This to me is what Honda should be doing. Simple, light-weight, NA, and perfectly usable every day, yet punches above its weight on track (like the older R's).
No one is going to buy one, just look at the FiST sold good for the first few years and then barely moved anything in the latter years in the states. Sure they might have some problems but it's not even a reliability issue wise. Also lightweight FWD sports/performance cars have major problems that requires money to R&D out but by then it wouldn't be a sub 30k FWD car no more.
@@LeSwexy He means Ford Fiesta St, a car which weighs the same as the Fit but is a better performance car in every single way, without needed a $15,000 engine swap.
The Fit is the most underrated vehicle out there. I had a 2011 Fit, and the only reason I got rid of it was that I couldn't take it with when I moved last several years ago. I now have an 03 Wrangler that is my daily driver/overland build, but man do I miss that little Honda. An excellent little car!
Ichishima-san, the owner of Spoon Sports, had a segment on Hot Version explaining how well the Honda Jazz (JDM) has unique structural points that make it a worthy racecar. To modify this car at this high of a level is truly squeezing the full potential of this chassis. I can't wait to see more videos of this car, because I can already tell that this thing rips.
I have a CRZ suspension on my Fit. I transferred the sway from the Fit trailing arms to the CRZ trailing arms. It didn't come with the factory rear sway. I love the looks of 4 wheel disk and 5 lugs. Other than the rear brakes lines which you have to fab up. It just bolts on. Same for the front. If you use CRZ knuckles (which isn't required) You have to use a 2011 crosstour tie rods.
One the day fits will be few remaining due to being popularized right now and something else has to take its place as a budget fun car. Integras used to be obtainable and plentiful at 3-5,000...now they are gone. FRS/BRZ , SI's are holding they're value. The fit is one of the few cars that is depreciating nicely so more people can get into them.
Love the attention to detail and the intention to make it a true sleeper that looks and feels stock with functionality but a BEAST under the hood! I also really need to see and hear a video of it starting up plz 😩😩😩🙏🙏🙏
This is the second K swapped GE8 street car TCS has done and Seamus's attention to detail is staggering... for both street AND track cars (TCS did build Tom O'Gordon's K24 Fit as well). The biggest factor that is K swap fans often leave out in swapping these cars is retaining the CanBus system. Without it you loose comforts like AC, cruise, the immobilizer for anti-theft and so on.
Thank you! But credit for Toms k24 Fit goes to our good friend Brian Gillespie at Hasport! We built our TCS Racing K24 GE8 Fit that we used in AER though 🙂
@@benfrank1583 Fits are indeed CanBus cars. The last I checked for the electrical side of things, you'll need at minimum the Fit PCM, donor car's PCM to run the engine and either a jumper harness like what 2nrs offers or make your own. That's just rough going from rough memory... I'm sure TCS, HaSport, or 2nrs can go into more detail.
I love mine. It's easy and fun. Lightweight and rigid. Feels zippy in city. Handles curves on country roads. And you can "fit" a ton of stuff if you have hobbies or whatever. For long hauls it might not be that comfortable, but if you have a youthful spirit it would take the journey just fine. My AC has never really worked right.
Ive seen comments that you are working on more videos on the fit. Both cost and some driving/sounds. I just want to say im really looking forward to them! honestly the more of this car we can see the better, and we want the rabbit holes!
Wow. I would say that every GE8 owner is drooling over this build. I know I am. Some will be confused at why anyone would put this much effort and money into a Fit. That's ok. Fit life usually includes dreaming of a K swap. I went from a 2009 Civic Si, to a 2011 Toyota Tacoma, and then a 2012 GE8. Because life happens.
4 piston Racing ported polished head, balanced shaft racing oil.pump, naturally aspirated 300 horsepower monster. Being nautrally aspirated power is delivered at a touch of the foot, highly reactive, very good set up.
That is attention to details! Love this build even though I know nothing about the Honda Fit. Can we please get a video of it at the tracks. That would be awesome. Thanks
The audio is great, but the mic was too close to the camera. It amplified the mirror slap really badly. (Alternatively, use a camera with quieter mirror, but that shouldn't be necessary.)
