Switching sides - DC2R over to Euro. Wise?

**Neesmo31** · 21-05-2010 05:55 PM

Okay, after a bit of driving under my belt, a couple of issues are raised with the euro.

Jerky throttle at crawling speeds (even without throttle application) it tends to jump up in the revs and jerk you around in the car.
Very low rpms cruising around at say 60, its like chugging away at 1200rpm.

I have done a bit of research and this appears to be standard euro traits. Alot of people have the same problems with the FBW throttle (well not problems just issues) and the low ratios of the gearbox.

Should i be worried about these things?? Or just get used to them?? My car is in great condition and has been always serviced on time and was owned by an old couple.

ALSO is there a drain bung on the auto or is it a pan off affair?? I havnt yet looked or researched. I am going to do my own service with new oils and whatnot for piece of mind.

**natnat** · 22-05-2010 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by Neesmo31

Love this look - would appear to be 17's i think. If i could get something like that i would be happy.

how about this look?

or this

**tony1234** · 22-05-2010 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Neesmo31

Okay, after a bit of driving under my belt, a couple of issues are raised with the euro.

Jerky throttle at crawling speeds (even without throttle application) it tends to jump up in the revs and jerk you around in the car.
Very low rpms cruising around at say 60, its like chugging away at 1200rpm.

I have done a bit of research and this appears to be standard euro traits. Alot of people have the same problems with the FBW throttle (well not problems just issues) and the low ratios of the gearbox.

Should i be worried about these things?? Or just get used to them?? My car is in great condition and has been always serviced on time and was owned by an old couple.

ALSO is there a drain bung on the auto or is it a pan off affair?? I havnt yet looked or researched. I am going to do my own service with new oils and whatnot for piece of mind.

On the jerky throttle at low speeds/RPM you'll have to get used to it.It's more noticible in a manual.I found once you get used to it it's not too bad.You just have to go really gentle on the accelerator at low speeds.

**Simonnn** · 22-05-2010 03:31 PM

wow I always thought it was just my car that did the jerky thing! good to know that I dont suffer alone :P

**Neesmo31** · 25-05-2010 07:09 AM

Just a rims question, would 18x8 in a 40 offset be alright??

Thanks, im a bit of a noob when it comes to rims as i have never bought any in my life accept for dc5r rims for my dc2 lol.

EDIT: will these rims give me any problems with scrubbing when turning, also going to get a set of kings low springs just to knock it down a touch but not rediculously low.

Then i will be happy. Giving it a full detail and polish this week so will post pics up when its up to my standards!

Finally made my mind up on rims. These:

**tony1234** · 25-05-2010 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Neesmo31

Just a rims question, would 18x8 in a 40 offset be alright??

Thanks, im a bit of a noob when it comes to rims as i have never bought any in my life accept for dc5r rims for my dc2 lol.

EDIT: will these rims give me any problems with scrubbing when turning, also going to get a set of kings low springs just to knock it down a touch but not rediculously low.

Then i will be happy. Giving it a full detail and polish this week so will post pics up when its up to my standards!

Finally made my mind up on rims. These:

Nice rims.are they 18s?check the offset,ideally you want +43 max.Don't get Kings they tend to sag over time.

**Neesmo31** · 25-05-2010 12:41 PM

Thanks tony, if they start to sag, i will replace them - i can get these really really cheap. Just got an email - they only do these in 19's!! dammit!

These are my next pic then i guess: 18 x 8 40 offset

**tony1234** · 25-05-2010 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Neesmo31

Thanks tony, if they start to sag, i will replace them - i can get these really really cheap. Just got an email - they only do these in 19's!! dammit!

These are my next pic then i guess: 18 x 8 40 offset

Hmmmm,not bad but not my favourite. +40 offset is a little low in my opinion.Remember OEM rims are +55 so that's 15mm extra offset .This can,over time prematurely wear the hub bearings.BTW im' running 17s with +48 offset.

**Neesmo31** · 25-05-2010 08:46 PM

Those rims only come in 38 offset. Is that a little too much? Tony when you say 43 is as much as you want, does that mean anything from 55 to 43 offset? Just trying to clarify. Thanks again.

**tony1234** · 26-05-2010 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Neesmo31

Those rims only come in 38 offset. Is that a little too much? Tony when you say 43 is as much as you want, does that mean anything from 55 to 43 offset? Just trying to clarify. Thanks again.

IMO +38 is too much although others here are running the same or close to that.Yeah +55-+43 is good.Civic type R rims(they're 18s +55) are worth considering if you can find a set 2nd.hand.