Advice needed:DC2R or S15 Autech.

[Zinyo]

Hi guys,:thumbsup:

Firstly, I would like to ask for your honest opinion/advice on which car should I buy? And which one is better overall? DC2R or s15 Autech? As I am planning to buy either one of these cars by the end of this year.

I'm currently 20yo and still on my green P's in Victoria so I can't drive any turbo cars whatsoever. So the DC2R and the s15 autech is my top choices and they're pretty much within the same price range. One main difference is that I have to import the s15 autech (I've asked importers already - I'm just waiting for the AUS exchange rate to go back up this nov/dec).

They both pull similar power at the fly ; N/A S15 autech=150kw and DC2R=147kw and a bit lighter in weight. Im not really fuzzed about power (I only want decent power) as I'm still on my P's so there's no point goin fast. I luv Hondas, especially teggys (R's) (Been drivin a civic since HS, never had a problem) but I love the S15 too...Hard choice. Plz advise and give ur input.

Much appreciated.
P.S. I already did a search and cant find a similar thread...Dont get pisd off =]

My first post on OzHonda :D WOoO

[rayb3na_]

a na s15 is like having an automatic type r.. its not right. lol but i was seriously considering a autec s15 at some stage too..

[FallenAngel]

Driven both cars, and definately go for the DC2R man. Well worth the money and less time to wait. Also great areas to mod with the DC2R compared with the Autech.

In the end its ur choice.

Welcome too!

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Honestly id rock the Aerotech...

For me it depends on the $

If you want something RWD and fun just buy a el-shitto S13 and slide..

[Zilli]

what answer do you think you're gonna get on here mate?

the way i see it, its rwd fun, with a nice body and more up to date interior than the dc2r...

vs

highly strung dart fwd with an awesome driveline and track potential out of the box...

i dont think there would be much between them in terms of performance really...

[MWAKU]

s15 :)

[taks]

DC2R now...S15 sr20det after you're off P's.
OR
S15 autech now...turbo it after :)

Personally, I'd get the DC2R...couldn't justify paying the same amount for an NA when you could get the turbo s15.

[migoreng]

da hell is an autech s15
lol

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

da hell is an autech s15
lol

*palm face*

Its a N/A Sr20'd S15

...Search on Jdmst is your friends (its been Discussed atleast twice)

:edit: Amrite?

[Zinyo]

For those who don't know;

S15 Autech is a JDM S15, powered by the N/A SR20DE, but tuned by Autech, with higher compression rate, more aggressive cams, intake tuning, fujitsubo-made exhaust manifold (sexy!), 6-speed from the spec-r with lightened flywheel, helicar lsd (taller gear), chassis bracing and stiffening, firmer and lower suspension and a few other enhancements (incld.spec r turbo brakes)...

Best part about the car though is the engine, it peaks at 200ps(149kw) at 7200rpm!, a bit higher than the SR20DET peak of 6400rpm, this is helped by a comp ratio of 11.7 and cam upgrades. 1kw more power than the AUDM turbo s15 Spec R but slightly less torque, not bad really for an NA...

[[ricer]]

i'd choose the s15
cant go wrong in pearl white either :)

[turbo convert]

DC2r i have gone through way too many cars and if i had my time again would have kept the DC2r! YOu will get dissapointed after a while with the n/a s15, wishing you had the jdm sr20det............then you will waste your money on it to try make it one. GET THE R

[I heart the SSS]

S15 + Super Advans in red = WIN.

[Zinyo]

Thanks for the advice guys!

In regards to regretting buying an N/A autech S15; It has more power than the AUDM spec r so it should be enough for the time being (I can't do mods neway)as my FUTURE car after my P's is probly an evo 8 or 350Z! =]
Not really going for speed atm...
One main problem about the DC2R is the damn price! I've already asked importers, and they said an autech s15 (grade 4) can be imported landed and complied for 16k-17k (today's exchange rate), with under 90000k's on the clock and great condition. I've looked around in carsales, i cant find a decent DC2R at that price that is less than 100k kms on the odo. Thats the main downside DC2R...for buyers neway...

[string]

What you need to do is drive both cars. You are asking other people, which of two opposites you would like better... :D

The only way one car can be better than another, is if it meets your requirements better than the other.

Why not keep the Civic and save the $5k+ you'd otherwise lose, and put it towards the Evo or 350Z? Maybe spend $1000 and modify the civic to keep you a bit more excited?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Why not buy a Bomb ED untill fulls come and the 350z is waiting for you?

[VTECMACHINE]

I'd say DC2R...

[mattchuej8]

s15 looks hot, lots of potential looks wise and possibly performance wise. but definite sex for me.
dc2r not as hot as the s15 but lots more mods to play with.

performance wise, would be hard to separate the two without any tough research.

[xQuizit]

go d dc2r,, looks hotter, better body shape,, n vtec gets u laid ahahah

[TONTON]

go DC2R then when your sick of vtec, move onto a turbo S15... that way you'll experience the best of both worlds

[Zinyo]

I got another 2 years left on my P's (4yrs total cos of the new laws)...Thats a longggg..g..time and I want something better for the long run :)
I havent test driven a dc2r yet, planning to tho, wen i start hitting the car yards.
Noob questions; 1.)DC2R have no air cond???
2.)How much is the insurance for dc2r?wat company?

[DreadAngel]

Thanks for the advice guys!

In regards to regretting buying an N/A autech S15; It has more power than the AUDM spec r so it should be enough for the time being (I can't do mods neway)as my FUTURE car after my P's is probly an evo 8 or 350Z! =]
Not really going for speed atm...
One main problem about the DC2R is the damn price! I've already asked importers, and they said an autech s15 (grade 4) can be imported landed and complied for 16k-17k (today's exchange rate), with under 90000k's on the clock and great condition. I've looked around in carsales, i cant find a decent DC2R at that price that is less than 100k kms on the odo. Thats the main downside DC2R...for buyers neway...

Imported and landed for 16K - 17K give yourself some breathing room add 3K just in case and then you're safer. You never know what needs doing man...

[xQuizit]

dc2r comes stock with aircon

[Zinyo]

Imported and landed for 16K - 17K give yourself some breathing room add 3K just in case and then you're safer. You never know what needs doing man...

Yeh so true, i guess i'd have to stop buying takeouts n start packing a lunchbox with mie goreng to uni, until i get my car ...:thumbdwn:

[dslt]

Definately dc2r, i miss mine as well =(