by "Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
Published 05/17/2017 at 10:33
by "Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
Published 05/17/2017 at 10:33
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My little cousin is graduating soon and wants my Fit since he knows Ive taken care of it. He saved up 2k to buy it from me but Ill use his 2k to fix it up so it can be a good car and just give it to him.
I havent had to put any real parts in the car yet. Just battery, tires and normal maintenance. Below is my list of stuff im planning on replacing. (Got a friend who runs a parts store and ill get a deal on them all)
- Front/Rear brakes calipers, rotors, pads, shoes, drums(slight upgrade over stock stuff)
- Front control arms to mainly replace bushings and ball joints, just a few bucks more and get new arms too.
- Front Axles
- Front Tie rods inner and outer
- Springs struts all the way around(may end up getting something aftermarket if budget allows)
- Bearings all the way around
- Flush and Fill all fluids
- Clutch Kit , its a stick shift Fit.
- Plastic air dam up front (its been ziptied up for a while and i plan to fix it since its 20 bucks from rockauto)
- Valve Adjustment
- Plugs and Coil packs
- Valve cover gasket
- Wheels balanced
- Alignment
- Timing chain/belt and associated parts
- Water pump
- Thermostat
- Oil pan Gasket and Magnetic drain bolt
- Alternator
- Tires are about a year old(Goodyear Viva 3 $50 dollar a pop Wal-Mart specials)
- Fuel pump, filter, clean injectors and replace any that aren’t up to par or is recommended by the shop cleaning them.
- AC fill and make sure its leak free
- Engine and trans mounts if needed
Basically go over the entire car and repalce anything that needs it. To make sure itll last for at least another 180k like it has me for the last 180k.
All parts will be installed by my mechanic at my office. The labor will be covered by me, since my cousin paid for parts.
He isnt aware of this. He said he wanted to buy my car so he can earn what he wants. At least at 18 hes got a good head on his shoulders.
He’ll be using it for college. He’ll be attending Ohio state on a football scholarship.
Anything else I should look at while the car is tore apart? I bought it new in 07. So i know and have the entire maintenance history on it. I have had zero issues out of normal wear on the car in nearly 10 years. So i figure between whats getting replaced and the fact ive had no issue, it’ll last a while.
Thanks, trying to give my cousin a decent car to have for college. Hes always liked the car since he was a little kid.
Hes used my Infiniti/Hellcat a few times and treated it well, i know because I use that Hum thing from verizon on my work trucks and used one on my car when he takes it. He fills it up, washes and vacuums it beforr bringing it back as a thanks.
Here’s an older pic of the Fit.
Edited : updated list of parts. At this point im basically going to get a thorough ultra fine tooth comb ran through it. Whatever needs or will soon need replaced is going to be.
If my cousin is smart which so far hes proven to be, he’ll keep this car until he graduates from college and is able to afford his own car. Im going to make sure he shouldn’t need to do anything other than basic maintenance until he can get his own.
My poor mechanic is going to be busy fixing my old beater. Hell I may drive it for a week to feel it ride smooth and new again.
Edit: My uncle and aunt, his parents spilled the beans. He’s aware of what Im doing and would like to help my mechanic put the parts on to learn. He plans to use it while at college if it lasts that long. He’s learning to drive stick on the old clutch so the new one doesnt get burnt out.
Sadly the old clutch is still the factory installed unit. So its definitely due to be replaced. Well now its not a secret, so I can talk to him about it and see if theres anything he wants done while its apart. The only thing he wants is some different wheels and to lower it a hair. So the stock suspension is going back and the HFP(honda factory performance) springs will go on. He’s paying the difference over stock stuff. Although me personally after almost 10 years of owning it. I wouldnt lower it. It sits low enough with stock crap the wrong driveway angle makes the front end drag. His call though. I told him about it, but I get it. I was an 18yo kid that had a k20 swapped 01 civic. So I understand.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/17/2017 at 10:53, STARS: 6
Will you be my cousin?
"torque" (torque01)
05/17/2017 at 11:29, STARS: 0
- Plugs and Coil packs
Re: anything missed. Unless implied, might as well replace the spark plug wires while you’re giving it such a through mechanical service
And as Hammerhead joked, that’s a hell of a nice thing you’re doing for your cousin
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
05/17/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 0
That’s awesome that you’re helping your cousin out, looks like you’ve got a good list to refresh the Fit for him.
