Acceleration and the CVT

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liuftl
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lately ive been thinking of increasing initial acceleration in the kizashi, especially after the post that recommended the "pedalbox" throttle. Is this a trustworty modification that works? are there any other alternative modifications/driving techniques that can improve initial acceleration? can the cvt tran handle a higher acceleration?

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Ronzuki
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Initial standing-start acceleration is limited, by design, electronically due the fact that the JF011E is a boarder line adequate size unit to propel the Kizashi. If not limited by the controls, it would likely grenade prematurely. Sorry, no hole-shots in a CVT vehicle of any kind to my knowledge.

I can tell you with certainty what has dramatically increased my 82,000 mile car's throttle response, acceleration, and fuel economy was its very first CVT fluid and filters changes recently completed on the CVT.
Ron

2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded :D :D )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( :| sold)
WESHOOT2
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And for mine, 17lb 17" wheels (and 22--24lb tire choices) made a HUGE diff.
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Ronzuki
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That's right...aren't the stockers (wheel/tire combo) in the 45-50lb range?
Ron

2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded :D :D )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( :| sold)
WESHOOT2
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More like "52--58lb range"; even the GTS 18" 'lightweight' factory wheels weigh 28lb each.

I again refer to the Car & Driver article where they acceleration and braking tested a Mustang with both alloy and carbon-fiber wheels.......
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