2008 Honda Fit - Daily Driven Weekend Racer? Maxpeedingrods Coilover Testing

[@DanielMartinez-lu3mg]

Thanks for the help Jon I appreciate it. Definitely a big learning experience next upgrade get my tires and now i know what I need to work on.

[@wh1rlwhind]

Play some Gran Turismo. Good way to learn how to corner on the track, and overall speed/braking in/out of corners. If you have a ps3 those versions are better than the ps4. Keep up the good work! Thanks for the video.

[@VTECenthusiast]

Fun lil car, good job guys. What are those tires in the front and what kind of front lip is that?

[@twodub]

What wheels and intake did you have on here?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Enkei EPF1

[@mattstarnes2006]

Awesome I love how you showed your honest mistake with rubbing 👍 Def a easy thing to do definitely will end up helping someone

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@findtherightbeat]

I think it would help to guide Danny with hand position, smoother steering input and line choice on your next session.

[@findtherightbeat]

@Garage Built Hondas - Was it the added rear spring rate that demanded more tire for the rear and throttle lift off that caused the oversteer?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Mainly the tires and lack of experience. In my session I had no issues controlling the car but noticed I had to be a little less aggressive. I'd love to see how it feels on a nicer set of tires in the rear.

[@Built_it_by-alex]

Besides the Tyres,the Honda fit has a very light rear end... aside from that I really love that you are being honest to us when you encounter a problem and what you did to fix it or can be done to fix it

[@tenoki]

Definitely this.

[@IxTechNiK]

6:25 He let off and kept turning in. Gotta stay on that gas to keep the rear from swinging out! Looks like a hell of a time though keep up the good work

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@esumaderob9859]

i wanted to see more drifting in this thing... no more conventional shifting come on

[@jaylee931]

I wish they made koni yellows for the 08 fit,using cusco F&R strut bars,h&r springs,progressive rear bar,1.2 neg camber up front & 1.5 neg out back and its very balanced could use more dampner then the stock replacements..might look into tein struts instead..only other i could find..

[@Krosyy]

Smoother throttle inputs and smoother wheel inputs would help a bunch!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@soundboydesign1373]

Canada here...yeah man...this lil fella is probably the last lil Honda I think, unless imported... new civic is still "big"... k24 swap I've seen n it must go like stink! Good wknd lads!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@710pappy]

He listens well to your instructions but like you said the tires are the issue 😜

[@YoungAbe1993]

I have front and rear strut bars on my Fit and it made the car feel so much better. They aren’t too expensive either!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@Busydadgarage717]

Thanks for the video! Glad you explained the rears and the difference as my heart sank a little about the coilovers. Fun track day it seems. Can imagine Danny will definitely want to hit the track again!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@uses0ap]

Your buddy needs to practice throttle control & hand positioning on the wheel-- No better place than the track to gain experience, great job! keep it up!

[@dandrangstveit5834]

New tires and keep practicing man, great job

[@crxdrew4974]

It is so entertaining to watch someone spin out haha probably a great learning experience for him!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol.

[@Maplecook]

Hey, Jon! I normally never bug you about coming to watch me, but my latest one is kinda special. I just gave Gordon Ramsay a ROYAL beat down, and I think you'll definitely enjoy watching! Cheers and hugs from up north! =)

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol, I'll take a watch soon!!

[@Maplecook]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Thank you, Jon!!

[@robertbarboza9542]

Hell yeah! Just got a GD3 myself and wanted a review on these coilovers!!!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@justingadell]

I remember him saying it oversteers but damn that’s even more wild than my CRX. I’m sure you guys will get it sorted, Matt and I are slowly chipping away at solving mine. It makes the car hard to drive for sure. Overall glad he and everyone had a good day though

[@NocturnalJunkie]

Well... Reverse tire stagger helps with rotation. Having a 200 TW summer performance tire and a 500 TW all season also ramps up rotation as well.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Glad you made it out. Hope you enjoyed the track and the company.

