Pimped out Jazz/Fit - kinda i guess

davydany · 09-06-2005, 11:19 PM

Yo guys check this out:
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1328459

achap · 09-06-2005, 11:25 PM

damn, thats sweet

**2fast4u2** · 09-06-2005, 11:33 PM

Very cool!!

02boostlessVIC · 09-07-2005, 08:44 AM

read the following

Tatsuru Ichishima: Mass production models made by car manufacturers are largely divided into two types; the first type being the multi-cylinder, high-emissions, high power value-added automobile, and the latter being the environment-friendly, low-emission, fuel-efficient compact car. Spoon believes the Fit has high potential in becoming a sports car that can contend in endurance races. What Spoon does best is take mass production compact cars and turn them into touring car racers. In this case, we were able to prepare a five-speed manual transmission, new limited slip and a suspension system in a short period of time to make this happen.

HT: What kind of performance potential does this car have?

TI: Unlimited potential! First of all, the base car comes very cheap, so it makes it relatively easy for shops, tuners and racing fans to compete and race with this car. The tires and wheels are small, so they're easy to replace cheaply. Being small and light is an advantage when racing. For example, stripping a 55-pound A/C unit from a Fit that only weighs a ton will award more positive results than just doing the same to a heavy NSX. The Fit is a fun and cheap car to tune.

HT: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the factory Fit?

TI: The Fit is very stable and extremely easy to control. This makes it simple for us to tune. The weakness would be its lack of power. But a simple engine swap could solve that problem.

HT: Will the Fit become one of Honda's best-loved cult cars like the CRX?

TI: I believe so. It won't be hard not to recognize the raw potential of the car. It will also become the ultimate poor man's racer.
Spoon prez Ichishima prepares to flog the Fit.

HT: What was the Fit's stock horsepower and what is it now after the Spoon upgrades?

TI: The stock 1500cc engine has 110 hp. We're still testing now, but we have achieved 125 hp already.

HT: How has this car performed in testing? What exceeded expectations?

TI: At Motegi circuit last weekend, our Fit ran for three hours on 40 liters of gasoline and finished with the same time as a stock NSX. It wasn't necessary to replace any parts after the race. It proved its high endurance capabilities. The secret to the success is its great mileage and modest tire wear. We're very satisfied with the results. Our next scheduled race is a seven-hour endurance race at Motegi again. We hope to win this one.

HT: What are the Fit's limitations and what can be done to improve on them?

TI: Basically, modifying the Fit and the Civic are the same. We know that smaller and lighter cars are faster. The only limitation the Fit has is power, so I would like to install a K-type 220-hp engine and see how that goes.

HT: Do you think a car like the Fit would sell in the States?

TI: I don't know if the Fit would sell in the States.

HT: Why did this car outsell the Toyota Corolla? Why was it Japan's most popular compact car last year?

TI: I'm not so sure why it was Japan's most popular compact car and frankly, Spoon is not concerned about the competition with the Corolla. Where did all those sales numbers come from anyway? (The Asahi News, actually. -DF)

siguy182 · 09-07-2005, 12:06 PM

thats hot!

DeezSi06 · 09-07-2005, 07:27 PM

yuuupp.. once again insuring me if there is a crx coming back, its going to be based on this platform for low weight...

09-06-2005, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
davydany Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Age: 20 Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Pimped out Jazz/Fit - kinda i guess Yo guys check this out: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1328459

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09-06-2005, 11:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
achap Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn, thats sweet

09-07-2005, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
02boostlessVIC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHI-Town Age: 22 Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 / 0%	read the following Tatsuru Ichishima: Mass production models made by car manufacturers are largely divided into two types; the first type being the multi-cylinder, high-emissions, high power value-added automobile, and the latter being the environment-friendly, low-emission, fuel-efficient compact car. Spoon believes the Fit has high potential in becoming a sports car that can contend in endurance races. What Spoon does best is take mass production compact cars and turn them into touring car racers. In this case, we were able to prepare a five-speed manual transmission, new limited slip and a suspension system in a short period of time to make this happen. HT: What kind of performance potential does this car have? TI: Unlimited potential! First of all, the base car comes very cheap, so it makes it relatively easy for shops, tuners and racing fans to compete and race with this car. The tires and wheels are small, so they're easy to replace cheaply. Being small and light is an advantage when racing. For example, stripping a 55-pound A/C unit from a Fit that only weighs a ton will award more positive results than just doing the same to a heavy NSX. The Fit is a fun and cheap car to tune. HT: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the factory Fit? TI: The Fit is very stable and extremely easy to control. This makes it simple for us to tune. The weakness would be its lack of power. But a simple engine swap could solve that problem. HT: Will the Fit become one of Honda's best-loved cult cars like the CRX? TI: I believe so. It won't be hard not to recognize the raw potential of the car. It will also become the ultimate poor man's racer. Spoon prez Ichishima prepares to flog the Fit. HT: What was the Fit's stock horsepower and what is it now after the Spoon upgrades? TI: The stock 1500cc engine has 110 hp. We're still testing now, but we have achieved 125 hp already. HT: How has this car performed in testing? What exceeded expectations? TI: At Motegi circuit last weekend, our Fit ran for three hours on 40 liters of gasoline and finished with the same time as a stock NSX. It wasn't necessary to replace any parts after the race. It proved its high endurance capabilities. The secret to the success is its great mileage and modest tire wear. We're very satisfied with the results. Our next scheduled race is a seven-hour endurance race at Motegi again. We hope to win this one. HT: What are the Fit's limitations and what can be done to improve on them? TI: Basically, modifying the Fit and the Civic are the same. We know that smaller and lighter cars are faster. The only limitation the Fit has is power, so I would like to install a K-type 220-hp engine and see how that goes. HT: Do you think a car like the Fit would sell in the States? TI: I don't know if the Fit would sell in the States. HT: Why did this car outsell the Toyota Corolla? Why was it Japan's most popular compact car last year? TI: I'm not so sure why it was Japan's most popular compact car and frankly, Spoon is not concerned about the competition with the Corolla. Where did all those sales numbers come from anyway? (The Asahi News, actually. -DF)

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siguy182 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bham,al Age: 25 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thats hot!

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DeezSi06 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 518 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yuuupp.. once again insuring me if there is a crx coming back, its going to be based on this platform for low weight...