2009 Honda Fit Track Review - Superior Chassis Rigidity? 

the honda fit is a better modern mini cooper than whatever BMW is making rn its so practical yet fun to drive, and with honda simplicity+reliability to boot

I used a own an 09 fit sport and I always felt it had a lot of potential if Honda just put in the effort. It handled great; tight direct steering, and was even fun taking it through some canyons even for how slow it was haha. It’s too bad they never beefed it up with more horse power etc

The Honda Fit is a sweet lil car! Proof that you don't need high HP to have fun! A friend has one with the same sorta basic mods and it is a weapon!! Adding more power would be good but on a regular road not many cars can keep up!!

Great video. I've had a 2010 Fit Sport since new. With almost 250K I have to say it's an epic car. Mine was built in Japan and what build quality. Sure it would be nice with a few more horsepower but honestly I don't need to worry about gas prices. The Fit IMHO is the most underrated car in history. I'm kinda hoping it stays that way in case I need to get another lol.

Somebody get this guy a Fiesta ST to review! Zygrene your the man!

I miss my Honda fit! Track spec GD3 with some nice concave RPF1’s. It was such a blast to drive

car seems better than I expected, pretty good cornering speeds for a little 205 square setup. A bit more lively on the engine and you've got something much more fun than most anyone would expect

Hahaha welcome to my world man! Now you see why I love my 2005 GD1 as a trackday car. That has even less power (82 HP at the crank), less displacement, half the valves, twice the spark plugs, and is more asthmatic at high revs. All I did to it was swap in a smaller steering wheel and improve brakes and tires, and it gets respectable laptimes if you're willing to give the brakes hell by late braking. Glad you enjoyed your time on this GE8.

Great video. I love this stuff. Keep up the Honda fit content.

Sticky tires and great suspension = smiles for miles. Who cares about the anemic 1.5 when you don’t even have to lift in corners?! Great video, great car. Somebody stuffed a k20 in one and ran 24hrs at Daytona and did well. These things can take so much abuse. As a former EH2 owner, I love mine. It’s not from the golden 5th Gen era, but certainly comes close in fun driving

My first ever track day at Thunderhill East just over 20 years ago was in a 110hp 1.8L AWD Impreza, I know those underpowered feels LOL

Yes the fit is goooo!!! What a track nugget.

I have 2017 Mazda 2 6speed manual and I enjoy my track day with cusco coilovers stick tires and break pads' fun little hatchback

Love my fit, great video!!!

so fun to see that car go fast

I have a Honda fit.. I track it too and I agree it needs at least 100 more horsepower.. but it's so much fun on autocross

Fit owner here! I would never track mine but the mods I have: Spoon sports throttle body, spoon sports air cleaner, spoon sports axle back exhaust, and finally spoon sports rigid collars to add even more rigidity. It really is fun even on city driving.

Need to look up Gridlife Sundae Cup!

Finally reviewing a proper track car 😏

I love your videos bro lol

What a fun little car! love to make a sleeper.

Honda Fit! They're so fun on the track! Slow but stress free and not as scary.. FUN! Consumables are cheaper too, and if you like a lightweight car, these things are about 400 pounds lighter than an S2K!

Getting some FWD laps in before the Integra Type S hits the track, huh? How’s the fun factor by comparison to your RWD stable? I’ve toyed with the idea of getting a FWD track car, but I have no FWD experience. All my track cars have been RWD.

I got a gk5 and this thing can corner better than most cars on the road .

K24Z7 and a 2011 6-speed and you're good to go!

This is great. I just bought a GE8 to mess around with lol 😂

Best car ever

OOOOOOOOOOooooo SILVERS coilovers! 6KG front, 3KG rear! Are these custom or default spring rates ?

I had two Fits. #1 had some rust issues (I hated it) and it got killed in the rain after hydroplaning over standing water on bad tires. It had a bunch of rep parts. Fit #2 was nearly immaculate and I invested fairly heavily in chassis mods (the real stuff from Japan). A Dodge 2500 driver failed to yield at an intersection and destroyed it just after I finished it. I gave up on Fits and got a Mazda2. I prefer the driving dynamics of the Mazda, although it's not quite as fun and is even more underpowered. The interior is also very spartan...but the seats fit me much better. A K swap Fit would likely be perfection...but 34mpg with the stock 1.5 is also pretty nice.

