Hello everyone, here is a write up/ build of my 2006 Honda Jazz sport i-Dsi. Having bad experience with previous cars breaking down and fixing stuff all the time, it was time to invest in to a more reliable motor. At the time of searching for a new car, the Honda Jazz never actually came across as something I wanted to own. Knowing that the majority of Jazz owner's are the elderly, I couldn't see myself driving one.
Started searching through Auto Trader and I came across a nighthawk black Jazz which is the one I own today.
And here is where it all began...
This photo is just after I test drove it at Arnald Clark. When I saw it in the showroom, it was so shiny just like a brand new car. The guy at Arnald Clark was a bit pushy in wanting me to buy it, and kept asking if you test drive it today will you buy... constantly asking me. Well how can I answer you before even test driving.
I ended up buying it and drove it home a few days later.
Never intended to start adding bits and bobs to the Jazz... but once I started I don't think I stopped
Started with sticking decals and badges on it to look chavy and to give it that extra bit of HP
Joke!
Installed some 8000k HIDs headlights and yellow fog light bulbs. Later on added yellow tint film.
Did paint the brake calipers yellow too but don't have any photos of that.
Installed Heko wind deflectors, did the job but sometimes the rear ones would fall out when opening and closing the window. Also because of the shape and how they are fitted on the front, when folding the electric mirrors, the wind deflector was get squished.
Really didn't like how high the Jazz felt and felt sluggish through corners. Decided to source some lowering springs and ended up with apex springs giving a 35mm drop. Apex springs did show more lows on my previous car and did improve handling. However, I was not happy with these springs on the Jazz. Couldn't see or feel much difference. Not worth the money (i think they were about £95).
Best photo I could find showing the lowering springs installed.
Brought some BBS reps 16x7, they did change the look of the car but still wasn't sure if I made the right wheel choice.
I did like them at the time, but now I'm glad I have sold them and got a different set
Here's a quick photo of how the interior used to look.
Few months later, decided on getting coilovers as I was never happy with the ride height and handling.
Purchased some BC V1 racing coilovers from the UK supplier. Was so happy when they arrived and couldn't wait to install them.
I attempted installing them myself, and this was my first ever time installing coilovers. Wanted to start with the rear, but I was unable to undo the bolt of the shock. So ended up installing fronts first, but had a few issues as I did not know at the time that you need the oem top hat for the front two coilovers.
Out with the old...
In with the New
Made a few height adjustments and I was really happy with the results.. right height
handling
Took the car to Emperor Garage to get the rear set up
Keeping them clean
First time failing to park on a Driveway :/
Looking pretty clean at one of my first car meets at JDMC Dudley Flood St
Had to install an oem boot spoiler as the rear was looking a bit odd. Couldn't find installation photos, but I didn't enjoy drilling holes into my car
Heko wind deflectors kept falling out, so got some mugen replicas. They now stick on the outside so no hassle when using windows and they look a lot better than the heko ones.
Ordered some JDM sized plates to replace the ugly old plate I got made from Santa pod.
Went to Honda Dealer to source a stereo fascia, picked it up for £70 i think.
Removing old head unit took a while but there is a how to on fitfreak.net where I followed some instructions.
Along came these a few months ago, thanks to a friend (alex) for hooking me up
Rota Grids 15x7
Had a little trouble fitting them on the front, as the alloy was catching the brake caliper.
Was a bit of a sticker whore back then :/
Thanks to my girlfriend I have all these Dokumon's, sadly somehow lost the middle one
Got these from Driftworkz, Neo Chrom Lug nuts
Rear arch was getting attacked by the fat tyre, so had to get some work done on the arch to create more space.
Just being a snow plough
Also did install a K n N air intake
After a late night wash
Rolling shot on the way to my first South Mimms Honda meet
Have been wanting these Depo Led taillights for a while now, finally a set from UK was up for sale
Some new brake pads + disc + oil change
Never thought the Jazz would be in a magazine... this one was in Banzai... photo from Japfest 2013 part 1
This one found in Honda Tuner magazine
Photo from South Mimms Part 1
South Mimms Part 2 2013, the Jazz Crew made a hard entrance
Latest photo...
thanks for looking through my build and random photos, comments are welcome