I've been meaning to create a thread for my Insight for a while. Finally getting around to doing so. This thread will document modifications and share photos of whatever adventures it endures and how it does. I also don't want to spam the "What did you do to your G1 Insight?" thread too much.
Links:
Quick recap: Found this car on the IC classifieds out of boredom, ended up flying to Washington state to purchase it from the original owner, and drove it home to Delaware. Even took it up and down Pikes Peak.
Here are progress links of what I've done so far since purchasing the Insight:
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Modification list as of July 2023:
Exterior
Links:
- Intro post on IC
- The story of purchasing my Insight, then driving it home from Washington to Delaware.
Quick recap: Found this car on the IC classifieds out of boredom, ended up flying to Washington state to purchase it from the original owner, and drove it home to Delaware. Even took it up and down Pikes Peak.

- Sep. 22, 2021 - '97-01 Prelude radio, removed rear bumper and tail lights for cleaning
- Sep. 23, 2021 - rear wheelwell, rear beam cleaning
- Sep. 29, 2021 - window trim painted, RSX shift knob, cleaned dipstick, ATE Typ 200 brake fluid
- Oct. 6, 2021 - wetsanded/polished headlights, LED dome and map lights, BT radio module
- Oct. 9, 2021 - liftgate (Insight, HYBRID, H) and quarter window (ULEV) stickers
- Oct. 16, 2021 - exterior and engine bay detail
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Modification list as of July 2023:
Exterior
- Osram LEDriving HL H4 bulbs
- Clear coated headlights with Eastwood 2K DuraSpray, High Gloss
- One-off polar fleece tartan seat covers made by the previous owner
- 3M Crystalline tint - 70% on the windshield and side windows, 50% on liftgate
- Acura RSX base optional aluminum shift knob (08U92-S6M-200A)
- Full-size spare using factory Insight wheel
- LED bulbs in dome and map lights
- OEM RHD double-DIN radio trim
- Sony XAV-AX 4000 headunit
- Kenwood KFC-1666R speakers, front and rear
- '04-06 rear speaker brackets
- OEM security system (08E51-S84-100/08E55-S3Y-100)
- Updated cluster buttons from Scott
- OEM block heater, installed when new (08T44-SV4-100)
- Fumoto oil drain valve (F106N)
- Scott's upgraded aluminum belly panel
- Rebuilt transmission by Issac at Jue Motors
- Upgraded front axles (Trakmotive HO-8446/HO-8447)
- Scott's upgraded springs, front and rear
- 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Coil Spring Sleeves on rear springs (034-404-Z001)
- GAZ rear shocks
- LiBCM (RevD board) w/ 5AhG3 48S: 18S-, 18S-, 12S+
- Calpod clutch switch made by Natalya
- Isaac's +40% hack
- Cut WHT/GRN wire on DCDC