DC5 v TypeR- Acceleration, not speed.

[Master_Scythe]

I drove my type s about 620km to eastern vic over the weekend (highway driving but very hilly in places) and I only used about 3 quarters of a 50ltr tank lol thought that was awesome. That was 95 ron btw

Impressive......

It surprises me that even with 6 gears, 6th is not as low as the Base's 5th. Really makes for a bit of a hog when not racing. Ive even watched a few professional japanese racers on youtube who comment on wanting a lower final drive, so its obviously wanted :P

Really my views are:

Base Pros:
- Can use 91 (but will use 95, especially with a reflash)
- Develops Torque sooner
- Cheaper initially
- Cheaper insurance
- Most powerful car ive owned yet, so reguardless should impress me.
- Switches to 12Valve on the freeway, and uses significantly less when cruising

TypeR:
- Recaros
- Significantly more power
- Better body kit\lower
- 'The badge' (yes im one of those people, sorry ><)
- Resale value



If I got the base, i'd be lowering it, and putting a TypeR spoiler on (i love the look) so I have to keep the 'mod costs' in mind too.

Considering whichever one I choose i'll have to fly interstate for; its a shame I cant inspect the vehicles easily.

If the R was a clean example, and 12k, (ive only ever done reflashes before)
Am I right in assuming a Kpro would allow me to tune for lower octane fuel (retard the timing a little), and save a second map for when I want speed\power at the track?

I'm not past admitting i'm still learning some shit here.




EDIT: Yep, turns out the paper didnt lie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCHUN9WmXxo

Thats exactly what I was looking for.

Base with a kpro tune and minor mods (such as TypeS wheels, it IS a base, read through the comments), vs TypeS with minor mods, and no tune.
basically because the $1k i save on the 'base' would buy me the kpro.

Its obvious in the video the TypeS isnt trying its hardest otherwise it would have caught up quicker IMO, but you can hear the both give it a decent push off the line.

Anyone care to argue with the video?
I dont mean that in a smart arse way, I mean, is there something im missing here?

Thanks for everyones help, been a wonderful discussion thus far