What to look for in buying a DC2?

[mcdare]

Hi guys, I've got an integra which i am interested in, but what should I look for when inspecting one? And what would a mechanic inspected during a full inspection?

Cheers

[kousoku]

compression,
important to make sure your dc2 wasn't in a head on collision, and if it was make sure they did a good job, i found that out the hard way =D..
rust? clutch plate, transmission, oil ect to see if it has been looked after, any rattling, and just general paint work.

[VTECACCORD]

Make sure you check the FLUX CAPACITOR this is the most important step.

If its bad the car wont be worth buying

[GReY_CVC]

ehehh i mite sound stoopid but wat is a flux capacitor? :)

[mcdare]

Hi what is a flux capacitor?

[GReY_CVC]

n i dun hav a teg nemore sowee bout the signature car is sold... im off to change ma signature now ... heheh

[HRV-80Y]

compression,
important to make sure your dc2 wasn't in a head on collision, and if it was make sure they did a good job, i found that out the hard way =D..
rust? clutch plate, transmission, oil ect to see if it has been looked after, any rattling, and just general paint work.

found out the hard way ...? wat u mean alex ?

[VTECACCORD]

The flux capacitor is something every car has, you need to search hard to find it, its normally found under the passenger seat, if its damaged then walk away, if its good the you can go back to the future

[tRipitaka]

don't be a gronk

[strepto]

I dont care too much about the engine, because its so cheap and easy to fix up. If always change the timing belt and water/oilpump, install new pistonrings and a gasketkit before i drive any new B-series engine. that way you're sure you do it right. Make sure timing is right too of course.. set everything to TDC, and its rock and roll. Oh - lets not forget the valvelashes! 0.16mm on intake, and 0.18mm on exhaust.

As long as the chassis is ok, no rust, no dents, paint must be good too, and windows has to be fine too. Suspension and drivetrain may be fixed up easily, so my main concern would have to be rust and exterior wear.

[GSI-PSI]

Make sure you check the FLUX CAPACITOR this is the most important step.

If its bad the car wont be worth buying

Yer this is extremely important man. Make sure the flux capacitor is charged at 1.21 giggawatts otherwise your car might need a bolt of lightening 2 start.

[Felix]

lol. you guys crack me up

[bubblecivic]

yeap, great ozhonda responses yet again..

mate try using the search function, i'm sure the topic has been covered numerous times.

[AF1]

I dont care too much about the engine, because its so cheap and easy to fix up. If always change the timing belt and water/oilpump, install new pistonrings and a gasketkit before i drive any new B-series engine. that way you're sure you do it right. Make sure timing is right too of course.. set everything to TDC, and its rock and roll. Oh - lets not forget the valvelashes! 0.16mm on intake, and 0.18mm on exhaust.

As long as the chassis is ok, no rust, no dents, paint must be good too, and windows has to be fine too. Suspension and drivetrain may be fixed up easily, so my main concern would have to be rust and exterior wear.


Valveashes? Flux capasitators? Someone take pictures of what all this looks like!

[kenshin]

looks like a Y... some genius drew it while he was on the toilet seat...

[tracer]

looks like a Y... some genius drew it while he was on the toilet seat...
:rolleyes:

[GSI-PSI]

a flux capacitor looks like this.
http://tinypic.com/6ht4l2.jpg
be sure its not cracked or damaged

[sharky]

rofl :D dammit now wheres my hoverboard?!

[kousoku]

lol yea pascoe.
found out that the front ender i knew about, was fixed by some dodgy person.
:(

[mcdare]

hey isn't that pic from "Back to the future"???
lol.

[incoming]

The flux capacitor is something every car has, you need to search hard to find it, its normally found under the passenger seat, if its damaged then walk away, if its good the you can go back to the future

AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA fcuk me dead
im at work reading this thinking wtf is he on about

when i saw this post i almost fell off my chair!!
i love Back to the Future! i didnt even pick it up LOL

[zen]

what kind of DC2 you looking at buddy ?

[wynode]

Guys lets keep the sillyness out of this thread and help a brother out

[HRV-80Y]

dun change d way u shop for a car 2 any other car its all simple and plain n easy...

try giong to nrma site i remember their being a huge checklist which helps ppl shop n wat to look n wat not 2 look 4 in a 2nd hand car...

[Fattony]

What the hell is a gigawatt

[mcdare]

thx for all the replies bros, sure is entertaining! well, I've actually set ma eyes on a VTI-R teg, and its quite a distance from brisbane, therefore the only inspection i have would be through photos, inspection reports and jus trusting the words of the seller. Goin' down soon to check it and take it out for a test drive tho.

keep this thread rollin'! *lol

[wynode]

Never trus the word of the seller.......always learn for yourself as much as you can about the car.....or take someone who knows what they are doing / to look for.