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Only 2000 DC2R's were officially brought to Australia in 1999/2000. 500 in each colour. There could a few specials from the Indy race in QLD and some grey imports with different h/lamps.

Been there, done that!
Mod engine (cam,P+P, 2.5" exhaust system) + pod = 5 -7 Kw gain against the stock airbox.
Stock engine + pod = noise

JUN stroker kit. Very expensive though. ~ 10K.

R # on plate under the hand brake doesn't have to be same as the VIN #. Could be 1 or 2 numbers off. I believe, the # on plate refers to a # of the car delivered and sold in Australia, where as VIN #...

Get the set of DC2R JDM 16" rims. Exactly the same styling as 15", but in 16". Can't help you with contact, but guys in buy/sell trade section will. (Some people in Sydney used to bring them in)....

It's been a while since the last message was written in this thread and a lot of water went under the bridge in the meantime.
So.......
Springs - accquired s/h H&R coil springs.
These have lowered...

...........spot on buddy....................
DC2R driver now........DC2 VTiR before..............

There's no such a thing as a cheap good Honda mechanic!
Take it to Astoria Honda on North Rd.

Warping of brake rotors as described by several of you guys on this thread, is not normal.
It looks very much like an engineering design issue and should be addressed by HMCA ASAP.
People affected...

The only one with a colour co-ordinated wheels.
Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Judging from your requirements (and worries) - WRX is the car for you............................forget DC5R.:cool: :cool: :cool:

No need to remove the box. Just remove the cover.
Noise a plenty! :D :D :D

Even with stock filter - less cover = good noise.:D :D :D

Yes, Honda, Nissan and Toyota kept some of the better cars for the Japan domestic market only for many years now.
Why????????????
In our case it has a lot to do with the size of our market and...

If there is no hassle with fronts, then just get 205/55/R16 tyres for the rear.
However the wheel offset could still be an issue and you may need 10 or 15mm wide spacers. Fit the wheel with 205 tyre...

...............ouch,............ beginning to sound like a re-call................:(
Honda take notice........................:!:

..........................so now we also have the steering column rattle..............
the plot thickens......................
..........clunk not worth getting worked up about?????????????????????...

...............steering rack gremlins??????????????????????????????
Tell us more pls............................

Sounds good......................what's the dust like??????????

Q1. Buy VTiR; 16 -18K Would not touch anything cheaper. Remember! You'll get what you pay for!
Q2. Get the pre-purchase vehicle check at your Honda dealer ~ $200.00 Well spent money! Includes engine...

....read the article thoroughly...........only thing missing is an explanation for the DC2R's lack of speed at the Flip - Flop; 141km/h as opposed to DC5R 147km/h.:confused:

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Someone please answer the above question!
I believe there was a special run for OZZ = 1000 cars; 250 of each colour.

Peace man.............................
I believe you, you have subjectively noticed increased in power................however..................
only a dyno session - before and after - can confirm...

Hey, hey , hey ....slow down..........................
Nobody's talking about loosing power!
What we're talking about is driveability! With the 2.5" exhaust system you will definitely gain power up...

Yes and Yes.
4-1 headers are not very good for everyday driving.
4-2-1 system with 2.5" exhaust is also no good for everyday driving.
Had both on my DC2R.
Honda has spent the countless amount of...

I agree!
2.5" exhaust?????
Well, I run 2.5" system atm with a Mugen copy 4-2-1 headers.
Not very good around the town. No power under 3KRPM and a cabin noise ehh, not very nice - sound system -...