Cyrill_EJ9_Dc5
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Hi guys, just joined the forum, dont own a DC5 unfortunately so hope you dont mind me joining....
Currently 18 and driving a 1.4 EK Civic, looking at getting a DC5 ITR in 4 years after finishing Uni.... just thought Id start a bit earlier and get some research done for the future.
Have several questions to ask. Been looking on that japaneseperformancecars.co.uk import place and the prices dont seem too bad at all, theyre even cheaper than UK prices if that car ever came out here....
Im going to aim to save around £10k over these 4 years, Ive noticed I will not be able to purchase anything on that site as its almost new so may save a bit more, maybe £15k and then invest.
1. If i was to have around £10 k to spend on one, what sort of year/mileage/condition would I be able to get this car in, please note were thinking 4 years ahead so in 2008/9.
2. Secondly what is insurance like, considering Im going to be about 22/23 with maybe 1 or 2 years NCB. Will I get insured for a fair amount? What insurers insure imports?
3. Thirdly, will the manual come in English, if not, where do I find out what grade of oil I need, stud fitment, PCD offset, basically any and all info on the car. Ive also heard its a good idea to service the car immediately when it arrives? Is this true?
4. Fourthly, what fuel do you lot use, I know in Japan they run on 100 RON fuel but here were limited to 95, Shell Optimax is around 97 mark or is there any other fuel?
5. Also can someone give me the 0-60 time, havent found it anywhere, of a standard teg mind you...
6. Is the speedometer in km/h? If yes, how hard is it to get it converted and is it really necessary, also can you buy a VAFC to disconnect the speed limiter(all jap cars are limited to 110mph, arent they) or is there a cheaper way of doing this.
7. Also can someone show me a picture of the standard interior of the Dc5 as I havent found one
8. Lastly, what sort of power is possible from this, I may be planning a supercharger and uprated pistons, cams, also how much bhp can the std exhaust flow, is it worth upgrading it or not? What mods seem to work well also, Ive noticed its chassis sits sort of high above the wheels on some pictures, coilovers a good idea or will just springs do?
Also that site promises an alarm with the price, what alarm is this to be exact?
LOL a lot of stuff, hope you guys can help... Thanks in Advance!
Currently 18 and driving a 1.4 EK Civic, looking at getting a DC5 ITR in 4 years after finishing Uni.... just thought Id start a bit earlier and get some research done for the future.
Have several questions to ask. Been looking on that japaneseperformancecars.co.uk import place and the prices dont seem too bad at all, theyre even cheaper than UK prices if that car ever came out here....
Im going to aim to save around £10k over these 4 years, Ive noticed I will not be able to purchase anything on that site as its almost new so may save a bit more, maybe £15k and then invest.
1. If i was to have around £10 k to spend on one, what sort of year/mileage/condition would I be able to get this car in, please note were thinking 4 years ahead so in 2008/9.
2. Secondly what is insurance like, considering Im going to be about 22/23 with maybe 1 or 2 years NCB. Will I get insured for a fair amount? What insurers insure imports?
3. Thirdly, will the manual come in English, if not, where do I find out what grade of oil I need, stud fitment, PCD offset, basically any and all info on the car. Ive also heard its a good idea to service the car immediately when it arrives? Is this true?
4. Fourthly, what fuel do you lot use, I know in Japan they run on 100 RON fuel but here were limited to 95, Shell Optimax is around 97 mark or is there any other fuel?
5. Also can someone give me the 0-60 time, havent found it anywhere, of a standard teg mind you...
6. Is the speedometer in km/h? If yes, how hard is it to get it converted and is it really necessary, also can you buy a VAFC to disconnect the speed limiter(all jap cars are limited to 110mph, arent they) or is there a cheaper way of doing this.
7. Also can someone show me a picture of the standard interior of the Dc5 as I havent found one
8. Lastly, what sort of power is possible from this, I may be planning a supercharger and uprated pistons, cams, also how much bhp can the std exhaust flow, is it worth upgrading it or not? What mods seem to work well also, Ive noticed its chassis sits sort of high above the wheels on some pictures, coilovers a good idea or will just springs do?
Also that site promises an alarm with the price, what alarm is this to be exact?
LOL a lot of stuff, hope you guys can help... Thanks in Advance!