Project: 2003 BMW M3

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I guess that explains why it's so much more tedious to drive than the Miata was.

Yep, it will be so much better once it is removed.

I just looked this up on Civic and it makes so much sense why I can't quick shift into second. And why the clutch sucks so much donkey dick. Maybe when it is not 16 degrees I will follow the DIY and remove it from my car as well. Any downside to removing the delay valve?

Damage to drivetrain if you are like 60% of the "bros" driving and dump the clutch between shifts onto the synchros. If you rev match and slip the clutch properly there is no disadvantage. I have ditched the CDV in every car since I was 17, and have had 0 drivetrain failures related to it.

That said, I know your Civic Si is known to have clutch issues soooo I would do more research.