JDM DC5 Type R vs Australian DC5 Type R

[Civic Type R]

I have just created a new page comparing the Australian DC5 Type R vs the JDM DC5-R.

http://www.dohc-vtec.com.au/pages/linked/integra-audm-vs-jdm-dc5.htm

Fell free to add this to somewhere :) :honda:

[s2king]

JAP spec way better, more power, better brakes. Just my opinion.

[locote]

nice!!

[^^v]

nicely done moite...

[Kawasaki]

Diff gear ratios ?

[JINRAI]

JAP spec way better, more power, better brakes. Just my opinion.

:rolleyes:

[tRipitaka]

:rolleyes:

[_Daniel]

do the audm and jdm dc5r's share the same chassis?
or is the jdm one stiffer than the audm?

[JINRAI]

JAP spec way better, more power, better brakes. Just my opinion.

stop stating the obvious and stop stating facts :rolleyes:

[Civic Type R]

As far as i know they share the same chassis

[CJL]

Good work...

Sif Oz version shits on the Jap one :p

[SINISTR]

I love my CRX!

Good work!

[industrie]

the JDM versions are so much better...power, electrics, looks, performance the whole lot...

[Civic Type R]

I love my CRX!

Good work!

LOL Mike,
what does your crx have anything to do with comparing the AU ITR and the JDM ITR ?

[ProECU]

Mate,
very nice site... I was wondering however....
http://www.dohc-vtec.com.au/pages/technical.htm#Anchor-Wha-60641

Just thought i'd let you know, the tuning info is vague at best, and in my view, generally incorrect.

Sorry to digress, I liked your site and spent a moment reading the material. :D

[DC5R8]

very good and helpful website man!~

[KOV]

stop stating the obvious and stop stating facts :rolleyes:

yes i agree, we dont live in JAPAN so we obviously have to put up with the AUS DC5R, which is still a very good car!!!

[_CiVIC_]

do you think its possible to import a JDM dc5r?? or will it have to undergo the same "de-tuning" process as our AUS dc5r???

[ErazeR]

jap spec cars are always better

[lazymofo]

good work man! i also read about civic vti-R v. civic type R...nice work!!

[KOV]

do you think its possible to import a JDM dc5r?? or will it have to undergo the same "de-tuning" process as our AUS dc5r???

hhhhm good question, i dont think its possible to import a dc5r? correct me if im wrong,

power should be standard jap spec as importers wouldnt detune the cars....my thoughts anyway...

[Civic Type R]

Mate,
very nice site... I was wondering however....
http://www.dohc-vtec.com.au/pages/technical.htm#Anchor-Wha-60641

Just thought i'd let you know, the tuning info is vague at best, and in my view, generally incorrect.

Sorry to digress, I liked your site and spent a moment reading the material. :D
Thats ok.
[Sir-JDM] from here wrote that.
Most to all of the other stuff is written by my Honda tuning / engine builder Jake in California :thumbsup:

By all means Evan, you can submit something to me and i'll put it up on the website with appropriate references etc.

Thats what the website is for - to save everyone asking the same question on forums.

[dc4t]

y do oz spec hondas suck compared to jap spec... so crappp

[Civic Type R]

Japan has 102RON fuel standard is the main reason

[dc4t]

hmm still... australia has all these f'd up restrictions..

[Integra]

Nice infomation! Great work ;)

[Olskool Integra Boy]

dam we got ripped!

[jnc]

true...we got ripped :)

thanks for the info..brembos :P

[air23box]

YEAH....you can import a jdm DC5 but not anymore....there is a few in melbourne.....about 3 in my memory...they are all white as I know...

[aStRooo]

gah cant access the page, bandwith exceeded. my friend is pickin up a 01 AUDM dc5r for 23.5. do u find that there is alot of road noise inside the cabin? or is that dependant on the tyres fitted. it is running on potenza g III's and its a bit droney inside.

[KOV]

gah cant access the page, bandwith exceeded. my friend is pickin up a 01 AUDM dc5r for 23.5. do u find that there is alot of road noise inside the cabin? or is that dependant on the tyres fitted. it is running on potenza g III's and its a bit droney inside.

where are you? what condition,kms and colour is it?

yes there is roadnoise as there car is a quiet exhausr you will hear the tyres, i have silverstone's on my and they are a little noisy....

