Honda Integra Type R DC2

[avidjames]

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!

James

[avidjames]

Thank you so much everyone, makes all the effort worth it to see such nice comments

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!

[avidjames]

Thanks a lot for the comments guys!

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 Had much done to your DC5?

[avidjames]

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 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

[avidjames]

Thank you! They are amazing cars, can't ever see me selling this!

DanielJames said:

Amazing car James

Thanks as always mate! You been on here long? Glad to have yours back all sorted?

Just a quick update, I ended up doing a 6 hour round trip to pick up the Enkei's on Sunday and test fitted them today.

I have big plans for the wheels and they need a lot of work but should look amazing once done!

Enkei NT03 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Cheers,

James

Edited by avidjames on Monday 18th August 22:51

[avidjames]

Thank you Nikko 40691, I'vee been searching for a set in the correct fitment for a long time!

DanielJames said:

I've been on PH for years mate! Yeah very glad. Haven't driven it yet, I'm wanting to change the oil first. You know how it is

Looks fantastic on the NT03s!

Thank you mate! Ah, it's just me who is late to the party haha Sound's good, I bet you can't wait to take it out after the oil change! Some day we'll have to do a photoshoot for saved JDM/UKDM tegs

[avidjames]

DanielJames said:

I'm down for that. Down Essex way 22nd September for a trackday at Snett if you're about!

I'm well on that mate, have you booked the session already? It's about a 2 hour drive for me but I don't work Monday's so could work

A quick update about the wheels. They are now on and the car is setup how I want it, they do look better in person so hope the pictures capture it ok

The tyres are unreal compared to the Toyo's, it's going to take some getting used to but really enjoying them so far.

I had the tracking done today as it was way out and pulling to the left, also painted my calipers soft silver as the gold on gold wasn't a good look.

I need a new steering gator as I noticed mine has a small tear but will replace that shortly!

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Enkei NT03 fitted! by AvidJames, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and apologies for all the pictures!

James

[avidjames]

sideways20vT said:

Lovely, lovely car.

What colour gold did you use for the wheels?

Thank you, appreciated! I went with Maya Gold Volvo 451, it's the closest colour to the OEM Enkei Gold that I could find from looking online

danjama said:

The wheels are perfect. Do not apologise for pictures

Where abouts are you in London? Or is it Essex? I'll keep an eye out for your car.

Thank you for the kind comment mate, glad you enjoyed the pictures!

I live near Uxbridge, just outside London Are you local?

[avidjames]

If you ever spot me danjama give me a wave

SeanEP3 said:

love your car dude! Im currently on the hunt for a 98 spec JDM myself.

is it your daily? if so, how is it to live with?

Good choice of car to hunt for! It is at the moment, but I have access to a Jazz and Yaris that I will most likely use over Winter and garage the Teg this year. But I have been using it all year round for about 3 years with no issues other than my own OCD making sure it's clean and it doesn't get damaged.

Mechanical wise, it has just needed a service at the correct time and that's it!

If you have any questions before you buy just let me know mate

I took a few pictures after a show with a friend on Sunday,

UKDM DC2 by AvidJames, on Flickr

UKDM DC2 by AvidJames, on Flickr

UKDM DC2 by AvidJames, on Flickr

MK1 Golf GTI by AvidJames, on Flickr

MK1 Golf GTI by AvidJames, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

James

[avidjames]

Riyazc said:

I had one ... best car i ever owned. Your pics brought it all back.

I have a 996 turbo now with more than twice the power of the ITR - but i still lust after an ITR.

I will have another one day - and i will never ever sell it.

White UKDM ... oh yes... u will be mine.

haha Do it! You won't regret it

Just a quick update about the car, it's now off the road and I have a little 1.0 Yaris to travel around in over winter!

I have managed to pick up a Gen2 Mugen intake from Hoho (Thanks again mate!) and started cleaning up the OEM intake and buying the bolts ect so I can install it tomorrow.

I'll let the pictures do the talking but I should have a MK1 AEM long arm intake up for sale soon!