[@justingadell]

@@GarageBuiltHondas absolutely I 100% am gonna come again. Looking back at my footage I’m aiming for like a 1:22ish with the same power level. I just need to get my brakes sorted for a little confidence boost. I chicken out and brake so early. Company was fantastic…everyone was super chill and welcoming

[@xThe_Caveman]

Great Video Jon! Glad to see Danny making out to ASR hope be able make next 3 events for the year.

[@diamonddetails9445]

Beautiful. That engine purrs like a kitten. Some of the prettiest sounds this side of heaven lol!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol 👍

[@simplistic_nick468]

My boys!!!! Tell em I said I miss em, keep an eye out for a 90s Honda bro! Tell Caveman and Danny to hit me up as well

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Sup man, been a while. Should hang out next time we have a meet/cruise.

[@orbitwankenovi1463]

lol love his license plate bro the last 4 digits looks pretty sick the little Honda Fit bro

[@jaylee931]

I would change the coil springs around,higher rate in the rear softer up front..noticed those kits are the other way around..doesnt make sense for the front wheel drive car when you want the rear to oversteer & rotate my thoughts..

[@cedriccope178]

That spin out at the carousel looked worse than it did on camera lol.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

It felt pretty wild. The GoPro always tames everything it feels like.

[@jlogue751]

I use tein coil overs and had zero issues with fitment and they work great

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@Sepulvedas787]

Great video guys I hope to see you guys on July event. Almost done with my car.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Nice man, hope you make it!

[@leestevens9900]

Really enjoyed watching when are you posting more videos on the Honda fit and mods and racing

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks! This is my friend's car. I'm not sure if we'll get more opportunities to work on it together but I hope we do.

[@bakeot]

Ridgets collars and every bars you can put on a fit helps it out alot

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@NocturnalJunkie]

Believe it or not, its not uncommon to REMOVE the front bar and add say a Progress rear bar on Fits seeing road course and autocross use to help with weight transfer. ;) Mind you, there is some driver and setup preference there... I'm not a fan of removing the front bar but its the norm in GE8s and GK5s running SCCA's B Spec.

[@bakeot]

@@NocturnalJunkie I want to get tcs top castor camber plates after installing the ridget collar the car seem to dart around more

[@radelement3987]

I love old Hondas :)

[@pablocrvzz2985]

I think I'm going to change my front bumper on my 07 awd fit, I jus realize the front lip is from a civic, 👍🏾I think 🤔

[@mavericks550gt2]

Hey neighbor ✌️😀 great video homie! Hopefully ill see u out there again lol miss the track for sure..

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Definitely!

[@estewar03]

Well Jon, I just picked up an '07 Fit Sport for a fun little beater.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Sweet. I almost got one a year ago. Ended up with an EK hatch beater to use for summer.

[@estewar03]

@@GarageBuiltHondas It was so cheap compared to all the others around, I ended up w/ a clean title, super clean interior, 180K mile car for $2k, they literally sold it "because it needed new tires" & their daughter started driving their old jeep. It worked out well for me being I have tons of spare wheels & tires in 4x100 😁 Pretty good timing too cause the auto trans in my 265k TSX just started to slip a bit, well it's done it once so far.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I'd still buy one if I found one for cheap.

[@monkmodemalik8225]

Loads of these in the U.K. they are called Honda Jazz old people drive them, they are generally the car you get stuck behind

[@andimreno]

Meanwhile in indonesia and thailand, honda jazz/fit is your typical "tuner" car

[@Tec-fv2xb]

Julian T that’s awesome that you drive one too

[@dariusld]

You have so many subscribers but most of your videos don't have a lot of views, is there a reason? I have watched all your videos!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Probably because I only make and post videos when I have time. And you need to be really consistent on KZbin to stay on top and in the suggested videos constantly. For the last year and a half I was posting far less because I became a father. I've been trying to stay on schedule and post a new video every Saturday again. If the KZbin algorithm works it'll help put my videos up into more random suggested vids. But KZbin is only for fun for me. I just like to share what I'm up to regardless of how many views they get. I'm nobody special, neither are my cars, but I'm super grateful for every single person that watched them, such as yourself. Thanks again!

