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MetroMPG · 11-06-2021, 07:13 PM

Thanks for the reply! I take it you've looked into disabling assist? I'm sure others have, but my searching uncovered nothing about doing this in a CVT Civic.

And, yes, I know that without assist, the engine + CVT combo in this car is a dog - I've experienced it. But I'm used to driving a 74 hp Mirage and 50 hp Metro/Firefly. It's all relative.

Coasting in N and disabling assist at will would be the ideal combination, but otherwise I see your point about just using the "engine braking" regen.

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