Putting all DC2R bits into a GSI

[xtnsevolution]

Good evening all.
My initial plan to fix my DC2R has gone arse up for a few reasons.

My question to you all is
Is it possible, with out any major hassle, to put ALL my type R bits ( keep in mind i have the entire car with a nice amount of rear quarter damage) into any year of Dc2 Gsi's ( 1995+) basically re-shelling the car.

Everything from interior, engine, suspension, brakes etc etc etc. I know it may seem like a waste of time. But what I'm asking is how much is direct bolt in?

Can i rip out the b18a and throw in my b18c7 without any major hassle?

Integras are new to me as far as all this is concerned.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

Christian.

[Bludger]

yes you can.

just make sure you get a manual chassis.

[xtnsevolution]

Brilliant. Did the dc2r chassis ever get any special treatment besides all the additional bracing? extra spot welding etc?

Christian

[dc2r-0636]

yeah got extra welding done, for more reinforcement

[mnc]

The r shell has a few more features like bigger/thicker rear subframe, strut towers etc.

I remember seeing a page on H-T showing the difference. If i find it i'll hit you up with more info.

[dorikin]

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[dc5.taiger]

yes, basically, you can rip out everything and put it into the gsi

[Indie]

Then just rip out the rear seats, and turbo it.

[vtecing]

That picture left out the brace that goes over the top of the steering rack

[Bludger]

Then just rip out the rear seats, and turbo it.
nah, dump it and get ITB's

you related to Mikey?

[xtnsevolution]

I'll try find a well priced gsi in SA or Vic. Preferably black or white. All i really want is a straight chassis and minimal dents. Sunroof would be a bonus. First thing I'm planning on doing is replacing the entire interior with the dc2r gear ( should make it a much nicer place to be) then I'll do all the suspension. The plan was to throw the DC2r brakes and engine into my ED6, but if that doesnt happen the Gsi will receive them. Does the DC2r exhaust bolt straight onto the B18a?

I'll probably make a thread and update it as i go.

Thanks for your help.
Christian

[Indie]

nah, dump it and get ITB's

you related to Mikey?Don't dump it... Drop it slightly.

[DC2-PWR]

Good evening all.
My initial plan to fix my DC2R has gone arse up for a few reasons.

My question to you all is
Is it possible, with out any major hassle, to put ALL my type R bits ( keep in mind i have the entire car with a nice amount of rear quarter damage) into any year of Dc2 Gsi's ( 1995+) basically re-shelling the car.

Everything from interior, engine, suspension, brakes etc etc etc. I know it may seem like a waste of time. But what I'm asking is how much is direct bolt in?

Can i rip out the b18a and throw in my b18c7 without any major hassle?

Integras are new to me as far as all this is concerned.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

Christian.

why don't you just chop the rear quarter up from the gsi, and fix the dc2r up.

even if its the worst of damage, its fixable. nothings hard.

dont bother putting your expensive gear in a gsi, waste of time, and when you do it you'll get problems in future because of things being moved around. no ones does a big job perfect, but a small/big quarter damage can be fixable and all your other parts will sit how it was from factory.

[xtnsevolution]

why don't you just chop the rear quarter up from the gsi, and fix the dc2r up.

even if its the worst of damage, its fixable. nothings hard.

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Thats what i was going to do originally. The problem is, Theres about..$6000 damage once parts and paint are factored in. Which is an entire car. Im just finding it hard to find the motivation as I'm a bit strapped for cash and the thought of " re shelling " despite not being a true dc2r seems like the easier option.

Christian

[apparition]

You might be better off getting a cheap EG or EK civic hatch and then transferring your DC2R parts over to it. It's a lighter car and I believe the EG civic and DC2 Integra share the same platform, so most of your DC2R parts can be transferred across without too much problems. Also think about the future if you do plan to sell the car. The Civic might be a bit more popular while a GSi Integra may be harder to sell since people would rather look for a DC2R rather than a GSI. By the way, how badly damaged is your DC2R?

[gumbs]

I'd be fixing your Type R it will always be worth more then a gsi rebirth.

[vtecing]

why don't you just chop the rear quarter up from the gsi, and fix the dc2r up.

even if its the worst of damage, its fixable. nothings hard.

dont bother putting your expensive gear in a gsi, waste of time, and when you do it you'll get problems in future because of things being moved around. no ones does a big job perfect, but a small/big quarter damage can be fixable and all your other parts will sit how it was from factory.


Cut and shut is not legal in QLD or NSW, would assume same for SA. I would be looking at swapping everything into an eg hatch. Thats my back up plan incase I ever write off my dc2r.

[DC2-PWR]

Cut and shut is not legal in QLD or NSW, would assume same for SA. I would be looking at swapping everything into an eg hatch. Thats my back up plan incase I ever write off my dc2r.

Well this guy didn't have an insurance claim either, the cars not stated as a write off or repairble write-of (op didnt state it)
so he can fix it if he wants, with no trouble because in reality, no one really knows (its not on records, i hope)

eg is another good idea but i'd repair dc2r, unless op wants to track and drag or something, which i doubt because he planned to go gsi.

op should just go around and get quotes, its really unbelivable what people charges sometimes (high and low).
here in brisbane i know only one guy who is dead set the cheapest, his work is so good that you can't even tell an accident ever happend. also sponsered by NRMA.

just search around, it'll buff out eventually :)

[MWAKU]

nah, dump it and get ITB's

you related to Mikey?

lmfao
!!!!

[xtnsevolution]

Nothings been done with this yet. Im still tempted to throw the b18c7 into my ED6 for something exciting and throw all the interior into either an Integra vtir or EG Vti.
After reading all the responses, it does seem pointless throwing all the interior into a Gsi. I just want a comfortable daily ( eg or dc2) and a hardcore weekend car, being my stripped out ED6 with B18c7 + lsd box, coilovers and dc2r brakes! tell me that wouldn't put a smile on your face!

Christian