2018 Honda Fit Sport - The Practical Weekend Warrior

This video will go over the setup of my Honda Fit in relation to autocross and track driving.
DISCLAIMER*
My car and opinions are not the be-all/end-all way to make a fit go fast. Build your car in a way that works for you and makes you happy.
IG: @_tilson__
00:00 Intro
00:23 Suspension
02:35 Alignment
03:46 Tires
04:27 Engine Modifications
05:33 Interior
06:28 Brakes
07:10 Final Thoughts
Full Mods List:
falken rt660 225/45 front 205/50 rear
redshift coilovers 8k/9k
spc camber bolts
ktuner + hps intake
spc rear shim kit
powerflex poly front LCA bushings
Progress rear sway bar
s2000 shift knob
buddyclub steering wheel
Sparco r100 seat
Planted seat bracket
Tags: is the honda fit a good autocross car? 3rd generation fit #hondafit #hondajazz #autocross

[@andysandiego3584]

Fits are so great, even "civilian" ones. I've had a 2011 2nd gen 5MT Fit Sport, a 2015 6MT LX 3rd gen, and a current 2020 3rd gen red Sport which I bought new for only $16,890 plus tax and registration. With the last I couldn't find a MT but have grown to love my CVT because it has 7-speed simulated gears with paddles, and I love it. It holds gears and upshifts by itself at red line, good gear spacing. My only mods are Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 205-50/16s and an HKS Silent Power catback exhaust. I will keep my 2020 Fit forever. (I'm 97 and go canyon carving with friends every Saturday, and East San Diego County has top twisty roads. My friends call my Fits "Porsche Harassers.") I gave my 2011 Fit to my granddaughter's husband (now over 150k miles only replacing an alternator due to baking for two years n Las Vegas), and my 2015 to my daughter. I put 17-inch Kosei Racing wheels on the first two Fits, with 215 summer performance tires. I'm much happier with the quiet softer ride of my 2020 with the stock wheels and super all around Indy 500 tires.

[@kevinhayesmedia]

That's great, I had the firestones in that size too, great tires. I'd love to get out to California one day to drive the canyons.

[@EthanSh1n]

Amazing video brother. Super informative. Love your car, I have a grey 6spd too. I wanna get into autocross sometime in the near future so this video is helpful for us GK5 owners

[@Fauxchemill]

I have a Fit and I love it. Only car I would even think about trading out on for is the GR Corolla

[@andysandiego3584]

I started thinking like you, but found a 2022 Subaru BRZ for MSRP, and now think it's a better alternative. I'm keeping my 2020 Fit Sport, though.

[@AndrewMalkin]

I'm liking these highly edited videos you've been putting out!

[@kevinhayesmedia]

I appreciate it! Talking on camera is hard so not sure how much I'll do that in the future lol

[@myc0p]

4:48 Stock Fit's 1.5-liter I-4 produces 130 hp at 6,600 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Was that with stock intake?

[@qatqrgarage]

Nice vid! Not enough people sharing their play with these cars.

[@findtherightbeat]

Thanks for sharing your setup!

[@uafbound]

Seriously good video. I appreciate the honesty.

[@ritaduffy8622]

I really like my 2019 honda fit ex great little car

[@GTS_-oq2op]

New subscribers 😊 Thanks for the videos 💪💪💪

[@amror4313]

Great cat. You are lucky men 😜!!!

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Give it a revin Kevin!

[@mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317]

hey man i’m planning on getting a fit as soon as i save up enough, which year do u recommend for fun factor or speed cuz i can’t really find any 2018 models near me

[@kevinhayesmedia]

Anything 2015+ in manual is basically the same performance wise

[@vtecbanger3180]

Cool video.

[@robertocanchola7606]

Good looking Honda Fit. How difficult was it to swap over the steering wheel controls from the OEM to the Buddy Club Steering wheel?

[@TMHTNN]

How appreciable is the difference that ktuner + intake made? I daily mine and thinking about going the ktuner route. Thanks for the summary, it was helpful.

[@kevinhayesmedia]

It's not very noticeable at all acceleration wise

[@TMHTNN]

@@kevinhayesmedia is it weird that I have a different take? I ended up getting it and it made daily driving so much better. I don't think it's placebo. I totally feel it at all rev band, but greatest 4500+.

[@martincadenas5839]

Ima spoon my gk5 my guy

[@HondaJazz808]

Do you know any websites where I can buy a x bar for the back of the gk5?

[@thenapster.project]

what spring rates/damping do you think you can suggest? I'm also setting up my gk5 for autox.

[@kevinhayesmedia]

There's no one right answer. Somewhere around 10f/12r with damper valving to match. Getting the front tires in optimal contact patch is crucial, my setup never got there before i sold the car. Good luck!

[@Mister.M67]

Love it! Thank you! Could you provide the steering wheel cover please?

[@kevinhayesmedia]

www.evasivemotorsports.com/store/product/buddy-club-racing-spec-steering-wheel-leather-honda-fit-15/

[@CM-yy9bc]

Have an S2000 as a weekend car and daily a 2016 lexus is350 f sport. Been considering selling the lexus to get a fit since gas prices are so absurd and dont seem to be coming down anytime soon. Do you think this makes a fun daily and is it tiring to commute with on the highway?

[@kevinhayesmedia]

On the stock or hfp suspension, the drive is plenty comfortable for commuting. but after 2 hours of driving it, the stock seat would feel uncomfortable to me. If you put high spring rates for racing like I did, it is not suitable for daily imo. too stiff. As far as fun, I don't know that's subjective I guess.

[@ronmendoza1274]

All you need to upgrade the suspension from the LX, EX, and EX-L to the Sport suspension is just the HFP springs?

[@kevinhayesmedia]

Lx, ex, ex-l, Sport all have the same suspension. Hfp is a dealer option on the sport models, most sports don't have hfp. I purchased and installed hfp suspension myself.

[@ronmendoza1274]

@@kevinhayesmedia I'm considering getting the HFP Suspension upgrade for my EX.

[@ronmendoza1274]

The guys on the Fit Freaks board that upgraded to the HFP Suspension say it's a great upgrade.

[@Fauxchemill]

New subscriber here

[@biscuitninja]

Where did you get your suspension? I was going to go with KW1 though.

[@kevinhayesmedia]

Redshift motorsports. Their name is changing to Standard Coilovers.