KoreanDrama
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Hey guys, question is in the title. Can regular use of the "S" Gear cause any damage to the car over time?
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What gnashing of gears are you talking about? The metal link belt is held at a different ratio in the V shaped sheaves (drive and driven clutch) to give a stepless transition from low to high ratio.The best output for performance will always be higher revs but for longevity, obviously you wouldn't want to keep gnashing gears all your car's life just for the hell of it. Better to save for a red-light challenge.
The CVT definitely loves to protect itself. Even tuning has been difficult because of it. And paired with a oversensitive ECU. Adding any power to this car requires a precise tune.What gnashing of gears are you talking about? The metal link belt is held at a different ratio in the V shaped sheaves (drive and driven clutch) to give a stepless transition from low to high ratio.
I'm just being a dick, I know what you mean and I certainly don't drive everywhere in L or S. It sure is fun when I do though and I'm sure Honda designed this CVT to protect itself just like any other modern transmission.
I treat the D, S & L modes like normal, sport and sportier found on some automatic transmissions.Oh, just an expression. If anything, Honda has proven that life begins at 7000rpm given the VTEC in the S2000. Generally though, I don't drive every day in S unless I'm in traffic and need to zip into different lanes. Still trying to get used to the CVT when I'm so used to a manual.
Ya this is like me. I regularly drive in D, sometimes pop into S just for a little fun and the other day at a "red light challenge" as posted above, I put it in L. Only had it in L twice though.I treat the D, S & L modes like normal, sport and sportier found on some automatic transmissions.
You won, right?the other day at a "red light challenge" as posted above, I put it in L.
Lol yes against an 8th gen accord.You won, right?
If you think S revs high, try LThe only thing I notice in S is that the idle revs are higher which puts you in the sweet spot for the turbo to do its thing. I don't think L will change the idle revs but I am sure the gearing (for lack of a better term) will be better for scooting in an out of lanes. I'll have to try it this week.