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Old 08-07-2018, 06:29 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
Here's a link:

Just got to know - Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum

Have had independent verification of these numbers. Seems like he has his IMA removed, and the bypass he's using has a bug which disables lean burn, leaving some additional economy on the table. His secret seems to be running astronomical tire pressure (120+) and keeping speeds low enough (~40mph) that rolling resistance is his primary drag. He (I think) doesn't use a deep cycle battery and just uses the Insight's original DC-DC charging, and aero mods are minimal.

Probably worth a read.
Been reading through his article. 120 psi is crazy!
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