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Originally Posted by Ecky
I have auto-stop disabled. It's too unpredictable, without any auto restart. I might pull into an intersection, only to have the computer decide it's time to kill the engine. I could have it if I wanted, but I'd probably instead choose to just use an injector kill switch without the IMA installed.
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Why not wire something up that controls autostop so it turns off in neutral and turns back on when you put it back in gear? And then of course have a button to disable the feature so you can start your car in the first place.
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Originally Posted by Ecky
The Insight can lean burn 99% of the time once the coolant reaches 150 degrees or so. It can lean burn in any gear, at any speed below ~75mph. I don't think there are any RPM limits, but admittedly I've never checked for lean burn above 4k - why would you want to? Only reason to rev that high is when you need power. It drops out of lean burn only if you demand more power than can be provided in lean burn, so if you're light on the throttle you can have it as much as you want.
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Is the learn burn then better than the lean burn in the VX and HX?
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Originally Posted by Ecky
Easiest way to check for lean burn is with an OBD II dongle and the Torque app. The computer reports are fuel ratio... but frankly with the Insight's very nice fuel consumption display (FCD), you can tell when you have it without needing a light, once once you know what to look for.
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I was planning on continuing to use Torque to monitor engine temps, so I might as well use it for AF ratio too. I'm debating on getting a Scangauge E too since doesn't the Insight have an annoying delay in between updating live and trip fuel economy readings?
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Originally Posted by Ecky
I get that. It's a hard car to beat, if you're looking for a super thrifty, reliable, inexpensive car. Even with all of its quirks and its few glaring flaws, it's still a great vehicle.
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For sure. And heck, I might even be the youngest Gen 1 Insight owner when I get one!
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Originally Posted by Ecky
And, I'm actually dumping close to 10 grand into mine, so I'm one to talk. I love my car, and it's maybe not the most rational way to spend my money, but I'm psyched to be getting a vehicle which will beat a Lamborghini Diablo down a drag strip, put a refrigerator in the back, and still be able to deliver 60mpg+ on the highway.
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I want to see that video.
