dc5r or dc2r-what would you prefer?

[VT-11-RR]

I highly agree with Monty. Ive been doing a shit load of research on the US n AU forums and k series engines have so much potential if modded with quality parts. And dont forget the fact its a 2L over a 1.8L. and as for *trentd* mate to bag out the DC5 to that level one would think you own a Lambo or sumthing. Great car in every aspect!!!!! oh btw Cars a Made to be drivn not to watch it in the garage everyday

[trentd]

i'm not saying it stays in the garage. you take it out now and again. why drive your loved car to work and shopping every day. you just get the risk of having it scratched and damaged.

and don't ever compare litres, 1.8l worse then 2l?
i have a 1.8 and it embarrases 6.0l's on the road. go figure.
i'm not saying the dc5r is a horrible car and not to have it. its just answering the question dc5r or dc2r, i'm saying dc2r.
because honestly it beats it in everything. handling, speed, looks, style, weight and much more.
you can do so much with a k20 engine, but you can do so much with a b18c7 as well.
you can do so much with a smart car if you feel like it.
i'm leaving my opinion and that is.
GO THE DC2R!!!!! =D

[G-Stick]

why's there so much hate for DC5R's here.. I am sure half if not most of the haters here havent even drive a dc5.

DC5R's are nice cars to drive. imo its tamed and modern and will eventually have more aftermarket support
DC2R's are raw, noisy and the interiors getting old.

IMO... K20a JDM DC2R

[Wez_R]

I would take any! love them both

[trentd]

k20a dc2 would be insane!
i don't have a lot of hate for them. i just think there toooo boring.
its turned into a completly different car. and its too big for fwd.
if it was rwd i'd have one right now!

[Wez_R]

What would make the dc5r vtec raw more? exhaust, pod filter?

[burak213]

What would make the dc5r vtec raw more? exhaust, pod filter?

removal of sound deadning, stiff mounts, i/h/e, stiffer sway bars, coilovers

[trentd]

A pod is a good mod, not only does it get colder air, it gets more air all together. it will make the vtec raw more. having a aftermarket intake pipe aswell will make it raw very loud!

[Zinyo]

k20a dc2 would be insane!
i don't have a lot of hate for them. i just think there toooo boring.
its turned into a completly different car. and its too big for fwd.
if it was rwd i'd have one right now!

You talk a lot of crap for someone who havent even owned a DC5R...have you even driven one? its based on everyone's own opinion...you and other people like dc2r because they either have a dc2/dc2r or its their personal taste...good for you and i think they are a great car. Well i'll be plain and honest here and say that most DC5R owners here can buy a dc2r if they wanted to, but they prefer/bought the dc5r, so obviously each to their own...Too boring? not even a comparison?...get real...

[act_gooner]

IMO the DC2R looks a lot nicer, but I would jump at the chance of buying a bran new car which is what makes the DC5R better.

[mocchi]

picture speaks a thousand words

[ChrisSX]

As someone who has owned both, the DC5R is better hands down.

Stock for stock, I did prefer the DC2R, however once you go mod for mod the performance gap just keeps increasing and leaving the DC2R behind. The extra torque that the K20 has down low is probably the icing on the cake; it feels good not to need to hit vtec just to beat someone off the lights so you can merge lanes.

I also prefer the gearbox on the DC5. Better ratios and a 6th gear for highway driving. Can happily chill out in 5th gear at 60-70km/h driving around town without the car struggling. The DC2 always pissed me off because the car felt like it was revving WAY too high at 110km/h.

I also felt the DC5 was more planted to the road when both cars had coilovers and RE01s.

Most of the other reasons I prefer the DC5 other people have already covered, however I did prefer the DC2R steering wheel and the overall size of the car.

Just my 2c