DC5 Honda Integra Type R: JDM Masterclass! Throwback Review

[@SectionSkyly]

Owned a DC5 since February, they really are amazing cars. If anyone's looking to buy one, make sure you check the boot for water/rust as the rear light seals fail often on them. Bolsters on the Recaros often sag as well. They're a do it all car; I use mine as a daily but have also had it on track. It does the daily stuff fine but on track it's incredible; having the LSD makes a huge difference. Prices are starting to go up though, just like everything else JDM.

[@elliot438bcfcVTEC]

Had mine for 4 years and will be putting it for sale very soon. Great cars though

[@CarObsession]

I'll bet you'll be sorry to see it go - thanks for watching.

[@piprobinson6575]

Hi Aaron, another interesting throwback review, what a great car, I'm sure cars had more character then, that's what I like about my 80 year old jeep. Looking forward to the next review, best Pip 👍

[@spoonracingk20a75]

I'v imported my one 2 years ago. It's facelift. Love prefacelift to❤, Love that car , no any new cars gives You so much driving feeling. Hope never have to sell it 🔰

[@mickl8212]

I disagree with the comment that it's a weakness that you can't drive it steady. My DC2-R, I was happily driving it all day yesterday at the speed limit and it loved every minute of it. Show it some lovely B roads and it loves that too. DC2-R looks old skool cool too. The people mine attracted at the motorist hub too last weekend would most probably agree too. I couldn't believe they were taking photos of it!

[@ITSOVERZION]

As a usdm dc5 type s owner with k20z1 i wish i could drive this type R in my lifetime that car is amazing

[@CarObsession]

Yup, you're not wrong there! Thanks for watching.

[@JohnCarlyle]

Looked into buying one of these around 15 years ago when they were £10K. Decided against it as I considered a 5 year old car still at 50% of it's original price a little steep. Had I known that they'd be worth even more when 20 years old..... kicking myself now.

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, I think they will only go up in value to be honest. Thanks for watching.

[@nick27j]

Nice review, I’m stuck between either buying one of these or the FN2 Mugen. Both great cars

[@CarObsession]

I'm yet to drive an FN2, I've heard mixed things about it... Thanks for watching.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Great review and a great car. Will become even more if a classic as time goes on. I've got my i30N back btw :) I think you could compare it with this car as 0-60 time is the same, manual, also loves to be revved as high as it will go and it's not a car that chases power, it gives you a great driving experience. Love the design of the integra, I need to try one some day.

[@haslerdesigns]

I always felt it a massive shame that the DC5 wasn’t sold in the U.K. I’m absolutely certain they’d have sold and not necessarily by stealing market share from the EP3. I had a facelift EP3, and rate it in the top 3 cars I’ve ever owned

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, totally agree Steve, and I reckon there is someone at Honda kicking themselves for not putting it on sale. Thanks for watching.

[@jameshenderson3289]

Look out for big end bearings don't be running it at 170 mph + to often without servicing it as I did

[@stevenvater8720]

It's all about POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO.!!! and then the integra makes a lot of sense

[@CarObsession]

Hi Steven, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

[@jameshenderson3289]

Had a dc5 for 10 years it ripped off 911s for fun especially the gt3 😁😁

[@JKPham23]

What exhaust is this? Solid Fab? Squeaky clean DC5

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the question. Jordan (the previous owner) has said it was a Fujitsubo RM-01A

[@PocketRockets]

Cracking video mate! 👌

[@CarObsession]

Thanks mate!

[@Birmingham_racing]

Always hear good things about this car need to test drive one

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, they're cracking pal! Thanks for watching.

[@reza_dc2]

I have a chance to buy the stock suspension from a dc5 itr , I want to put it in my ep3. Has anyone done it

[@CarObsession]

Not as far as I know, best to have a look on forums or Facebook groups. Thanks for watching.

[@cocosloan3748]

Never go for Turbo engines - always get NA ones (and don't even think about 3-cylinder engines)

[@CarObsession]

Hey, what's wrong with my SEAT Leon Cupra? 😋

[@cocosloan3748]

@@CarObsession Well I guess its a nice car , never had a chance to ride that car , its just i dont think turbo engines are good (too complicated system, somehow forced , no smooth power delivery ) and if you combine that with 3 cylinder engine - thats a recipe for a disaster On other hand this Honda - nothing wrong with it 😋

[@CarObsession]

I'd disagree on the power delivery, it all depends on the car and how it's been mapped. Old school turbo cars won't be as smooth as normally you get no power until 3K revs and you get hit in the face with it. Modern turbo cars, however, are more linear in their approach.