Stephen_AUS DC5R

[Stephen_AUS]

Been on the ClubITR forums for a while now and I think it's about time I do a write up on my build. So for starters I will introduce myself, my name is Stephen and I own a Night Hawk Black DC5R. Ever since I had my Learners Licence this has been my first car, and I have been quite happy with it. So the modifications are listed below :

Engine Setup

* J's Racing Engine & Transmission Mounts
* J's Racing C304 70RR Race Exhaust System
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* Outlaw 200 Cell Hi-flow Catalytic Converter
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* Varex 3" Valve Muffer fitted by Fabulous Fabrications (To come soon!)
* Custom 4-2 Exhaust Manifold
* Top Fuel Carbon Fibre Short Ram Intake

* Hondata K-PRO Version 3
* BYP Tuned @ 134.2kw

Drivetrain Setup

* OEM K20A Machined Flywheel
* Exedy Stage 1 Heavy Duty Sports Organic Clutch

Handling/Wheels/Brake Setup

* Endless Zeal Super Function Coilovers (On the ship from UK)
* Whiteline Adjustable Front 24mm Sway Bar
* Whiteline Adjustable Rear 24mm Sway Bar
* Hardrace Hardened Rubber Front LCA Bushings
* Hardrace Hardened Rubber Rear Camber Arms
* Ingalls Front Camber Bolts
* Spoon Sports Front Strut Brace

* Enkei RPF1 F1 Silver 17x9 +35 5x114.3
* Kumho Ecsta KU36 225/45/17

* Advan Racing RG Silver 17x8.5 +31 5x114.3
* Yokohama Advan Neova Semi Slicks A050 Medium Compound 235/45/17

* DBA 5000 Series Front Brake Rotors
* Goodridge Braided Brake Lines
* Endless CC-Rg (Ceramic Carbon Metal) Front Brake Pads
* Endless CC-A (Ceramic Carbon Metal) Rear Brake Pads

Aero Setup

* Mugen Fiberglass Front Bumper (REPLICA)
* Mugen Carbon Fibre GT Wing with Custom Extended Aluminium Stands (REPLICA)
* Custom Front Splitter - 9mm Plywood
* Custom Front Winglet - 3mm Aluminium
* Vortex Generator Roof Fins

Sound System Setup

* Alpine Digital Media Receiver - iDA-X001
* Alpine V-Power 4 Channel Power Amplifier - MRP-F550
* Alpine Type R Component 2-Way Speaker System 6-1/2" - SPR-17S
* Alpine Type R Coaxial 2-Way Speaker System 6-1/2" - SPR-17C
* Alpine 6 Disk CD/MP3 Changer - CHA-S634

Accessories Setup

* AIM MXL Strada Digital Dash with KPRO Module
* AIM MXL Carbon Bezel in DC5R Cluster Surround

* Pivot Gekko 60mm Oil Pressure Stepping Gauge
* Pivot Gekko 60mm Oil Temperature Stepping Gauge
* Pivot Gekko 60mm Water Temperature Stepping Gauge
* Buddyclub 30mm Water Temperature Sensor Adaptor
* Works Engineering Oil Sandwich Plate Sensor Adaptor
* Defi 60mm Gauge Pods

* Pivot Raizin Voltage Stabiliser VS-1
* Luminis G4 Micro 35W 6000K HID Kit
* Circuit Hero Type II Shift Level Extender in Limited Edition Neo Chrome Finish
* Circuit Hero Type II Shift Knob in Limited Edition Magnesium Blue (ONE OFF PRODUCT)
* Spoon Sports Reservoir Socks
* Mugen Power Throw On Seat Covers
* OEM Honda Air Clean Filters

Fluids Setup

Endless R-504 10W-40 Race Engine Oil @ 142000 km
Valvoline Duragear 75W-80 Gearbox Oil @ 138800 km

Endless R-504 10W-40 Race Engine Oil @ 154000 km
Endless Gear Oil @ 159500 km
Endless RF650 Brake Fluid @ 149300 km
Valvoline Zerax Dexcool Coolant @ 150850 km

