Thread #2055

thinking about getting a fit or xb

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shanebOctober 20, 2006
#29159

thinking about getting a fit or xb

well i'm thinking about trading in my 2003 galant on a honda fit or xb (bb), i would love to get an ls400 or q45 but at this time i cannot afford it.
anyway just thought i would get everyones opinion on this matter.

thanks
shane
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well i'm thinking about trading in my 2003 galant on a honda fit or xb (bb), i would love to get an ls400 or q45 but at this time i cannot afford it.
anyway just thought i would get everyones opinion on this matter.

thanks 
shane
usernameOctober 20, 2006
#29170

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

stick to your gun (galant) man.
rock custom parts if you have to.
if you know anybody work with autobody, ask them to give you have in making a vipstyle kit.
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stick to your gun (galant) man.
rock custom parts if you have to.
if you know anybody work with autobody, ask them to give you have in making a vipstyle kit.
firelizardOctober 20, 2006
#29201

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

bandwagon for the lose.
I think you should stick to your Galant too.
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bandwagon for the lose.
I think you should stick to your Galant too.
shanebOctober 20, 2006
#29211

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

even though it's not a vip car platform? i mean i don't mind having to do body, ect... to the car to get it to be right, i just figured starting over with more vip car / k-car platform would be better.

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even though it's not a vip car platform? i mean i don't mind having to do body, ect... to the car to get it to be right, i just figured starting over with more vip car / k-car platform would be better.

V8_AristoOctober 20, 2006
#29214

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

If it's a choice between the 2, I would go with the fit.

Even though the aftermarket support is nowhere near the xb, but a nicely don't fit would be unique (for now ::))

Have you ever thought about getting a used vipcar?
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If it's a choice between the 2, I would go with the fit.

Even though the aftermarket support is nowhere near the xb, but a nicely don't fit would be unique (for now ::))

Have you ever thought about getting a used vipcar?
shanebOctober 21, 2006
#29262

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

yes i've actually thought about getting a used ls400 or q45, but it would have to be a 99-2000 model as i don't want a huge car payment
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yes i've actually thought about getting a used ls400 or q45, but it would have to be a 99-2000 model as i don't want a huge car payment
V8_AristoOctober 21, 2006
#29270

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

shaneb wrote:
yes i've actually thought about getting a used ls400 or q45, but it would have to be a 99-2000 model as i don't want a huge car payment


My favorite LS :smitten:
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[quote=shaneb ]
yes i've actually thought about getting a used[b] ls400 [/b] or q45, but it would have to be a 99-2000 model as i don't want a huge car payment
[/quote]

My favorite LS :smitten:
shanebOctober 21, 2006
#29271

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

i've been looking online but there is no dealer in my area that has a used q45 or ls400 (which is actually my fav too)
:tickedoff:
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i've been looking online but there is no dealer in my area that has a used q45 or ls400 (which is actually my fav too)
 :tickedoff:
V8_AristoOctober 21, 2006
#29272

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

shaneb wrote:
i've been looking online but there is no dealer in my area that has a used q45 or ls400 (which is actually my fav too)
:tickedoff:


Try carmax.com, they will deliver the car to the closest dealer near you.
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[quote=shaneb ]
i've been looking online but there is no dealer in my area that has a used q45 or ls400 (which is actually my fav too)
 :tickedoff:
[/quote]

Try carmax.com, they will deliver the car to the closest dealer near you.
One Ton VIPOctober 21, 2006
#29273

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

shaneb wrote:
even though it's not a vip car platform? i mean i don't mind having to do body, ect... to the car to get it to be right, i just figured starting over with more vip car / k-car platform would be better.




Here's a question for you: have you even sliggity slammed the existing car and/or put well-fitting wheels on it yet?
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[quote=shaneb ]
even though it's not a vip car platform? i mean i don't mind having to do body, ect... to the car to get it to be right, i just figured starting over with more vip car / k-car platform would be better.