And since I’m a Michigan fan, this is obligatory (yet good natured):
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 11:50, STARS: 1
Car doesnt use plug wires, coil packs and plugs. I replaced them at 100k and plan on doing them early for him.
Hes always been a nice kid. No trouble no problems. Hes borrowed some of my previous cars, my Stang, my q70 and my hellcat. Brings them back washed, vacuumed and a full tank even if i say not to worry about it.
He was going to buy some beater off craigslist but I told him he could buy my old Fit for 2k and save the rest for later. So im taking his 2k and putting it into the car so while hes at college he has a nice mechanically sound car. Even if it has some dents and scratches.
Its his graduation present. His parents are aware of my plans and are glad he’s getting something he shouldn’t have a problem with while hes at college. So he can do his stuff and not worry about his car being broken down.
The only thing I think im going to add to the list is a fuel pump, filter, clean injectors and o2 sensors. Just depends. Between my friend that works at O’reilly and prices at Rock auto.
Car has some TYC black headlights from rock auto on it. Mainly because the Fit uses body colored head light pieces and it was 175 each for silver or 110 for black. I chose black. Has some tires I got a a year ago.
I have some Fiesta ST wheels in my garage, ill throw them in the back. So once the tires are wore out he can buy tires for them and have something better than steelies like it does now.
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 11:54, STARS: 1
Yea trying to give him a car thats got 2k ish in new parts than some 2k junker.
Plus once it’s fixed, it’ll be a good car for college. Dont have to worry about it getting dents or scratches, cuz it has a few. It’ll run and drive like new.
Back at you.. Lol
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 12:03, STARS: 1
Are you a super attractive female, and do you have any problems moving to eastern KY? Lol.
Its a better use for my old Fit than sitting around at my office being used for errands and parts pick up. Needs a good cleaning, and the parts list with some additions to the list and it should be fine for a while.
My cousin has been a good kid, never causes trouble. Hes such a good kid, i trust an 18 year old with the Red key to my hellcat. He took it to Prom, and never exceeded 70mph.
I use that Hum thing from verizon on my work trucks, and took one for my hellcat while he had it. I leave the key for him when I head out of town. So he can take it to school.
He wont do a burn out even if i tell him he can. So hes earned my trust with my car. So this is the least I could do for a kid whos been good all his life.
Plus im sure hes tired of that old Malibu he has now. It needs some work(more than what I plan to do to the Fit)
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/17/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 0
You are good people.
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0
I try to take care of family and friends.
Don’t tell him though, sometimes I tell him Im going out of town but really dont just so he can clean my car when im too busy or lazy. Its not like let it get too bad, but he does a great job.
He does a detail that some places charge 100 or more for, just for letting him drive it.
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 12:38, STARS: 1
With my cousin hopefully playing OSU football, I guess that means Im automatically an OSU fan. Even though I really dont pay too much attention to college ball.
If he ends up playing, ill go to support him and look at cheer leaders and other girls in the stands. Lol
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
05/17/2017 at 13:46, STARS: 0
What are you replacing the Fit with? :O
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 13:53, STARS: 1
I already own the Fits replacement. Its a 16 Plum Crazy Hellcat Charger. Had it a few months now. The Fit is my old car I kept around.
My cousin wanted it so Im refurbing it for him. So he can have a dependable car that he doesnt have to worry about it and focus on school and football.
"V8, RWD and pedal to the floor!" (kretara)
05/17/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 0
What a great big cousin you are!!
My step-father played for Ohio State in the 1960's. He really loved that school.
My Grand Mother (stopped driving at 89) gave her 2001 Honda CRV EX (with 45k!!!!!! on it) to my oldest daughter. I am in the process of fixing it up so my kid can take it to college in the fall.
Just dropped $1,400 on it to replace all hoses/belts/fluids/timing belt/water pump and fix leaky valve cover/oil pan. There were other little things that I can remember that were also fixed. I love that my child will keep this car in the family and that it can serve her for years to come.
"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
05/17/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 0
My cousin always liked it for some reason. So when he asked if he could buy it I said yeah but not he graduates.
Hes been good so I figure he deserves a car he can depend on and not worry about it being dinged up since its got some minor stufd wrong.
I ordered 2,154 dollars worth of parts. So heres to him