2004 Honda Fit S - Deja VU

On the interior, the Fit rocks the stock, rarer-than-a-hymen-intact-import-model, Phoenix Yellow Recaro SRD seats out of a DC2 Type-R Integra, as well as a DC5 Type-R Momo shift knob and steering wheel. A Gathers Double-Din Navigational head unit and speakers pumps out the latest J-Pop, and in case Norman's friends should feel the urge to rock out to the latest Final Fantasy soundtrack, the OEM JDM tint'll hide his flush-with-embarrassment face.

Satisfied with the results, Norman debuted one of the first privately owned US Fits at a local show. Fate working in mysterious ways as she does, Jonny and I so happened to attend the same show, and after seeing the Fit, went on a mission stormin' for Norman like he was holding onto WMDs. Anniversary issue in mind, Norman ended up not only accomplishing his third goal, but landed on the cover of what we think-scratch that-what will be a historic ten-year milestone. A, cough, fitting ending to a, ahem, fitting car.

FAST FACTS

Owner Norman Tong

Power 256 hp @ 7,800; 181 lb-ft torque @ 6,300

Under the Hood Blox prototype camshafts, valve springs, retainers, cam gears; Bosch injectors; TWM 52mm individual throttle bodies; carbon fiber velocity stacks, fuel rail; custom Golden Auto 2.5-inch exhaust with dual mufflers; Midnight Performance 4-1 headers

Drivetrain Custom axles; Integra Type-R LSD;N1 custom fabricated shift kit; Clutch Masters twin disc clutch

Stiff Stuff N1 prototype coilovers, antiroll bars

Rollers 17x7 Volk Racing CE28;Toyo RA1 205/40ZR17 tires

Outside N1 Type D widebody kit;Spa Yellow paint; Import Trix graphics

Inside Recaro SRD seats; Momo shift knob;Type-R shift knob

Ice Gathers Navigation Double-Din head unit, speakers