Gen2 Mugen intake by AvidJames, on Flickr

Gen2 Mugen intake by AvidJames, on Flickr

Gen2 Mugen intake by AvidJames, on Flickr

Gen2 Mugen intake by AvidJames, on Flickr

Gen2 Mugen intake by AvidJames, on Flickr

I've ordered a replacement Mugen sticker and cleaned up the filter and housing as well

Looking forward to fitting it tomorrow!

Cheers,

James

[avidjames]

Just a quick picture of it installed! Apologies for the bad iPhone picture.

Installed Mugen gen2 by AvidJames, on Flickr

The Mugen pulls so much better than the AEM through the whole rev range , very happy with the upgrade

Cheers,

James

[avidjames]

Thanks a lot for the comments guys!

No real updates for the car, other than it's off the road for winter and tucked up under a car cover on my drive The only down side is I am using a 1.0ltr Yaris for the daily duties haha

I'll also be going Nurburgring from the 4th to the 10th of June this year, which I can't wait for!

I will be joining the Audi sport forum for a rolling road in April at AMD performance.

Looking to get a new manifold before the rolling road and was thinking the Tegiwa Toda rep? Any opinions from people who have switched from a 96spec manifold?

Also, two random pictures I took last year that I liked

Nice sunday drive by AvidJames, on Flickr

S2000 Ace Cafe meet by AvidJames, on Flickr

Thanks for reading,

James

[avidjames]

205pat said:

Your car looks fantastic OP,

Just picked up my DC2 and I hate to say it but in terms of looks yours is basically where I want to get mine... Amber indicators, nice wheels, and clean.

You have excellent taste!

Thank you very much for the lovely comment mate! Makes it all worth it seeing comments like that

If I can help at all with your new purchase just let me know!

I took the DC2 out from hibernation on Sunday and went for a drive and some pictures.

Ended up being out for 5 hours, and here are some of the pictures:

Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

Integra Type R by AvidJames, on Flickr

Full set of images can be found of my Flickr: www.flickr.com/avidjames

I've also ordered a new manifold whick will hopefully come next week

Cheers,

James

[avidjames]

Thank you so much for all the comments guys, really does mean a lot after putting in so much effort over the years!

Regarding why it's so clean in the pictures, my second love after driving is detailing so it's regularly cleaned and waxed even when it was being used daily. My neighbours think I am mad but I really enjoy it!

Those pictures were after a 3 hour 'spirited' drive

Just a quick update regarding the car, I have a rolling road booked for April and Nurburgring in June and I needed a new manifold!

After lots of reading about which one to get, I ended up getting the Tegiwa TODA V2 replica as the original is the best manifold for a B series.

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

It won't be fitted for a while yet as I have a few work related exams coming up, and I have a few jobs to do to the car before it's ready!

- Clean Mugen filter.
- Remove wheels and adjust coilovers as front passenger side is a few MM higher.
- Full alignment.

It'll then go to TGM for a service and install the manifold and maybe fit a de-cat I have laying around!

Thanks again for taking the time to read,

James

[avidjames]

Hey Guys,

Thought I would post a quick update, the manifold is now fitted along with a new set of front drop links and also had the tracking done.

The manifold feels a lot better than the 96spec, but I haven't had a chance to go for a long drive due to work!

Quick picture from my iPhone:

B18 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Cheers,

James

[avidjames]

APHarris said:

Hi James,

looks absolutley amazing, so clean & purposful, as others have said a credit to yourself

and although i am a little bias, those wheels look absolutley perfect ! especially in gold

Thank you mate! Have you got a set of the same wheels? I spent so long trying to find some!

Also, thanks to everyone for the very kind comments. It's been a labour of love over the years so it's nice to hear it's gone in the right direction!

Just a quick update on the DC2, I traveled up to see Micky to pick up a pristine UKDM bonnet from him. I managed 342 miles on one tank so very happy with that! Also put the 98spec alloys on for the trip, with Nurburgring coming up I didn't want to put the miles on the semi slicks.

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

I got it home and tested it out, then gave it a quick polish!