[@NocturnalJunkie]

First and foremost... great video, nice editing and sweet shop to whomever owns it. Secondly, to the Fit owner. Looks like you enjoyed your shake down event on those coilovers. I'm curious about your thoughts on them... Maxspeed actually reached out to me on Fit Freak sometime ago and I honestly questioned the quality of these coilovers from the jump especially at their listed price. Damper body wise they looked like a generic set based on the Asia and Europe spec Fits (which have the smaller M12 strut bolt holes if I remember right that ya'll drilled out to work with our US cars). Damper valving was a bigger thing that I questioned since I fairly regularly do autocross and track attack (higher speed autocross on road courses basically) events in the Houston area. Was there any adjustability at all? Even then, do the dampers seem like they're somewhat compatible with that 10/8k spring rate? So many questions were in my head that put me off even testing them as I didn't want to risk throwing my club's championship (and time) in the wind. I'm honestly glad to see someone was willing to try their kit out and documented it. Just really curious of the findings both on and off track.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I'll ask him to respond to this comment after the next event in about a month. That way he can have a better set of tires on all 4 corners and really throw it around on track. I'll try and do the same once he let's me drive it again.

[@NocturnalJunkie]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Cool beans! It would be interesting to get two perspectives on the same setup. Also, if the owner hasn't yet... I'd encourage having the torsion beam's alignment checked and if needed adjusted with shims. Those things are usually at some goofy, uneven alignment spec when new and shimming them made a night and day difference on my GD.

[@gregblau8082]

Do you know how much lowering affects the measurements? When I did my mustang it was only .2 out on the front camber and the tires wore very evenly. My ge was pretty dead on last time. I’ll definitely get it aligned whenever I do the coilovers but I don’t have access to a rack so it would be beneficial if I didn’t have to go get parts after my buddy it.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

It'll add anywhere from 1 to 3° negative camber, not sure how much toe is affected on these vehicles. He had his Fit aligned after we did the install and before the track day

[@NocturnalJunkie]

@@gregblau8082 Pretty much what was said by GBH. Generally speaking lowering increases negative camber and increases positive toe (toe in) on the Fit. In addition to that, camber can also be affected by the strut design (fixed bolt hole or slotted) and whether you use the factory strut bolts, crash bolts from Honda (Have a thinner body allowing for some movement, 2 to 3 tenths of a degree per bolt.), or of course camber bolts.

[@tigris4149a2]

the throttle blips dont help fish tailing. steady drift man lol.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

😁

[@don94pgt]

Hand placement, work on that first.

[@israel8394]

Great 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnnyo3fan]

That'll put a brown spot on the seat covers!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

😂

[@mavericks550gt2]

Just seen that 350 fly by lol 😂

[@craigdoherty2974]

