DC2 type R vs DC5 type R

havent seen/heard any comments from Ichishima-san as yet [zeth], so until I do, i'm sticking with wat i've seen/heard. :P

im a race entuisiest so the d2r gets my vote.

dc2r is more raw.. dc5r is more refined and newer..

it comes down to personal opinion.. if you spend a reasonably time in both then you can make a propper decision..

I have and prefer my dc2r for its rawness.. but the dc5r for its 6spd gearbox.. but i think my gearbox is better than the new one.. it just needs more slots :)

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Originally Posted by toE

grab urselves a copy of the BMI Vol. 2

off the top of my head,

The DC2R wasnt developed frm scratch. It was rather refined from the Integra SiR. Whereas the DC5R was basically developed from scratch.

Motoharu "GanSan" Kurosawa interviewed the designer (i think that's his title) of the DC5R and he reckons that in a way, the DC5R is the real Type R as it was developed pretty much from scratch. {You bois decide}

The overall dimensions between the two are not far off under the microscope.

The heavier DC5R is made up with a larger sized engine. {Unfortunately they did not do a 1/4 mile comparing the two, so can't prove this point}

Gan San then proceded to take the DC5R on the Honda test track and (again, off the top of my head) he reckons the DC5R has an improved overall balance and stiffer chasis, however, the suspension was a little soft for an R, better brakes and is fast.

Note
I'm not saying that BMI vids are the bible, but look at it rather as a reference guide.
Both DC2R and DC5R mentioned in this post are JDM, so for the comment of the "fast" and "better brakes", can be irrelevant for AUDM DCs.

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He does say all that :roll: but he's driving a JDM DC5R

If I bought a DC5R, I'd always wish I had a JDM one ...
but with a DC2R .... the only thing i'd wish for is a JDM front end :)

ur kidding me aint u? u like the jdm dc2 head? i hate the look of it i reakon aus one looks betta. Also at the same time i reakon my dc2r rawness is more to my personal taste...once again personal opionon...if ur a racey and sporty type of person i believe u would enjoy the dc2r.....

~(,") My 5cent of the day (",)~

i rekon the DC5 is a better everyday car + sports car....
and the DC2R is better for track....

anyways..i rekon DC5R will go harder....hehe

the only dc5r you should even talk about is the JDM version..that is the pure Type R...the one in australia is a joke..toned down version of the Acura junk in america...just re-badged...

The dc2r that was sold in australia will be the only raw genuine type R to hit our shores which you could purchase from the dealer..i have a few friends who have personally imported the JDM DC5R 2002/03 model..and damn the difference in power is amazing...it keeps up with a s2k no problems...we took it to track at phillip island :) (pending the driver as well)

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Originally Posted by Sp3rMz

ur kidding me aint u? u like the jdm dc2 head? i hate the look of it i reakon aus one looks betta. Also at the same time i reakon my dc2r rawness is more to my personal taste...once again personal opionon...if ur a racey and sporty type of person i believe u would enjoy the dc2r.....

~(,") My 5cent of the day (",)~

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Yes, twin round headlamps are the DC2 Integra's trade mark. :thumbsup:
That's what it sets appart from the other commom cars with just one lamp per side.
JDM headlamps looks very much like a carry over from the superceded model.:thumbdwn:

Driven both, the DC2R and the DC5R in one day, before buying the DC2R.
The DC2R steers so much better than the DC5R, thanks to its far superior front end suspension and a less weight over the front wheels.:thumbsup:
The DC5R with the DC2R's front suspension package?????????????????????.
I think, I would have been today driving IT instead of the DC2R. ;)

dc5r is is newer and cost more and it also looks better.
my personal opinion!

Aliens and Terminator are part of trilogys.

dc2 yo

My god, not again!!!! How can you compare the two cars really....
It's like saying "Which is better, a GTR R33 or a GTR R34"
When will people learn that you can only compare apples with apples....

The real question is which one can you afford..

I drive a DC5r so i am bias anyways :p

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Originally Posted by typeRr

dc5r is is newer and cost more and it also looks better.
my personal opinion!

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The DC5R looks good from some angles.
Unfortunately the current styling trend calls for a high waist, which makes the DC5R look too tall and a kind of boxy (tall and narrow) particularly from the rear. :confused: