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Originally Posted by Dunkler
I would like to say that I am way jealous of you guys with older Insights.
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I was also a member of that club until recently! Just keep your eyes open and cheque book at the ready.
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what do you mean by the hybrid system is disabled
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There's a big ON/OFF switch on top of the battery pack:
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http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...html#post33132
Because the UFO's battery is compromised (read about it earlier in this thread), I have switched it off to avoid further damage. With the switch off, it operates like a "normal" car in nearly every way. There are no hybrid functions:
- no electric assist
- no regen
- no idle-stop
- no "quiet" 144v starter motor (car reverts to its "backup" regular 12v starter)
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Are these cars considered headaches?
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I don't think so. Not enough to prevent me from jumping at the chance to get one!
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Also... Why did Honda release the new Insight without rear fender skirts and less mpg!?
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My guess: they wanted to try to make money from more of a mass market car that would (hopefully) sell in higher numbers than the "extreme" fuel economy machine that the 1st gen car was.