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Thanks Rob.
Not much luck so far - 1st car I tried the Vtec didn't even kick in at 6k! Poor paint and chavvy wheels too.
2nd car much nicer but driver's seat had been swapped for a passenger seat so you were sat to the left of the steering wheel (no doubt decent driver's seats are like rocking horse shite?). Not even derestricted either...
3rd time's a charm I hope.
Not much luck so far - 1st car I tried the Vtec didn't even kick in at 6k! Poor paint and chavvy wheels too.
2nd car much nicer but driver's seat had been swapped for a passenger seat so you were sat to the left of the steering wheel (no doubt decent driver's seats are like rocking horse shite?). Not even derestricted either...
3rd time's a charm I hope.
Yeah....thats understandable!!! Location is a pain for me, the cul-de-sac of Cumbria, not an easy place to get too just for a peek, it really seems to be against me jus now!!!macky17 said:Essex to Cumbria for a car I might not buy - maybe when I was younger but not now. Too knackered
I got the car from Aberdeen...didnt look at her at all, just relied on pics and info and got a transport company to bring her down...fair to say, I was sweatin until it arrived, what a risk....but been well worth it!!!
Good luck with finding a good DC5, great cars (I reckon I will be back for one in a few years!)...if you want more pics, just ask.
Kevin Girdler
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To be fair its probably much safer buying off someone on this forum. Most people on here are very honest and would send you any number of pics and details about the car. This would reduce the chances of you not being happy with it once you were there. Effectively you would almost definately buy it once you got there as there would be no susprises. Although i do appreciate there are no gaurantees.
At last! I have purchased Mike's lovely red DC5 in Norwich and just had real fun driving it home. I love the way these things handle and feel - the car a Civic Type R should have been.
Anyway, I hoped you guys would congratulate me by cutting me some slack while I rush around not using the search facility: What tyre pressures do you recommend and when/how do you check the oil? (engine hot, engine cold, etc.) Mike has kindly given me a few litres of Mobil 1 0W40 - is this ok? I thought it should be 5W40?
That's all, promise. Will post pics soon.
Anyway, I hoped you guys would congratulate me by cutting me some slack while I rush around not using the search facility: What tyre pressures do you recommend and when/how do you check the oil? (engine hot, engine cold, etc.) Mike has kindly given me a few litres of Mobil 1 0W40 - is this ok? I thought it should be 5W40?
That's all, promise. Will post pics soon.
blueguy
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0w40 will be fine. I assume the oil is fully synthentic?
Tyre pressures as you can imagine vary depending on brand, application etc etc. This should start you off and then you can play about to see what works for you best http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30575
What tyres do you have?
Oh and congratulations
Tyre pressures as you can imagine vary depending on brand, application etc etc. This should start you off and then you can play about to see what works for you best http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30575
What tyres do you have?
Oh and congratulations
Thanks Mr Blue.
The tyres are 'Milanza Hero HZ1' which I assume is a budget/mid range tyre. Pretty good so far in the dry - in the wet we will see. I can tell the pressures are too low as the fronts are too inclined to squeal. I'll start at 32/32 and see how I get on. Interestingly, the front tyres are 40 profile and the rears 45 - better than the other way around I suppose. Strangely, the 45 higher profile looks better to my eyes. I'll fit some nice Toyos or Michellins when these are shot.
And checking the oil - any proceedure I should follow?? Most cars I warm the engine then take a reading 10mins after I switch off.
The tyres are 'Milanza Hero HZ1' which I assume is a budget/mid range tyre. Pretty good so far in the dry - in the wet we will see. I can tell the pressures are too low as the fronts are too inclined to squeal. I'll start at 32/32 and see how I get on. Interestingly, the front tyres are 40 profile and the rears 45 - better than the other way around I suppose. Strangely, the 45 higher profile looks better to my eyes. I'll fit some nice Toyos or Michellins when these are shot.
And checking the oil - any proceedure I should follow?? Most cars I warm the engine then take a reading 10mins after I switch off.
Feels better at 32/32 for sure. I think for the oil I will stick to my method with other cars.
Now I have a decision to make: the wheels are currently matt black which looks ok but wouldn't be my choice. I am trying to decide between having them refurbed and sprayed: 1) Gloss Black 2) Gloss White 3) Regular steely colour. Any opinions for a red 'teg?
Now I have a decision to make: the wheels are currently matt black which looks ok but wouldn't be my choice. I am trying to decide between having them refurbed and sprayed: 1) Gloss Black 2) Gloss White 3) Regular steely colour. Any opinions for a red 'teg?