Endless R-504 10W-40 Race Engine Oil @ 173500 km

Product Reviews (Click on the bold text to link to review)

J's Racing Engine & Tranny Mounts

Update Links (Click on the bold text to link to update)

21.12.2010 - Buddyclub N+ Spec Dampers Installed and Wheel Alignment by 999 Automotive @ 129685 km
19.01.2010 - Minor Service using Royal Purple Synthetic Oil 10w-40 by 999 Automotive @ 130125 km
14.03.2011 - Pivot Raizin Voltage Stabilizer VS-1 Installed @ 131000 km
05.04.2011 - Buddyclub Pro Spec Muffler Installed by 999 Automotive @ 131250 km
01.11.2011 - OEM Honda Primary O2 Sensor Replaced @ 137000 km
30.11.2011 - Clutched Replaced & Machined Flywheel by Centrax Performance @ 138800 km
06.12.2011 - Exhaust Gaskets Replaced by 999 Automotive @ 139300 km
29.12.2011 - OEM Honda Air Clean Filter (Cabin Filter) Installed @ 140350 km
11.01.2012 - Enkei RPF1's Installed @ 141450 km
13.01.2012 - DC5R Stock Exhaust Installed @ 141550 km
15.01.2012 - Hasport Engine Mounts U70A Race Installed @ 142000 km|| Part 1 || Part 2 ||
18.01.2012 - Minor Service using Endless R-504 Synthetic Oil by Centrax Performance @ 142000 km
02.02.2012 - Endless CC-A Rear Brake Pads Installed @ 143000 km
08.02.2012 - J's Racing Engine & Tranny Mounts Installed @ 143150 km
11.02.2012 - Spoon Sports Front Strut Brace Installed @ 143500 km
21.02.2012 - Luminis G4 Micro 35W HID 8000K Kit Installed @ 144500 km
21.03.2012 - 4 x Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE002 Fitted & Balanced by Bridgestone Select Coopers Plains @ 145250 km
21.05.2012 - J's Racing C304 70RR Race Exhaust System + 5Zigen Replica 4-2 Exhaust Header Installed @ 146500 km
24.05.2012 - Outlaw 200 Cell Hi-flow Catalytic Converter Installed by Mr Mufflers Sumner Park @ 146600 km
28.06.2012 - Ingalls Front Camber Bolts Installed @ 148900 km
05.07.2012 - Wheel Alignment by Bridgestone Select Coopers Plains @ 149000 km
06.07.2012 - Whiteline Adjustable Front & Rear 24mm Sway Bars Installed @ 149000 km
12.07.2012 - DBA 5000 Series Front Brake Rotors, Goodridge Braided Brake Lines, Endless CC-Rg Front Brake Pads & Endless RF650 Brake Fluid Installed by Centrax Performance @ 149300 km
28.07.2012 - Buddyclub 30mm Water Temperature Sensor Adaptor Installed, Radiator Flush using Valvoline Zerax Dexcool Coolant & Wurth Coolant Flush @ 150850 km
01.09.2012 - Minor Service using Endless R-504 Synthetic Oil @ 154000 km
07.09.2012 - Rear Guards Full Rolled by Gold Coast Mobile Guard Rollers @ 154500 km
12.09.2012 - Yokohama Advan Neova Semi Slicks A050 Medium Compound 235/45/17 Fitted & Balanced by Tyres and More Albion @ 155000 km
24.09.2012 - Hondata K-PRO Version 3 Installed & Tuned by BYP Racing and Developments @ 156000 km
24.10.2012 - Gearbox Oil Service using Endless Gear Oil @ 159500 km
28.02.2013 - Hardrace Front LCA Bushings Installed @ 171500 km
22.03.2013 - Minor Service using Endless R-504 Synthetic Oil & Works Engineering Oil Sandwich Plate Sensor Adaptor Installed @ 173500 km

[Flippit]

Sounds great mate!

