36k DC2...

[DanielJames]

Yo

Thought I'd repost this over hear to get the CS opinion...

Going back to THIS thread, I was pretty happy to know that it was in fact a local friend who ended up buying a very low mileage DC2.


The car is mint, I have not seen another DC2 like it. There is not a fraction of sag in the Recaros, the engine does not use an ounce of oil, and it is completely standard bar a cheeky lift of the airbox cover.


I went out in it on Saturday night to get some pictures.


First location was an underground car park, which even though we paid to get in, we were asked to leave after getting only a couple of pics. The security guard was interesting, "nice car though mate, VTEC innit?" Yes mate, it is.


It could perhaps do with a good detail, maybe Rich would like me to spend a day buffing the paint? 8)

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we then moved on to a local graffiti tunnel to get a few more shots.

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What do you think?

Dan

 

[_Tom]

You say the Recaro's are mint, the drivers one looks worn?

 

[Scrooge]

Nice car, the recaro looks f*cked though and the paint looks horrendous.

Nice pictures too.

 

[Knuckles]

Looks very nice but could do with a good detail.

also

There is not a fraction of sag in the Recaros

second picture

 

[Budgie]

You say the Recaro's are mint, the drivers one looks worn?

Nice car, the recaro looks f*cked though and the paint looks horrendous.

Nice pictures too.

Looks very nice but could do with a good detail.

also



second picture

Ha.

Exactly my thoughts.

First thing i noticed was the knackered bolster.

 

[Ian_182]

I still think these look pretty good but this is far from pristine as described.

 

[adamlstr]

Amazing cars...



...In 1999. No doubt they still give a massive buzz from behind the wheel but they've not aged well have they!

 

[_Tom]

The pictures make it look like it's been cleaned with a brillo pad.

 

[Scrooge]

A proper enhnacment detail will take years off it imo.

 

[DanielJames]

Just a few creases lol, no sagging or rips. Needs ironing...

 

[DanielJames]

A proper enhnacment detail will take years off it imo.

Agreed. I said the same. Owner isn't too bothered about cosmetics though! Some people just aren't I guess.

 

[Rob]

I basically echo every other comment in here.

It has a s**t load of potential though and won't take much $$$ to sort out.

 

[Jay.S]

Very nice.

Don't talk him into doing mods like yours.

 

[kpowell911]

why arent the Recaros red?

LOL @ been described as mint, I hope your not an eBay seller

 

[STICKER TWONK]

36k you say, with side bolsters in that condition? Did Johnny Vegas own it before?

 

[Ray Gin]

The car is mint, I have not seen another DC2 like it.

Really? Have you seen many Dc2s? :S

Horrendous paintwork, shagged drivers Recaro and a half assed clean of the rocker cover doesn't really make a car mint. If I didn't know it was on 36k miles I'd have guessed it was 120k ish.

 

[is1]

I dread to think what he paid for that! They go on forever if you look after them.
I've recently bought one much like this, albeit an X-plate with a higher mileage. Completely original, well undersealed so not much in the way of rust (yet).
I prefer them in black.
As for looks, they actually look better in the metal, they're like a baby NSX.
Incredible car, pure drivers machine, very organic, what you put in is what you get out.
It's the best car I've owned and better than my immaculate Trophy I had a while back (a fair bit better if I'm honest).

 

[Gally]

Weird that he has a nice car but doesn't care about paintwork. Very confusdeded!

 

[is1]

Oh, and as for the Recaros, it is VERY difficult to prevent wear to the right side driver's bolsters as they are huge.
They get scuffed getting in and out however hard you try to avoid it.
I actually hold the roof and then lift myself over the bolsters!

 

[BoatNonce]

I actually quite like this style DC2. I'm not hugely fussed about it being slightly ropey aesthetically because I'm sure it still drives well.

IIRC @Chip-mk1 had one.

 

[Munson]

Tired interior. Dodgy looking paint. Fu*cked rims.

I think you're overselling it a little TBH.

 

[Chip-mk1]

I actually quite like this style DC2. I'm not hugely fussed about it being slightly dopey because I'm sure it still drives well.

IIRC @Chip-mk1 had one.

Yeah I had a black one about ten years ago, although it was a bit sparser, lol.

 

[Waitey]

The one in the OP must be clocked.

 

[Chip-mk1]

The one in the OP must be clocked.

Or used for a hell of a lot of short journeys, that drivers seat has had it.

Mind you if its that fat bloke in the pictures who owns it, its probably under quite a lot of friction each time he gets in and out?

 

[Gally]

A nice seat cover saves a lot of wear I found. In the Frp you slid into the seat when the cover was on. Much better.

 

[Herr Flick]

A nice seat cover saves a lot of wear I found. In the Frp you slid into the seat when the cover was on. Much better.

You should see my misses climb into the RR. she scrapes along it, has zips etc on the back.. I'd be fuming if it was a new one.

 

[George Welsh]

Its a car for go who cares about show...

 

[Gally]

Really? For go? Lets not get carried away here.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Its a car for go who cares about show...

But its not very quick?

 

[Ray Gin]

But vtec yo.

 

[George Welsh]

I am not a vtec yo man although I respect their engineering greatness.
For me is fast enough without needing 19 inch wheels std and 300 bhp at the front wheels.
I much prefer 160-200 bhp with nice suspension design- set up, a close ratio gearbox and 900kg to go up and down the mountains than an artificial flying brick.
Yo


Chip your's is a bit p**n lol.

 

[George Welsh]

Really? For go? Lets not get carried away here.

I dont remember the racing puma to be that fast but it was still a great driving car.

 

[Chip-mk1]

I am not a vtec yo man although I respect their engineering greatness.
For me is fast enough without needing 19 inch wheels std and 300 bhp at the front wheels.
I much prefer 160-200 bhp with nice suspension design- set up, a close ratio gearbox and 900kg to go up and down the mountains than an artificial flying brick.

Vtec engines are awesome technology without a doubt, im a huge fan of them, not just the vtec system but the standard of the rest of the components on an ITR engine, the valve train with solid lifters, the quality of the materials used etc.

900kg though? Thats a big ask from a DC2!

LSD as standard though is another great feature

Chip your's is a bit p**n lol.

Yeah I wish I still had it.

 

[Daniel]

My subaru has done 115k and in better condition than that.

OP's write up promised so much more.

 

[George Welsh]

I wasn t referring to the integra about the weight just stating my preference..
Yours must have been epic but I sense you still have nice toys and the know how..

 

[Chip-mk1]

I wasn t referring to the integra about the weight just stating my preference..
Yours must have been epic but I sense you still have nice toys and the know how..

My favourite of my current cars is exactly the sort of thing you are on about to be honest mate so Im sure we are of similar mindset, stripped mk1 clio with not too much weight and about 180bhp and an LSD.

 

[Jonff]

Yours must have sounded brutal Chip, they bark quite a bit with just a filter on but with ITBs I can only imagine what it was like lol.

Really can't get on with the front end of the UKDM, much prefer the JDM front ends.

 

[George Welsh]

My favourite of my current cars is exactly the sort of thing you are on about to be honest mate so Im sure we are of similar mindset, stripped mk1 clio with not too much weight and about 180bhp and an LSD.

I think we are getting older :drunk:lol

 

[Daniel]

Chip is older than the sun.

 

[DanielJames]

My subaru has done 115k and in better condition than that.

OP's write up promised so much more.

Pics or it didn't happen.