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    #16
    In the end, I think it's just a matter of whether you're ready and willing to try something new...

    What it really comes down to the in the end is whether you're ready to move on from a FF NA that's pretty raw to a FR turbo that's pretty luxurious (compared to the dc2r's anyway..hehe).

    You definitely won't be going from a good car to a shit car that's for sure. They're both good cars..hehe. Any cons in regards to both cars will only be trivial and wouldn't really make one better than the other..

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      #17
      Originally posted by fueltank View Post
      Maybe even swap for a week and see how you like it.
      i was going to suggest this, or even just a weekend or something, so you get a better feel for it than just a fang around the block a couple of times

      if i was in your postition the gearbox swap would put me off a little, not a manual to manual swap as someone mentioned earlier but auto to manual. may be fine but think about when you want to sell it too.
      and you said the paint on your car is in much better condition too, might be worth lloking around at some other s15's first
      Last edited by matt; 29-08-06, 01:22 AM.

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        #18
        eric, do what you like the most... as others have said, dont just go to the S15 for the sake of doing so. instinct is under rated... if your feeling iffy towards doing it, there is probably a valid reason why.

        my opinion though, is the S15 is an awesome car. alot cheaper to make go faster... but these days they are pretty damn common. there are alot of S15's out there with exhaust's, intercoolers, intakes... which make good horsepower, compared to dc2r's... because they are cheaper to make go faster... but yeah, i do like s15's, they are hot, quick, reliable if treated right... and with a vertex bodykit and some nice volk's or something, look awesome

        goodluck with the decision

        (s2k is so much better than both though... in my opinion once again )

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          #19
          I was thinking about s15 instead of my dc2r. I am still driving my dc2r now.

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            #20
            S2000 Ftw!
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              #21
              dc2r > s15

              What me? No, I'm not being biased at all

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                #22
                What does the gut say, they are both great cars. Are you bored of your Honda? Give the s15 a good thrash and see if you like. GL with your decision.

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                  #23
                  My had had exaclty the same issue. Here's his story.

                  Has an EG with B18CR in it.

                  Wanted to buy either an S2k or S15.

                  His quite big and had a bit of trouble fitting into the s2k so he went with the S15.

                  After 2 months of ownership now, he wished he brought the s2k. He said the s15 is kool and all, but once you've been with honda so long, it's really hard to let go. When ever he goes out, he rather drives his EG, but this is a bit biais cause his eg is a lot faster than his stock S15, lol.

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                    #24
                    I must own an S15 one day. MUST.

                    I don't think the S15's a great car to learn how to drive RWD with. Perhaps a little too powerful, heavy and in stock form, not communicative enough.

                    The MX-5 on the other hand is perfect and after a year of driving the MX-5 hard and spinning out countless times on the track, I feel like I could drive any rear wheel drive now.

                    The DC2R's definitely a confidence inspiring car. I'd assume the S15 isn't at all. You can boot a DC2R around a roundabout, just chuck the nose in, easy done. Boot and S15 mid corner and the tail will slide out instantly. When the tail comes out on a little light car like the MX-5 is gives me the giggles. When the tail comes out on my R32 GT-R it gives me brown undies.

                    In the end of the day, learning how to drive a RWD car fast, on the race track, choosing whether you want to grip or slide a little, and building confidence in one and hanging the tail out with your right foot mashed on the accelerator is a skill that I thiunk many driving enthusiasts would be proud of. You will never gain these skills driving a DC2R and other front wheel drives forever.

                    Test driving a car is nothing in comparisson to owning one and really getting to know it on a skid pans or race tracks. Sometimes, in order to learn more, you just have to take a risk, buy a car that you're not familiar with, start over and take a step back to go three steps forward.
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                      #25
                      im facing the same dilema as you tofu R. But i have always wanted an s15 so i guess il take the plunge.

                      It is definately less refined than a honda is would say, the interior is well layed out but it can scratch easily. esp the area around the cup holders the color tends to scratch off.

                      I have owned an s2000 and so far has been the best car to own, and was considering buyng another one after i sell the DC2. But bang for buck in terms of modding the s15 has alot more potential. Also looking at price wise a jap spec s15 will cost you about 25-28k for a decent one. S2000 you would expect to pay 35-37 for a good one with low kms.

                      With that extra money you could spend on the s2k you could put that into the s15 :P

                      Most importantly as mentioned, at the end of the day its what you feel comfortable with or happy with. No point getting something then regretting, just means you will sell it later on. but also there is nothing wrong with that since you get the experience.

                      thats my opinion anyways.
                      Last edited by .::F[L]Y::.; 29-08-06, 10:57 AM.
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                        #26
                        I think Justin is right.. for any driving enthusiast, you will want to be able to learn all forms of driving, front, rear and different engine and suspension layouts.

                        My dad used to own an S15! compared to justins MX5 i dont know, but it was communicative enough for me, great turn in etc. got taily a couple of times but it always depends on how you drive it. I found that grip driving came naturally with this car, given you are smooth with your brake to steering to throttle transitions

                        having said that the s15 is a great car! its more challenging to drive than a dc2r in stock form but by no means a drift only car

                        i absolutly loved the car and would hate to choose between the two. the only downside with the s15 is that boring engine note..

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                          #27
                          mm..i would be very wary of buying a car with a auto-to-manual conversion. better to find one in nice stock condition.
                          s15 is a very nice car, when i bought my dc2r, a late s14 or s15 was my 2nd choice, and i was very close to buying one..ultimately i chose the dc2r as this was my dream car..
                          the s15 is a good looking car, and if u choose a well-cared for and regularly serviced example it should b a reliable car. slightly higher insurance and petrol costs vs the honda. it is a car that needs to be modded to make sense, unlike a dc2R which is highly-tuned in stock form. the stock s15 suspension isnt great, and doesnt inspire confidence going thru the twisties (and im not just talking from a FF driver's perspective. this is comparing to dc2r and z33). get some well set up coilovers, nice wheels and tyres, a good lsd and a nice exhaust and it will transform the car markedly. you will enjoy the challenge of FR driving and notice how much more torque they have, particularly mid-range..
                          obviously the potential of the s15 is very high, for example the sunline and saurus silvias are some of the fastest circuit time-attack FR's in japan, and significantly faster than the fastest FF's..
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                            #28
                            the sr20det does have the distinction of been called the fartcan engine LOL

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                              #29
                              I know why you're hesitating with the deal Eric son haha.

                              My personal view is that you're jst simply scared of stepping into another manufacturers world.
                              The stories behind turbo cars being less reliable than NA are jst urban myths these days.
                              Nissan and other turbo vehicle manufacturers have evolved so much that they have not only made their cars better than Honda, but jst as reliable.

                              Dont be scared to step out of the comfort zone.
                              By doin this, ur meerly limiting ur driving pleasure and experience.

                              Do the swap, if you have a love for S15.
                              If you love your DC2R more, than obviously keep it - but like i was sayin, dont NOT SWAP, purely because ur stepping outside ur comfort zone.
                              You will regret it
                              You'll soon realise that the power difference and the driving styles that accompany a turbo RWD are jst as fun, if not better than a NA FWD.
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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Jingers View Post
                                the sr20det does have the distinction of been called the fartcan engine LOL
                                SR20DET, the T stands for truck
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