difference in performance between basic and sport models
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMchris.com »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">unless its through some twisties. The sport would have the advantage due to the wider wheels. thats the only thing i can think of.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah but what is the actual difference in the contact patch from the 175-65-14 vs. the 195-55-15?
Yeah but what is the actual difference in the contact patch from the 175-65-14 vs. the 195-55-15?
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all the similarities are in the engine in comparison to both the sport and base model fits. the differences are in the exterior and wheels. driving on steelies and hubcabs instead of alloy wheels makes a difference in weight but also the weight of the driver should play a role. i had 4 grown *** men in the car and i definately felt the lag in power with all that mass.
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i dont think the cars have enough power to spin the tires with 175's or 195's. so, the lighter 175's would help with decreasing rotational/unsprung mass and help the car be faster.
also, i have researched it before and found that the regular is something like .1 seconds faster in the quarter.
also, i have researched it before and found that the regular is something like .1 seconds faster in the quarter.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vansprinkle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
also, i have researched it before and found that the regular is something like .1 seconds faster in the quarter. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Easily could be the driver, though.
Most likely, they're going to perform nearly idendtically. Really; 40 lbs. isn't going to make much difference at all.
also, i have researched it before and found that the regular is something like .1 seconds faster in the quarter. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Easily could be the driver, though.
Most likely, they're going to perform nearly idendtically. Really; 40 lbs. isn't going to make much difference at all.
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what are the other exterior differences between the sport and base models other than the 15in wheels?
and is it worth the $1-2K difference in price im seeing?
and is it worth the $1-2K difference in price im seeing?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IHTFP »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are the other exterior differences between the sport and base models other than the 15in wheels?
and is it worth the $1-2K difference in price im seeing?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exterior differences include the wheels and the lip kit (rear spoiler as well)
and is it worth the $1-2K difference in price im seeing?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exterior differences include the wheels and the lip kit (rear spoiler as well)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IHTFP »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are the other exterior differences between the sport and base models other than the 15in wheels?
and is it worth the $1-2K difference in price im seeing?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't think the price difference is worth it. I would rather buy my own rims, lip kit, and ipod plug in and spend less while making look a little different from all the other Fits on the road.
I am not knocking the sport at all, but there is nothing really "sporty" about it in relation to the base Fit.
and is it worth the $1-2K difference in price im seeing?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't think the price difference is worth it. I would rather buy my own rims, lip kit, and ipod plug in and spend less while making look a little different from all the other Fits on the road.
I am not knocking the sport at all, but there is nothing really "sporty" about it in relation to the base Fit.
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Re: (vansprinkle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vansprinkle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont think the cars have enough power to spin the tires with 175's or 195's. </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL, I can definitely spin the shitty LRR econo-tires on my Base Fit, not intentionally either. In the rain it gets even worse. My snow tires are more grippy on dry pavement than the stock tires
LOL, I can definitely spin the shitty LRR econo-tires on my Base Fit, not intentionally either. In the rain it gets even worse. My snow tires are more grippy on dry pavement than the stock tires
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you pay for the rims, lip kit, spoiler, better stereo system with the aux jack, and keyless entry and alarm*which was the sellin point for me.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stevenmannn »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you pay for the rims, lip kit, spoiler, better stereo system with the aux jack, and keyless entry and alarm*which was the sellin point for me. </TD></TR></TABLE>
AND Cruise Control
AND Cruise Control
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AND Cruise Control </TD></TR></TABLE>
i was just about to add..
plus, the purple is only on sports. wasn't a necessity to get it in purple, but pretty cool being "rare". heheheee.
don't forget foglights.
AND Cruise Control </TD></TR></TABLE>
i was just about to add..
plus, the purple is only on sports. wasn't a necessity to get it in purple, but pretty cool being "rare". heheheee.
don't forget foglights.
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Re: difference in performance between basic and sport models (lopi)
Stock Tires are garbage! I've autoxed mine 4 times. I have an 08 sport, it was unbearable 1 tire fire with the stock tire. I drove it again with 13x8's and Kumho V710's it handled amazing it went anywhere I wanted it to but lacked power when slowing in second for tight corners, finally I put it in Hstock with Falken Azenis I've taken 2nd to an old civic hatch twice. Another member or my autox club had previously driven a base automatic and thought the Fit was an awful car, he has since changed his opinion after being introduced to the manual....doesn't the sport have slightly stiffer springs? Anyways it's a blast to autox despite being a grocery getter.
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AND Cruise Control </TD></TR></TABLE>
i forgot the devil haha
AND Cruise Control </TD></TR></TABLE>
i forgot the devil haha
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