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 °° LYN Honda Insight Owners Thread V3 °°, The Power Of Hybrid. Owners Welcome ! !

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post Jun 7 2011, 09:20 AM

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QUOTE(psyeo @ Jun 7 2011, 09:14 AM)
it is 99.8K now, not 98K tongue.gif
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Err..those guys were talking about resale value, we purchased at 98K ! Did it appreciated?? Owwhh.. brows.gif
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post Jun 7 2011, 01:08 PM

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ohmy.gif Is Sanyo plant affected by the earthquake/tsunami?

Or Honda scalvaging (recycling) old Civic battery pack and modify it for Insight use? To some this is big hoo haa or a no no. Well if this is real, I dont see any problems actually because both uses same NiMH cells ..just taking out the new cells from the Civic battery pack (since Civic Hybrid already EOL) and repack into Insights IMA battery pack. After all ...that's what GREEN is all about. As long as 5 years warranty is valid...I think shouldn't be any problem.

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post Jun 7 2011, 02:18 PM

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QUOTE(joshuawong @ Jun 7 2011, 01:49 PM)
Hmmmm, if let say our battery suppose to last up to 10 years then after all the repacking and only 5 years warranty given. That's mean we have been cheated and taken advantages to accept refurbished battery just like 3rd world country.
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I think you got it wrong by using the word refurbished. Repacking the "new cells" has no impact on service life. Perhaps saying it this way is easier to understand, just changing the container. Anyway all these are just our speculation. No official words hence guys reading this please don't take it too seriously. wink.gif
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post Jun 7 2011, 04:56 PM

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Me too ...like it so much that I clean/wipe her every morning !! Seriously love this car. The design and shape is just splendid. Today Mr Postman just delivered my 5050SMD LED bulbs ..tonight gonna tweak her again. icon_idea.gif

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post Jun 7 2011, 07:57 PM

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but then the radio is nicer especially at night. With nav unit ..the dash look plain. hmm.gif
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post Jun 7 2011, 10:04 PM

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Hmm jerking issue, most of the time none, sometime I do feel some mild one but not that bad actually. Not an issue on my side.
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post Jun 8 2011, 01:07 PM

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I just filled up, looks like mine averaging 500KM/32litre/RM61/RON95
99% City driving.
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post Jun 8 2011, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(ultramankaiser @ Jun 8 2011, 05:23 PM)
let it run in more...dont worry...its an AWESOME car! damn proud of my insight....=D
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post Jun 8 2011, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(yipguseng @ Jun 8 2011, 03:17 PM)
Hi all, was wondering. The sunshade for our windscreen, i know that most of the sunshade are a freegift of banks, insurance or some other brands, but the size of it doesn't really fit our insight's windscreen. Wanted to ask if there is any other sizes for the windscreen, and...actually where to get it ar? i scouted the shopping centre and hypermart but cant seem to find anything.

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I am using the aluminium fold type. Try Jusco, I got mine there.
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post Jun 9 2011, 03:43 PM

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the different color tones and uneven seam joints kinda obvious. But overall quite nice, I think will have better oomph with rear wing installed. Do you keep the old pieces (if any they removed) ?
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post Jun 9 2011, 03:53 PM

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QUOTE(gadgets2us @ Jun 9 2011, 03:24 PM)
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The Insight's rear angle is the worst angle to look at for me.
But with the Mugen bodykit, the rear look so much better! thumbup.gif
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post Jun 11 2011, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(infinitium @ Jun 11 2011, 12:57 AM)
thanks bro. will give it a shot tmrw when i bring it to my mechanic/accessory shop. getting my HIDs fixed smile.gif
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The HID make helluva difference in both light throw performance and cosmetic improvement during the night. Make sure you replace the parking lights to SMD5050 type too. Hehe myself saw pedestrians head turn...sometime twice to view the car front end. wub.gif

How is your Hella Supertone doing? Using stock relay no problem? If everything is good, I'll place an order soon too. Man the stock pinn pinnn horn sux big time sweat.gif
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post Jun 11 2011, 11:42 PM

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QUOTE(kelvin_hata @ Jun 11 2011, 09:56 PM)
how the quality? good? wire nid to cut or??
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I DIY myself, no wires cut. Just plug and use.

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post Jun 12 2011, 01:34 AM

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QUOTE(infinitium @ Jun 12 2011, 01:21 AM)
nice job bro! how much was your HID set?
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Slim type RM150.00 with 15months warranty. Bought it from LYN forumer. Self installed so installation FOC blush.gif

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post Jun 12 2011, 01:58 AM

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QUOTE(infinitium @ Jun 12 2011, 01:42 AM)
Slim type = meaning for your H11 main lamp/bulbs? Don't know what 'slim type' means... but RM150 for a HID set is a really good deal (esp w/15 mths warranty!)
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Slim type means the ballast and ignitor are separate unit, well actually doesn't matter slim or normal type.
As for bulb type, Insights low beam and fog lamp both are H11. High beam is HB3.

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post Jun 12 2011, 02:03 AM

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QUOTE(infinitium @ Jun 12 2011, 01:58 AM)
Sharing some photos of my Hella SuperTone installation work:

Mounting the twin-tone horns (one low tone, one high tone) on a mounting rail (the rail came from my mechanic who happened to have a spare). I wanted to space the horns apart, by at least 2-3 feet between them, so the sound is clear:

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Forgot to snap a photo post-install, but here's my horns when I did it myself (without a proper mounting rail that you see above). After I tested out this install, found out it's not as loud as it should be, so drove to my mechanic and ask him re-do (mount on bracket + rewire using thicker wire + add 1 more relay):

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VERY satisfied w/my horns now. Sound comes out clearly... just behind the center grille (can see the horns if you squat down in front of H emblem).

