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Acceleration and the CVT

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:02 am
by liuftl
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?

thanks

Re: Acceleration and the CVT

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:10 pm
by Ronzuki
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.

Re: Acceleration and the CVT

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:41 pm
by WESHOOT2
And for mine, 17lb 17" wheels (and 22--24lb tire choices) made a HUGE diff.

Re: Acceleration and the CVT

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:25 am
by Ronzuki
That's right...aren't the stockers (wheel/tire combo) in the 45-50lb range?

Re: Acceleration and the CVT

Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:12 pm
by WESHOOT2
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.......