Mine shifts at around 12mph from first to second. But I use the paddles to drive anyway. The one thing I don't like is if I'm in 2nd and I'm coming out a corner it shifts down to first and you can't turn that feature off. When it won't got up into a higher gear just leave it in that gear for best fuel economy. I find to stop the down shift put the car in neutral till you stop. When Changing gear take your foot off the accelerator in between each gear like it's a manual with clutch peddle as it's better for the clutch health on these cars apparently. Nice vid I been secretly watching the development of this car. 🖤
In a semi automatic ur not supposed to take your foot of accelerator when gear is being changed this is bad as the car stutters because it’s not built to have a clutch
This is a great video man! thanks! I recently passed my driving test in my i-shift, Up until this point I've been using the auto box, now that i can drive on my own, I've wanted to better get to grips with the manual side of things in the car. This has been the best demonstration of how to do that!
I've got this gear box also 2007 civic 1.8 best way to to use the ishift auto is everytime you hit 2.500/800 revs just let go of the gas it goes straight into the next gear... In the beginning it was horrible to drive but once i figured that out it always changes the gears and you don't even get that jerk every time it changes, its as smooth as a normal manual gearbox. Its basically the same concept just without clutch pedal on a normal manual you take your foot off the gas to press the clutch, this one you just let go off the gas and feel the subtle gear change..... This is only when you are driving normally like how you would drive a normal manual car not when racing , if want to race with it the gears will change at higher rpm can't tell you which rpm, it all depends on how hard you press the gas pedal but same applys just let go of the gas and it will change gear...
This is a very misunderstood gearbox. The best way of thinking about it is that this is a manual with automated gear change (like you say). Lags between shifts are the same as if you would change gears manually. Yes, it is slower that dsg or torque converter, but is much more simple and reliable and needs no service. Once you get used to it - you can really love it.
It’s similar to MMT that Toyota used in some models,it’s really awful. You never used to it because it can hesitate specially when you stop start at traffic/ junctions which is extremely annoying and even dangerous. The VW developed DSG is 100% superior.(I had both).all DSG needs is gearbox fluid change each 80K.many people neglect this,then come and cry why their gearbox is damaged.
You've got a technical problem somewhere. I have the same 2007 iShift and it changes up around 2,200 rpm, which is about right. I really don't like the iShift, the gear changes are jerky and sluggish, and reversing into a tight parking space is a nightmare, but it does basically change gear when it should. Yours is pretty wonky, it needs looking at.
Thanks mate that was helpful as I bought it a month ago I-shift and already regretting it 😅 one question plz if u doing reverse parking on a slightly hill sometimes it doesn't go back rather than starts going forward what to do with it ? Is there a faulty gearbox
@shahrukh akbar ah yes, reversing on an incline - it’s a pain if you’re used to having a clutch! You’ll get used to it, you have to try and balance it with the throttle. It’s not great for the clutch but that’s what you got to do
@@aSidney thx n based upon that I’ll stick to getting the manual. Got one but got crashed into by someone. Getting a next one now but with lower mileage as these civics are known to have gearbox issues on high mileage. Could only put mine in 3rd gear first 5 minutes in winter and spring. Summer ok lol. Got it on 150K. Done 46K more now. Cheers
Thank you for this informative video. I can only use an auto box due to an accident damaged left leg. I want a Civic but noticed both the road tax and fuel economy are cheaper with iShift models, but do you think I should still get a full auto?
@delatronics3257 I'd say a full auto would be best - the ishift requires your attention for "smooth" performance but an auto won't, it'll be much easier to live with
yes it does have sport mode when you put it on manual and let it shift gears by itself using the whole tachometer. the automatic mode is like comfort mode. and you can change how and when gears is going to shift but only service can do this i think i hate when i push throttle and after 2-3 seconds car starts driving... its wery dangerous when you want to squeeze somewhere i shift burns the clutch.. whats the point of this i shift system then if people still use manual in it????