Am going to enjoy these horns for a long looooong time smile.gif
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Hey actually I prefer your installation, neater without the rail. Its the 30A relay that produce the 118db. The stock not enough juice to give these Supertone the boost.
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post Jun 12 2011, 02:14 AM

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QUOTE(infinitium @ Jun 12 2011, 02:00 AM)
I see. Interesting. Snap photo of your HIDs when it's on? smile.gif

Funny that the price differences across HID kits can be so huge - you got yours for RM150, while an accessories shop in Penang is quoting RM800 for a HID kit (they claim it's from Korea, 12 mth guarantee, UV coated).

The price diff is so huge - I wonder why...
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Ya I did checked and survey around for HID prices, comparing Ebay, China online site and LYN sellers. Price wise not much different but local sellers warranty is easier to work with. Never check with shop though, didn't know they cost that much. But seller did told me Grade A is RM150 and cheaper ones is about RM100-RM120 per set.

Here a shot of my car with the 4300K HID.
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post Jun 12 2011, 07:22 PM

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QUOTE(kelvin_hata @ Jun 12 2011, 12:52 PM)
Bro iphone. Wher u from? Can help me install? I buy u lunch. Wukakaka.
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haha sorry bro. Me in Sunway, Selangor.


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QUOTE(ultramankaiser @ Jun 12 2011, 01:21 PM)
bro iPhone, which seller did you get your HID from? is it bright? coz I'm fed up with cheap lousy HID's...thanks for replying
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Hi I bought it from LYN seller. PM me I will give you his contact.
Hmm performance definitely better than halogen. Current consumption lower too 35W vs 55W.
Brighter than halogen but not sure can match Philips HID or not. Philips will cost 7x (Ebay) and 20x (local) more. laugh.gif


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QUOTE(joshuawong @ Jun 12 2011, 11:56 AM)
Maybe we should get one and make a mold with it. Then we sell it at  RM400, also can make money. Damn stupid to jack up the price so high.
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joshua, calm down. We'll see! I see more and more Insights OTR now. More competitor will start to offer very soon. As usual price will be negotiable very soon. Better to hold our horsey for now. icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Jun 12 2011, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(ultramankaiser @ Jun 12 2011, 10:07 PM)
mine seems to have that problem too! and there's one part where it looks like frozen liquid nitrogen...white powdery thing right next to the engine cover on the right....
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Yeah I did asked about the white powdery substance when I first got my car a month ago but nobody reply to my question. I wipe it off and doesn't seem to appear anymore. The rusty part not that bad yet but can see the stain and start to show sign of rust will appear soon.
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post Jun 13 2011, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.DC @ Jun 13 2011, 10:08 AM)
Almost everytime, just felt like something loose with my brake padel
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Mine got no sound but the stupid rust make the car look cheapo. Feels like painting the rusty edge.


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QUOTE(jacek @ Jun 13 2011, 10:47 AM)
love this rear view and the bodykit.
by the way, by any chance bro here have changed the rear plate panel as shown in this pic? I think it looks nicer on white, rather than the initial plate with the black board cover the whole plate number area.
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Hohoho..mine since day 1. I told SA when my car was ready for collection, PLEASE make sure my plate is square and not rectangular.


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QUOTE(gadgets2us @ Jun 13 2011, 11:07 AM)
Well I have a problem with my driver seat, which gives a "knock" at my back and also a "tok" sound, whenever I press brake abit harder, whenever I accelerate suddenly or when I make a turn. Something seems to be loose inside, its like something hits me at the back, like a small ball or something like a massage chair sensation.
Nothing's bulging out or anything, just that if i lean back hard, it gives a sound "tok" and when i release it, it "tok" back. Very irritating.

So I sent it to a nearby SC, to check on it. They checked and said it needs to be replaced. However, after knowing I didnt purchase the car from their SC, the SA directed me to go back to where i bought the car from to claim for warranty. And that they can't do anything for me.
Well, that's just really unacceptable, as I bought it from my hometown, which is far away. And knowingly, warranty claims should be nationwide SC, I gave HM a call to complain about this SC on the spot.

After listening to my story, HM advisor called up the SC and directed it to the SA who was serving me. After for like 30 minutes waiting, the SA approached me and said they will help with the claim and do a report on it. That is, after consulting the service manager there. So I kasi complain to the service manager la, he told me, yeah, its true u can claim from any SC, however, as there are many cases where other SC often push away customers to their SC to do the claim, they also pushing them away. So lame and unprofessional.

I think they do not get any commission and yet they need to put in a report with pictures etc, to support the claim, hence they reluctant to do it.

Nevertheless, the service manager took the pics, and assured me that he'll make the report. Says would take maybe 1 months to claim it, IF HM approves the claim. Also have to leave my car in the SC for 1-2 days to fix a seat... wah... fix seat also need 1-2 days. My an neh can open up all seats within 2 hrs lol.

We'll see what this service manager can do le, just quite unhappy how they give false information to customers to avoid the hassle of doing a report.
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Glad to hear they going to replace for you. Could be the "Passenger's Active Front Head Restraints" malfunction.



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