[KOV]

YEAH....you can import a jdm DC5 but not anymore....there is a few in melbourne.....about 3 in my memory...they are all white as I know...

never seen one around

[Civic Type R]

gah cant access the page, bandwith exceeded. my friend is pickin up a 01 AUDM dc5r for 23.5. do u find that there is alot of road noise inside the cabin? or is that dependant on the tyres fitted. it is running on potenza g III's and its a bit droney inside.

Yeah i know about that :cool:

I host several vids on that site and one inparticular consumed 7.9GB of bandwidth alone just in downloads / month out of the 10GB i have available.

It'll be up online on November 1 ;)

[whtdc2]

never seen one around
I hardy drive mine, that's why:wave:

[gd1_nz]

hi guys, sorry to bring this old thread up again. I will be moving to Sydney later this year and am thinking of bringing my JDM DC5R along as a personal import. I am contemplating whether I should sell the DC5 in NZ and get another one in Sydney to save the hassle of importing the car over. Are JDM DC5R quite rare in NSW these days?

[mocchi]

import it! need more jdm crikeys hear.

but concerto by far most jdm

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Bring the DC5R, you will regret not doing so.

[02DC5R]

I have just created a new page comparing the Australian DC5 Type R vs the JDM DC5-R.

http://www.dohc-vtec.com.au/pages/linked/integra-audm-vs-jdm-dc5.htm

Fell free to add this to somewhere :) :honda:

The link is broken. Just realised this thread is like 9 years old. Still a good topic though.
The JDM version is almost the best. But I laugh at the 180km/hr speedo max, and I have read that the car is electronically speed limited.
So you'd prolly have to change the ECU on it, or get owned.

[smiffy]

How many JDM DC5's are there in Aus?

[02DC5R]

How many JDM DC5's are there in Aus?
I haven't come across too many. There's one (JDM Type R) for sale at the moment in carsales.com.au
Apparently imported to NZ, then AU by the current owner

[WATAJK]

So much popcorn can be had right now.....

[amant02]

Idunno..this topic could be subjective.

If the race were to take here in Aus, Im pretty sure the AUDM will give the JDM run for it money.

AUDM DC5 is actually tuned for us, our weather, our fuel etc etc. Who truly know what the OEM ECU fully does. I remember reading somewhere, even Hondata havn't cracked full Honda code or something along them lines.

In saying that, them factory Brembos. I think the JDM one weighs less then ours. Things like Alloy LCA's were used instead of steel like our AUDMs.

[WATAJK]

Idunno..this topic could be subjective.

If the race were to take here in Aus, Im pretty sure the AUDM will give the JDM run for it money.

AUDM DC5 is actually tuned for us, our weather, our fuel etc etc. Who truly know what the OEM ECU fully does. I remember reading somewhere, even Hondata havn't cracked full Honda code or something along them lines.

In saying that, them factory Brembos. I think the JDM one weighs less then ours. Things like Alloy LCA's were used instead of steel like our AUDMs.

Your points are pretty much correct plus slightly other different things internally..
Also the peak power is also gained because in Japan there fuel is a hell of alot better than our rubbish..
The Brembos, Alloy LCAs, Rear Brakes alloy (I think), 154kw engine (I think off top of my head), stiffer suspension plus minor other things Start button etc..
Other minor things from memory is due to the Brembo Brakes, you gain an extra +15 offset i think so you don't need to run as low offset wheels to obtain a flush finish to your guards (hope this makes sense)

[Stevil]

So the major diff is JDM DC5 just has a different tune to AUDM ?

Does it run a better cam, manifold, pistons, rods etc ?

[u mad?]

higher comp pistons, slightly 'bigger' cam

dunno about rods

[amant02]

u mad is correct, it also came with lighter flywheel, better intake manifold etc etc. The differances is so small.

[WATAJK]

u mad is correct, it also came with lighter flywheel, better intake manifold etc etc. The differances is so small.

Flywheel does have a fair bit of weight difference... i think it was .7kg difference which is a hell of alot when your talking about weight on a Flywheel

[amant02]

Flywheel does have a fair bit of weight difference... i think it was .7kg difference which is a hell of alot when your talking about weight on a Flywheel

Yes its heaps lighter, even rotation inertia has its limits.

The advantage gained is minimal, but hey it still an advantage rite? It is also something that driver experience could make up for.


**Im trying to find a JDM flywheel myself**

[Vvvtec]

nice!

[RenzokukenJ]

Inb4 dc2 vs dc5 hehe

[amant02]

Inb4 dc2 vs dc5 hehe

Inb4 dc5>polo

[RenzokukenJ]

Inb4 dc5>polo
Ummm no