This is a great Fit, the swap and mods are simple, clean and timeless. Although to challenge the statement that this is the best Fit in the world. Keeping it closer to home and using North American GE8 fits as the parameters, it either needs to go to Esteban's full Spoon K swapped Fit, Rick's full Mugen K swap Fit, or Connor's Canadian full RS Mugen Fit. If you don't know these cars it's a real shame because they are probably the best that N.A. has to offer with respect to Japan and South East Asia where the Fit's go even harder having closer access to Japanese parts. Again this is a great Fit, but there are too many fits who are going even harder who have not just some of the details dialed in, but every detail dialed in. Would love an update on how things are progressing.
Estebans car is definitely a nice car and hes a nice guy but none of those cars are complete and uncompromising. Jdm fiberglass hype parts and gutted interiors dont make something the best. As with most, you give Japan(japan inspired) far too much credit in regards to building cars (I used to as well) but aside from styling and original manufacture Japan really cant hold a candle to the US/AUS/UK/GER Motorsport builders.
@@TailoredChassisSolutions It's beyond hype parts and fiberglass and gutted interiors. The prompt is asking is this the best "type R" honda Fit, and the short answer is no, but not for the reasons of lacking rare parts it's because Honda already answered the question and other's have adopted that answer. The RS Honda fit was the closest thing any region got to a Type R, however it was largely cosmetic as Honda didn't want to invest in a performance option for their economy car. So in Type R fashion, which usually includes an alternate exterior the RS is the answer as designed by Honda, and with the addition of Mugen creating their add on parts you know know exactly what a Type R would look like. You don't have to guess. But that does leave the performance side, the engine, the suspension, the braking and the drivetrain etc. A K-swap is the obvious, while complicated answer, and that's where this Fit in the video hit the nail on the head, but it's missing the other half of the coin. As for your other statement, I agree some of the fastest and best cars in the world are from the countries you mentioned. However, there isn't a Japanese cart enthusiast alive who doesn't regard Japanese builder with the highest reverence as they are the community the rest of the import community is emulating. So it's not an issue of giving them too much credit, it's that they are the authority on JDM inspired builds they are the source material everyone is mimicking. If you want to hybridize the build into an east meets west style that's perfectly fine and even encouraged with the rapid globalization of the car scene, but referring again to the prompt you won't reach a type R status or replication without being influenced by the community and culture that created it, which is designed and refined in Japan. If the goal is to make a great and remarkable Fit, you achieved that. But if the goal is really to make a true Type R and be the best Fit in the world (on US soil), then this is still in progress, because there are others out there who have reach this point and gone further. It doesn't mean this car can't one day be the best, but it's hard to disregard the others who have sacrificed just as much to get where they are.
what I like about Honda Fit is some variant has AWD..despite of being subcompact hatchback car...who would guess that AWD feature is available in this car
I have a plan to do a swap like this for my FIT.. the OEM+ feel… where do I find a list of parts used for this car? I feel like this is what I’m looking for in my own FIT.. would be great if I can recreate this beast here in Malaysia..
How much dose a build like this cost? I already have the 2010 fit. Totally stock, took it to my local go-cart track for there time attack had a blast. So much wheel spin,lol.
Love this build!!! I have an 11’ GE8 manual right now. (White as well) how much$$ for this exact project ? Or do I email you or DM? Thank you in advance and can’t wait to hear and see how this baby runs!!
Ooh what a mad sleeper build. Fits (Jazz here) are not at all an enthusiast car here, my nephew has one and if he sees this video all his savings will be gone lol.
Honestly if Honda is starting to make Type-R Civics again, we need a Type-R Fit. It ONLY make sense, and there would definitely be a market for it. It would demolish any hot-hatch on the market FOR SURE.
Hello, I sent you guys an email a few weeks back regarding the front Strut tow design for cutting the OEM top hat and installation of the true Coilover style top hat. Is there a write up on this I can do or purchase anything. Looking to do this to my 08 GE8 Fit Rs. Thanks.
yes and no, Yes th e ep3 has more afermarket support. But the fit has tons of shared parts that are literally ust swap overs and they work. K swapping the fit gives it a light and spaceous car the power it needed.
