Honda Integra Type R DC2

Honda Integra Type R DC2

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avidjames

Original Poster:

24 posts

115 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Hi all,

I have been lurking around these forums for a while and thought it was about time I said Hello and posted a build thread of my ITR DC2.

Apologies in advance for the large number of pictures and writing, I have owned the car for nearly 4 years and tried to document as much as I could.

I purchased it on 135k and it's now on 160k and still going strong!

I'll go through the whole story and try to keep it as short as possible, I am also sure I will forget to add something.

DSC01308 by AvidJames, on Flickr

DSC01299 by AvidJames, on Flickr

DSC01285 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_0281 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_0194 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Unfortunately an uninsured driver decided he didn't like the UKDM front and I had to have the front repaired! So it changed to a non fog light bumper

I decided it was time to make some progress on the car and had the following fitted/changed:

-Miester R Zeta S coilovers
-HEL braided lines along with brembo blanks and Ferodo DS2500 pads
-98spec alloys and steering wheel along with JDM indicators
-Rocker cover replaced by Spooner
-96spec mani with Mugen B pipe and twin loop
-new badges all around
-lots of new bolts and fittings to replace rusted items
-cambelt and all bushes changed by TGM, along with valve clearances and a full service

Here was the results after this:

20130408-IMG_6117 by AvidJames, on Flickr

UKDM Honda Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

UKDM Honda Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

Then came the bad moment that all DC2 owners have when they check their rear arches for rust.... Unfortunately mine where shot and needed replacing on both sides so I booked it in to TGM to get it done

IMG_1533 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_1532 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_1531 by AvidJames, on Flickr

This is how it looked after it came back! I also had the rear bumper replaced and all number plate fittings replaced.

IMG_0026 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_0031 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_0028 by AvidJames, on Flickr

IMG_0023 by AvidJames, on Flickr

UKDM DC2 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Firstly a picture I took a while back that I like and a few 6TWO1 took at the S2000 meet at Ace Cafe.

Few pictures I took a while ago! by AvidJames, on Flickr

test by AvidJames, on Flickr

Uxbridge Auto show 2014 by AvidJames, on Flickr

S2000 Meet ACE CAFE by aji621, on Flickr

S2000 Meet ACE CAFE by aji621, on Flickr

As you can see I purchased some USDM ambers from America, think it looks a lot better with them on.

Now, I recently purchased a few bits to bring the interior up to the spec that I wanted.

This included:

- New cigarette lighter as the print was damaged on mine.
- Red sticted gear gator
- JDM mats
- Spoon wide angle mirror
- Spoon rear strut brace

I also removed the Honda badge at the rear of the car and purchased some spare rear strut covers so I could cut them up and use some rubber around the edges so the rear brace looks OEM.

Some pictures of the install process are below, I also fully detailed the car and re-applied some Dodo Juice wax.

Some recent work to the DC2. by AvidJames, on Flickr

Some recent work to the DC2. by AvidJames, on Flickr

Some recent work to the DC2. by AvidJames, on Flickr

Some recent work to the DC2. by AvidJames, on Flickr

Some recent work to the DC2. by AvidJames, on Flickr

Some recent work to the DC2. by AvidJames, on Flickr

And here is how she stands today, sorry for all the pictures but I've included the sets below in case anyone wants to look at any more pictures!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/avidjames/sets/72157...

Thanks for taking the time to read! smile

James

WilsonSwift

764 posts

186 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Looks sublime, that does. Great photos too!

thatguy11

640 posts

122 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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That's such a lovely example, doesn't show its 160k miles at all!

Nikko 40691

697 posts

189 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Nice Teg, the Spoon mirror is that similar to a Broadway mirror?

melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Great post, stunning example and the ambers look perfect. thumbup

Tickle

4,879 posts

203 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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That is mint, love it.

TheLordJohn

5,746 posts

145 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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ALWAYS loved the UK DC2. Such a better looking front end than the JDM.

Ved

3,825 posts

174 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Brilliant car, photos, dedication and post. Truly wonderful stuff smile

avidjames

Original Poster:

24 posts

115 months

Wednesday 6th August 2014
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Thank you so much everyone, makes all the effort worth it to see such nice comments smile

Nikko 40691 said:
Nice Teg, the Spoon mirror is that similar to a Broadway mirror?
It is indeed, I like it because it fit in the OEM rear view holder and removes glare at the same time!

MyVTECGoesBwaaah

820 posts

141 months

Wednesday 6th August 2014
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Soooo clean. Lovely car

ahuxley

15 posts

118 months

Wednesday 6th August 2014
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Lovely car OP.

n90acc

126 posts

175 months

Wednesday 6th August 2014
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Great Teg, nice to see it being brought up to condition.

Do you mind me asking what TGM actually did to the arches (replace arch, welding etc) and also how much they charged? PM if you wish

I only ask as I have a white EK4 in need and TGM are within distance from me.

Thanks.

woodytype S

691 posts

236 months

Thursday 7th August 2014
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Love it,one of the best that I have seen and I have seen a few in my time.Been around the Honda scene for years.DC5 at the moment.

avidjames

Original Poster:

24 posts

115 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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Thanks a lot for the comments guys! smile

n90acc, I have just dropped you an email. Let me know if you have any more questions!

woodytype S said:
Love it,one of the best that I have seen and I have seen a few in my time.Been around the Honda scene for years.DC5 at the moment.
Thanks mate! I was thinking of moving over to a DC5 last year but decided to stick with the 2 for the time being smile Had much done to your DC5?

CallorFold

831 posts

132 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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That looks properly tidy! Very nice.

anonymous-user

53 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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Lovely, still miss mine.

n90acc

126 posts

175 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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[quote=avidjames]Thanks a lot for the comments guys! smile

n90acc, I have just dropped you an email. Let me know if you have any more questions!

Thanks for the reply James, much appreciated. Looks and sounds like they did a nice job of it!

avidjames

Original Poster:

24 posts

115 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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Thanks for the comments guys!

You ever thought about getting another yonex?

n90acc]vidjames said:
Thanks for the reply James, much appreciated. Looks and sounds like they did a nice job of it!
No problem at all smile They did indeed, it did take a while but a very very good job! Let me know if you have any more questions if you do get it done.

I also just picked up a set of rare Enkei NT03's (16x7JJ 5x114.3 +43). But they need some work as oil has been spilt on them and they are not champ white.

I will get some semi slicks for them and possibly change the colour to something like bronze but not too sure? I plan to leave my OEM 15" and JDM 16" wheels white but wasn't too sure on what colour to do these.



Any thoughts on what will look good?

Cheers,

James

Neith

621 posts

139 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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160,000 miles? It looks new! Lovely car.

It's actually nice to see one with the UK/US front end. I prefer the earlier Japanese front end but so many of these ones get changed over that its nice to see an unchanged one.

DanielJames

7,543 posts

167 months

Monday 11th August 2014
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Amazing car James wink