Car looks not much better than stock with all the sway spring rate seems off since it just falls/collapse in the corners. You do not want the shock fully collapsed in a corner , you still want some travel in case you hit a bump or something it is suppossed to keep the contact patch on the ground as much as possible . I guess no sway bars added or stiffer links? You can see at 4:05 the car is sitting low in the rear at the shop positive camber front wheels probably fixed with an aligment on the rack or by hand with levels and string. 5:00 at track same stance not corrected. 6:30 the carz azz end slides out due to this have the same issues with mine(driving in the snow with no rear snows the cars do 360s on simple turns). I find the rear sags with stock set up like yours in the back and changes the bias. Raise the rear to where it should be and car handles differently . When we swap shocks and struts(stock) we get back to proper position . Maybe try it set up that way and see the difference . And of course something in the sway bar department (rear strut tower bar might help to nit sure who makes them might have to fab Mugen did a bad azz Fit/SC not sure if they sell products). Another thing I use are Sumosprings/Longarces racing/TTC/ Moroso rubber donuts in the springs to raise the height in the rear springs and stop the sag of spring. Lotsa of videos on youtube of these donuts in use also used often in circle track racing Longarces have different rates avail. This single thing will make a huge adjustment(cheap to other than the sumosprings).You can also use them in the front. If you turn your steering wheel fast and the car sways like that so fast , it is not set up proper, clearly not for track days anyways. Yes you will always notice a difference with new struts and springs , and over lowering springs as most people cheap out and do not replace the shocks. Lots of room to go forward for sure . Again with the rear trailing arm it bucks and throws your line off causing the spin outs by transfering the energy to the other side unsettling the cars foot print. A sway bar would change this allot also the rubber donuts limit travel not allowing as much movement . Watch other cars and see how much they move at the track in the corners . They also make some dash board timers readers that record allot of this info for cheap. Lap times etc so you can see real time changes. Love my Honda Fit , the also tow pretty well , as I tow my Harley's with it .

[@mavericks550gt2]

I think a rear spoiler should help on them turns too lol and new tires lol

[@reckemzz]

How do you prevent or remove tire marks on your pavement, always looks so clean👌

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I honestly don't do anything. The marks just seem to fade away. Might have something to do with the kind of concrete used, but I'm not sure. A neighbor/friend did the work for me.

[@Turbski1]

What kind of lowering springs did the car have originally? Looked good for a daily cheaper route

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I don't know man, sorry. It's a friend's car that I don't see often.

[@clementemiranda2599]

What’s the wheel specs??? Thnx for the cool video

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

15x8+28

[@Crimson_Strider]

wow was that a r33 gtr

[@MyLifeThai371]

I JUST BOUGHT MY 2008 HONDA FIT. THE OLD OWNER HAD IT STORED IN A FIELD FOR 2 YEARS. THE CAR ONLY CAME WITH ONE KEY AND NO KEY FOB. THIS IS A PLAIN JANE FIT. I STICK MY KEY IN BOTH DOORS AND THE HATCHBACK AS WELL. I CANNOT PHYSICALLY TURN THE KEY IN THE DOORLOCKS TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. I AM AFRAID TO LOCK THE DOORS ON THIS CAR, BECAUSE I WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO GET BACK IN. THE DRIVERS DOOR CONSOLE UNLOCKS AND LOCKS THE KEY WHEN I AM IN THE CAR, BUT I DON'T LOCK IT WHEN I LEAVE THE CAR. THIS IS THE FIRST FOREIGN CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. AM I MISSING SOMETHING???

[@1bdtbss]

What set up was he running previously on the Honda Fit??

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Some generic lowering springs.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

The fit has electric steering right? That can hurt because it is harder to feel a turn and when correcting it overcompensates quickly.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I'm unsure, I'll ask the owner. It felt ok when I drove it. I'm used to old civics/CRX's though so everything feels nicer than these.

[@Lightning982]

Nice! What engine is this and what's that rear spoiler?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Stock, and a DIY custom one the owner built.

[@Lightning982]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Oh cool, thanks. were the stock engines over there 1.5L? that engine wasn't offered here, we only got the L13A engine.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I honestly do not know. This is a friend's car. It's pretty slow, but it's still pretty fun to drive.

[@jmc0526]

Wondering if you have a set of those clips or fasteners that attaches the 91 oem lip to the 91 oem bumper. If not do you know any methods to attach it besides zipties?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I don't. Hit up a yard. They're available on many Honda models.

[@jmc0526]

Garage Built Hondas 5th to 6th gen? I thought they ef chassis only have it.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

No. Some accords even.

