Gruppe-M purchase! & review w/ pics

I dont see the logic in making these drastic variations in the models... Its ****ing stupid, lets DOWNGRADE THE ENGINE, BRAKES, EXHAUST.. **** LETS JUST DOWNGRADE EVERYTHING!


Big sigh....

Ohwell atleast i can beat those fkn r32's and falcodores which litter the streets at night.

And i would NEVER trade my Type R for a Type S

Sorry i didn't mean to come across Mean at all. (and i sure dont want to upset the DC5R guys as i think the S's are out numbered on this forum :p) I think it was silly of Honda to downgrade the AUDM DC5R as the JDM model offers so much. As for the S v's R its all down to preference as they both offer very similar potential.

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Originally Posted by Mattski_VTIR

Sorry i didn't mean to come across Mean at all. (and i sure dont want to upset the DC5R guys as i think the S's are out numbered on this forum :p) I think it was silly of Honda to downgrade the AUDM DC5R as the JDM model offers so much. As for the S v's R its all down to preference as they both offer very similar potential.

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How do you explain honda taking the good stuff out and putting the price up???
there criminals. They should atleast have the brembos,

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Originally Posted by didz

I dont see the logic in making these drastic variations in the models... Its ****ing stupid, lets DOWNGRADE THE ENGINE, BRAKES, EXHAUST.. **** LETS JUST DOWNGRADE EVERYTHING!


Big sigh....

Ohwell atleast i can beat those fkn r32's and falcodores which litter the streets at night.

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Spoken like a true street racer. LOL I got Munched by a New R8 holden 6L V8 but at least i still had fuel after the run LOL

Most likely the changes were made to keep the price competitive with similar models in the AUS market. I can handle the little less power, but the brakes and suspension is really what made the Type R.

lol!!!

man i think there was some conspiricy or something going on back when the type R came out.... "we cant let these little things own the falcodores too hard!" Ofcourse no one cares about the evos and sti's because they have such a high pricetag in comparison.

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Originally Posted by EL_DC5

The Type S is a Ripped Off JDM Type R.
They took all the good stuff out.
So the S has Gay ECU
Gay NO LSD
GAY Suspension
GAY Exhaust system
GAY Brakes
GAY normal honda badge
GAY generic black pedels..... and so on and so on

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You will find that some things have been taken off - but have you considered the benefits over the type R?

With the better cams and better compression, my car was able to produce the same KW's completely stock with upgraded ECU as what a modded type R with at least exhaust and intake... could possibly be on par with I/H/E and ECU combination in a type R but still waiting to prove this one ;) :)

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Originally Posted by Rixsy

You will find that some things have been taken off - but have you considered the benefits over the type R?

With the better cams and better compression, my car was able to produce the same KW's completely stock with upgraded ECU as what a modded type R with at least exhaust and intake... could possibly be on par with I/H/E and ECU combination in a type R but still waiting to prove this one ;) :)

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Toda Spec C Cams. Upgrade ECU, ATS 1.5 Carbon LSD, GruppeM Intake, Toda H/E, Tien Mono Flex coilovers. I would be happy with Oh and Upgrade brakes and anit g oil pan

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Originally Posted by Hullabaloo

I can't find a close up of an AUDM DC5R tacho right now. From what I can remember the redline starts between 7900 and 8100. As for cutout i'm not sure. but would have thought that it'd be higher than 8100.

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AUDM dc5r redline is at 7900rpm.

as far as the dc5r vs dc5s debate, they are quite different cars which will appeal to different people. i could have got one when i was buying my car and i had quite a few drives of a new one before i made my mind up but i much prefered the recaros, LSD and less sound deadening of the dc5r. while the dc5s is overall quieter and probably easier to live with day to day, easier to get in and out of but the seats suck when going for a fang, and quiter interior.

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Originally Posted by matt

AUDM dc5r redline is at 7900rpm.

as far as the dc5r vs dc5s debate, they are quite different cars which will appeal to different people. i could have got one when i was buying my car and i had quite a few drives of a new one before i made my mind up but i much prefered the recaros, LSD and less sound deadening of the dc5r. while the dc5s is overall quieter and probably easier to live with day to day, easier to get in and out of but the seats suck when going for a fang, and quiter interior.

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I agree with what your saying, there two different cars and unfortunately people tend to think theres no market for a Type S. Theres no wrong and right, just different opinions.

its personal preference i say, if you are into the street racing look R it is, S is nice for luxury ;D

theres no better i say just what you think is better for the owner ;D

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Originally Posted by Mattski_VTIR

I agree with what your saying, there two different cars and unfortunately people tend to think theres no market for a Type S. Theres no wrong and right, just different opinions.

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Look The suspension and the interior is what should of only been changed in my opinion. LSD bring no discomfort but lets you put the power down more effectively. The Brakes we all got ripped off with, i dont think most of us would bother upgrading the Stock JDM Brembos.