Not yet, we got rained out of the track day that was scheduled. We, unfortunately, have to wait until Spring here on the east coast to see it fly! We have plans for that as soon as the weather breaks!
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This to me is what Honda should be doing. Simple, light-weight, NA, and perfectly usable every day, yet punches above its weight on track (like the older R's).
No one is going to buy one, just look at the FiST sold good for the first few years and then barely moved anything in the latter years in the states. Sure they might have some problems but it's not even a reliability issue wise. Also lightweight FWD sports/performance cars have major problems that requires money to R&D out but by then it wouldn't be a sub 30k FWD car no more.
RIP 91 civic hatchback Si. You will be missed.
Yes, they "should."
Will they? Nope!
Do they care about pleasing the enthusiasts more than taking the most profitable route? Nope!
@@boygonewhoopdataZZ wtf is a fist
@@LeSwexy He means Ford Fiesta St, a car which weighs the same as the Fit but is a better performance car in every single way, without needed a $15,000 engine swap.
The Fit is the most underrated vehicle out there. I had a 2011 Fit, and the only reason I got rid of it was that I couldn't take it with when I moved last several years ago. I now have an 03 Wrangler that is my daily driver/overland build, but man do I miss that little Honda. An excellent little car!
Trying to get my buddy to buy one, it's like an accord but 40% cheaper and the only trade off is it's a little uglier
I just made 3, 75 mile trips to town with my 2008 Honda Fit and it cost $23 to fill up. Are you jealous? ;p
I have a 2008 Honda fit five speed manual and I love it I want to have it totally refurbished ❤
Ichishima-san, the owner of Spoon Sports, had a segment on Hot Version explaining how well the Honda Jazz (JDM) has unique structural points that make it a worthy racecar. To modify this car at this high of a level is truly squeezing the full potential of this chassis. I can't wait to see more videos of this car, because I can already tell that this thing rips.
I’m telling you the Fit will be the next ‘it’ Honda
Lets all be honest though, its stupid Honda didn't release a fit like this.
Agreed! We took care of it for them 😜
Beautiful car 👍
Agreed check out...have 2.....got new since 06....swap turbo and turbo
Anyone notice how he tries not to use the phrase “perfect fit”. 😂
They should of had a si version of a fit with k20 from the factory
This is a dream car for me. It may not be some fancy super car but it's fun and it's practical! I would totally daily drive something like this.
Right? This thing is a perfect recipe!
I have a CRZ suspension on my Fit. I transferred the sway from the Fit trailing arms to the CRZ trailing arms. It didn't come with the factory rear sway. I love the looks of 4 wheel disk and 5 lugs. Other than the rear brakes lines which you have to fab up. It just bolts on. Same for the front. If you use CRZ knuckles (which isn't required) You have to use a 2011 crosstour tie rods.
wish I had the $$ to bring my fit to have this done. Just a kswap w functioning ac. That fit is definitely the best in the world.
One the day fits will be few remaining due to being popularized right now and something else has to take its place as a budget fun car.
Integras used to be obtainable and plentiful at 3-5,000...now they are gone. FRS/BRZ , SI's are holding they're value. The fit is one of the few cars that is depreciating nicely so more people can get into them.
This looks awesome! The more I have been watching videos about FIT, the more I want to have one.
Man, I wish there was a video build series of this beauty. This things amazing!
More stuff coming on it soon, drive stuff in the Spring.
Agree perfect fit 🤙🤙 build videos would be 🤙🤙
Wow. This guy is a perfectionist. Love it. Enjoy 😊
Love the attention to detail and the intention to make it a true sleeper that looks and feels stock with functionality but a BEAST under the hood! I also really need to see and hear a video of it starting up plz 😩😩😩🙏🙏🙏
This is the second K swapped GE8 street car TCS has done and Seamus's attention to detail is staggering... for both street AND track cars (TCS did build Tom O'Gordon's K24 Fit as well).
The biggest factor that is K swap fans often leave out in swapping these cars is retaining the CanBus system. Without it you loose comforts like AC, cruise, the immobilizer for anti-theft and so on.
Thank you! But credit for Toms k24 Fit goes to our good friend Brian Gillespie at Hasport! We built our TCS Racing K24 GE8 Fit that we used in AER though 🙂
So the Honda fit does not have a canbus system? Or do you just have to find someone who can make the systems communicate?
