When you consider it, anything can turn into an off-roading monster these days. With the right tires, lift kit, suspension, and a total disregard for personal safety—oops, I mean, a deep passion—even a Honda Fit can wreak havoc on your neighborhood’s pristine lawns.
Danny Duncan’s 2017 Honda Fit has been transformed into an off-roader that looks like a real-life Micro Machines car. The vehicle was lifted and converted into an off-road beast in 2020, and you can witness this transformation in the old video at the 2:41 mark. Last year, Mike Masse, another content creator and builder, crashed Duncan’s Polaris RZR. Masse ended up in the hospital due to his injuries, but during his recovery, he came up with the idea of swapping the inner workings of the Fit for those of the RZR.
While a modified Fit 4×4 is nothing new, performing a full body swap is definitely a unique approach. Masse mentioned that the Fit’s performance was lackluster, with issues like the small transmission struggling to handle 35s, creaky suspension, and some broken components. However, he also claimed that it might just be the best Honda Fit ever to exist.
Masse started sharing updates about the project in March, showcasing the repair of the RZR, the body swap process, and the test drive teardown, which took place a couple of weeks ago. In the video, you can catch a glimpse of the “upgraded” RZR-Fit at the 7:27 mark.
During the test drive, Masse pushes the Honda to its limits, tearing around the property near the garage at full speed. This is no longer your average small, front-wheel-drive car. The rumbling sounds and the way it navigates dirt corners in overhead shots make it clear that this is no ordinary Fit. Masse then takes the lifted Honda onto the streets and grassy road verges, demonstrating its impressive handling abilities. The video captures the Fit effortlessly driving over obstacles that a standard Fit would struggle with.
The joyride comes to an abrupt halt when a sheriff’s deputy awaits Masse back at the shop, responding to reports of “racing.” Masse doesn’t disclose the outcome of the conversation but mentions that he didn’t exceed 40 mph. He humorously notes, “Typical, like a Honda thing where it sounds fast and loud, but in reality, it’s not going anywhere.”
As expected, the off-road Fit is still a work in progress. Masse plans to address the “clunking” noises, enhance the braking system, and add an additional inch or two of lift to accommodate the oversized tires better. Despite not winning any cleanliness awards, the vehicle is structurally sound, thanks to the extensive welding work done. Masse ensured that essential tasks like refueling are easily accessible. Hopefully, the next test will take place on an actual trail.
Not really sure why this matters, but Masse’s attention to detail and dedication to the project are evident throughout the build process. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like the off-road Fit has the potential to be a game-changer in the world of unconventional vehicle modifications.
