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My aching back!
by jacinta
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Oct 02, 2007 (6:12 am)
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I just bought my Fit a week ago and have had two stiff backs since then. Prior to my Fit I never had a back ache. Is anyone else having this problem? My last car was a Honda Odyssey where I sat up high. I'm 5'4". Could it be the lack of a height adjustment?
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position
by fitman548
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Oct 02, 2007 (12:42 pm)
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I'm 5'11", I have the drivers seat all the way back on the rails, with the back of the seat in the full upright (and locked) position. I had some sore leg the first few months, mostly the left hamstring, but my body has adjusted. If you can give it a month, try, otherwise look into getting some foam wedges or ergo mats for the seat.
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Re: My aching back! [jacinta]
by unfit
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Oct 02, 2007 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: jacinta (Oct 02, 2007 6:12 am)
I am 6'1" and have been pleasantly surprised by the back support in the Fit. The seat fits me well and I get out of the car with my back pain relieved; this is the opposite experience of spending any time in my old car where my hips and back would ache. I hope you find a way to make it comfortable!
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Re: My aching back! [jacinta]
by nthomas
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Oct 02, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: jacinta (Oct 02, 2007 6:12 am)
I had some problems when I first bought my Fit. My solution was to purchase a cheat seat cover at Target, and put some extra padding under it to boost me into a comfy position. It took a little while to get it right, but now I'm very happy with the way it feels.
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2008 Honda Fit Windshield Glare
by iberty
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Oct 08, 2007 (4:18 pm)
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My 2008 Honda Fit has a coarse dashboard section which reflects in the windshield driving toward the sun. Can anyone recommend a solution to correct this problem?
Thanks,
Les
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Re: 2008 Honda Fit Windshield Glare [iberty]
by pf_flyer HOST
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Oct 08, 2007 (4:36 pm)
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Replying to: iberty (Oct 08, 2007 4:18 pm)
This is an issue in a lot of vehicles now with all the raked windshields... and a reason why you don't see a lot of light colored interiors as much anymore.
When the sun is shining on the dash, the angle of the windshield is just perfect to give you a goo view. I even get a bit of that with the black interior/dash on my Versa!
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Re: 2008 Honda Fit Windshield Glare [pf_flyer]
by backy
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Oct 08, 2007 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 08, 2007 4:36 pm)
When the sun is shining on the dash, the angle of the windshield is just perfect to give you a goo view.
Is that goo view before or after the bugs hit the windshield? 
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Heh
by pf_flyer HOST
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Oct 09, 2007 (2:24 am)
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What a pefect typo! Why yes... it IS a GOO view at times 
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Re: 2008 Honda Fit Windshield Glare [iberty]
by kamakurakid
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Oct 09, 2007 (5:57 am)
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Replying to: iberty (Oct 08, 2007 4:18 pm)
I have a 2008 Fit Sport, having not experienced the reflection issues you bring up I can only offer suggestions based on what I would do if in your seat. Are you conditioning the dash with an oil based conditioner like ArmourAll? I use a non-glossy type of conditioner to assure no reflection. There are covers for the dash area, these cut the reflection and also help in protecting the dash from baking and being damaged in the bright Sun. I saw a few of the dash covers in Arizona a while back. Here is a link to one supplier I know of, the cost is up to $30 and they offer versions for us Fit owners:
http://www.godashmat.com/dashmats.asp
Let us know if the issue is solved.
Cheers.
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Re: My aching back! [jacinta]
by kamakurakid
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Oct 09, 2007 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: jacinta (Oct 02, 2007 6:12 am)
I have a Honda Fit Sport '08, with the same seat as the one you have concerns about. In my one month of ownership I have had a comfortable seat overall, so I cannot offer any direction based on my use. Other than trying the padding additions suggested by others, there is not much else to try. It can only be the seat, your positioning or your back, or any combination of the three. When you are in the passenger seat do you still feel discomfort?
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