So I picked up an 02 Type R DC5 for a steal of a price. Got it home, found out it was filled with problems. But thas' okay. I'm a ghetto mechanic.
The list of problems starts here:
- Bent out radiator support (probably from accident), I think the hood doesn't sit flush because of this.
- Leaking mc and brake booster
- No-name short ram intake and 3" exhaust (I'm staying on P's for at least another year so they've got to go)
- Overspray in so many places (Not noticeable unless you look close)
- P.O.S head unit (MISSING A TUNER KNOB. WHO STEALS THOSE THINGS?)
- Malfunctioning mirror motor on the right (No matter what button I push it goes either right or up right)
- Rusttttttt. Is this common in DC5Rs?
the list goes on as each day progresses.
Updated mods and repairs
- Stealthy stock airbox back on
- Stock axelback with custom 2.4" system toward engine (Defect killer)
- Black gunky oil drained out and filled with full synthetic 10-30w. JDM HAMP filter replaced over K&N
- Complete coolant flush, replaced with OEM Type 2 coolant over existing hulk-colour coolant
- What looked like engine oil, drained out of the gearbox. Filled with genuine 6 MT fluid
- OEM Type S head unit in favour of a non-working kenwood single din.
- Sanded and polished gear knob.
- Mugen radiator cap
- Blackworks racing tow hook
- 67 mm throttle body up from 65 mm (Big gains there xD)
- Mugen Sports Suspension from an EP3R
Planned Mods/repairs:
- Catch can (Mugen?)
- Matching bulbs for hi and low beams
- Fog lights in air vents
- JDM Cluster
- eLtrix's Gramlights or EP3R 17's.
- Thicker sway bar and general body reinforcement
- Upgraded mounts
Pics pics pics. I've just spent 9 hours each day working on this badboy. Until I resume my full time job Tuesday
You can deliver your baby into that pipe.
I'll have my build updated regularly. I'm going to be drawing on the knowledge of you guys since I don't do too much work with Type R's
The list of problems starts here:
- Bent out radiator support (probably from accident), I think the hood doesn't sit flush because of this.
- Leaking mc and brake booster
- No-name short ram intake and 3" exhaust (I'm staying on P's for at least another year so they've got to go)
- Overspray in so many places (Not noticeable unless you look close)
- P.O.S head unit (MISSING A TUNER KNOB. WHO STEALS THOSE THINGS?)
- Malfunctioning mirror motor on the right (No matter what button I push it goes either right or up right)
- Rusttttttt. Is this common in DC5Rs?
the list goes on as each day progresses.
Updated mods and repairs
- Stealthy stock airbox back on
- Stock axelback with custom 2.4" system toward engine (Defect killer)
- Black gunky oil drained out and filled with full synthetic 10-30w. JDM HAMP filter replaced over K&N
- Complete coolant flush, replaced with OEM Type 2 coolant over existing hulk-colour coolant
- What looked like engine oil, drained out of the gearbox. Filled with genuine 6 MT fluid
- OEM Type S head unit in favour of a non-working kenwood single din.
- Sanded and polished gear knob.
- Mugen radiator cap
- Blackworks racing tow hook
- 67 mm throttle body up from 65 mm (Big gains there xD)
- Mugen Sports Suspension from an EP3R
Planned Mods/repairs:
- Catch can (Mugen?)
- Matching bulbs for hi and low beams
- Fog lights in air vents
- JDM Cluster
- eLtrix's Gramlights or EP3R 17's.
- Thicker sway bar and general body reinforcement
- Upgraded mounts
Pics pics pics. I've just spent 9 hours each day working on this badboy. Until I resume my full time job Tuesday
You can deliver your baby into that pipe.
I'll have my build updated regularly. I'm going to be drawing on the knowledge of you guys since I don't do too much work with Type R's
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