Luke working on cars reminds me of me when I work on cars - lots of struggles combined with liberal amounts of cussing. Luke using his head to hold up the hood was probably the most true to life build scene I've ever seen.
I will say the Fit is the most car 75% of Americans probably actually need. Insanely economical but with SUV-levels of cargo capacity. It's a fascinating triumph of engineering and packaging.
@@jsward96 The Fit actually sold really well in its segment up until it was killed. I think Honda North America killed it because the profit margins were too small relative to the pain of importing it from Japan. Better to push customers towards the Civic.
3,582 Fits were sold in México in 2018 that number is too low comparing to the 13k hrv and almost 16k City sold, low profits considering the cost per unit. its a shame because its a great car
@@supercooldude824 e36 were very cheap for many years. I bought my M3 for $8k in 2011 and my 325i for $4k in 2015. For a while you could easily pick up a runner for $2k, but mine are really nice, so I was happy paying a little more. $5k into a fit is crazy. Maybe a DC2, eg or ek si. Never a fit.
Nice to see Luke on the channel more, good video. Interesting that they have drum brakes on the rear, here they're sold as the "jazz" and they all have discs in that generation
@@Goodman-4525 are you sure? I've seen the previous shape with rear drums, but never one of that generation 🤔 I may be wrong, just curious if it's different between markets
Watching him make content and not know exactly what he is doing and still finding real excitement in just wheels tires and suspension reminds me of why I got into the hobby especially cause we are at similar points.
Honda Fit (or Honda Jazz) in my country used to be (an still) one the most popular car among teenagers and JDM lovers. It's nice to see that you guys create a content about these car. Would be really awesome if you guys create another series doing some 'minor' upgrades on Luke's car such as headlamps and etc. Salam dari indonesia 🙏
@@CreateHarmony oh sorry to hear that, currently I'm working on my 2014 Brio by putting fullsystem exhaust, remapped ECU, stage 2 cams and ported head, making it 'not so fast' by keeping it naturally aspirated, and still saving for turbo and other misc parts by the end of this year 😁
I agree but mostly they just don't build it right. They only replace the exhaust and using fake wheels. Usually they only make alot of noise lol. But for me personally, I'd rather modify the coilovers and replacing the wheels for a better look. It may not be fast car but at least the handling will much better. Salam dari Bali🙏🏻
So excited to see this pop up on my feed today. Used to have a mildly modified FIT myself, and it was a fantastic little grocery getter. Many are confused by modifying a car like this at all. But in all sincerity the FIT is about as close as you are gonna get to 90s civic hatchback nirvana.
I own a fit before. Fun car to mod. Now i own a civic fd 1.6 Adding struct bars around fit, can let u have more stability. U will feel the sense of secure. Going for a hks full exhaust system can help boost the performance. Change of air intake also highly recommended.
As someone who’s owned a 2010 Honda FIT Sport for 12 years that now has 291k miles (driven daily) and an 03 MR2 Spyder (weekend car) and seeing both cars in 1 video makes me super happy 😃 great content Luke!
@@BitcoinTo100K that's not true, they can gain a decent bit of power N/A. My car makes 118whp (up from the stock 92whp) with a pretty simple setup. Boost options are still out there too, just not supercharger kits. Unequalfabrication is making turbo kits and other parts for these cars.
The packaging on the Fit is just hilarious. Rear suspension optimized for cargo space, the front suspension being under the wipers, and the gas tank is under the front seats!
Glad to see you back in front of the camera Luke. I worked on these fits back when I was a Honda tech and they are fun drivers on the street and spirited.
We all know this build isn't over, Luke. Every G&G build takes at least three videos! Great job, the care looks fantastic. If you're happy, we're happy!
2nd gen Fits (this one) are such good looking little cars! I love them and seriously considered buying one when my Accord got wrecked a couple years ago
Fun cars for sure, I met a few people at gridlife this year during the Taco event at Gingerman raceway. Watching then race all bunched up together was very cool and they all looked like they where having a blast! More content on this car pls .
Honda fit have a special place in my heart. I recently tuned and documented a k24 swapped 2016 Fit and it is probably the best car I have ever street driven.
MY wife have a 2009 honda jazz sport edition. People under estimated this car. One day we drove to ikea and we purchased mattress,bed frames and 2 night stand and other stuff. I told my wife it's not going to fit. She told me to just watch. She actually put everything in the car. I was shock. Keep in mind we bought a queen size. She love her jazz went see floor it on the autobahn and vtec kick in.
