98 UKDM Honda Integra DC2 Type R

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Evening all,

After a couple of years of wanting a DC2 I have finally got my hands on one.

Advertised poorly at a very ambitious price with only a week to sell before it was p/x'ed, I was able to go see it the night before the p/x deadline, and ended up getting it for a great price.

So the car.
100% standard.
IMO the best colour for these things.
Just finished its 148,000 mile running in period (!)
2 owners, last for 11 years
Full Honda History
Private plate is accurate - she is no. 800 DC2 Type R!

She needs some tlc for sure, a cambelt is due and I'll give it a service at the same time. Radiator looks awful. Usual DC2 rusty rear arches. Rear light seals are shot. Interior isn't too bad but needs some love. Clutch feeling well used.

Apart from that rather extensive list she drives really well, I can't believe how sharp it feels even with the above and nearly 150k on the clocks. I'm hoping with its history/low owners that underneath its a good car that just needs some tlc.

Plan is to get it up to scratch mechanically and get the bodywork sorted, its bone stock at the mo but a few tasteful mods may find their way on - we shall see! Oh, and trackdays! I enjoy reading other peoples progress threads so will update as I go!

Thanks for reading

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Thanks for kind comments, its by no means a minter but for the age and miles its pretty good! Will have to get some photos of it not caked in Gloucestershire's finest mud...

Its going to be looked at right away, but its my daily and I have other projects on the go too so will take my time and enjoy!

Looking to join the forums this week - guessing ITR-DC2 is the best?

Thanks!

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smiles1 said:

Good choice!

I see you owned a Civic Type R, how does it compare?

They are both great cars, but for me it has to be an Integra. There are just too many EP3s floating around, especially now with tacky mods as prices get lower.

For a daily comfy drive the EP3 is better, but if you want to DRIVE and have fun the Integra wins for me!

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olly22n said:

I think I have driven that car! Well, it was yours or r100 typ. Did it used to live in Stilton, Cambridgeshire?

Funnily enough it did yes! Or at least, it was serviced around there for a long time. I'm assuming that you are now going to tell me that you ragged it and stoved it into a wall??

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Bit of a progress update..

Managed to get the long overdue cambelt done! Took the car over to Hond-R in Abingdon, and I have to say how impressed I was with their service, pricing and work! Anyone else with a Honda in the area should definitely consider these guys.

Whilst that was being done also had a quick oil and filter change, but thankfully despite the age/mileage she doesn't appear to be using a drop!

Lots still to be done..

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Ticked over 150,000 miles so thought i'd treat the old girl to a bit of a tidy up. Also fitted my new amber indicators - can't beat amber indicators on a car IMO!

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Time for a little update!

Life with the Teg is still going strong, even if the bank balance has taken a bit of a pounding!

I'm off to the nurburgring later this month and wanted the car to be 100%.

First of all in has gone a genuine honda clutch, considering it wasn't slipping it just felt a little 'tired' I'm pretty impressed with a stock 152,000 mile clutch!

Next up was a new rad, again the old standard one was working fine, but it genuinely had more holes than fins! I fitted an aftermarket Tegiwa rad, which seems to be working perfectly although I've had to buy aftermarket fans and rad stays for it to fit properly.

Next step is some coilovers and a re bush - she handles suprinsingly well now with knackered parts so can't wait to feel the difference!

Quick pick next to the other love of my life.. Happy days!