Intro

In a snow-less winter, Denver finally received snowfall in the last part of April. The green trees were covered under the pile of snow – some branches breaking due to the heavy weight. The snow melted in less than 2 days because the temperature quickly shot up from the low 30s up into the high 80s (in Fahrenheit for reference). The grass is starting to look greener. The water levels in lakes and creeks are higher. The ducklings and goslings, or baby geese, are learning the park surroundings. As a result, the people are bringing out their cars for the nice spring-time weather.

I’ve missed a couple car events in the beginning of spring and I barely missed this one: the Honda Meet in Denver. This is the meet I always look forward to as it brings me a sense of community. I also met one new cool person which is nice. I only had a 45-minute window to work with so I kinda run and gunned it in terms of capturing photos and videos. There’s some cool Honda’s that came out so let’s check it out!

Cars

The first car that caught my eye was this 2nd Generation Honda Fit (GE8). The owner, Kyle, came out and we introduced ourselves. He gave me a quick rundown of a car that’s received a lot of hype over the last couple years. I understand the hype too well. When I was a lube tech at the Honda dealership, the 5MT variants of the Fits in all generations were fun to rip in the parking lot.

Kyle purchased this in October of 2025 to be his daily driver. He needed something good on gas so the Fit, fit… All jokes aside, he turned wrenches on this thing quick. Less than a year later, he’s sorted out the suspension, wheels & tires, and interior.

The Fit is lowered on Fortune Auto coilovers and runs a set of Gramlight 57Dr’s wrapped in Falken Azenis tires to significantly improve handling. Kyle has also mentioned the driving experience is awesome in the mountain roads that Colorado has to offer. The funny part is, he upgraded the handling components on the car so fast that he didn’t get to experience the mountain roads on the stock components.

Through the driver window slightly open, we can view his Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel with blue stitching mounted onto a steering wheel tilt hub. The horn button is replaced with a Spoon Sports horn cover plate. Another hand contact point, the shift knob and assembly, was replaced with parts from Hybrid Racing.

After I chatted with Kyle, I walked around the lot and found majority of where the CTR’s were parked. By the way, Kyle’s Instagram is @c0ntaxx.

In Rallye Red, this CTR (FL5) is sitting on a set of Volk TE37 OGs in Matte Black.

The effort it takes to make the FL5 look from good to great is little to none when it comes to ride height and wheel fitment. A nice drop on a set of wheels and tires to fill up the gaps in the wheel well makes the FL5 irresistible to take your gaze away.

Then there’s the debate between which generation CTR you want to pick. The 11th Generation FL5 or the 10th Generation FK8?

A car that really surprised me and caught my attention was this Acura NSX (NA1). On the outside, it’s a really clean NSX. However, take note of the small, black rectangular piece on the grill. Then, take note of the interior pieces like the seats and the screen-like silhouette on the dashboard.

As you can observe, there’s an update in electronics within the interior of this “unassuming” NSX. The interior is fitted with a steering wheel, transmission selection panel, and information display unit that’s normal in the current generation of Honda automobiles.

Oh and about the black rectangular piece on the grill? That’s a Honda Sensing module that gives Honda drivers some driving assists like Front Collision Warning (FCW), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

I regret not capturing more photos of this restomodified NSX but I did capture it on video with my natural reactions to the transplanted K-series engine within the mid-ship’s engine bay.

Beside the NSX was this 4th Generation Honda Civic (EG) that’s been well maintained. The front bumper has additions like the SiR front lip and fog-lights. It’s also equipped with Spoon Sports mirrors and OEM Acura Integra GSR “Blades”.

Right across the EG, another Rallye Red FL5 was parked. Unlike the previous red FL5 you’ve seen, this one has rear exterior pieces from ADRO. Similar wheel setup but instead of TE37 OGs, this one had TE37 Sagas in Diamond Black.

With my 45-minutes coming up, I worked my way to the back of the RTD parking lot where I found a trio of DC5s. From left to right, we have a RHD (right hand drive) Integra Type R, pre-facelift RSX Type S, and facelifted RSX Type S.

Just a casual line-up of Honda’s best engineering sports cars from the late-90s to early-2000s…

There was also a good amount of families coming out to the Honda meet. These enthusiasts were pointing out the differences between the USDM and JDM variants of the DC5 chassis. What’s a better way to compare the two when you’re with your loved ones and in-person with an imported chassis from foreign soil?

Despite it being a Honda meet, there is always that one outlier make/model that catches my eye. Here’s a Subaru WRX (VA) with a vented hood and Gramlight 57DRs in Gloss Grey.

Closer

It was a good turnout at the Honda Meet. It was on Mother’s Day so everyone seemed to vibe. Add onto that the amazing weather and you’re left with a chill meet. As I was leaving, there was a 2nd Generation Acura NSX entering the lot and I threw up a peace sign. The driver of the NSX threw a peace sign back and that put a good end to my time at the Honda Meet held on Mother’s Day.

I hope everyone has had a good time with their loved ones. Happy late-Mother’s Day to all the mothers and/or similar motherly figures! Thanks for tuning into this SNAPSHOT and stay tuned for the next post. JVZY out!