As a fellow fit fanatic, glad to see your enthusiasm for the best car ever made. I went from a 93 25th anniversary Trans am to a honda fit and it was the best purchase I've ever made. Reliable, efficient, fun, roomy, and yet compact. I even moved across country in a fit with 1200lbs of tools and all that I could "fit" inside! 2nd gen is my favorite generation, but I'm biased because that's my daily driver! Good content man!!
Love these types of videos with people who don't do this all the time. He made all the right choices. I'm the type of guy that will go in and change all the end-links, suspention, wheels/tires, paint/rebuild/lube calipers, and I've never messed around with steel braided brake lines. Hats off to you
The Fit is such an awesome all rounder. Can daily drive it, take it to the track, take it to go camping inside it. Can't think of any other car that's as versatile. I really need to get one lol
My first new car was a 09 fit sport bought it directly from Honda. I now daily drive a s2000 and I can still agree with you Luke, that the fit is the best car ever made, it was perfect.
2000 Mazda Miata SE, closely followed by 2002 Civic EP3 Type R from the UK but the fit works as a decent analog for something the yanks should have got.
Nice Fit! I suggest doing a Progress rsb, stainless rear brake lines, dhpa front calipers, wk motorsports shifter and an axle back exhaust. These little cars are so much fun with some simple mods.
underrated probably isn't a word i'd use for the fit. it's track potential has been seen and utilized for some time now. that being said, i sure do love seeing a new one built up.
I learned to drive with my mom's honda fit (well, jazz over here). And honestly it's just a fantastic car. She's had it for 8 years now and 120'000km, nothing out of usual maintenance work required, ans it's incredibly practical for the size.
That’s what I’ve been thinking lol. I have a 90 Miata that I’ve been wanting to preserve, so I’ve been looking for a new daily. I ended up with a Fit and fell in love with the handling, cargo space, and the high amounts of praise it’s received. You always tend to see them on the road as well. I mean for a car that seems as popular as it is though, I was kinda expecting a similar level of aftermarket support to the Miata. Turns out the Fit seems to be incredibly slept on. I’ve noticed lately there’s been a increase in videos on them lately though. I’m suspecting the same thing as you. I know I’m not the only one who owns a Miata and a Fit as well. With how much more popular the Miata has become, I think that’s probably saying something. To me the Fit feels like Honda’s answer to the Miata, but just with a lot more cargo space. I know I’m likely not the only one who thinks this as well.
Hard to beat a good honda,alot of cars are not well rounded while there are some that are hard to ignore just how great they are! Some of the most fun I've ever had was in low powered cars! Hondas have always had alot of bang per buck,and its impossible not to admire them for it! Absolutely loving your content,keep em coming G&G!
Even more underrated would be the 2nd gen insight. Sister has one and it handles like its on rails, looks cool, and gets fantastic fuel economy. Only thing that lets it down is the awful jittery cvt they came with. In japan they modified/raced a couple when they were new.
I'm a lifelong car guy that just bought a 6spd Fit today. I looked for something practical and ended up loving the driving experience. This video makes me really really excited! 🚙💨
People have to own one to understand, don't they? Just incredibly well thought out cars! Family vehicle + sports car with minimal tweaks, cheap and great gas mileage. My 2017 EX-L (comfy seats) just has a rear sway bar to bulk up the resistance on the torsion beam and upgraded tires and it is soooo much fun... even better to drive than my old WRX with Tein coilovers, because of the weight difference. The CVT shifts *fast* and gets 40+ mpg on the highway. I have happily given up straight line speed for this wonderous little go-kart for half the price.
Oh wow! I didn't realize that it's already 1M subs! I think I found this channel when it was almost 300k subs. I think Luke wasn't around yet when I found this channel. Time flies so fast. Keep it up Luke!
The fit always seemed like a better continuation of the early civics despite having a twist beam rear suspension. I’ve always wanted one but surprisingly my wife has put her foot down and said it’s an old man’s car. I’d like to pick one up as a daily or track toy in a few years once prices level out.
@@pfunkle she’s kinda numb to anything car related. I had her get in and test drive a friends 1978 Corolla fastback and she thought it was a pile of crap. Him and I love the thing
I like when Luke is on the channel. Brings some more variety to the two amazing Bens in the channel. Luke just seems like a super genuine guy and I hope we get to see more of him on the channel
I love mine. I've had seven cars in my life, and the Fit has been my favorite. It's simple, useful, and fun. It feels engineered really well for what it is. I feel like the Fit is going to become iconic like the VW Beetle did in the 60s.
