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Update @ 54K.
Been a while since I've updated this thread. Few new things since my last post:
TRS Morimoto HID Kit
One of my biggest gripes coming from the Speed 3 to the Civic was the lack of HIDs. I fixed that last year with a Morimoto HID Kit from The Retrofit Source. I've been running this kit for around 18 months. Here are my impressions so far:
Likes:
TSP Stage 1 Tune
As mentioned in the previous post, my last oil analysis was very favorable on the K-Tuner base maps. I decided to take the plunge and try out the TSP Stage 1 tune.
Likes:
I very much enjoy the K-Tuner base maps. But I have to admit that I really enjoy the smooth power delivery from TSP. I was very used to power falling flat after 5.5K RPMs. TSP builds boost all the way to 6K. Unlike some, I am not experiencing clutch slip on Map 2 or Map 3. Though there's plenty of wheel slip to accompany this tune.
Fuel economy definitely took a hit in all environments except when cruising. I am chalking it up to the overly aggressive throttle mapping. That said, the tune is not resulting in any noticeable accelerated wear. So I'll continue to run on Map 2 until a better option comes along.
Latest analysis on TSP Stage 1, driven primarily on Map 2:
Been a while since I've updated this thread. Few new things since my last post:
- TRS Morimoto HID kit
- TSP Stage 1 Tune
TRS Morimoto HID Kit
One of my biggest gripes coming from the Speed 3 to the Civic was the lack of HIDs. I fixed that last year with a Morimoto HID Kit from The Retrofit Source. I've been running this kit for around 18 months. Here are my impressions so far:
Likes:
- Complete "drop-in" kit including bulbs, ballasts, wiring harness, adapters and fuses. All I supplied was heavy duty double sided tape and wire ties.
- Great light output with matching color to the LED side markers.
- While forward visibility is excellent, output to the L/R sides is very limited.
TSP Stage 1 Tune
As mentioned in the previous post, my last oil analysis was very favorable on the K-Tuner base maps. I decided to take the plunge and try out the TSP Stage 1 tune.
Likes:
- Linear power through 6K (no drop-off).
- Responsive throttle input (at the expense of fuel economy).
- No adjustable throttle padding or throttle response.
- Map 3 improvements are negligible over Map 2 on 91 octane.
I very much enjoy the K-Tuner base maps. But I have to admit that I really enjoy the smooth power delivery from TSP. I was very used to power falling flat after 5.5K RPMs. TSP builds boost all the way to 6K. Unlike some, I am not experiencing clutch slip on Map 2 or Map 3. Though there's plenty of wheel slip to accompany this tune.
Fuel economy definitely took a hit in all environments except when cruising. I am chalking it up to the overly aggressive throttle mapping. That said, the tune is not resulting in any noticeable accelerated wear. So I'll continue to run on Map 2 until a better option comes along.
Latest analysis on TSP Stage 1, driven primarily on Map 2: