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Baltothewolf · 04-06-2017, 08:16 AM

I would definitely take the 00-06 Honda insight shell and put a 1L TurboDiesel engine in it. No fancy hybrid, just good ol' reliable diesel tech with a 6-7 speed manual gearbox. The only thing I would change about the shell would be smaller side view mirrors.

The benefits of this over what the car currently has.
-no hybrid systems to fail.
-vehicle overall would be more enjoyable to drive due to the increased powerband of TD engines.
-Way more cargo space in the rear.
-Due to how Torquey TD's are, you could tow a decent amount (not a lot, but a hell of a more than a stock insight can).

04-06-2017, 08:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baltothewolf Furry Furfag Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 2,084 Winsight - '00 Honda Insight 90 day: 56.69 mpg (US) Miaderp - '95 Mazda Miata 90 day: 28.53 mpg (US) Thanks: 67 Thanked 409 Times in 313 Posts	I would definitely take the 00-06 Honda insight shell and put a 1L TurboDiesel engine in it. No fancy hybrid, just good ol' reliable diesel tech with a 6-7 speed manual gearbox. The only thing I would change about the shell would be smaller side view mirrors. The benefits of this over what the car currently has. -no hybrid systems to fail. -vehicle overall would be more enjoyable to drive due to the increased powerband of TD engines. -Way more cargo space in the rear. -Due to how Torquey TD's are, you could tow a decent amount (not a lot, but a hell of a more than a stock insight can). __________________ Last edited by Baltothewolf; 04-06-2017 at 08:22 AM..