DC5R: Jap vs Aus spec

[timofytit]

JDM DC5R also has a different set of dials. Theirs comes with a nice "Type R" logo that lights up when the lights are on but the max speed shown is 180km/h whereas the AUDM max speed is 240km/h. This is also different from the RSX which shows speed in MPH.

There is a shitload of difference between the AUDM DC5R and the USDM DC5S so anyone who tells you that they are effectively the same has obviously only scratched the surface. They have the same engine... K20A2 (so whomever said it was the K20A, you're wrong) and they have the same suspension. Apart from that, you won't find alot that is the same. US guys on ClubRSX spend over 10k USD to convert their cars into what resembles an AUDM DC5R, so to say they are the same is naive.

Max speed on the DC5R Dial is 260km/hr

[CJL]

a question for all dc5r owners,
how fast (max speed) has anyone gone with a standard dc5r..?

They do 240-245 to my knowledge...

[dark138]

i've gone 23x-24x

if i remember correctly its about 5th gear just nearing fuelcut

[R123]

wondering where abt u can reach over 2xxKm... on a track?

[baz.von]

JDM fly wheel heavier than AUDM ooh interesting... I used to think JDM & AUDM had no differences just badges lol. *n00b*

[gregsir]

out of curiosity how many original dc5 typer owners are in oz?

[shebangs]

Anyone imported a brand new JDM DC5R into Aus? My brother is buying a new DC5R and it seems more logical to purchase the JDM one.

[gregsir]

none wow...

[Integral]

JDM DC5R's cannot be imported into Aus as road cars.
Not legally anyway!!

[Integral]

a question for all dc5r owners,
how fast (max speed) has anyone gone with a standard dc5r..?

244kph (data logged)
Conrod straight during 2003 2hr Showroom Showdown.

[whtdc2]

JDM has different rear bumper too, that is the most easiest thing to tell the different between them

[dark138]

wondering where abt u can reach over 2xxKm... on a track?

you won't get that speed on a track, well at least i can't at wakefield