Integra DC5

[iphonedyou]

RobCrezz said:

I had that in my EP3, change the gearbox oil with some Honda MTF3, much improved if it hasnt been changed in a while. People often forget to change manual gearbox oil.

Hey Rob, thanks for the suggestion. I also thought this, and was planning on changing it, but the previous owner let me know he'd changed the MTF just a couple weeks previously.

Must ask him if it was MTF3, as I've heard that's really the only one worth using for these cars.

[woodytype S]

Thanks for a very sensible reply.

[Grovsie26]

Very nice, are you the guys who was asking what car to get a few weeks ago? If so glad you got the Teg, heh.

Just shy of 250 is rather nice.

[RobCrezz]

iphonedyou said:

Hey Rob, thanks for the suggestion. I also thought this, and was planning on changing it, but the previous owner let me know he'd changed the MTF just a couple weeks previously.

Must ask him if it was MTF3, as I've heard that's really the only one worth using for these cars.

I remember some people saying adding a little bit of slick 50 Manual gearbox treatment in with the oil improves things also, but I never tried it.

The gearbox in the EP3/DC5 is fantastic when warm though!

Nice DC5 btw!

[Grovsie26]

Never had a problem with 2nd in my DC5, my EP3 was worse for it.

[iphonedyou]

Thanks for the comments

Grovsie I had a thread a while back about shocks and springs for the DC5, and you very kindly posted pictures of your DC5 on Eibachs!

Rob - will look into that! As you say, it's bloody fantastic when warm. Honestly, I hesitate to admit it but half the problem was technique. It happens very little now, even when cold. Though saying that it slipped when shifting and turning a corner leaving work.

I'm really glad I went with it. The speed, the noise and the attention it gets are all great

Edited by iphonedyou on Tuesday 21st June 18:26

[minimatt1967]

Very nice, I do like the DC5, such a rare car in these parts. I think they didn't import it due to them not wanting to create competition from within for the EP3 Type R.

Does the DC5 have a Limited Slip Diff?

[Grovsie26]

Ah, yeah i remember now. Glad you like it. Yeah DC5 prices are insane in N.I, a lot are dogs though......

Yeah it has a LSD.

[BlackEyedPease]

that's nice, I love the photos you've taken too

[iphonedyou]

Thanks all!

Matt - I think that's why. Such a shame they didn't import it, though. Would have been a bit more insurance friendly then (although maybe more would have been crashed, so the statistics might have made up for any saving there.)

Grovsie - a LOT of dogs around. I'm really lucky with this one.

Blackeyedpease - thanks! I was testing out my new lens. Got a 50mm Minolta for £20 off eBay. Bargain!

[PaulFontaine]

Probably one of the best all around daily driving cars out there. Now i want a RSX type-s

[iphonedyou]

PaulFontaine said:

Probably one of the best all around daily driving cars out there. Now i want a RSX type-s

I gather you're in the US, Paul? I've seen some lovely RSXs over there.

Are they 160bhp?

And thanks for your comment She's proving great as a daily driver!

[Grovsie26]

Few different one's, the best RSX is 200bhp i think, not much short of the Type R, does weigh a bit more though and doesn't have the brakes, LSD, etc.

[iphonedyou]

Grovsie26 said:

Few different one's, the best RSX is 200bhp i think, not much short of the Type R, does weigh a bit more though and doesn't have the brakes, LSD, etc.

They don't have Recaros either, do they?

[volks al]

Hi, Nice car . A friend who is returning car to std has some D2 coilovers and 4-2-1 decat manifold going cheap if your interested, pm me.

[iphonedyou]

volks al said:

Hi, Nice car . A friend who is returning car to std has some D2 coilovers and 4-2-1 decat manifold going cheap if your interested, pm me.

Hey Volks Al, that's very kind. I've got coilovers and a 4-2-1 in though, otherwise I'd probably take you up on that!

[JPearson]

Would love a dc5

[Grovsie26]

What tyres you got on it mate?

[iphonedyou]

Grovsie26 said:

What tyres you got on it mate?

Eagle F1 GSD3s.

ste in the wet, unbelievably good in the dry.

[Grovsie26]

Are they the one's with the strange V tread patten? I had them on the front on mine, with F1's at the back and they lasted like 8k miles, and i never really trusted them. Ive just put 2 of the New Eagle F1 Ayssymetrics on and they are amazing, great in the wet, and instil so much more confidence when corning, much more grip.