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

It needs fresh paint as the colour match isn't 100% perfect, but I will ask TGM to do it later in the year

I actually received another bonnet, but it was delivered damaged. I am giving away so if any one is intrested, please get in contact!

Yesterday I had a rolling road planned with a few friends from the Audi sport forum.

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

As you can see, it made 204.1bhp and 140.1lb-ft! Very happy with the results

After that, I drove in to London for some nightime photography and didn't get back until 4AM haha

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

Thanks for reading and apologies for all the pictures!

James

[avidjames]

AlexDalton90 said:

Don't see many like that James! Beautiful mate, keep up the good work



Al

Thank you mate! Yours is also awesome, how is the new suspension holding up?

Small world Stewart! Nice to see you on here I can't wait for next month either, need to get a few bits sorted and I will be ready!

[avidjames]

Hey Guys,

Just a quick update on this as I have been meaning to post about my trip to the Nurburgring in June, but still need to finish off the pictures/video so will post a full write up shortly! It was the trip of a lifetime and will be going back next year for sure!

Just one picture of mine on the Ring for now! I'll get the full post finished by the end of the week.

Integra Type R by James Butler, on Flickr

I've decided to refresh the front end and finally fit Mick's old bonnet that is rust free! So that meant buying new bolts for the front end, plus badges..

Image2 by James Butler, on Flickr

In the time since I've been back, I had my steering wheel refurbished by Royal Steering wheels and it has come up amazingly!

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Currently it's off at the bodyshop being resprayed, but I stripped down the front and cleaned and replaced what I could in the last few weeks! I also changed a electric motor in the headlight for the adjusters, as my passanger side had failed.

Thanks for reading!

James

[avidjames]

Thanks a lot for the kind comments guys, they are fantastic out of the box and always puts a smile my face after all these years.

I ended up getting my badge directly from Honda, I think it was £37 delivered? They do look and last a lot better though!

I thought I would update this thread as it's been a long time since I updated and I've now owned the car for 6 years.

Since posting, the car has been fully re-bushed with the full Spoon sports kit, and it made a massive difference to way the car behaves, I went on another Nurburgring trip shortly after getting it done and the turn in speed was scary!

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

I ended up ruining my Federal RSR's on a airfield learning day, it was great fun though! So decided to get some new Enkei stickers and new rubber, I went for AD08R's in the end (215/45/16) as I'd heard great things

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Not a lot else has change other than driving and enjoy it as much possible and keeping it clean!

Some random pictures from the last few months

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Some pictures from the Ring trip 2016:

Nurburgring 2016 by James Butler, on Flickr

Nurburgring 2016 by James Butler, on Flickr

At the tail end of Oct 2016, I was looking to replace my daily Yaris 1.0ltr run around, and the only sensible option was.. another Honda! This time, I imported a fresh Accord Euro R CL7 from Japan using Torque GT. They have been amazing so far, the car is here and should be read in a few weeks time

Copy of Instagram pictures by James Butler, on Flickr

Thanks a lot for reading for apologise for the Instagram pictures, I've been slacking with the camera lately as I've just moved in to my first home so it's been busy!

Cheers,

James

[avidjames]

Hey all,

Thanks a lot for the very kind comments

It's been quite a while since I updated this, but I still have the CL7 and DC2 so thought I would post some pictures up!

Lots of minor changes, but generally just been enjoying them both as much as possible.

I recently upgraded the Euro R with a Gruppe M intake and it's made such a difference low down in the rev range!

DC2 & CL7 bits by James Butler, on Flickr

Both cars together clean for once.

ITR-DC2 by James Butler, on Flickr

And some during a Nurburgring/Spa trips in 2018 & 2019!

ITR - Nurburgring by James Butler, on Flickr

DC2 & CL7 bits by James Butler, on Flickr

DC2 & CL7 bits by James Butler, on Flickr

ITR-DC2 by James Butler, on Flickr

I also picked up a Mugen steering wheel and Spoon boss, but will try and get some better pictures for post up.

Thanks for looking!

James