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EJ1
22-09-2013, 08:14 PM
Dear members

Contemplating buying either a DC2 type R or an EM1 but can't seem to make my mind up. Hopefully some members here can supply me with some suggestive information in regards to both of these cars I'm considering.

Contemplating buying this VTi-R coupe as a daily/touge car. What are members thoughts on it?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-1999/SSE-AD-2061650/?Cr=9&sdmvc=1

Claims he has all the receipts for a 13k rebuild and parts, All seals, idler bearing, tensioner bearing, timing belt and water pump have been replaced. Including forged internals. The motor was built by Harris engines in NSW. I would have thought a motor with this extent of modification would have made more power.

Would I enjoy driving a DC2 type R more is the question, I believe the DC2R will have a handling advantage to some degree.

But this seems like it's worth an inspection considering the amount of money that's been spent on it.

Only thing I'm concerned about would be deteriorated bushes and how hard of a life the new motors had already.

He claims that the EM1 made 122fwkw on the run in tune and more power could be extracted from it once it wears in a bit but he says the power is perfect as it stands now. Considering a leak down test which the owner has no problem with just for peace of mind.

Best regards Cristos.
ekx105
23-09-2013, 02:44 AM
If you want to buy an em1 around that amount.. Take a look at LM17ER's for sale thread. Such a clean car! Can vouch for it myself!
amant02
23-09-2013, 02:55 AM
Srsly over priced, if you ask me. For not much more you can get into a type r as a daily. 1-2 months of saving more.
Boznian
23-09-2013, 11:14 AM
I'd rather just buy a stock dc2r
EJ1
23-09-2013, 01:03 PM
No worries guys thanks for the pointers, Was considering the DC2R but can't find one in white with relatively low km.
dc292177917
24-09-2013, 04:17 PM
just one thing, all the genuine honda enthusiast that i know they wont put BBS replica or Xforce headers on their car.
EJ1
24-09-2013, 05:33 PM
I don't really see a problem with the Xforce headers but the BBS replicas I can understand. I would have thought considering the extent of the modifications the price tag was quite reasonable.

None of that matters really anyway's because if I end up buying either a DC2R or EM1 there is a JDM K20A swap on the cards.
tripleuse
24-09-2013, 05:46 PM
I don't really see a problem with the Xforce headers but the BBS replicas I can understand. I would have thought considering the extent of the modifications the price tag was quite reasonable.

None of that matters really anyway's because if I end up buying either a DC2R or EM1 there is a JDM K20A swap on the cards.


for the money you want to spend, you could pick up a basic kswap. would save the hassle, and it would be alot cheaper then if you were to do the swap yourself.
EJ1
24-09-2013, 05:58 PM
Can't find any JDM K20A swapped em1's or dc2's.. If I could find one I'd be right on it.
tripleuse
24-09-2013, 06:32 PM
Can't find any JDM K20A swapped em1's or dc2's.. If I could find one I'd be right on it.

any particular reason for going jdm k20?
EJ1
24-09-2013, 06:34 PM
More power and more potential as opposed to the K20A2.
tripleuse
24-09-2013, 09:24 PM
More power and more potential as opposed to the K20A2.

from what ive seen it has about 10kw atw difference compared to a k20a2 or k20z1 with the same mods. If i was you i would definitely think about k24, cheaper and better power/potential
Boznian
25-09-2013, 09:14 AM
I think it's time to buy something and build it up!
Look at Ej8 if you really like coupes
EJ1
25-09-2013, 12:19 PM
Haha yeah it certainly is time to build something. Picking up a tidy jzz30 soarer this weekend, Factory manual 139,000km, heaps of fruit, good price and making a bit of cash to fund my dc2r with k swap.

Not a fan of the pre facelifted ek coupes unfortunately.

Championship white dc2r with jdm front and jdm k20a swap is my goal.