I had quite a few questions asking if I felt the weight, or handling difference after adding the fuel cell. My car currently weighs less than my previous setup. No Roof Rack or Cargo Basket. Like this comment for Part:2. We'll go over everything I've added and removed to the car to the nearest 1/2lb.
take a look at something called "seco seals" they are soft aluminum gaskets used on the AN fittings. They stop the damage to the fittings seal surfaces. Useful for situations where you need to remove and reinstall the fittings frequently. It saves the expensive fittings from damage due to the repeated use.
I had a 2010 Honda fit sport with the automatic trans, and selling it is legitamently one of my biggest regrets in life. I miss that honda fit every time I drive my new car. I miss that honda fit any time I have to work on any other car. It was truly a near barebones driving experience made to be repaired and worked on. You just don't get that from any modern automobile.
I love my 2015 Honda Fit, but it does sound like the 2nd generation "2009-2013" was the BEST generation. The main gripe with the 3rd generation Honda Fit is the CanBus electrical system. It's not terrible, but it can be fussy to work on or modify. I plan on keeping this car running for a long time because new cars are expensive to buy and expensive to maintain. Here's to the future of the automobile industry and I wish you the best with whatever car you're driving now.
I'm glad you're ok. Adding Android Auto to the base model Honda Fit is probably my biggest request at the moment. I'd love to have the Smart Assist cruise control. That's something I didn't know I wanted until I started travelling a lot. Happy New Year & Safe Travels!
What's the capacity of your water tanks? I'm watching your cooking video now. I'm saving up for that Honda Odyssey Hybrid. I think it comes out in about 2 years. :)
"Fuel Cell foam is generally regarded as being used to prevent fuel slosh (similar to baffles). While it does serve this purpose, it's also used to stop a flame front from advancing, helping to eliminate the possibility of an explosion." RaceWorks.com
Thank you! I did not alter the suspension. I think I'm going to make a Part 2 that goes over the weight and weight distribution. My previous setup involved a Roof Rack & Cargo basket. Loaded it totalled 216lbs. My new camping & fuel setup is about 60lbs lighter and lower to the ground. I've been keeping track of every pound added and removed to the car. I do plan on adding HRV springs to the rear.
Gasoline weighs about 6.03 pounds per gallon. At 16 gallons that is 96.18 pounds. So the entire setup is easily 100 pounds full. That is one person so the weight itself should not be an issue. Putting the weight that far back is something I have no idea about how it effects the car.
Yes, but not like you think... A. I previously had a roof rack/cargo basket setup which weighed 216lbs. I removed the roof rack/cargo basket setup but also kept all of its features. Solar Panel, water Tank etc. I essentially went from 216lbs on the roof, to 140lbs (Full Gas & Water) in the back trunk area. The car now has a lower center of gravity which does make a difference. B. Like @littlebigofhope1489 said "The full tanks is roughly 100lbs full" Overall, it's not a lot of weight and I I'm not racing around corners with it. I also have my rear seats removed which weighed around 67lbs.
You are 100% correct. I also went from a heavy roof rack setup to a slightly lighter & lower center of gravity setup. With the seats removed, the water tank slightly forward and the tank up against the rear floor board, it doesn't seem to make much of a difference.
Were you able to find a Y or a T junction to put into the vent system? And did you run into any issues with the charcoal canister, typically they are only rated for so large of a fuel tank. :) Thinking of getting an aftermarket one to install next to my fuel cell.
We added a Y to the OEM charcoal canister. I didn't have any issues, but I eventually ran it into its own aftermarket canister. I'd go aftermarket. It's easier to install and your not messing up or modifying any OEM components.
The Roof Rack and cargo basket setup with all of my camping gear was 426lbs The new setup up, fully weighted is 367lbs. "Honda Fit Weigh-In Round 2" Going over every pound added and removed from the Fit. ruclips.net/video/A8UB5xyj5WI/видео.htmlsi=zuAsR1sqv_WedcwO
Lol, coming from a man who drives a HUGO! I looked at the Fuel Cells with Liners and they were close to $1000. It was also recommended to replace the liner every few years.
