Vti-R Wanted, Help...

[Vvvtec]

Hey Guys,

I'm getting desperate at the lack of Vti-R's up here in Qld!

Just this afternoon I went and had a look at a Vti-R... This one:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7206868&__Qpb=true&Cr=11&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20900%201466&silo=1011&__No=0&seot=1&ts
c=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=43&__sid=120805E286ED

Now. While the engine bay seemed in good order, I was absolutley shocked at the condition of the car, especially after reading 'paint is in showroom conditions' in the descripition. What are these people on? I could write a list 2 pages long of all the things that would need to be fixed just regarding the paint job alone.

I understand that these cars are 15-16 years old and I really dont expect perfection. But I just felt so let down seeing this :(

Now I've continued my search, and I've found this 94 model:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7410782&ref=RecentItem&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1 ||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 20900%204294965105%201622&__Nne=15

Has anyone here been to look at this one? Would I be correct in saying that I shouldn't be looking at upwards of $9k flat for a stock(ish) `94 vti-r??

I'll try and get in contact with this guy and see what condition this one is in :)

Thanks in advance for all your help, I much appreciate it!

If anyone has/or knows of anyone selling a clean Vti-R in Queensland, please let me know :D

[DC2-PWR]

sup dude,

The red dc2 vtir, is the owner Ben by any chance? the car is mainly at his mates house and they can't speak english for shit. they fustrated me so much when they said 'the car is pefect'. that car is stuffed!

it seems it hasn't been serviced in a long time, and it's filthy.

But have a look at the 1994 model though, gun metal gray is so rare on vtir's and they mostly came on turbo.

good luck and keep searching hard

[Vvvtec]

sup dude,

The red dc2 vtir, is the owner Ben by any chance? the car is mainly at his mates house and they can't speak english for shit. they fustrated me so much when they said 'the car is pefect'. that car is stuffed!

it seems it hasn't been serviced in a long time, and it's filthy.

But have a look at the 1994 model though, gun metal gray is so rare on vtir's and they mostly came on turbo.

good luck and keep searching hard

That's the one! It really is a shame, its deteriorated so badly since those pictures in the carsales ad were taken.... I took it for a drive around the block but I didnt take it over 3rd so I couldnt tell how the thing ran, but it did still feel nice. Then again it was bound to as it was my first time driving a B series, coming from my D series eg :p

As for the 94 one, I tried give the guy (his names Ben too) a call but the number's been disconnected so I dont have anyother way to get in contact with him.

Are there any other sources I could find one that you know of? Everything nice seems to be in VIC/NSW! I check up here and carsales everyday, but no go still...

Thanks again guys

[DC2-PWR]

That's the one! It really is a shame, its deteriorated so badly since those pictures in the carsales ad were taken.... I took it for a drive around the block but I didnt take it over 3rd so I couldnt tell how the thing ran, but it did still feel nice. Then again it was bound to as it was my first time driving a B series, coming from my D series eg :p

As for the 94 one, I tried give the guy (his names Ben too) a call but the number's been disconnected so I dont have anyother way to get in contact with him.

Are there any other sources I could find one that you know of? Everything nice seems to be in VIC/NSW! I check up here and carsales everyday, but no go still...

Thanks again guys

Mmm, keep trying to get in contact with him and he should reply.

Search everywhere dude,
Like, trading post, boostcrusing, clubitr, all sorts of forums. Boostcrusing is your best bet sometimes because most cars there come with all the goodies + the reliable price.

Just remember before you buy a car, take it to a workshop and get the RWC done by yourself. My mate bought a car and he saved $1,500, so instead of paying full price he paid $1,500 less to the dodgey guy.

There's not much in car buying, but you should know this game well:D
Good luck again:wave:

[Vvvtec]

Thanks bro :)

I'll keep looking, thats for sure!

I dont know what the deal with this one is?

http://digiads.com.au/carsales/used-cars/USED-1995-HONDA-INTEGRA-VTIR-CAR-FOR-SALE-BRISBANE-QLD-4000.htm

$16k??

[DC2-PWR]

You'll get that around sometimes, what those people think is that "oh I'll drop it down from 16k to 10k just for you today" It's a sale technique,

13second VTIR P plate legal
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=515152&hl=Dc2+vtir

This looks hot
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=508679&hl=Dc2+vtir

Cheap
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=508754&hl=Dc2+vtir

[dinorider]

Just remember before you buy a car, take it to a workshop and get the RWC done by yourself. My mate bought a car and he saved $1,500, so instead of paying full price he paid $1,500 less to the dodgey guy.


Look out for this. You can win or you can loose.

The last time I did this on a car (a non-Honda) I lost. I got F*cked over once because I wanted to save a few $$$. Never again. In that situation, I went with a so-called mate to check out a car, and everything looked ok. In an attempt to save a few dollars, we bargained to buy the car off the seller and go settle the roadworthy stuff ourselves. After all, the car's registered, is a daily driver, looks ok, so what could be wrong right? As I found out.... plenty....

The very next day, I took the car to a mech's shop for its roadworthy certificate. Strike one: brake discs too thin. Fail. Strike two: The whole chassis front crossmember was MISSING and bits of the chassis showed poor welding. It was invisible from the top, and can only be seen if you hoist the car up and peep under the body work. Boy, I was so F*cked because the work to get the car roadworthy would end up costing more than the car itself. It had apparently been smashed and put back together is a rather dodgy fashion. No roadworthy certificate, car becomes illegal to drive in a month.

I called the seller, who was a woman, and told her, "hey look your car's not roadworthy. I can't get it registered. I can't buy it. I want my money back. Please."

She said, "why not? I bought it 5 years ago it was ok I never crashed it. I can't give you the money back. I've put it into a deposit for another car. My husband took the forms today morning and got this car taken off my name. It's yours now. Sorry. I can't help you."

F*CK. I was stuck with a very expensive LEMON. And I didn't have the money to deal with a LEMON.

In the end, the car was sold to a junkyard for close to peanuts. I lost 80% of the money I paid for it. Not. Happy. Jan.

In the end, I think either the woman who sold the car to me was conned herself and got it with a dodgy roadworthy cert when she bought it, or she knew about the problems with the car and just wanted to pass it on to an idiot. i.e. me.

In my time of looking for used cars, I find that there are a lot more dodgy cars out there than many people realise. Buyer beware.


Now back on topic, I suggest a 96 or later DC2. The earlier ones had only one or no airbag and also an OBD1 ECU. A little know secret is that the 96' cars are a good buy because they are pre-facelift but have much of the post-facelift tech like 2 airbags, OBD2 ECU and new style post-facelift wing mirrors (they started the facelift with the wing mirrors). If the seller doesn't know these little details, use the fact that it is pre-facelift to really knock the price down.

But the minus point is that a 96' DC2 VTi-R is very rare because it's the only year where the car has a pre-facelift body with (mostly) post-facelift internals.

[AXS]

mate you wont have that problem with my car not one axcident or wrong spot on the car drives like a dream and turns heads for all the right reasons..i pmed you about it

cheers
eric

[Vvvtec]

You'll get that around sometimes, what those people think is that "oh I'll drop it down from 16k to 10k just for you today" It's a sale technique,

13second VTIR P plate legal
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=515152&hl=Dc2+vtir

This looks hot
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=508679&hl=Dc2+vtir

Cheap
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=508754&hl=Dc2+vtir

Legend! Thanks for diggin them up man, the first two look really nice, but again the problem is there in nsw

[Vvvtec]

Look out for this. You can win or you can loose.

The last time I did this on a car (a non-Honda) I lost. I got F*cked over once because I wanted to save a few $$$. Never again. In that situation, I went with a so-called mate to check out a car, and everything looked ok. In an attempt to save a few dollars, we bargained to buy the car off the seller and go settle the roadworthy stuff ourselves. After all, the car's registered, is a daily driver, looks ok, so what could be wrong right? As I found out.... plenty....

The very next day, I took the car to a mech's shop for its roadworthy certificate. Strike one: brake discs too thin. Fail. Strike two: The whole chassis front crossmember was MISSING and bits of the chassis showed poor welding. It was invisible from the top, and can only be seen if you hoist the car up and peep under the body work. Boy, I was so F*cked because the work to get the car roadworthy would end up costing more than the car itself. It had apparently been smashed and put back together is a rather dodgy fashion. No roadworthy certificate, car becomes illegal to drive in a month.

I called the seller, who was a woman, and told her, "hey look your car's not roadworthy. I can't get it registered. I can't buy it. I want my money back. Please."

She said, "why not? I bought it 5 years ago it was ok I never crashed it. I can't give you the money back. I've put it into a deposit for another car. My husband took the forms today morning and got this car taken off my name. It's yours now. Sorry. I can't help you."

F*CK. I was stuck with a very expensive LEMON. And I didn't have the money to deal with a LEMON.

In the end, the car was sold to a junkyard for close to peanuts. I lost 80% of the money I paid for it. Not. Happy. Jan.

In the end, I think either the woman who sold the car to me was conned herself and got it with a dodgy roadworthy cert when she bought it, or she knew about the problems with the car and just wanted to pass it on to an idiot. i.e. me.

In my time of looking for used cars, I find that there are a lot more dodgy cars out there than many people realise. Buyer beware.


Now back on topic, I suggest a 96 or later DC2. The earlier ones had only one or no airbag and also an OBD1 ECU. A little know secret is that the 96' cars are a good buy because they are pre-facelift but have much of the post-facelift tech like 2 airbags, OBD2 ECU and new style post-facelift wing mirrors (they started the facelift with the wing mirrors). If the seller doesn't know these little details, use the fact that it is pre-facelift to really knock the price down.

But the minus point is that a 96' DC2 VTi-R is very rare because it's the only year where the car has a pre-facelift body with (mostly) post-facelift internals.

I feel sorry for you and the crap you had to go through! Thats rough!

I've taken that on board, and I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and just save a lil more and take a look at this one:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8248886&__Qpb=true&Cr=10&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20900&silo=1011&__No=30&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=77&__sid=120805E286ED

What do you think I should be able to get something like that for? Is $13k abit much?

[dinorider]

I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and just save a lil more and take a look at this one:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8248886&__Qpb=true&Cr=10&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20900&silo=1011&__No=30&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=77&__sid=120805E286ED

What do you think I should be able to get something like that for? Is $13k abit much?

