DC5R: Jap vs Aus spec

Aussie DC5R spec engine is the same engine as fitted in Europe to Type R Civic. This engine is also used in a "cooking" version of JDM Integra.
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The reason that they rebadged RSX as a type R is primarly for the cost. If Honda dealers were selling real JDM type Rs with all the extra stuff, it would be well over 60k.. and at that price, not many ppl would op to get a Type R as a sports car.. They probaly go for other cars like STIs, EVOs etc etc..

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Originally Posted by eveo

hey fellas, im a newbie but was hoping someone could give a complete listening of differences between the two specs.
I've looked through the Integra category but don't think I've found such topic being covered.

Thanks in advance.

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Hey there,

The differences are:

Jap Spec has : 8400 red line (8900 cut out), 162kW/200Nm (147/192 AUDM), VTC works on both the intake and exhaust cycle (AUDM just intake), 17" rims, variable pressure exhaust sytem, red valve cover (that weighs 200g less! jip!), Brembos, different guage cluster (also speed limited 180kmh), shiny red H badge on the steering wheel (AUDM is matt), aluminium front control arms (some sort of other metal alloy AUDM), larger intake manifold, thicker rear sway bar 22mm (18mm AUDM), weight distribution 61:39 (AUDM 62:38 ) and ofcourse different emissions stuff (ie Cat).

Hope this helps.....

There's more differences to the US RSX and AUDM DC5R than meets the eye....

AUDM has:

JDM chassis (lighter by ~20-30 kgs), Recaros, type R badging/decals, momo steering wheel, LSD, Type R body kit, blackened out headlights (US has silver ones) and a different final drive.

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shiny red H badge on the steering wheel (AUDM is matt),

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the new 04 DC5R's come with shiny red H badge as well 8)

mine will be!

the new 04 DC5R, anything different or exactly the same ?

i've read somewhere that the washer nozzel will also be body colour instead of black

why can't they just design it like the dc2 without holes in the bonnet and have it near the wippers.. :x

Near the wippers? The whipers? Hehe... Do you mean the wipers Tofu? It's more sleek that way huh? Anyone know when the next model dcX is coming out?

yah....i did type wipers but then i retyped it with double "p"...lol

anyway...i know my engrish spelling skills aren't that good yet, even though i have been here in aus for 16 years... :oops:

are the headlights on the same on Aus Spec and Jap Spec?

Thanks.

no
jdm type r had hid
jdm base model has the same as our dc5

yes there are power differences and slight cosmetic difference but i think the other reason that we dont get something closer to the new jdm dc5 is that the jdm dc5 engine is made to run of 100 ron fuel which we dont really have here (i think most premium is 98).

if they have those big red brembos on them they must be quick :D