Total parts can range from $500 to well over a $1000 depending on what you buy. This whole setup was around $800. Approximately $400 for the pump and tank. $100 for the braided hose, $100 in fittings, $100 for the fuel gauge and $100 in misc parts and supplies. Then there's labor... I worked on this project on and off for about a month. So if I had to guess, its about a 16-20 hour job.
Lol, yeah it yeah it can be annoying. Thankfully it's not on long and not used all the time. All the reviews mentioned the noise, I thought how bad could it be? I couldn't imagine if you needed to run that constantly. You are correct. "After Filling" Even if the pump doesn't dribble, it is an open hole letting out fumes. I've learned to fuel up the Aux tank a few days prior to a camping trip and it will be fine.
Even if I don't spill, it will still stink for a bit. It's most likely due to the fumes coming out of the 4" hole while filling. I just make sure to fill up a day before the trip and it will be fine.
I had quite a few questions asking if I felt the weight, or handling difference after adding the fuel cell.
My car currently weighs less than my previous setup. No Roof Rack or Cargo Basket.
Like this comment for Part:2. We'll go over everything I've added and removed to the car to the nearest 1/2lb.
Not gonna lie the fuel cell is cool
The PVC no
Is this just for camping
Thank you.
How else will I shower and do my dishes? Lol.
It's built for all types of Adventures...
Camping, Drag Racing, Auto Cross, Offroading, Rally Races etc.
take a look at something called "seco seals" they are soft aluminum gaskets used on the AN fittings. They stop the damage to the fittings seal surfaces. Useful for situations where you need to remove and reinstall the fittings frequently. It saves the expensive fittings from damage due to the repeated use.
Thanks Jay!
I just ordered some and added them to the Winter Project List ;)
Impressive engineering; really smart to loop the fuel line in case of a rollover.
Thank You.
I watched a few videos on fuel cells and it seems to be a standard safety procedure.
I had a 2010 Honda fit sport with the automatic trans, and selling it is legitamently one of my biggest regrets in life. I miss that honda fit every time I drive my new car. I miss that honda fit any time I have to work on any other car. It was truly a near barebones driving experience made to be repaired and worked on. You just don't get that from any modern automobile.
About to sell my Honda fit 2010 for 2018 Honda fit
@@christopherdominguez845I picked up a 2018 Sport 6MT a year ago after getting t-boned in my old 2010. Love the interior and CarPlay
I love my 2015 Honda Fit, but it does sound like the 2nd generation "2009-2013" was the BEST generation.
The main gripe with the 3rd generation Honda Fit is the CanBus electrical system.
It's not terrible, but it can be fussy to work on or modify.
I plan on keeping this car running for a long time because new cars are expensive to buy and expensive to maintain.
Here's to the future of the automobile industry and I wish you the best with whatever car you're driving now.
You probably already sold it, but is it white?!...
I'm glad you're ok. Adding Android Auto to the base model Honda Fit is probably my biggest request at the moment.
I'd love to have the Smart Assist cruise control. That's something I didn't know I wanted until I started travelling a lot.
Happy New Year & Safe Travels!
Some day I shall have the masculine knowhow of how to attempt this amazing modification/upgrade. For now Ill just carry around heavy jerry cans 😂
My previous setup had a 4 gallon Rotopax in the cargo basket.
Now it has a fuel cell. We all start somewhere :)
This is fire 🔥 thanks for help
The fill up clip was from our Iowa trip :)
Dude! That is too cool! Maybe I don’t need both of my water tanks…
What's the capacity of your water tanks? I'm watching your cooking video now.
I'm saving up for that Honda Odyssey Hybrid. I think it comes out in about 2 years. :)
Whats the foam in the tank for?
"Fuel Cell foam is generally regarded as being used to prevent fuel slosh (similar to baffles). While it does serve this purpose, it's also used to stop a flame front from advancing, helping to eliminate the possibility of an explosion." RaceWorks.com
Impressive indeed, did u have to alter the suspension for the additional weight? Thanks for sharing, very inspiring!