Looks sweet. I'd hit it!

Low Kms, but it's due for a timing and accessory belt change. Rule of thumb with timing belts: replace once every 100,000kms to avoid catastrophic failure. If sellers says 'yes it's just been done', ask for receipts. Don't ever believe words. I used to. Then I realised that there are more liars out there in this world than I ever expected.

Check the motorised radio antenna too. The gears strip out after about 7-8 years. Then on the way up and down, the antenna makes rat-tat-tat-tat noises. A new antenna mast from Honda costs more than $100 from the dealer. Plus labour, around $200 to install.

Keep these tips in mind when bargaining for a good price

If there are any visible worn parts (like the radio antenna I mentioned), and the owner says, "what do you expect, it's more than ten years old."

My retort is always, "You obviously didn't care enough for it to maintain/replace parts on it."

IMHO $10-11K is what I would pay for the car if no work needs to be done.

[Vvvtec]

Your a beast! thanks for the tips man, I honestly wouldnt have even thought of the antenna... and it's the little things that all add up.

I also see this one doesnt come with a Road Worthy Certificate... Should I be asking him to get it before I agree on a sale? And I've never had to bargain before, is it best to just lay out your bottom line first up? Or is there a better way to do it? Like, for example ask if he's willing to go lower than what he's asking...?

Sorry for the ton of questions, but take it as a compliment, you know your stuff and I appreciate the help! When I bought my civic is was so straight forward, I had everything, reciepts going back to December 94 right from the Dealer and it was a grandma too haha :)

Thanks again guys,
Alex

[Vvvtec]

Would taking a print off of something like this help?

http://www.redbook.com.au/used-cars/details.aspx?R=71329&__Qpb=true&Cr=2&__Ns=p_Make_String|0||p_ClassificationType_String| 0||p_Family_String|0||p_Year_String|1||p_SequenceN um_Int32|0&__N=2994%204294956040%204294843457%204294965271&silo=1300&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=3&__sid=126E332481B3

[. m]

i feel yah man. although im not looking for the same car still having trouble find a good clean EM1 for a decent price! Had a look at one who the seller said was clean inside out, but i beg to differ. Why must people false advertise and waste others time. Where oh where are the EM1's in VIC!

[Vvvtec]

i feel yah man. although im not looking for the same car still having trouble find a good clean EM1 for a decent price! Had a look at one who the seller said was clean inside out, but i beg to differ. Why must people false advertise and waste others time. Where oh where are the EM1's in VIC!

It sucks! I felt cheated, and I dont want it to seem like im overreacting, but when I saw the ad saying 'imaaculate condition' and to turn up and see BOTH bumpers and BOTH tail lights broken and seals missing around the windscreen, I felt abit let down haha..and thats before I even get to the paint job.. Sure, if I had a million bucks it wouldnt be a problem, to anyone :eek:

[newpaddy3]

hey alex whats up, oi i was thinking about this teg, its not vtec, but i can live with that for a couple of years...

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8108478&ref=RecentItem&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort _Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 20900%204294965105%201622&__Nne=15

what you think?

[Vvvtec]

Pat that looks clean as man, ring em up and we'll go have a look at it..I love white cars haha

[newpaddy3]

yeahh i just hope its not another case of your red vti-r that you went through, i think that a
law should be made that owners have to always make sure their car is in a roadworthy
condition, that way its safer for other motorists that the car is around, and safer for future
buyers

[dinorider]

It's the absolute hardest thing, but patience is the key.

It can get stressful, but don't settle for second best just because you get impatient. yep like many have found, people love to falsely advertise 'clean' cars that are anything but clean when you see it in person.

And always, always, always get an independent mechanical inspection and ask the mechanic for his opinion on the car's rwc status (if being sold without rwc) before laying down your money, no matter how tidy the car looks. You can never be too careful.

[newpaddy3]

yeahh thats a good point, patience is essential, like i am so desperate to buy an
integra, but i don't want to get a crap one with a load of problems with it, and it's
so frustrating having to look through carsales and boostcruising like twice a day
trying to find new ones that are in good condition, like i'll settle for a gsi so long as it's in good condition

[Vvvtec]

Yeah i'm not going to settle for anything unless it reaches my expectations for the amount of money i'm willing to put on it. Patience. It's hard to keep, but it pays off in the end.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8288241&__Qpb=true&Cr=2&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__No=15&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20900&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=34&__sid=120805E286ED

Wow...

[newpaddy3]

love that white one, this one here is like my dream integra, my dream integra is either a super clean integra with a type r motor or a k series lol

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8329257&__Qpb=true&Cr=10&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20900&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&__No=0&trecs=34&__sid=122D65292AC5

[Terryfying]

http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-5K-Immaculate-94-Honda-Integra-VTIR-with-JDM-Mods-EXCELLENT-COND-W0QQAdIdZ187448303

you know you want it=]]AND its everything u want..clean..nothin has to be fixed and perfect in everyway=]]

[Vvvtec]

http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-5K-Immaculate-94-Honda-Integra-VTIR-with-JDM-Mods-EXCELLENT-COND-W0QQAdIdZ187448303

you know you want it=]]AND its everything u want..clean..nothin has to be fixed and perfect in everyway=]]

Mate I want this bad... It's just a shame it's so far away :(

[Mikecivic78]

Your a beast! thanks for the tips man, I honestly wouldnt have even thought of the antenna... and it's the little things that all add up.

I also see this one doesnt come with a Road Worthy Certificate... Should I be asking him to get it before I agree on a sale? And I've never had to bargain before, is it best to just lay out your bottom line first up? Or is there a better way to do it? Like, for example ask if he's willing to go lower than what he's asking...?

Sorry for the ton of questions, but take it as a compliment, you know your stuff and I appreciate the help! When I bought my civic is was so straight forward, I had everything, reciepts going back to December 94 right from the Dealer and it was a grandma too haha :)

Thanks again guys,
Alex

You have answered your own question. Get one that has been owned by a grandma. Like this one: http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8288241&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&ref=RecentItem&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_I nt32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 20900%204294965105%201622&silo=1011&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=51&__sid=126F2420B7D7

It's overpriced, but look at the kilometres, its still got original mags, and it's the 1st owner so the must have logbooks. If you want something nice and clean, then u have to pay a little bit more.

[newpaddy3]

hmmm... what do you guys like on a dc2? rota slipstreams, or volk te37?

http://www.honda-tech.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34799&stc=1&d=1240533708

http://www.honda-tech.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34487&stc=1&d=1240439421

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Fkf00E6cYbA/SzXc94WBsyI/AAAAAAAAAWs/yibYfM99IZ8/img1559copyyj5mo6_thumb%5B19%5D.jpg?imgmax=800

http://is.rely.net/1-92-77749-l-73KcWuw6J5qS7CsspS14w.jpg

[dinorider]

hmmm... what do you guys like on a dc2? rota slipstreams, or volk te37?

Are you aware of the massive price difference between the cheapo Rotas and a set of genuine Volks wheels??!

[newpaddy3]

Are you aware of the massive price difference between the cheapo Rotas and a set of genuine Volks wheels??!

yeah i am, but i just wanted to know people's opinions on what they liked

[VTECMACHINE]

TE37's... Friends don't let friends buy rota's.

[newpaddy3]

aww damn haha, what's wrong with rota slipstreams? i like them...

[89lude]

they want you to get the genuine stuff - btw if your still looking in a month ill have my car freshly painted in white with type r motor for sale :D see if you can test your patience haha.

[dinorider]

TE37's... Friends don't let friends buy rota's.

Quoted for truth.

Save up for the real thing, or don't buy at all. Rota = fail.

[newpaddy3]

aww damn... does rota have a bad build quality or something?

[dinorider]

aww damn... does rota have a bad build quality or something?

Trawl through the yankee car forums for pictures of Rota's cracking/breaking.

Rota's claim to fame is in making replicas (a.k.a. copies) of famous, top grade wheels. And that's all they are good for, cheap copies. Every 'nice' or 'famous' Rota design you see is copied from a design of a top end wheel maker. Search the internet for pictured examples.

The Rota slipstreams are famously known as copies of the Spoon SW388.

You can get Rota copies of the TE37 too, they're called the Rota Grid!

But........ friends don't let friends buy Rota's.


Another suggestion for the OP, if you find a nice grandma's car, check for completeness of service records! She could just take it for regular oil changes in some cheap workshop, so the car ends up getting filled with unsuitable motor oil, and the mech could have overlooked major work like timing belt changes etc because the lil' old lady didn't tell him to do it.

[newpaddy3]

AHHH ok i didnt know that, i didnt even know spoon made wheels lol, i love spoon... SPOON WHEELS HERE I COME!! in a little bit when i have more money lol...

[Vvvtec]

Trawl through the yankee car forums for pictures of Rota's cracking/breaking.

Rota's claim to fame is in making replicas (a.k.a. copies) of famous, top grade wheels. And that's all they are good for, cheap copies. Every 'nice' or 'famous' Rota design you see is copied from a design of a top end wheel maker. Search the internet for pictured examples.

The Rota slipstreams are famously known as copies of the Spoon SW388.

You can get Rota copies of the TE37 too, they're called the Rota Grid!

But........ friends don't let friends buy Rota's.



Listen to this man, Pat.

But back onb topic for now, I need to find a car to put wheels on before I even consider which ones to get haha..

[newpaddy3]

yeahh im thinking you should get that white one with 45,000km on it, that would literally nearly be in mint condition, plus i'll take the spoiler :P

[Mikecivic78]

As far as QLD goes atm, its the best one on the market.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8288241&__sid=126FCA14732D&__Qpb=true&Cr=7&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294965322% 204294965105%204294922435%20900&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=11&silo=1011

If I had the cash, I'd snap it up aswell. He did say "make me an offer"

[Vvvtec]

As far as QLD goes atm, its the best one on the market.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8288241&__sid=126FCA14732D&__Qpb=true&Cr=7&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294965322% 204294965105%204294922435%20900&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=11&silo=1011

If I had the cash, I'd snap it up aswell. He did say "make me an offer"

Agreed. I will make a call tomorow and see if I can go look at it

[YBJLS4]

Trawl through the yankee car forums for pictures of Rota's cracking/breaking.

