2005 Milano Red DC5 Integra Type R (Turbo)

[Diablos-666]

A little of two weeks ago I sold my Porsche 996 C4S after 3 trouble free years of ownership. It was a really good car and it was sad to say goodbye but I fancied a change.

I went on holiday and round the pool I decided on getting a Honda Integra Type R. Most for sale were white which I wasn’t overly keen on and then I found a Milano Red one with a factory fitted Modulo kit which looked perfect. The seller seemed very genuine and so I put a deposit down the day after flying back.

Last weekend I made the trip to Northern Ireland to pick the car up for the long drive home.

Anyway here’s some pics of the car

[baptistsan]

Congratulations. Love the car! Nice number plate too!
More details please & enjoy

[Diablos-666]

The previous owner done a huge amount of work to the car, he was a true enthusiast and looked visibly sad about selling the car.

As well as turbo charging the car he also fully undersealed the car to protect it from rust.

[Diablos-666]

Here is a pic of the engine and the dyno report, the power/torque curve is really impressive

[designforlife]

I know this car well, very good example which has been cared for to an insane degree!

[Diablos-666]

I’ve only a few issues to sort out;

1 - Air Con doesn’t work, hopefully it’s just a regas.

2 - The car is fitted with a 3” exhaust which unfortunately scrapes on every speed going. There are a lot of these near me so it’s something I need to get sorted.
I’m going to look at getting a section replaced with an oval exhaust. Hopefully this will sort it.

I need to get used to the gearbox, it’s really tight and keep mis-shifting.

I had an engine warning light come up this week, the car was driving like a dog. It’s was kangarooing down the road when not on the throttle.
As the guy changed the ECU and installed the Hondata software I was able to diagnose the issue from my phone!
Turns out it was something to do with the idle control valve.



I cleared the fault and it drove fine again. Heart was in my mouth for a bit but it’s been fine since. Fingers crossed. I’ll keep an eye on it.

[designforlife]

I owned a Pre-facelift Integra DC5, which was also milano red as it happens.

The gearbox is a pleasure to use once you get used to it, i struggled with going 5th to 6th, accidentally went back into 4th a few times!

[Diablos-666]

designforlife said:

I owned a Pre-facelift Integra DC5, which was also milano red as it happens.

The gearbox is a pleasure to use once you get used to it, i struggled with going 5th to 6th, accidentally went back into 4th a few times!

I was reading your posts about your old ITR this afternoon.
You had to get it painted twice etc... then it seemed you sold it relatively quickly.

The gear shift will take some getting used to I must admit. It’s an exciting car to drive though I must admit.

[Diablos-666]

Here’s a few more pics of the car.

[joefraser]

I could see me getting something exactly like this when I am done with my FN2, what a stunning car.

[Diablos-666]

joefraser said:

I could see me getting something exactly like this when I am done with my FN2, what a stunning car.

It is lovely and all credit to the previous owner. It was far from the cheapest on the market but that’s reflected by the quality of work done.

I also considered a FN2 but there just isn’t many available and I wasn’t overly keen on 4 doors.

[designforlife]

Diablos-666 said:

I was reading your posts about your old ITR this afternoon.
You had to get it painted twice etc... then it seemed you sold it relatively quickly.

The gear shift will take some getting used to I must admit. It’s an exciting car to drive though I must admit.

Yeah it's unfortunate how getting dicked about by paint shops which costs you thousands can kill your love of a car.

That aside though, main reason for selling is that it wasn't really getting used enough and wanted to free up a few ££ to get onto the property ladder and pay off some wedding debt!

I would have another in a heartbeat, they are pretty reliable and affordable to own for such a capable drivers car, in my mind there isn't really anything else that does it all so well as an all-rounder.

[aka_kerrly]

That's bloody gorgeous.

The body kit compliments the car well and the engine bay content is very interesting!!!

[Diablos-666]

aka_kerrly said:

That's bloody gorgeous.

The body kit compliments the car well and the engine bay content is very interesting!!!

The body kit is factory from standard. I’m told there are only 2 of these facelift models with this body kit and in this colour in the country!

This is the spec of the car, hope you’re sitting down as it’s quite extensive...


Engine/Performance/Dressup:

Hondata Bluetooth KPRO 4

Mapped by AP Performance on 97Ron - Boost by gear - High/Low boost and Over-run switches mounted in glove box - 6psi Low Boost + 12psi High Boost - 8600rpm - (400bhp - 286lb/ft)

T3 sidewinder manifold (external gate)

Turbonetics T-GA series Turbo 6157

TIAL 50mm

TIAL MVR 44mm wastegate

Custom Screamer Pipe

Cx racing front mount intercooler

3 port mac boost solenoid

4 Bar Hondata map sensor

3" down pipe

3" Solid Fabs Exhaust (silenced or unsilenced) with straight burnt titanium tip

3" M2 sports cat

Warlbo fuel pump

Grams 1000cc injectors

Torques fuel line with bottom entry fitting

Torques fuel rail

K-Tuned fuel pressure gauge

Rbc Inlet with throttle body adapter

K-Tuned oil breather filter

Clutchmasters FX400 Stage 4 Clutch

Baffled Sump

Energy Engine Mount Inserts/Gearbox Mount and DS Vibra Techniques Engine Mount

Thermal Throttle Body Gasket

Fuchs titan 10w50 Pro S oil

NGK BKR8EIX Spark plugs + New Seals

JDM Hamp Synergy Oil Filter

Carbon Plug Cover

Rocker Cover Powder Coated White

Skunk2 Washers + Bolts

K-Tuned shifter Arm

K-Tuned Street Shifter Cables

Tegiwa Short Shifter

Acuity Gearbox Performance Selects Springs

Tegiwa Aluminium Alloy Radiator

NRG Bonnet Dampers

Battery Relocated to boot

Valve Clearances done at 70k

New Aux Belt

Exterior:

Gtechniq Crystal Serum Black + Exo (PMG Autocare Belfast) 7 year guarantee

Factory Fitted Genuine Modulo Lip Kit

Fully Undersealed

Genuine Honda Wind Deflectors

Rear Wiper Delete

New Genuine Rear Honda Badge

New Genuine Side Decals

Wheels / Suspension / Chassis / Brakes:

Yokohama AD08R 215/45/15

MeisterR ZetaCRD Coilovers

Fast Road Setup

Tegiwa Adjustable Steering Arms

Hardrace Rear Camber Adjusters

Hardrace Front And Rear Droplinks

Super Pro Front And Rear ARB Bushes

Bushes replaced all round

RPB Front and Rear Discs with Ferodo DS2500

Buddyclub RCA's

Eibach Front Camber Bolts

OEM Silver DC5 Alloys

Interior/ICE:

OEM Steering Wheel

DC5 Recaros (Black)

Rear Seatbelt Green Takata Shoulder Pads

Red OEM JDM Mats

OEM Push Start Button

Double Din

Security:

Clifford G3 Alarm + Immobilizer

[lewis87]

Brilliant looking, must be a very exciting thing to drive with that much power in a light car.

[Ninjacj]

Stunning car, love that colour! I am a sucker for a good numberplate too

[Diablos-666]

The colour and condition is what drew me to the car in the first place. The 400bhp is just a bonus really.
The number plate is cool, imo, too.
It is exciting to drive but obviously suffers from torque steer quite a lot.

[Turn7]

Im normally a purist when it comes Type R's, but that looks bloody lovely in Red......

[Butter Face]

Very nice mate. Looks great in MR with the kit!

[Diablos-666]

Thanks for the friendly words chaps, really happy with the car. Just wish the weather would improve so I can go for a decent drive!