Not really a Sport mode, more like a safety feature for the gearbox and the engine. Keep using it as a "sport mode" and you'll be in for a clutch replacement (believe me, I know what I'm talking about)
which is the better quality gearbox on the Honda Civic iShift or without shift knobs? even though I like the shift knobs but I'm interested in the quality, it's a 2008 model
I wish I watched this before I brought mine, it is so unpleasant to drive. Can people tell me 2 things, how to turn the auto headlight on? And when I was using cruise control, it changed from auto to manual, and unable to change the gear down when I was by the roundabout, forced to start from 0mph at 6th gear, increasing speed 1mph each second, it was dangerous af
My car broke down last week due to the dreaded P0810 actuator issue. The way it is, every single i-shift owner will experience it one day or another. The fact that Honda doesn't offer any service for the actuator but will charge you thousands to replace it is outrageous.
@@Luke.Skywodka 120k km. I followed the instructions I saw on many TH-cam tutorials (including dozens of Russian tutorials), where I replaced the carbon brushes of my actuator (mine were dead). The problem disappeared and the car starts again, but I'm not sure yet that it's fixed until I can fill the fluid and bleed it properly
@@monsieurbrochant7528 ah okay i understand. I was just wondering because I bought a Jazz i shift with 55,000km for my 18 year old niece yesterday. She likes the car very much. It's good to know what you should pay attention to with this gearbox or actuator. Thank you!
@a.Sidney My clutch is worn on my ishift, only 90,000 Kms but I have to change it cos gears are slipping and going into neutral and also stalling. I will change the clutch, however I am thinking of using the paddles on the steering wheel from now on. Any advice? Also when I change gear should I keep my foot on the accelerator or lift my foot off for every gear change? I heard that lifting your foot off the accelerator each time on gear change can damage the clutch. Any thoughts?
@Mark Système personally I don't like using the paddles because they feel terrible - I much prefer using the shifter. I don't know how lifting off the accelerator could damage the clutch, I'd suggest not doing so would damage the clutch as you effectively ride the clutch while its changing gear. I think lifting off the accelerator is better for the clutch as well as shifting smoothly
@@aSidney Thanks a lot for the info, yes I think it would be more logical to take the foot off the accelerator when changing gear since it is really a manual.
Seems very similar to the rubbish MMT gearbox Toyota used in Yaris,Aygo and Auris.. awful systems (I had one) on the other hand,the DSG automatic gearbox that Volkswagen used (still used) in Golf/Polo/Audi of is night and day difference so much better.
Hi silly question mate but how the hell do I put this in P mode to Park. I just bought this car and done see P like on standard autos. Do I leave stick om neutral or reverse on dead centre???
@Isa Lee there's no park mode with this gearbox - it's not really an auto per say, more like an automated manual. You just need to to leave it in neutral and then apply the hand brake
@@aSidney mate u life saver for replying! Lol I thought I was going mad.. I have so many questions about this car, may I pick your brain I would really appreciate it
@@aSidney my car has about 101,000 on the clock is it still worth putting body kits and wraps and doubled din parking cameras induction kits lol basically I never got a chance to be a boy racer and I'm running out of time lol
Dude, this has been discussed a Million times over on CIVINFO i.e. Yes, its better to manually change. Remember: Its really an intelligent manual gearbox. The downside is you cant use Selective gear changing
Mine shifts at around 12mph from first to second. But I use the paddles to drive anyway. The one thing I don't like is if I'm in 2nd and I'm coming out a corner it shifts down to first and you can't turn that feature off. When it won't got up into a higher gear just leave it in that gear for best fuel economy.
I find to stop the down shift put the car in neutral till you stop. When Changing gear take your foot off the accelerator in between each gear like it's a manual with clutch peddle as it's better for the clutch health on these cars apparently.
Nice vid I been secretly watching the development of this car. 🖤
In a semi automatic ur not supposed to take your foot of accelerator when gear is being changed this is bad as the car stutters because it’s not built to have a clutch
This is a great video man! thanks! I recently passed my driving test in my i-shift, Up until this point I've been using the auto box, now that i can drive on my own, I've wanted to better get to grips with the manual side of things in the car. This has been the best demonstration of how to do that!
