Hi all this is Thien from Melbourne.

**South Vietnamese Honda** · 04-07-2006 10:11 AM

Hi guys,

Just wanted to say hi to all Honda lovers in Australia.
My name is Thien aka Integra Thien hi hi has a ring to it wouldn't you say?

Well, I love Hondas, first drove a 1989 Civic as my first car then went to a 1993 Honda Civic and eventually upgraded to a 1998 Honda Accord V6-L (probably one of the best cars I have driven) then upgraded to the 2000 Honda Accord V6 (damn fine ride) and then thought I'd shift gears to the 2006 Honda Integra (imported model type-R). My conclusion, all Hondas are great vehicles even if you go right back to the 1985 Honda Accord Hatchbacks if it's a Honda you'll be sure you got your money's ride.

Some of my pics!

Nice to meet everyone, please excuse my "noobness",

Thien

**kraiye** · 04-07-2006 10:20 AM

hey man, welcome aboard =)
nice ride

just drop it a few inches and hook up a phat exhaust

**South Vietnamese Honda** · 04-07-2006 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by kraiye

hey man, welcome aboard =)
nice ride

just drop it a few inches and hook up a phat exhaust

Yeah, thanks bro - this is all stock stuff have been so flat out and do not know what mods to apply. any other suggestions. i am a real noob to sports cars.

**matt** · 04-07-2006 11:20 AM

welcome aboard.

car looks clean though i hate to break it to you, that aint an 06 type r, thats an 01-04 AUDM DC5R

**South Vietnamese Honda** · 04-07-2006 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by matt

welcome aboard.

car looks clean though i hate to break it to you, that aint an 06 type r, thats an 01-04 AUDM DC5R

No way, I got sales papers bro...definitely is the 2006 model.

So what care do you drive?

**Mattski_VTIR** · 04-07-2006 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by matt

welcome aboard.

car looks clean though i hate to break it to you, that aint an 06 type r, thats an 01-04 AUDM DC5R

Welcome, Love the Integras.
Have to agree with Matt though, thats not an 06 Type R, looks very 01-04 AUDM

**South Vietnamese Honda** · 04-07-2006 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Mattski_VTIR

Welcome, Love the Integras.
Have to agree with Matt though, thats not an 06 Type R, looks very 01-04 AUDM

This sound ironic, but coming from an Accord background... I wish I could have the comfort of an Accord V6-L whilst have the speed capacity and looks of an Integra. The truth is, the Integras are a bit uncomfortable to drive in but handles superbly!

**matt** · 04-07-2006 11:34 AM

i have an 02 dc5r and i drove an accord euro before buying it, and i tell you you will soon forget about the mushy accord and try and find every good corner around.

**aaronng** · 04-07-2006 11:39 AM

Hi Thien! Welcome to Ozhonda! If you want the comfort of your Accord and the speed of an Integra, why not test out the Type S? It's not a real Type R, but comfort-wise it should be pretty good.

**Mattski_VTIR** · 04-07-2006 11:45 AM

I agree with "aaronng" on this one. I currently drive a DC5 Type S and have driven several differnt hondas from Type R's, EM1 Accords etc. I found that the type S offered the balance of luxury performance i was after. Many people say the Type S is soft, but this usually comes from people who have never driven one. Type S is a good performer in all aspects and dam fun to drive!