2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Let the modding begin

[MetroMPG]

The only potential downside is (on the Insight, anyway) the DC-DC converter shuts off with a "basic" kill switch.

There's a second mod -- a little more complex -- which allows you to re-energize the DC-DC, if you want to. (I didn't bother, though I might have considered it if driving much at night, due to the 12v draw of the lights.)

[mozul]

Last night I got my best mileage so far on the way home. 51.8 mpg for my 11 mile commute. I think it was so high because the freeway was pretty light, and I could do pretty steady speeds.

So far I have added the Drag Reduction Clips on the brakes. The other mods are not really eco type. A trailer hitch, and a base plate to tow the vehicle behind my RV.

I have ordered the parts to build an IMAC&C device that should give me more direct control of what the IMA is doing. My MPG should go up once I have more control.

[Fat Charlie]

The hitch is an ecomod- it replaces a pickup truck and lets you keep bikes or cargo off the roof.

[MetroMPG]

The IMAC&C will also make the car much more fun to drive (in a nerdy way... is there any other kind of way?).

[mozul]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

The IMAC&C will also make the car much more fun to drive (in a nerdy way... is there any other kind of way?).

I have the circuit board for this on order. I am looking forward to building and using it. I can see how manual control of the IMA could really improve MPG.