DC5R series 2 suspension difference?

**VTECfreak** · 30-07-2006 02:52 AM

Does the DC5R series 2 in japan have any differences in suspension compared to our AUSDM DC5R's?

The reason i want to know is because i recently bought some BuddyClub Racing Spec coilovers for my DC5 and i took it to a suspension place to get it installed today and they couldn't install the rear coilovers. They said the rear ones didin't fit.

It definately says "DC5" on the box. Could it be that these coilovers are made for the series 2?

I'll be calling BuddyClub AU on monday to comfirm if the coilovers i bought are correct for my car or not. But interested to hear if anyone thinks this is weird or not.

**aaronng** · 30-07-2006 11:07 AM

Series 1 and series 2 have different suspension geometry. So when you buy, ask for 01-04 DC5R coilovers. Hot Version vid mentioned that they were "eagerly waiting for aftermarket suspension for the new Type R". So I think that they are different.

**VTECfreak** · 30-07-2006 11:21 AM

Thanks for clearing that up for me Aaronng.

Damn now i have to send these back and wait another couple of weeks to get the correct ones in.

**VTECfreak** · 31-07-2006 01:29 PM

Has anyone got a picture they can upload of their Buddyclub racing spec dampers for DC5?? I need to see the top view of the rear coilovers to see if its the same as mine, coz mine don't fit!!

Please post pic if you have.

**maracer** · 31-07-2006 04:22 PM

That’s strange! I thought all the DC5 suspensions set-up were the same in terms of fitting?

**aaronng** · 31-07-2006 04:40 PM

Along with the 05 facelift, they revised the suspension as well. Since we didn't have the updated DC5R in Aus, no one could confurm it. I saw the comparison on a hot version dvd.