@@TailoredChassisSolutions I see! Mix up on my part. Still, great work has been seen from the shop! Keep it up!
@@benfrank1583 Fits are indeed CanBus cars. The last I checked for the electrical side of things, you'll need at minimum the Fit PCM, donor car's PCM to run the engine and either a jumper harness like what 2nrs offers or make your own.
That's just rough going from rough memory... I'm sure TCS, HaSport, or 2nrs can go into more detail.
That interior definitely needs a type R steering wheel. Just the red badge and red stitching would have been icing on top. This thing is beautiful.
I love mine. It's easy and fun. Lightweight and rigid. Feels zippy in city. Handles curves on country roads. And you can "fit" a ton of stuff if you have hobbies or whatever. For long hauls it might not be that comfortable, but if you have a youthful spirit it would take the journey just fine. My AC has never really worked right.
Ive seen comments that you are working on more videos on the fit. Both cost and some driving/sounds. I just want to say im really looking forward to them! honestly the more of this car we can see the better, and we want the rabbit holes!
We need a street pull!
Wow. I would say that every GE8 owner is drooling over this build. I know I am. Some will be confused at why anyone would put this much effort and money into a Fit. That's ok. Fit life usually includes dreaming of a K swap. I went from a 2009 Civic Si, to a 2011 Toyota Tacoma, and then a 2012 GE8. Because life happens.
Great. Now I want a Honda Fit.
Loving All The Details Done To This Beauty!!! Now Can You Guys Do a 2nd Best Honda Fit on a GK5 2015!!! 🤔😜
4 piston Racing ported polished head, balanced shaft racing oil.pump, naturally aspirated 300 horsepower monster. Being nautrally aspirated power is delivered at a touch of the foot, highly reactive, very good set up.
Love it! Wonder how much to have this built =)
the guy reminds me so much of Maxx Powell.. great video on the honda fit! i have a 2017 fit and love it to death..
Dang. This is one of guilty pleasure swap desires and you did it so clean as well!
WOW! I have a 2018 Fit Sport with paddles also white. Again Wow! 😎
That is attention to details! Love this build even though I know nothing about the Honda Fit. Can we please get a video of it at the tracks. That would be awesome. Thanks
This is a magnifacint build!!! I want to hear it!!!
This is awesome!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 possible future video to hear it run and drive???!!!😅
No sema builds here haha, video coming!
@@TailoredChassisSolutions thank god, cant wait to see it👊🏻
Good video and nice work on the Fit Seamus!
Damn I’d love to K-swap my 2015 Honda fit. Already have the 6-speed in it already. 😎
I will love to build my fit like that
what a masterpiece !
Red H badges and it would really look the part. This is a great looking build. Nice work.
that was a master piece, where can i get that front bumper
Check out mine...had it since 06 in the USA...swap and turbo
This is my dream car (although I prefer the Fit's stock blue), except that I live in California. Where should I move to?
That's a good looking car nice build!
That's the plan with my Honda fit but I don't have a garage to store it in and work on
This build is wonderful.
your sound when interviewing was superb what mic do you use plz?
This was recorded with the DJI Mic set, it’s a great price and truly makes things easy! I love them.
The audio is great, but the mic was too close to the camera. It amplified the mirror slap really badly. (Alternatively, use a camera with quieter mirror, but that shouldn't be necessary.)
Roughly How much did this build cost wish I could build one but I live in california ⛱️ 😢
I want to hear this thing!
omg i need to see a video of this thing ripping on the track
Amazing build! Which e brake cables and rear brake lines did you use to adapt the crz rear brakes to the fit?
This is a great Fit, the swap and mods are simple, clean and timeless. Although to challenge the statement that this is the best Fit in the world. Keeping it closer to home and using North American GE8 fits as the parameters, it either needs to go to Esteban's full Spoon K swapped Fit, Rick's full Mugen K swap Fit, or Connor's Canadian full RS Mugen Fit. If you don't know these cars it's a real shame because they are probably the best that N.A. has to offer with respect to Japan and South East Asia where the Fit's go even harder having closer access to Japanese parts.
