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°° LYN Honda Insight Owners Thread V5 °°, Support Green | Support Hybrid
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kets
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Apr 18 2012, 09:33 AM
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Hi guys, im planning to get the Honda Insight soon. Theres a lot of mixed reviews on this car especially being underpowered. Just curious, Honda brochure stated that the Insight has a 1.3 engine but runs like a 1.5-1.6.How true is that?
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kets
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Apr 18 2012, 09:53 AM
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Ahh cool inputs! Yes totally agree on going for a test drive, but u knowla sometimes after 1-2 test drives also we cannot decide due to too much thinking.HA! Im currently driving a 2004 Hyundai Getz 1.6.
Ok guys, whatbout driving it on the highway, say for a balik kampung / holiday getaway?
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kets
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Apr 18 2012, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(watonk @ Apr 18 2012, 10:37 AM) I always do highways. The only tab on the journey was when the car felt short of power when u soft on the throttle, and the car when into force charging the battery. Anyway, once u step on the throttle again, it restores the power. Driving highspeed at sane throttle input was not a problem. The car can maintain 140-150 effortlessly when cruising @ rpm somewhere around 3 to 3.5K rpm. However if u zig-zagging on highway, slow and accelerate frequently, the honda racing note comes alive  . At fast pace (160kmh and beyond), the worst fc still around 14-15km/l. The original tyre can be noisy at certain surface. Is a fuel saving tyre so some compromise there. The boot space is sufficient enough for me @ 408 liters. Good enough for balik kampung trip. Unless u plan to bring back a wheelbarrow or two of coconut. Thanks man, I love this kind of review! Appreciate it
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kets
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Apr 20 2012, 12:11 PM
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Hi guys, just wondering if the new FL 2012 insight can fit the Modulo bodykit?
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kets
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Apr 20 2012, 07:24 PM
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QUOTE(watonk @ Apr 20 2012, 05:43 PM) They have slightly different bumper profile. There might be mugen 2012 version coming up. Yeah contacted few shops, the Mugen & Modulo doesnt fit the 2012 FL insight. Zeus can but too chunky for my liking. Do we have any topics/threads on photos of owners' Insights?
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kets
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Apr 21 2012, 12:58 PM
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Any of you guys using 195 50 16 tyres? loads of difference or might as well stick with stock 185 55 16?
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kets
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Apr 22 2012, 12:37 AM
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QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 21 2012, 02:00 PM) just got mine just now...  eh thought just now got picture.what happen? Added on April 22, 2012, 12:38 amQUOTE(iTrump @ Apr 21 2012, 05:06 PM) I am using 205/45/16! Initially very regret of choosing the wider size because of very bad FC, shooting to > 6L/100km, but now I am Happy! Result of the bad FC is because of not enough pressure pumped. I tried pump 240(front), 230 (back) psi and now constantly getting <6L/100km for the past month. But I think 195 50 16 will still be the better size. whoa 205 on stock rims sure look sportier! do i have to sacrifice comfort when using 205? This post has been edited by kets: Apr 22 2012, 12:38 AM
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kets
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Apr 22 2012, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 22 2012, 10:02 AM) removed it... neway...any1 tried installing Eco Concept VS?? PMed the TS n he mention there some insigter is using it...any1 here using it? any improvements? http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...324&hl=voltage?? Hows the ride of ur new car? Added on April 22, 2012, 10:21 amQUOTE(chris_tco @ Apr 18 2012, 11:35 AM) the tyre is too small, advice to gofor 205 low profile tyre for a better handling, somemore K&N filter might be useful for a better acceleration, i have consult Honda Technician, they said K&N filter is fine to be used. bro are u using the k&n filter now? heard loads of good reviews on added acceleration when using it This post has been edited by kets: Apr 22 2012, 10:22 AM
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kets
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Apr 22 2012, 10:42 AM
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QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 22 2012, 10:34 AM) first impression...speachless...kinda fall in love all over again since last test drive the car...loved the FC...will try to get the trophy ASAP...hahaha...when driving at night...i think i look at the meter more than at the road...LOL  Good to hear that!! im getting mine this week.cant hardly wait
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kets
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Apr 22 2012, 01:43 PM
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Whoa check this out guys especially to the new owners of the FL 2012 insight who is looking for a Mugen bodykit (at the moment in Malaysia, Mugen bodykit is only for 2011 models) looking bad ass from the front!!  
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kets
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Apr 25 2012, 12:24 PM
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Anyone knows where to get these?
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kets
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Apr 26 2012, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(MsPotato @ Apr 26 2012, 03:45 PM) That fella using a closed opposite lane to cut queue and ended hitting my car. The old Sony building at BU from Tropicana is you are familiar with that area. Damn "sui". My baby is less than 2 months old!  Yeap that area u have to jaga.bad bad drivers around. Added on April 26, 2012, 4:50 pmJust got back from the showroom to pick up my new ride and im totally satisfied! To those contemplating of buying, dont get fooled by the 1.3 engine coz it has that 1.6 acceleration whenever you need it. super stoked!! This post has been edited by kets: Apr 26 2012, 04:50 PM
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kets
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Apr 27 2012, 06:53 AM
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QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 27 2012, 12:30 AM) congrate bro..btw just reached 1000km...will be servicing my car tomorrow...just now on PLUS to melaka...seem there's a problm with my insight...it make some kind a noise from engine when i speed up around 110+km/h...dunno y...any1 experience this b4?  Thanks bro! Not sure on what makes the engine noise but my SA advised me not to drive more than 100km/h before the 1000km service, for the break in process n stuff. Let the SC know your problem.Should be fine
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kets
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Apr 27 2012, 04:30 PM
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QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 27 2012, 02:46 PM) this kinda sound...ignore my pic....lol...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVYM0hW7ruw&list=HL1335509172&feature=mh_lolz it usually happen when i pedal to 110+km/h...if below than that no problm...n just happen tomorrow...as prev all seem ok even i try around 120km/h..  n the service guy also cant find out what's wrong...im servicing at Honda Jalan Klang Lama... Thats real bad! dont think its the engine though.. Need to bring ur car to other Honda SC i guess
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Apr 27 2012, 10:42 PM
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Hi guys, just checking. Does the Auto Stop function works when the car is at a complete stop or whenever car is slowing down? Mine stops even when im slowing down on bumps or even trying to park my car Happened in both ECON on and off.
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kets
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Apr 27 2012, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(chizzu @ Apr 27 2012, 10:44 PM) it goes into autostop when you are not stepping the pedal and at the speed of below 10-12 km/h if i recall correctly  Exactly. Its weird because this just happened.Yesterday when I received the car, it only stop when im in a complete stop. As far as i can remember i dont have this issue when i was test-driving the showroom car.
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kets
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May 1 2012, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE(babysmile @ Apr 29 2012, 05:19 PM) @kets Is it very bad? Hope you don't mind share some pic of possible. Will post photos the soonest! Has anyone tried Michelin XM2 or PS3 in 185/55/16 size? Need reviews coz the stock Bridgestone a bit noisy la esp on highways
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kets
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May 1 2012, 12:27 AM
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QUOTE(chris_tco @ May 1 2012, 12:22 AM) how about XM2 for the size of 205/45/17 ? sounds nice but im planning to use the stock rims.youre using that size? Added on May 1, 2012, 12:29 amQUOTE(mrsafwan @ May 1 2012, 12:18 AM) sorry, no ps3 with the size 185, only 205 for 16 inches. yeah also noticed that but uhmm.. are the stock rims fine with 205/55/16? This post has been edited by kets: May 1 2012, 12:29 AM
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