Mnsr build!

[bennet654]

MNSR BUILD
NOV '02 DC5R CW!

I bought the DC5R back in the Winter of '07 when my focus was supposed to be on VCE studies. The purchase was a result of 4 years saving, as the desire to own a Jap car during school was something I had set my sights to. The car was bought from an international female student studying abroad with only 28,000km on the clock. Many nights were spent sitting in it listen to music before I actually got my license to drive it.

http://www.integratyper.org/audm/rides/dc5-victoria/images/pic1.jpg

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Now often a very common question that arises when people see my car, before the usual banter of 'nice ride' or 'looks sick'.. is the puzzled expression on their face when they ask about the number plate.. its usually pronounced 'Moon-S-R' or 'Mon-S-R' (yeah, i question the logic of that one too ... well its known as 'Moon-ser', a lot of mystic and mystery surrounds this car and in the areas of balwyn/camberwell/box hill/kew/hawthorn the ride is known as 'the legend of the MOONSR'...... only appearing at unusual times of the day and legend has it that the car has not only a soul, but four!.. each soul represents animals it has killed (1 kangaroo, 1 koala, 2 fox's).... enough of the legend... the number plate was apparently some old-school game called Moonshine Racer, which the previous owner used to play when she was growing up I never liked it in the beginning, but it has grown on me and will carry over to my next car (probably 5 years down the track)

http://www.myabandonware.com/media/captures/M/moonshine-racers/thumbs/moonshine-racers_17.jpg

Not until 8 months down the track, I started with some simple yet good basic mods. Thanks to a TODA thread, which I saw somewhere on the web in regards to "BANG FOR BUCK MODS" on a DC5R encourages me to purchase Exedy Sports Organic & Exedy Lightweight Flywheel..... And the bug bit hard!


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Next mod came about due to naive fear of hydro-lock... Yep, that's right.. INJEN Short Ram Intake.. While it suffers a bit during summer, I do love its close proximity to the cabin and it's almighty VTEC sound. Also it fills up the engine bay with some thick chrome tubing :P


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I spent about 1 entire year researching catbacks - their sound, their gains, their materials, their look and also finding one that wasn't already on a DC5R in Victoria or even Australia. All DC5 owners would now the exhaust catalogue video on the web, which helped me suss out sound levels and reviews on a variety of systems.

In the end I took a leap of faith on the Skunk2 Megapower hoping that it's design and rarity on the road would be something special for my DC5 and till this day I only hear good things from people.. and a slight ringing in my ear :)


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Now that I had the cars sound department covered I decided to address my handling. Now after months of my car being violently attacked at car meets with abuse like '4WD spec...Boat Height...Get more lows...I can fit my head in there...' and of course 'dude. something’s wrong with your car and I can not only put my finger on it, I can put a 5 finger gap' (for reference see this link: http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6858/img0226llll.jpg).... Along came the Buddy Club Race Spec Damper! And apparently it's still too high :)
Quote Steve: "I'm sorry I'm not a civic with a lip!"

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Soon to be followed by a shiny Cusco Front Strut & Whiteline 24mm R. Sway-Bar.... The Front strut was a struggle to get on, with minor advancements on stock, but the upgrade from an 18mm sway to 24mm is the best bang for buck suspension mod. $300 well spent :P

http://jrphotodesign.net/euror/parts/for_sale/IMG_1786.jpg

http://www.cazracing.com.au/catalog/images/whiteline%20sway%20bar%20front.jpg

Just in the last week I have finally picked up my dream wheels. I have been after this exact rim and dimensions for a long while. And also loving the new ku31's :)

Advan RG - Gold
17x8.5 +31. Front
17x7.5 +29. Rear

Kuhmo Ku31
235x40x17 Front
215x40x17 Rear
*I have gone such a low profile on my car to irradicate my Pirelli P7's monstrous tyre-wall flex


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Its funny with cars, you save up a certain amount of cash and you say to yourself "I can choose, either get the big expensive mod, or get a few smaller ones".. now usually the big one prevails after each and every man has given you their 2 cents on what you should do. Well for me the choice was the wheels, but as it turns out I lied to myself and am buying things, i really dont need and actually cant afford :) Bring on the Beaks Lower Tie Bar... and Im sure I have quite a few Beaks Buddies now.

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Other Minor mods:
Philips Crystal Vision
Number-Plate LED
Mugen Reservoir Cover
Mugen Oil Cap
Number-Plate Relocation
Honda Belt Pads
Stickers :P

Thanks to all that helped me in the process!

[Red_EG4]

Great job saving for it and done well to find such a clean example.
Got my favourite rims too! Nice work :thumbsup:

[Alexplicit]

that is beautiful!congrats on doing everything yourself! saving is the hardest part but as you can tell it pays off

[TypeS]

wow looking good!

daym baller...wish i could afford those rims

[V8KLLR]

Real n i c e

[BIGTYM]

Great to finally see a build thread on ur car Bennet. I love your DC5R now I can follow ur progress online. :) Your new wheels look sex!!!

So what's next. More Power!!!!!