Awaiting pictures

[Stephen_AUS]

Exhaust Gaskets Replaced by 999 Automotive @ 139300 km

Just got the exhaust gaskets replaced today because they were badly split and leaking heaps, apparently this was caused from dodgy installation (what I was told by friends it should have been fitted flush). You can still see the remaining residue of exhaust fumes on the flange.

[Stephen_AUS]

OEM Honda Air Clean Filter (Cabin Filter) Installed @ 140350 km

So today I went down to Southside Honda Spare Parts to get myself new cabin filters for the DC5R. Got there and asked for the cabin filters. Guy said : Did you know that the DC5's did not come standard with cabin filters, it was an accessory. Thats something I didn't know and thought the previous owner/s threw out the old ones and didn't bother to replace it. In the US, all DC5's come standard with filters from what I saw on the US forums. Anyways, I bought it at a shocking $54.45 (to be precise) which was expensive but where else could I buy it locally.

Anyways, below is a quick guide to show you where and how to install/replace cabin filters



So for starters, the cabin filter trays are located right behind the glove box.



You then want to remove everything from the glove box since you need to push out the stoppers and get access behind the glove box.



Where my finger is pointing is where the stoppers are, you want to push them out and do the same for the other side.



Where my finger is located again is where the trays are located.



What you want to do is lift up the tab where my finger is and pull off the cover to access the trays.



You will end up seeing the trays like that, you want to pull the trays out. One of them pulls straight out and the other needs to slide to the right and then pull out.



Now you will get trays that look like this.





Now what needs to be done is that the triangle block that is there needs to be cut out. You can use any ordinary kitchen knife but I used a Stanley knife since I had one.



Both trays should look like this after you're done.





So now to insert the filters, you need to insert them accordingly to the air flow arrows shown on both tray and filter.



Now here is a smart thing to do. I went down to Super Cheap Auto and bought a few air fresheners, I bought the normal tree ones. You choose whatever scent you want and then place it below the filter like shown. You don't need to sticky tape or anything at least it is being held in between the tray and the filter as it wont go anywhere.



In goes the trays back in.



Pop the lid back on.



Put the clips back on.



And store everything back into your glove box and volla.

So there you have it! Enjoy fresh filtered air with the air freshener scent. To make sure that you want to keep the scent, I think it is good to change them every season as what has been advised on the US forums. But I'll probably end up changing them every 2 months

[Flippit]

damn sweet! how much were those filters from honda?

going to do this for sureeee!

[felixR]

Nicely done Stephen

[Stephen_AUS]

damn sweet! how much were those filters from honda?

going to do this for sureeee!

LOL I put the price in the post, but anyways it was $55! I recommend buying it on eBay from the US! Around $25 I think ? Unless you're impatient LOL

[Flippit]

LOL I put the price in the post, but anyways it was $55! I recommend buying it on eBay from the US! Around $25 I think ? Unless you're impatient LOL

oh bonkerss must of missed it! Cheers

edit, although filtering the air would it also reduce how much air is pumped out, as in the air filter would also act as a restriction ?

[Stephen_AUS]

oh bonkerss must of missed it! Cheers

edit, although filtering the air would it also reduce how much air is pumped out, as in the air filter would also act as a restriction ?

It does restrict a bit of the air flow but it's something that you wouldn't bother about. In the end, you wont get dust into your car. When I took the trays out, they were filthy dirty and the same inside the box. I ended up getting damp paper towels to get rid of most of it.

[plAythiNG]

I might do this! Been 6 years at least since factory install. Good idea with the filter too champ!

[Flippit]

bought the filters off ebay from hk for $10 !!!

[Hau]

bought the filters off ebay from hk for $10 !!!

link!!!

[plAythiNG]

Link!

[plAythiNG]

Are they legit or are the chinese faking honda dc5 cabin filters now?

[Flippit]

Are they legit or are the chinese faking honda dc5 cabin filters now?

they fakies

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Set-2-Fil...item3cc040f763

But for that price who cares LOL! paid for my set last night