Mods for best driving feel

[densify]

Hey all.
I'm making this thread to get some feedback on what everyone thinks are the top modifications to improve driving feel. By driving feel, I mean things like shifter response, throttle response, chassis composure, and even NVH.

I have a '17 EX-T coupe and some of my complaints are: the shifter is a bit rubbery feeling and not very smooth. The clutch engagement is also not smooth - the relation between clutch pedal to required throttle input is not linear and makes it difficult to drive smoothly in lower gears.

Lets hear your thoughts on best solutions for these kinds of things. I've seen mentions of removing the clutch delay valve and I'm interested in hearing more if anyone has anything to say about that. Thanks and happy Monday.

I know all of this information can be found by searching but I'd rather consolidate it in this thread and well, if you're tired of seeing this kind of post, simply move along.

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[teders]

I'm curious about the Acuity stage 1 shifter set, wondering if anyone has installed this and what the difference in feel is from stock. https://acuityinstruments.com/products/10th-gen-civic-stage-1-shift-kit

 

[densify]

I'm curious about the Acuity stage 1 shifter set, wondering if anyone has installed this and what the difference in feel is from stock. https://acuityinstruments.com/products/10th-gen-civic-stage-1-shift-kit

I'm also curious about shifter mods - I think the stock shifter is not smooth at all, it feels like I'm hitting gates all the time.
I would love to make it smoother and maybe even a little less notchy.

 

[E39_EmFive]

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[densify]

Ktuner, hands down best bang for your buck.

The moment I saw the thread about defeating rev-hang, I ordered one. Very excited for that.

 

[das borgen]

The moment I saw the thread about defeating rev-hang, I ordered one. Very excited for that.

I have a E36 M3 with a lightweight flywheel at 15lbs; compared to the 25lbs stock one. There's basically no artificial rev hang, and I absolutely don't find the Si rev hang to be objectionable.

Meh

 

[densify]

I have a E36 M3 with a lightweight flywheel at 15lbs; compared to the 25lbs stock one. There's basically no artificial rev hang, and I absolutely don't find the Si rev hang to be objectionable.

Meh

It's probably a combination of poor throttle response stock and a bit of delay in fuel cut that makes it seem so bad to me.
Does anyone with 6MT experience this sort of...oscillation? I notice when I am not smooth when taking off in first, the car will kind of buck back and forth and it seems to be affecting the fuel delivery...like the RPMs will behave similarly to the bucking.
I assumed it had to do with the engine mounts but I'm not quite sure. I did try installing a Hasport rear motor motor mount but that was too stiff and caused too many vibrations and rattles - now I'm running the stock mount filled with silicone.
Does anyone know if the engine play/slop would be improve by doing the same to any other mounts? I'm wondering if its possible to achieve something where when throttle input suddenly changes, the car/engine won't lash as much.

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

My #1 mod ('16 Civic Coupe/Touring) was to replace the OEM tires. Made a HUGE positive difference.

 

[Fastmodz]

Hey all.
I'm making this thread to get some feedback on what everyone thinks are the top modifications to improve driving feel. By driving feel, I mean things like shifter response, throttle response, chassis composure, and even NVH.

I have a '17 EX-T coupe and some of my complaints are: the shifter is a bit rubbery feeling and not very smooth. The clutch engagement is also not smooth - the relation between clutch pedal to required throttle input is not linear and makes it difficult to drive smoothly in lower gears.

Lets hear your thoughts on best solutions for these kinds of things. I've seen mentions of removing the clutch delay valve and I'm interested in hearing more if anyone has anything to say about that. Thanks and happy Monday.

I know all of this information can be found by searching but I'd rather consolidate it in this thread and well, if you're tired of seeing this kind of post, simply move along.

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[digidave]

It's probably a combination of poor throttle response stock and a bit of delay in fuel cut that makes it seem so bad to me.
Does anyone with 6MT experience this sort of...oscillation? I notice when I am not smooth when taking off in first, the car will kind of buck back and forth and it seems to be affecting the fuel delivery...like the RPMs will behave similarly to the bucking.
I assumed it had to do with the engine mounts but I'm not quite sure. I did try installing a Hasport rear motor motor mount but that was too stiff and caused too many vibrations and rattles - now I'm running the stock mount filled with silicone.
Does anyone know if the engine play/slop would be improve by doing the same to any other mounts? I'm wondering if its possible to achieve something where when throttle input suddenly changes, the car/engine won't lash as much.

I also have the '17 EX-T 6MT and notice the same bucking, particularly in 1st gear when crawling along at slow speed and was wondering about how to minimize it or make it go away entirely.

Other than that, the extremely long travel of the clutch seems to be my only other issue but it only really comes up in the lower gears and trying to start the damn thing some times.

 

[densify]

I also have the '17 EX-T 6MT and notice the same bucking, particularly in 1st gear when crawling along at slow speed and was wondering about how to minimize it or make it go away entirely.

Other than that, the extremely long travel of the clutch seems to be my only other issue but it only really comes up in the lower gears and trying to start the damn thing some times.

I do think the clutch travel is a tad long. I actually adjusted the clutch pedal to make the overall travel and engagement point a lot shorter and sooner and this help quite a bit. Now I just need to figure out why the car bucks so much.

 

[COOL COUPE]

I have a CVT and have the same issue ... at low speeds there is a "lull" in acceleration. My best thought is turbo lag ... the difference between below 1700 rpms when you have a 1.5 L only and then some boost on going.

 

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