[IEVAQ8]

looks tuff, loving ur taste

[bennet654]

looks tuff, loving ur taste

Thanks mate...
Well for me my taste is co$ting me a lot, but then again I have nothing better to spend my funds on :)

[bennet654]

Great to finally see a build thread on ur car Bennet. I love your DC5R now I can follow ur progress online. :) Your new wheels look sex!!!

So what's next. More Power!!!!!

Now I just wanna get a few little issues sorted with the car, followed by some bigger braking power :)

[bennet654]

wow looking good!

daym baller...wish i could afford those rims

Hhahah... Your a funny bloke :)
You wanna buy them off me? Haha :P

[bennet654]

that is beautiful!congrats on doing everything yourself! saving is the hardest part but as you can tell it pays off

Your 100% right. Not maxing out a credit card is hard, but saving for some mod you have been researching and watching YouTube videos of is just the sex

[MikeyG]

very nice, clean and well modded dc5.. perfect choice of rims... suits the colour of the car.. well done bu

[bennet654]

Ordering my next lot of items :)

[davidvtec]

nice build so far ben ! white DC5R are the sex !

[RiceMeister]

you know how much I love you Bennet...

....I mean this car.

It's coming along really well brother, can't wait to see all the other things you've got instore for it!!

DIY ftw :D

[tiah313]

i think i saw ur car last night on whitehorse road near box hill

[BIGTYM]

Yo Ben what's the meaning behind ur number plates and build title??

[bennet654]

that was me mate! and i saw you too... u were driving away from box hill towards balwyn :)... I remember seeing it and thinking.. 'wish i could be going what ever way hes going!' a lil late night pride run..no better feeling than when you are running alongside a Type R

[bennet654]

Yo Ben what's the meaning behind ur number plates and build title??

lol... yeah i probs should of put that in the build thread.. okay well I will update it now :) thanks chris, go have another read lol

[bennet654]

I dont know why i cant edit the original post atm... but anyway

Now often a very common question that arises when people see my car, before the usual banter of 'nice ride' or 'looks sick'.. is the puzzled expression on their face when they ask about the number plate.. its usually pronounced 'Moon-S-R' or 'Mon-S-R' (yeah, i question the logic of that one too :)... well its known as 'Moon-ser', a lot of mystic and mystery surrounds this car and in the areas of balwyn/camberwell/box hill/kew/hawthorn the ride is known as 'the legend of the MOONSR'...... only appearing at unusual times of the day and legend has it that the car has not only a soul, but four!.. each soul represents animals it has killed (1 kangaroo, 1 koala, 2 fox's).... enough of the legend... the number plate was apparently some old-school game called Moonshine Racer, which the previous owner used to play when she was growing up :) I never liked it in the beginning, but it has grown on me and will carry over to my next car (probably 5 years down the track)

http://hol.abime.net/pic_full/dbs/2501-2600/2508_dbs1.png

[iLlusion10]

Awesome build, I so want to buy your car off you! It has all the mods I would do if I had a Dc5r.

[bennet654]

updated build :)

[BIGTYM]

Lol... Love the story behind the plates Ben.

[stevo716]

Didn;t realise there was build Nice man
and my quotes are the best :P
I believe more shud be up hahahah

Good story, had a smile on my face whilst reading it haha

[bennet654]

Thanks guys,
I just wanted to make my thread sorta fun

[pure_na]

hey man love the thread so far, i'm from the same general area and haven't seen you around which is surprising (especially since my car also only appears at unusual times of the day :P:P).

btw i love the rims. i don't see them...pretty much ever which makes them look even better. wish i could afford to do a build :P

[tiah313]

im from the same area as u too, i live in hawthorn and travel to box hill trough balwyn and camberwell

[bennet654]

hahah lol i only ever drive from hawthorn to balwyn to box hill... its like my little everyday route :) and anyone can do build! just post up a story and add pics.. my car really isnt build worthy :l

[stevo716]

howd the engine mounts go?

[tiah313]

yea man, wt do u do at hawthorn everyday

[RiceMeister]

he lives in hawthorn jonathan :)

we just hang at box hill every other night lol

my usual route has become similar ben. doncater to box hill to doncaster then repeat. haha

[tiah313]

i live in hawthorn too, near scotch college, and i drive to box hill almost everyday but never seen u guys before lol.

[AsHw3e]

Loving it Ben. The rims are sexy az :D .. Reminds me I should update mine although mine is to simple, really couldn't be bothered getting into detail because it took way too long lmaooo. But I'm diggn urs nicely. Im starting my mods this coming weeks pay, should be good.. Can't wait. Gotta catch up soon with you sem n Luke.

[bennet654]

Thanks dude... you should keep updating your build, yours thread already looks good, just add the new parts and thoughts :)
Yeah a meet up will happen soon.. and keep me posted of any DC5R meets :) I met the bloke that you bought your cwest front off last night.. seemed like a great guy!

[AsHw3e]

Yeah I'll get into it soon lol if I can really be bothered tho haha. Barely have time as I work alot :( .. Yeah man I'll keep you posted if a ITR meet happens. Gotta pass me down your number. Ahh u met Tom? lol yeah his a sick c#nt hahaha. Took the cwest off now got the stock front back on.

[bennet654]

looking at JDM VISORS :p

[AsHw3e]

Get them, there sick :D

[AsHw3e]

should of got them when we had the group buy bro.. kinda expensive for just visors imo lol

[bennet654]

i have found em for $180 :P real OEM visors... not bad

[davidvtec]

shame the car is in melbourne. if it was in sydney, wuld love to see your progress in real life. MORE PICS ! :D

[AsHw3e]

$180 not a bad price bro. get them :D

[bennet654]

shame the car is in melbourne. if it was in sydney, wuld love to see your progress in real life. MORE PICS ! :D

thanks mate.. im sure ill road trip there if theres a big sydney ozhonda event :)

[bennet654]

Buying a few things now:
Alpine x305s
Toda headers
And hopefully a mates ecu :)

Wish me luck.. Btw Merry Christmas

[AsHw3e]

good luck bro.. i should update mine on whats arriving lol :D

[michaelz]

It's amazing no one has asked but is that a BMW M1 in your garage?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs209.ash2/47271_424456776103_733651103_5372724_7075872_n.jpg

Does it belong to your old man? Those things are worth heaps.

[davidvtec]

^holy crap i just noticed it now too lmao

[bennet654]

Hey guys just to update...

while im definetly not a 'subwoofer in the trunk' sorta guy... my new Alpine IDA X305S is paid for and arriving on monday :P (for anyone out there who doesn't want a full crazy sound system, but likes a full colour display that's cheap and a better sound quality, get onto me) - got it $300 cheaper than instore :)
http://www.alpine-usa.com/data/product_images/435_1lg.jpg

and about 10 minutes ago i ordered some famous JDM NOKYA H1 2500K bulbs :P hahah - for the high beams
http://www.eautoworks.com/images/350/H13Nokya2500kHyperYellowProHalogen.jpg

[bennet654]

Here is some photos - taken a 30 minute drive past tullamarine airport last monday night with OXER & SEM :P
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[blackk]

Hey guys just to update...

while im definetly not a 'subwoofer in the trunk' sorta guy... my new Alpine IDA X305S is paid for and arriving on monday :P (for anyone out there who doesn't want a full crazy sound system, but likes a full colour display that's cheap and a better sound quality, get onto me) - got it $300 cheaper than instore :)
http://www.alpine-usa.com/data/product_images/435_1lg.jpg

and about 10 minutes ago i ordered some famous JDM NOKYA H1 2500K bulbs :P hahah - for the high beams
http://www.eautoworks.com/images/350/H13Nokya2500kHyperYellowProHalogen.jpg

thats the headunit i want! pm me where you got it and is it aussie region? cheers

[tiah313]

im gonna get that too

[AsHw3e]

loving the pics :D

[dc292177917]

mate cud u show me some results of the nokya bulbs? thz heaps!!

[bennet654]

The nokya bulbs look mint ill take some pics soon. Just make sure that if you buy any brand of yellow bulbs, they are '2500' appantly thats the best match to JDM bulbs :) and match sure as usual the bulb size and power output matches your car, Best $30 ever spent... And the headunit is from http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Alpine-iDA-X305S-X305-S-CD-player-Remote-control-OZ-/370476007962?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564217421a#ht_2868wt_1705 ... They unit is 100% geniune and perfect! And if u pay from an australian bank account shipping is free :) = $292.... Or u can go to JB HI FI and buy the identical itwm for $699

[blackk]

what do u think of the headunit so far?

[mnc]

Very handy headunit, Has a built in clock and calender.

Thats win right there!

[bennet654]

headunit is perfect.. it doesnt take CD's tho, which doesnt bother me what so ever.. stiff ride + CD's = scratched
and the headunit is easy to navigate using the ipod compared to other headunits. the interface is like an ipod built in :) ohh and you can change the colours between type R red dash lighting and alpine blue... many hours of fun.. haha

[i-jrdm]

awesome car dude, always had a soft spot for cw dc5rs
i love seeing someone who fits quality parts to their ride and does the research
respect

[xdannyx]

oh dude but what about the resale value?! hahah good to see you finally modding it! looking forward to seeing more and seeing it in the flesh.

[bennet654]

oh dude but what about the resale value?! hahah good to see you finally modding it! looking forward to seeing more and seeing it in the flesh.


haha lol danny!

[bennet654]

http://i51.tinypic.com/xnauix.jpg

latest picture :)

[BIGTYM]

When did you get the Mugen wing Bennet?

[bennet654]

About 3 weeks ago chris.. When are we gonna see you again! Its been a long time

[Symphorced]

Nice car. Saw it at the JDMST Pier Meet and was looking for the owner to talk to about the MNSR. :p

[bennet654]

http://i51.tinypic.com/xnauix.jpg

[BIGTYM]

About 3 weeks ago chris.. When are we gonna see you again! Its been a long time

Lets catch up soon then. Grab a coffee and do an evening photoshoot somewhere. Been too long

[dnapol]

such a beast, if only i could buy one someday ;)

Curious, are the rear sensors working etc?