All New 2016 Civic

**EQAddict** · June 20th, 2017 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

Drove my Civic hard earlier today with repeated flat-out acceleration and then braking and accelerating again during overtakes.

This is when the CVT feels really weird. Power is there but the engine droning at 6000 rpm is annoying.

When the car "downshifts" it doesn't start at 4500 rpm then climbs to 6500. It just stays at the 5500-6500 rpm range, hence the droning.

This will take some getting used to. Although generally I've adjusted my driving style where I don't need to drive like this just to get good pace. It's more efficient to maintain momentum than braking hard and accelerating rapidly.

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Thats when you realize the advantages of having a paddle shifter

My jazz CVT sounds like that when i leave it in auto mode. But going "manual" with the paddle shifters totally changes the character and sound and driving feel.

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**jut703** · June 20th, 2017 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Thats when you realize the advantages of having a paddle shifter

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Yeah. Speed-wise, what my transmission does is the fastest way to go as it's always at peak power. But feel-wise, having fake shifts through paddle shifters is more engaging.

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**EQAddict** · June 20th, 2017 05:42 PM

I wonder if you can retrofit paddle shifters.....

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**jut703** · June 20th, 2017 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by ssaloon

Jut, stock suspension ka pa? I guess with the lower ground clearance, we can get away with upsizing the rims without the need for using lowered suspension.

Yes stock suspension bro. No need for a drop IMO - aesthetically it looks alright even with bigger wheels:

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**vinrem** · June 20th, 2017 05:56 PM

Sir Jut, d ba you have an altis? Yung altis CVT din d ba? So what's the difference between the two?

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**arvs18** · June 20th, 2017 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

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Ganda talaga ng Piano Black grill mo Sir

Bagay na bagay. Nagbblend sya sa kulay ng sasakyan mo.

I was wondering if maganda kaya sya tignan sa Honda City 2017 Tafetta White. Mas prefer ko kasi yung kagaya nung sayo Sir na shiny parin, compared sa mga matte paint or plasti-dip.

**jut703** · June 20th, 2017 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by vinrem

Sir Jut, d ba you have an altis? Yung altis CVT din d ba? So what's the difference between the two?

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My Altis was a manual. 😊 I sold it already though.

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**jut703** · June 20th, 2017 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by arvs18

Ganda talaga ng Piano Black grill mo Sir

Bagay na bagay.

I was wondering if maganda kaya sya tignan sa Honda City 2017 Tafetta White. Mas prefer ko kasi yung kagaya nung sayo Sir na shiny parin, compared sa mga matte paint or plasti-dip.

I find plastidipped grills cheap. I had my grill repainted talaga. Hindi pa yan yung talagang kintab niyan because i havent had it buffed after drying it.

Going back to my friend's paint shop next week to have it buffed and probably have the whole car waxed

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**arvs18** · June 20th, 2017 06:00 PM

Post some pictures sir pag napa buff nyo na. Drool worthy nyan for sure yung itsura hehe

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**ssaloon** · June 20th, 2017 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

I find plastidipped grills cheap. I had my grill repainted talaga. Hindi pa yan yung talagang kintab niyan because i havent had it buffed after drying it.

Going back to my friend's paint shop next week to have it buffed and probably have the whole car waxed

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Will the piano black finish be the same fingerprint magnet as the stock chrome parts? I'm thinking of having my car's chrome parts dechromed, but torn about going matte or glossy...