Needs more VTEC!

I was thinking of getting one of these at one time but man its not just the low HP but the motor actually feels like something is wrong with it, it has no pep no go. This car would have been epic with a K20 even out of the Sis, 200hp would be amazing in this car. I also agree with beefier brakes and an LSD they could have had a Fit type R.

You didn’t mention the cup holders … the GE Fit is Hondas little pocket rocket. I have enjoyed tracking mine more then my e36 and s2 🙊

Love seeing slow cars driven fast!!!!

Yes sir chassis rigidity the newer the generation the stiffer the chassis, I have a 3rd Gen. FBO 135whp 😂 Poly bushings all around, rigid collars , custom valved coilovers, rear: strut bar, sway bar, cpillar, jdm rs brace, front strut bar, RCAs, camber bolts (-3.8), on 15x9.5/7.5, v730s It’s not fast unless I’m turning

Kinda crazy that an old cheap Fit has better steering that 95% of sports cars sold today. At least it seems like that based on the drive here. I guess the 86 (one of the best modern non P and Lotus car for steering) has better steering but less feel off center of the limits of grip?

With your current HVAC settings; fan 1, full heat, and feet + defrost....aren't you engaging the compressor and robbing power?

I Changed my oil, and then my air filter 😎🍹

So stoked you reviewed this! Sometimes I wonder if one of these with a few light mods could be more fun than a gr corolla or a CTR?

Someone get him a 14-15 Fiesta ST!!!

No car deserves a k-swap more than a fit

Do you use roll center ball joints?

Is It running on OEM suspension? (Shocks and springs)

That's it, I'm buying a Fit and swapping a K20 in it

I’ve owned a lot of Hondas. I can say from experience that the ge8 fit does everything better than a 2005 civic si. Some call it an ep3 I do not.

2:43 An L15B7 swap is the answer 🍻

Duude you should try Suzuki Swift sport , in any body , 31 , 32 , 33 . They are much ahead than Fit in handling and performance

hi friends where did you source the fast shifter

I wish more drivers new to track work would start in one of these rather than a 400+hp rear drive platform. Learn the basics here, then graduate to a more capable platform.

Yeah if they'd made an Si, I would've never got my Fiesta ST! Wish I had the time and money to K swap one of those! My brother has one that's great condition and very low miles!

Is this a 1.3 or 1.5?

Is it funny? Of course, but also the Fit is just a plain, basic, fun car! It's like a practical toy that's less concerned with laying down impressive times or whatever and more with just putting a smile on your face while blending in with your lifestyle. I'd love to replace my 04 Corolla with 12-13 Fit!

Awesome video ! Can u tag the person who owns the fits page ?

Bro I need a Honda fit 😂😂

Do you know that Mark Zuckerberg drives a Honda Fit?

00:04:12 type R is heat soaked, he's on a cooldown lap 🤣🤣

the new EG budget trac car, cheaper than a miata now

Fuck, I love these kinds of videos. 👌🏾

It looks like Fenton just started playing Gran Turismo and he's been given a free car to earn his "D" license before he can move on to a higher class car 🤣. I'll pass on the FWD Fit. Already got a FWD modified K24 RSX 😎

Is it chassis rigidity, or just a short wheel base?

Hope the Supra owners don’t see this lol poor guy

You say "torsion beam" like it's a bad thing which is puzzling to me.

Bet it laps and laps

Way more

Car needs to be gutted and run with a fuel cell or 1/4 tank. These tanks are under the driver seat and get really bad slosh tho.

You keep that car in its power band 4500 rpm to 6500 rpm it will scream 120 mph mine will spin the tires at 70 mph stock so wtf gives, mine is a 2008 learn to drive the 5 speed

I v tec the fit😢

Automatic thumbs down. You're 10 years late. This is common knowledge about the fit chasis.

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