Never had much of an interest in cars (nor any confidence I could drive one) until my dad surprised me with a 2011 Honda Fit. This-and smaller cars like the Fiat 500-were the only cars I could ever see myself driving. Feels like I can't "see" as much of the road in bigger/taller cars. My parents weren't comfortable with me driving a car as small as the Fiat 500, so we went with option #2 [the Fit]. This car has changed my life man, seriously. I'm obsessed with this thing, inside and out. It's fantastic. The visibility is great, and I prefer the feel of it more than driving newer cars. The lack of knobs and dials is ridiculous on newer cars, and I enjoy the slight "jerkiness" of the Fit. Not sure how to describe it, but driving the Fit feels less like gliding above the road and more like running on the road. I like that a lot. Older cars are better for your privacy too. I'll be taking my final driver's test in a couple months, and the Fit has played a large part in that happening at all. To say I'm happy with it is an understatement. Hoping to keep it & care for it as long as I can.
I have a 2010 Fit and I have absolutely no idea where to start with mods. I've been dreaming of chucking the whole thing in the bin for years now, but alas, in today's world, I've got to keep it a bit longer. This video gives me hope.
Just in case anyone is wondering. Those Falken Azenis are a awesome tire. I live in Michigan so I only have them on my car from mid April to about mid October. Next April will be the third round on the car. I think after that I will get a new set. They are sticky as glue, do pretty dang good in the rain and are fairly inexpensive.
Man Luke has a great personality and it'd be really cool to see him be more apart of the show. If he ends up being a new host even better cause then we can make fun of them for having the acronym BBL in Ben Ben and Luke. This just in Gears & Gasoline now has a BBL.
Good to see Luke back! He embraces the meme potential of the channel; while giving out good videos! And the Fit looks amazing with the wheels and the lowered height.
I'm from Brazil, I have a GD3 1.5 vtec I mounted it in the KANJO way with 16' rays kit spoiler etc. I loved the car like this, I took it apart and left it original but I don't sell it, it's my day to day car, simply amazing car in everything!
I like this guy! Luke definitely looks to be really young so it gives me hope and confidence that there’s other young people out there trying and failing at new things. I’d love to see more of him in the videos. He seems like a very genuine addition to the channel
Have a 2007 fit. Replaced plugs, couple coils, set valves... amazing nimble.reliabilty!! Tons.of cargo space. Like a.little zippy van with rear seats down. Can haul huge amounta of cargo in rear hatch. Love mine!!
Thats awesome my guy. I used to own one of this Fits and love it. Had to sell it back in 2014. Miss it everyday, 2 Civic Si’s later I still one a Fit. They dont have a ton of power but with simple mods like this, they can be plenty of fun. Maybe I’ll find one soon.
Wow, great informative video, I could tell you had fun doing these mods! After I wash my 2009 second gen Fit I stand back and admire the style and beauty of it. And like I said before, it's a blast to drive.
I absolutely LOVE my Honda Fit. Mine is on Bilstein coilovers. Shifter feel is fantastic and is a blast to toss around. Please make more progress and content on this car. I would love to see it!
I own a GE8 and I absolutely love it. I’m slowly working it up to where I want it. The corners on it are Amazing. This video makes me proud of my lil fit.😊
I had an 09 fit sport. Loved it. Bought it new and sold it for almost the same 3 years later. It is a truly amazing car. I drive GTI now which also love dearly as it is a little bit more exciting but trade offs.
As a truck driver I can confirm that that part of 501 is very curvy. I won't say exactly where you are but as a fellow Virginian I know you'll be happy with the new suspension and wheel mods.
It's an amazing car with lot of potential! I use the same since a decade now, and it's called as Honda Jazz here in India! As of now, it's running on sets of 17" Wheels and Bisteins for Handling!
I love my Fit as a daily too! This would make it sooo tempting just to up the performances a tad. Very cool to see your hitch bike rack on your drive too!
I literally JUST bought a 2012 Honda Fit last week! Already have some LED lights and Bilstein coilovers on order! Just got done watching. You guys gotta refurbish those headlights and add an Intake + Catback! Take it to the track and film a few fun-runs. Maybe a set of seats too? Gingium did something along those lines to a GD fit in a 4-video series. It was awesome!
