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Got a Question about the DC5? Schtopp!!! See if it has already been answered!
FAQs:
Q. SVA/ESVA?
A. Extended Single Vehicle Approval, used to check that imported cars conform to standards for British roads. This includes switching the Speedometer and Odeometer over to Mph, issuing a certificate at this time stating how far the car covered as Km before the switch.
Q. What is the "C-Pack"?
A. C is for comfort, the C-Pack includes
A. Japanparts.com Part number 100-013-005, listed about three-quarters of the way down the page in the link. Cost about £100.
Q. Where can I get insurance?
A. Try the insurance forum! Prices vary from £600 to £3000 depending on age, NCB and company. Shop around and ensure that you are quoted on a 2.0l DC5, not a 1.8l DC2!!
Q. Where can I get a warranty from?
A. You need to find a Honda dealer that will offer you a Honda Care warranty. These are not operated by Honda UK, but like all aftermarket warranties are insurance based. It is up to the dealer you approach whether they 'take' your car on, after all if you claim it does effect the amount of money the Ins Co pay's the dealership at the end of the warranty period.
Q. What do I run the car on?
A. 98RON Super Unleaded and 5W40 Engine oil.
Q. What are the likely running costs of a DC5?
A. It really depends on how hard you drive the car, in VTEC you will get under 9 miles to the gallon but that is extreme. Over a year here are some ballpark figures:
A. Try the DC5 specification page
Q. What sort of bulb does the HID headlamp unit take?
A. Gas Discharge Lamp D2R 85v 35w.
Q. Where can I get a DC5 owners manual from?
A. There are a few places:
Q. How do I remove the front bumper?
A. Click Pic for diagram:
Ownership Tips:
* Check your oil EVERY week, the K20A engine eats oil at about 1 litre every 1000 miles.
This is by no means the final article, please PM me with anything you want including or changing on this page. Thankyou too all that have contributed so far!!
Cheers
revision history:
0.01 31/03/2005 - First draft
0.02 31/03/2005 - C-Pack corrections
0.03 21/04/2005 - Addition of HID info
0.04 22/04/2005 - Addition of manuals
0.05 26/09/2005 - Addition of warranty info
FAQs:
Q. SVA/ESVA?
A. Extended Single Vehicle Approval, used to check that imported cars conform to standards for British roads. This includes switching the Speedometer and Odeometer over to Mph, issuing a certificate at this time stating how far the car covered as Km before the switch.
Q. What is the "C-Pack"?
A. C is for comfort, the C-Pack includes
- Privacy glass
Rear Wiper
Electric folding wing mirrors
A. Japanparts.com Part number 100-013-005, listed about three-quarters of the way down the page in the link. Cost about £100.
Q. Where can I get insurance?
A. Try the insurance forum! Prices vary from £600 to £3000 depending on age, NCB and company. Shop around and ensure that you are quoted on a 2.0l DC5, not a 1.8l DC2!!
Q. Where can I get a warranty from?
A. You need to find a Honda dealer that will offer you a Honda Care warranty. These are not operated by Honda UK, but like all aftermarket warranties are insurance based. It is up to the dealer you approach whether they 'take' your car on, after all if you claim it does effect the amount of money the Ins Co pay's the dealership at the end of the warranty period.
Q. What do I run the car on?
A. 98RON Super Unleaded and 5W40 Engine oil.
Q. What are the likely running costs of a DC5?
A. It really depends on how hard you drive the car, in VTEC you will get under 9 miles to the gallon but that is extreme. Over a year here are some ballpark figures:
- Insurance : anywhere from £600 to £3000
Oil : £30 (5l 5W40)
Fuel : £2000 (12000 miles, 300 miles to the tank)
Tyres : £400 (1 set over the year)
Servicing : £300 (1 regular service)
Road Tax : £165
A. Try the DC5 specification page
Q. What sort of bulb does the HID headlamp unit take?
A. Gas Discharge Lamp D2R 85v 35w.
Q. Where can I get a DC5 owners manual from?
A. There are a few places:
- The RSX Workshop Manual (40MB, 95% similar to JDM DC5) Then on the site:"right click,save as" on the link "02-03 RSX Manual"
If not working try:Service Manual (right click,save as)
babelfish translation of the Japanese online manual
Q. How do I remove the front bumper?
A. Click Pic for diagram:
Ownership Tips:
* Check your oil EVERY week, the K20A engine eats oil at about 1 litre every 1000 miles.
This is by no means the final article, please PM me with anything you want including or changing on this page. Thankyou too all that have contributed so far!!
Cheers
revision history:
0.01 31/03/2005 - First draft
0.02 31/03/2005 - C-Pack corrections
0.03 21/04/2005 - Addition of HID info
0.04 22/04/2005 - Addition of manuals
0.05 26/09/2005 - Addition of warranty info