View Full Version : Type-S, quick inputs please?
CONAN
10-06-2005, 09:41 PM
What are your thoughts about the Integra Type-S?
kinda thinking about an upgrade soon. i've arranged a test drive next week, looking forward to it.
Would you choose it over a VW Golf GTi?
Just quick thoughts if you can. Thank YOU!
i would take the type S for sure... the golf GTI arent that fast... coz i tried one...
CONAN
10-06-2005, 10:00 PM
I'm not to fuss about speed, i mean both have enough power for the street(in my mind)
what about comfort, build quality, interior design... qualities such as those that makes the car...
CONAN
10-06-2005, 10:01 PM
Any input from Type S owners please? Whats the handling like, steering/good/bad? ridability..
MOTOR Magazine says its the fastest integra they've built so far.
if u r not fuss abt speed...ok...
here is my experience...
the one that i drove had bilstenin shocks and ibach springs... handles very well.. and yet quite comfy... built quality wise pretty good..as u can expect from typical euro car... i have say the sound system is v good for stock....it makes an excellent everyday car....just not too satisfy with the performance...
by the way i ve been driving that car for like a few months... hope this helps...
CONAN
10-06-2005, 10:20 PM
for a few months? is it your car? doesnt sound like it is...
u must have a very very good mate ! :))
mmm.. corolla sportivo is quite nice toooo
for a few months? is it your car? doesnt sound like it is...
u must have a very very good mate ! :))
mmm.. corolla sportivo is quite nice toooo
nah wasnt my car... didnt have car for a few months back then .... and fren had to go overseas... so he left me his car...
Kawasaki
10-06-2005, 10:49 PM
Well ive driven an AUDM DC5R and its handling was awesome so when you hear that the new type S is meant to have better handling and has extra power with killer looks it has to be good
wynode
10-06-2005, 10:57 PM
Any input from Type S owners please? Whats the handling like, steering/good/bad? ridability..
MOTOR Magazine says its the fastest integra they've built so far.
I hate to say this mate but if you search you will find a new review about the Type S written by one of our forum members.
Well worth the read if you bother to look for it.
wynode
10-06-2005, 10:59 PM
In fact it was in the sticky.......and if you looked in it you'd see it one of the first items there.
Meh.......I did the work for YOU :p
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10953
Speeder
11-06-2005, 01:01 AM
What are your thoughts about the Integra Type-S?
kinda thinking about an upgrade soon. i've arranged a test drive next week, looking forward to it.
Would you choose it over a VW Golf GTi?
Just quick thoughts if you can. Thank YOU!
If you are talking about the new MK V GTi, I would take that over the Type S, being a turbo, it has more potential..... and car journos are rating it pretty high too.
dark138
11-06-2005, 01:23 AM
I drive a DC5S on a daily basis. i can only compare it to a DC5R and Jazz :P
ok... plenty of power, with two people in the car, the car will give a fair bit of pull up a hill on 6th Gear. The steering is very sensitive, guage is nice , interior is very nice. The sun roof is always annoying trying to get it to that exact right angle. A very comfortable ride compared to the R, and less tiring to drive. The rear spoiler doesn't really look like a spoiler ...
Find that interesting "fastest one they built" :confused:
7kw more
70kg heavier
minus lsd
Than aus dc5r :eek:
*the interior is more pratical, downside is that thing on the back they call a spoiler.
NeoNode
11-06-2005, 02:55 AM
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2505/article.html
The new MkV GTi has been getting awesome reviews. I'd look into that one for sure! ;)
nipnip
11-06-2005, 08:48 AM
issit just me, or do the type s boys on the road eager beavers. everytime they see a type r its like they wna have a go :thumbdwn:
_CiVIC_
11-06-2005, 11:35 AM
hahaha thats the exact opposite to me man.. i drive mum's type S around quite a bit, and whenever i see typeR's they seem to want to run me.. so far mum has had the car since february and i can easily say that more than a dozen guys in typeR's have wanted to give me a go..
but in my opinion, i have driven both a dc5r (my cousins) and mum's typeS, the handling is much better, i feel that the steering is much heavier in the typeS being more realistic i guess when it comes for turning. Power, i feel that they are about the same when comparing the dc5r to the typeS.. the features in the typeS are pretty cool, the guages, the electric sunroof, the leather interior, also the double din mp3 player/ 6stacker, also comes with 17" 5spoke rims.. its a fun ride, and still gets looks from people even though its stock. :)
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2360&page=1
theres a pic of it.. hopefully i'll be getting it soon :):)
CONAN
11-06-2005, 01:48 PM
cheers
looking forward to test driving one. there and then can i make my decision i guess
rossirider
11-06-2005, 01:48 PM
I'm not convinced about the build quality of vw's. My sister had a 95 golf and had nothing but problems with it. My cuz and another friend had the exact same car and had even more problems. The same cousin bought the next gen up and had EVEN more problems with it. I would never own a vw ever again with all the headaches that come with it.
The car is feels solid and I would feel safe in it if I were to get into an accident, ibut you can't have an accident in it if the car is off the road more than on.... food for thought..
