Project Panda - My 2010 Taffeta White Honda Fit Sport Build

kenchan

da man with the toolz.

ElVee

I'm still excited about a Fit, but I've decided to go a different route, solely conservative. Basically Corolla S auto 2-yr lease. Cheap, low depreciation, and I'll learn manual on whatever cheaper, fun car I get after the Z. (Honestly, probably a Miata-type someday.) If I felt just a smidge braver with my budget, I'd do the Fit!

Waiz

Well you can't go wrong with a Corolla as a daily.

For me personally the Fit works great since:

1) I can modify it and the aftermarket support is great

2) Since it's a hatchback, I can fold the seats down flat and it has more cargo room than some SUV'sa

If you change your mind, now that the new 2015 Fit has launched the previous year Fit's will drop in price

Waiz

Finally got my recent additions in and took some time off to install them

Starting off with the Cusco Front Strut Bar



Blue goodness



Injen Intake



Box of goodness!



Last but not least the Progress Rear Sway Bar



Cowl removed and strut bar installed



Left mount of Cusco strut



Closeup of markings



Finally everything installed



Final pic with all of my recent adds; Mugen Oil Cap, Mugen Radiator Cap, Mugen reservoir cover, Injen Intake, Cusco strut bar.

I also took the opportunity to wash the engine bay yesterday so I am very happy with the overall outcome!

Waiz

I spent some time in my friends Toyota IQ with one of these installed last week and noticed a really nice range of adaptability and throttle control for either a Eco-mode or a more aggressive throttle mode.

So I ordered one for myself and it came in today!

kenchan

huh... is that like them old vtec controllers?

Waiz

No sir this is the newest technology that plugs directly into the accelerator pedal and either removes lag from the drive-by-wire (performance mode) or will add lag (eco mode for heavy traffic)

I was able to install it in Saturday and already have seen an at least 5-6 MPG improvement in Eco and the Performance mode is markedly faster.

Will post pics soon, this is an amazing product!

kenchan

wow do they make one for the Z34? i could use something to eliminate the throttle lag.


btw, i was in japan last week. saw a lot of Fits, including the new ones. the new ones arent bad in person.
they just look like shitt in pictures.

kenchan

hell, i could use one in my '12 GE MT too!

Waiz

The box itself is universal, you just need to buy the harness for your specific car

Smart Controller - Electronics

I'm going to buy one for my Z too

I just saw a bunch of 2015's on a transporter this morning, looks like we will be seeing them on the road soon

You should!

Let me post my pics tonight and you can copy my install

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.

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.

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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.

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...

Waiz

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

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.

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.