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Hi guys, I'm about to take down my gearbox after having some ongoing issues with second gear. I believe the synchros (and possibly the sleeve) are gone. I am trying to decide whether to replace ALL the sychros and if so, carbon synchrotech or genuine Honda. I don't track the car but I do...

Hi everyone. My factory 2004 DC5R shifter cables are not in great shape (and neither are the bushings) and they need replacing. What options do we have here? I am seeing the genuine ones used for anywhere from 250+ USD up, which is a lot for some 20 year old cables which may be just as bad as...

Hi everyone, I've been noticing this noise on the first start after a few hours. It is never truly a COLD start here in Jamaica, but I use cold start to mean the car has been off for a few hours. The noise / rattle usually lasts about 2-3 seconds. If I turn over the engine for a few with the...

Hi everyone, I'm still in the process of restoring my DC5R. Currently trying to quieten down the ridiculously loud exhaust. For context, i got the vehicle with mismatched exhaust parts, some 3", some 2.5" etc. The muffler itself is a vibrant 2.5" unit that is in good shape and a clean...

Hi everyone, I bought my 2004 (pre-facelift) DC5 type-R here in Jamaica a few months ago. It currently has some leaky eBay coilovers on it, and I've been on the hunt to try to get the OEM suspension setup locally for months. I know it is sold online, but the cost of importing it via sea isn't...

Hi everyone, Just picked up an 04 DC5R project car a few weeks(champ white, c pack, red interior, the dream combo for me). Clutch is slipping like crazy though, and I plan to pull it to take a look to see what is really going on, but essentially preparing to have to replace the clutch. I am...