Confused DC5S owners: Done the research on mods for you ..

This thread is getting super off topic. I like it.

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Originally Posted by markis

but your guys forget that an integra is a terrible track car. there are far better things out there than a FF 1200kg car. eg. evo, lotus.

so take our vtec induced egos out of the equation. if you own a type R you will naturally say R, same with the S. perhaps build a bridge?

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Drivetrain layout and speed are only one of many considerations for a good track car in my opinion. Reliability, cheapness and availability of parts, longevity, suitability for any potential race classes, are all things that might be a consideration for a thoughtful track goer. An Integra will be much easier on brakes and tyres for example than an Evo, and I would rather buy replacement OEM parts for an Integra than an Exige. Too often people focus on the ultimate time and buying baller parts and cars to achieve said time, whereas often the challenge and enjoyment is in developing a car and improving skills. A fast driver in a slow car will often beat a fast car with a slow driver.

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

Yeah and in all that i believe that the R was actually intended to be Track'd considering 74% of Honda Sales of the Type R went on the track not on Road. The Type R was only removed with a refined image as Honda wanted there Integras on the road, not on the track. You watch in 20 years time, which car do you believe people will be wanting more? The refined S or the R?
I think that says enough.

The R doesn't have sound deadening for that reason, if you wanted a Race car or a car that felt like it, the R was always the better option. I reckon the Recaro's are ****in comfy and im the 3rd Owner to my R.

R over S anyday.

Thats my 2cents but each to there own.

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Please don't cut a hole in your car.

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Originally Posted by Lucas

Both :)
My plan is to have a nice comfortable enjoyable ride, ready to track whenever I feel like it.

I got a copy of the Dyno in front of me but My scanner is packed with the rest of my stuff, because as you are all aware, I'm moving to Adelaide tomorrow.
I'll post the chart
s soon as I settle in.

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Not trying to be an arse but if you wanted a car that you could track whenever you feel like you could have spent some of your money a little better. A few dollars on some brake pads, braided lines perhaps, a change of all fluids with some quality gear, a pair of camber bolts for the front and a stiffer rear sway bar. $500-600 and you would have a lot more fun on track. As it is you might find your brakes going away very quickly and you will burn the inside front tyre out of a lot of corners.

However too many people on this forum and others seem to think that tracking your car automatically makes you an awesome kid, and look down on those that don't. Track days are fun but they certainly aren't for everyone :).

Most people would not track their car once a year!

I will go out on a limb here and say that most people will choose power over handling. I think people are kidding themselves when they say things like, "Oh you own a Honda, don't worry about power, you can go better when you can out handle someone with better suspension" and go out and buy set of track coilovers and bounce all over the road and can't even get traction!

Truth is, most people here, I dare say over 90% are red light warriors. They race from street to street or light to light.......so end of the day, power is probably a little more favourable when speaking in the real world and I think thats what Lucas (OP) is pretty much trying to get at!

Anyway, back on topic....the point of this thread is to inform new and wannabe owners about the DC5S and there is some of us here ruining the thread!

lol. anyway ill throw this in the works. injen ($500) vs fujita (430) vs AEM V2 (unsure) BBFYB?

injen

Hey guys, i jsut got the Toda Header installed, and its very striaght forward, i only came across one hassle. the back O2 sensor ... it didnt reach the header.... Was going to have an auto-electrician extend it, howeveri thought if we cut the tape securing it at the top, possibly - there would be some extra slack.

Thank god there was!

So anyone installing a toda header, and realsied the O2 sensor's cable wasnt long enough, there is enough slack, without trying to extend it!

you are the best =] very useful info