[/quote]

Here's a question for you: have you even sliggity slammed the existing car and/or put well-fitting wheels on it yet? 
shanebOctober 21, 2006
#29275

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

yes it's slightly slammed not as low as i would like but still about 2" lower from factory as for the wheels they are nice fitting and probably not what would be considered vip as there us no dish
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yes it's slightly slammed not as low as i would like but still about 2" lower from factory as for the wheels they are nice fitting and probably not what would be considered vip as there us no dish 
uncle_elOctober 21, 2006
#29344

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

shaneb wrote:
yes it's slightly slammed not as low as i would like but still about 2" lower from factory as for the wheels they are nice fitting and probably not what would be considered vip as there us no dish


sliggity slammed and slightly slammed are two different things. i know what sliggity slammed is, not sure what slightly slammed is. in short, it's either slammed or it isn't. if you haven't pushed the limits of what people find acceptable for a galant, why would it be any different with a fit or an xb? in some ways, you need to look at the principles of what most of us here consider vip (slammed ride height, well fitting wheels regardless of dish or not) and use that as a starting point.
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[quote=shaneb ]
yes it's slightly slammed not as low as i would like but still about 2" lower from factory as for the wheels they are nice fitting and probably not what would be considered vip as there us no dish 
[/quote]

sliggity slammed and slightly slammed are two different things. i know what sliggity slammed is, not sure what slightly slammed is. in short, it's either slammed or it isn't. if you haven't pushed the limits of what people find acceptable for a galant, why would it be any different with a fit or an xb? in some ways, you need to look at the principles of what most of us here consider vip (slammed ride height, well fitting wheels regardless of dish or not) and use that as a starting point.
hahajoeyOctober 21, 2006
#29350

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

sliggity slammed to me is....

u lower it as much as possible.... then u find a way to lower it some more :2funny:
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sliggity slammed to me is....

u lower it as much as possible.... then u find a way to lower it some more :2funny:
shanebOctober 21, 2006
#29351

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

my bad i thought i read slightly slammed not sliggitly slammed.

in that case now it isn't, but as far as most people here go and i mean no offence because i am there with them that a VIPcar is more like a ls400 Q45 or a k-car such as a fit, i was just basically asking (and i don't know why i didn't say in the beggining but hey i'm a :uglystupid2: sometimes), is would it be better to keep the G or get a k-car i.e. fit or a box
as i know i can't afford the ls or q at this point
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my bad i thought i read slightly slammed not sliggitly slammed. 

in that case now it isn't, but as far as most people here go and i mean no offence because i am there with them that a VIPcar is more like a ls400 Q45 or a k-car such as a fit, i was just basically asking (and i don't know why i didn't say in the beggining but hey i'm a :uglystupid2: sometimes), is would it be better to keep the G or get a k-car i.e. fit or a box
as i know i can't afford the ls or q at this point
usernameOctober 21, 2006
#29354

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

i say get a torch and do torch some top coils off the spring.
is this ok?
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i say get a torch and do torch some top coils off the spring.
is this ok?
shanebOctober 21, 2006
#29368

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

well i had thought about it as i have tien s-tech lowering springs now, i was actualling thinking about cutting a link or two to get it to the hight i want
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well i had thought about it as i have tien s-tech lowering springs now, i was actualling thinking about cutting a link or two to get it to the hight i want
shanebOctober 22, 2006
#29451

Re: thinking about getting a fit or xb

well, now that you mention it and after looking at the post i do.  i'can't believe i forgot about that thread. your right though there is no mention of the suspension. i wonder if he is still on the site.

thank you

man i can't believe i forgot about that post  :uglystupid2:

i e-mailed him to find out the suspension he is running

thank you again :)
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well, now that you mention it and after looking at the post i do.  i'can't believe i forgot about that thread. your right though there is no mention of the suspension. i wonder if he is still on the site. 

thank you 

man i can't believe i forgot about that post  :uglystupid2:

i e-mailed him to find out the suspension he is running

thank you again :)