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Honda's Hybrid technology, including the Civic Hybrid (FD3) and the Insight (ZE2)
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Post by nikeian » Sat Aug 07, 2010 1:40 pm

willow wrote:thx bro singer. when e heart is set on something, just gotta have it! it's a limited edition colour as i was told....

got my ride from h*c*r* (think it's e same as bro nikeian). quite decent people there. no complaints so far... :)

f/c about 21km/l with shell fs...
suspension a bit stiff... any1 here has this issue? ... any bro/ sis can share their experience, would be most helpful..
ok.. I guess I better swap to Shell... been using Esso and SPC. Cuz that's the only 2 petrol stations near my place. Prem 98 ? bro Willow? U can hit 21km/l? I barely reach 18-19km/litre.
Like I mentioned about the suspensions, with 2 @ the back it seems much lighter.
Just had my 1km servicing. Great place, new lobby for others to chill. Srgoon North. Went ahead with Castrol GTX. Soon will go for synthetic oil change.

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Post by willow » Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:06 pm

yup bro nikeian. shell fs 98 does the job for me so far... i service my car @ sin ming.. now touching 3k km... the mechanic told me after run in period, shd b able to achieve better mileage... shall see...

been pretty busy with work lately.. else can cheong to m'sia with the car... :D

gd luck bro... give it a try! cheers 8)

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Post by nikeian » Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:58 am

willow wrote:yup bro nikeian. shell fs 98 does the job for me so far... i service my car @ sin ming.. now touching 3k km... the mechanic told me after run in period, shd b able to achieve better mileage... shall see...

been pretty busy with work lately.. else can cheong to m'sia with the car... :D

gd luck bro... give it a try! cheers 8)
Tks willow. But to be fair to you and the rest, may I ask if your seats are leather version or fabric version ? Also, alloy rims as well? I reckon all these factor into fuel consumption...
I may want to try Shell 95 first because the last pump was a Esso 8000. (already premium) No need to pump premium every now & then...
My servicing at Upper S'goon North. According to the manager/supervisor, seems like its going to moving back to base. (Sin Ming). Quite comically, I asked if mine was the 1st Insight to come for servicing. Apparently. YES.
After checking all other relevant, they 'needed' to check the IMA battery. Thankfully, I called to ask should they. By right, its best not to touch it.


Btw, I am intending to purchase the OEM Insight cargo mat from US.. anybody want to join in the pool?? Cost wise est $100-$120. Shipping - TBC (all suppliers ships to US only. Thus, I am shipping to a US address (a fren of mine) and then ships to SGP.)
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Alternatively, in SGP, my car salesman offering $80 for a non original, customised version. :cry: its affordable. :o But I haven't got anything that has INSIGHT wordings except the BACK of the car?!?

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Post by chiawy » Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:28 am

willow wrote:yup bro nikeian. shell fs 98 does the job for me so far... i service my car @ sin ming.. now touching 3k km... the mechanic told me after run in period, shd b able to achieve better mileage... shall see...

been pretty busy with work lately.. else can cheong to m'sia with the car... :D

gd luck bro... give it a try! cheers 8)
I'm using Caltex 95, been getting 20 to 25 kml.

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Post by anadivine » Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:07 pm

hello, i use esso 95.. 20km/l.. and i travel city quite abit.. i guess it depends how you drive..

when moving off try not to hit blue light indicator should be fine :)

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Post by willow » Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:11 pm

bro nikeian

my car seats are in leather and the rims are alloys 15"... yes i agree that these would b a factor in overall fc, but not much i guess... :)

my usual habits: -
i) red light/ slow traffic - cruise mode
ii) begin at stationary mode - gradual pressure on accelerator
iii) anticipation of a higher gradient road - accelerate a bit more prior to entering
iv) econ mode - full time 8)

see whether u can try this.. hope it works for u...

btw, can count me out for e boot thing, sry... all the best bro (and sis with ur ride) cheers!

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Post by nikeian » Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:36 pm

Well im giving a shot about the cargo tray, dont anyone might reckon you might need it?
Otherwise is there an alternative?

Thks for tips, the only diff abt upslope is that i swap to S gear. All the way the feedback was green.
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saw a fellow Honda Insighter

Post by nikeian » Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:22 am

Saw a fellow bro @ Expo

Limited Edition Blue Honda Insight - car plate "SJS..."

Just waiving hi~
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Post by Benster » Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:19 am

oops posted in wrong section
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Post by chalski » Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:15 am

I never hit 2X mark before even with my 'personal' controlled driving ahah, maybe my driving style s*uks... The best i got when relaxed light footed driving is like 19+

For now i kinda just drive like a normal car, average 17-18. Don't know if its ok tho. Oh well. I read some hitting 20++ km/l, really wondering how to achieve that.

And anybody tried testing out this insight before as in reving hard abit and see how's the speed? I tried couple of times at JB and for awhile the ride kinda like abit not itself, maybe the suddenly change in driving style? However, it get kinda responsive after that, maybe due to the clearing of the carbon.

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Post by chalski » Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:42 am

Lowered Insight, hmmm not my type tho, what about u bro/sis?? Here's a pic, the website got more closeup..


http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/07/lo ... id-by.html
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Post by chalski » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:07 am

Saw the Blue Honda Insight at City Square Mall parking at hybrid lot yesterday during lunch time, any bro/sis here? It have the leather one, unlike mine is fabric.. :(

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Post by Singer high » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:32 am

Geez, I still have not met another Insight on the road or carpark. :cry:

Anybody keen on meeting one of the weekends at Kallang Leisure Park carpark?
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Cheers mate

Post by nikeian » Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:04 am

I may have to pass this off... bro singer.

my in-car 12V DC power unit got problem.

But I wanna gather more info on Honda Insight's accessories...

it seems most of the Insight Owners are pretty contented with their upgrades and detailing...
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Post by chiawy » Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:10 pm

Singer high wrote:Geez, I still have not met another Insight on the road or carpark. :cry:

Anybody keen on meeting one of the weekends at Kallang Leisure Park carpark?
I'm on for a meet up with other Insight owners :)

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