2009 Honda Fit... - Page 4

bizzybearfigiblue · 04-06-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

I would get a mini :)

eatRAMEN · 04-06-2008, 06:42 PM

i like the older one better but wish it had the newest one's interior

MFDOOM44 · 04-07-2008, 12:14 AM

if only it had a k20

arisenfury · 04-07-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFDOOM44

if only it had a k20

Then it'd be a boring car.

vingavina · 04-07-2008, 02:37 AM

i like the new look

mouse · 04-07-2008, 04:13 AM

I dont mind the new body style, and you think the front end looks to pushed in...... Here is my Honda Fit. Its has a little bit more to worry about than a pushed in front end.

02civicsi · 04-07-2008, 09:08 AM

Wow, what happened?

Fit with a K20 is a sick car. I'm sure everyone has seen the K24 boosted Fit pushing like 700 + HP in the mags.

gx4th · 04-07-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouse

I dont mind the new body style, and you think the front end looks to pushed in...... Here is my Honda Fit. Its has a little bit more to worry about than a pushed in front end.

That is one hot body kit on your Fit

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-07-2008, 01:38 PM

I like really both......the navi with me is a plus everyone knows I love my Navis :) but like the XA better as a design,,,,,Had one and now I will stick with my XF :)

Xtreme Thunder · 04-07-2008, 01:43 PM

I'd own one, I think they are a pretty nice and economical.

mouse · 04-07-2008, 10:33 PM

Well I already owned one (clearly). So I am onto a civic.

Logan176 · 04-08-2008, 07:55 PM

Hey, going back to the '09 Fit's paddle shifters. I read somewhere, I believe it was on the Honda site, that the driver will be able to select between 7 different gear ratios. Do you think that means we'd be able to chose a gearing that's closer to a true manual transmission that gives more torque? That would be sweet!

arisenfury · 04-08-2008, 08:08 PM

You can with the CVT transmission.

Logan176 · 04-08-2008, 08:37 PM

Please explain...

Don't all '06 AT Civics have the CVT transmission?

02civicsi · 04-08-2008, 08:44 PM

5 spd Autos w/Paddle shifters by the brochure for the '07 s

Interesting thing is how different the ratios are between the auto & manual.

Logan176 · 04-08-2008, 08:51 PM

Okay, I have been doing more reading on the CVT and I am beginning to grasp the "infinate number of gears" info. Here is a pretty good video of how the transmission works from YouTube. It's in a foreign language, but you'll get the idea:

YouTube - Jatco CVT Transmission in action

Here is some other info I came across ...

Disadvantages of the CVT
The CVT's biggest problem has been user acceptance. Because the CVT allows the engine to rev at any speed, the noises coming from under the hood sound odd to ears accustomed to conventional manual and automatic transmissions. The gradual changes in engine note sound like a sliding transmission or a slipping clutch -- signs of trouble with a conventional transmission, but perfectly normal for a CVT. Flooring an automatic car brings a lurch and a sudden burst of power, whereas CVTs provide a smooth, rapid increase to maximum power. To some drivers this makes the car feel slower, when in fact a CVT will generally out-accelerate an automatic.

Maybe this is the case, but damn I really feel like my AT LX has less torque than my MT LX! I'd love to be able to get that feeling back!

kelmar · 04-08-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisenfury

It's weird how current Fit owners and fans of the 1st gen Fits hate the new ones, and people who don't like the 1st gens prefer the new ones.

Only part true. I like the INTERIOR of the new one!

I LOVE my Fit!

Terma · 04-09-2008, 02:38 PM

I really want a Fit... I just don't wanna sell my Si.

GoHuskies · 04-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisenfury

The President of Honda Japan already stated that they have no plans to ever have a hybrid Fit. What do Minis have to do with Fits?

Well there is that global hybrid coming next year. It might make sense to take cue's from the Fit's body structure.

***"Ridge"Racer*** · 04-09-2008, 06:17 PM

and a pissed off mugen rr

04-07-2008, 01:38 PM	#69 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Caraholic...... Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 6,867 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I like really both......the navi with me is a plus everyone knows I love my Navis :) but like the XA better as a design,,,,,Had one and now I will stick with my XF :) __________________ Like the wind, I'm subject to change.

04-08-2008, 08:51 PM	#76 (permalink)
Logan176 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fishkill, NY Age: 28 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Okay, I have been doing more reading on the CVT and I am beginning to grasp the "infinate number of gears" info. Here is a pretty good video of how the transmission works from YouTube. It's in a foreign language, but you'll get the idea: YouTube - Jatco CVT Transmission in action Here is some other info I came across ... Disadvantages of the CVT The CVT's biggest problem has been user acceptance. Because the CVT allows the engine to rev at any speed, the noises coming from under the hood sound odd to ears accustomed to conventional manual and automatic transmissions. The gradual changes in engine note sound like a sliding transmission or a slipping clutch -- signs of trouble with a conventional transmission, but perfectly normal for a CVT. Flooring an automatic car brings a lurch and a sudden burst of power, whereas CVTs provide a smooth, rapid increase to maximum power. To some drivers this makes the car feel slower, when in fact a CVT will generally out-accelerate an automatic. Maybe this is the case, but damn I really feel like my AT LX has less torque than my MT LX! I'd love to be able to get that feeling back! Last edited by Logan176; 04-08-2008 at 08:59 PM.

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*"Ridge"Racer* "Its all about yur "ness" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 27 Posts: 2,681 Justin iTrader: 9 / 100%	and a pissed off mugen rr __________________ Even sexier than nycclaye's car.

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eatRAMEN Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i like the older one better but wish it had the newest one's interior

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04-07-2008, 02:37 AM	#65 (permalink)
vingavina Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 869 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i like the new look

04-07-2008, 04:13 AM	#66 (permalink)
mouse Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Port Coquitlam Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I dont mind the new body style, and you think the front end looks to pushed in...... Here is my Honda Fit. Its has a little bit more to worry about than a pushed in front end.

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02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	Wow, what happened? Fit with a K20 is a sick car. I'm sure everyone has seen the K24 boosted Fit pushing like 700 + HP in the mags.

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Xtreme Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hyde Park, New York, U.S.A. Age: 23 Posts: 16,135 Joey iTrader: 5 / 100%	I'd own one, I think they are a pretty nice and economical.

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mouse Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Port Coquitlam Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I already owned one (clearly). So I am onto a civic.

04-08-2008, 07:55 PM	#72 (permalink)
Logan176 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fishkill, NY Age: 28 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey, going back to the '09 Fit's paddle shifters. I read somewhere, I believe it was on the Honda site, that the driver will be able to select between 7 different gear ratios. Do you think that means we'd be able to chose a gearing that's closer to a true manual transmission that gives more torque? That would be sweet!

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Logan176 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fishkill, NY Age: 28 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Please explain... Don't all '06 AT Civics have the CVT transmission?

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02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,076 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	5 spd Autos w/Paddle shifters by the brochure for the '07 s Interesting thing is how different the ratios are between the auto & manual.

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Terma Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Missouri Age: 19 Posts: 95 Dave Matthews iTrader: 1 / 100%	I really want a Fit... I just don't wanna sell my Si.