honda integra dc2 vti-r vs type r

[tinkerbell]

OK, just so everyone can STFU about stiffer chassis (no offence T-onedc2) ,

this is what was actually added:



once you add coilovers, strut braces and lower tie bars to a VTiR, especially a post 98 one, (which has some of the chassis mods the ITR has as part of the 98+ facelift) then the "chassis stiffness" line is redundant.

[Sp00ny]

I think the ideal package would be an ITR with a good header, good intake and good exhaust (quiet) along with a hondata/crome/pfc. Leave it like that and enjoy it. You maintain what is one of the best factory packages around and liberate a few extra kw, without destroying the character of the car

Very True. I think over modifing a car is costly, time consuming and demeaning in most cases of the cars original looks and style. I think a VTi-R with a Exhaust (Skunk2), CAI, Intake Manifold and a tune, along with a full service will run nice, even without the addition of coilovers.

Not to mention any money you put into a car you are 90% likely to get a very poor return on it. Expessially if its a type r. Type R's hold their value better when they are either factory standard or are very close to standard. The Type R would obviously be a wiser choice if you were worried about resale value.

I know if i was to buy a Type R I would only add E/I/IM and tune. Maybe suspension if I could afford it. The original styling looks great! I think integra's dont look good when they have body kits, big mags or anything of the sort on them. Also, it gives the bogan's/wog's an excuse to call us ricers.

Exactly ^^ (tinkerbell)

[ricki_kalsi]

If only more people had this philosophy

IMO, If your going to buy a type R and modify it, go all out, and don't be a soft about it. Obviously if you buy a car without sound deadening etc, harder sussy, race seats, LSD and all the other gismo's you obviously won't care about ride comfort. If you do care about this, a vti-r would definately be the car for you... or perhaps a GSi.... or maybe even a Toyota.

The Type R is a great car from factory, but there is soooo much you can do... not so much to make it quicker around a track, but to make it more enjoyable from day to day. I guess different people have different requirements. But if your slightly concerned that the Type R may be a bit hardcore for you, IMHO don't get one!

[rikstar]

i own a Black 98' Integra VTi-R. At the time i couldn't afford a Type R as they were going for about $24K+. Looking back on it now... i wish i had of gone for the Type R. All the extra's you get and the fact its got a bit more balls it would have been worth the difference in price.

Having said that... i'm quite pleased with what i have now. I've made some minor mods to the engine and suspension and it drives well. As mentioned by previous posts, make sure you take into consideration the hidden costs of owning a type r such as insurance etc...

Good luck!

[tinkerbell]

so what have you spent the $10 grand you saved on?

[T-onedc2]

IMO, If your going to buy a type R and modify it, go all out, and don't be a soft about it. Obviously if you buy a car without sound deadening etc, harder sussy, race seats, LSD and all the other gismo's you obviously won't care about ride comfort. If you do care about this, a vti-r would definately be the car for you... or perhaps a GSi.... or maybe even a Toyota.

The Type R is a great car from factory, but there is soooo much you can do... not so much to make it quicker around a track, but to make it more enjoyable from day to day. I guess different people have different requirements. But if your slightly concerned that the Type R may be a bit hardcore for you, IMHO don't get one!

I'd quite happily do all the hardcore mods for a track car but if it's also my daily driver then sorry I'll be soft and go the sensible route.

[vtegra]

would there be much effect if you added a sunroof to a type r?

[Lukey]

would there be much effect if you added a sunroof to a type r?

why bring up a topic from the dead?

[vtegra]

i was reading through threads and im asking because im interested to know..
if you cant ansewer that question, its quite simple dont answer at all

[string]

It'll cost you a packet to do and cost you even more when you sell. If you want a sunroof get a VTi-R.

[Trojan]

would there be much effect if you added a sunroof to a type r?

Not worth the cost firstly, and despite what you may hear, an aftermarket sunroof is not going to be as good as a factory fit.

Type R's don't have sunroofs for 2 reasons:

1. The added weight....type r's try to save as much weight as possible
2. Sunroof makes the cars body less stiff, so the type r in trying to keep a more rigid body, opts to not have the sunroof.

I love sunroofs so for that reason and the fact that only a few relatively cheap mods with a good driver can match a type R, is a good enough reason for me to save a lot of money and get a Vti-r with a sunroof

[xntrik]

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