Using Semi Manual Mode In An Acura RSX | Zun3s TV

[@rushnerd]

I had no CLUE the RSX had a feature like this for a manual mode. I might actually go with the RSX over the sport now, from a daily perspective.

[@4bangermafia]

A manual you can be in any gear you want. It's all mechanical. There's a reverse lockout on 6 speeds.

[@rsfantasy5052]

Anthony Gentili how you do that ?

[@juanherrera6063]

How would you do that ?

[@ethanmann9112]

If you ride the clutch enough in a manual dont matter what gear I lost all gears beside 4th at once drove it home 5 miles in traffic

[@4bangermafia]

If you ride the clutch. You wear the clutch not your gears

[@GREG10981]

I rather just have a semi manual cuz i can still be fast and cool while shifting and chill during auto

[@Sauczi]

it’s slower than auto

[@AJshady]

Have enough air fresheners?

[@ADChopz]

Moneyshifting is when you downshift into the wrong gear. Eg: if your in 3rd gear and you have to come to a stop on a 30 roll and you just downshift then that would be considered a “moneyshift” you can’t moneyshift in an automatic/CVT.

[@Jr-rr4sr]

okay so i have a auto rsx and i use the manual mode sometimes and when i am approaching a light i am usually in 3rd gear around 35 mph is it okay if i down shift to 1st or is that “money shifting”? i want to know if i am damaging my trans

[@jeremybussey5469]

@@Jr-rr4sr same

[@usertylerj772]

Get higher in the rpms to get a boost from VTEC

[@jeremysantos4753]

The k20a3 that the automatic, base rsx's have doesn't have the "power" type vtec. It's an economical version that engages at 2,200 rpm.

[@jeremysantos4753]

@@hondakid9170 But the only true "kick" sound that comes from the k20a3 is the sound of the stronger push rods ingaging I believe since the k20a3 has 2 lobe internals, not the traditional 3 lobe cams that practically every motor that has the "power" v tec that i talked about in my previous comment. Correct me if I'm wrong on the push rod sound.

[@jeremysantos4753]

@@hondakid9170 damn, for a 17 year old boy, im doing a bang up job paying attention to this stuff. Just shows my true passion for cars and the honda brand!!!

[@alexis_dc2]

Nice man. Now time for me to go try it on mine! I have a 2005 RSX.

[@Euonox]

1:11 You can start in 2nd if you want in a manual. It's just not very practical. 3rd would technically be possible but again, why burn the clutch and go slow.

[@masterv2041]

Depends on the car. I have a 2002 cavalier. 1st gear is designed for 1-5 mph or idling on hills. 2nd gear is very easy to start in. And 3rd is easy if you're on flat ground and can get the RPMS up.

[@isnowyazn]

@@masterv2041 Unless you’re stuck in snow or something, I still wouldn’t use 2nd gear because of the “lower torque” in starting gear. That car doesn’t have THAT much power, and 1st gear should be very manageable in those kinds of situations. And in no reason, should anyone be starting any kind of manual transmission vehicle off in 3rd gear. That’s unnecessary clutch wear and tear. I guarantee you that diesel trucks and high torque engine cars start off in 2nd, and they are totally fine. 3rd is just a no no.

[@nqhl4006]

Automanual = win

[@zun3stv386]

Also = fun!

[@wtfanissa7153]

I have a 2005 acura rsx and I wish I knew how to drive the semi manual mode 😢

[@waynwastaken]

just go do it? lol

[@danielfontanez2916]

Hi is the semi manual the transmission or just the gear box? I'm thinking of installing the rsx automatic gear box to my Honda civic automatic.

[@lyricallysilenced7436]

This dude is shifting as if he’s heading down the quarter mile in a big block, calm down buddy😂😂

[@StinkygooberTM]

Alright dumb question, I’m curious if you have to downshift, I’m sure you can downshift for engine braking when stoping without rev matching, but can you just go to a stop from 5th gear without downshifting? Also I’ve seen a lot of hate on the autos, I’m buying a 2005 base model auto rsx and I was wondering if you would recommend the car/ if you can get good power. Also one last think I swear, at 80k miles are there any services relating to the auto that you would recommend, like new auto tranny fluid

[@StinkygooberTM]

Chris Carrera Thanks a lot for the reply! I wish I could have found a type s or a manual but unfortunately where I live in Florida I couldn’t find anything, though I plan to work on this car a lot and I have a bunch of modifications I’d like to do to the suspension alone so hopefully at some point I can start working on a k24 swap to manual!

[@zebbybermingham3270]

@@StinkygooberTM i would suggest doing one thing at a time, im manual swapping my acura rsx-s right now and its costing me a shit tonne of money and a lot of time not driving

[@mohammadmusaitef6323]

I’ll sell you my 2006 rsx automatic 45xxx miles if your still on the market

[@DubShadow]

Late to this but hope you're enjoying the car regardless of auto or manual. Yes autos get a lot of hate but it still can be fun to drive. For me, it's my daily so auto is more for practicality but when I feel playful with the car, the semi-manual is still fun.