I can confirm, people are sleeping on this car. It drives amazing, very sporty, even with the automatic transmission. The paddle shifters in sport mode are great too. It never upshifts for you, and it can bounce off rev limiter all day. Definitely a hoon-able daily & winter car. Easy to park, cheap gas, very reliable, even past 130k, but also a decent sound system and tons of room inside, even more room than a modern day small "suv" These are pretty rare, and I project values for clean ones will go up. Again, EXCELLENT first car for an enthusiast, or a daily/winter car. Winter tires keep this car a tossable beast, lol.
As someone who owns a Fit and drives one.. Mod it with Spoon concept.. I'm happy that Luke is happy with the Fit... Time for some power mods.. Exhaust and intake is fine.. Some bars will help with handling.. And don't forget rigid collar... Rear disc brakes improves the braking tremendously..
My gd3 was rear ended this past august. I genuinely cried; I really believe it’s the best car honda made in the past 20 years. Been looking for a good ge8 since
Luke working on cars reminds me of me when I work on cars - lots of struggles combined with liberal amounts of cussing. Luke using his head to hold up the hood was probably the most true to life build scene I've ever seen.
i can also relate, lets do a 40 minute install in 4 hours haha
lost me at liberal
@@lilporshe ?
@@DANI3L7292 same lol
@@madddvillain its a joke lol
I will say the Fit is the most car 75% of Americans probably actually need. Insanely economical but with SUV-levels of cargo capacity. It's a fascinating triumph of engineering and packaging.
The funny part is that they sell hybrid fits with 4wd too. And still more space than most of the subcompact/compacy NPC crossovers out there
Sad that the Fit has succumbed to Americas lust for unecessarily large vehicles.
@@jsward96 The Fit actually sold really well in its segment up until it was killed. I think Honda North America killed it because the profit margins were too small relative to the pain of importing it from Japan. Better to push customers towards the Civic.
3,582 Fits were sold in México in 2018 that number is too low comparing to the 13k hrv and almost 16k City sold, low profits considering the cost per unit. its a shame because its a great car
As someone with about $5k worth of mods on his FIT, this makes me happy.
Same here but not quite $5k yet
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
As someone who has paid less for entire e36 chassis, lol.
@@weedshoes5089 how ? That’s craxy
@@supercooldude824 e36 were very cheap for many years. I bought my M3 for $8k in 2011 and my 325i for $4k in 2015. For a while you could easily pick up a runner for $2k, but mine are really nice, so I was happy paying a little more.
$5k into a fit is crazy. Maybe a DC2, eg or ek si. Never a fit.
Luke’s vibes are immaculate. Really a wonderful member of the team.
Yes! We want more content on this car pls. Any more upgrades?? And pls what are the downsides of a Fit
@@mamouddaudasawaneh3069 Dude didnt you watch the video? There are none.
I know this guy personally, he is Lactose Intolerant and is one of the worst human beings I have ever met. Can't believe the fake news Media!!!
Nice to see Luke on the channel more, good video.
Interesting that they have drum brakes on the rear, here they're sold as the "jazz" and they all have discs in that generation
That just told you US market doesn't care for small cars. In the typical US car buyers' minds, small is mutually exclusive with being good/great.
Actually if you buy the base S model you would get drums in the back
@@Goodman-4525 are you sure? I've seen the previous shape with rear drums, but never one of that generation 🤔
I may be wrong, just curious if it's different between markets
@@Love2Cruise true, there's often a "bigger is better" mentality over there with cars
I have a 2018 chevy sonic Rs. 2017 was the last year the Rs got disk brakes. Holding to my tradition of never having rear disks 🤷♂️
Watching him make content and not know exactly what he is doing and still finding real excitement in just wheels tires and suspension reminds me of why I got into the hobby especially cause we are at similar points.
I had one back in Brazil. I had a fit 2008, solded and bought a Nissan...I didn't like and sold again and bought a 2009. The best car I ever own!!