Again this is a great Fit, but there are too many fits who are going even harder who have not just some of the details dialed in, but every detail dialed in. Would love an update on how things are progressing.
Estebans car is definitely a nice car and hes a nice guy but none of those cars are complete and uncompromising. Jdm fiberglass hype parts and gutted interiors dont make something the best. As with most, you give Japan(japan inspired) far too much credit in regards to building cars (I used to as well) but aside from styling and original manufacture Japan really cant hold a candle to the US/AUS/UK/GER Motorsport builders.
@@TailoredChassisSolutions It's beyond hype parts and fiberglass and gutted interiors. The prompt is asking is this the best "type R" honda Fit, and the short answer is no, but not for the reasons of lacking rare parts it's because Honda already answered the question and other's have adopted that answer. The RS Honda fit was the closest thing any region got to a Type R, however it was largely cosmetic as Honda didn't want to invest in a performance option for their economy car. So in Type R fashion, which usually includes an alternate exterior the RS is the answer as designed by Honda, and with the addition of Mugen creating their add on parts you know know exactly what a Type R would look like. You don't have to guess. But that does leave the performance side, the engine, the suspension, the braking and the drivetrain etc. A K-swap is the obvious, while complicated answer, and that's where this Fit in the video hit the nail on the head, but it's missing the other half of the coin.
As for your other statement, I agree some of the fastest and best cars in the world are from the countries you mentioned. However, there isn't a Japanese cart enthusiast alive who doesn't regard Japanese builder with the highest reverence as they are the community the rest of the import community is emulating. So it's not an issue of giving them too much credit, it's that they are the authority on JDM inspired builds they are the source material everyone is mimicking. If you want to hybridize the build into an east meets west style that's perfectly fine and even encouraged with the rapid globalization of the car scene, but referring again to the prompt you won't reach a type R status or replication without being influenced by the community and culture that created it, which is designed and refined in Japan. If the goal is to make a great and remarkable Fit, you achieved that. But if the goal is really to make a true Type R and be the best Fit in the world (on US soil), then this is still in progress, because there are others out there who have reach this point and gone further. It doesn't mean this car can't one day be the best, but it's hard to disregard the others who have sacrificed just as much to get where they are.
I dream to one day get my GD3 up there, to TCS and have them work over my suspension.
Do it!!! I had my Mustang aligned and they perform top-notch work!
I love fits and this thing is very cool
How did you get the UK instrument cluster? I need one for my fit 😂
It's plug and play for the 2nd gen fit
what I like about Honda Fit is some variant has AWD..despite of being subcompact hatchback car...who would guess that AWD feature is available in this car
How much did all that cost?
One day I'll k swap my Honda fit sooner than I'll expect,dream will come through, I'll just find the way
I live in MA how much would it cost swap 2006 honda accord k24A8 in a 2nd gen honda fit ?
Maybe I missed it in the video but about how much would it cost to do something like this? Build is beautiful
An unreasonably large amount.
Good video guys!
I have a plan to do a swap like this for my FIT.. the OEM+ feel… where do I find a list of parts used for this car? I feel like this is what I’m looking for in my own FIT.. would be great if I can recreate this beast here in Malaysia..
Now you and i both Know that you’re not in Malaysia!!!!
Stuck on the last wiring portion of Kswapping a 2015 Fit 6 spd with 9th gen drive train. I'll gladly pay for some help finishing the project.
I’ve got a 2012 Honda Jazz Si
What harness would I use for a swap like this?
How much dose a build like this cost? I already have the 2010 fit. Totally stock, took it to my local go-cart track for there time attack had a blast. So much wheel spin,lol.
Probably around 20-30k if you're doing it yourself
Man I’d love to get a kswap done on my 2010 fit for my son.
Love this build!!! I have an 11’ GE8 manual right now.
(White as well) how much$$ for this exact project ? Or do I email you or DM? Thank you in advance and can’t wait to hear and see how this baby runs!!
30k-40k. Not cheap
@@1siksivik worth it, basically the price of a new car these days anyway.
@@1siksivik $40k easy, and it's worth it.
Ooh what a mad sleeper build. Fits (Jazz here) are not at all an enthusiast car here, my nephew has one and if he sees this video all his savings will be gone lol.
