New(to me) 2001 Insight - KCMO - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

gspong · 12-19-2015, 02:06 PM

Just bought a 2001 Insight. 200k, 5MT.

To-do:
New Seats - 200k/14 years of butt-time=nasty
Grid-Charger/IMA Battery - Seller said IMA light was coming on and dealer recommended replacement. Maybe see if I can do some refurbishing..
Transmission - 2nd gear synchros seem to be going. Short term, practice double-clutching.
Clutch - Seemed off, apparently clutch cylinder is a weak point, so check it first.
Learn to drive it

Open to advice, or help from anyone in the KCMO area.

cowmeat · 12-19-2015, 03:58 PM

It's always cool to see another new G1 Insight owner. You'll be pleasantly surprised what you can squeeze out of this car!

S Keith · 12-19-2015, 06:50 PM

worth a look over at Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum

gspong · 12-20-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S Keith

worth a look over at Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum

Yeah, I've been reading over there. There's a lot.
Like I now know to look at the ground straps, at least two of which are broken(G2 & G3)

In other news, snagged this at Pick 'N Pull today:

Insight for life · 12-21-2015, 01:19 AM

Welcome! Good to have another insighter here!