Bone stock when I got her from an older man who retired and didnt need a commuter vehicle anymore. Car had 92k miles and shifted like butter, due to his careful driving style and 120mile commute! He had a lifetime MPG of 63mpg and said he just drove it like a normal car!
So far I've driven the car about 4000 miles, hypermiling as best I can. The learning curve on this car is difficult compared to just operating an internal combustion engine. The installation of MIMA further complicated driving the Insight; but I have got the hang of it now and I really enjoy the challenge.
Bone stock I averaged about 76mpg on my 20 mile commute. With my current mods, and some grid charging I now now consistently get 85 to 100mpg on my commute!
Aftermarket Mods installed:
* cruise control
* rearview camera
* rear windows tinted
* seat raisers/spacers
* floor mats and dead petal
* Stereo w/ MP3 and 10" subwoofer
* headlight lens protective coating
* compass
* raised/relocated the rearview mirror
* LED dome/map/trunk lights
* "soft" red LED footwell and lap lighting
* stereo ON/OFF switch (w/o key in ignition)
* compressor ON warning light
* switch to turn ON/OFF power steering
Build Thread:
Current Mods:
* MPGuino
* UltraGauge
* removed front license plate
* removed front windshield wipers
* removed jack and spare tyre
* removed rear wiper blade, and motor
* lightly press brake pedal for max battery regen
* relocated outside temp sensor to warmer area
* improved engine grounds
* MIMA
* FAS
* front underbody aero
* rear underbody aero
* Grid charger
