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Honda Insight Official Bodykit Pic: Credit to psyeo» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
From left : Standard, Modulo & Mugen.
Source from Carview Japan
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Some accessories may need to add on after getting this Honda Insight :
1) Door Visor - Mugen or Modulo - RM 300 for Original Modulo Visor.
2) Tinted - Branding such as 3M, V-Kool, Ecotint, Agard , Raytech etc...
3) Boot Light - Wired or wireless ( 2012 have boot light installed )
4) Car Windows Insurance - RM 650 onwards depends on your car insurance policy
Extra accessories as well such as :
5) Alarm Buzzer - Original doesn't sound when you press arm / disarm the car ( Can be done Free on V5 Thread )
6) Pedal Lock
7) Auto Lock door when pressing brake
8) Horn sound - Hella / Bosch horn - Price Range RM 130 Onwards.
9) Carpet Mat - RM 150 for both front and back seat.
10) DRL - Day Running Light - depends on model. Price range RM 120 above.
11) BodyKit - Modulo Kit, Mugen Kit etc. RM 1300 onwards for A-class Modulo kit. RM 2600 onwards for A-class Mugen kit.
12) Upgrade ICE - GPS, LCD screen, AMP, Speakers, Power Cables.
13) Add remote key controller - RM 800 onwards from Honda Malaysia for Wave key, Jack Knife key for 2012 are unknown yet.
14) Add Carpet Light - RM 100 onwards.
15) Nano tech coating : PPS Coating, Sierra etc
16) Sport RIM
17) Mudguard
18) Camera for reverse parking / front driving
19) Stickers - Carbon Fiber , Matt etc
20) Air Filter - K&N Filter RM 320
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joshuawong Carpet Light
iphone Carpet Light
infinitium Philips Day Running Light & Boot Lamp on the behind
sh@rty5 Day Running Light
psyeo Boot Light
Tips / Tricks from Lowyat Members on Honda Insight : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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mitmivecQUOTE
quite true... 90-110 will get better mileage
i get 400km for rm40 on ron95 patronas few key issue to saving patrol as follow
1) try pumping patrol at high traffic patrol station as the patrol u get will be strait out from the loji for better performance!
2) press your paddle like pressing an egg , full throttle will burn more fuel!!
3) drive above 60km to 90km
4) dont put too much stuff in the car the car is already quite heavy at 1200kg
5) drive and cruise at 1500 rpm to 2000rpm but dont hog the road la or else sooner or later insight car will get pretty bad name
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If possible don't allow service center to wash your car, especially interior.
I forgotten the reminder, I let them to wash my car (interior), after I came out from service center I only realize there is a deep scatch at the door step. If you ask me how it can happen with a shoe then i doubt! it must be some metal stuff fall on it. Or the shoe come with hard metal at the bottom. I have try to polish then still can see .
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Few type of jerk/hesitation happen when:
1. The car starts accelerate using fuel only, then the motor kicks in to assist. Very mild one.
2. The car starting to coast on battery only at speed around 30-50kmh, very light on pedal. Fuel cut and i-vtec close all valve. More noticeable than no 1.
3. The fuel/engine kicks in when battery half empty or we step on the gas to go faster. Slight hesitation can be felt, comparable to no 2.
4. Air conditioning compressor kick on and off. Jerk or lurch. Very mild one.
5. Blip the throttle, the moment we are going for overtaking maneuver but suddenly back off due to whatever reason (oncoming car etc). The electric motor only started to assist when suddenly we back off.
6. Shift to 'S'. Sudden lurch forward especially if we're very early on gas.
7. Anytime at speed 60kmh and below, the engine going from 'fuel only' mode to 'recharging' mode. Very mild.
8. Sudden lurch while braking, happen when the car almost stop (speed below 15kmh or so). The car suddenly 'free'. Felt like pressing clutch on a manual car. More obvious if the engine immediately went into idle-stop.
9. The most noticeable jerk on this car was when the engine going from battery only mode to fuel mode, fuel kicks in simultaneously with aircond compressor. Happened to me once or twice.
Call it '9 type of shift' or even better '9 speed CVT'. For me they were not that bad, fully acceptable. I agree on suggestion swap car to verify the severity just in case some of us got lemon.
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Hi there. If someone told you that the original bodykit is made out of ABS, you have been conned. I wouldn't be surprised the SA is the one who told you that the original bodykit is made of ABS material because he is probably going to recommend you to some place that sells ABS replica kits outside and earn a commission for it.
For all you new Insight owners, please note that all Honda bodykits are made of full PP material only! Do not listen to your SA if they tell you that ABS is the original material for bodykits. Confirm this with Honda management (those higher level guys who don't earn commission) if you don't believe me
Just thought I should share this info
PS: There is no requirement to drill holes to screw bodykits on your car. All authentic items are plug and play with 3M glue and OEM clippings. Too many customers have regretted their new beloved car being drilled on just to install some fake fiber bodykit
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Today I just found a way to trigger the 100% Battery mode.
When run low speed smoothly (no climbing hill) and when you see combine battery+fuel mode, release the pedal and re-engage the pedal very lightly, then 100% battery mode will cut in.
Any extra accelerate/ battery drain/ climb hill will trigger combine battery+fuel mode again.
