09-24-2013, 06:53 AM
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How practical is the 1st gen insight? If all things equal would you consider a Prius over the insight for the practical rear seat for people/ storage+trunk.
I see the insight as a great A to B car but lacking for storage or as a people mover.
How useful is the hatch space on the insight?
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09-24-2013, 07:46 AM
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I am located in Ohio.
There are only two seats, so as a people mover, it's not great. But the hatch is has a crazy amount of space, and if you have drill or something, then one can even use the front seat.
Very practical for me, but only a two seater.
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09-24-2013, 02:51 PM
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this works well for your rear view mirror.
K Source 13.75" x 21.5" Wide Angle Clamp-on Mirror | Product Details | Pep Boys
It's what i've been using on my Del sol and now my STI. Once mounted, I slightly angle the mirror towards the passenger side so i have a wider field of view for my passenger side blind spont.
then supplement with a driver side interior bubble mirror like you already have planned. |
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09-24-2013, 06:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jedi_sol
this works well for your rear view mirror.
K Source 13.75" x 21.5" Wide Angle Clamp-on Mirror | Product Details | Pep Boys
It's what i've been using on my Del sol and now my STI. Once mounted, I slightly angle the mirror towards the passenger side so i have a wider field of view for my passenger side blind spont.
then supplement with a driver side interior bubble mirror like you already have planned. |
It's not planned, it's done! And that is pretty pricey, the mirrors I found were only 2.99 each. But it does look nifty, and the bubble design works great for showing everything. Field of vision is huge! |
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09-24-2013, 07:09 PM
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subscribed..
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09-24-2013, 07:54 PM
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Ultarc, can you repost the pics from post #18, I can't seem to see them.
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09-24-2013, 08:39 PM
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They are showing for me, I will retry (unless others know what to do).
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09-27-2013, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by UltArc
1. Driver interior mirror install.
2. Driver exterior mirror removal.
3. Honda inspection.
4. Underbody.
5. Rear flat plate.
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On the topic of overfilling and weird mileage for the Insight, I am approaching a record breaking attempt.
At 284.6 miles, I still had 20 bars. At ~330, I dropped down to 18. Two bars for 330 miles? Sounds good to me!
Seriously, though, this may get annoying. Thinking now about how I want to add my wind deflector to pass the air over the wipers, as interior/exterior mirrors are completed. Rear wiper delete is also a must. |
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09-27-2013, 10:43 AM
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Rear wiper delete is also a must.
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yes do it! its very easy and I have never regretted it. also pull the wiper motor, also easy and fill the hole with a " kitchen sink hole filler", and paint it with plasti dip. if you need detailed instructions let me know. |
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09-27-2013, 01:06 PM
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yes do it! its very easy and I have never regretted it. also pull the wiper motor, also easy and fill the hole with a " kitchen sink hole filler", and paint it with plasti dip. if you need detailed instructions let me know.
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I was going to search it out (thinking about completing it Sunday when I redo my drivers mirror), but I would appreciate your view on it! If it's posted here, others can also use it. (I usually search here, then IC, then the www.)
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