Honda Integra DC5 Type R

Honda Integra DC5 Type R

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designforlife

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3,734 posts

163 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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In my excitement on the day, i didn't take any pics, these are the dealer ones...I'll snap a load of the interior next weekend and furnish the thread with the excitement of a parcel shelf.

The irony is that the factory tint on the rear window is dark enough that you wouldn't technically need the parcel shelf unless you wanted to put a box of tissues on it!!

krisdelta

4,566 posts

201 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Lovely looking car OP - always admired the DC5, so rare to see one. Enjoy!

SidewaysSi

10,742 posts

234 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Why are these not seen to be as good as the DC2? Surely a few mods can turn it into something pretty hardcore?

bassett

242 posts

188 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Great looking car, almost looks factory fresh and some darker painted wheels will really complete the outside

VeegasRS6

367 posts

157 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Lovely looking car OP!

I often drive past the garage your buying it from and there is some tasty metal parked outside.

rich85uk

3,368 posts

179 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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SidewaysSi said:
Why are these not seen to be as good as the DC2? Surely a few mods can turn it into something pretty hardcore?
Some Honda fans prefer the older cars with the B series engine and consider those with the K series (EP3/DC5/FN2) to be too modern and heavy and are not a fan of iVTEC

And yes have seen plenty of bonkers N/A EP3/FN2's on Youtube, the DC5 will be no different with the added bonus of all the JDM benefits

Toilet Duck

1,329 posts

185 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Lovely looking example OP smile

Don't know if they are your cup of tea or if you are aware, but Ariel are based 2 miles from that dealer in case you fancy having a look at Atoms/Nomads etc whilst you are in the middle of nowhere in deepest somerset.

designforlife

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3,734 posts

163 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Toilet Duck said:
Lovely looking example OP smile

Don't know if they are your cup of tea or if you are aware, but Ariel are based 2 miles from that dealer in case you fancy having a look at Atoms/Nomads etc whilst you are in the middle of nowhere in deepest somerset.
Ooh top knowledge, I'll swing by once I've picked it up!! Cheers mate

designforlife

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163 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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VeegasRS6 said:
Lovely looking car OP!

I often drive past the garage your buying it from and there is some tasty metal parked outside.
Yeah the chap that runs it, James, is as committed a petrolhead as I've met in a long time...would thoroughly recommend dealing with him.



VeegasRS6

367 posts

157 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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designforlife said:
Toilet Duck said:
Lovely looking example OP smile

Don't know if they are your cup of tea or if you are aware, but Ariel are based 2 miles from that dealer in case you fancy having a look at Atoms/Nomads etc whilst you are in the middle of nowhere in deepest somerset.
Ooh top knowledge, I'll swing by once I've picked it up!! Cheers mate
Haynes motor museum is only 30 odd minutes away, they've got a good cafe if your looking for somewhere to stop on the way home as well to grub up.

Enjoy the drive back, there is some fantastic roads around here for a blat.

Toilet Duck

1,329 posts

185 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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designforlife said:
Ooh top knowledge, I'll swing by once I've picked it up!! Cheers mate
No worries, if you're into that type of car etc it will be worth it, they are very open/welcoming and you can see vehicles in build etc. I make an annual pilgrimage every year to get my Atom serviced, it's the only reason I "know" Crewkerne.

Apologies for the slight thread derail smile

designforlife

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3,734 posts

163 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Toilet Duck said:
designforlife said:
Ooh top knowledge, I'll swing by once I've picked it up!! Cheers mate
No worries, if you're into that type of car etc it will be worth it, they are very open/welcoming and you can see vehicles in build etc. I make an annual pilgrimage every year to get my Atom serviced, it's the only reason I "know" Crewkerne.

Apologies for the slight thread derail smile
No worries, hadn't been there myself before, used to work in Highbridge when I lived in Bristol, but haven't really ventured around south Somerset

AXlawrence

532 posts

124 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Oh wow, that is stunning. Tegs look good in every colour imo, but red seems to be pretty rare. Yours looks amazing... enjoy.

keo

2,053 posts

170 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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I would love a red DC5, have been close a couple of times but never done it. If i did less miles for work i would get one as a daily

TheJimi

24,986 posts

243 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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Superb way to start 2017!

Cracking machine.

VTEC just kicked in, yo drivingbiglaugh

chrismc1977

854 posts

112 months

Monday 2nd January 2017
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Very nice

Are you going to remove those rubbing strips on the doors too?eek

designforlife

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3,734 posts

163 months

Monday 2nd January 2017
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chrismc1977 said:
Very nice

Are you going to remove those rubbing strips on the doors too?eek
First job on the list!!

Riskins

240 posts

125 months

Monday 2nd January 2017
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Cracking looking example and very rare in red, great find.

Andy OH

1,906 posts

250 months

Monday 2nd January 2017
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Cracking car OP. I remember driving one of Iain Litchfield's imported cars back in the early 2000's around Cheltenham. Also drove his Ferrari 360 that day and I preferred the Intregra DC5 Type R as it drove so well on the roads into Cheltenham and the 360 just wanted to spit you off the road.

Like others have said, try to get that fog light relocated and get the wheels a darker colour and you'll have a truly lovely car.

willmagrath

1,208 posts

146 months

Monday 2nd January 2017
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Car looks awesome! I'm in st albans too, look out for a blue Fiesta st around! smile