Vtec

Ash101 · 14th March 2012, 22:50

Just got hold of my first Type R and this will sound very novice...

I know what Vtec is and what it does but could someone please explain at what point does it kick in and how will I know?

Staffs Deltic · 14th March 2012, 22:55

VTEC kicks in around 5600rpm on a standard car (if I remember right). Engine sound will change and you will feel the pick up in acceleration. it is a very noticeable event so you should have no problem noticing it once you get the revs up (just make sure the car is warmed up first).

Stevo! · 14th March 2012, 22:56

I dont have one but it kicks in at 5.2k RPM and its fun

VTEC - Civinfo Wiki

J_H · 14th March 2012, 23:05

You can set the little LED indicator on the dash to light up when you enter VTEC, you'll need to enable it within the settings via the steering wheel and computer.

However, the more obvious way to notice is the pick up in acceleration and change in engine tone. Don't change gear until you have all the rev lights luminated!!

cookci · 14th March 2012, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_H

You can set the little LED indicator on the dash to light up when you enter VTEC, you'll need to enable it within the settings via the steering wheel and computer.

However, the more obvious way to notice is the pick up in acceleration and change in engine tone. Don't change gear until you have all the rev lights luminated!!

does that just light up based on rpm or is it more clever than that?

stoney · 14th March 2012, 23:48

nope its thick

J_H · 14th March 2012, 23:52

The VTEC indicator comes on when the VTEC solenoid is activated. ie my VTEC point has been lowered, so the led comes on when VTEC kicks in (yo!) and not at the original OEM crossover point.

The rev lights are based on RPM though.

RosscoMac · 14th March 2012, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_H

The VTEC indicator comes on when the VTEC solenoid is activated. ie my VTEC point has been lowered, so the led comes on when VTEC kicks in (yo!) and not at the original OEM crossover point.

The rev lights are based on RPM though.

Is this always the case? I'm sure I read somewhere that after someone had a remap bringing the Vtec point in earlier, the light still came on at the original RPM?

BDJW · 15th March 2012, 00:03

It's worth noting that Vtec is very addictive

J_H · 15th March 2012, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RosscoMac

Is this always the case? I'm sure I read somewhere that after someone had a remap bringing the Vtec point in earlier, the light still came on at the original RPM?

Pretty sure this is the case. However if anyone knows otherwise they normally share it quickly and I will hold my hand up in error and have learnt something new. I'm now questioning when my little light comes on and I'm certain it is the mapped crossing point...

geemac · 15th March 2012, 00:39

what does the vtec light look like?

ryko · 15th March 2012, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by geemac

what does the vtec light look like?

A red LED by the mph/kpm screen!

owen243 · 15th March 2012, 01:29

Oh its addictive! off for a little drive around south east london if anyones about

Milano Fn2 about

higham · 15th March 2012, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by RosscoMac

Is this always the case? I'm sure I read somewhere that after someone had a remap bringing the Vtec point in earlier, the light still came on at the original RPM?

my vtec comes on at 3600 i think and so does my light!

The Vision · 15th March 2012, 01:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by higham

my vtec comes on at 3600 i think and so does my light!

it does iirc....but it does depend on throttle pressure!

RosscoMac · 15th March 2012, 13:22

Cool, I must be talking crap then!

MMA-Monkey · 15th March 2012, 14:06

Resist the urge to change up things only start to get intresting at 5600rpm where most other cars would be screaming for a gear change.

Ash101 · 15th March 2012, 22:47

hit the "zone" for the first time today... woop. god save my license!

J_H · 15th March 2012, 22:58

mwahahaha

Staffs Deltic · 16th March 2012, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash101

hit the "zone" for the first time today... woop. god save my license!

Ha ha, bet you didn't need a light on the dash to tell you!

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