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PiloteHuitNeuf

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122 posts

97 months

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Here is my new Integra. Bought from a lady owner who has owned it for the past 6 years. She has kept it in great condition, don't even think she used vtec much. yes
It's got a great service history and has just had one including timing belt. It has done around 127,000 miles which isn't too bad for a DC2. There isn't any rear arch rust, gearbox is tight and gear changes are very addictive, vtec kicks in fine at around 6k rpm all the way to 9k rpm. Seats have been re-bolstered, slight wear on the alcantara but so there should at 127k miles.

Jobs to do; try and fix slight pink doors, boot and roof (not sure this is possible with this paint). Re-paint rocker cover, change tyres to Bridgestone Potenzas and possibly install spoon exhaust/manifold with a re-map. Fit fresh red Honda badges.

What's it like to drive? Well coming from a very laggish Is200 Sport, bloody great! I thought the power would be all or nothing but it's low weight gets the car shifting off the mark very swiftly and even without unleashing hell at 6k rpm I still think it would be a quick car. It's steering is a bit 'loose' at slow speeds, but superb around fast bends, the grip from the LSD is something else feels like you can go whatever mph you like around roundabouts, easy. Brakes feel like a race car set up, really nice high pedal and they shave off the speed instantly, which gives you a lot of confidence when using vtec around country bends. The pedal arrangement is also ideal for heal n toe too!

I was expecting a relatively raw feel driving this for the first time, lots of noise, stiff pedals, juddering suspension etc. But no it's comfortable, quiet, no squeaks, not rattles. Even my girlfriend likes driving it. Of course I didn't buy it for driving to the shops in, I needed something to replace my 205 GTI whilst it's getting ready for some minor restoration.

I think there are comparable characteristics to the GTI, light, lively rear end, rev hungry engine. Not sure which I prefer yet. Maybe I need more driving time driving

Edited by PiloteHuitNeuf on Sunday 5th August 18:06

torque2much

78 posts

77 months

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Great Car to drive, stiff round corners and stick on roundabouts, but with the manifold change and airbox and then a remap!! It will be great fun to drive. Thats when you Become a VTEC JUNKIE!

C2james

4,093 posts

34 months

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That actually a really nice looking integra. thumbup

JayTee94

10,974 posts

26 months

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I really like that. cool

I used to think the Integra had to be championship white, but that red has now changed my mind. It looks great! thumbup

Studio117

2,363 posts

60 months

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love that! Looks super clean, the bodywork is in incredibly good nick.
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Mastodon2

5,727 posts

34 months

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Lovely car. If you go for a racing manifold and and a Spoon N1 (unsilenced centre pipe is best imo) it will be LOUD but will sound mental.

PumpkinSteve

1,800 posts

25 months

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I'd never seen a red one before, and now I'm quite sure it's the best colour!

Dangermouse58

81 posts

9 months

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Fantastic cars that outclass alot of more modern metal.

r1ch

2,178 posts

65 months

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Nice choice. First time i've heard someone say a dc2 is comfortable. I nearly got rid of the 205 gti for a teg and people were telling me the teg would be more uncomfortable and noisey. Looks lovely though mate enjoy!

PaulG40

1,714 posts

94 months

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Massive Thumbs UP!

I've got so much respect for these cars!

Darkslider

2,120 posts

58 months

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Fancy a swap for a classic scooby? biggrin

Always had a soft spot for these, just a shame they're holding their value so well it's keeping them out of my budget!

DanDC5

6,909 posts

36 months

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If the previous owner hasn't used VTEC all that much go out for a few hard drives and give it some death. They start to feel quicker once they loosen up a bit biggrin

N88

1,085 posts

48 months

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r1ch said:
Nice choice. First time i've heard someone say a dc2 is comfortable.


I think it's mainly the seats that give the comfortable impression.

Get yourself onto ITR-DC2 is you're not already OP!

wy906

893 posts

43 months

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I've got a MR too. Our cars are twins!

A lex

8,825 posts

102 months

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Nice to see one in something other than 'washing machine white'.

Lovely car smile

S10GTA

2,484 posts

36 months

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Exceptional

tinkertaylor

489 posts

11 months

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I was thinking red wouldn't suit this...but after seeing yours I think red is the best colour! Superb

melvster

5,443 posts

54 months

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That looks exceptional, stunning colour for the 'Teg too. Enjoy thumbup

leeson660

334 posts

34 months

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Best colour for the teg in my opinion and yours is absolutely stunning.

One of the cars on my 'will one day own' list.

soad

15,861 posts

45 months

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Love that! biggrin
As has been said above - great to see a different colour other than plain white. thumbup
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