My DC5 Integra Type R
Discussion
Hi all, been a while since I'v posted on here, this is my most recent purchase bought it in November, I'm 22 years old, and quickest car to date was a Diesel Volkswagon with 150bhp, so this is my first proper car.
I was in the market for a new car after graduating with a Few options such as R32 Golfs, MK5 Golf Gti's and ended up buying one of these, as I'v always had a thing for Integra's but never actually considered buying one, as you would expect for an old Honda, it's a loud and uncomfortable commuter, but I quite like it.
It's a 2002 model, with a few upgrades such as BC Racing coilovers, AEM intake, DC Sports exhaust, and a few other little bits.
DSC_1051 by Jay Rahman, on Flickr
DSC_1100 - Copy by Jay Rahman, on Flickr
DSC_1109 by Jay Rahman, on Flickr
I'v done a fair bit to it since purchasing, first of was a full service, gearbox selector change for 3rd gear, new excedy clutch, braided brake lines, and some good brake fluid. Aswell as changing the cheap sunny tyres it came on for some decent rubber in the name of Bridgestone Potenza's.
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DSC_13020 by Jay Rahman, on Flickr
and with my buddies Milano Red UK spec DC2 Integra
DSC_11281 by Jay Rahman, on Flickr
DSC_12913 by Jay Rahman, on Flickr
For those not aware what these cars are, it's a Japanese import as they were never available in the UK, It's a FWD 2.0 NA Hot Hatch, this one making around 240bhp, they are fairly light weight cars weighing <1200kgs.
I was in the market for a new car after graduating with a Few options such as R32 Golfs, MK5 Golf Gti's and ended up buying one of these, as I'v always had a thing for Integra's but never actually considered buying one, as you would expect for an old Honda, it's a loud and uncomfortable commuter, but I quite like it.
It's a 2002 model, with a few upgrades such as BC Racing coilovers, AEM intake, DC Sports exhaust, and a few other little bits.
DSC_1051 by Jay Rahman, on FlickrDSC_1100 - Copy by Jay Rahman, on FlickrDSC_1109 by Jay Rahman, on FlickrI'v done a fair bit to it since purchasing, first of was a full service, gearbox selector change for 3rd gear, new excedy clutch, braided brake lines, and some good brake fluid. Aswell as changing the cheap sunny tyres it came on for some decent rubber in the name of Bridgestone Potenza's.
|http://thumbsnap.com/15UXlLHJ[/url]|http://thumbsnap.com/DuECA1cH[/url]DSC_13020 by Jay Rahman, on Flickrand with my buddies Milano Red UK spec DC2 Integra
DSC_11281 by Jay Rahman, on FlickrDSC_12913 by Jay Rahman, on FlickrFor those not aware what these cars are, it's a Japanese import as they were never available in the UK, It's a FWD 2.0 NA Hot Hatch, this one making around 240bhp, they are fairly light weight cars weighing <1200kgs.
Edited by 93Jay on Saturday 20th February 20:06
nickfrog said:
It's a brilliant drive and a very good track day slag which is hopefully where it will live - did you choose RE002 Adrenaline ? They're cheap and work well on that chassis I believe.
It will be on track very soon, that's what I'm slowly getting it ready for. I went for the S001's which I believe are a newer revision of the REO5OA which originally came on the car. 
My missus recently got a FN2 Civic Type R, opened my eyes to the world of jap cars - never took much interest in them beyond Skylines really before.
This looks properly nice and if I was going to buy a Jap car for fun it would definitely look like this. Very cool car and good to see it being cared for properly.
This looks properly nice and if I was going to buy a Jap car for fun it would definitely look like this. Very cool car and good to see it being cared for properly.
93Jay said:
I love them but hate getting in and out of them when cars are parked next to me, and they're really tight when i'm wearing a coat, besides that they're brilliant.
This is what I hated about the Mrs DC5. The doors are huge, the car is quite low and the seats tight. Makes getting in and out in car parks a right royal pain in the arse 
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Tried buying one of these s few years back as a cheap track toy but som many were a bit un-loved to say the least. Yours looks very tidy however and you probably won't lose much (if any) in depreciation
They also rot pretty badly in the inner rear arches, fuel filler area and rear valance as well if they haven't been properly under sealed. I had the rear bumper taken off our one and all the hangers were just rotten and hanging off. That's why we decided to get shot and would have kept it if it weren't for that.This looks likes a really nice one, but I'd be keeping a close eye on those bits.
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