Honda Fit (or Honda Jazz) in my country used to be (an still) one the most popular car among teenagers and JDM lovers. It's nice to see that you guys create a content about these car. Would be really awesome if you guys create another series doing some 'minor' upgrades on Luke's car such as headlamps and etc. Salam dari indonesia 🙏
same here in India but only after city
Keep in mind that Fit/Jazz's lil brother, Brio, also the second most popular cars among teenage in Indonesia 😁
@@muhammadyusufaliffarras4813 i still have a 2013 model 😀
@@CreateHarmony oh sorry to hear that, currently I'm working on my 2014 Brio by putting fullsystem exhaust, remapped ECU, stage 2 cams and ported head, making it 'not so fast' by keeping it naturally aspirated, and still saving for turbo and other misc parts by the end of this year 😁
I agree but mostly they just don't build it right. They only replace the exhaust and using fake wheels. Usually they only make alot of noise lol. But for me personally, I'd rather modify the coilovers and replacing the wheels for a better look. It may not be fast car but at least the handling will much better. Salam dari Bali🙏🏻
Love this guy! He's genuine and hilarious
So excited to see this pop up on my feed today. Used to have a mildly modified FIT myself, and it was a fantastic little grocery getter. Many are confused by modifying a car like this at all. But in all sincerity the FIT is about as close as you are gonna get to 90s civic hatchback nirvana.
True, fit has that throwback vibe to it, albeit slightly higher driving position but it even has similar torque steer too with old civic hatchbacks..
My ex wife had the 1st gen sport edition and it would rip in canyons. No hp but it could huck into turns really well.
its a cursed EP3 Civic. Kinda like the COD4 remakes.
I own a fit before. Fun car to mod. Now i own a civic fd 1.6
Adding struct bars around fit, can let u have more stability. U will feel the sense of secure.
Going for a hks full exhaust system can help boost the performance. Change of air intake also highly recommended.
Do you still have some mods available for the fit
As someone who’s owned a 2010 Honda FIT Sport for 12 years that now has 291k miles (driven daily) and an 03 MR2 Spyder (weekend car) and seeing both cars in 1 video makes me super happy 😃 great content Luke!
291k miles with original engine?
@@abiirmungly2581 yup!
as a fellow Fit driver and enjoyer i would love to see more of you and your car, perhaps some horsepower related stuff, who knows.
The Sundea Cup series has a power to weight limitation, so most second generation Fit owners don't do much in terms of power mods
They don't make power n/a, the boost options have dried up, so just K swap is left if you want decent power
@@BitcoinTo100K that's not true, they can gain a decent bit of power N/A. My car makes 118whp (up from the stock 92whp) with a pretty simple setup. Boost options are still out there too, just not supercharger kits. Unequalfabrication is making turbo kits and other parts for these cars.
@@Sebs.garage_What have you done to your L15 to get those gains?
@@adriaanduminy2910 probably new higher cc sprayers, full exhaust, and a remap
The packaging on the Fit is just hilarious. Rear suspension optimized for cargo space, the front suspension being under the wipers, and the gas tank is under the front seats!
Glad to see you back in front of the camera Luke. I worked on these fits back when I was a Honda tech and they are fun drivers on the street and spirited.
Luke's the car buddy we all wish we had. Super-chill, ready to laugh, hard working, and takes a flying part to the face like a champ! 🏆
As I was reading this I told myself I bet it’s ab to happen and it did have me a good chuckle
It’s great seeing Luke work on cars again! I’m starting to have a greater appreciation for Fits now haha
We all know this build isn't over, Luke. Every G&G build takes at least three videos!
Great job, the care looks fantastic. If you're happy, we're happy!
Love seeing Luke too. He’s great a great personality.
That car really FITs you…
The Fit is genuinely a fantastic car. It’s nice seeing it get the recognition it deserves
2nd gen Fits (this one) are such good looking little cars! I love them and seriously considered buying one when my Accord got wrecked a couple years ago
Fun cars for sure, I met a few people at gridlife this year during the Taco event at Gingerman raceway. Watching then race all bunched up together was very cool and they all looked like they where having a blast! More content on this car pls .
Awesome video Luke! Used to own a 2009 Fit Sport- they are indeed underrated. Great to see a Fit getting some action😂
I owned a brand new white GE8 like this for years and getting to see you do the mods I always wanted to was therapeutic. Loved this vid!
Honda fit have a special place in my heart. I recently tuned and documented a k24 swapped 2016 Fit and it is probably the best car I have ever street driven.
does the A/C system still fit?
@@DreamDestinations123 it should but we don't have it installed currently
MY wife have a 2009 honda jazz sport edition. People under estimated this car. One day we drove to ikea and we purchased mattress,bed frames and 2 night stand and other stuff. I told my wife it's not going to fit. She told me to just watch.
She actually put everything in the car. I was shock. Keep in mind we bought a queen size.
She love her jazz went see floor it on the autobahn and vtec kick in.
YEESSS! Been waiting for some Fit content! We also need more of Luke on this channel.
As a fellow fit fanatic, glad to see your enthusiasm for the best car ever made. I went from a 93 25th anniversary Trans am to a honda fit and it was the best purchase I've ever made. Reliable, efficient, fun, roomy, and yet compact. I even moved across country in a fit with 1200lbs of tools and all that I could "fit" inside! 2nd gen is my favorite generation, but I'm biased because that's my daily driver! Good content man!!
THE FIT JAZZ VIDEO IS FINALLY OUT UP THE EGG CAR
Love these types of videos with people who don't do this all the time. He made all the right choices.
I'm the type of guy that will go in and change all the end-links, suspention, wheels/tires, paint/rebuild/lube calipers, and I've never messed around with steel braided brake lines. Hats off to you
The Fit is such an awesome all rounder. Can daily drive it, take it to the track, take it to go camping inside it. Can't think of any other car that's as versatile. I really need to get one lol
My first new car was a 09 fit sport bought it directly from Honda.
I now daily drive a s2000 and I can still agree with you Luke, that the fit is the best car ever made, it was perfect.
Similar story but mine was 08 VBP sport paid like 15.5k lol
2000 Mazda Miata SE, closely followed by 2002 Civic EP3 Type R from the UK but the fit works as a decent analog for something the yanks should have got.
Glad to see Luke back on camera! Hope to see more like this!
so happy to see another luke video. the ‘algorithm’ is right.
A wholesome, simple, appreciated build for a dedicated team member. Love it!
Had an 09 for 8 years and 185k miles until an accident took it outm One of the best car I've owed .
Nice Fit! I suggest doing a Progress rsb, stainless rear brake lines, dhpa front calipers, wk motorsports shifter and an axle back exhaust. These little cars are so much fun with some simple mods.
underrated probably isn't a word i'd use for the fit. it's track potential has been seen and utilized for some time now. that being said, i sure do love seeing a new one built up.
I learned to drive with my mom's honda fit (well, jazz over here). And honestly it's just a fantastic car. She's had it for 8 years now and 120'000km, nothing out of usual maintenance work required, ans it's incredibly practical for the size.
Very refreshing to see a more modest build! Now let’s see a build off between the FIT and that orange spice Fiesta st on the lift 😈
My first car was an 09 fit sport, still have it as my stuff hauler/roadtrip car. Literally one of the greatest cars of all time.
Nice car dude, good to see some more budget friendly builds that make sense.
I’ve been telling people these things are slept on for years now. These are gonna become a tuner obsession soon. Mark my words.
That’s what I’ve been thinking lol. I have a 90 Miata that I’ve been wanting to preserve, so I’ve been looking for a new daily. I ended up with a Fit and fell in love with the handling, cargo space, and the high amounts of praise it’s received. You always tend to see them on the road as well.
I mean for a car that seems as popular as it is though, I was kinda expecting a similar level of aftermarket support to the Miata. Turns out the Fit seems to be incredibly slept on. I’ve noticed lately there’s been a increase in videos on them lately though. I’m suspecting the same thing as you.
I know I’m not the only one who owns a Miata and a Fit as well. With how much more popular the Miata has become, I think that’s probably saying something. To me the Fit feels like Honda’s answer to the Miata, but just with a lot more cargo space. I know I’m likely not the only one who thinks this as well.
Genuinely excited to see tons of mods for this car
I love that spirit of practicality and simplicity
Hard to beat a good honda,alot of cars are not well rounded while there are some that are hard to ignore just how great they are! Some of the most fun I've ever had was in low powered cars! Hondas have always had alot of bang per buck,and its impossible not to admire them for it! Absolutely loving your content,keep em coming G&G!
your mods look great, the honda fit ( called Jazz where i live) is such an underrated car, i think its the best supermini ever.
Builds that anyone can do at their home, love the content!
Luke! 🎉 congratulations
Im happy to see this little beast on the channel and hopefully we can run together on VIR sometime soon!!
Even more underrated would be the 2nd gen insight. Sister has one and it handles like its on rails, looks cool, and gets fantastic fuel economy. Only thing that lets it down is the awful jittery cvt they came with. In japan they modified/raced a couple when they were new.
