Torco SR1 is more than sufficient. Got budget can opt for Motul or Millers.

I have owned a pre-FL FD2R & also a FL FD2R brand new from Honda Malaysia. Both taken to SIC, one on stock sussy, and the other on Ohlins.

I have also sat on fully converted FD with FD2R interiors and the legendary K20A at SIC.

There is no denying the rigidity difference between them. They are not the same, and I would say if the same driver were to drive a stock FD2R and a FD with converted K20A engine (no additional engine performance mods), his timing at SIC would be faster on the FD2R, even with the same tires and brakes. The steering correction at many of the sharper turns is reduced because of the rigidity.

There you have it, my experience with both.

Bro just curious, what do you think of FN2R? Price for DC5 seems to be sky rocket too, now over 120k even if direct owner.

I am replying under new user as the previous required a reset by LYN, and I no longer have access to that email which was an older company registered email. Hence, my new user name.

Anyway, I have not been a fan of smaller cars, especially hatches or versions of it. And FN2R, which if I recall is a EURO spec model, and slightly detuned against the JDM K20A to meet emissions control. Though that can be countered with a quick flash by Hondata Flashrpo.

I like fast but practical 4 door cars. Hence my current E90 M3 instead of the common E92 M3.

Hmmmm...Have you test drive FN2R yet? I mean at least a short aggressive drive like you did with FD2R. Just wondering how it handles

FYI there's an EP3 type R currently on sale in Johor around rm120+k, so you may want to consider that too if within your budget.

Not a fans of EP3 actually
I am considering for FD2R, FN2R and DC5

Ic, is it because of the look?

Hmmmm...Have you test drive FN2R yet? I mean at least a short aggressive drive like you did with FD2R. Just wondering how it handles

Last time I got see what difference between FD and FDR in a magazine in kinokuniya. It's in Japanese. But lots of pictures that highlights differences. I remember the engine has polished intakes from factory. All the suspension is different. The control arms are also different. Running different camber also. The chassis has different reinforcement all round.

I think TS asking a converted FDR vs ori stock FDR

Yes. So the things that cannot upgrade is chassis. I suspect the front lower assembly also different and not pnp.

Yes. So the things that cannot upgrade is chassis. I suspect the front lower assembly also different and not pnp.

Not sure how to explain this, to me EP3 is indeed a beautiful car, a 2 door coupe and unique gear lever. It just that, the car didn't "spark" in my eyes.