[@allana5930]

Quition is there a stock motor mount for the B18 to EF conversation

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

No. Only aftermarket swap mounts.

[@twalsh1801]

holy smoke

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

Surprised the passenger kept going.

[@funkworthrollin4959]

I always liked the Fit.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Me too, almost bought one as a daily.

[@WrenchingWarrior]

What could have prevented the rear spin out from the honda fit? That was like 2 spin out so far.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

He needed the tires to match the grip of the front tires.

[@victorflores7594]

What's the current opinion on those coilovers?

[@xmedina9705]

they are trash had installed the same one on mine and not only are the front bolts different in size so is the rear shock bolts and created play in the shock and makes alot of clunking noises

[@athiam152]

Would lowering down rear tire pressure helps?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

It could, but his tires were not sticky at all.

[@Tiger_Pawzzzzz]

Do they fit on later models GK5?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

They probably make a set that does.

[@adamdisalvo9247]

No new video on the fit

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Unfortunately no. My homie had a 3rd kid almost a year ago and hasn't don't anything car related with us.

[@dailydrivendiecast]

Hey dude, will ef seats bolt right into a crx ?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

No

[@whatheck6709]

Lift oversteeeeeeeeeeer! haha

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol

[@twodub]

Do you know what wheels these were? And what intake he had?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Intake - no idea. Enkei RPF1

[@twodub]

@@GarageBuiltHondas thanks for the reply! Love the channel

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks

[@AliasHSW]

what is the name of the track?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Arroyo Seco Raceway in Akela Flats, NM

[@hondaland_]

Please report back how the k ratings work with that car. Seems like they might actually FIT with it being that high.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@supratruck857]

Where is this track bro been looking for 1 I'm in the 915

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Akela Flats, NM. Arroyo Seco Raceway.

[@supratruck857]

Thanks bro

[@dailydrivendiecast]

👍👍👍🌵🌵🌵

[@Tmanstomp100]

I think the lowering the car in the rear more is probably why it feels fish taily, I have subs in the back mine feels the same way

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@xmedina9705]

I installed these on my gd3 fit and with the fitment issues, poor quality, and crappy ride I would not recommend these for anyone rev9 is $550 and make a way better set with dampening adjustable shocks

[@comradebuddy2993]

Mr over correct

[@shohruh_____1928]

hello, can you give me old spare parts? I have a 2008. I need spare parts.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I don't have any spare Fit parts. This is a friend's car.

[@shohruh_____1928]

@@GarageBuiltHondas I need a chassis please, if you have spare parts that you don’t need, give them to me

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You must not have read my comment correctly

[@4cylfreak46]

bro get matching summer tires.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Agreed

[@jaredevers6459]

Fuck no take off those cheapo coilovers and get at least Megan racing

[@TheSenorCRAB]

i see my little 350Z eating dirt

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol, yours is the blue one?

[@TheSenorCRAB]

Yeah. I panicked so hard at the corner I thought you were right on my tail so I braked way less and shot in to the dirt

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

😂😂

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Do you roll out alone? You should hit us up. We usually meet at the Dairy Queen Speedway gas station around 700-715ish then hang out and screw around there for like 30 minutes then roll out to ASR together. You're more than welcome anytime.

[@TheSenorCRAB]

@@GarageBuiltHondas yea i would be down for the next event

[@guscurru8888]

Mierda no se agarra!!

[@myc0p]

Obligatory JDM Wiper Mod.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You know it! Lol

[@myc0p]

@@GarageBuiltHondas If you put grippier tires in the back and get your rear wiper in the up position - it should balance the ride :) Otherwise, there is literally nothing in the back besides the spare tire and jack(if not removed). With 60/40 geometry even the gas tank is under the front seats.

[@ianfairbanks1318]

MAXPISSINGRODS.... easily the worst garbage ever offered. these were so bad i had to remove them from my miata and throw them in the trash. I couldnt even resell them.... total chinese trash