I've got this gear box also 2007 civic 1.8 best way to to use the ishift auto is everytime you hit 2.500/800 revs just let go of the gas it goes straight into the next gear... In the beginning it was horrible to drive but once i figured that out it always changes the gears and you don't even get that jerk every time it changes, its as smooth as a normal manual gearbox. Its basically the same concept just without clutch pedal on a normal manual you take your foot off the gas to press the clutch, this one you just let go off the gas and feel the subtle gear change..... This is only when you are driving normally like how you would drive a normal manual car not when racing , if want to race with it the gears will change at higher rpm can't tell you which rpm, it all depends on how hard you press the gas pedal but same applys just let go of the gas and it will change gear...
This is a very misunderstood gearbox. The best way of thinking about it is that this is a manual with automated gear change (like you say). Lags between shifts are the same as if you would change gears manually. Yes, it is slower that dsg or torque converter, but is much more simple and reliable and needs no service. Once you get used to it - you can really love it.
Yes it's very true. It's a manual not a semi automatic.
Precisely. Its a gearbox for grown ups, not boy racers. Mine works fine and smooth if used correctly.
It's not more reliable than a good torque converter, don't know what planet you are on.
@@abraxas7779 Agree, I thought about DSG in terms of reliability, and torque converter in terms of simplicity.
It’s similar to MMT that Toyota used in some models,it’s really awful.
You never used to it because it can hesitate specially when you stop start at traffic/ junctions which is extremely annoying and even dangerous.
The VW developed DSG is 100% superior.(I had both).all DSG needs is gearbox fluid change each 80K.many people neglect this,then come and cry why their gearbox is damaged.
You've got a technical problem somewhere. I have the same 2007 iShift and it changes up around 2,200 rpm, which is about right. I really don't like the iShift, the gear changes are jerky and sluggish, and reversing into a tight parking space is a nightmare, but it does basically change gear when it should. Yours is pretty wonky, it needs looking at.
ive heard letting go of the gas before a gear change like u would let go of the clutch with a manual helps, it switches gears nice and smooth
Thanks mate that was helpful as I bought it a month ago I-shift and already regretting it 😅 one question plz if u doing reverse parking on a slightly hill sometimes it doesn't go back rather than starts going forward what to do with it ? Is there a faulty gearbox
@shahrukh akbar ah yes, reversing on an incline - it’s a pain if you’re used to having a clutch! You’ll get used to it, you have to try and balance it with the throttle. It’s not great for the clutch but that’s what you got to do
@@aSidney thx n based upon that I’ll stick to getting the manual. Got one but got crashed into by someone. Getting a next one now but with lower mileage as these civics are known to have gearbox issues on high mileage. Could only put mine in 3rd gear first 5 minutes in winter and spring. Summer ok lol. Got it on 150K. Done 46K more now. Cheers
Thank you for this informative video. I can only use an auto box due to an accident damaged left leg. I want a Civic but noticed both the road tax and fuel economy are cheaper with iShift models, but do you think I should still get a full auto?
@delatronics3257 I'd say a full auto would be best - the ishift requires your attention for "smooth" performance but an auto won't, it'll be much easier to live with
yes it does have sport mode when you put it on manual and let it shift gears by itself using the whole tachometer. the automatic mode is like comfort mode. and you can change how and when gears is going to shift but only service can do this i think
i hate when i push throttle and after 2-3 seconds car starts driving... its wery dangerous when you want to squeeze somewhere
i shift burns the clutch..
whats the point of this i shift system then if people still use manual in it????
Cos it's like playing a SIM rig. 🤣
Not really a Sport mode, more like a safety feature for the gearbox and the engine. Keep using it as a "sport mode" and you'll be in for a clutch replacement (believe me, I know what I'm talking about)
which is the better quality gearbox on the Honda Civic iShift or without shift knobs? even though I like the shift knobs but I'm interested in the quality, it's a 2008 model
does shortened gear ratio sets exist for the i-shift transmission ?
Sounds like you have a seized brake caliper.
