DC5 - My Import Diary

[Butter Face]

Only the very late FN2's and the CW editions had an LSD.

I'd say keep that, get it supercharged and enjoy it. Is a DC5 twice the car? IMO, no.

[Paul671]

delta0 said:

How have you got on with finding the DC5 search?

Do you know where there are more stats on this car? I've been trying to find the 30-70 time for this car.

In gear times on this scan.

[rossub]

Don't suppose you've got the full article - be a good read

[delta0]

aka_kerrly said:

Similar position to me, as much as I like the DC5 I can't determine if there is as much added value compared to a EP3/FN2 with a few upgrades. For what it's worth, the FN2 that you have bought sounds like a good purchase - do all GT spec have LSD?

LSD was only on championship white and on post April 2010 manufactured cars.

On paper there is quite a difference between the DC5 and the FN2. The DC5 has more power, lighter and also shorter gear ratios I believe.

Paul671 said:

In gear times on this scan.

Thanks. Those times are definitely wrong. The DC5 is definitely quicker than the Civic, in-gear times measured below also don't add up with the 0-60 time. The 0-60 is 6.1s and 30-70 is similar to the S2000.

Edited by delta0 on Sunday 6th December 20:33

[mp3manager]

rossub said:

Don't suppose you've got the full article - be a good read

https://flic.kr/s/aHskqHLwL2

[Paul671]

delta0 said:

Thanks. Those times are definitely wrong. The DC5 is definitely quicker than the Civic, in-gear times measured below also don't add up with the 0-60 time. The 0-60 is 6.1s and 30-70 is similar to the S2000.

They mention in the article that it was timed in wet/inconsistent conditions, the results certainly don't reflect my experiences with both cars, my DC5 had much stronger performance.

In my opinion the DC5 is just a superior car in every way and is certainly much better than the sum of it's parts. My EP3 has been a little disappointing in comparison.