekend.

will use green cap mobil1 0w20. will also swap intake and cabin filter.

will also do the coolant drain/fill on the 09...and try not to forget to grind and
touchup the rear quarter arch...

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06-11-2014, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^ thanks speedfreak. i will check out the sprint booster. i just want to rid the lag. i dont care to make any dramatic map change.

06-11-2014, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	checked out the sprint booster... 289 dang... and can only use it on my Z. wish they made the unit and harness separate so that i can use it on my Fit if i end up not really liking it longer term (than 30 day money back) on my Z...

06-13-2014, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, for fuel economy sounds like a win!

06-13-2014, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im going to be doing a coolant drain and fill pretty soon on the 09. maybe next weekend. need to replace the hose clamps more than anything... thing is corroded to hell from salt.

06-18-2014, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i noticed rust in the passenger side rear quarter arch last night on my 09... i should seriously talk to my wife about replacing that car...

06-19-2014, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	You have problems that I don't have to face every year My biggest problem is spiders in my driveway

06-30-2014, 01:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	craps, forgot to work on the 09's rear quarter arch rust.. i did spot wash my '12 using waterless.