Ross' CW DC5
Let’s start with a little about Ross and his history of Hondas.
Having owned an EP2, EM1, FN2 and DC2 most recently, it’s safe to say he has owned, modified and driven 4 or 5 of Hondas most iconic Type R’s, all by the time he turned 21.
Not content with the 14 year old DC2 Ross wanted something newer with a few more creature comforts. At this point he started looking at what BMW had to offer (I know, right!?) but after a little “persuasion” from his friends *cough cough* he began the hunt for a DC5. Within a few weeks he’d placed a deposit and before we knew it we were on our way to pick the car up.
A day later, we found ourselves fitting the first mod which Ross had picked up the day before, a TegiwaM Intake. VTEC induction noise achieved, it was time to turn his hand to the suspension…
Unfortunately, since owning the car Ross has had few niggles with his suspension and geometry setup. After fitting his BC Coilovers and TGM inverted tie-rod ends he took the car to a local reputable garage for a FRSU (Fast Road Setup, to you and I). Long story short, they ended up leaving the suspension in its entirety completely loose, meaning it ruined the feet on his brand new coilovers. After weeks of the garage refusing to admit liability, Ross felt it best to take his custom elsewhere which is where TGMSport in Fleet came into the equation.
Tom at TGM advised that a FRSU would be pointless if Ross intended on changing the wheels and/or tyres in the near future, as the geometry would be thrown out once again. It was at this point that Ross decided to bite the bullet and order his new wheel and tyre combo… A set of (17x8) Enkei RPF1’s finished in satin black wrapped in massive (225/45) Bridgestone Potenza REO70’s.
Fast-forward a couple of weeks and everything has started falling into place, finally. It’s time to get the wheels and tyres fitted, arches rolled and geometry pointing in the right direction. So, after a long day at TGMSport the car was ready.
Here are the results, enjoy!
Ross cleaning the wheels up after the trip back from TGM…
and, the car of course.
You can find the full set on our Flickr, here.
The spec list, as of today:
Engine & Transmission
TegiwaM Intake
Tegiwa Silicone Hoses
Spoon Yellow Rocker Cover
Carbon Fibre Spark Plug Cover
Suspension
BC Racing Coilovers
Eibach Rear Camber Arms
TGM Inverted Tie Rod Ends
Wheels & Brakes
Enkei RPF1 in Satin Black (17x8)
Bridgestone Potenza REO70 (225/45)
Muteki Wheel Nuts
HEL Braided Brake Lines
Interior
Skunk2 Weighted Gearknob
Broadway Mirror
Next on the list for the DC5 is a decent disc and pad setup, along with a caliper overhaul to maximise braking performance. Once the brakes are up to scratch Ross is going to start on some more extensive engine modifications.
We look forward to seeing what else Ross has up his sleeve in the coming months!
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Words and Photos : Rob Fairchild