Rota's claim to fame is in making replicas (a.k.a. copies) of famous, top grade wheels. And that's all they are good for, cheap copies. Every 'nice' or 'famous' Rota design you see is copied from a design of a top end wheel maker. Search the internet for pictured examples.

The Rota slipstreams are famously known as copies of the Spoon SW388.

You can get Rota copies of the TE37 too, they're called the Rota Grid!

But........ friends don't let friends buy Rota's.


Another suggestion for the OP, if you find a nice grandma's car, check for completeness of service records! She could just take it for regular oil changes in some cheap workshop, so the car ends up getting filled with unsuitable motor oil, and the mech could have overlooked major work like timing belt changes etc because the lil' old lady didn't tell him to do it.

i dun think all rota will break like those pics? u dont know the full story behind those cracked wheel nehoo, they looked like they were heavily tracked and the brake caliper touching the wheel. but yeh. millions of people run rotas, do you think they all snapped while driving?

i thought slip streams were copies of evo regamasters but i dunno lol.

well w/e its up 2 you, although i do like genuine, if u can't afford it, just get the reps.

[Vvvtec]

they want you to get the genuine stuff - btw if your still looking in a month ill have my car freshly painted in white with type r motor for sale :D see if you can test your patience haha.

Pics?

[Vvvtec]

My budget max's out at about 11.5 - 12k so if anyone is letting a vtir go at that price just let me know

[newpaddy3]

lol what about the white 45,000km vtir?

[Vvvtec]

lol what about the white 45,000km vtir?

I'll have to go look at it first. Im saving hardcore so hopefully in timer I'll have enough

[newpaddy3]

would be awesome if you got it, our cars would be same colour, should start a gang, white dc2 crew haha

[Vvvtec]

Lol pat, lets keep it on topic for now yeah? Once I find something worth the money, wecan start gangs and go for cruises and modify and all the rest haha....First I need a one of those amazing pieces of Japanese engineering, aka Honda Integra DC2 :P

[newpaddy3]

ahh thats true, we can shoot up the streets later i guess, well ask questions if you
want to keep it on topic...

places to look for cars:

www.carsales.com.au
www.drive.com.au
www.carsguide.com.au
www.tradingpost.com.au
www.ebay.com.au
www.boostcruising.com

keep an eye out on those sites, things pop up every now and then, but dont panic if
you dont manage to get the clean car you have been looking for, there will ALWAYS be
another one that comes up, believe me i have spent hours and hours and hours looking
for clean cars on these websites

[89lude]

no pics yet, its getting a respray first, since the paint is fading! Ill hit you guys up if you guys still looking when the cars done. :D

[Vvvtec]

Is this your 93 model teg? How long since the conversion was done? :)

[Vvvtec]

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8288241&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&ref=RecentItem&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_I nt32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 20900%204294965105%201622&silo=1011&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=51&__sid=126F2420B7D7

Looking at this one on thursday.. ;)

[koevi]

wow 14k is heaps, could almost get a Type R

[Vvvtec]

wow 14k is heaps, could almost get a Type R

Yeah i know, thats what i thought. But still, only 45,xxxk's! I'm hoping he would be willing to go done to the 11.5-12k mark, but that may jsut be wishful thinking.

[89lude]

nah its not the 93 one - a different one of mine. Motor done about 9 months ago.

[koevi]

Yeah i know, thats what i thought. But still, only 45,xxxk's! I'm hoping he would be willing to go done to the 11.5-12k mark, but that may jsut be wishful thinking.

14k...wouldnt it be kinda the same if u bought say a good condition 94-96 integra with about 200,xxxkms on it for 5-6k and just rebuild the motor with new internals for ~4k and save alot of money and have new engine, just chucking random ideas out there lol

[Vvvtec]

14k...wouldnt it be kinda the same if u bought say a good condition 94-96 integra with about 200,xxxkms on it for 5-6k and just rebuild the motor with new internals for ~4k and save alot of money and have new engine, just chucking random ideas out there lol

Nah its true, thats a good idea, and I thought about it. But I'd still need a daily in the mean time and I jsut simply couldnt afford to be off the road during a re-build. Plus, call me pedantic if you will, but I'm kind of partial to the post-facelifted look :p That's not a biggie tho, if I was to find a 94-97 model in good nick I'll look at it.. There's jsut not that much up for sale around Brisbane unfortunately :(

[Mikecivic78]

I recon u might get the white 45k vti-r price down to 12k. Thats a very reasonable price. Go through it with a fine tooth comb and use any wear/scratches etc... as leverage.

Like Michael Katon said in The Castle: "$14k? Tell him he's dreamin'."

[Vvvtec]

I recon u might get the white 45k vti-r price down to 12k. Thats a very reasonable price. Go through it with a fine tooth comb and use any wear/scratches etc... as leverage.

Like Michael Katon said in The Castle: "$14k? Tell him he's dreamin'."

So I went and sussed it out today.

Good points:

-Car is straight, never been in an accident
-He chucked on some new tyres on the rear for roadworthy, along with alignment etc..(just spent $700 on service and tyres...)
-Engine bay is immaculate, looks new. No oil leaks anywhere
-Ditto with the interior, it was spotless, apart from needing a thorough clean.
-Type R wing optioned from the dealer back when he bought it in september 2000, which was nice
-ONLY 45,000 KILOMETRES!!!

Bad points:

-Car has obviously been left in the sun a fair bit, paint has lost it shine is some places, however it is NOT faded.
-a horizontal row of dents, each about 1cm in diameter about 30-40 cm's long above the right rear wheel, starting under the rear window. He blamed his little kids for that, however it didnt really bother me as with a goooood clean, it would be hardly noticeable
-Headlights are starting to fade slightly, but again nothing a good thorough clean wont fix.

Everything else on the car is perfect. Apart from those superficial things, I could hardly fault the car. As I believe Dino pointed out to make sure I check for, the antenna made the 'rat-a-tat-a-tat' noise. But apart from that, its a beauty.

Took it for a drive and it was perfect, very very smooth.

Regarding the price, I was hoping to get down around the 12k mark, even abit under. And I thought I could have done it, pointing out the dents and other faults, but as he had jsut got the roadworthy a couple days ago along with a service, adding up to over $700, he was firm at 13k, no less.

Overall, the guy was a champ, a real nice guy and it was a real pleasure to go look at his car. If he would have taken 12k I would have done it. I'll maybe go back in a month or two if I havnt found anything before then.

Going to go look at this one next:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8248886&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__No=0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20900&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__sid=1272ADA179E6

I'll let you know how I go with this one :D

[Mikecivic78]

So I went and sussed it out today.

Good points:

-Car is straight, never been in an accident
-He chucked on some new tyres on the rear for roadworthy, along with alignment etc..(just spent $700 on service and tyres...)
-Engine bay is immaculate, looks new. No oil leaks anywhere
-Ditto with the interior, it was spotless, apart from needing a thorough clean.
-Type R wing optioned from the dealer back when he bought it in september 2000, which was nice
-ONLY 45,000 KILOMETRES!!!

Bad points:

-Car has obviously been left in the sun a fair bit, paint has lost it shine is some places, however it is NOT faded.
-a horizontal row of dents, each about 1cm in diameter about 30-40 cm's long above the right rear wheel, starting under the rear window. He blamed his little kids for that, however it didnt really bother me as with a goooood clean, it would be hardly noticeable
-Headlights are starting to fade slightly, but again nothing a good thorough clean wont fix.

Everything else on the car is perfect. Apart from those superficial things, I could hardly fault the car. As I believe Dino pointed out to make sure I check for, the antenna made the 'rat-a-tat-a-tat' noise. But apart from that, its a beauty.

Took it for a drive and it was perfect, very very smooth.

Regarding the price, I was hoping to get down around the 12k mark, even abit under. And I thought I could have done it, pointing out the dents and other faults, but as he had jsut got the roadworthy a couple days ago along with a service, adding up to over $700, he was firm at 13k, no less.

Overall, the guy was a champ, a real nice guy and it was a real pleasure to go look at his car. If he would have taken 12k I would have done it. I'll maybe go back in a month or two if I havnt found anything before then.

Going to go look at this one next:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8248886&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__No=0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20900&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__sid=1272ADA179E6

I'll let you know how I go with this one :D

Yea, ive seen that other 'teg on carsales, looks clean. Its been there for a while, cause, hes asking too much.

Same with this guy. With the dents like you said + the radio antenna + fading paint, he is dreaming. He'll probably take a lower price when he still hasn't sold after a month or more. After reading your post my conclusion is that $13K is too much. If it was mint, maybe. Print out the redbook value page and show it to the seller.

[Vvvtec]

Yeah, I've come to the same conclusion. Anything over 12 grand is going heading into ITR territory... And this one was the thing i've seen to mint. And yesssss I was thinking about printing out the Redbook value, I will do that for sure with this goldish one..

[dinorider]

Going to go look at this one next:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8248886&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__No=0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20900&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__sid=1272ADA179E6

I'll let you know how I go with this one :D

That silver one looks really good too. Worth checking out for sure.

For that white one, yeah sure the owner's spent lots of money on it before attempting to sell, but it's still wishful thinking to ask for so much, considering that the paint is dulling and dented in places too. You might think, "oh the paint can be buffed back to a shine," but not always... Honda's water based clearcoat from the 1990s is usually quite thin and buffing too hard will go right through the clear. And a repaint is not cheap at all.

When I bought my DC2, the previous owner changed all four tyres to decent new ones, bled the clutch, changed the brake pads, bled the brakes, all up he had receipts for more than $1200 from just a month before I was buying the car. And he still sold it to me at the rough market value at that time, with no special mention of all that extra work and new tyres.

Somehow some people think that all these routine maintenance issues should be additional add-ons to the base selling price, but I beg to differ. if you loved your car, these should all be done as part of routine and not just for the sale of the car.

Of course, unless the car is already stuffed full of Mugen, Spoon and Toda parts, then that's a different story and a high price is justified.

BTW I always wondered why the facelift DC2/4 had that ugly (IMHO) blue interior. It's hard to match the blue interior with the exterior colour. the black interior from the pre-facelift is more neutral.

[Vvvtec]

I agree with this /\ /\ /\

Sounds like you had a really good previous owner owning your car.