Its funny cuz it shares a platform with the fit
@@ShaiyanHossain pretty sure it’s based more on the civic than the fit, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a mix of both with a bit of crz as well
I'm a lifelong car guy that just bought a 6spd Fit today. I looked for something practical and ended up loving the driving experience. This video makes me really really excited! 🚙💨
it's called honda jazz in my country
Same here
People have to own one to understand, don't they? Just incredibly well thought out cars! Family vehicle + sports car with minimal tweaks, cheap and great gas mileage. My 2017 EX-L (comfy seats) just has a rear sway bar to bulk up the resistance on the torsion beam and upgraded tires and it is soooo much fun... even better to drive than my old WRX with Tein coilovers, because of the weight difference. The CVT shifts *fast* and gets 40+ mpg on the highway. I have happily given up straight line speed for this wonderous little go-kart for half the price.
is it me or does he look like marty mcflys dad
Oh wow! I didn't realize that it's already 1M subs! I think I found this channel when it was almost 300k subs. I think Luke wasn't around yet when I found this channel. Time flies so fast. Keep it up Luke!
The fit always seemed like a better continuation of the early civics despite having a twist beam rear suspension. I’ve always wanted one but surprisingly my wife has put her foot down and said it’s an old man’s car. I’d like to pick one up as a daily or track toy in a few years once prices level out.
Have her test drive it. She'll change her tune
@@pfunkle she’s kinda numb to anything car related. I had her get in and test drive a friends 1978 Corolla fastback and she thought it was a pile of crap. Him and I love the thing
@@MrMcTavishOBS time to "begrudgingly" settle for a GR86 😉
I like when Luke is on the channel. Brings some more variety to the two amazing Bens in the channel. Luke just seems like a super genuine guy and I hope we get to see more of him on the channel
*sigh... *opens facebook marketplace
More coverage on this car please! Let’s see his first track day!!
Now just gotta polish up those headlights and you're good to go 😂✌
G&G should sponsor luke with a pair of updated headlights with projector lamps!
I love mine. I've had seven cars in my life, and the Fit has been my favorite. It's simple, useful, and fun. It feels engineered really well for what it is. I feel like the Fit is going to become iconic like the VW Beetle did in the 60s.
Sooooo… K swap?
Wtf is up with the background music
It’s Chinese bro. Respect
Never had much of an interest in cars (nor any confidence I could drive one) until my dad surprised me with a 2011 Honda Fit. This-and smaller cars like the Fiat 500-were the only cars I could ever see myself driving. Feels like I can't "see" as much of the road in bigger/taller cars.
My parents weren't comfortable with me driving a car as small as the Fiat 500, so we went with option #2 [the Fit]. This car has changed my life man, seriously. I'm obsessed with this thing, inside and out.
It's fantastic. The visibility is great, and I prefer the feel of it more than driving newer cars. The lack of knobs and dials is ridiculous on newer cars, and I enjoy the slight "jerkiness" of the Fit. Not sure how to describe it, but driving the Fit feels less like gliding above the road and more like running on the road. I like that a lot. Older cars are better for your privacy too.
I'll be taking my final driver's test in a couple months, and the Fit has played a large part in that happening at all. To say I'm happy with it is an understatement. Hoping to keep it & care for it as long as I can.
I have a 2010 Fit and I have absolutely no idea where to start with mods. I've been dreaming of chucking the whole thing in the bin for years now, but alas, in today's world, I've got to keep it a bit longer. This video gives me hope.
coilovers. it changes everything 😭
Just in case anyone is wondering. Those Falken Azenis are a awesome tire. I live in Michigan so I only have them on my car from mid April to about mid October. Next April will be the third round on the car. I think after that I will get a new set. They are sticky as glue, do pretty dang good in the rain and are fairly inexpensive.
How much did you pay for your set and tire/wheel specs?
Man Luke has a great personality and it'd be really cool to see him be more apart of the show. If he ends up being a new host even better cause then we can make fun of them for having the acronym BBL in Ben Ben and Luke. This just in Gears & Gasoline now has a BBL.
Bite-sized yet practical and spacious inside. Love the Fit
I'll forever miss my old Fit... Thank you for making this video and having so much fun with it ✌
Good to see Luke back! He embraces the meme potential of the channel; while giving out good videos! And the Fit looks amazing with the wheels and the lowered height.
We definitely need more luke content..he’s such a natural fit on video for the gears n gasoline style of filming
2016 Honda fit GK5 owner here! I have mine kitted to actually camp out of / sleep in - awesome video I absolutely loved it
I'm from Brazil, I have a GD3 1.5 vtec I mounted it in the KANJO way with 16' rays kit spoiler etc. I loved the car like this, I took it apart and left it original but I don't sell it, it's my day to day car, simply amazing car in everything!
The Fit is a great car. Simple, spacious interior, quite a bit of aftermarket support, great manual transmission.
