What Changed In The DC2 between 1996 and the 1998-2001 Models?

[Jumanji]

Hey guys looking to buy my first DC2 VTIr Integra (non type r) soon and there are some appearance mods I'd like to do to it. I'd just like to know what really changed between these 2 models?
Thanks For the Help if you'd like to see what I'm planning on doing this is it, Mainly just the Bumper Splitters, The Type R skirts and the Mugen Style wing. Would this work on the 1996 model or does it need to be the 98 or above.
Sorry if this question is stupid.
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[DTN]

Some changes include facelifted headlights, front & rear bumpers on the 98+ models.

You'll need a facelift rear bumper (98+) to fit those rear pods, but you can easily find the bumper and fit it to your 96 model.

[Jumanji]

Some changes include facelifted headlights, front & rear bumpers on the 98+ models.

You'll need a facelift rear bumper (98+) to fit those rear pods, but you can easily find the bumper and fit it to your 96 model.

Thanks a lot buddy

[Jumanji]

Hey DTN How much would a facelift bumper set me back? is it worth paying the extra for a 1998 model just for the facelift front and rear bumpers. Or would a 96 be fine and then buy the parts

[JayTea18]

I have a Integra VTI-R 1997 model

If I were you I would get a 98 + model

Why?

You'll end up modding it up to a later looking model anyway.

For an example I've purchased :
-rear tail lights
- both doors
-front bar
-2 guards
-Bonnet
-headlights
-recaro seats from type R
- rear type R seats


All adds up dude

[mocchi]

jumanji

fuking good show

[u mad?]

loved it as a kid, watched it again recently, was kinda disappointing. still good though

Never watch childhood favorites

Op: buy a type r. remember, its not a tight car if ain't a type r

[amant02]

Word of advice.

The prices on some of the VTiR's, quiet unreasonable (5-8k).

Spend the extra now and get the type R (9-14k).

Cleaner you want it the more it will set you back.

As mentioned above, his already spend enough for him to have owned a type R from the start.

[Jumanji]

Im 17 need a car desperate for an integra though and parents aren't helping (not complaining) just scraping together 10k is not possible for me but I really appreciate the advice guys and would love a type R if I could :(

[amant02]

If your after the looks and not into the VTEC craze, DC4 might be a cheaper option.

[Jumanji]

Was after vtec, That's why I wanted VtiR

[amant02]

Was after vtec, That's why I wanted VtiR

Kids these days.

Money an issue? I don't think you will be hitting that Vtec very often.

Not tryna be a dick. True story. You vtir will go from say 9L/100km to 16L/100KM.

Good luck in your find man. From what I've seen on the market FL models aren't cheap.

"I've been in your shoes". Wanting VTEC is why i settled for eg when I was 17.

[DTN]

If you plan on doing those changes I suggest you get a 98+ model, it'll save you some hassles like sourcing the bumper, painting, etc. I would probably only get a 96 model if its like dirt cheap.

But jaytea is right, if your going to add type r parts to it later you might as well wait and buy a dc2r instead.

[JayTea18]

I would buy this car in a heart beat if my budget was around 10k

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?180664-Honda-Integra-DC2-Fresh-build

[JayTea18]

Word of advice.

The prices on some of the VTiR's, quiet unreasonable (5-8k).

Spend the extra now and get the type R (9-14k).

Cleaner you want it the more it will set you back.

As mentioned above, his already spend enough for him to have owned a type R from the start.

I wish I bought a Type R from the start :(
-lighter car
-better everything(Engine , Exterior , suspension)

Oh well all the modifications I've accumulated and installed over the past years have taught me plenty.
( True Honda enthusiast)
:)

[Johnie]

Hey DTN How much would a facelift bumper set me back? is it worth paying the extra for a 1998 model just for the facelift front and rear bumpers. Or would a 96 be fine and then buy the parts
The facelift rear bar will set u back about $200 plus painting costs if not same colour, this bar is quite in demand by prefaced owners so thats why it holds a fairly high price compare to any other part
to have the rear bar suit you may aswell get facelift tail lights too there about $100-150 a pair

I would suggest buying a 1998 to start with as it will save u all these hassles, but if a 96 model comes up cheap may aswell get it

I have done the conversion on my 94 model and also own a 99 model dc2 aswell
its all bolt on so very easy to do yourself, besides the painting bit if ur not a painter
Luckily for me when i got my bar is was already yellow so it was straight bolt on no painting needed however the yellow was slightly different but barely noticeable

Prefaced
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm187/ju4t_0wn3d/1473782_10151748344787102_1984204602_n_zps86779df0 .jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/user/ju4t_0wn3d/media/1473782_10151748344787102_1984204602_n_zps86779df0 .jpg.html)

Facelift
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm187/ju4t_0wn3d/1472266_10151740478872102_2037695341_n_zpsbbbfad0f .jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/user/ju4t_0wn3d/media/1472266_10151740478872102_2037695341_n_zpsbbbfad0f .jpg.html)

[mocchi]

loved it as a kid, watched it again recently, was kinda disappointing. still good though

Never watch childhood favorites

Op: buy a type r. remember, its not a tight car if ain't a type r

definitely man

aint a tight car if it aint a type r