I actually felt a little sad for the guy. Such a nice fella, but he wasn't mechanically minded at all, which I knew from the beginning was going to be a disadvantage. I got the feeling that he obviously still remember's forking out the $40k+ he did when he bought it brand new and maybe feels he's entitled to make as much back as he wants, without knowing much about the market for these cars. Which I guess is fair enough, but it wont happen..

Although, I still couldn't believe how little k's it has on it. All the little plastic labels are still on the brake and power steering fluid containers haha made me smile.

And regarding the interior, do you mean the colour of the seats? Because the dash and carpet were black, really black in this one. Looked amazing compared to the grey of my eg.

[dinorider]

And regarding the interior, do you mean the colour of the seats? Because the dash and carpet were black, really black in this one. Looked amazing compared to the grey of my eg.

Yes I meant the seats. The blue seats with the funky patterned print always looked off to me. Just wasn't my taste.

I agree that talking with non-mechanically minded people can be hard. You try hard to see their point, but in the end still have to come to a reasonable compromise without sounding like a prick to them.

For example, the seller tells you, "I just replaced all four tyres for $800 last month, so I should sell you the car for $800 more than the current market value of the car."

But you'll be thinking, "but you should have good roadworthy tyres on the car in the first place, do you think that all those other cars for sale on the market have junky, worn tyres?"



Took me 2 months to find my DC2 when I was looking, balancing a decent asking price with a good condition car. When I bought it, it was well cared for mechanically but the rear bumper had paint chipping where a tow bar equipped car backed into it while parking. The chipped section is still there up to this day. I hope to find a matching coloured rear bumper and just replace the whole thing, will be cheaper than repainting it.

[Vvvtec]

Yes I meant the seats. The blue seats with the funky patterned print always looked off to me. Just wasn't my taste.


I know, I dont like to much either, I think it just relfects the style of the time, but I still don't know what they were thinking haha..I hope to get some Recaro's in there eventually.


For example, the seller tells you, "I just replaced all four tyres for $800 last month, so I should sell you the car for $800 more than the current market value of the car."

But you'll be thinking, "but you should have good roadworthy tyres on the car in the first place, do you think that all those other cars for sale on the market have junky, worn tyres?"


EXACTLY the thought that ran through my mind.


Took me 2 months to find my DC2 when I was looking, balancing a decent asking price with a good condition car. When I bought it, it was well cared for mechanically but the rear bumper had paint chipping where a tow bar equipped car backed into it while parking. The chipped section is still there up to this day. I hope to find a matching coloured rear bumper and just replace the whole thing, will be cheaper than repainting it.


What colour's your car man? There's a crashed VTi-R on carsales for 2k, maybe you could snap up the rear bar off that? Its only banged up on the front..

[Vvvtec]

This one..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8312150&__Qpb=true&Cr=9&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__No=15&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20900&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__sid=1272ADA179E6

Well it actually only appears to be a Gsi... But still, bar should fit?

[newpaddy3]

thats not a vtir, its a gsi, look in the engine bay its a b18b2, and it even says dc4 on that little badge thing at the front of the car in the engine bay

i dont like retards that advertise their car for another model, it pisses me off

[Vvvtec]

thats not a vtir, its a gsi, look in the engine bay its a b18b2, and it even says dc4 on that little badge thing at the front of the car in the engine bay

i dont like retards that advertise their car for another model, it pisses me off

Yeah I know man, I edited my post just as you replied...

Sucks I know, but still im thinking of buying it, making some money and parting it out haha

[newpaddy3]

yeah i thought of parting it out, until i looked how far away it was lol

[Vvvtec]

Yay! Going to go look at that silver one with 107xxxk's on it...Seems the owner has knocked a grand off it already..

;)

[Vvvtec]

Checked it out today, things a winner... I'll let you guys know how I go :)

[Mikecivic78]

Checked it out today, things a winner... I'll let you guys know how I go :)

have u discussed price?

[Vvvtec]

Yeah, sitting at 11-even right now, just gotta finalize some stuff, like rego and rwc

[Mikecivic78]

Price sounds reasonable, as long as the condition is right. I know a Honda specialist mech in Bris you can call for a pre-purchase inspection. If u don't already have a good mechanic, then let me know ;)

Car looks nice. Is it as mint as it looks in the pics? Any cons? (aerial f**ked etc..?)

[Vvvtec]

Car looks nice. Is it as mint as it looks in the pics? Any cons? (aerial f**ked etc..?)

Ooops never answered this... Nah mate, I couldnt spot a fault in it! Just trying to save some more cash..

And I found out yesterday the first white one I looked at (the one on carsales with really low k's) sold for $13.5k :confused:

[NightKids]

Let us know how it goes! Must be hard looking for VTi-Rs in QLD!

[Vvvtec]

Let us know how it goes! Must be hard looking for VTi-Rs in QLD!

It is man, I've only found 2 worth the money up here... Everything good is in NSW and Victoria! Bastards hahaha :p

[dinorider]

Ooops never answered this... Nah mate, I couldnt spot a fault in it! Just trying to save some more cash..

And I found out yesterday the first white one I looked at (the one on carsales with really low k's) sold for $13.5k :confused:

Whoa...

The buyer must have been really desperate to have it, or was not very well-informed/didn't do much research.

[DC2-PWR]

It is man, I've only found 2 worth the money up here... Everything good is in NSW and Victoria! Bastards hahaha :p

It took me atleast 3-4months looking for my Integra, but your time will come:).

I've also thought about buying an Integra from NSW and driving it up to QLD... Don't do it man ahahaha, the roads are so stuffed up these days and price's of 98 octance fuel is bullcrap.

Goodluck and hopefully we'll chat on the 4th July meet

[Vvvtec]

Whoa...

The buyer must have been really desperate to have it, or was not very well-informed/didn't do much research.

That's what I thought.... an extra 5-6k and he could have had a Type R!!

He got ripped too. When I went to look at it, he said I could have it for $12k before really bargaining haha... I really think the new buyer had no idea what he was doing.

[Vvvtec]

It took me atleast 3-4months looking for my Integra, but your time will come:).

I've also thought about buying an Integra from NSW and driving it up to QLD... Don't do it man ahahaha, the roads are so stuffed up these days and price's of 98 octance fuel is bullcrap.

Goodluck and hopefully we'll chat on the 4th July meet

Yeah I was seriously considering it, but decided against it. I heard some good advice, earlier in this thread. No matter how desperate I am to get a certain one I find, another one will ALWAYS pop up. So I figure by the time I have the exact amount of money, I'll have found the right one.

And yeah man, I'll make sure to come say hi at the next meet :wave:

[Fitzy]

my advice just wait for that one that you really want.
no point rushing in and buying a dc2 when you wont be happy with it in the end.
youll end up spending more money on it then you first figured (i did that).
i waited about 6+ months before i bought my dc2 but by the 6th month i just wanted one and then yeah spent a whole lot more than what i first expected to spend on it.
and selling it now i know i have no chance of getting back even half of what i spent on it.
so choose carefully.

[Vvvtec]

my advice just wait for that one that you really want.
no point rushing in and buying a dc2 when you wont be happy with it in the end.
youll end up spending more money on it then you first figured (i did that).
i waited about 6+ months before i bought my dc2 but by the 6th month i just wanted one and then yeah spent a whole lot more than what i first expected to spend on it.
and selling it now i know i have no chance of getting back even half of what i spent on it.
so choose carefully.

Thats good advice. And yeah its what im planning on doing, its why im being so fussy I guess :)

Goodluck on the sale though!

[Fitzy]

yeah i believe being fussy in the end youll be happier.
because you got what you wanted.
you could always go one with high kms for less then just engine swap it.
doesnt take that long and you just need someone handy on the tools.
but im sure there would be a heap of people on the forum that would lend a hand.

yeah the only down fall on my sale is that the engine is at 200,000kms.
but ill keep on selling im not going to go below $7k for mods and body works sake.
that might be my biggest downfall.

[Vvvtec]

I've thought about that, but I want a facelifted model, and there arnt any around with high enough k's...

[Fitzy]

yeah, body work is body work.
why get a face lifted one when you could easily do a jdm conv.
just pretty much lay out all your options.
then deciede on the best path for you.
you could always face lift it yourself in due time.
but once again, lol, options options options.

[Vvvtec]

Yeah that's a good point too.. im just thinking, why not jsut save up now, and not worry about spending the same money and (more) time later on doing all that myself.

Facelift > JDM anyways :p

[Fitzy]

so true.
lol.

[Vvvtec]

Thought i'd jsut give my thread abit of a bump..

Im still on the hunt for a clean VTi-R, so guys if you know of any let me know please :)

Also crx51 you'll notice I 'reviewed' the Teg you bought after I went and looked at it a few pages back in this thread haha..

[Mikecivic78]

Thought i'd jsut give my thread abit of a bump..

Im still on the hunt for a clean VTi-R, so guys if you know of any let me know please :)

Also crx51 you'll notice I 'reviewed' the Teg you bought after I went and looked at it a few pages back in this thread haha..

Have you checked out this one? http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8904193&keywords=vti-r&SearchAction=N&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=vti-r&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=1277C49CF9F4&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294965322% 204294965105%20900&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=8&__Ntt=vti-r&trecs=11

What happened to the clean silver one? It's not on carsales anymore.

[Vvvtec]

Have you checked out this one? http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8904193&keywords=vti-r&SearchAction=N&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=vti-r&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=1277C49CF9F4&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294965322% 204294965105%20900&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=8&__Ntt=vti-r&trecs=11

What happened to the clean silver one? It's not on carsales anymore.

Yeah I texted that guy a couple days ago, and its sold already.. Bit of a bummer, with that amount of k's on it it's no surprise though.

And that silver one, the immaculate one I wanted, it was bought buy a fellow member on here before I could get it haha :D I'm glad it went to good hands though!

There's a new ad that got put up today, It's a 97 model with 138,xxx k's on the clock, so I'm gonna check it out asap. I really wanted a facelifted model, but i'll see how this one is.. I can always get a 98+ bar I guess..

[Vvvtec]

Anyone want to drive this over to Brisbane for me? :P

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8833920&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_I nt32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%204294922435&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=64&__sid=129C7C5E7D69

[meatball]

Anyone want to drive this over to Brisbane for me? :P

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8833920&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_I nt32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%204294922435&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=64&__sid=129C7C5E7D69

i'll come with you if u go :P

[Vvvtec]

i'll come with you if u go :P

Haha. I'm seriously spewing this is on the otherside of the country. I've only seen one other one like this is Brisbane...

