I have a dc2R and dc5R. Our DC5R is just a RSX-R with JDM type R cosmetics. Stock for stock DC2R is faster, but DC5R is more of a long term car, easy to live with and lots more potential with the K20 even though its not a REAL K20A.
Yeh I agree with you. The DC5 is like a dc2+benz. I have both a 03 DC5R and 01 DC2R both fully stock, The DC2R just pulls like a horse compared to the sluggish DC5R.
Although there was an upgrade to the 01 DC2R's intake cam, I've driven a stock 99 ITR and I have to say the 99-00 ITR isn't that much difference in acceleration to the DC5R.
It's a pity that our DC5Rs have been stripped from its true JDM form
-LSD
-Brembos
-11.5CR
-cams
-suspension
-tranny
i dont know why Honda AU is so stingy to bring in a cheaper DC5. Really pisses me off because I believe ALL type R owners wouldn't mind paying more for the real thing.
If you compare the JDM DC5R to the JDM DC2R, the JDM DC5R wins.
Overall when you sit in a DC2R it feels like a real 'Race Car'
Originally Posted by jugbugz
Theres actually a huge difference.
Type Rs always have each and every part fitted and tuned to work together to create the correct combination. Theres a video of the Japan racers that analysed the DC2R when it came out and said that further reducing the weight of the car would affect the balance because each corner weight was fully balanced with the suspension settings etc and that it would require a rebalance with adjustable coilovers on a machine. Any little change would have to be retuned to work at optimal just like mods to our exhuast, engine etc.
So since our DC5Rs are missing stuff like;
-LSD
-Firmer and lower suspension
-Brembo Brakes w larger rotors
-11.5CR
-cams
-220bhp
-tranny
It becomes a totally different car. Our DC5R sussy is apparently the same as the Type S version in Japan. And Type S in Japan means a non-type R. Pisses me off each time I think about it.
LSD and Tranny is the same......
Intake manifold
Stock extractor and exhaust is different......
AUDM 4-1 Rear muffler have nth special
JDM 4-2-1 Rear muffler have little valve can open up on high rev
I've driven both JDM and plenty of AUDM DC5R.....stock to stock they are a bit different.....not as much power.....but if you plan to modified it then they won't be that much different.....by the time you change ur I/H/E and some basic ECU tuning....they will be really break even......if you plan to change cams and any further internal work...then they will make no difference.....
Like most of the other say...they are both great cars....if you plan to spend big $$ and make ur dream project car....DC5R is ur choice.....K20A have a lot more potential to mod compare to B series.....even you do 2.2lt upgrade kit with proper ECU tuning...it will go max 250-280 HP...and K20 can go all the way up to 350 HP......or even more........my 2 cents...
Originally Posted by tct
oh dear ****ing lawd. my d*ck did more than move. it jumped out of my pants, and tore the fly open....
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