Thanks. The transmission seems to have a better feel too.Congrats 🎉 on the install. MPG will dip a bit due to overzealous throttle input but it’s okay. Happy engine happy Piloteer. Looking forward for longer-term results.
The 19 didn’t have any vibs on the highway before. I did notice the transmission seems more smoother.Installed one on my 2020 with 6300 miles. Subtle vibration in steering wheel at highway cruising speeds is gone. Car more responsive. I haven't noticed any difference in fuel mileage on the highway.
Which one did you get? Can you share a link?Just installed on my wife’s 19 EXL. Definitely drives like V6 now. She’s only got 20K miles. I should of done this sooner. Same on Honda for VCM. Hopefully the fuel economy doesn’t drop too much, lol.
Which one did you get? Can you share a link?
After installing it I didn’t think I would notice it much. Now it sounds and feels like a V6 is the only way I can describe it.I have the S-vcm coming in the mail. Sounds like a good addition.
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Yes, it's very noticeable, but in a good wayThank you.
I've been debating on this for a while.
A little surprised it's so noticeable.
When it is noticeable the most? I understand vcm is most active during highway and light throttle cruising. I am a new owner of a 17 and haven't felt it out quite yet but notice the deactivated cylinders.After installing it I didn’t think I would notice it much. Now it sounds and feels like a V6 is the only way I can describe it.
I haven’t gotten it yet on the highway. I did get up to 60 in an 55 zone and felt great. I’m a light throttle driver and it feels like it wants to go. The transmission shifts seem to feel better too. I think it’s worth it.When it is noticeable the most? I understand vcm is most active during highway and light throttle cruising. I am a new owner of a 17 and haven't felt it out quite yet but notice the deactivated cylinders.
I noticed that too. I zipped tied mine different than they recommended. I ran the power wire along the back side of the battery and round the positive terminal to the back side of the positive terminal.I recently purchased and installed the S-VCM. It maintains a constant 164 F so it works, no issues.
But FYI - they don't give you ANY slack in the wires at all. The way that they want you to zip tie everything together is pretty annoying to do given the short cable length. The power wire is long enough if you don't mind a cable just randomly laying in your engine bay. If it was only 12" longer, it could have been routed much neater and cleaner. I'm happy with the performance of the product but not the quality. The type of wire that they use is very cheap too. The insulation is rubbery and can be stripped off very easily.
If I had a complaint on S-VCM, it would be the light weight wiring. Just one size up would be an improvement. It is important not to lay the wiring on top of the battery, if you have an Acid Filled. These can emit vapors that can damage/corrode the wiring. I also recommended running the wire around the back of the battery.I recently purchased and installed the S-VCM. It maintains a constant 164 F so it works, no issues.
But FYI - they don't give you ANY slack in the wires at all. The way that they want you to zip tie everything together is pretty annoying to do given the short cable length. The power wire is long enough if you don't mind a cable just randomly laying in your engine bay. If it was only 12" longer, it could have been routed much neater and cleaner. I'm happy with the performance of the product but not the quality. The type of wire that they use is very cheap too. The insulation is rubbery and can be stripped off very easily.
That’s what I kinda did. Except I fed it between the positive post and battery routed it to the back connection on the positive side.If I had a complaint on S-VCM, it would be the light weight wiring. Just one size up would be an improvement. It is important not to lay the wiring on top of the battery, if you have an Acid Filled. These can emit vapors that can damage/corrode the wiring. I also recommended running the wire around the back of the battery.