Project Panda - My 2010 Taffeta White Honda Fit Sport Build

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 11:55 AM

waizzz- nice install picts.

i painted my front emblem backing red last night.

looks good. but i cant seem to get the grill to slide all the way forward to clamp onto the bumper/frame during re-install

the '12-13 bumper and grill has a different set up than the 09-11's..

SgtGoldy · 08-27-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Alright, here is the APEXi throttle controller install that I have been lagging on sharing!

Here is a photo of what you get with the kit (Control Unit, toggle switch, directions, and Throttle linkage)

The controller has 7 Setting Modes: (3 ECO Modes, 2 Boost Modes, Lo-Throttle Mode, and Hi-Throttle Mode).

I have spent significant time with the Eco modes and I now drive around with the most extreme Eco modes (for stop and go traffic) and the middle Eco modes for normal driving. Freeway merging or passing I drive around in the High-boost mode and it completely opens up the power of the car and removes any lag in throttle.

( Click to show/hide )

you shouldnt be lagging after that install...

Waiz · 08-27-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

Love your fit!

Purchased for my fiancé. Now I don't have to drive my Z when we go out!

2015 EX-L Nav

Looking good, how are you liking it so far?

The GK is a alot more refined then our GE's

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Originally Posted by kenchan

waizzz- nice install picts.

i painted my front emblem backing red last night.

looks good. but i cant seem to get the grill to slide all the way forward to clamp onto the bumper/frame during re-install

the '12-13 bumper and grill has a different set up than the 09-11's..

Nice, let me see a pic of what you did.

I had to remove my OEM grille when I upgraded to the Mugen and it was a PITA for sure.

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

you shouldnt be lagging after that install...

very clever

I actually drive more in Eco mode to save gas so I make it lag intentionally

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Nice, let me see a pic of what you did.

I had to remove my OEM grille when I upgraded to the Mugen and it was a PITA for sure.

yah, will take snaps when im fully done.... im going to re-attempt tonight.
last night i just ran out of time after fiddling with the stupid thing for like
30-40min after 10pm.

was expecting it to slide in, push back the tabs boom, done 5min..but no

Waiz · 08-27-2014, 01:04 PM

Got this in a few days ago as well, expect installed photos soon

Pioneer 6000NEX

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, will take snaps when im fully done.... im going to re-attempt tonight.
last night i just ran out of time after fiddling with the stupid thing for like
30-40min after 10pm.

was expecting it to slide in, push back the tabs boom, done 5min..but no

I hate it when the simple stuff ends up being more complicated then it needs to be.

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Got this in a few days ago as well, expect installed photos soon

Pioneer 6000NEX

I hate it when the simple stuff ends up being more complicated then it needs to be.

nice, keep us posted on the NEX. always been a fan of pioneer HU's... especially after taking a break from
kenwood an alpine to try other flavors. and im glad i did.

yah, im standing out there on my driveway with my safey glasses with LED
saying 'f- this is stupid

' at 10:30pm... lol and it's not like i didnt have
good visibility either.

Huckleberry · 08-28-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Looking good, how are you liking it so far?

The GK is a alot more refined then our GE's

I really like it. CVT is responsive and there's so much more room than anticipated.

kenchan · 08-28-2014, 12:31 PM

i figured out how to slide that grill back onto the bumper on my '12.

just pull up the bumper as you slide the grill in so that the grill does not clamp onto
the frame and just the bumper. i was expecting too much from this piece.

since it pissed me off wasting time 2 nights ago, i pulled it off again and put it back
on just for the hell of it. it took less than a minute.

kenchan · 09-03-2014, 11:49 AM

waizzz- when you did the throttle controller install on your GE, did you do a gas pedal reset after the install? if so, how do you do that?

thanks.

Waiz · 09-05-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

I really like it. CVT is responsive and there's so much more room than anticipated.

The cargo capacity of the Fit is incredible, I will never need an SUV

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

waizzz- when you did the throttle controller install on your GE, did you do a gas pedal reset after the install? if so, how do you do that?

thanks.

Yo Ken, you have to do a reset as shown in the manual on their website:

http://www.apexi-usa.com/manuals/electronics/smart.pdf

Checkout section #9 with the section titled "Initialization"

kenchan · 09-07-2014, 08:29 AM

Ahh, thanks waizzz

Waiz · 09-10-2014, 12:26 AM

After some months of internal debate I have decided to run the Mugen front and rear aero pieces for the Panda.

I was able to find a local guy selling the Mugen exhaust and will get the Mugen aero later in the year and sell my Tanabe

speedfreek · 09-10-2014, 09:36 AM

How much are you looking to get for the Tanabe if considering shipping?

Waiz · 09-10-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

How much are you looking to get for the Tanabe if considering shipping?

Hey David,

It would be cheaper just to get it from Amazon or Micro-Image brand new since I get a higher rate to ship it.

speedfreek · 09-10-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Waiz

Hey David,

It would be cheaper just to get it from Amazon or Micro-Image brand new since I get a higher rate to ship it.

Rgr. I will hopefully get this sooner or later. Right now all my extra funds are tied up for Z Nationals.

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08-27-2014, 11:55 AM	#466 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	waizzz- nice install picts. i painted my front emblem backing red last night. looks good. but i cant seem to get the grill to slide all the way forward to clamp onto the bumper/frame during re-install the '12-13 bumper and grill has a different set up than the 09-11's..

08-28-2014, 12:31 PM	#473 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i figured out how to slide that grill back onto the bumper on my '12. just pull up the bumper as you slide the grill in so that the grill does not clamp onto the frame and just the bumper. i was expecting too much from this piece. since it pissed me off wasting time 2 nights ago, i pulled it off again and put it back on just for the hell of it. it took less than a minute.

09-03-2014, 11:49 AM	#474 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	waizzz- when you did the throttle controller install on your GE, did you do a gas pedal reset after the install? if so, how do you do that? thanks.

09-07-2014, 08:29 AM	#476 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Ahh, thanks waizzz