Chasing a Honda Fit on The Dragon

I hit the Tail of the Dragon for the spring Touge Fest 2023. This was my first trip on the RT660's and they were very worn 660's at that. What better way to finish off a pair of Falkens than to get half a dozen runs on the Dragon and Moonshiner 28/Hell Bender. They were phenomenal but only after lowering the pressure to 28 cold.
I do want to look at different brake pads because these HP+ are very screachy, even after getting to temp.

[@ericyeh6684]

Don’t sleep on fits. They lowkey the 21st century 86s.

[@hedgeclipper418]

Just picked up a super clean low km 2008 gen 1 fit. Seems like they're going up!

[@bubferner2146]

I think the 21st century 86 is the ahh toyota 86

[@VoxYokai]

nothing in common besides weight

[@BearerOfDreams]

I'd say they're the modern equivalent to the crx​ @VoxYokai

[@LMFAO5001]

the fit is the new honda civic and the civic is the new accord. everything got bigger besides the fit

[@KevNotFit]

the dogfight sticker told me everything i had to know about that fit's performance

[@THECobrabitch]

I'm gonna get one for my Honda as well. Lol

[@GaryL3803]

Love the Fit's driver - no wheels on the yellow and didn't hang on the slow guys bumper.

[@jasondelarosa5457]

These are the turns that favor the fit slower technical, gentle sloping terrain. The fit changes directions really well. It stays flat when initiating a turn with a sensitive steering feel but, light.

[@b-rys.si.]

100% My pig of an Si's on most turns has to brake through the corners but the fit takes them like a champ. I will say though that if Im just cruising through at 30 mph I almost never need to touch the brake and its pretty satisfying

[@pressley10r]

That was me you passed in the red FD Rx7 at 11:30. I remember one run at some point that week/weekend seeing a honda fit in my rearview when we were driving a fairly spirited pace, and thinking, "wtf?" lol

[@b-rys.si.]

Lol

[@ripamoramee14]

Alternate universe where Shingo is the main character of a modern day Initial D

[@GunstockBayA90]

Laud have mercy! A 4 door CR-X. Its manners are similar 2 my 89si, a man, his memory, and his machine at harmonious balance

[@ItchyKneeSon]

This is what it was like daily driving my Honda Today in Japan.

[@JonathanAcierto]

Nice, all you need is a cheesy Eurobeat playing in the background a la Initial D.

[@SuperBullyone]

Honda FIT looks like the perfect Austin/Morris MINI

[@A4ANT]

This looks like the road where that grey FK8 went into the verge and jumped back onto the road

[@b-rys.si.]

Haha it is

[@HazyTown01]

*Fit reaches the corners:* "See ya later, long bois 😁" Real talk though, were you actually trying to keep up? I saw you said you gave him space

[@b-rys.si.]

no not really lol. I had spent a good part of that day doing several runs and there were cops everywhere and I dont run radar

[@NonEuclideanTacoCannon]

I want to bring this sort of thing to my part of the country. What is that, Tennessee? And there's a literal Touge Fest? We live right between two huge mountain ranges, with tons of hairpin-fraught passes and logging roads. *No one* local has any interest at all in driving fast. There's a respectable rock crawling scene, but that's it. There's a rally stage sometimes a couple hundred miles north, but that's pro stuff. I go hoon around on the mountain alone sometimes. It'd be awfully nice to have some company.

[@b-rys.si.]

Man that sounds like a blast. Yes, Touge fest happens twice a year at Tail of the Dragon, one in the spring, and one in the fall. There are a tong of great roads in this area if the Dragon gets too crowded.

[@muyaho420]

2:32 wait WHAT??

[@angelabov3n]

LMAO

[@zolaHOTBULL]

A gentleman right there ;)

[@9ZERO6]

Grey Poupon up in this mf.

[@Chris-df6sl]

More of this man😍

[@trackie1957]

Where was this and what was the event? It looks like an open, public road with two way traffic, but there are lots of fancy looking sports cars and motorcycles around. I was expecting to see some cars in the ditch and the trees…

[@b-rys.si.]

This is at the Tail of the Dragon which sits on Tennessee and North Carolina state lines. The event is called Tougefest where tons of drivers from all over the country come and drive the road as well as other fun roads in the area. Tougefest happens twice a year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. There is a store on the NC side called Killboy where you can hang out or buy merch and across the street, there is a motorcycle hotel, gas station and eatery. A long the Dragon itself, there are photographers on the side of the road snapping pics of everyone that drives buy no matter the direction youre traveling. There are about 4 different ppl/companies doing this so youre bound to have a photo from someone or all of them. You can buy your shots from their sites which are all time stamped throughout the day.

