Hi
I am thinking of getting my 2008 i-DTEC remapped and I would love to hear from anyone who has had a remap done on an i-DTEC.
BACKGROUND
OK so I've now handed back my Mazda 6 2.2 163bhp and have just bought a Honda Accord Tourer EX 2.2L Diesel i-DTEC 2008 (58) manual. Quite low mileage (21K). Fwiw, it had been used for towing a small trailer (I'm not sure if that's good or bad for the car!) IMO, it's ride is very much more comfortable than the Mazda, and the gear box is anabsolute dream - almost feels like an auto!
BUT compared to the Mazda this car feels so, so, so SLOW !!
According to Parkers (from memory) the Honda is 147bhp and 0-60 time is 9.8 secs, whereas the Mazda is 160 bhp and 0-6 is 8.8secs. i.e. On paper the Honda is 1.1 seconds slower, but it FEELS much slower that this.
About a year ago I got my 2007 iCTDI Accord remapped up to "180bhp" by Fahad and I was broadly very pleased with it. The only problem was that the old clutch wasnt up to the job and I serious hated the clunky, shuddering new clutch.
So I am seriously considerting getting a remap either from Fahad (or someone similar).
Key issues/questions:
- I have a 3 year warranty from Honda. Will remapping void this?
- And what if I get the DPF removed - what then?
- Have any of you managed to get your 8th Generations Honda i-DTECs into very high mileage... after a remap? (e.g. 200,000+ miles)
- How many BHP did you take your remapping to?
- Did you need a new clutch?
- With mostly sensible driving was your MPG negatively affected?
- Does your car leave smoke when accelerating hard ? (e.g. visible at night)
- Do you use premium quality diesel (e.g. from BP / Shell)
- Do you put 2 stroke oil into your fuel tank when you refill?
Any other advice?
Many thanks
J
I am thinking of getting my 2008 i-DTEC remapped and I would love to hear from anyone who has had a remap done on an i-DTEC.
BACKGROUND
OK so I've now handed back my Mazda 6 2.2 163bhp and have just bought a Honda Accord Tourer EX 2.2L Diesel i-DTEC 2008 (58) manual. Quite low mileage (21K). Fwiw, it had been used for towing a small trailer (I'm not sure if that's good or bad for the car!) IMO, it's ride is very much more comfortable than the Mazda, and the gear box is anabsolute dream - almost feels like an auto!
BUT compared to the Mazda this car feels so, so, so SLOW !!
According to Parkers (from memory) the Honda is 147bhp and 0-60 time is 9.8 secs, whereas the Mazda is 160 bhp and 0-6 is 8.8secs. i.e. On paper the Honda is 1.1 seconds slower, but it FEELS much slower that this.
About a year ago I got my 2007 iCTDI Accord remapped up to "180bhp" by Fahad and I was broadly very pleased with it. The only problem was that the old clutch wasnt up to the job and I serious hated the clunky, shuddering new clutch.
So I am seriously considerting getting a remap either from Fahad (or someone similar).
Key issues/questions:
- I have a 3 year warranty from Honda. Will remapping void this?
- And what if I get the DPF removed - what then?
- Have any of you managed to get your 8th Generations Honda i-DTECs into very high mileage... after a remap? (e.g. 200,000+ miles)
- How many BHP did you take your remapping to?
- Did you need a new clutch?
- With mostly sensible driving was your MPG negatively affected?
- Does your car leave smoke when accelerating hard ? (e.g. visible at night)
- Do you use premium quality diesel (e.g. from BP / Shell)
- Do you put 2 stroke oil into your fuel tank when you refill?
Any other advice?
Many thanks
J