The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

[gtman]

TSP1 is a nice tune. And shines at higher rpm. The base starter tunes with aggressive tweaks tend to feel livelier at low rpm but fade up top.

As far as 91, you'll be fine. Big upgrade over stock. You could always add a gallon of E85 per tank to up the octane.

Go ahead and tune. You won't believe the difference. Phearable also offers their tune free (gotten solid reviews) with a KTuner purchase.

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[Umbra]

TSP1 is a nice tune. And shines at higher rpm. The base starter tunes with aggressive tweaks tend to feel livelier at low rpm but fade up top.

As far as 91, you'll be fine. Big upgrade over stock. You could always add a gallon of E85 per tank to up the octane.

Go ahead and tune. You won't believe the difference.

Awesome man t

TSP1 is a nice tune. And shines at higher rpm. The base starter tunes with aggressive tweaks tend to feel livelier at low rpm but fade up top.

As far as 91, you'll be fine. Big upgrade over stock. You could always add a gallon of E85 per tank to up the octane.

Go ahead and tune. You won't believe the difference.

Thats great to hear, I'm on verge of buying my ktunerV1.2 they're offering the TSP free with it at the moment. Would you say at low rpms you can still feel the difference between the tune and stock?

 

[gtman]

Would you say at low rpms you can still feel the difference between the tune and stock?

Yes but the real difference happens after 3,000 rpm. Derek (TSP/lMW) keeps things soft down low to protect the CVT.

 

[NewCivicRs]

Personally, I'd just start with a KTuner Starter 21. Tweak throttle and use early spool. That's a great combo for around town driving.

See if these threads helps you:

https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/have-a-turbo-and-a-cvt-considering-a-tune-read-this.31242/

https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/my-ktuner-experience-an-ongoing-journal.29033/

You use early spool for CVT? Wow..

 

[Umbra]

Yes but the real difference happens after 3,000 rpm. Derek (TSP/lMW) keeps things soft down low to protect the CVT.

Gotcha, and I take it you drive a CVT right? Lol if so how long have you been using the tune and hows your car?

 

[gtman]

Gotcha, and I take it you drive a CVT right? Lol if so how long have you been using the tune and hows your car?

Just read the entire first post of this thread for all your answers.

You use early spool for CVT? Wow..

When I ran the KTuner starter tunes? Absolutely.

 

[Umbra]

91 oct, CVT, what else do we expect?
Mine also CVT, and this car even conservatively tuned can beat stock Mini Cooper S F56 and "ALMOST" on pair with JCW 3 door F56 in acceleration ?

We don't expect it to turn like BMW M2 hahaha.
This guy @Virhan blown up his civic by using inappropiate, rubbish gas 85 oct LOL

Alright thanks guys. I'll read from the beginning lol. And yeah I aint tryna blow my car lol I defintely recognize its a cvt but I do love it and know I can get more out of it. Gonna run the TSP and see how it goes. Keep reading good things. Once I get more knowledge I'll dive into tweaking settings. Since I don't wanna really mess with the unknown.

 

[Umbra]

Try Ktuner/Hondata Basemap first.
It is the most conservative tune.
My tuner even lower the boost.
If it is not enough for you, then go for TSP, maybe with 93 octane.
I think the key is using tune which suitable for us, like climate, fuel, transmission.

TSP is great if your fuel and climate supporting that.

Yeah since I only have 91 octane available I might consider it. I've been reading alot from TSP cali users that 91 is good, obviously 93 might present a little more power but nothing too noticeable. I really like the sounds of how lenient TSP is, as I plan to add bolt ons. But I keep reading the TSP makes the cvt a completely different car

 

[NewCivicRs]

Yeah since I only have 91 octane available I might consider it. I've been reading alot from TSP cali users that 91 is good, obviously 93 might present a little more power but nothing too noticeable. I really like the sounds of how lenient TSP is, as I plan to add bolt ons. But I keep reading the TSP makes the cvt a completely different car

No it's not just about power gain, but safety for the engine.

 

[Umbra]

No it's not just about power gain, but safety for the engine.

Yeah with the knock control? People say they record around low to high 50's with the CVT TSP

 

[gtman]

Yeah with the knock control? People say they record around low to high 50's with the CVT TSP

What I'd do since you're new to tuning is just start on a KTuner base tune. Run it on 91 and see what you think. Get familiar with the quick adjustments and learn about datalogging and what parameters to keep your eye on.

I mean there's nothing wrong with starting out on a locked tune like TSP but getting some understanding of tuning basics first is a good idea too. Those available quick enables and adjustments really change the feel of the tune to suit your driving style.

 

[Umbra]

What I'd do since you're new to tuning is just start on a KTuner base tune. Run it on 91 and see what you think. Get familiar with the quick adjustments and learn about datalogging and what parameters to keep your eye on.

I mean there's nothing wrong with starting out on a locked tune like TSP but getting some understanding of tuning basics first is a good idea too. Those available quick enables and adjustments really change the feel of the tune to suit your driving style.

Gotcha ill try that. I mean ill have the TSP Flash ready to upload at any time anyways. Just gotta do some research and see how and what to tune

 

[Umbra]

What I'd do since you're new to tuning is just start on a KTuner base tune. Run it on 91 and see what you think. Get familiar with the quick adjustments and learn about datalogging and what parameters to keep your eye on.

I mean there's nothing wrong with starting out on a locked tune like TSP but getting some understanding of tuning basics first is a good idea too. Those available quick enables and adjustments really change the feel of the tune to suit your driving style.

So the adjustments I can make all deal with psi levels on individual gears ?

 

[gtman]

No. You're thinking of boost by gear.

Here's the thing. This thread specifically is where owners with tuned cars post their info and I'm compiling the reliability data and tuning stats.

It isnt meant to be a tuning tutorial thead. Please don't take this the wrong way but you are veering things way off course here.

I suggest you start your own topic and ask questions there. Fair enough?

 

[Umbra]

No. You're thinking of boost by gear.

Here's the thing. This thread specifically is where owners with tuned cars post their info and I'm compiling the reliability data and tuning stats.

It isnt meant to be a tuning tutorial thead. Please don't take this the wrong way but you are veering things way off course here.

I suggest you start your own topic and ask questions there. Fair enough?

Gotcha man, thanks for all the input. Either way my head is in the right spot with starting out with a tune lol

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