Not hill assist fault, Insight comes with Creep Aid System for Autostop. If the engine is running in D, the hill assist should work normally (there is a limit for the hill assist system as well if the slope is too steep, not just Honda cars, mind you). you need creep aid system to prevent the car from rolling on a hill when the driver transitions from the brake pedal (while on autostop) to the throttle pedal (engine starts)



It works well on most slope, just make sure you give it enough brake pressure when stopping (Autostop). Another way to make sure your car won't slide backwards is to force start your engine prior to taking off your legs off the brakes by using the methods I mentioned a page or 2 back.

it works for me almost everytime. Most of the users here who complain about this, were those who are not familiar with the system or they are new with the car. You will get used to it in no time, once you know the method.

This post has been edited by psyeo: Apr 6 2012, 03:27 PM

Hi Guys,Anyone interested with Honda Insight ?My friend 2011 is going to let go.Interested may PM me for more details.

I am satisfied with the Creep Assist. Been driving the car for a year..so fast. Next week sending in for 20,000km service.

Overall I'd rate it 8.5/10. I don't quite like the stock Bridgestone tires, too bumpy/hard. On uneven road can really send vibrations into the car. Sound proof a bit poor though.

Everything else is just ...lovely. Nice handling and responsive chassis. Sporty 16" rim. HID friendly lights. Futuristic dashboard, it just feels good after getting into the car, I'll spend some time enjoy the dashboard, aircon and speedo, never got bored with the view. Good FC, 90 City 10 Highway driving, average 500km per tank. I am satisfied.

Gee! thanks for the advise (and white mice ) and i shall call the SC for the update arrangement. The car used to give > 500km for abt 33I but has been hovering 440 - 480km lately, with no change of driving style.

It is 1 year old car and 10km now.

Just saw a prius c pass by... nice looking and so silent.... must be on ev mode... kinda like those electric carts at airport... fast n silent

Mine ok nearing 50kkm

wait till you see the dashboard!

recently found some noise came from dashboard or A-pillar whenever pass by bumpy surface. anyone encounter this before?

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Added on April 7, 2012, 8:20 pmhi, anyone purchase parts from Rakuten?

http://global.rakuten.com/en

is it trustable?

This post has been edited by chris_tco: Apr 7 2012, 08:20 PM

could it be the steering? mine (CR-Z) came from the steering...try banging softly on the steering wheel and see if the noise comes out

Nope. Are u planning to get the grill?

yes, modulo grille, in planning... but not sure if can trust the website not?

Better check the customs tax first which probably around 30%,what i know only parts which less than RM500 is not taxable. Trustable, i am not sure.

This post has been edited by orbclyne: Apr 8 2012, 02:27 AM

rakuten is like ebay without the auction bit in Japan where people open shops to sell stuff. I bought my mugen emblem there. I would say it depends on the shop tho. Some shops does not ship internationally and would require forwarding/proxy service

so do u still remember which seller you were dealing to?

Try this website. Have to DIY(Insight). Cost USD69 without shipping cost yet. Color can choose. Can ship to Malaysia. Bought mine already(Total USD97 :- tracking, insurance(USD10) and shipping cost to M'sia(USD18)) but haven't install.

Installation

Order


Installation complete....

Photo attach..

But some sacrifice need to trim on the edge to fit nicely for the sharkfin...

- Sharkfin alone look like

This post has been edited by jtlim98: May 10 2012, 07:39 PM


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nais...how bout the reception? no difference?

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Added on April 8, 2012, 1:24 pmbeing a michelin fan, i share your same sentiments too : bridgestone tires name should be named brickstone tires instead.

however, after several trials with the tyre pressure, i have this suggestion to share :

1. please invest in a digital tyre pressure gauge.

2. the receommended tire pressure (as indicated) at the door panel is something like 32psi front and 31psi rear (if im not mistaken). the difference between rear and front is 1 psi.

3. i have tried several tyre pressure but the following pressure is so far, the best. not too hard and not too soft. soft bump on rough roads.

here goes:

during morning (cold tyres)

front: 29psi
rear : 28psi

after day drive (hot tyres)

front : 30psi
rear : 29psi.

actually, when u checked the pressure in the morning, and after a few miles drive, the temperature will increase correspondingly for each tyre about 1psi. so, its a matter of checking the tyre during hot to ensure that both rear and front (increased uniformly) and right and left tyres have the same pressure.


try it.


This post has been edited by mrsafwan: Apr 8 2012, 01:24 PM

Yes, trustable using Paypal for payment. Did bought like LED light, rubber carpet and antenna.

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Added on April 8, 2012, 5:53 pm[quote=mrsafwan,Apr 8 2012, 01:16 PM]
nais...how bout the reception? no difference?


No difference. As good as the original one.

This post has been edited by jtlim98: Apr 8 2012, 05:54 PM

This evening my roof lamp suddenly not working. no light, door open or switch to on. anybody encounter this b4? if bulb burned out..warranty cover or not?

i used my own personal proxy service provider to get the emblem tho due to i have quite some stuffs i ordered with him from Japan. I can't remember which seller i did order from but i think it was generally safe for rakuten as i have ordered various stuff from them. but to get a modulo grill from japan, its going to cost a lot! why not try taiwanese websites?

Not all affected. Maybe due to production/assembly variation and tolerance. Mine also not immediately whistle came out from dealer. And the sound/whistle was rather faint, u really need to turn off the audio and focus.

Somehow mine getting more prominent whistling sound after i clean the rubber seal and adjust the bonnet stopper (right & left near headlamps) to get better bonnet closure.

Attached is my solution. ideally u can get a strip of rubber, a few mm thick and attach it on the bonnet top end, inner side (overlap/ near original rubber seal on the plastic garnish). I basically cut a strip of rubber sponge (usually used to insulate aircond piping) and super-glued them to the left and right side of the bonnet (1/3 each). The center part (the other 1/3), i used a strip of flat rubber and create a flange to prevent oncoming air to cycle and whistle in the gap, while at the same time have enough gap to let water seeps through (e.g when washing the car).



The result, 100% silent.

This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 9 2012, 02:30 AM