Aus DC5R are they the real deal?

[BEE18C]

Just moved here from NZ and on the look out for a new car ,ive noticed all the DC5s here look to have the poverty pack engine??

[k20eg]

we basically got an rsx type s with a type r interior/extior and gearbox

no brembo's
inferior sussy
phaggy rims
k20a2
heavy flywheel

probably more shit that i cant remember

[Norm]

Was the suspension different? Lower compression rate and different camshafts. A 4-1 exhaust manifold. Rear sway bar is 22mm compared to aus which is 19mm. Front sway is also different to aus sway to accomodate for the lcas. Also 15mm wider on each side. And different length driveshafts.

[BEE18C]

oh really that sucks didnt think they could do that , most of the ones back in NZ must be JDM cos they all have brembos and red top motors.

Yet you can pick up a JDM DC5 in NZ for the same prioce as a DC2 R here i dont get it lol
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-432981129.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-445000091.htm

[BEE18C]

so basically a aus spec DSCR is this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-444656330.htm

[Norm]

Well....the tax of imported cars is rediculous. With the pricetag here you could get something crazy on the uk or nz....

Norm

[Norm]

Thats confusing...didnt think type s as out in 2001, and also its got a k20a engine...but yet differerent comp rate....that car isnt the real jdm dc5 by the looks of it.

Norm

[BEE18C]

The first DC5RS came out in Japan in 2001, like the first DC2Rs in 1995 coz ive owned one they seem to be on the rd in Japan before anywhere

[BEE18C]

That Type s is a fresh jap import in one pic it stil has jap plates,my understanding is the Type S DC5 replaced the SIR-G DC2 in Japan.

Yeah NZ didnt get the Type S until 2005 when it was facelifted but it came out pre facelift in Japan 2001 on.. there everywhere in nz

[BEE18C]

So i guess in australia to have a real type r k20a machine you buy an ep3 i see theres plenty for sale and there cheap, unless you come across a jdm dc5

[k20eg]

yeh jdm ep3r. little heavier then the dc5r though. nice cars, definitely consider.

[k20eg]

or unless you buy a car already engine swapped. they're in the same price range/ cheaper then dc5r/ep3r.

[ChargeR]

so basically a aus spec DSCR is this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-444656330.htm

Nah that car has the JDM equivalent of the K20A3, no true VTEC and much lower compression. Only 160hp or so. The Australian Type Rs are fitted with a 200hp K20A2, with the differences Norm and k20eg listed above.

Obviously not as good as the JDM car but not that bad, and we have to take what we can get. If you have only had B series double wishbone Hondas before I am not sure if you will like the EP3/DC5, they are fairly heavy/different.

[k20eg]

dc2/eg/ek with a k

best of both worlds (if you dont care about the dated interior/exterior)

[BEE18C]

Yeah il prob just go for a 90s car with a b18cr swap or worked b18c for now to keep costs down.
Ive driven a 2004 JDM DC5R back in nz and loved it , the gearbox engine combo is awesome, the only thing i noticed they dont have the raw bark like a b series when they open up , i guess i was spoilt with my 96 spec itr best sound ever