I wish I watched this before I brought mine, it is so unpleasant to drive. Can people tell me 2 things, how to turn the auto headlight on? And when I was using cruise control, it changed from auto to manual, and unable to change the gear down when I was by the roundabout, forced to start from 0mph at 6th gear, increasing speed 1mph each second, it was dangerous af
Love that exhaust, in the market for one of these in this colour too, don’t suppose your fiancée wants to sell? 👀
Very helpful
My car broke down last week due to the dreaded P0810 actuator issue. The way it is, every single i-shift owner will experience it one day or another. The fact that Honda doesn't offer any service for the actuator but will charge you thousands to replace it is outrageous.
By how many mls/km did it happend? Did you got it fixed?
@@Luke.Skywodka 120k km. I followed the instructions I saw on many TH-cam tutorials (including dozens of Russian tutorials), where I replaced the carbon brushes of my actuator (mine were dead). The problem disappeared and the car starts again, but I'm not sure yet that it's fixed until I can fill the fluid and bleed it properly
@monsieurbrochant7528 Thx for the fast reply!
120k km is not that bad. Did you change the transmission oil before, or is it originally?
@@Luke.Skywodka yes, but the problem has nothing to do with oil, it's carbon brushes subject to normal wear inside the actuator
@@monsieurbrochant7528 ah okay i understand.
I was just wondering because I bought a Jazz i shift with 55,000km for my 18 year old niece yesterday. She likes the car very much.
It's good to know what you should pay attention to with this gearbox or actuator.
Thank you!
I learnt a lot from this video. Thanks
@a.Sidney My clutch is worn on my ishift, only 90,000 Kms but I have to change it cos gears are slipping and going into neutral and also stalling. I will change the clutch, however I am thinking of using the paddles on the steering wheel from now on. Any advice? Also when I change gear should I keep my foot on the accelerator or lift my foot off for every gear change? I heard that lifting your foot off the accelerator each time on gear change can damage the clutch. Any thoughts?
@Mark Système personally I don't like using the paddles because they feel terrible - I much prefer using the shifter. I don't know how lifting off the accelerator could damage the clutch, I'd suggest not doing so would damage the clutch as you effectively ride the clutch while its changing gear. I think lifting off the accelerator is better for the clutch as well as shifting smoothly
@@aSidney Thanks a lot for the info, yes I think it would be more logical to take the foot off the accelerator when changing gear since it is really a manual.
Seems very similar to the rubbish MMT gearbox Toyota used in Yaris,Aygo and Auris.. awful systems (I had one) on the other hand,the DSG automatic gearbox that Volkswagen used (still used) in Golf/Polo/Audi of is night and day difference so much better.
Menos mal que me compre el Type S Manual
do you have a video where u show the back mirror?
@Leo Valdés I do have a video installing it on my own Civic: th-cam.com/video/veW2uYMhkoI/w-d-xo.html
So... is this video about the i-Shift or about absolutely everything else but the i-Shift.
Hi , compare i shift with cvt , which one is better ?
I'd say CVT, at least it's consistent and predictable
Hi silly question mate but how the hell do I put this in P mode to Park. I just bought this car and done see P like on standard autos. Do I leave stick om neutral or reverse on dead centre???
Exactly my problem too
@Isa Lee there's no park mode with this gearbox - it's not really an auto per say, more like an automated manual. You just need to to leave it in neutral and then apply the hand brake
@@aSidney mate u life saver for replying! Lol I thought I was going mad..
I have so many questions about this car, may I pick your brain
I would really appreciate it
@Isa Lee No problem at all, ask away
@@aSidney my car has about 101,000 on the clock is it still worth putting body kits and wraps and doubled din parking cameras induction kits lol basically I never got a chance to be a boy racer and I'm running out of time lol
Sounds like your actuator is on its way out,
Just use the paddles.
That's the whole point
I drove a ford fiesta with durashift
just bought a civic with i shift
Literally the same problem
Well shit
Haha halesowen, my estate
Just get a manual
I live with it evrday, that gearbox is a woman xD
Dude, this has been discussed a Million times over on CIVINFO i.e. Yes, its better to manually change. Remember: Its really an intelligent manual gearbox. The downside is you cant use Selective gear changing