[meatball]

Haha. I'm seriously spewing this is on the otherside of the country. I've only seen one other one like this is Brisbane...

theres that guy on boost. username is crazy, he has a vtir for sale. Check it out, but yeah its pretty fast. beat a ek with japspec b18c sir

[Vvvtec]

I think i've seen that thread.. Im looking for something that is reasonably stock/not thrashed that's all..

[meatball]

oh! right. WA is the one to go for! DO IT! ahhaha going across australia just to get a car ahhahaha

[crx51]

I'd be up for a road trip too! haha.

[newpaddy3]

lolz I'll come too.

Road trip to WA to get Alex a car!!

Who's in?

[89lude]

be different, BUY MY EH! :D

[meatball]

be different, BUY MY EH! :D

or that...

[I.M.I]

honda cruise road trip!! lol

[Vvvtec]

Haha thanks guys, It looks liek I have plenty of support..

But seriously, does anyone know anything about transporting cars interstate?

[crx51]

yes, not difficult at all. Will cost between 450 and 650 dollars from WA. Basically contact transport company and you could get it shipped door to door which will cost more. I'd suggest door to depot to save a little money.

[meatball]

yeah as above.

OR u can have a fun road trip with some ozhonda members just to pick up the car ! ;)

[newpaddy3]

You will need to get it registered in QLD though, because techincally if the car will be permanently moved to QLD it's not meant to be registered to another state, and you're meant to change the rego as soon as you can.

This will involve getting a RWC and whatnot to do so.

You could also try google to find car transport companies, however I would never feel comfortable paying so much money to someone I have never met to buy a car I have never seen or inspected.

In my opinion it may be difficult to wait, but if you can, try and find a mint one in QLD.

[Mikecivic78]

IMO buying a car interstate is costly and more hassle than it's worth.

Brisbane is a fairly big city. One will turn up sooner or later.

BTW, whats ur budget? You didn't get the silver one, so I'm guessing ur budget is less than $11K.

I love my EM1, but maybe if I find a mint, unmodded DC2 I might buy it. I want more torque, even though the em1 has got a more modern look. Originally I thought I might upgrade to an s15/DC5r, but I'm not going to be able to afford it. I've toyed with the idea of turbo EM1, but it would be too expensive.

I want a coupe, but lately I've been looking at some mint MY'00 WRXs. They are very cheap these days, peeps are asking $12-$14K for low km (<140,000km), mint and unmolested examples. Talk about bang 4 ur buck (0-100 in 6.6 secs bone stock!). Depends on ur budget, but you can find some higher mileage ones for <$10K. I won't look as sexy as a Honda coupe, but it'll give you A LOT of fun and they are reliable.

Are U after just an Integra, or would u be happy with a VTi-R Civic? My EM1 is mint, well looked after and it's had an easy life. When I upgrade I will wanna get at least $10K for it if u might be interested then.

[89lude]

my eh is mint and has had an easy life too! :P cheap tooo haha. pm me your number vvvtec i wanna discuss something with you!

[Mikecivic78]

my eh is mint and has had an easy life too! :P cheap tooo haha. pm me your number vvvtec i wanna discuss something with you!

No jokes, I don't care if he doesn't want it. Believe me, it's guaranteed to sell within a week when i choose to part with it. It also has FSH and no mods whatsoever except injen CAI.

p.s. Don't wanna sound like a dick... i hope ur just giving a good natured ribbing.

[89lude]

im not mocking you or anything buddy. me and vvvtec have been spoken about my car already, im just giving him a 'reminder' haha.

[Mikecivic78]

im not mocking you or anything buddy. me and vvvtec have been spoken about my car already, im just giving him a 'reminder' haha.

No harm, no foul ;) :thumbsup:

[Vvvtec]

IMO buying a car interstate is costly and more hassle than it's worth.

Brisbane is a fairly big city. One will turn up sooner or later.

BTW, whats ur budget? You didn't get the silver one, so I'm guessing ur budget is less than $11K.

I love my EM1, but maybe if I find a mint, unmodded DC2 I might buy it. I want more torque, even though the em1 has got a more modern look. Originally I thought I might upgrade to an s15/DC5r, but I'm not going to be able to afford it. I've toyed with the idea of turbo EM1, but it would be too expensive.

I want a coupe, but lately I've been looking at some mint MY'00 WRXs. They are very cheap these days, peeps are asking $12-$14K for low km (<140,000km), mint and unmolested examples. Talk about bang 4 ur buck (0-100 in 6.6 secs bone stock!). Depends on ur budget, but you can find some higher mileage ones for <$10K. I won't look as sexy as a Honda coupe, but it'll give you A LOT of fun and they are reliable.

Are U after just an Integra, or would u be happy with a VTi-R Civic? My EM1 is mint, well looked after and it's had an easy life. When I upgrade I will wanna get at least $10K for it if u might be interested then.

Thanks for the offer man! To be honest though, I am after an Integra. Like you mentioned yourself, I'd like to have that little bit extra torque, plus I just have a thing for the (facelifted) shape. Interior is damn sexy too IMHO.

As for my budget, I very nearly got that silver one. The only thing holding me up is my current car. I need to sell it before I can buy another, as a chunk of my cash is gonna come from that. Tbh, $11k is probably the most I'd pay for a Vti-R, afterall these cars are 10-12 years old already.. Saying that, if I found THE one, like that silver one, I'm not going to have any trouble whatsoever handing over the cash :P

But like you say, and really struck me is that Brisbane is a large city. It's only a matter of time (inbetween) a fine example turning up. I've already seen 3 sell that I'd have been satisfied with. So I guess it's only a matter of time before the next turns up and everything is in place, with my eh selling and getting my tax money back too.

[Vvvtec]

No jokes, I don't care if he doesn't want it. Believe me, it's guaranteed to sell within a week when i choose to part with it. It also has FSH and no mods whatsoever except injen CAI.

p.s. Don't wanna sound like a dick... i hope ur just giving a good natured ribbing.

Sorry guys, I should have clearned this up :P My bad! You both have been great help so far :)

[crx51]

"As for my budget, I very nearly got that silver one. The only thing holding me up is my current car. I need to sell it before I can buy another, as a chunk of my cash is gonna come from that. Tbh, $11k is probably the most I'd pay for a Vti-R, afterall these cars are 10-12 years old already.. Saying that, if I found THE one, like that silver one, I'm not going to have any trouble whatsoever handing over the cash :P"

haha, just let me know when you sell..

[Mikecivic78]

I hope u find ur 'teg.

Still, today i went 4 a surf down the GC... whenever I'm on the freeway and I plant the EM1 into 3rd (within the speed limit of course) and let it hit vtec everyone that hears the b16a roar and sees the acceleration reacts. Even SS commie drivers usually smile or give a thumbs up. Its a great little screamer. As far as torque goes, as long as u slip the clutch, you can get it going from a standstill reasonably quick, although the DC2 doesnt require as much driver involvement to get it moving due to more low-down torque.

Even though I'll get a Subie fairly soon, I will never forget that b16a sound. It's priceless and truly turns heads :P

[Vvvtec]

I hope u find ur 'teg.

Still, today i went 4 a surf down the GC... whenever I'm on the freeway and I plant the EM1 into 3rd (within the speed limit of course) and let it hit vtec everyone that hears the b16a roar and sees the acceleration reacts. Even SS commie drivers usually smile or give a thumbs up. Its a great little screamer. As far as torque goes, as long as u slip the clutch, you can get it going from a standstill reasonably quick, although the DC2 doesnt require as much driver involvement to get it moving due to more low-down torque.

Even though I'll get a Subie fairly soon, I will never forget that b16a sound. It's priceless and truly turns heads :P

I love that man. B16's truly do sound amazing. I know it's nothing in comparison, but even the little D15b in my Civic has a nice note over 4k.. The sounds that come from our Honda's are beautiful :D

[newpaddy3]

I love that man. B16's truly do sound amazing. I know it's nothing in comparison, but even the little D15b in my Civic has a nice note over 4k.. The sounds that come from our Honda's are beautiful :D

You may all be thinking it's a SOHC 1.5L, but it does sound really good haha.

Alex, are you only looking for a facelifted teg?

[Vvvtec]

Alex, are you only looking for a facelifted teg?


Yeah I am. '98+

[DC2-PWR]

Good to see that your taking your time and not rushing in buying a car.

[Vvvtec]

Thanks man. I am taking my time. I figure there's no point settling for anything other than exactly what I want, because I know it's out there ;)

[_Dee]

hmm would anyone know how much a 1993 model honda integra si vtec (jap import) with 190xxx k's, stock as a rock besides a sound system and pretty clean paint job (as ive been washing it) will go for? bought it fairly cheap, havent driven it for long and never shifted above 3k rpms since i like to baby it because thinking of getting the most out of it to swap to another car =), planning to sell it off here eventually so how much you guys think it would go for =)

[Vvvtec]

hmm would anyone know how much a 1993 model honda integra si vtec (jap import) with 190xxx k's, stock as a rock besides a sound system and pretty clean paint job (as ive been washing it) will go for? bought it fairly cheap, havent driven it for long and never shifted above 3k rpms since i like to baby it because thinking of getting the most out of it to swap to another car =), planning to sell it off here eventually so how much you guys think it would go for =)

Maybe abit over $7k imho.

[_Dee]

Maybe abit over $7k imho.

oh okies i see then, guess that aint bad =) price can always vary later on =) prob gonna sell in 4 months or so, i dont really like silver and i didnt think price of a complete body respray was that much until after i bought it. Nts: buy a car in a colour you alredi like hehe

Well thanks for that =) good luck with your teggy search =), so many to go around here if you were in NSW xD

[Vvvtec]

Your right bro, you might just be able to get more, you'll find out when you go to sell it..

Thanks btw, my search continues!..

[kwokstaa]

i am selling a 98 dc2 vti-r, 23k ono keen?

[kwokstaa]

52,000 kms on the clock

[Vvvtec]

52,000 kms on the clock

Ofcourse I'm keen! But 23k.. Really? There was one that sold on carsales.com not even six months ago that sold for not even half of that.

Edit. It only had 45,000k's on it too..

[89lude]

haha thats what vtir's go for man. what are you talking about? You should settle for something in your budget...MY EH9! HAHA jokes buddy.

23k is pretty crazy. regardless the extent of mods.

[newpaddy3]

He's got a K24 in it with i/h/e lol

It still seems to be a bit expensive though, maybe around 20K?

What power figures do you make kwokstaa?

[Vvvtec]

Nothing new on carsales lately hmmm.

[MR-VTEC]

mistake. nevermind

[Vvvtec]

mistake. nevermind

What's a mistake? =P

[kwokstaa]

160 kw atw. just spent 19k total on everything quality parts + labour tune, kpro.. comes with so i know obviousy you cant get back exactly what you have spent but the shell is clean has endless list of mods

[Mikecivic78]

Nothing new on carsales lately hmmm.

I hear you. I regret not getting the silver DC2. Absolutely no nice and clean examples around. Must be the economic turndown, no one wants to trade up.

No clean stock classic WRXs around even, apart from 2 over priced "Red Mica" (crimson red) ones. Horrible colour!

[Vvvtec]

I hear you. I regret not getting the silver DC2. Absolutely no nice and clean examples around. Must be the economic turndown, no one wants to trade up.

No clean stock classic WRXs around even, apart from 2 over priced "Red Mica" (crimson red) ones. Horrible colour!

So do I!

Bump guys..

[89lude]

my car can put your regret to rest! :P

[Vvvtec]

my car can put your regret to rest! :P

That thing is a ****in rocket man, and it's so damn clean! Your car is a car that actually meets my standards (Everybody I went and had a look 89lude's eh with B18c5)

I just can't legally drive it yet, if I was to get pulled over I'd be done for haha. Such a shame. That's why I'm after a stock teg :)

[89lude]

Alex after the conversion i got my car registered with the motor without requiring a mod plate. (yes it really did pass all the scutiny it was under) I believe p platers are only restricted from driving cars with conversions that require a mod plate - which mine did not require.

I can show you registration paperwork. Engine is registered to the vehicle, no mod plate was required. Passed rwc and qld transport.

[Samoth]

P platers cant drive turbos, superchargers, or anything with a certain power to weight ratio... Im guessing that what stops him driving it. I think technically us QLD P platers cant drive a dc2r?

[Vvvtec]

P platers cant drive turbos, superchargers, or anything with a certain power to weight ratio... Im guessing that what stops him driving it. I think technically us QLD P platers cant drive a dc2r?

While that it is true, the reason I'm hesitant is that it's had an engine conversion done to it. Is it legal for me' to drive it?

[89lude]

alex are you seriously asking a guy that thinks a dc2r is not a p plater friendly car for advice? no offence samoth but yeah.

anyways like i said, a conversion is not the issue its a conversion that requires a mod plate that is a problem. And like ive explained, i can show you paperwork, my car did not require a mod plate for registration. At the end of the day, the paperwork covers your ass. If the boys up stairs approved, why would you listen to someone on a forum.

I cant stress anymore, i have the documentation still in my car. At the end of the day, a police officer can frame you into a fine for anything. Don't go houning around and you'll be fine.

[newpaddy3]

I think technically us QLD P platers cant drive a dc2r?

Sorry mate, the power to weight ratio doesn't apply to QLD p platers, go have a look at the QLD transport website.

[meatball]

we can drive dc2r. its under the 200kw limit, non turbo/supercharged. and its a 4cylinder

[Samoth]

Yea my bad, it's not power to weight it's just anything over 200kw, soz

[Vvvtec]

Got my tax back today, a car just needs to turn up now. Still absolutely nothing on carsales.

[Mikecivic78]

Got my tax back today, a car just needs to turn up now. Still absolutely nothing on carsales.

Yea man, nothin' is right. All of the ones on atm have been there for ages, no takers. They look like tired examples. I reckon you should consider a pre-facelift, you'll be waiting around ages for a 98-99. They don't seem that plentiful right now.

I'm still sitting on my EM1, actually I'm planning to put some fresh rubber (T1Rs) on. I'll trade up but if I find a nice car, but I'm in no hurry.

So how much is your budget after your tax return?

[Vvvtec]

Yea man, nothin' is right. All of the ones on atm have been there for ages, no takers. They look like tired examples. I reckon you should consider a pre-facelift, you'll be waiting around ages for a 98-99. They don't seem that plentiful right now.

I'm still sitting on my EM1, actually I'm planning to put some fresh rubber (T1Rs) on. I'll trade up but if I find a nice car, but I'm in no hurry.

So how much is your budget after your tax return?

Yeah I've thought about it, but I decided against settling for something other then meets my standards, which are:

-Facelifted
-120,000k's max.

I know it probably makes me sound super fussy and pedantic but I know it's out there it's just a matter of time before I find it.

And put it this way, I have enough CASH to buy it when I find it, none of this debt/loan business haha.

How many k's has your em1 done man?

[Mikecivic78]

Yeah I've thought about it, but I decided against settling for something other then meets my standards, which are:

-Facelifted
-120,000k's max.

I know it probably makes me sound super fussy and pedantic but I know it's out there it's just a matter of time before I find it.

And put it this way, I have enough CASH to buy it when I find it, none of this debt/loan business haha.

How many k's has your em1 done man?

Be prepared to wait a while. 120,000km is extremely low for a 11-12 y.o car. It would have to average 10,000km per year. Personally, I do about 15-20K per year.

Also, check all the car sites, and not just carsales. It's the most popular site, but sometimes they can pop up on other sales sites. They rarely do, but sometimes you can find one.

My EM1s has 180,xxx Km. Engine still pulls like new, they're mostly highway Ks and done by a middle-aged woman. Ks aren't as important as long as a car has been well maintained (regularly) and not driven into the ground.

[Vvvtec]

They are pretty rare, but I've seen 4 since January. There was a red one about 3 months ago with 88,000k's that was up for $10,500 I think, which is roughly the amount I'd pay for one.

[Mikecivic78]

They are pretty rare, but I've seen 4 since January. There was a red one about 3 months ago with 88,000k's that was up for $10,500 I think, which is roughly the amount I'd pay for one.

Yea I remember that one. The colour is more of a burgundy, even though they call it "burning red pearl". That one was on sale since about Aug 2009, about the same time I got mine. At that time they were asking $15,000. I would of definitely bought it if it were 10,500 at that time.

[Vvvtec]

Yea I remember that one. The colour is more of a burgundy, even though they call it "burning red pearl". That one was on sale since about Aug 2009, about the same time I got mine. At that time they were asking $15,000. I would of definitely bought it if it were 10,500 at that time.

That's the exact one my friend! That was probably the best deal I've ever seem on the net. I never actually went to inspect it though so I have no idea what shape it was in, I remember it had a tow-bar haha..

Back then (when I first started looking) my budget was about 9k tops, but in a way the lack of good cars has helped as it's let me save a whole heap more.

[Webby_roller]

Hey man... just wait... I may have a suprise in store for u faster then u think..... !!!

[Vvvtec]

Spill the beans man ^^

[Webby_roller]

nah man... I will let ya know when i find out a bit more!!!! it will make your year... hopfully.... !!!

[Samoth]

I went and looked at that burgundy one, it was in pretty good shape from memory. So stock it still had the original honda cd/casette player... The guy had a babyseat in the back lol.

[Mikecivic78]

Hey man... just wait... I may have a suprise in store for u faster then u think..... !!!

Wots the surprise Luke? u got a new teg???

[ekinnike]

i got dc2 vtri 1999 180,000 km back in dec 2009 for 10.1k.
The engine and interior looks brand new
it took me 2-3 weeks searching for it
make sure u have the cash ready when you going for car hunting .
Only bad thing was paint on the spoiler was peeling off.
Even though the car done alot but im sure the old owner taken good care of it.
the car is still running smoothly .

Goodluck
patience is virtue =)

[Vvvtec]

Thanks man!

There's a 99 model over in Perth with 118,000k's on it, looks immaculate for $9,500!

[Vvvtec]

nah man... I will let ya know when i find out a bit more!!!! it will make your year... hopfully.... !!!

Any news Luke? Did you end up going to HondaRec?

[Webby_roller]

Hey man, nah, i will go when you are keen to go...

[Vvvtec]

Sounds good!

[Vvvtec]

I've seen 3 facelifted vti-r's on the road this morning.. Out in force today!

[Mikecivic78]

I've seen 3 facelifted vti-r's on the road this morning.. Out in force today!

Pity they werent for sale.

Mate, you + Webby and myself should meet up on the weekend sometime. Go for a bit of a cruise or something. What do u think?

[Vvvtec]

Pity they werent for sale.

Mate, you + Webby and myself should meet up on the weekend sometime. Go for a bit of a cruise or something. What do u think?

That's an awesome idea! My other mate Pat will come along too, he has a kick arse camera and can take some sweet shots aswell.

I'll have to sort out taking a day off work and we'll hit it up!

[newpaddy3]

That's an awesome idea! My other mate Pat will come along too, he has a kick arse camera and can take some sweet shots aswell.

I'll have to sort out taking a day off work and we'll hit it up!

aww I love you Alex... no homo.

[Webby_roller]

Keen!!!!

[JasoN_-]

any good black vtir's in melb?

[Vvvtec]

any good black vtir's in melb?

Im guessing you havnt done any of your own research?

Depends what your looking for really, there's something like this, completely stock:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9180245&__Qpb=true&Cr=14&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__No=0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20903%204294922435&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=16&__sid=12A9FC0925DB

Or this, something alittle modded (looks to have been done rather tastefully atleast):

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9212495&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__No=0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105%20410%20903%204294922435&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=16&__sid=12A9FC0925DB

[newpaddy3]

**** me in the ass

That first one is soo effing cheap!

FML

NSW and VIC have it so good

[_Dee]

Maybe abit over $7k imho.

would any1 like to take up this offer for 6.5k firm? =)

[Webby_roller]

Congrats alex!!!

[Vvvtec]

My search has finally come to an end!

Picked up my new Integra last night, all I'll say for now is it's absolutely immaculate, it's mint.

When I have abit more time I'll put up some pics and let everyone in on the story!

So happy right now!

[DC2-PWR]

Congrats bro, can't wait to see some pictures.

Good luck with it.

[Samoth]

Likewise, looking forwards to seeing it. How did you first find out about it?

[Vvvtec]

Likewise, looking forwards to seeing it. How did you first find out about it?

Kind of a cool story...

I originally went to inspect it back in March when it was advertised on Carsales, but I was just short of the cash at the time. It then sold, but luckily I was able to 'trace' it, as it was actually bought by a member on here (crx51, a real champ btw).

Anyway, as I was keen on it I talked to him about it and was keen to make an offer later on when I had the money for...

Long story short, before I got to it, it sold again! This time to a mate of his, who also fell in love with the car haha. But after owning it for a short time, due to personal reasons he then had to let it go!! So as Scott (crx51) knew I was keen on it, he put me in touch with his mate, and I finally got my hands on it!

It's honestly the cleanest DC2 I've seen in person, both inside and out, with a full history. 116,xxx K's on the clock.

Literally had 3 chances to buy this one, so third time round I couldn't let it slip again and snapped it up!

I'll get some pics up soon, but they won't do it justice that's for sure. Can't wait for the next cruise!!

[Mikecivic78]

Congrats mate. Gotsta c it. BTW, u can take off the WTB signature now :-P

[Vvvtec]

Congrats mate. Gotsta c it. BTW, u can take off the WTB signature now :-P

Thanks man! I'll organise that drive soon! Maybe next weekend even? And yeah haha I finally can get rid of it, or I might just change it to parts now :P

[Mikecivic78]

clear ur inbox man

[Vvvtec]

clear ur inbox man

All clear :)

[Toilet]

Sounds immaculate. I wanna seeeeeee it

[Vvvtec]

Sounds immaculate. I wanna seeeeeee it

Thanks man :) I promise I'll get some photos up soon, I just have to find some time to give it a nice wash and polish!

Took it to get it's road worthy certificate this morning, and both the guys in the garage were stunned at how clean it is, as they deal with a fair few Honda's apparently. Put a smile on my face.

[pablos8]

I just picked up my vti-r last night, man it put a smile on my face lols

Comlpetely stock as rock, paint is immac as its been resprayed, no issues with it whatsoever lols, awesome car haha

JDM front conversion being sprayed this week and fitted next week and injen CAI coming this week too :)

[Vvvtec]

I just picked up my vti-r last night, man it put a smile on my face lols

Comlpetely stock as rock, paint is immac as its been resprayed, no issues with it whatsoever lols, awesome car haha

JDM front conversion being sprayed this week and fitted next week and injen CAI coming this week too :)

Hi 5 dude! :D

I know exactly how you feel! First time I hit vtec it put the biggest smile on my face! I'm happy to hear yours is clean aswell, mine has the original paint and it is so clean. What year did you get and how Many k's? Was it on carsales? And did you buy your cai new? What did you pay, that's going to be my first mod too haha. Vtec sounds so good above 6000rpm!!

[pablos8]

Hi 5 dude! :D

I know exactly how you feel! First time I hit vtec it put the biggest smile on my face! I'm happy to hear yours is clean aswell, mine has the original paint and it is so clean. What year did you get and how Many k's? Was it on carsales? And did you buy your cai new? What did you pay, that's going to be my first mod too haha. Vtec sounds so good above 6000rpm!!

Defs! I was full smiling when it hit the 2nd butterfly hahahahahaha, yeah it was on carsales, NSW it was a white one, picked it up for $6500 with 1995, 143,000 kms and stock as a rock sitting on fat fives with brand new tyres and 1 year rego haha!
I'm just going to go to JDMyard and pick up their injen brand new, I think its like $425 and another $50 for hydro shield or something lols..

I'm not sure what to do, whether to go ahead with the JDM front conversion or throw the money at Coils, a bigger TB, skunk2 IM, exhaust.. :(

[DC2-PWR]

Defs! I was full smiling when it hit the 2nd butterfly hahahahahaha, yeah it was on carsales, NSW it was a white one, picked it up for $6500 with 1995, 143,000 kms and stock as a rock sitting on fat fives with brand new tyres and 1 year rego haha!
I'm just going to go to JDMyard and pick up their injen brand new, I think its like $425 and another $50 for hydro shield or something lols..

I'm not sure what to do, whether to go ahead with the JDM front conversion or throw the money at Coils, a bigger TB, skunk2 IM, exhaust.. :(

Just remember if you buy the B18C2 Injen CAI this week, you won't be able to fit it on the skunk2 IM if you buy it later. You would need a B18C5 Injen CAI to fit in the Skunk2 IM.

Alex man wheres the pics :p

[pablos8]

Just remember if you buy the B18C2 Injen CAI this week, you won't be able to fit it on the skunk2 IM if you buy it later. You would need a B18C5 Injen CAI to fit in the Skunk2 IM.

Thanks man, never would of known haha.. Who sells the b18c5 intakes?

yonas only sells b18c7/R and b18c2 i think?

[DC2-PWR]

Thanks man, never would of known haha.. Who sells the b18c5 intakes?

yonas only sells b18c7/R and b18c2 i think?

Sorry, B18C5/C7 are simular, both Type R engines.

Yonas sells everything :D

[pablos8]

Sorry, B18C5/C7 are simular, both Type R engines.

Yonas sells everything :D

oooooo hahahaha I see, cheers :D

so better to get the skunk2 IM and b18c7 intake together eh :D

[meatball]

oooooo hahahaha I see, cheers :D

so better to get the skunk2 IM and b18c7 intake together eh :D

intake and coils ! jdm front can wait :P

[pablos8]

intake and coils ! jdm front can wait :P

Injen CAI, skunk2 IM, skunk2 68mm throttle body, and buddyclub N+ coilovers installed :D

Single stage vtec sounds awesome and car feels like a whole different car haha

[Vvvtec]

Injen CAI, skunk2 IM, skunk2 68mm throttle body, and buddyclub N+ coilovers installed :D

Single stage vtec sounds awesome and car feels like a whole different car haha

Nice! What did that set you back?

Where did you notice the biggest gains? And did you lose any bottom end torque?

I think my plans for now for this car are an ITR lip, coils, intake and some wheels.

[Vvvtec]

Alex man wheres the pics :p

Coming bro :)

Got to do that shoot soon!

[tiah313]

piccccccs

[pablos8]

Nice! What did that set you back?

Where did you notice the biggest gains? And did you lose any bottom end torque?

I think my plans for now for this car are an ITR lip, coils, intake and some wheels.

To be honest I didn't really notice much loss, if any, in the bottom end, the bigger throttle body makes quite a large difference and makes the throttle very sensitive/responsive.. Took me a while to get used to driving it after the mods lols

The biggest gains I would say is high end, the vtec is single stage and the crossover sounds very very nice. When vtec engages it pulls quite hard :) (much harder than stock)

I've installed the coils, I don't really like the lip I bought so I'm probably going to try and find an ITR one as well

[tiah313]

sound interesting, you should start a build thread

[89lude]

To be honest I didn't really notice much loss, if any, in the bottom end, the bigger throttle body makes quite a large difference and makes the throttle very sensitive/responsive.. Took me a while to get used to driving it after the mods lols

The biggest gains I would say is high end, the vtec is single stage and the crossover sounds very very nice. When vtec engages it pulls quite hard :) (much harder than stock)

I've installed the coils, I don't really like the lip I bought so I'm probably going to try and find an ITR one as well

get a retune next. vtec engagement should be smoooth.

[pablos8]

sound interesting, you should start a build thread

Really cbf lols, maybe when I get more done to it I'll start up the build thread :)


get a retune next. vtec engagement should be smoooth.

I guess I mis-worded that one, when vtec "kicks in" (hate saying that) its a smooth engagement, can just feel the revs/speed build much faster, there isn't a "pull" perse just a very nice increase in the powercurve but of course would be much nicer with an ecu/tune

[Vvvtec]

Took the car out for a drive this morning, snapped a few crappy pics and I'l try upload them soon.

Got rego and a big phone bill due tomorrow, not happy! :P

[DC2-PWR]

Took the car out for a drive this morning, snapped a few crappy pics and I'l try upload them soon.

Got rego and a big phone bill due tomorrow, not happy! :P

Upload them nooooooooooooooooowww :p.

what do you do at tafe? or do you work around that area?

[Vvvtec]

Haha dude I want to badly! But I havnt got a Flickr account, so I'll have to send them to a friend who can do it for me.

And I'm studying Marketing at Tafe bro, pretty sweet only there 2 and a half days a week, but I always manage to see your beast! Looks sooo nice!

[DC2-PWR]

Haha dude I want to badly! But I havnt got a Flickr account, so I'll have to send them to a friend who can do it for me.

And I'm studying Marketing at Tafe bro, pretty sweet only there 2 and a half days a week, but I always manage to see your beast! Looks sooo nice!

wow 2 and a half days, damn you must love your life. how long is the coarse for, 4years? haha man i havn't cleaned my car in a long time because of this rain,

[Vvvtec]

wow 2 and a half days, damn you must love your life. how long is the coarse for, 4years? haha man i havn't cleaned my car in a long time because of this rain,

2 Semesters! :D Ive only got the rest of this year, then first semester of next year then I'm off to Griffith! haha What do you do?

And it still looks clean, your colour is easily one of the nicest colours that our DC2's came in.

[Vvvtec]

Don't think these will turn out too good, but it's a start!

Edit: Pictures dont do the car any justice. Any imperfections/dirt/grime you see is just crap I've picked up while driving. There are literally no scratches on the car, it's just abit dirty and needs a good clean!

[newpaddy3]

Wanna trade front bumpers? Headlights+indicators too?

[Vvvtec]

Did you find the 3 hidden DC4's at Boss wrecking the other day? Can't remember what state their front bars were in or if they were even facelifted, but you should look around for one! Give the car such a nice look on the front end.

[newpaddy3]

Nah I didn't, wasn't really keeping an eye out for tegs, mostly civic shells lol, I want to track spec one haha

[Webby_roller]

All the tegs at boss arnt facelifted.. from mermory... they are hidden away behond locked gates so you have to ask to see them... and if your lucky they will let you...

