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Hey guys so i recently bought a Ktuner 1.2 with a tsp stage 1 non si tune. I own a 2017 civic ex hatch cvt. I am seeing all over the forums “sport mode” and maps 1-3. From
My understanding map 3 is only for the si. What is the difference in all the maps 1-3? Also what is sport mode since my car doesn’t have a button for that, or is that a map? I have a S in my cvt but it stands for Second. Sorry for the noon questions it’s my first time modding my car.
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Forget about the Sport button, you don't have an Si. Your car has an Econ button instead.

Your TSP tune comes with 3 different maps. Map 1 being low-ish power, Map 2 being a bit more powerful and Map 3 is the high power tune.

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They are switchable via the cruise control buttons. Ktuner explains how to switch maps in detail here:
http://www.ktuner.com/KTunerHelp/on_the_fly_map_switching.htm

Note: When you start the car up it will always revert to Map 1 unless you keep your KTuner plugged in. In that case it would revert to your last used map.

You can also press the Econ button to switch to a reduced power tune while in any of the normal maps.
 
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Forget about the Sport button, you don't have an Si. Your car has an Econ button instead.

Your TSP tune comes with 3 different maps. Map 1 being low-ish power, Map 2 being a bit more powerful and Map 3 is the high power tune.

Screenshot_20210419-040550.png


They are switchable via the cruise control buttons. Ktuner explains how to switch maps in detail here:
http://www.ktuner.com/KTunerHelp/on_the_fly_map_switching.htm

Note: When you start the car up it will always revert to Map 1 unless you keep your KTuner plugged in. In that case it would revert to your last used map.

You can also press the Econ button to switch to a reduced power tune while in any of the normal maps.
Thanks! So would you recommend map 1 for daily driving, 2 when I want a little bit better experience and 3 every once in a while? I’m trying to make the car last a long time so I don’t wanna abuse it. How often should I leave it in map 2 and 3? How often do you use map 3?
 

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Thanks! So would you recommend map 1 for daily driving, 2 when I want a little bit better experience and 3 every once in a while? I’m trying to make the car last a long time so I don’t wanna abuse it. How often should I leave it in map 2 and 3? How often do you use map 3?
these questions are very much subjective and no one will be able to reply to your query
however I would advise you to look at your AFRs on TSP
I have heard that TSP has rich AFRs
 

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Forget about the Sport button, you don't have an Si. Your car has an Econ button instead.

Your TSP tune comes with 3 different maps. Map 1 being low-ish power, Map 2 being a bit more powerful and Map 3 is the high power tune.

Screenshot_20210419-040550.png


They are switchable via the cruise control buttons. Ktuner explains how to switch maps in detail here:
http://www.ktuner.com/KTunerHelp/on_the_fly_map_switching.htm

Note: When you start the car up it will always revert to Map 1 unless you keep your KTuner plugged in. In that case it would revert to your last used map.

You can also press the Econ button to switch to a reduced power tune while in any of the normal maps.
is there any way of using on-the-fly map change for non-Si CVT 1.5T?
 


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Thanks! So would you recommend map 1 for daily driving, 2 when I want a little bit better experience and 3 every once in a while? I’m trying to make the car last a long time so I don’t wanna abuse it. How often should I leave it in map 2 and 3? How often do you use map 3?
There's two schools of thought on this, both work. I think it really depends on your driving style.

If you drive conservatively and only push it hard here and there, you could leave it in Map 3 all the time. Driving around at mostly low rpm isn't stressing anything much.

On the other hand if you get on it quite a bit, Map 2 is a good one to use. It still has noticeably better power and driveability than stock, but at 16.5 psi, stress is reduced in high throttle situations.

Since I like to get on it fairly regularly and wanted to make the drivetrain last, I mostly used Map 2.

But really, the thing is, you can help control reliability with your right foot, no matter what map you use.

Side note... I NEVER used TSP's Map 1. :cool:

is there any way of using on-the-fly map change for non-Si CVT 1.5T?
Of course, as long as your particular ECU supports the feature.
 
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There's two schools of thought on this, both work. I think it really depends on your driving style.

If you drive conservatively and only push it hard here and there, you could leave it in Map 3 all the time. Driving around at mostly low rpm isn't stressing anything much.

On the other hand if you get on it quite a bit, Map 2 is a good one to use. It still has noticeably better power and driveability than stock, but at 16.5 psi, stress is reduced in high throttle situations.

Since I like to get on it fairly regularly and wanted to make the drivetrain last, I mostly used Map 2.

But really, the thing is, you can help control reliability with your right foot, no matter what map you use.

Side note... I NEVER used TSP's Map 1. :cool:


Of course, as long as your particular ECU supports the feature.
How to find out whether a certain ECU supports or not
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