10th Generation Civic Owners/ FanClub Discussion Thread

[Rahat083144]

thats why i never bother with mixing and go for pure hobc buddy...

It's a hassle and I don't prefer it. I noticed excessive carbon on the exhausts when I was running pure HOBC, that's why I dialled back. And sure enough the car runs smoother now and the exhausts aren't as heavily coated with carbon.

[usman1texh]

Ok first of all none of these tests are at stock boost pressure. The first one which reads out 18.55 psi is running +6psi map. Because although in theory this map should push out 21 psi but the actual boost remains around 18-19 psi.
And the rest of the resuls are much higher boost maps. The test 5 looks like a 30psi map which will simply blow the CVT to bits. As of now the max boost map on cvt is 21 psi.
Running stock I got 155 whp @salik990
And I got 186 whp on +6psi map

[usman1texh]

Sorry I hit reply by mistake. Wanted to add a few more points. Honestly with the +6psi map and a few bolt ons the CVT is already putting out a lot of power. Anything above this and the transmission will fail very quickly. The civic manual turbo will be able to handle a lot more power and torque. The CVT transmission has already reached its limit with 180-200 whp in my opinion

[ujaved1]

Guys need some advice. I was getting seat covers adjusted/seat bolts tightened at honda city sales due to some noise from the rear seat. Sadly, the guy by mistake tightened one nut too much and broke of the head which means the seat cannot be properly fixed. I'm talking about one of the two 10mm bolts near the bottom of the seat.
Now, they are offering me to to do a small weld to pull out the screw but I had a chat with honda multan road and they were very concerned about the fuel tank which is pretty close. They want to remove the fuel tank and then do this.
I understand there are proper screw extractors and coupled with drilling bits, may be this can be achieved without a weld as well.
Confused about which approach to take as i dont like the fuel tank removal option either. Is there any other setup which has more advanced tools for such a situation? Would appreciate some guidance on the matter.
Thanks.

[autophile]

Did you check with any machinist (kharadia)

[ujaved1]

Honestly, no. Did talk to 2 dealerships though and the whole fuel tank/weld thing put me off...

[jklodhi]

I would say try to find some local arrangement and do t go for this welding and fuel tank removal thing . Accept it and continue using it as such

[salik990]

My civic turbo exhaust tips is getting black is it coz of HOBC only?

[jklodhi]

May be as I had same experience. After cleaning it, started using mix combination of Hisuper and Hioctane and now there is no sign of black tip.

[Rahat083144]

My civic turbo exhaust tips is getting black is it coz of HOBC only?

I don't know how people say 'im running HOBC in my Grande' or 'im running HOBC in my Swift'. Personally I've never had a car that responded well to pure HOBC (other than giving better mileage which always happens). Bought Dewan Lancer 1.3 Auto brand new in 2006. After few thousand Kms it started pinging. I switched to HOBC and it magically disappeared. So I kept using it. At about 20k Kms when I went for tuning I discovered that the plugs, intake and throttle body were full of carbon. My mechanic advised me to stop using pure HOBC. And yes, after that I didn't have as much carbon. Probably there was unburned fuel causing that.

Even in my ex Reborn and now CL9 which have 10.5 compression ratios, the absolute max HOBC I sometimes mix is Rs 1000 with every tankful. Otherwise car starts sounding rough. Same for Turbo, too much carbon on exhaust tips should mean too much deposits on catcon too. That's why I'm a bit apprehensive. Not to mention the fact that I sleep well cuz I know if it starts knocking, I can always go to a higher HOBC mix to solve that.

[Rahat083144]

Drove the Turbo after a few days and here's some observations:

• the torque and CVT combo is just unbelievable. Touched 100 kmph without crossing 2k rpms, easy!
• I definitely prefer the feel of 8th Gen's floor hinged gas pedal over the Turbo's. It was so much more conducive to quick flooring
• it definitely reduces coolant. Hard to put a number to it but I would say 50ml per 1k Kms. Can't see any visible leaks. Have had to bring it to max level the second time, over the 6.1k Kms that I have driven it
• checked battery water, which is a pain. Have to use a screwdriver and the 5th cell lies exactly under the battery terminal so no way to reach it. Good news is that I didn't have to add any, as always.

[usman1texh]

Direct injection turbo engines are notorious for producing black soot. I've hardly ever seen a DI turbo engine that doesn't have some soot on tail pipes.
Running rich is also a reason for excessive soot because the unburnt fuel comes out as black carbon. I wouldn't personally worry about it too much.

[imranchughtai]

Try hydrogen cleaning if you are in Lahore. Motor Clean is a good service on Walton Road opposite Packages Mall.

[khuram2703]

After hearing same in my car....i feel that it is highly sensitive on fuel even a 10 to 14 liters mix in 47 liters tank make this sound appears

[khuram2703]

Exactly...

[khuram2703]

Have a 10mm ring spanner in your car tool kit to make neg terminal loose in order to check that 5 cell....do check it otherwise that particular cell will be dead.....and a 5 Rs. Coin is best for checking batt water....

[highroller]

How did u map 6 psi configuration?
Do you have flash pro device? I saw they go for sale for 695. On other forums read good feedback abt ktuner too..

[pesh01]

wao! what an idea sir ji ! Everything will reset.... Go for maintenance free battery imported one with more amp's but with same terminal size....pre installed batteries are worth less ......zamanay k sath chalo.......

[arkhitekt]

Yes the 5 Rupee old bigger coin is perfect to open them BUT These + like caps are absolutely stupid and pathetic. I don't get why did they have to make it hard for no reason

[khuram2703]

Great idea