clio 197 f1 or Integra Type R (dc5)

[Bryan1]

Dc5 without a doubt. Best fwd car i have owned.

 

[Krys_23]

Where are people getting quotes from? My pal bought one last week at 22 years old, no idea how he's affording it! Lol

 

[truupR]

Where are people getting quotes from? My pal bought one last week at 22 years old, no idea how he's affording it! Lol

yeah im curious about this... I've just done a little searching and none of the comparison websites seem to have the DC5 in their database :/ Only the DC2 shows up. I'm guessing places like Adrian Flux will cover it though I'd still like to know what everyone uses for their imported car insurance?

On a side note I got to drive a 'teg today. Way lower driving position took me abit to get used to the feeling of almost lying down while driving. Steering wheel felt much smaller which I wasn't expecting but made the whole steering feel more go-karty. Low rev pull is just so much better than the 197, and then theres the vtec at 5.5k/6k revs................Think I need to put the clio up for sale asap

 

[Harbinger]

Phone Honda and ask them how much a front bumper and a head light is, will make you NOT want to own one, parts are ridiculous on these things, nigh impossible to get 2nd hand too and you'll end up paying their prices if anything happens.

 

[Mr Burns]

I'm pretty sure I'll get flamed for this, but an EP3 with Eibach springs and a FRSU is a great cheaper alternative. Sure it's not as good or as special and you get electric powered steering which people slate, but with the FRSU it's a different car. Definitely worth considering IMO as it's a MUCH cheaper option.

 

[willcrook]

Ctr worst steering I've ever experienced zero feel, is the dc5 any different ? X

 

[Mr Burns]

Ctr worst steering I've ever experienced zero feel, is the dc5 any different ? X

The DC5 uses a pump, so yeah it feels better. However, the FRSU (fast road setup) changes the feel of the EP3's steering giving it much more feel. Nearly everyone who gets the FRSU raves about it afterwards.

 

[Harbinger]

Try and FN2 then, EP3 is a poorly built car, FN2 is much much better.

 

[.Steve]

Teg all day long!

 

[Mr Burns]

Try and FN2 then, EP3 is a poorly built car, FN2 is much much better.

I've never heard anyone say that before, quite the opposite actually. I know from experience that the ride and handling are worse in the FN2 because I've driven both hard. The door handles fall off FN2's too lol.

 

[Flat Eric]

Which is an FN2 again?

 

[Mr Burns]

Which is an FN2 again?

The more recent Civic Type-R.

 

[Harbinger]

I've never heard anyone say that before, quite the opposite actually. I know from experience that the ride and handling are worse in the FN2 because I've driven both hard. The door handles fall off FN2's too lol.

How the hell anyone pulls it off I have no idea, it's bolted on all the way to the other side ( I used to have one and wrapped them in real Carbone ) no way is anyone pulling them off let alone falling off, Ride quality is much better than an EP3, doesn't turn as well on tracks etc but for road use the FN2 is a better car in every aspect bar rear view visibility.

 

[Mr Burns]

I was jesting, although the door handle trims do actually fall off. We had quite a few with this issue when I worked in car sales.

 

[Harbinger]

Really? thought the biggest issue people would mention would be the Roof / windscreen clips rattling around.

 

[Mr Burns]

I can only talk from experience, rather than quote what people read on the net as many do lol.

 

[RDH]

Haven't driven either but I'd much rather a DC5.

Get a new Fiesta ST. Veyron killers, just ask Mark.

 

[imprezaworks]

lol

 

[D3N]

DC5 All day long

 

[Jakey92]

Another vote for DC5!

 

[MartinR]

Stuff a dc5 get a dci.

 

[JackJack]

DC5 any day

 

[DEMONKNIGHT666]

Having owned both, DC5, it's very special.

 

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[Martin_172]

personally id have a cup chassis 200 over an EP3, ive never driven a 197 F1 so cant comment on that.