[pablos8]

sound interesting, you should start a build thread

heres some pics

Some purchases

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0184.jpg

Out with the old

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0185.jpg

Goneeee

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0187.jpg

In with the new

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0186.jpg

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0190.jpg

Skunk2 Throttle body VS stock TB

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0191.jpg

Finished product with Injen CAI

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/jdm69r/Teggie/IMAG0194.jpg

[Vvvtec]

That last picture is awesome!! How much for the IM & TB?

[pablos8]

I got them from JDMyard u can find the gear on their trader section

[DC2-PWR]

That last picture is awesome!! How much for the IM & TB?

Just over or under 1k,

Alex your dc2 looks clean man, looks sexy with the facelifted bumpers

[Vvvtec]

I got them from JDMyard u can find the gear on their trader section

Just over or under 1k,

That sounds pretty reasonable! I'll check it out.


Alex your dc2 looks clean man, looks sexy with the facelifted bumpers

Thanks man :) You should ome along to the Sizzler Eat'n'Meet I've organised with Newpaddy3 in the Upcoming Events thread! We're gonna do a shoot afterwards.

[_bORdO_]

OMG SIZZLER!!!!
i wish they brought that back in melbourne

[newpaddy3]

Went for a little drive in Alex's car tonight. All I can say is I want one just like it.

It's literally mint condition.

Took some pics too.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5062592708_d606f35a8b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5062590144_d4e6c4b470_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5062588194_270abc3bba_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5061980879_d9c14bde4c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5061981523_05d8139a7c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5062588938_4eaa24a118_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5061982055_d020486669_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5062589612_4823ecf39b_b.jpg

[89lude]

there's an itr front lip for $120 ( i think ) in the forsale thread from a brisbane seller, should go get it for your car! will give it a tougher front stance. snap it up before someone else does.

[Vvvtec]

there's an itr front lip for $120 ( i think ) in the forsale thread from a brisbane seller, should go get it for your car! will give it a tougher front stance. snap it up before someone else does.

A type R lip is one of the very first things I plan on doing. Just bought insurance though, so it's gonna be a while before I have money to spend haha

[Toilet]

Omg, looks like jsut like my car when I first got it. So clean and newish. I got teased forever about the stock height though Haha.
Look after it :)

[Vvvtec]

Omg, looks like jsut like my car when I first got it. So clean and newish. I got teased forever about the stock height though Haha.
Look after it :)

Thanks man! :) I assure you, this car will only ever recieve the best care.

I know what you mean to, they are pretty high in stock form haha 4x4 spec. I think some coils and some nice wheels will be first on the list.

How does your car look now man? What have you done to yours?

[Toilet]

Thanks man! :) I assure you, this car will only ever recieve the best care.

I know what you mean to, they are pretty high in stock form haha 4x4 spec. I think some coils and some nice wheels will be first on the list.

How does your car look now man? What have you done to yours?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?134581-Toilet-s-Journey-Thus-Far!-56k-Go-Toilet

[Vvvtec]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?134581-Toilet-s-Journey-Thus-Far!-56k-Go-Toilet

Beautiful! I love it! I was seriously considering those exact wheels too!! What wheels are you running now man?

[Toilet]

Beautiful! I love it! I was seriously considering those exact wheels too!! What wheels are you running now man?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?55095-SHOW-OFF-THREAD-don-t-know-where-to-post-pics-of-new-parts/page845

lol, scroll down a tad.

[newpaddy3]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?55095-SHOW-OFF-THREAD-don-t-know-where-to-post-pics-of-new-parts/page845

lol, scroll down a tad.

I would like to thank you for actually choosing Work wheels and not the rip-off Rota style version.

For that, you have earned some rep.

[Vvvtec]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?55095-SHOW-OFF-THREAD-don-t-know-where-to-post-pics-of-new-parts/page845

lol, scroll down a tad.

Oh my god, good choice! You have good taste my friend. I can't wait to see these on your car, You gonna be able to cope as a daily? Lol

[Vvvtec]

God damn I love this car. Coming from my civic to this only emphasizes the strong points of the Integra. LOVING the extra torque this engine has.

[pablos8]

God damn I love this car. Coming from my civic to this only emphasizes the strong points of the Integra. LOVING the extra torque this engine has.

:thumbsup:
Couldn't agree more :D

[Vvvtec]

What are you planning next for your's man? Post up some pictures I wanna see it :)

[pablos8]

What are you planning next for your's man? Post up some pictures I wanna see it :)

Lol my cars ugly bro just engine mods lol and its prefacelift :(

Either ECU and tune next or a nice set of rims, was going to get some white 16x7 +35 RPF1's but we'll have to see hehe

[Vvvtec]

Car will be going in for a service sometime in the next week or two... Bought 5L of Royal Purple yesterday :D

[Mikecivic78]

Car will be going in for a service sometime in the next week or two... Bought 5L of Royal Purple yesterday :D

Do it yourself, don't waste money on workshop service. Spend the $$ on mods instead.

[Vvvtec]

I want to learn how to.. Got to get myself some tools.

[newpaddy3]

Just look on the interwebz for info.

And go to Bunnings for tools.

Problem solved.

THANK YOU BRISVEGAS!!

I'm here all week.

lol I'm so ****ing bored, you should totally DIY though.

Just change your oil, I think that's all you will need.

Unless you have noticed any problems?

[Vvvtec]

No problems what so ever. It's fresh as, running beautifully, jsut coming up to it's regular service interval. Just want to change the oil+filter.

[Mikecivic78]

I want to learn how to.. Got to get myself some tools.

Seriously, anyone can do basic servicing of fluids. All you need is a good spanner/socket set, 4 jackstands and a trolley jack.

[newpaddy3]

Yeah that's easy mang, when you planning on doing it?

[Vvvtec]

I think I'm going to spend the money from a service on some tools

[newpaddy3]

I think I'm going to spend the money from a service on some tools

Dude it costs like $1000 for servicing, you should spend that sort of money on tools, then I can borrow some lol.

But let me know what tools you'll buy because I have some you can borrow and it ends up cheaper if we share. Sharing is caring.

[pablos8]

$1000 for a service? wth that must be like a crazy fkn service

I think he just meant the oil change + filter change, if you want change the leads+plugs, fuel filter and airfilter while you're at it

[newpaddy3]

Yeah I was kidding man, I was saying he should spend $1000 on tools.

[Vvvtec]

Car is going to look shmick tomorrow night, just hoping the rain holds out abit longer...

[newpaddy3]

Car is going to look shmick tomorrow night, just hoping the rain holds out abit longer...

NO! You want it to rain now so that it uses all the water and goes away...

[Vvvtec]

One for Pablo...

I should have a Skunk2 IM and DC2R Injen CAI on the way very soon! Question is, is it possible to run the Injen with the stock VTi-R throttle body? Ofcourse my intention is to eventually get the bigger TB in there, but right now funds limit me. I'm sorry I apologize for the noob question!

Also what was it like crossing over into VTEC so 'early' (lol) at 4400? Does it build power pretty nicely in the top end?

[pablos8]

Yo!

You should still be able to use the DC2R CAI on the VTi-R TB but you might need to clamp it down a little harder than usual, you run into trouble when you try and run a VTi-R intake on a DC2R TB or bigger (eg skunk2). I wouldn't say vtec kicks in at 4400, maybe more towards 5k, its pretty nice having a single crossover as well :D

Upgrading TB asap is a good idea when you do get the funds, you'll feel a much better throttle response (aka your throttle will be EXTREMELY sensitive and may take some getting used to lol), I'd recommend the s2 one if you already have the IM, but the DC2R will also suffice for much cheaper. Did you order the goodies from Yonas? :)

[Vvvtec]

Thanks for that dude!

I'm definitely going to get the bigger throttle body :) I'm not in any real rush either, so I think just be smart and wait until I have everything then get it all put in at once, will save alot of stuffing around and will be more fun afterwards!

Part of me is saying 'get the ITR throttle body it's cheaper', but the other part of me wants to just spend the money once and do it right first go. I can get a s2 tb for just over $300 shipped from the US now that the Aus dollar is so strong! How strongly do you recommend the skunk2 product over OEM? And what would a ITR one set me back roughly?

I was planning on getting the goodies from Yonas, but I found one on here for abit cheaper, so I'll be getting that! :P

Sorry for the million questions man, its just handy talking to someone who's done the exact same thing!

[pablos8]

Hahahaha nah all good man!

Yeah the dollar is strong now so the time to buy is now :D

I can't really comment on ITR TB but rougly they go for maybe around $150-$300 used? I'm just guessing that one lol
I'm not too sure on the difference between the VTi-R TB vs S2 because I did it all in one go so I felt the difference between all the parts vs stock in one go and man it was a difference haha

Also it might be better waiting because when changing IM its easier to swap out the TB as well while everythings out :):) Also did you remember to get an IM gasket for when you change your IM?

[Vvvtec]

Yeah I will wait to get it all in at once :) I'll keep and eye out for the ITR TB maybe I can pick one up really cheap, cheap enough to sway me towards it hahaha.

No I havnt got the gasket yet I was actually thinking about that. Do you get one with the manifold when you buy it new? The one I'm getting is still new in the box it's just been opened that's all haha same for the cai.

[pablos8]

Haha nice!

The s2 IM doesn't come with a gasket, you can buy a gasket for like $50 or something from Yonas which is the one I used which is better quality I think or you can opt for an OEM one from Honda for like $30-$40 I think

[Vvvtec]

That's not too bad at all. I'll hit up Yonas, I want a JDMyard sticker too hahaha.

Pretty keen right now, can't wait!

[Vvvtec]

And so it begins...

Skunk2 IM, DC2r Throttle body and Injen CAI all arrived today... Im rather excited :)

[Vvvtec]

Oooh What's in the box?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs419.ash2/69757_10150105294825011_628000010_7976172_3717637_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs407.ash2/68588_10150105295955011_628000010_7976178_611954_n .jpg

[DC2-PWR]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet =D

Whens it getting all fitted?????????

[Vvvtec]

I know! So excited to get it all in! :D

Hopefully I'll get it all in just after the 10th of January.. Not long now!

I opted for the ITR throttle body. Although it isn't 68mm like the Skunk2 product, it's still larger than the VTi-R one. Half the price of the S2 one too.

[Vvvtec]

Thanks to 89lude

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1375.snc4/164700_10150121229180011_628000010_8261955_3763713 _n.jpg