My JDM DC5R

[jdm.itr]

I'm not sure if my understanding is wrong, but I have found that with gearbox oil, it reaches its optimal point after about 5-8000kms. After both my gearbox fluid changes it seemed to get smoother over time. I changed my fluid at 79000km and it has only just started feeling really smooth. Even spirited drives - and now I'm on 86000km

you may be right but from my experiences it seems to be noticeable straight away, mine feels the same as it was when i first changed it..

When you say it's hard to shift into 2nd, does it feel as if you physically can't shift it? A problem I saw one of my mates have in his DC5R was that some intake equipment like hoses or the box itself was applying pressure on the shifting linkages and bushings so it was resistance you could say during shifting into 5th.

It can shift fine, but i can feel a slight crunch compared to the smoothness of all other gears
Hmm, maybe, i do have gruppe m and just recently changed my intake hoses.

^ It can happen especially with the gruppe m. happened to me when i put it back after taking it out to clean some stuff. Fixed it up a bit and now all nice and dandy.

I should check it out then!

[Shakeel]

Redline Lightweight Shockproof is pretty good, used it in my first DC5R. I was getting slight crunching when shifting into 2nd but after the oil change that went away!

[jdm.itr]

Redline Lightweight Shockproof is pretty good, used it in my first DC5R. I was getting slight crunching when shifting into 2nd but after the oil change that went away!

Yeah this is what i originally wanted! definitely my next choice, thanks shak

[DaRKNT]

You'll feel it right away one way or another. I just think it gets better with time. :P

[eskimo_firefighter]

Car is looking good, and regarding the gearbox fluid give it some time and see if it gets smoother.

[jdm.itr]

Car is looking good, and regarding the gearbox fluid give it some time and see if it gets smoother.

Thanks Peter, yeah hopefully.

No updates on the car lately guys, schools starting to take over
13 more days til my birthday so hopefully I pass!
Here's a shot from a recent photo shoot I did

[Paulieee_R]

Car is looking good! So jelly of the JDM spec!

[jdm.itr]

Hey guys, time for another little update..
Bought a cheap $50 Tablet to use as my headunit (GPS and everything not bad for $50 haha)

Also changed most of the lights on the car to LED (looks so much better at night!)

I was experiencing idle problems on cold start (rev hunting) and a bit of lag through the rev range so I decided i should clean the IACV and Throttle Body.

Was pretty easy to remove, couple bolts and screws.

Once everything was off I just cleaned it with Throttle Body cleaner..
When it was done reinstalled everything and took the car for a drive and wow, what a difference, absolutely no hesitation from the car, i loved it!
Also my idle issues from cold starts have stopped

Attended my first meet, ALL Stars Carribean Meet.

Was a good meet just wish i came early so i could actually get a good spot!

The day had finally came the 19th of June, borrowed my brothers rx8 for my test booked for 11.50 and im so glad i did, roads were dead!
And, i passed! Quote the examiner said "I was the best driver shes ever had" haha, not exaggerating or anything!
Words cant describe how happy i was seriously..

So yeah as you would imagine all i wanted to do was drive and thats what i did, been driving the car non stop
Shot from the other night

Stay tuned for more updates, exciting one coming on Sunday

[wongy]

Congrats on your red p's now to stay outta trouble for 3 years haha, nice update always good to see this thread updated becuz jdm dc5

[kevin301234]

congrats man

[eLtrix]

Congrats!!! . Man I really need to clean my TB too.

[tyk]

Nice update and congrats.

You probably drove like a nanny if the examiner said you were the best driver

Looking forward to Sunday !

[mugsee]

Congrats on your P's! It must be a great feeling to not rely on having somebody else next to you when you want to drive somewhere.

RE: your transmission fluid, I think the Red Line MT-90 is touch on the heavy side. See my post here about my thoughts about a 75W-XX based transmission fluid: http://forum.clubitr.com.au/showthre...l=1#post251081

As for the Red Line lightweight shockproof fluid, I haven't heard about anyone using it for a prolonged period of time on a K-series gearbox. The two guys that I know that have used it in Melbourne and have kept their cars for a good number of kms after initially using it, have both had to replace their transmissions due to some sort of failures. Do some more research into this fluid before jumping into it. If you're not sure, Red Line MTL will get you back the good-shift feeling.

[ChargeR]

Congrats on getting your licence guy! I helped Jonathan clean the ICV on your car when he owned it, we must have done a crappy job .

As the owner of a broken gearbox that had been filled with the smurf blood that is Red Line lightweight shockproof, I'd also exercise caution in putting it in a K series box. No doubt it does some of the things that Red Line claim it does, but it still may not be suited to the Honda boxes.

[Batchy]

Congrats mate!

Always good to be able to drive when you want without someone in the sideseat