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.

JTCC Inspired Civic Sedan: Mock up at ride height

by Honed | Apr 2, 2017 | JTCC Civic Build

This weekend we got the remaining panels back on the car We've been egar to see how the car will look at it's eventual ride height so at the end of the day we maneuvered it around on the dolly and then with the aid of a couple of jack stands, positioned the wheels at...