For those who never see battery full charge, I see before.
Just try to maximize any going down sloping (sacrifice some speed) during your battery full -1 bar.
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eltariaQUOTE
Actually, if you don't mind the mild discomfort for those super short trips, my case is exactly like this.
Short trip to work ~2km only. With plenty of turn left turn right, ~3minutes drive.
Really killed my FC.... then one day, I tried the dreaded drive without aircon.
Went from ~15km to consistently 20km.. sometimes even 25km/l
Morning to work, afternoon to home type of travel, couple of minutes so... the aircond loss can be tolerated, and my average fc can be kept high!
On longer distance travels with more straight roads, getting 20-25km per liter consisntently too.
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cruise at 40-50KM for 5-10 sec u will notice RPM drop to 1k and car fully on battery for few KM if driving on flat land and no traffic in front any breaking they car will disengage the full battery mode or so call full battery mode lol
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First 3 Services are free from Honda Malaysia , however member
jacek explain the 4th service charges :
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total damage for 4th service is RM251.17
breakdown as below:
1.Labour - RM58.50
2.Engine oil - RM117.41
3.Washer Drain - RM2.10
4.Oil Filter - RM30.68
5.Alignment - RM30
6.Balancing - RM35
Owner are advised not to use the fully synthetic engine oil 0w-20 which the car are required to change engine oil on every 5k not 10k service interval.
Please refer to the Service Maintenance Price & Check List from
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Mugen Body kit boys, If you are going to install by yourself below link is very helpfull.
Mugen Aero FrontMugen Aero SideMugen Aero BackMugen Aero WingThanks
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There are two brands currently selling via online or major DIY / hardware / hypermarket store.
1.
AutoSpa2.
Ezy touchupForumer
iphone advise autospa touch up paint cost RM 21.90 for Pearl White NH624P. Clear Coat cause RM 7.90. Get it from Tesco Puchong.
Forumer
iTrump show picture on Ezy touchup website quote RM 79.90 for a combo set on Basecoat, Clearcoat, Wax & Grease Removal & Rubbing Compound. Silver color combo is only RM 59.90.
Forumer
chizzu get it in Tesco Setia Alam and Tesco at Mutiara Damansara, Homefix at 1 Utama as well.
Forumer
westlife advise why not u do the touch up at the honda SC? do u know that if it is just touch up no need to pay one. of course it is not possible to cover up perfectly, at least the paint color will be closer than what you have now.
Forumer
mitmivec advise as normally it take 3 layer of coating and paint , some workshop does do a bit paint job they charge about 100++ to 200 if not mistaken will will sprey back a layer of outer coating and polish it back and it will be 90% like new
Forumer
limkj advise The SC will touch it up during your service and you can take it back the same day. I have got them to do some minor touch up on my Honda when I get some stone chips or light scratches. However as they touch it up with brush and not spray, you can still see the touch up. However, the paint Colour will match existing. So far did not charge me for it.
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Our tyre is in series 185/55/R16 Which is Wide is 185, Height is 55 and suitable for 16 inch RIM. Spare tyre is a slim profile type and only use for temporary / short journey to go tyre shop to repair the tyre.
Price for each new tyre are below RM 300.
First batch insight ( before Tsunami ) are Dunlop 2030 series.
All latest insight are using Bridgestone Turanza ER30 series.
How to check when the tyre is produce ? There is a section only have 4 digit number. First two represent which week the tyre is made and last two digits represent the year. Ex : 1511 - Week 15 of Year 2011 ( Week 15 is in April. Each Month average have four weeks. Each Year have 53 weeks. )
An owner advise get the Dunlop tyre available via Singapore which the price is below RM 300. Some feedback to choose Michelin compare to Goodyear tyre.
The RIM is from ENKEI Japan with 4 holes and PCD 100. This information is quite useful when you want to get other sport RIM as the PCD holes either is 100 or 114.3.
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2nd year Insurance renew currently few member feedback insure the car around 85k to 86k. Insure around 95k is way too high as current market selling value is around 80k above.
Owner can try to get other quotation from different Insurance Company to compare which give the best value deal.
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While our car are still in warranty, we have to go to service center to have check up / maintenance our lovely insight in order to be in top prestige condition. Some center have good reputation and some are not. Please do share the experience on the shop.
PenangKah Motor in Sg. Pinang - Most experience technicians are there.
Vivahill in Bayan Lepas - Good support in spare part team but technicians are new as been mentioned by other Honda owner.
Selangorn00b123 feedback - Actmar in Klang is most flexible SC which owner can bring own engine oil + filter
gadgets2us feedback - MH Prestige Bandar Sri Damansara. Service Manager Brian fix software update.
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Creep Aid System - (to prevent the car from rolling on a hill when the driver transitions from the brake pedal to the throttle pedal) activation:
Apply more pressure on brakes when come to a stop (Autostop) on a slope.
Force start the engine from autostop on D (which will be useful on very steep slope or on a hot day) -
1. "On" & "off" the front windscreen demister (during autostop) - Recommended
2. Tap on the accelerator lightly (make sure your legs are on the brake as well to avoid any accident)
If you all have any ideas to wish post up on the first page, please do inform me.
Thank you.
Nov 22 2012, 03:38 AM, updated 2y ago
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