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Old 01-18-2010, 04:41 PM
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Old 01-18-2010, 05:23 PM
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Crazzy Japanese people.
Old 01-18-2010, 07:34 PM
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Nice.

But what MPG did they return?!
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Hahaha... I thought the prius had it for sure when they started but I guess reading from the comments, the little boost it gets from the electric engine only lasts for so long : p
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Does anyone know if the Insight can accept suspension parts designed for the Fit? I know they share platforms but I'm not sure how similar that really means they are. There are some entry-level performance coilovers you can get for the Fit that would probably really help out the Insight's handling. With summer tires and a lower ride-height, I'd think you could have a little more fun in that daily driver.
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Originally Posted by thomsbrain,Jan 18 2010, 09:47 PM
Does anyone know if the Insight can accept suspension parts designed for the Fit? I know they share platforms but I'm not sure how similar that really means they are. There are some entry-level performance coilovers you can get for the Fit that would probably really help out the Insight's handling. With summer tires and a lower ride-height, I'd think you could have a little more fun in that daily driver.
Mugen has done up a version of the car already so parts are coming!
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Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8,Jan 18 2010, 08:34 PM
Nice.

But what MPG did they return?!
LOL... good question
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That was just painful to watch. LOL Felt like I was watching it in slow motion!
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I have to admit, that was pretty boring to watch.
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Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8,Jan 18 2010, 08:34 PM
Nice.

But what MPG did they return?!
probably around 17 mpg[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKTOyiKLARk [/media]


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