_CiVIC_
11-06-2005, 03:30 PM
all the best CONAN.. you won't be disappointed man! :):)
ginganggooly
11-06-2005, 04:34 PM
if you can put up with yellowing paint, indifferent build quality, exhausts that catch and burn on bumpers, a lousy dealer network and a general lack of reliability, vw's are great cars. :)
industrie
11-06-2005, 04:37 PM
type S instead buddy...its pretty much a prelude VTIR in an integra body...updated bit more power..little lighter...hence the demise of the prelude and type R...if you do purchase it make sure you get the body kit with it
FANATK
11-06-2005, 05:30 PM
hahaha thats the exact opposite to me man.. i drive mum's type S around quite a bit, and whenever i see typeR's they seem to want to run me.. so far mum has had the car since february and i can easily say that more than a dozen guys in typeR's have wanted to give me a go..
but in my opinion, i have driven both a dc5r (my cousins) and mum's typeS, the handling is much better, i feel that the steering is much heavier in the typeS being more realistic i guess when it comes for turning. Power, i feel that they are about the same when comparing the dc5r to the typeS.. the features in the typeS are pretty cool, the guages, the electric sunroof, the leather interior, also the double din mp3 player/ 6stacker, also comes with 17" 5spoke rims.. its a fun ride, and still gets looks from people even though its stock. :)
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2360&page=1
theres a pic of it.. hopefully i'll be getting it soon :):)
i cant imagine steering in the S being heavier than the R, when i got my R i wondered for a split second if my power steer works!! its pretty heavy - but for all the good reasons and i love it
SoundStreamer
11-06-2005, 05:38 PM
Sorry industrie would tend to disagree a little with your last statement.
Yes it is updated with an extra 7kw? or so, but it is not lighter, 70kg? heavier as mentioned earlier.
demise of the type r? the type R is in no way been replaced by the type S. It has only been replaced by the type S in Australia. from a purists perspective it is not as raw of a performance car as the dc2R or dc5R. type S also lacks lsd.
My main point is the type S is not better than a type R. We just didnt get the real type R in australia. try comparing a real type R (JDM version) to our type S. incomparable.
I know we didnt get the real type R in Australia, but its defineately not due to the type S being a better performance vehicle that the type R was abolished. Its main reason is because HONDA IS GAY AND BEING TIGHTASSES.
Not having go or stab at you mate, just my opinion. :)
kenshin
11-06-2005, 05:47 PM
bah... who needs lsd neway :P
go the type S... build quality is much better than a vw as others have pointed out... also more cabin space / comfort...
Speeder
11-06-2005, 05:54 PM
bah... who needs lsd neway :P
go the type S... also more cabin space / comfort...
Cabin space in a integra??? Your joking yeah???
Yeah VW have lacked in build quality, as the new golfs I believe are built in S Africa. Its either you get a great batch or Friday batch.
industrie
11-06-2005, 06:01 PM
yeah sorry i meant in australia...its because the market itself down here just doesnt have the demand ..and the cost to being it over here is just too expensive...man i wanna race a type S in the lude..see how it goes
kenshin
11-06-2005, 06:07 PM
ludes will ultimately lose :D
and yeah cabin space is pretty roomy for a sports coupe... (ever been in a fto) BUT more importantly has a decent boot size... something the golf doesnt have... which is important for me... cause of my golf bag :)
i cant imagine steering in the S being heavier than the R, when i got my R i wondered for a split second if my power steer works!! its pretty heavy - but for all the good reasons and i love it
i had the same thoughts! As in I thought the type R steering is heavy. Man if the Type S is even heavier then you would be working out everytime you drive!
Not sure about heavy = realistic...
I saw one today on the road... It was white and it was damn clean! And if I was in my type R i would of given it a run! LOL! Since he was hooning it around ne ways...
FANATK
11-06-2005, 08:05 PM
id be up for an S run too in my R:D
CONAN
11-06-2005, 08:32 PM
any pictures of the Type-S with the factory body kit?
Chris_F
11-06-2005, 08:42 PM
if your looking for practicality you can't go past the golf gti with 4 doors. Extracting potential from that 2.0 fsi turbo engine should be a breeze too - the same powerplant in the new audi A3 turbo sportback and 2 door aswell as the 2.0 fsi turbo A4 model. Sure K20A has shitloads of potential too but i duno, i've always been a fan of the golf (saw one the other day on the road and it looked damn evil :thumbsup:)
either way your a winner :D
HyperZ
11-06-2005, 08:51 PM
What are your thoughts about the Integra Type-S?
kinda thinking about an upgrade soon. i've arranged a test drive next week, looking forward to it.
Would you choose it over a VW Golf GTi?
Just quick thoughts if you can. Thank YOU!
Didnt you get your EK4 not so long ago?
CONAN
12-06-2005, 09:24 AM
HyperZ, yes I got my car in March this year. I use my EK4 for work, I have to travel ALOT around Sydney for work. On average clocking about 800-1200kms a week.
I'm still planning to keep the car, but want another weekend car.
Just gotta see if i like the Type-S, so far so good with all good reviews/comments and if if my finances are adequate.
_CiVIC_
12-06-2005, 10:38 AM
any pictures of the Type-S with the factory body kit?
dude check out my mum's typeS
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2360&sort=1&cat=510&page=1
it has all factory kits. :)
_CiVIC_
12-06-2005, 10:39 AM
id be up for an S run too in my R:D
seeeee what i mean :p everyone in an R wants to run the S heheee
You get a lot more for your money in a new GTI.
bubblecivic
14-06-2005, 08:58 AM
You get a lot more for your money in a new GTI.
Would you like to expand on that?
http://www.gti.com.au/flash/GTI_Specsheet.pdf
Look at all the standard equip on the golf.... and it's quicker 0-100, and it's cheaper... You can option a sunroof and still come in cheaper.
Dunno bout anyone else, but that looks like more for your money to me....
Cr@ckerJ@ck
14-06-2005, 10:21 PM
TypeS would be pretty nice to drive I reckon, although I love my R, I still would of brought an S at the time.
Man those GTI's would have to be the ugliest car I seen for a while....
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