Question about ITR

[vince]

I just test drove an ITR yesterday for the first time and found the steering to be quite stiff and heavy like a go kart.....is that how it is suppose to be? I use to have a Civic and the steering was so easy.

[joneblaze]

DC2R or DC5R?

[tofu R]

im guessing dc5r
dc5r steering is a little bit heavier
its how its meant to be
for better feel of the road etcetc

[geo41e]

l'm assuming its a DC5 aswell. I also testdrove it and didn't really like how the steering wheel wus so tuff. I guess its better for road use whern its abit bumpy and uneven surfaces.

Also less "torque steer" issit?

[vince]

No DC2R.

[tofu R]

oh alrite than haha
it is heavier than a civic for sure
i have an EK as well
and that thing has LIGHT as steering
same reason for dc2

[skoota]

Yeah I noticed then when test driving some DC2 Vti-R's - I have an EK and the stearing is heaps lighter and the gearbox is not as tight/restrictive. I reckon the stearing and gearbox in DC2's are heaps better IMO

[A'PEXi]

yeh my ek is VERY light, compared to your everyday camry :D

[vince]

So it is normal for it to feel that heavy?

[mugsee]

yeah its normal.

After driving my mum's Vectra (...shudder), you almost feel that theres no power assisted steering that it almost feels wrong - but its not!

It gives you more control over the direction of the car, although its a bitch when doing slow maneuvors (sp?).

[type one]

heavy??? hmm i guess when compared to an accord or sth... c'mon... heavy is good hehehe :)

[vince]

Haha i'm not complaining about it just wanted to make sure it is normal before I buy it since it was the first i've test drove.

[[[d a n n y]]]

hahah

if ur not sure

test drive another DC2R at another place and compare.. :D

[[zeth]]

Yeah vince.. it's normal to feel that way :)

When I first test drove a DC2R i had the same curiosity like you... the steering wheel feels heavier compared to my camry. then i found out that that's just the way it suppose to feel and i got used to it and loved it ever since :D

If you still have a doubt.. test drive another DC2 :)

[euGeR]

Isn't it the LSD that creates the heavier feel?

the LSD is suppose to be better in DC5R so its heavier ... more plates

[CJL]

dc5r has bloody heavy steering, but i love it. Makes driving with knees alot easier

[Rexxy]

hehehe, I never ever noticed that the steering was heavy at all, in fact the 1st time i testdrove a dc2r I was amazed at how great the steering felt in my hands......

Maybe that was because I had been driving around in a 1977 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 (short wheel base softtop) and that was 2.5tonnes without any power steering....hehehehe

[vince]

Coming off a Civic where you can steer with a few fingers the dc2r felt HEAVY haha. Anyway if everything works out i'll be getting the dc2r probably late next week :)

Hey Rexxy are the the same Rexxy on OCAUMC?

[Rexxy]

wots OCAUMC ??

[vince]

Oh don't worry then, it is a motorcycle forum for Aus riders.

[Rexxy]

not me, but tell him to stop using my name !!! hehehe

[vince]

Haha actually i checked again and the other person's name is Rexxxy.

Another questions about the dc2r, is the clutch suppose to stiff as well? I'm reading a review on the car and it said that the clutch was light.

[Rexxy]

My Stock Clutch was always heavy....but I have a ceramic clutch now, and an ultralite flywheel (3.1kgs), stock flywheel is 9.1kgs.....so mine is very lite now.........

[Civic Type R]

just a little thought.
the tyres were probably different and different tyre pressure to what you were used to in the civic. This can make a difference ;)

[dc2r]

The Type-R steering is "heavier" than other cars like a Camry because it is meant to give the driver the "feel" of the road/track. You will get used to it. The clutch is also meant to be a little firm.

And LSD is not what makes the steering heavy. To find out what LSD is, go to www.howstuffworks.com and go to the "differentials" section. Enjoy! :D

[mike_cheung]

btw which car is faster?
dc2r or dc5r

[Rexxy]

stock v stock, the dc2r without a doubt (thats the Oz spec tho, the JDM spec dc5r is actually 1 second quicker around Honda's test track)