Trying to decide on a decision... New to all this need help

[Swalker]

Hey guys new to all this and trying to get into the modding community!
Been looking at getting a new car to start having fun and modding as my 1997 celica is an automatic and not the most powerful and I don't think it'll be a good platform to start although I will miss it.would rather a Turbo car but for my budget I can't afford a nice one and I want to try honda. Anyway I'm going to look at an integra vtir 1998 and test drive although a little expensive 6990 from a dealership I'll try to talk it down its in really good condition with low ks. The other I'm looking at is a dc5 I think integra 2002 with a k20a3 (I'm pretty sure done some research) with higher ks and at a dealership for 6000. I'm wanting the vtir for the more powerful engine but I've heard the k20 is good too and I don't know which one I should be going for. Remember I want something easy and fun to mod and possibly boost in the future, I want something fun and that I'm going to enjoy as my daily driver. That and I need confidence that I am making a good decision 😂
Thanks for reading sorry it's a bit long haha

[Swalker]

Also wanting to eventually create a post of my build sort of thing maybe just sort of want to start my journey of car modding
Also live in Tassie so options are not that great here.

[PJT]

You buy a vtir teg for much less than that. But it will have little issues that you will need to learn to fix yourself or have mates to help. The newer teg will (likely) have less little issues in the near future but be more boring to drive imho... Go a cheap and nasty vtir and fix her up for a sweet cheap ride :)

[Swalker]

You buy a vtir teg for much less than that. But it will have little issues that you will need to learn to fix yourself or have mates to help. The newer teg will (likely) have less little issues in the near future but be more boring to drive imho... Go a cheap and nasty vtir and fix her up for a sweet cheap ride :)
Would go buy a cheaper one if possible but Tassie is shit for that and I want a car very soon (I'm impatient I know haha) only other vtir available is one with high ks and paint damage :'( I'd try go 5500 maybe 6 with an offer. Unless any other ideas pop up I'm not sure. What are some good mods to do too?

[PJT]

Mods depends on what you want it to do. Go faster in a straight line? Corner better? Be a "fully sick head turner"? But seriously for $6k I'd want a pretty good integra. I bought a shit one with a good engine for just over $2k.

[Swalker]

Bit of everything tbh just make it fun and beautiful to look at I know usual mods suspension etc.
Here's the link
1998 Honda Integra VTi-R Silver 5 Speed Manual Coupe,
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/invermay/cars-vans-utes/1998-honda-integra-vti-r-silver-5-speed-manual-coupe/1117199708?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android
Does look very nice but only the price worries me I'd try to bargain it anyway hate living in Tassie sometimes haha

[PJT]

Ok. That's actually a pretty mint looking example. Hard to find them stock and unmolested. High price I guess is cause from a dealer.

[Swalker]

Yea I thought the same guess I'll find out when I see it.
Done so much research on this car it's going to be great finally drive such a nice one and learn everything practically! I'd love to make it mine always had that dream so as money permits lower it and start cosmetically then performance mods in between! Maybe boost it later just try not too make it a boy racer :') why would you prefer the older one compared to the newer one?

[PJT]

That engine on the new one is pretty tame. You really need a type r or type s if you want a "quick" dc5. But drive both and see for yourself. Ive always preferred the old ones as they are just more raw, involving to drive. I currently have the engine from the vtir in my civic and it's fun and relatively easy to look after.

[Swalker]

Ah Damn the vtir sounds like more my weapon! Damn I'm looking forward to that vtec yo though! What sort of things can I do with the engine modding wise I have heard Hondas are practically Lego kits but I've never really been interested till now

[PJT]

Honestly. That engine is pretty decent stock. You can do the basic exhaust, headers, hi flow cat etc. But more than that you need to spend a lot of money. Better to upgrade the tires, suspension and other handling items. I recently installed a type r gear box with LSD and that reduced the gearing so it accelerates and grips way better. But best to start with what touches the road and work your way up ;)

[Swalker]

How about larger mods like cams or even extreme like boosting it what's the engine like in that respect. Or even trumpets for fun!
Love the idea of an lsd honestly. Good thing about Tassie having good handling plus the roads is amazing that's why having a bike license is almost necessary :D

[PJT]

Oh yeah. Boost and cams are great. But understand those mods done correctly will cost about the same as the whole car :) me personally would prefer to put that all together and just buy a car worth $12k ;)

[Swalker]

I would try to do most of it myself cut some costs hopefully not blow up the car but that won't be for ages at least until I have another car as a daily that'd be sick to go around in.
What are some good brands for coilovers for the Tegra and is it necessary or is it low enough

[Swalker]

What website or place would be best to get an lsd just ebay or the forum? I'd need to get it shipped I reckon

[YeahByuddy]

You mad if ya pay ova 3k for dc2

get dc5 more new and better

[Swalker]

You mad if ya pay ova 3k for dc2

get dc5 more new and better
Problem is Tassie is so expensive for cars and the only other option is a Tegra with 300000 ks with paint damage for 4200 which is a rip off :'(
Just heard the k20a3 is a bit tame compared to dc2 that's all and sounds less fun :) not sure what other options I have honestly :(

[PJT]

Don't buy anything important off eBay. Forum listed traders would be best.

[Swalker]

Even if I would have to get it shipped? I don't have must trust for that :') guessing mostly everyone is pretty trustworthy though I seem to have trust issues.

Oh and what is the red line for the b18c and how can you increase it, I love high revving cars!!

[PJT]

Lol. The b18c2 in the vtir had fuel cutoff at 8200rpm I believe. I wouldn't raise that without upgrading the valve train unless you wanna eat a valve. And I meant the official traders, ones with a store etc.

[Swalker]

Lol. The b18c2 in the vtir had fuel cutoff at 8200rpm I believe. I wouldn't raise that without upgrading the valve train unless you wanna eat a valve. And I meant the official traders, ones with a store etc.

Oh Geez that's plenty for now then all in good time the mods will come! Ah yes I get you now how expensive and what's it like installing the type R lsd?

[PJT]

Installing by yourself is a pain, took me all day. You can pay anything up to $1.5k for a good box with LSD.

[Swalker]

She'll be right leave a weekend to install and have fun haha. Not too bad was expecting a lot more! So good to be able to talk to someone who's interested about cars all my friends get so shitty :')

[cceebz]

Imo best mod for vtir is definitely a type r gearbox. The difference is so big, at least more than any bolt on mod(s) can produce.

Lsd gear box + decent tyres and maybe even decent coilovers (or just stock dc2r suspension if it suits your budget) if u really want to experience what old school hondas have to offer.