DC5R Vs DC5S

**Amusevtec** · 12-11-2007 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by EL_DC5

Hey, Guys. FYI i have done 0-400 in 14.488 stock with 45psi tires
In my Type S.

and the AUDM DC5R is an Type S dressed as a R + LSD ect, Whereas the AUDM DC5S is a R dressed as a S,

JDM Type R engine(inc. JDM CAMS) tuned down for a low point fuel.

Your S is not a R. It's not even dressed as one.

**m0nty ITR** · 13-11-2007 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Amusevtec

Your S is not a R. It's not even dressed as one.

I've driven an S and it comes nowhere close to the feel of an R. The gearbox gaites are incredibly loose in comparison. It tracks terribly as soon as it loses traction thanks to a lack of LSD and it's VTEC lift feels smoother and more gradual than the R.

Horses for courses, but the statement that the AUDM R is a dressed up S is just a naive S owners comment.

**m0nty ITR** · 13-11-2007 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by EL_DC5

I want to get a Bucket seat for the Track use only... and take all the seats out aswell.
not hard to do!!

How is 125kg of man meat gonna fit in a bucket seat? No offence, but I remember reading another thread where you said you couldn't fit in a Recaro/Bride seat.

**Mattski_VTIR** · 13-11-2007 09:15 AM

LOL at this thread now..

**EL_DC5** · 13-11-2007 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

How is 125kg of man meat gonna fit in a bucket seat? No offence, but I remember reading another thread where you said you couldn't fit in a Recaro/Bride seat.

nah i fit
that wasnt me.

**EL_DC5** · 13-11-2007 11:42 AM

then explain why it has a USDM Type S engine?????

Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

I've driven an S and it comes nowhere close to the feel of an R. The gearbox gaites are incredibly loose in comparison. It tracks terribly as soon as it loses traction thanks to a lack of LSD and it's VTEC lift feels smoother and more gradual than the R.

Horses for courses, but the statement that the AUDM R is a dressed up S is just a naive S owners comment.

**aaronng** · 13-11-2007 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by EL_DC5

then explain why it has a USDM Type S engine?????

Don't make the mistake thinking that the engine alone is what makes a Type R. The R has chassis stiffening, additional bracing at the rear and has additional weight reduction in the form of a thinner windscreen and zero noise insulation material underneath the carpet. All this coupled with the recaros and LSD make it a Type R. Your Type S is not a Type R. The Type R makes compromises in comfort for less weight and better handling. The Type R doesn't have the option of a sunroof just because they wanted to lower the centre of gravity for handling benefits.

The Type S on the other hand doesn't make any compromises and is better than a Type R for use as a daily driver unless you are willing to accept those sacrifices in comfort.