Honda Fit/Jazz (GE8) Suspension Recipe

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 GE8-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

SPRINGS & DAMPERS

• Front springs: 6kg/mm (results in ~2Hz suspension frequency)
• Rear springs: 6kg/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: Not adjustable
• Rear toe: +2 (in)-0°

This is applicable to second-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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