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Old 04-18-2016, 10:47 AM   #38 (permalink)
NoD~
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Frogger - '00 Honda Insight Gas Only (unHybrid)
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Pile O parts came in!



Window switch comparison. Odd the color is different, but if it works, I really couldn't care less!



Here's after changing out the switches to the dash brightness, trip, and MPH/KPH buttons. It works now! Woot.



3D Printed hatch latch thing... got it replaced, now the trunk opens with only one hand! Ahhhh, what a feeling.


Cheap LED replacement on the left, original bulb on the right. Brightness is pretty comparable... LED may be a touch brigher. Regardless, consumes less power and should (hopefully) last a long time.

So, here's some updates...
-Drivers window still does not roll down, motor seems shot. Replacement ordered. (I'm around $460 now trying to get my drivers window to roll down... doh!)
-12v charging seems to happen for a bit on a first start when it's cold, reading 13.6v, but then a few miles down the road, battery and brake light come on and it drops 12.2v or lower.
-According to the gauge, this tank I bought the car with is nearly done at around 59MPG. I'm thinking I'm not getting into lean burn properly. Tires, belly pan issues... could be a few things. Will look into this more.
-Started some weight reduction...
--Steel plate and screw under the steering column (guessing it's there to prevent damage to the plastic column if hit hard enough)
--Engine cover and bolts
--2x trunk D ring things with bolts
--1x other hook looking thing in drunk with bolt and cover
--Rear carpet cover
Not a ton of weight, but losing 100 lbs is simply removing 1600 ounces!
-Starting on my grid charger. Just waiting for parts to come in. Hoping to get some life out of this battery.

About to go on vacation in the Red Neon. Once I get back, I'll start hammering away at this beast some more.
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