My 2003 DC5 Integra Type R (Bulid-ish thread.)

[adamlstr]

After 5 years dutiful service, the 172 Cup went to the south of France for it's new life.

It was time for a change, and I've always wanted a DC5, so I bought one.


Integra DC5 by Adam Lister, on Flickr

85k, 1 owner in Japan, 1 owner here, FSH from new, in the UK since 2011. It all stacked up, so I got it bought.

The spec as I bought it was:

• Eibach Springs, Camber Bolts
• Spoon Strut Braces
• AD08R's on Rota G-Force

Integra DC5 by Adam Lister, on Flickr


Integra DC5 by Adam Lister, on Flickr

Just after I bought it, there was a DC5 meet at Ace Cafe. 40 of them in one place, was quite a sight!
https://flic.kr/s/aHskfq6cMo


dc5-ace-cafe-22 by Adam Lister, on Flickr


dc5-ace-cafe-20 by Adam Lister, on Flickr

Then I bought a set of Bilstein B16 / PSS9 coilovers. Ride height didn't change, but ride quality did - big time.


PH Lineup by Adam Lister, on Flickr

Then I decided the brakes didn't inspire me with much confidence, so had some HEL lines and Motul DOT4 fluid put on it.

I absolutely love this car, it doesn't light many fires compared to new car performance. However, the way it drives is absolutely incredible.

I've got a Tegiwa / GruppeM copy in the garage waiting to go on, and should have some Rays CE28N's in bronze ordered up in the next few weeks.

I want to get a de-cat system of some sort, but don't want it too loud.

 

[Ray Gin]

I keep repeating myself every time I see a DC5 on here, but they are one of the best looking second hand cars money can buy, IMO.

 

[Gally]

Just awesome. The new wheels in bronze should transform the looks also.

 

[adamlstr]

Sunday just gone was PH Sunday Service so I popped the 5's track cherry at Silverstone.


phss-silverstone-oct-2015-68 by Adam Lister, on Flickr


phss-silverstone-oct-2015-63 by Adam Lister, on Flickr


phss-silverstone-oct-2015-37 by Adam Lister, on Flickr


IMG_0960 - Pistonheads Sunday Service @ Silverstone by Andy Liu Photography, on Flickr


IMG_0887 - Pistonheads Sunday Service @ Silverstone by Andy Liu Photography, on Flickr

Just snuck onto the PH report.. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/general/silverstone-sunday-service-review/33083

 

[theburns1]

As above, best looking car in a realistic price range, with yours being in the best colour. I have two mate that have got one, one blur other white, parked next to each other white one stands out loads

 

[Philip.]

Amazing! It was such a hard choice choosing mine or a dc5!

 

[just-that-ek]

Best looking cars for their age, would seriously like to own one of these one day

 

[adamlstr]

Amazing! It was such a hard choice choosing mine or a dc5!

Swap next year? 😂

 

[Philip.]

Swap next year? 😂

LOL! We'll see :wink:

 

[adamlstr]

LOL! We'll see :wink:

S15R is another on the bucket list! :up:

 

[rollerdan]

Looks awesome dude ! Dc5 is next for me after owning an ep3 for 3 years . K20 is an awesome power plant

 

[basket491]

Love it !! Can see me owning one at some point :tongueout:

 

[Philip.]

S15R is another on the bucket list! :up:

They're fantastic cars tbh. Expensive for parts though!

 

[adamlstr]

They're fantastic cars tbh. Expensive for parts though!

You're aware of 'Type R Tax', no?!

I imagine an S15R as a RWD 'Teg tbh!?

 

[ADS_V6]

Stunning car you got there,there is one by me and it sticks out like a sore thumb and sounds awesome :smile:

 

[Sesqui89]

So much want!

 

[adamlstr]

Stunning car you got there,there is one by me and it sticks out like a sore thumb and sounds awesome :smile:

I must live somewhere where there's no Type R love, I've seen 2 others on the road in my life!

 

[v15ben]

A guy in my village has one as his daily. Always makes me laugh seeing the child seat in there. Love DC5s though!

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Awesome motors, great photos too! i really really regret not getting one of these when had the chance

 

[Philip.]

You're aware of 'Type R Tax', no?!

I imagine an S15R as a RWD 'Teg tbh!?

Yeah I had a Civic, some parts were ridiculous! Haha!

DC5 needs boost. Sweet, sweet boost

 

[adamlstr]

Yeah I had a Civic, some parts were ridiculous! Haha!

DC5 needs boost. Sweet, sweet boost :smiley:

That would make it the car it should be. But, spending 6k on an 8k car doesn't compute. :astonished:

 

[Stefan.]

Bloody lovely!!

Big fan of these when they are not ruined by tacky mods

 

[Starlet_gt]

I was looking at these as a replacement for my focus st the other week. Just couldn't find one anywhere. Lovely car, I'm very jealous!

 

[adamlstr]

Bloody lovely!!
Big fan of these when they are not ruined by tacky mods

Plenty of time for me to find some 'tack'!

 

[Stay Puft]

I love these, yours looks lovely. Can never get on with the blocky rear bumper though.

 

[adamlstr]

@Davyy I know what you mean, I'm contemplating the Mugen lip kit:

Looks really good in the flesh.

 

[5681]

She's looking a million dollars awesome looking dc5 buddy keep the hardworking up buddy

 

[imprezaworks]

Timeless car imo. Was close to buying one a while back.

 

[not normal dan]

I still browse these on eBay, my pal had a blue one

 

[mossyv6]

Love it

 

[adamlstr]

Timeless car imo. Was close to buying one a while back.

Since when have you had a Megane?!

 

[imprezaworks]

Since about 2 months ago mate

 

[adamlstr]

Since about 2 months ago mate

Nice, what's it like compared to the 172?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah very good mate. Pretty normal as standard but I've started to mess, forge recirc dump valve, induction kit, back box removed. Goes and sounds well mate. Just looking to get it mapped at some point too.

 

[adamlstr]

Nice, they seem like great cars on paper. Sadly, never drove the R26R when my dad had one.

Trophy = Recaros and slippy diff right?

 

[imprezaworks]

Hasn't got a diff mate only the r has

 

[not normal dan]

Hasn't got a diff mate only the r has

And the r26

 

[imprezaworks]

That's what I meant matey,anything with an 'r'

 

[not normal dan]

R for "racekor" lol

 

[Bjorn]

Love DC5's, ive had two. Looks like you have a decent example.
Id recommend an RBC and of course kpro if youre going down that route.