Hey guys, been a while since I've posted updates on my DC5R, and mainly due to the fact that I got distracted and confused.
The DC5R has always been one of my dream cars and I'm extremely grateful that I was given the opportunity to own a rare JDM Model DC5R, but when I bought it I was also considering another car at the time, the S2000. I never thought it could be a real possibility of actually owning one because of the impracticality and that mum would kill me haha. But here we are 2 years on from ownership and Ive started to consider the S2000 and move on from the DC5R. I wanted to find a fairly stock model so that i could make it the way i want and enjoy it for what it is because after actually driving one for the first time it was a really surreal feeling for me.
So as I was still in two minds about selling the DC5R and getting a S2000 until i finally made my decision. I was prepping for a trackday with a friend at our local tyre shop when I noticed a nice Black S2000 sitting out front, while my car was getting work done i just stood outside and starred at it trying to figure out what it was about it that was so appealing to me. Meanwhile the owner of the shop came out and told me it was actually going to be for sale soon, and when he said the price my jaw pretty much dropped.
Here's some photos from that exact day, i just had to take some photos haha
After a couple weeks of procrastinating i finally took it for a test drive and just driving it around the block put the biggest smile on my face.
Here's the modlist:
2001 AP1 Custom Black with Gold Pearl respray (STI Black)
Engine:
- J's Racing Headers
- AEM CAI
- Innovative Engine Mounts
- T1R upgraded pulleys
- KIA 4.7 Final Drive
- Fujitsubo Legalis R exhaust (decat)
- Oil Cooler (Need to check brand)
Handling/Suspension:
- Cusco Front Strut
- 4 Point front under carriage brace
- 4 Point Cusco Roll cage
- Buddyclub RS Coilovers
- Work XD9s 18x9 and 18x10 +38, with 245 all round
Miscellaneous:
- AP2 Roof with Glass Window
- AP2 Front and Rear Tailights
- ASM Front Bar
- JL Speakers and tweeters with Sub & Amp
The car wasn't exactly the stock state that i wanted, but at the price i couldnt refuse. So from here im going to learn from the DC5R and do things once, and do them right. Only the best will be going into this car and im pretty happy with it the way it is atm, but will go through some small changes soon to make it mine.
Ill try get some better photos up soon guys, all phone photos for now.
The DC5R has always been one of my dream cars and I'm extremely grateful that I was given the opportunity to own a rare JDM Model DC5R, but when I bought it I was also considering another car at the time, the S2000. I never thought it could be a real possibility of actually owning one because of the impracticality and that mum would kill me haha. But here we are 2 years on from ownership and Ive started to consider the S2000 and move on from the DC5R. I wanted to find a fairly stock model so that i could make it the way i want and enjoy it for what it is because after actually driving one for the first time it was a really surreal feeling for me.
So as I was still in two minds about selling the DC5R and getting a S2000 until i finally made my decision. I was prepping for a trackday with a friend at our local tyre shop when I noticed a nice Black S2000 sitting out front, while my car was getting work done i just stood outside and starred at it trying to figure out what it was about it that was so appealing to me. Meanwhile the owner of the shop came out and told me it was actually going to be for sale soon, and when he said the price my jaw pretty much dropped.
Here's some photos from that exact day, i just had to take some photos haha
After a couple weeks of procrastinating i finally took it for a test drive and just driving it around the block put the biggest smile on my face.
Here's the modlist:
2001 AP1 Custom Black with Gold Pearl respray (STI Black)
Engine:
- J's Racing Headers
- AEM CAI
- Innovative Engine Mounts
- T1R upgraded pulleys
- KIA 4.7 Final Drive
- Fujitsubo Legalis R exhaust (decat)
- Oil Cooler (Need to check brand)
Handling/Suspension:
- Cusco Front Strut
- 4 Point front under carriage brace
- 4 Point Cusco Roll cage
- Buddyclub RS Coilovers
- Work XD9s 18x9 and 18x10 +38, with 245 all round
Miscellaneous:
- AP2 Roof with Glass Window
- AP2 Front and Rear Tailights
- ASM Front Bar
- JL Speakers and tweeters with Sub & Amp
The car wasn't exactly the stock state that i wanted, but at the price i couldnt refuse. So from here im going to learn from the DC5R and do things once, and do them right. Only the best will be going into this car and im pretty happy with it the way it is atm, but will go through some small changes soon to make it mine.
Ill try get some better photos up soon guys, all phone photos for now.
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