Honda Fit 2010 *Wrecked*

[kitsune86]

*Update - Wrecked Nov 4th, 2015*

I figure before I show up on the Whack-tastic thread, I should at least post my car here first!

Vehicle Purpose - PoV - I'm a technical contractor for a municipality and work on Fleet issues, primary with sewer inspection remotely piloted devices.

The city made a deal, I buy the lights, they install them.

All lighting is Whelen and amber.

Mounted on the vehicle-

Forward:

2 Wide-Angle ION on the grill

UHF2150A hooked to Fog Lamps

Top: Mini Justice (including amber warning alley lights)

Rear:

2 Wide-Angle ION mounted inside around the third brake light.

Switch Box: Just some toggle switches

I unfortunately lost the photos taken during the up-fit, but it was fairly simple to do. My installer did a wonderful job , except on one antenna, but that one wasn't his fault as another installer drilled that hole.

We took a magnetic Whelen Justice that I purchased from Retired1 here at ELB, and debated on perm mount vs magnets. We went with the magnets and a single hole as the magnets had previously proven to be extremely dependable. Also I'm not worried about resale value.

And everyone's favorite part, pictures and video!

Please note - Video was taken before adjustments made to the front IONs.

 

[tsquale]

Looks pretty cleanly done. I take it this is more for stationary warning so you don't get schmucked when you are working? And for us blinky freaks, a video would be appreciated if you have the capabilities to make one. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Storm82]

Nice, don't see to many Fits in Orange Revolution.


I removed the center cup holder in mine too, when I put the siren in.

 

[kitsune86]

Yup!  Pretty much the only time I have them active while driving is when I approach the work site.  And video added!

Looks pretty cleanly done. I take it this is more for stationary warning so you don't get schmucked when you are working? And for us blinky freaks, a video would be appreciated if you have the capabilities to make one. Thanks for sharing!

 

[tsquale]

Looks like a nice setup with good patterns.

 

[Storm82]

Are those rear ions mounted to the hatch, or inside the car?


That is how I am looking to mount Cobra T6's on my Fit.

 

[kitsune86]

They are mounted to the headliner inside the car, that way if I need to lift the tailgate, I still have something visible to the rear.

They put in a couple of self-tapping screws to help hold the headliner in place

Are those rear ions mounted to the hatch, or inside the car?

That is how I am looking to mount Cobra T6's on my Fit.

 

[kitsune86]

Updated!  After getting my nose crunched in by a drive-thru moron (sadly didn't have the dash cam on for that one, a repaired bumper is in place and I've relocated the ION's off the license plate bracket and onto the grill.  I need to level them again, the plastic grill has distorted some.  Or come up with a metal bracket type instead.

 

[vpogv]

I like it!  I'm a fan of simple amber set ups.

 

[Storm82]

Updated! After getting my nose crunched in by a drive-thru moron (sadly didn't have the dash cam on for that one, a repaired bumper is in place and I've relocated the ION's off the license plate bracket and onto the grill. I need to level them again, the plastic grill has distorted some. Or come up with a metal bracket type instead.

You mean more distorted than it was from the factory? Lol.

It was a PITA to mount my T3's to the grille of my '11, because of the shape.

 

[kitsune86]

It is with great sadness that I post the following pictures.

I was rear-ended while driving to dinner and knocked unconscious .  Thankfully no one was seriously injured, but my car is no more.  And in case anyone ever wondered, magnets might hold on at 70+mph, but a 40mph impact will make it fly off and rip out the circuit board.

 

[tsquale]

Yikes! Glad you're OK

 

[7d9_z28]

So, is that broken justice for sale?

Glad you are OK< that looks like more than a 40mph hit!

 

[kitn1mcc]

Send it back to whelen  you may be surprised

 

[kitsune86]

So, is that broken justice for sale?

Glad you are OK< that looks like more than a 40mph hit!

Funnily enough, other than the circuit board, all the light heads are in working order.   But I'm going to keep it as a memento to the car.

I've not gotten the police report yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was faster.  People in Dallas drive stupid

 

[JazzDad]

... People drive stupid

Correction made.

Glad you're OK.

 

[Edmontonsecurity]

Cars can be replaced, people cant. Luckily you werent injured. Definitely keep that as a momento ...
I have a couple T3 lights from my first upfit that was wrecked when I got to roll in it. The only lights left were the T3s, everything else got crushed.