Thank you! I did not alter the suspension. I think I'm going to make a Part 2 that goes over the weight and weight distribution. My previous setup involved a Roof Rack & Cargo basket. Loaded it totalled 216lbs. My new camping & fuel setup is about 60lbs lighter and lower to the ground. I've been keeping track of every pound added and removed to the car. I do plan on adding HRV springs to the rear.
You are genius! I am just wondering, ever thought about having CRV?
I briefly looked at a 2021 Honda pilot. I think I'm going to hold out for a Hybrid Honda Odyssey.
But you do feel the weight difference right?
Gasoline weighs about 6.03 pounds per gallon. At 16 gallons that is 96.18 pounds. So the entire setup is easily 100 pounds full. That is one person so the weight itself should not be an issue. Putting the weight that far back is something I have no idea about how it effects the car.
Yes, but not like you think...
A. I previously had a roof rack/cargo basket setup which weighed 216lbs. I removed the roof rack/cargo basket setup but also kept all of its features. Solar Panel, water Tank etc. I essentially went from 216lbs on the roof, to 140lbs (Full Gas & Water) in the back trunk area. The car now has a lower center of gravity which does make a difference.
B. Like @littlebigofhope1489 said "The full tanks is roughly 100lbs full"
Overall, it's not a lot of weight and I I'm not racing around corners with it. I also have my rear seats removed which weighed around 67lbs.
You are 100% correct.
I also went from a heavy roof rack setup to a slightly lighter & lower center of gravity setup.
With the seats removed, the water tank slightly forward and the tank up against the rear floor board, it doesn't seem to make much of a difference.
Were you able to find a Y or a T junction to put into the vent system? And did you run into any issues with the charcoal canister, typically they are only rated for so large of a fuel tank. :) Thinking of getting an aftermarket one to install next to my fuel cell.
We added a Y to the OEM charcoal canister. I didn't have any issues, but I eventually ran it into its own aftermarket canister. I'd go aftermarket. It's easier to install and your not messing up or modifying any OEM components.
Dude how many miles do you have on your fit now? And is it still on th orig clutch?? Great vid
112,500 miles and still on the original clutch.
I had a 2007 and managed to get 175k on the original clutch before the vehicle was totalled. I bet I could have passed 200k
Nice
Nice job!! Clean, cut, precise. Very impressed. How much extra weight is in the car now? Just curious 😊
The Roof Rack and cargo basket setup with all of my camping gear was 426lbs
The new setup up, fully weighted is 367lbs.
"Honda Fit Weigh-In Round 2" Going over every pound added and removed from the Fit.
ruclips.net/video/A8UB5xyj5WI/видео.htmlsi=zuAsR1sqv_WedcwO
I would of gone full Pinto and done the 20 gallon :) if your worried about impacts you can get a impact proof fuel cell with a ballistic liner
Lol, coming from a man who drives a HUGO!
I looked at the Fuel Cells with Liners and they were close to $1000.
It was also recommended to replace the liner every few years.
@@HondaFit4Adventure I said I would of gone full pinto :) unless you kept it filled all the time it would last quite a long time
How much would you charge to do this to my car?
Total parts can range from $500 to well over a $1000 depending on what you buy.
This whole setup was around $800. Approximately $400 for the pump and tank. $100 for the braided hose, $100 in fittings, $100 for the fuel gauge and $100 in misc parts and supplies.
Then there's labor... I worked on this project on and off for about a month. So if I had to guess, its about a 16-20 hour job.
that's dope. that fuel pump is annoying though. and don't you sleep right there? got to be some fumes after filling that gas cell
not if its tied into the evap system unless he spills fuel when filling
Lol, yeah it yeah it can be annoying. Thankfully it's not on long and not used all the time.
All the reviews mentioned the noise, I thought how bad could it be? I couldn't imagine if you needed to run that constantly.
You are correct. "After Filling" Even if the pump doesn't dribble, it is an open hole letting out fumes. I've learned to fuel up the Aux tank a few days prior to a camping trip and it will be fine.
Even if I don't spill, it will still stink for a bit. It's most likely due to the fumes coming out of the 4" hole while filling.
I just make sure to fill up a day before the trip and it will be fine.