Importing my JDM DC5 Type R

[DC5Rvtec]

Hi, I've imported my DC5 into Melbourne (from Ireland) and I'm about to start the process of getting it certified to drive on the roads here.

I know what the value of the 2002 ADM market cars are but how much more highly revered are the JDM specs ones? I don't know the differences between them yet but I'm split between finishing off my upgrade path (KPRO and some bolt-on mods) which I have most of in my boot Or selling it and getting a car more suited to my surfing habits!

Also, can anyone recommend a good honda mechanic who can work with/on my car in the melbourne area? Thanks!

[WATAJK]

what year dc5r you got mate?

What suburb you based in so people can you give you a better idea

And good stuff importing your car!

[Bludger]

Welcome abourd OzHonda,

Post up some pictures buddy

[sangyz]

welcome abourd

[mocchi]

welcome abourdd!!

you consider backyard mechanics for servicing?
pics of car & burger for the boyz!

[MikeyG]

welcome abourd

Nice convertion and burger for the boiz

[Vvvtec]

Welcome a(surf)bourd matey!!!

Pics of car please

[simmy]

welcome abourd mate! pics of






























car

[1900-hustler]

Welcome abourd!

The difference between JDM & AUDM DC5Rs:

- More Power JDM 160kw/200nm AUDM 147kw/192nm
- JDM 17" rims (10 spoke)
- Brembos!
- Cluster limited to 180kmph
- Intake mainfold
- Lighter flywheel
- Less restrictive exhaust system
- Higher compression ratio
- Different cams
- Higher final drive
- Thicker sway bars 22mm vs 18mm
- OEM HID headlights

You might be able to get more for your car (depending if you can actually register it here - hope you researched that)
I'd say it would be 3-5k above the local model depending on condition of the car
It will probably be alot harder to sell though than local models as there are less hassles
But I know for sure you wont have any issues selling the brembo's if you part out lol

Dont know who you can use as a mechanic - I'll leave that to the Melb boys

[u mad?]

Welcome abourd!

The difference between JDM & AUDM DC5Rs:

- More Power JDM 160kw/200nm AUDM 147kw/192nm
- JDM 17" rims (10 spoke)
- Brembos!
- Cluster limited to 180kmph
- Intake mainfold
- Lighter flywheel
- Less restrictive exhaust system
- Higher compression ratio
- Different cams
- Higher final drive
- Thicker sway bars 22mm vs 18mm
- OEM HID headlights

You might be able to get more for your car (depending if you can actually register it here - hope you researched that)
I'd say it would be 3-5k above the local model depending on condition of the car
It will probably be alot harder to sell though than local models as there are less hassles
But I know for sure you wont have any issues selling the brembo's if you part out lol

Dont know who you can use as a mechanic - I'll leave that to the Melb boys

final drive is the same
yes to they have hid
different lca


now some one rep me

[mocchi]

rear calipers are lighter!!
because race carrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[chargeR]

Is everyone misspelling aboard intentionally?

I'd say you might get a few thousand over a local model, especially if it is white.