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The Fit/Jazz was designed to use 14 inch wheels as standard equipment. In Japan, all but the most basic models come with 14 inch alloys. And a tighter turning radius due to a more agressive steering(can turn the wheels another 5-10 degrees), btw. The suspension? Made for 14 inch alloys. Not that 15 inchers are much different, given the thinner profile, but 16 inchers that I've seen on a couple around town are asking for a harsh ride. The higher the profile of the tire, the softer the ride, though the less well it handles turning agressively. Putting 195/80/13s on a 4000lb car(old classic european models for the 50s and 60s) results in a soft but wobbly ride in high winds so it can be taken to extremes. The Fit, though, weighs virtually nothing in automotive terms, so it could probably get by with *12* inch tires and still be safe. 14 inchers on a car this small is already way beyond what it can utilize.
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Replying to: hungarian83 (Apr 23, 2006 9:33 am) |
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 26, 2006 4:46 pm) AT Base: Better turning radius. AT Sport: Worse turning radius. Now, the sport steering is probably "tuned" for 15" wheels, right? If I were to put 14 inch wheels on the Sport vehicle, I probably would -not- get those extra degrees, right? I mean, the wheels aren't the restrictive element, it would have to be the tuning of the steering, right? |
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The "sport" steering and suspension is unchanged for the original 14 inch setup. It is a slightly better stereo with a MP3 link, cruise control, alloys, and a body kit. That's it. Not even a stiffer swaybar, slightly better brakes, or even a change to the computer chip(s) under the hood. It's all the tires. Putting 16 inchers on makes it a tiny bit worse, as you'd expect. The Japan version has a different steering setup and turns much farther than the U.S. version. Probably, there's a limiter somewhere in the electronic steering. The sport version is only looks and does nothing at all to compensate for the bigger tires.
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 27, 2006 10:00 am) |
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 27, 2006 10:00 am) And security system/keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and fog lights (in case anyone is wondering). Also, the paddle shifters, if you get automatic. And to clarify... the stereo has an aux input and plays MP3 CDs (also, the extra tweeters and more power). |
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I found a picture of a red Mugen Honda Fit at FitFreak.net . I really like this kit but With the USA fit being slightly different than the Asia and Europe FIT & JAZZ does anyone know if those Mugen body panels will work on the US FIT?
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Replying to: milkylog (Apr 27, 2006 10:52 am) |
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 27, 2006 10:00 am)  I'll tell you what - go Auto X a 14" wheeled Fit against a 16" HFP'ed Fit and tell me which hangs through the corners better. 
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Replying to: mebman (Apr 24, 2006 8:34 pm) QualityAutoInteriors.com
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