Got my first car/Integra! =D

[LostyJai]

So on Monday I got a mechanic to go inspect the Integra for me, he said there was a few things I should keep an eye on but other than that it was in pretty good condition. So that very night I went back and picked up my new baby! :)

http://i.imgur.com/AmBIr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/z6Cc2l.jpg

The few things that the mechanic found on the car was:
- Two small leaks in the engine, but they're not dripping just slowly seeping through
- CV boots will need to be replace fairly soon
- Clutch master cylinder has started to leak, so that will need to be replaced

Can anyone recommend me a good mechanic to fix these few things and for future car servicing? I've heard good things about Top One Automotive?

[seihoa]

Welcome.

Why not get the mechanic that checked ur car to fix it ? its a pretty basic job to fix what you have listed.

Would be cheaper too than those performance shops.

[act_gooner]

Nice car man, full stock love it! Similar color to mine. Good luck with it.

[xtan]

Yeah CV boots/clutch master cylinder are not too hard even to attempt yourself, but without correct tools/research and confidence then don't attempt it.

In regards to Clutch master cylinder.. I'm looking at the Omni one, was only suggesting to you cause you gotta get it replaced anyway so might aswell get a bigger piston one that lasts longer, making your clutch point shorter/quicker shifts
Maybe compare prices of local and this one ay haha.

Downside is: It's to fit Left Hand drive Acura Integras 94-01, so it is on the other side, it still fits fine, just that the fluid line is on the right instead of the left, so it just needs a slightly longer pipe to bend around (not even a drama)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260517668506&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[LostyJai]

Just got the report from the mechanic...

REPORT:
- WATER INGRESS IN BOOT SPARE WHEEL WELL SECTION.
- DRIVE SHAFTS OUTER CV RUBBER BOOTS APPROX 60% CRACKED.
- REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARMS FORWARD BUSHES APPROX 50% CRACKED.
- FRONT & REAR TYRES TREAD APPROX 40% WORN.
- BONNET & ROOF EXTERNAL PAINTS DULL/FADED.
- ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD NEXT TO INTAKE MANIFOLD.
- ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM TIMING CASE AREA.
- CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER SEAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- HEATER CONTROL LEVER SEIZED.
- BRAKE PADS FRONT & REAR 65% APPROX MATERIAL REMAINING.
- ROAD TESTED VEHICLE,ENGINE,GEAR BOX,POWER STEERING,CV SHAFTS AND SUSPENSION PERFORMS WELL.
NOTE* CLUTCH HAS SHUDDERS & HAS MINOR SLIPPAGE.

CHECKED & TESTED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTS,HORN,WINDSCREEN WIPERS/WASHERS.
CHECKED & TESTED SUNROOF OPERATIONS,ALL OK.


The Integra has 168,000km on it. I bought it for $5600... good?

[charliebrown]

Nice car man! Same colour as mine :P

Good price but i'm not sure how much it'll cost you to repair all that stuff. Mine was $10000 with 100,000km from a dealer. GSi though, is yours VTi-R?

[LostyJai]

Yeah it's a VTI-R. Had log books and service history.

[blastnpast]

Nice car man! Same colour as mine :P

Good price but i'm not sure how much it'll cost you to repair all that stuff. Mine was $10000 with 100,000km from a dealer. GSi though, is yours VTi-R?



CHARLIEBROWN:
It's a prefacelift model dc2 :) hence the price?



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I had a vti-r for the first car and they do hammer at the best of times :) good buy!

Drive safe and please don't be the next p plater in a fatal accident..

[LostyJai]

CHARLIEBROWN:
I had a vti-r for the first car and they do hammer at the best of times :) good buy!

Drive safe and please don't be the next p plater in a fatal accident..

Haha I'm actually on my fulls. I've never driven manual before so I will be learning it in this car, but I have been riding for a year and a half.

Don't worry, I will drive safe.


Oh also, if you look at the first picture you can see the antenna doesn't retract all the way. It's actually bent, so would it be hard to change it to one that doesn't retract?

[blastnpast]

Ah not sure on antennas most people hook up s2k (s2000) antennas on dc2s they look the part and ah the title said first car haha

[LostyJai]

Ah not sure on antennas most people hook up s2k (s2000) antennas on dc2s they look the part and ah the title said first car haha

Will any s2000 OEM antenna work?

[blastnpast]

Check it out I'm
Sure u can find a forum on here mate lol

[LostyJai]

Yes I should do a search first. Found it!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57146&highlight=antenna

Good to know I'm not the only one whose antenna sounds like a machine gun when it goes up and/or retracts. *phew!*

[blastnpast]

Easily done.... Listening to music while have a car wash creates that noise very quickly hahaha

[Bulbasaur]

you might wanna put some silicone or something under the atenna if your changing it. there known to leak water.

[Indie]

I prefer the standard antenna, actually. I did remove the rear wing and wiper though, which looks very clean.

Enjoy. Safe driving.