DC5 Type R/ Type S Modification Review

[Nuci]

Tell you what, I hear this question asked every week. The reason why you're hearing so many different answers is because half of the people on here think that they're experts just because they've bought an exhaust before. What you need to do is speak to someone directly who specialises in your model of car. They are going to give you the best advice. Call/email Adrian from toda, ask him. He will give you the best advice. Not trying to be an ass, but you have to ask yourself how credible the advice is that you receive on forums. I know there are a few gurus on here, but there are plenty of people with no idea as well. Just bear that in mind.

[r3ckless]

Imo the top three
Mods to get for a dc5 are billet mounts/esmm inserts, suspension - shocks/springs or a full coilover replacement, and an intake.

Mounts - for strength and durability. Dc5 mounts are weak like me
Suspension. Kills two birds with one stone. Lower is always better for looks and increases handling also
Intake. K series engines , you cant hear vtec crossover, an intake will solve that!

[munkaii]

Need to beware of maxxing out tie-rod ends though. DC5 when lowered makes suspension geometry bad when you go down too low.

What do people think about front and rear swaybar upgrades for DC5?

Imo the top three
Mods to get for a dc5 are billet mounts/esmm inserts, suspension - shocks/springs or a full coilover replacement, and an intake.

Mounts - for strength and durability. Dc5 mounts are weak like me
Suspension. Kills two birds with one stone. Lower is always better for looks and increases handling also
Intake. K series engines , you cant hear vtec crossover, an intake will solve that!

[r3ckless]

I runa an EP3R front sway bar anda Whiteline 24mm rear sway bar. The rear sway bar definiately makes a differnce. Witha FF car, you want a thicker sway bar for the rear, so there are alot of mixed opinions when people talk about running no front sway bar, or even have an upgraded front sway bar.

[red_itr]

I runa an EP3R front sway bar anda Whiteline 24mm rear sway bar. The rear sway bar definiately makes a differnce. Witha FF car, you want a thicker sway bar for the rear, so there are alot of mixed opinions when people talk about running no front sway bar, or even have an upgraded front sway bar.

I hane only an upgraded front sway (rear is still stock) its a 24mm whiteline. I must say from my experience its well worth the money. just by changing the front it makes it very difficult to under-steer your car. even in the wet the front wants to grip. I havent tried a rear sway so i cant comment on the effects of that paired with it. But i will say the front is definatly worth the money for the increase in corner handling.

[r3ckless]

I have an ep3 front sway to clear my header, but i do have a 24mm whiteline sokid sway bar. That helps me turn in better. I was thinking of running a whiteline front seay, but it would reduce the effect of my rear seay bar. Ten again my mate ran both frint n rear akthough he was on lowered springs.