[@BubbasGarage]

@@StinkygooberTM how's the swap going? I just picked up a k24 swap type s and I love it.

[@amilcarlopez5796]

do u just shift or need to release the gas and then shift or?

[@jadonclower8136]

In 90% of shiftable automatic cars your not supposed to let of the gas when shifting and it can sometimes cause hard shifts or slow shifts if you do.

[@torvik2983]

Thanks

[@bustownbc2787]

What's the point of it..I don't understand the point of it when you have automatic as well

[@derickk_]

it gives you options. I personally like both and this is a nice example to have a mix of both especially if you're younger. my parents didnt want me to get a manual bc they were scared of the hills in our area so this give you a nice feeling.

[@Life_Is_Adventuree]

How many gears in semi manual.? Is it 6 gears too.?

[@michaelwebb7787]

On my 02 type s I can only shift up to 4th gear at a dead stop. Locked out of 5th and 6th until I’m moving

[@BubbasGarage]

I just bought an 02 and I can go into 5th/6th while at a stand still..

[@doubledownduosyt108]

I have the same car but everytime I go to move the gear selector over to this mode the car doesn’t do it and just stays in regular automatic mode. Anyone know how to fix this

[@happytadaa]

make sure your cable Isn't seized on the little H fork under the gearbox, also check the gear position sensor behind the driver wheel (big black box) they can also cause the semi auto to stop working.

[@happytadaa]

@@hondakid9170 I had it do it on mine. (seized up) also make sure the cable isn't stretched as mine did that also.

[@252Mixtape]

There’s possible to install paddle shifters for it?

[@kjay3026]

So how does my vtech keep messing up

[@gameslimited27]

It's probably the vtec pressure valve that needs to be replaced.

[@jacobhumphrey5879]

Your solenoid took a shit

[@ADChopz]

CVT’s are trash your better off getting a manual rsx if you want to drive manual. It may be hard but it’s better than having to buy a new car or even swapping to a manual transmission.

[@ADChopz]

Chris Carrera RSX’s were also sold with manual transmissions

[@codenamecucknextdoor2695]

@@hondakid9170 lol then how do I have a 05 rsx base with a 5 speed manual FROM FAXTORY

[@BubbasGarage]

@@hondakid9170 my 02 RSX type s is a 6 speed (granted the type s only came in manual), the base model you could get a 5 speed manual.

[@BubbasGarage]

@@hondakid9170 if I'm correct why did you say the base *only* came in manual lmao

[@JakeLewisReal]

@@hondakid9170 because OP said the RSX was a CVT, you were saying the RSX's are only offering traditional automatics, not CVT's. Everyone interpreted it as you saying the RSX is only available in Automatic and not manual lol.

[@shawnlibby675]

VTEC don't kick in until like 7300 RPMs I could imagine holding this thing in every automatic gear until 8K RPM considering VTEC kicks in in at 7 300 RPM on this does that mean to hold it till 8K like isn't that the way it was design Factory did tune it to have the horsepower to kick in 7300 RPM that's very high so do another video holding it through the gears but see the automatic do some VTEC

[@BubbasGarage]

@@hondakid9170 the base model rsx gets vtech at around 2200, its more of an "economy" engine (based off what I read, but my 02 type s is k24 swapped so idk.

[@BubbasGarage]

@@hondakid9170 honestly if you were anywhere near me I'd offer a race (friendly race ofc) just to see how the k24 swapped type s does against an si

[@BubbasGarage]

@@hondakid9170 thats what Im saying, just a friendly race for shits and giggles, also itd probably be closer than you think, Im still not perfect w manual

[@BubbasGarage]

@@hondakid9170 02, picked it up a week ago, but only got to drive it the past 2 days

[@Teggymania]

It doesn't fully engage until 4500 and the redline is at 6800.

[@landongocraxy798]

Doesn’t even know about his own car or really anything the engine in that car is meant to be in the revs😭

[@dilant9181]

I mean when it’s your first car or two you wanna learn and stuff, you just don’t start life by knowing everything

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

No straight pipe no fun

[@Galaxion.]

What an amateur!! SMH 😂

[@patmac7139]

This was dumb. Just buy a manual next time. The +/- on an automatic is meant for inclement weather and road conditions. It’s not meant to be driven like that all the time.

[@animecooch4646]

if you do it right now would it damage the car in any way though

[@anxi9675]

wait im confused so what happens if i drive like with the manual option

[@oioi6979]

@@anxi9675 don’t listen to that guy😭 you can drive with it in manual mode all you want. A car shouldn’t have 5 gears for you to choose from JUST for weather lol

[@fragban5994]

It’s sequential sport shift mode, it’s literally made to be used the way he’s using it.

[@Sauczi]

idiot, you’re thinking of the 2 gear tiptropic ones used for towing