[QUOTE]Originally posted by Colin Andrews
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We got ours from AUSS2000 - but I think he has stopped making them now. You can buy them from Spoon Europe but be prepared to chop off your right arm.

With regards to Honda - the general concensus is that if the mod contributes or instigates a problem - the warranty will not cover it. BUT - they have to prove that the mod was at fault.

I recently had my car serviced - I have an aftermarket exhaust, filter and CAI - no probs at all.

 

Thanks for the advice Amuse Boy

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by bmarshall
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Aftermarket ECU's (for example Mugen or Spoon) tend to be mapped quite a bit leaner in these situations, with different acceleration fueling that gives better throttle response. This is one reason for better mpg with aftermarket ECU's.

this is also to do with the fact that the jap manufacturers tend to overfuel the engine on acceleration to keep cylinder temperatures down, avoid detonation which could hole pistons and therefore result in longer engine life and less warranty claims. The aftermarket tuners do away with this overfueling as you can actually get the engine to produce more power with less fuel, but with that much less of a safety margin. the net result is more power with better fuel economy.

richard

 

I have experienced a lesser version of this kangarooing in traffic but I have found that if I really focus on being smooth with letting the clutch up whilst giving her a few more revs the problem doesn't occur. I guess its like this, if u took a race horse for a very easy stroll it would be mighty pissed off.....I guess its the S's way of telling u the same thing.

 

When my local dealer spoke to Honda'a techie people, he was as good as told the same thing - the car is primarily designed to get up to the high rev range quickly and there is a pay off in that it is not so so competent at lower revs. I'll still look into any potential solutuions but in the meantime I'll just have to give it a bit more right foot