While the Honda Fit/Jazz doesn’t have the adjustability of earlier double wishbone/multi-link Civics, some small tweaks to parts and geometry can result in large dynamic improvements. Here is Honed’s receipe for suspension success on the GD3-generation.

GEOMETRY

  • Ride height: 290-275mm (hub to apex of guard)
  • OE front lower ball joint
  • Honed strut top to increase caster and camber – LINK
  • Camber bolts for maximum knuckle adjustment
  • Rear alignment shims for camber and toe adjustments – LINK

SPRINGS & DAMPERS

  • Front springs: 6kg/mm (results in ~2Hz suspension frequency)
  • Rear springs: 9kg/mm (results in 2.2Hz suspension frequency)
  • Dampers to suit spring rates

ANTI-ROLL BARS

  • Stock front bar
  • Aftermarket rear bar 16mm diameter or similar

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  • Front camber: -3.5-4.5°
  • Front caster: +2-2.5°
  • Front toe: 0°
  • Rear camber: -2-2.5°
  • Rear toe: +2 (in)-0°

This is applicable to first-generation Honda Fit/Jazz models. Where a range is given it is listed from conservative to aggressive and should be selected based on tyre and driver preference.

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