Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
#28
Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
I'm a bit confused here. How bad is the stock suspension of the Insight? Are owner's reporting a problem with road noise transference, sloppy handling, etc? Is this malady being caused by the added weight of the batteries? Or, are you simply proving an O.E.M. solution for worn suspension components?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#29
Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
I'm a bit confused here. How bad is the stock suspension of the Insight? Are owner's reporting a problem with road noise transference, sloppy handling, etc? Is this malady being caused by the added weight of the batteries? Or, are you simply proving an O.E.M. solution for worn suspension components?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I got GAZ shocks in the UK to custom make rear adjustable shocks for $77 a piece plus shipping thanks to some local owners in the UK for some prototyping.
Now my fellow Insight buddies can have a fun handling 70 HP hybrid and build it themselves.
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#34
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Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
Just a note to this very relevant yet old thread...... I just ordered my GC set up for my insight but they did me a favor, I am using RSX front struts so they are sending me a modified parts lists so I can use the same spring rate as their normal Insight kit. costs the same (just under $500 including bumpstops). Im using Koni Yellows up front (adjustable/inserts/$356) and GAZ rears (adjustable/$240) so just over $1000 for some pretty good gear and I can always swap the springs for cheap since they are the standard CG diameter.
#36
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Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
No, it isn't an upgrade, it is a modification of the parts lists, its up to you to figure out what you need. This thread isn't what is helping people but the people are helping themselves.
#37
Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
Looks like I can do the same with the 04 Civic struts! Now hurry up and put them on the car and drive it around so we can have some feedback! :-P
#38
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Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
Oh man I can't wait either, I will have all parts by next week and should have them installed and car will roll again, I need to make a measurement on axles and besides a load of unfamiliar wiring (fit) and building my first intake manifold are the major jobs to do.
#40
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Re: Gen 1 Honda Insight Ground Control coilovers
OK man but you are making posts only about this thread being a help, that is no help, also there are many threads on the subject...... so I guess your right this and all threads do help. But you are wrong about the front shocks because GC makes none, the are only splitting up the kit for me. you are confusing me so Im sorry.
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