Do you guys still have any more of those front lips??
None for sale sorry
Only thing I would change is the owner...incredible build.
I noticed a hose going from valve cover to intake manifold...
Why aren't you using a catch can instead?
Because it stinks and its sub 2% leakdown and not necessary
Honestly if Honda is starting to make Type-R Civics again, we need a Type-R Fit. It ONLY make sense, and there would definitely be a market for it. It would demolish any hot-hatch on the market FOR SURE.
We could only be so lucky!
Repping Jamaica😁 saw my country flag in background
Sweet! Can you set up a GD similar? What would be the ballpark financial investment?
10k minimum investment to get a k swap running in a GD3 chassis
Similar to this,probably 20-30k,not including labor
I’d love to know how much this entire project cost. I have a 2013 that I’d like to build up…
You dont really want to know
Is it 4 sale?????
Was the gauge cluster swap plug and play?
How much does a fit like this cost in the end for the average person without connections
Connections?
Hello, I sent you guys an email a few weeks back regarding the front Strut tow design for cutting the OEM top hat and installation of the true Coilover style top hat. Is there a write up on this I can do or purchase anything. Looking to do this to my 08 GE8 Fit Rs. Thanks.
What brand are the catalytic converters that you guys use for these motor setups?
Idk the J's Racing GD3 might be the best Fit on the planet but this thing is sick. Been following this build for awhile now.
LIKE I SAID, IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME. TOO BAD THERE'S NOT MORE OF THE FIRST AND SECOND GENERATION FITS, SLAMMED 💯💯💯💯💯💯
What a nice project!
I have a HONDA FIT 2012 and 2013. My goal is make 300hp. What do I need to make this happen. If somebody can break down all the parts.
You guys should do a video with the owner taking delivery. Also, a video with the car driving or at least reving?😢
picking up a jazz for commuting
but... Maybe it be a commuter+ ;)
Super Siiiick!!!
Rep🇯🇲 I see the flag😊I got a awd 07 fit I think I'm going to eventually k swap it👍🏾
Really curious what the total cost for this build came out to..
Probably could have just bought something like an E46 M3 or S2000. Im guessing $20,000 at least all said and done.
problably a stupid amount of money lol they made a good job of it tho.
@@ThexGreatxLTS I think more than that .
@Mind2k a stupid amount of money, you win!
what front splitter??
He answers this at 17:50.
This Fit is too sick!
I feel like you won’t answer these but why not ask?😂
K24Z3 or Z7 ecu? (I think Z7)
A/c compressor off of K24A2?
“I really respect your hustle on the Mugen lips” (tips hat using middle finger)
woulddnt a ep3 be a better choice than a fit?
yes and no, Yes th e ep3 has more afermarket support. But the fit has tons of shared parts that are literally ust swap overs and they work. K swapping the fit gives it a light and spaceous car the power it needed.
anyone know the rad setup?
Kinda, I can't recall exactly how it is setup, but I believe it's from an MK3 VW GTI.
Oouuu yes
anyone know what size his wheel and tires are?
He says at 19:07.
we needed a Type-R fit like toyota has GR yaris
So no test drive?
Not yet, we got rained out of the track day that was scheduled. We, unfortunately, have to wait until Spring here on the east coast to see it fly! We have plans for that as soon as the weather breaks!
The only thing I would add to this honda fit to make it perfect is to do weight reduction like the mugen honda civic rr advanced concept sedan .
I want my fit k swapped!
If it were just a stock k motor from an actual Civic type r completely OEM I would agree that it would be a legit type r!
I want to see this thing absolutely rip so bad
Got gas so so much room in the trunk w the back seats down!!!
Too bad the engine bay is so small. For that reason alone I would stick that K in a 4, 5, 6th gen civic hatch, lighter too.
Wish we heard it running, or better driving!
Im only getting audio
compare to a toyota vits gs how would it compare...
Hi, where did you get the Mugen front lip? I am willing to pay top dollar to buy it. Please advise.
I bought all of the remaining north american inventory, currently saving them for customer builds and my personal cars, thanks.
@@TailoredChassisSolutions Will you consider to sell the front lip? Thanks for your consideration!