Would you trade a DC2 ITR for a DC5 ITR?

[Voodoo Child]

Hey guys,

This post is not to start a flame war, but to simply find out from enthusiasts out there if you would trade in a DC2 ITR for the DC5 ITR.
Reason I ask is I have the opportunity to purchase a REAL JDM DC5 ITR (Yes it is right hand drive).
It has all of the stock components (brembo's, Recaro's, k20-R, etc) so my need to do anything to it would be minimal (unlike what I have already done to my DC2 ITR) :tongue:

Do you think it is worth it in your minds eye if you were in my position?

My mods include:
Apex'i Dunk Cat back exhaust
Mugen Pedal kit
Ingen CAI
KG/MM lowering springs
UKDM Taillights
NGK Power Cables
Full Stereo
JDM Front End
Autometer Guages
Gauge Bezel
Recaro SRD racing seats
Autometer Shift Light
Hytech 4-1 Header
Skunk2 OBD II - I Harness
Chipped P28 ECU

[Voodoo Child]

Here are some pics of the car....

[ExtremeSi]

That's a really hard choice dude IMO. I don't really like the overweight look of the DC5 nearly as much as I like the look of the DC2 w/ the JDM headlights. But you would have a newer car and having RHD genuine JDM ITR would be quite a novelty. Have you driven the DC5? or even an RSX for that matter? Maybe that would help you decide more. But i don't know, that would be a very tough decision for me as well.
We should all be so unlucky

[DUBBED]

i would trade....

the thing about the DC5 is that NOBODY has a jdm rhd itr.... making you the coolest guy in calgary...

heres some help



http://www.jdmhondaparts.com/gallery/jhp.dc5/index.htm

[lammer]

question is will you be able to insure it over here?

if you are i would trade..but then again i like the rsx more than the integra..not to mention you'll probably get more attention since its RHD and all for them JDM lovers

[syeve]

DC5-r beats the crap out of the DC2-r in every possible way...track, straight line...just newer technology. The engine itself has way more potential regardless of the brakes, 6 speed tranny, and all the other cool toys the DC5-r comes with.

BTW, I would hate you if you got it.

[inspire]

just get the dc5-r...i wanna see it!

[Voodoo Child]

What I need to do is weight the pros vs. cons.
Granted the DC5 is newer technology, but the DC2 is a classic.
I have poured my heart and soul into that car and just want to make sure I am getting something of equivalence.
I've never driven a DC5 so I have no comparison.

I have a feeling I'm going to miss that 5700 rpm kick!

[syeve]

you'll just have a 5800 rpm kick...drive my car today if you want, I have it downtown...come and get it dude!

[nismodrifter]

for surez

RHD dc5 would make you

Your teg is nice.....but having the only RHD dc5 in Calgary (possibly in Canada??) would make your car one of a kind

I do however like the looks of a dc2 with a jdm conversion better than the dc5-r

[R-Audi]

Before you go through with it, you might want to check up on how to register and insure the DC-5. I'm guessing that the VIN's are probably switched, but you have to wonder what would happen if you ever got into an accident.......

[DJ Lazy]

DOOOOOOOO IIIIIIIIIT!!!

That would be the worst trade to pass up. I don't know you or your car personally, but, you seem to have done alot to your ride, but holy shit man. RHD dc5?. How could you pass that up. Maybe it won't have the same feel as you car now, but, it wouldn't take much to make it MORE than it already is... And if there aren't any problems insuring and getting it here... F*ck.. Do it man. I wish I had that choice...

[GTS Jeff]

i would say go with it. as syeve says, the dc5 outperforms in every way, and u have a really kickass engine to mod.

[littledan]

i'm not too sure. i watched a best motoring vid that had 2 dc2 vs. 2 dc5 on a track in japan. it was a close race but the dc2 came out on top!!

[Voodoo Child]

Hey littledan I have that movie clip on my computer too.
I was supprised to say the least but it definitely put a smile on my face!

[syeve]

Originally posted by littledan
i'm not too sure. i watched a best motoring vid that had 2 dc2 vs. 2 dc5 on a track in japan. it was a close race but the dc2 came out on top!!

I saw that too...dont get me wrong, both cars are BITCHEN...I love the DC2-R...

ideally you could have both, you would then be Dr.R

[ls/vtec-crx]

Originally posted by Voodoo Child
Here are some pics of the car....

Hey those wheels are pimp! They look very familiar. Those are the Wetsport Wheels that's where my CP-10's oririnated from. Hey Nate it would be pimp if you had a RHD DC-5R, but when I beat you on the track don't be mad. HEHEHEHE. J/K I really don't know what i would do if i was in your position. Just give me a call and we will discuss this matter.

[littledan]

hey how come one pic has red interior and one pic has black interior? is htis the actual car that you would be buying?

[Hash_man]

hey how come one pic has red interior and one pic has black interior? is htis the actual car that you would be buying?

Damn your right. In that full exterior shot, the interior is black.

But if it is the real thing, then I woudl personally go for it, as long as you can register and insure it here.

[max_boost]

Don't have time to read but what's the price difference?!?!?!?!

How much is it going to cost to ship? Taxes? etc.etc.