I think I know what you mean... My previous car also got the same problem. sent the car to wash someday, saw the guy wash my car, "lap it" and then park my car under direct sun. later when I get my car, the color also 'bercapok-capok' or 'berbelak-belak'.. I'm not sure which fault is it, the cheap shampoo or the direct sunlight. or maybe the combination of both.. After that, I never want to sent my car to car wash again. I wash it myself. Btw, My previous car is Red in color.

I think maybe polish and wax will help.. and then plus another glass coating.

@lunchtime

Can , no problem at all. You need to remove some plastic cover on your side door to let the wiring come through. Ask car accessories shop to do for shop if you have doubt on this.

never go under the tree carwash, confirm your clearcoat will die and you will cry.

Has anyone changed their tyres? The stock Bridgestone Turanza is getting noisy.

hi guys! New here..going to get black insight tomorrow! haha bit late ya..booked it last Monday..just wanna say it was really nice to read ur forum while waiting..it kept me sane while waiting! haha..cheers ya guys!:)

been think of changing as well, just wondering wider tires like the 195 or 205 can fit the existing rims and how will this affect the FC?

and does anyone know how to soften the stiff ride for a better comfort?

Indeed from day 1. Noisy and bumpy tires.

hi am new here..hehe..correct me if I am wrong, changing tyres will void our warranty right?

ps can't wait to get my car tomorrow !

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Added on February 15, 2012, 10:09 pmagree..better wash itself..mine also black..even if u had to send..no machine wash!;)


This post has been edited by brandonseet: Feb 15 2012, 10:09 PM

congrats brandonseet! are you getting the 2012 or 2011 version ? I am guessing its the 2011 ? because i heard 2012 facelift will only arrive later this month or early march

Finally it works. I have to open both the passenger door, both the front door and bonnet and try again. It works... thanks to everyone feedback and thanks to Gadgets2us.

Beep Beep.......

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hihi! thanks man! 2011..sleepless night man waiting till tomorrow..been keeping myself busy by reading old postings..haha..excited!;)

Point no 6 well taken.

Anyway got a new discovery today. All the above points was carefully studied today and i found that everything quite flush and well fit (except point 6 that u just brought up). Compared to my other car with much inconsistent gaps and fitting, there's no way point 1 to 5 contribute to the whistling sound. And I notice the whistle only happens when the speed is 100km/h WITHOUT ANY CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

This further convinced me on the conclusion about the whistling sound came from the front top area of the car. Out of nowhere, i got this crazy idea of releasing the bonnet (but still hooked) and drive it to 100km/h. Conclusion, NO SOUND.

After much observation, i notice there is a gap between bonnet and plastic paneling at the bottom part of windscreen. The rubber lining between that plastic panel and bonnet is flush but slightly sink, making a nice gap for wind to spoilt and whistle at certain velocity going through them. When i release the bonnet, the gap was disturb.

Later I tried to cover them with tape and walla.... 100% no whistling sound.

I will look for a proper rubber lining or flaps to beef it up and took some picture so u can understand / pin point the location. Now back to silent driving
*any Aerodynamic Eng post available @ Honda Japan?

any black insight users here? I know Kelvin is one of them ..hehe from precious post in forum.today is the big day!gettin my baby today..!:D

could you post a photo of this? a picture says a thousand words.

mine oso black!! congratss bro!

no black me white hahaha

Insight KL TT






This post has been edited by calvin_ng: Feb 16 2012, 09:10 AM

hey hey! thanks bro! now waiting for Honda to call! yippee!
hwr, a lil mix feelings..been using a modified white waja with beamer lights..9 years old,well maintained..!sigh..anyone had the same feeling when u change ur car?

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Added on February 16, 2012, 11:10 amvery nice!! looks so cool..reminds me of an ironman scene..haha!

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Added on February 16, 2012, 11:24 amnotice there is no black or blue insight ya during the TT..
btw, TT stands for what ya?
pai seh!


This post has been edited by brandonseet: Feb 16 2012, 11:24 AM

Hey bros - just wanna ask would it hurt a newly bought insight if we drive the car up on high way and to genting? (would it stress the engine too much to have a long term deteriorating effect on the engine?

Could a new car handle this ? I know last time.. some guys said new car better don't stress it until after the first service?

hey bro,loving ur black?first time owning a black car..bit worried bout maintainance..how are u handling the car?

It is OK going up genting... new car with nano coating can take it... the engine is already pre-run during production thats why Honda did not change oil during 1st 1000KM... hahaha drive like normal car will do... no special care needed...


TT stand for Teh Tarik session