Driving to nowhere

jaydh · 13th February 2008, 12:06

As it was such nice weather where I live at the weekend, I decided to take the car out for a spirited drive through the country forest roads. This is the first time ive tested it properly other than a bit of quick acceleration now and then. I have to say im very impressed at the feedback through the wheel, handling, noise and pace. This is more sporty than any other family sized car ive driven. It handles very well and gives you confidence when you turn into a corner. Could this be the first family car that (sort of) doubles up as a weekend car?

Anyone else find this?

I have just come back from the states where a friend has the new Civic Coupe, just a shame they dont sell it here...

Jay

Unknownsoldier · 13th February 2008, 12:12

I love mine, and it is suprisingly quick, especially when going from a low gear, a few people never seem to get this?, (I always catch out the GTI's etc. round here with that (oh and the Honda badge that no one takes it seriously

), enjoy it

). How did you run it in if I may ask??

Tom

jaydh · 13th February 2008, 12:20

it is quite quick, passengers comment...annoyingly i have the i-shift gearbox (dads car so his order) which takes what seems like an age to change gear.

we ran it in by keeping it under 3k rpm with the odd burst up to 4k for first 1000miles

Jay

Unknownsoldier · 13th February 2008, 12:23

Oh right, not like my dakar rally style then

Tom

jaydh · 13th February 2008, 12:27

We decided to wait, my dad does it with all his cars so just did it with this one.

Think im going to take the long drive to the gym later on (its down a country lane)

Jay

allan40alt · 14th February 2008, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydh

it is quite quick, passengers comment...annoyingly i have the i-shift gearbox (dads car so his order) which takes what seems like an age to change gear.

we ran it in by keeping it under 3k rpm with the odd burst up to 4k for first 1000miles

Jay

But it's for moments like that you use the paddle shift. Great fun.

Even in 'auto' if it's not changing instantly then I ask the question as to whether it needs the modification doing to the i-Shift?

I've had it done and on my first long run it performed faultlessly. Brilliant.

jaydh · 14th February 2008, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

But it's for moments like that you use the paddle shift. Great fun.

Even in 'auto' if it's not changing instantly then I ask the question as to whether it needs the modification doing to the i-Shift?

I've had it done and on my first long run it performed faultlessly. Brilliant.

I always use the paddle shift, i find it better and more fun

it doesnt change instantly, you have to take your foot off the accelerator, hit the paddle etc etc... it doesnt take long (maybe 2secs) but with a proper manual its only 0.5 secs so it feels like ages. its a 2008 car so it has the latest software for i shift doesnt it?

allan40alt · 14th February 2008, 09:40

Have you tried keeping your right foot steady, to maintain revs, and flicking the paddles (or stick)? I find mine changes faster than I could with a manual clutch.

jaydh · 14th February 2008, 09:50

under acceleration i take my foot mostly off the accelerator to change gear otherwise it lurches kind of thing. if im driving smoothly i will only lift off a tad, but still its slower than i could do with a proper manual.

when i drive smoothly its not the issue, its when i accelerate harder than i find it hard to drive the car smoothly. cos i have to lift off wait for the change and then jump on the accelerator

Charles_Harding · 14th February 2008, 09:56

Like Allan40ALT I run an i-Shift.

Them paddles do it a treat!

"I intend to live forever.
So far so good!"

jaydh · 14th February 2008, 10:07

the paddles work well, but when your accelerating hard, i cant find a way to keep it smooth

in a proper manual, you will do the action so quick that you take your foot off the accelerator and back on again and feel a slight jerk. but with the i-shift, you cant put your foot back on the accelerator as quickly therefore you get the 2secs of no acceleration which doesnt exist in a proper manual

13th February 2008, 12:06	#1 (permalink)
jaydh Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Driving to nowhere As it was such nice weather where I live at the weekend, I decided to take the car out for a spirited drive through the country forest roads. This is the first time ive tested it properly other than a bit of quick acceleration now and then. I have to say im very impressed at the feedback through the wheel, handling, noise and pace. This is more sporty than any other family sized car ive driven. It handles very well and gives you confidence when you turn into a corner. Could this be the first family car that (sort of) doubles up as a weekend car? Anyone else find this? I have just come back from the states where a friend has the new Civic Coupe, just a shame they dont sell it here... Jay

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13th February 2008, 12:12	#2 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	I love mine, and it is suprisingly quick, especially when going from a low gear, a few people never seem to get this?, (I always catch out the GTI's etc. round here with that (oh and the Honda badge that no one takes it seriously ), enjoy it ). How did you run it in if I may ask?? Tom

13th February 2008, 12:20	#3 (permalink)
jaydh Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	it is quite quick, passengers comment...annoyingly i have the i-shift gearbox (dads car so his order) which takes what seems like an age to change gear. we ran it in by keeping it under 3k rpm with the odd burst up to 4k for first 1000miles Jay

13th February 2008, 12:23	#4 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oh right, not like my dakar rally style then Tom

13th February 2008, 12:27	#5 (permalink)
jaydh Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	We decided to wait, my dad does it with all his cars so just did it with this one. Think im going to take the long drive to the gym later on (its down a country lane) Jay

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have you tried keeping your right foot steady, to maintain revs, and flicking the paddles (or stick)? I find mine changes faster than I could with a manual clutch.

14th February 2008, 09:50	#9 (permalink)
jaydh Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	under acceleration i take my foot mostly off the accelerator to change gear otherwise it lurches kind of thing. if im driving smoothly i will only lift off a tad, but still its slower than i could do with a proper manual. when i drive smoothly its not the issue, its when i accelerate harder than i find it hard to drive the car smoothly. cos i have to lift off wait for the change and then jump on the accelerator

14th February 2008, 09:56	#10 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Like Allan40ALT I run an i-Shift. Them paddles do it a treat! *"I intend to live forever.* *So far so good!"*

14th February 2008, 10:07	#11 (permalink)
jaydh Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	the paddles work well, but when your accelerating hard, i cant find a way to keep it smooth in a proper manual, you will do the action so quick that you take your foot off the accelerator and back on again and feel a slight jerk. but with the i-shift, you cant put your foot back on the accelerator as quickly therefore you get the 2secs of no acceleration which doesnt exist in a proper manual