~~~~~highway handling~~~~~

[steve_b1]

Originally Posted by Lowflyer

what I was experiencing before, but with the added weight in the rear cargo, I can cruise past tractor trailers without feeling battered.

Loading the car makes a huge difference in my experience too. Finally had 3 adult passengers and I was amazed at the transformation - handling and ride seemed so much more settled. To me this is just the nature of this vehicle; it's prone to quirkiness but at its core is in fact a non-quirky assuredness & direct utility that makes the Insight, contrary to what many "experts" write, one of the best buys in autos right now.

Off to play with tire pressures .

[freddy the mug]

I find the Insight to have absolutely no play in the steering, at first I didn't like it but now I look forward to driving it for my daily commute. I just twitch less now.
P.S. I am running 50psi all around. It took me 2 months to get used to the harder ride but am liking it too.

[le0001]

50?? No typo?

[egads]

Originally Posted by le0001

50?? No typo?

Some people are gluttons for punishment. That said, I do run the pressures up a little. About 38 i think. But having just done a short (500 mile) trip I did find the new Michelin tires made a world of difference in the handling.

[bikingfencer]

I just think the steering is "busy", probably because of short wheel base and undersized tires.

[JamesK-insight]

Originally Posted by zurk

it should not drift AT ALL. i can let go of my steering and it will stay dead straight for miles. you have a major defect somewhere. i'd suggest a wheel alignment and tire rotation and ask the dealer to inspect the vehicles steering closely.

I had the same thing... It was traced to the rear wheel alignment being out. Once corrected it's straight as an arrow. Interestingly both rears were out by exactly the same amount!

Heavy winds can prove interesting (especially with a roofbox), but no different to other small cars.


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[talonmike]

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[Cobb]

James, did they shim it? Was it lowered? Strange why both rears would be off, unless you jumped something in it?