Type R Questions!

[Moya]

Hi All,

I think in the past 2 weeks I've read every thread which has "type r" somewhere in it Anyways, I really got my heart set on an R. I just got a few questions.


1. As a daily driver, what's it like? I'm still thinking I'll buy a second car, maybe a povo oldschool corolla as my main daily driver, and use my Type R for weekend and maybe once a week to work.
2. Police attention? I've owned two other cars in my life, a stock AU falcon, and stock 03 Lancer. Falcon, I would be completely smashed with a beer in my hand, and the cop will not look into my car. Lancer seems to be the same. What's the R going to be like? Can I expect to be pulled over more? I don't mind, I'll keep my mods legal etc, but still, if I were to get pulled over twice a night that would be piss me off.
3. Tyres? I think stock rims are 15" yeh? How much are decent soft compound racing style types for this size?
4. How much should I budget for my alarm? Is a ~$1000 Viper alarm going to be sufficent?
5. Is a decent sound system a waste of money/power? Couple 12's in the back, Alpine 9831, awesome splits at the front? I mean, the car doesn't vibrate like a tin can does it? (Obviously no osund deadening cos I wanna save weight..)

Thanks,
Matt.

[Astro]

type r are a great car and well put together, there is nothing wrong with them as long as they have been serviced correctly...good oils and all parts changed according to the log book is good.

wont get much with police attention is u leave it stock...might be attracted if you put a loud zorst and bling rims..and neons.

yes, comes with nice enkie lightweight rims..15 inch

stock immobliser is good already, but another alarm will go even better..peace and mind.

sound system? different strokes for different blocks my friend..thats ur call if u love to pump up the shiet. (will add weight)

what u want to know is if u are willing to pay for insurance if ur under 25 it can be pretty costly...

[incoming]

1 thing about all DC2/DC2R is the when u swap the headunit, u have to make a bracket to hold the deck in place!otherwise it'll keep falling out!

also invest in an alarm... dc2r's only come with imbolisers AFAIK. u wouldnt want to come back to ur car with missing recaros!

[Moya]

Insurance isn't too much of a problem, because I'll have to go Just Cars, It means no pay by the month, so $1000 up front sucks. But it's livable.

Soudn system, I know it'll weight me down, but a CF bonnet will make up for the 20KG loss. I just wanna know if it'll vibrate SOO much that it's not worth it.

Yeh I'll get a decent alarm, auto windows up, maybe even remote start.

[south]

Integras are very hollow cars!!! And the Type R has a lot of weight taken out of the doors compared to the other Integras, so if you put in a decent quality split system, you are bound to get a lot of door rattles when the bass comes in! You could fix that with a sound dampening kit but it will add a fair bit of weight onto the sides of your car.

I have a GSI with an alpine Type R split system and when i'm playing a song with decent bass, the door rattles like hell! You could do a nice system, but i would suggest not putting speakers in the doors, but instead having a custom set up next to where your legs are. Then mounting the splits on the dash. Also installing brackets into the rear speakers as the stock ones aren't too good (you can only fit 6" speakers in the rear, not 6" x 9"s).

Subs shouldn't be a problem concealed in the boot, and amps under the seats, should make for a decent sound system. If you want to do it right, first time, then get a custom install for everything, to make sure it sounds good, and doesnt add too much weight.

[bubblecivic]

What R are you after mate? DC2R or DC5R?

I have never been pulled over! *knock wood* compared to my 180sx I previously owned. IMO it does not get as much attention as turboed imports.

I drive it everyday of the week and It's pretty fuel efficient man, a full tank lasts me 500km+.

I'm selling my DC5R which would suit your requirements so let me know if your interested! Looking at advertising it soon.

[CONAN]

Nelson you selling your R already?????? That was quick
think u think me last time we chat but never thought u were seriouss..!!

[twofruitz]

ive never even had a policemen look at me, and my cars as loud as a auto gsi can get

[spardikis]

my bro had never had a problem with his stock DC2R until he got done for noise - $240. Thing was he was doing 20kmph and only like 3.5thou rpm... twas a joke

[ITRBoI]

my bro had never had a problem with his stock DC2R until he got done for noise - $240. Thing was he was doing 20kmph and only like 3.5thou rpm... twas a joke

serious???? i got full exhust on my one and i never got done for noise!! only speeding heahehaheah......but netheir or less....i do get pulled over alot of the times....but nothing major!!! as long as you do your mods right..its should be ok....

[vtml]

1. As a daily driver, what's it like? I'm still thinking I'll buy a second car, maybe a povo oldschool corolla as my main daily driver, and use my Type R for weekend and maybe once a week to work.
2. Police attention? I've owned two other cars in my life, a stock AU falcon, and stock 03 Lancer. Falcon, I would be completely smashed with a beer in my hand, and the cop will not look into my car. Lancer seems to be the same. What's the R going to be like? Can I expect to be pulled over more? I don't mind, I'll keep my mods legal etc, but still, if I were to get pulled over twice a night that would be piss me off.
3. Tyres? I think stock rims are 15" yeh? How much are decent soft compound racing style types for this size?
4. How much should I budget for my alarm? Is a ~$1000 Viper alarm going to be sufficent?
5. Is a decent sound system a waste of money/power? Couple 12's in the back, Alpine 9831, awesome splits at the front? I mean, the car doesn't vibrate like a tin can does it? (Obviously no osund deadening cos I wanna save weight..)

1. If you leave the car stock, it's ok for a daily. I wouldn't worry about a second car unless you want to dedicate the R for track only.
2. I have never been pulled over and I have had the car for 2+ years. Do not do big or noisy mods, drive sensibly on the road and you will be ok.
3. Falken RT215 for 195/55/15 is around $180 per corner fitted and balance.
4. If people want to steal your car, they will steal it. Get one with a mobile phone tracking if you want to be sure.
5. Waste of money, just get 3 way front and back speakers, plus a MP3 head unit. IF you want good sound system, don't buy the Type R.

[nastyazn694u]

i jsut bought one and let me tell u it's the bomb, fuel is great, no cop attention and yeah jsut a great car all round. just always worried about the recaros, love them so much