Integra DC5

[HedgehogFromHell]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a bit of friendly PH input.. My RS is beginning to become a money pit fuel wise, insurance wise and consumables wise.. I've been eyeing up an Integra DC5 in the Classifieds, they're facelifts and being marketted by SVA Imports of Dover. My request for your opinions and information are thus;

1. What is the power delivery like? Obviously turbo to N/A, ableit a VTEC engined N/A has a different delivery, but what is the VTEC like? I've heard many a things such as a noticeable torque thump when the VTEC kicks it.

2. Chassis, I'm used to high powered FWD applications, but how does it cope with the power? Is it fitted with LSD as standard? If not is there a variant that is? Does it have lift off oversteer? Is it planted in the corners etc...

3. Maintenance and Consumables; Is it relatively cheap replacement parts for brakes and servicing etc? Does anyone know the insurance group?

Apologies for the questions, but I'm currently unable to get to a dealer to test drive and at the end of the day want a view from owners from a reputable club instead of a salesman.

The car will be used as the RS is, a daily, at weekends for hooning and on tracks.

Thanks in advance guys and girls

[HedgehogFromHell]

Thanks all who have responded, I'll be scurrying away to a honda dealership when i next get home

Mark-t said:

Also O.P, have you looked at the FD2 Civic?

I have, but they don't seem to "do it" for me for an unknown reason..... Maybe one in the flesh will change that!

[HedgehogFromHell]

I'm still a long way off a test drive yet, work is pulling in the reigns on me. I don't mind suggestions about other cars, but as I stated, I'd prefer the thread stay on track and information about the DC5 provided.

One quick one, there are two types of DC5, which is the better to aim for? I quite like the bobbly headlight version over the straight headlight version?

[HedgehogFromHell]

Thanks grovsie, that makes things simpler