Thread: HI ALL! Gonna get my DC5, but I`m new in Auckland and need to know where to get stuff done! HELP?

Hi Everyone!
I`m new here, i`m like the new kid on the block and of course i`m in to cars.

I used to drive a EG with an D16 engine (Yes Single Cam) Sadly in Singapore it's too expensive to own a car.
Anyway, it was built up and had lots of fun in it. Unfortunately, had to scrape it and i`ve moved over to NZ!

I`m gonna get my DC5 VTI in a couple of weeks. And it's totally stock. Since the forum people would know what kind of mods, and workshops are awesome. Maybe someone can suggest a few good places in Auckland i could go to get my new found baby sooooped up!

Any idea where i can get a good place (and reasonable priced) to do Intakes, Exhaust and Coilovers.

Was thinking of getting a HKS HI Power and BC Gold Coilovers, Intake wise i`m lost. OH! And a good place to get a KPRO.

Hopefully someone can shine some light on me.

Hey man as a dc5r owner I would have to agree with the guy above there is alot of differents as for mods the type r as u know are a cut above the rest so there not much modding need apart from the exhaust body kit and ride height but if you just look around you will see these are quite pricy

Agree with the comments above. If you're looking into intake, headers, exhaust and a Kpro, the VTI is the wrong base to start with. Best saving that money and putting it towards a stock DC5R. Those mods on a VTI will yield you very small gains on the VTI K20, compared to the DC5R K20.
I own a DC5 iS (Jap VTI), it's a great around town and open road travelling car, but it lacks the excitement factor.

Actually, given the price difference between the two. The plan was to get a JAP VTI, and boost it. People would kill me for boosting a DC5R, cause i`ve got friends playing VTI's. So in the mean time. I`ll get a Buddy club Pro Spec Exhaust as well as a BC Gold Coilovers. And sounds for now. KPRO Definately. Anyone selling KPRO?

Oh, and where can i get these parts for a good price? I believe that if you want to drive stock with very minimal mods, a DC5R would be choice. I love the car as well. But having given it some thought, it maybe wiser to get the VTI and spend the extra cash on mods and engine and suchs. That could turn out better.

Wouldn't it be a waste to mod a DC5R hardout?

Originally Posted by dantok

Actually, given the price difference between the two. The plan was to get a JAP VTI, and boost it. People would kill me for boosting a DC5R, cause i`ve got friends playing VTI's. So in the mean time. I`ll get a Buddy club Pro Spec Exhaust as well as a BC Gold Coilovers. And sounds for now. KPRO Definately. Anyone selling KPRO?

Oh, and where can i get these parts for a good price? I believe that if you want to drive stock with very minimal mods, a DC5R would be choice. I love the car as well. But having given it some thought, it maybe wiser to get the VTI and spend the extra cash on mods and engine and suchs. That could turn out better.

Wouldn't it be a waste to mod a DC5R hardout?

Looks like you have a mind set on a VTi... If that's what you want, go and get a VTi. Our thoughts wouldn't matter much as you already have a mind set. I've driven both cars, and definitely go for DC5R. if you dont have enough budget to go DC5R, then go for the DC2R.