Back with an ex - leggy DC2 Integra, again

[205pat]

This morning I am doing what I was told never to do and buying my old car back. Mixed emotions to say the least, am I looking at it through rose tinted specs? Will it be as good as I remember? I owned the car for 3.5 years and have so many fantastic memories, it’s been the best car I’ve ever owned and I regretted selling it the moment it left. For some reason I haven’t l gelled with the cars I’ve owned in between (E30 track car and E46 M3) even though the 46 is clearly a superior car.

I found myself looking at eBay to see what was around, and there it was with just a day left on the listing. I’m not a believer in fate, but with the prices really starting to climb I went for it.

Good points:
90% original
Engine/gearbox/clutch etc are amazing
I know the previous owners
Best colour (imo)
It’s my old car

Bad
Rust appearing on the rear arches (again)
197,000 miles (most at 9k rpm probably!)
Paint showing it’s age
Suspension needs a refresh
It’s my old car
Exhaust is knackered

Plan is to get it back up to scratch and enjoy!

Pics to follow shortly

[designforlife]

brave man, but i can totally see why you went for it.

I keep thinking about whether i would buy my old Asti ZR back (think mitsubishi's 90s answer to the DC2. 175bhp n/a 1.6, with an 8k rpm redline), but i know i'd forever be chasing rust.

[chrismc1977]

You won’t regret it as you know what to do to get it back to its best.

Hardrace bushes with OEM RTAs. Engine mount inserts, decent manifold & lightened flywheel.

Jobs a good’un