[@trackie1957]

@@b-rys.si. …And the highway patrol is ok with this?? I’ve done lots of driving on the track and autocross, but going even 6/10 on a narrow road with blue nd curves, ditches and trees are 2-way traffic that includes non-participants wouldn’t be my cup of tea. I’ve found that in the relatively controlled environment of a race track you can drive to your and your car’s potential because you are free of the anxiety of the possibility of hurting someone other than yourself or getting arrested. You can relax and focus on going fast. That said, it looks like a great stretch of road to enjoy. Especially if my wife isn’t in the car…

[@b-rys.si.]

@trackie1957 Are they okay with speeding or some people being reckless...no but if you're able to get a good run in and there's no law enforcement out its always a great time. I was pulled over last July but luckily all I had to do was pay the fine and it got thrown away

[@trackie1957]

What are you driving? I absolutely loved my Fit, but I never took it to a track. I’m sure it would have been a blast!

[@b-rys.si.]

I drive a 2012 Civic Si

[@trackie1957]

@@b-rys.si. Another excellent Honda. I’ve been driving Hondas since the Civic we had in the late 70’s. Just such good cars.

[@b-rys.si.]

@trackie1957 this would make my 8th owned honda/acura

[@williamboike7276]

I love my Honda Fit Sport Automatic, But would really like to try the 6-speed. I miss my three 5-speed Miatas, but ya gotta love that Honda V-Tec sound.

[@quintile9705]

They come w a 5 speed but yeah dude is they’re fucking awesome

[@dn8226]

@@quintile9705older ones are 5 but i’ve been in two 6 speeds

[@andisadler2897]

That fit is what 100bhp? It Just proves power to weight ratio is important around bends. A Vauxhall Corsa did similar around narrow alleys of Manchester against the police M5.

[@DaBinChe]

Is it just me or was that really slow?? I've only been at the dragon once rode up/down several times on my scooter and think I was going faster.

[@b-rys.si.]

Im in and around 45-55 mph, sometimes higher (got pulled for doing 73 in a 30 two years ago) but its really traffic dependent. During that event there were a ton of cops hiding in at least 3 different spots so I didnt want to push it. But, if Im being honest, I think I enjoy doing 30-35, and barely using any brake while also having a clear run

[@DaBinChe]

@@b-rys.si. I love doing no brake, only engine brake runs!

[@ShaiyanHossain]

honda fit best car perhaps

[@yeoboonmeng5300]

👍 American Touge Monster👍

[@douglaswilson3978]

Sunday drive..😮😮

[@daleolson3506]

Looks like it needs a 4 lane

[@punkbutler88]

first time here, any engine mods?

[@Sagina1999]

Getting spanked by the Fit! IDK what you were driving. I hope it was a Honda! 🤐🥴

[@prettynpetite]

Where is this located?

[@markreyes4627]

Anyone got info on the Fit

[@dailydrivenconvertibles7420]

Hey is this our waiter, Stephen? Sup brother.

[@lusciouslunk]

Is that a L series or K powered Fit?

[@b-rys.si.]

stock motor fit

[@lusciouslunk]

@@b-rys.si. L series

[@johnnys.9040]

Well well well, if it isn't red-Honda-on-Kansei's Steven

[@b-rys.si.]

Hey he's a changed man now. He's now Red-Supercharged-Honda-on-TE37's Steven

[@johnnys.9040]

@@b-rys.si. I didn't even see that yet, my mind is blown

[@jdmlsr2000]

Is it sketchy to have a lot of amateur drivers on this road that might ego wise get into a situation where they're driving above their level of skill, possibly causing hazards?

[@b-rys.si.]

All the time

[@Boatsnhoez]

he could have lost you if he wanted to ;)

[@b-rys.si.]

I tried to give him some space

[@Insight-qg1pu]

@@b-rys.si. right. 🙂.

[@williamh5912]

13 mins I'm never getting bac. Bad lines and driving slow.

[@b-rys.si.]

Bad lines??? It's a two lane road homie, there's only one line to drive 🤣

[@Savethemanuals94]

lol

[@el_bino_burrito_695]

lol what'd you expect an 80mph pass on a road thats filled with other people?

[@sharthun2009]

What? There are no "driving lines" if you are keeping between the mustard and mayo which is a must on this road. Tell me you have not driven the Tail without telling me you have never drive the Tail.

[@williamh5912]

I have never driven down that traffic filled boring road. No. @@sharthun2009