AllureCynthia
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- First Name
- Cynthia
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- Sep 30, 2021
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- California, OC
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- 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback
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Hey y'all,
I have a 2018 Civic Hatchback Sport MT. I've been REALLY debating on a tune for the past month and finally pulled the trigger. I'm in CA and do have a few concerns.
1) I only have 91 in my area. I usually use costco gas and occasionally fill up with shell 91. I've read about higher knock #'s w lower quality gas. I'm interested in hearing some thoughts about using ONLY 91. I'm not really looking to add the blend people recommend unless I really have to. I didn't really think of this too much until after I bought the tune and read more about the quality needed. I was under the impression 91 is minimum and enough. Now i'm a bit hesitant because I dont have 93 in my area. Only 100 and to me that's not really worth it anymore.
2) I tried going through GTmans's thread on reliability, but I noticed most people have bolt ons. (I wasn't able to go through it all). My car is completely stock bolt on free besides a Greddy Supreme SP catback. I plan on using only phearable's 1.5 map. I'm still a bit concerned about the clutch going out, but decided to just go for it anyways. Especially after knowing phearable's tune is known for being smooth and easier on the car. Any insight on that yet?
3) Hypothetically speaking... anyone with a tune in Cali? The emission thing is something I may or may not experience with. Hypothetically.. if it's stock. Will that be enough? I've heard people going as far as getting a new ECU.
4. The Non-si is known for weaker rods. I don't plan on pushing it hard at all, but could someone take the time to explain to me what to be careful for? Also why is it recommended to only "send" it around 4000+ rpm? and never in 5-6 gear.
Overall, I'm really excited about it still I really appreciate it if you read this far. Thank you!
I have a 2018 Civic Hatchback Sport MT. I've been REALLY debating on a tune for the past month and finally pulled the trigger. I'm in CA and do have a few concerns.
1) I only have 91 in my area. I usually use costco gas and occasionally fill up with shell 91. I've read about higher knock #'s w lower quality gas. I'm interested in hearing some thoughts about using ONLY 91. I'm not really looking to add the blend people recommend unless I really have to. I didn't really think of this too much until after I bought the tune and read more about the quality needed. I was under the impression 91 is minimum and enough. Now i'm a bit hesitant because I dont have 93 in my area. Only 100 and to me that's not really worth it anymore.
2) I tried going through GTmans's thread on reliability, but I noticed most people have bolt ons. (I wasn't able to go through it all). My car is completely stock bolt on free besides a Greddy Supreme SP catback. I plan on using only phearable's 1.5 map. I'm still a bit concerned about the clutch going out, but decided to just go for it anyways. Especially after knowing phearable's tune is known for being smooth and easier on the car. Any insight on that yet?
3) Hypothetically speaking... anyone with a tune in Cali? The emission thing is something I may or may not experience with. Hypothetically.. if it's stock. Will that be enough? I've heard people going as far as getting a new ECU.
4. The Non-si is known for weaker rods. I don't plan on pushing it hard at all, but could someone take the time to explain to me what to be careful for? Also why is it recommended to only "send" it around 4000+ rpm? and never in 5-6 gear.
Overall, I'm really excited about it still I really appreciate it if you read this far. Thank you!
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