middxsti

Looking at getting an integra type r uk car-1999 shape.Most i understand that came into the country were imports,but do honda uk dealerships still sell parts for this car?Last thing i want to do is buy it,then find out you can't get parts etc for it.

Diablo

Integras were available from UK dealerships from 1997/8 to 2000 so I would assume they would sell parts as for any other honda that is no longer produced but was sold here.

Not much should go wrong, to be honest.

fabulous555

Plenty of bits still available but get a 98 on import. Lighter, much faster and more apealing!

Pumpkin

visit www.itr-dc2.com for more info.

I prefer the looks of the UK car with the round lamps, the JDM version with the rectangular lights doesn't appeal to me, although they should on the 98 onwards version have HIDs as standard.

Cost of insurance on a UK one would probably be lower (slightly). The Honda dealer in Norwich are happy to service or supply parts for both - in fact they have a DC5 for sale on their forecourt.

Christ

Dont, get a UK one...

Steve vRS

Why are the imports lighter and what gives them more power? Are Import power figures obtained on Jap fuel?

Steve

MooseRacer

98 import is the best, but 'much' faster? No.

And yes the power figures are on Jap fuel.

fabulous555

I would say say they are. 80kg lighter plus they have 10 or so more bhp. That combined is enough to get .6 less on the qmile. Thats significant to me. The u.k. is still a very nice car though.

skinters

Is the extra 10bhp on UK or jap fuel?

Steve vRS

And what is changed/removed to result in a weight saving of 80kg?

Steve

Karl-AL

One of my mates is selling his it is on X reg absolutley brilliant car, he has bought a honda warranty, i think it is £200 a year but well worth it, he had the clutch replaced on it about a month ago and he had the cat replaced about a year ago both jobs done under the honda warranty. If you want any more details pm me, i think i is going in the auto trader next week.

Dark Blue Mark

JDM
200bhp at 7900
UK
187bhp at 7900

Thas is down to jap fuelling and ECU settings. These can be modded to be extremely quick!

Its 40 kg difference too.

1100 vs 1140

MB

Roojai

how are they on uk fuel. Run ok on optimax I suppose?

Is it worth getting a 1998+ model?

What rpm is 70 in 5th gear?

...I know, I know.... - " go to itr-dc2.com or honda revolutions"

Dark Blue Mark

Should use 98 if you can, doesnt matter if not you just might lose a bhp or 2

My problem with the ITR was its lack of 6th. Its not ideal for the motorway as you are close to VTEC at normal 80 ish motorway speeds. Cant rememeber exact numbers.

I went in a mildly modded one that was scary quick handles better than a scoob too.

MB

Roojai

how mild? exhaust, induction and vtec controller, or did it involve engine components too?

Dark Blue Mark

No internals. Its strong.

ITG Maxogen intake box, Headers, Decat, Exhaust, Unichip map (VTEC point lowered). EBC discs and pads, and some strut braces and lowering springs. The handling scared me. Really! So so grippy. I though I was going to die.

MB

white

Jap engines usually tend to run a higher compression ratio which gives them the added power.

The current Civic Type-R is an example of this. The JDM version uses the K20A engine which has a comp ratio of 11.5:1, 4-2-1 exhaust manifold, higher volume inlet manifold and longer duration cams (same lift though), LSD, 22mm ARB's whereas the UK CTR uses the K20A2 variant engine which uses a comp ratio of 11.0:1, has shorter duration cams, 4-1 exhaust manifold and a lower volume inlet manifold, no LSD, 18mm ARB's.

JDM versions of cars are always better than their UK counterparts.

If you can stretch to it, get a DC5 Integra. You should be able to pick up a good example for around the £13K mark and you'll get the higher spec K20A engine, LSD, 4 pot Brembos etc etc.

But if you have your heart set on a DC2 then won't go far wrong there IMO.

Cyberevo

iTrader: (1)

DC2's for the money are awesome cars, I had one in between a faily new EVO6 and a STi-5 Type RA V-LTD, suffice to say I missed it so much I sold the scoob and brought another 'R'

I went for the DC5 as the DC2's were getting on, I have now modded mine quite a bit, Tein HA Coilovers, Brakes, GruppeM indiction, Toda Exhaust, Toda Manifold (cat less), Toda A2 race spec Cams, the list goes one. I am now ready for the track, this car really flies and the handling defies belief.

The only car I would swap it for is a GT3

Pumpkin

The DC5 has less desirable McPherson strut suspension rather than the pedigree double wishbone suspension of the DC2. The DC5 is also a smidge heavier.

They're both cracking cars though.

Cyberevo

iTrader: (1)

True but it really is a better all round car than the DC2, the engine is a cracker and mine red lines over 9k RPM, V-TEC kicks in at 4.5k RMP, that is one hell of a V-TEC zone.

Dark Blue Mark

Cyber, id like a DC5 too. A bit more comfy than a DC2, but still a racer.

MB

MooseRacer

poofs

EvoBarry

for info, you are nowhere near vtec changeover at 70mph (in top) its a bit droney at that speed mind, best cruising at 80 as its a tad quieter at that revs/speed.

Superb cars, I've had my UKDM for two years now and still love driving it!

Check for gearbox syncros and decent service history, clutches can need replacing anytime after 60k, cambelt best done early to be safe, otherwise they are super reliable.

DC2 forum can be very helpful btw, some clued up guys in there.

kammy

Get a UK one, it has airbags. If you do crash you will be glad for the slightly extra weight.

Dark Blue Mark

My old one




MB

middxsti

out of interest what fuel do you use/prefer

super6four

JDM cars allways better than UK, Generaly yes, but I gather (correct me if I am wrong). The UK MKIV Supra I think had more power, bigger brakes and a few extra features. Also The UK S2000 came with full leather interior as standard, whereas the JDM verson had Leather/cloth.

However aafter riving a JDM EP3 Type R versus the UK model I can confirm there really was not a great deal of difference in actual driving, except corner exit speeds were higher due to the diff, oh and the Proper Recaro seats do a better job of holding you in .

Dark Blue Mark

Correct.

Fuel? Optimax. I dont see why anyone wouldnt. Add it up over the year and its bugger all cost.

MB

Diablo

EvoBarry

Yup. Optimax for mine too, for the pennies per tank difference I can't see why you wouldn't want the better (SUL) fuels for it tbh.