"Downshifting" CVT

CEXT · Nov 2, 2016

When going WOT, I notice the CVT revs up like it's holding a gear ratio, and it takes a bit of time for the needle to hit 6000 rpm. But there was one time, when it jumped straight to 5000 rpm, in the same way that a conventional automatic would do if you stepped on it and it downshifted. The power came on much stronger than normal, and I got pushed hard into my seat. However, I wasn't able to repeat it. Is there a certain combination of throttle input and position that would make the CVT behave in this way?

inv4zn · Nov 2, 2016

lol maybe the CVT belt slipped?
Weren't you the one that said fuckit to the break-in period and just WOTd everywhere as soon as you got the car?

Oh god terrible memories of my old Accord with the shitbox tranny slipping.

Billy4202 · Nov 2, 2016

If I give it half-throttle quickly (literally a quick stab), it'll usually do this too. If I floor it, it slowly builds. This is only when travelling at highway speed typically. Shoots up to ~4k RPM for quick passing.

It mimicked the whole downshifting two gears thing of a conventional auto, and it feels great. Its great to do this as "fuck you" move to someone who's cut you off

MutatedMango · Mar 27, 2019

CEXT said:
When going WOT, I notice the CVT revs up like it's holding a gear ratio, and it takes a bit of time for the needle to hit 6000 rpm. But there was one time, when it jumped straight to 5000 rpm, in the same way that a conventional automatic would do if you stepped on it and it downshifted. The power came on much stronger than normal, and I got pushed hard into my seat. However, I wasn't able to repeat it. Is there a certain combination of throttle input and position that would make the CVT behave in this way?

Try shifting into S from D and having eco mode off. This does exactly what you're describing

gtman · Mar 27, 2019

Holy thread resurrection!

hatchback_stance · Mar 27, 2019

Could this be removed with a tune on the CVT? I notice my CVT has a lot of build up on the turbo when peddle is to the metal, and there is next to no power output, even on a downshift

"Downshifting" CVT

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