Your channel seriously just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up
This is probably one of the best Fit videos I’ve watched yet. Not an owner myself, but thinking about an ‘07 auto for a daily.
I like this guy! Luke definitely looks to be really young so it gives me hope and confidence that there’s other young people out there trying and failing at new things. I’d love to see more of him in the videos. He seems like a very genuine addition to the channel
i love my GE8. 200,000 miles of agressive street driving, commuting, back roads, and the ocassional track day and it's never let me down
Have a 2007 fit. Replaced plugs, couple coils, set valves... amazing nimble.reliabilty!! Tons.of cargo space. Like a.little zippy van with rear seats down. Can haul huge amounta of cargo in rear hatch. Love mine!!
You and Danny Dunkin’ need to do a collaborative video on the Honda Fit he also has a love for the fit and says it’s the best car ever made
Thats awesome my guy. I used to own one of this Fits and love it. Had to sell it back in 2014. Miss it everyday, 2 Civic Si’s later I still one a Fit. They dont have a ton of power but with simple mods like this, they can be plenty of fun. Maybe I’ll find one soon.
Love seeing Luke get out from behind the camera again, your extended team are all great, glad they're getting showcased more!
Wow, great informative video, I could tell you had fun doing these mods! After I wash my 2009 second gen Fit I stand back and admire the style and beauty of it. And like I said before, it's a blast to drive.
I absolutely LOVE my Honda Fit. Mine is on Bilstein coilovers. Shifter feel is fantastic and is a blast to toss around.
Please make more progress and content on this car. I would love to see it!
I own a GE8 and I absolutely love it. I’m slowly working it up to where I want it. The corners on it are Amazing. This video makes me proud of my lil fit.😊
I had an 09 fit sport. Loved it. Bought it new and sold it for almost the same 3 years later. It is a truly amazing car. I drive GTI now which also love dearly as it is a little bit more exciting but trade offs.
Why is this guy so calm ? I felt his Zen in this video and I don't even know what Zen is .
I love content from The Bens, but it's always fun to see Luke being Luke, too.
As a truck driver I can confirm that that part of 501 is very curvy. I won't say exactly where you are but as a fellow Virginian I know you'll be happy with the new suspension and wheel mods.
It's an amazing car with lot of potential! I use the same since a decade now, and it's called as Honda Jazz here in India! As of now, it's running on sets of 17" Wheels and Bisteins for Handling!
Used to own a GE8 and was my daily for 3 years. Never skipped a beat and is still my favorite daily driver. Maybe I’ll get another one day…
I love luke so much
Luke content is always S-tier
I love my Fit as a daily too! This would make it sooo tempting just to up the performances a tad. Very cool to see your hitch bike rack on your drive too!
So happy people start recognizing honda fit capabilities
0:38 I was like "He's out of line, but he's right."
I literally JUST bought a 2012 Honda Fit last week! Already have some LED lights and Bilstein coilovers on order!
Just got done watching. You guys gotta refurbish those headlights and add an Intake + Catback! Take it to the track and film a few fun-runs. Maybe a set of seats too?
Gingium did something along those lines to a GD fit in a 4-video series. It was awesome!
I can confirm, people are sleeping on this car.
It drives amazing, very sporty, even with the automatic transmission. The paddle shifters in sport mode are great too. It never upshifts for you, and it can bounce off rev limiter all day. Definitely a hoon-able daily & winter car. Easy to park, cheap gas, very reliable, even past 130k, but also a decent sound system and tons of room inside, even more room than a modern day small "suv"
These are pretty rare, and I project values for clean ones will go up. Again, EXCELLENT first car for an enthusiast, or a daily/winter car. Winter tires keep this car a tossable beast, lol.
My dad had a base model 5spd fit and occasionally he would let me drive it. Even tho it was slow it always brought a smile to my face.
As someone who owns a Fit and drives one.. Mod it with Spoon concept.. I'm happy that Luke is happy with the Fit... Time for some power mods.. Exhaust and intake is fine.. Some bars will help with handling.. And don't forget rigid collar... Rear disc brakes improves the braking tremendously..
Spoon stuff for fit is still really expensive stateside. A full spoon exhaust is $1200 for USDM GE8
@@ShaiyanHossain took me years to slowly compile money for Spoon parts.. 😂
My gd3 was rear ended this past august. I genuinely cried; I really believe it’s the best car honda made in the past 20 years. Been looking for a good ge8 since