Tested- 2005 Integra Type S

[Phantasm]

So this is a thread about the new type s right???? You could have fooled me....
It was a nice original write up, and that head unit sounds good for a stocky.
But to all this dragging argument shit, you really cant say your car is quicker just because youve outdragged a certain car on the road. It just doesnt work like that.
There are way to many other factors involved, and generally it comes back to driver skill and attitude. Many drivers wouldnt know how to or want to drive there car at 100% on public roads, especially from the lights, and probly wouldnt shift down enough on a rolling start. I have beaten alot of cars on the street, but i think of it more as a drag with that driver than the actual car.....

[[[d a n n y]]]

man who gives a shit about going fast in a straight line.

Hondas are made for corners.
not for going straight

[sheepo]

generally speaking i dun like the design for the 2005 integra... i prefer the Dc5 more! =/

[sangsational]

generally speaking i dun like the design for the 2005 integra... i prefer the Dc5 more! =/

its still a dc5. just a facelift. diff headlights, tail lights, bumpers.

i agree with tony about the v8s. that's alot of weight to move from a stand still. like i said, i've taken a few car lengths on my friend's brother's 260kw xr6 turbo, (which i assume is much lighter than a v8? ). but by 3rd gear (which is about 100km/h) he had pulled me in. so in a real quarter mile, he wouldve kicked my ass but in 200m, i would've beat him. so what do we use to measure who wins on the street? it's an endless argument.
...but if u ask any racer, any real racer, it don't matter whether u win by an inch, or a mile, winning's winning

all i can say, is hurry and get some more engine mounts in stock, online performance!!

[sikcivic]

man who gives a shit about going fast in a straight line.

A LOT of people.

[Catcha]

It was never a regulation about keeping it to 206kw.It was a gentlemans agreement.The GTR,Supra,evo's,sti spec c all made more then 206 from factory.

Along those lines but everyone that knows about cars get the jest of it

[Catcha]

Lets see how many ppl on here besides Sang actually own a DC5R???

Not many or else they wouldn't of killed off the Type R and S2000, if heaps of people brought them, they would still be avaliable for all to save up our hard earn dollars to buy.

[sangsational]

Not many...

and thats why i love my ride. in brisbane i'll b lucky to see 2 other dc5r's in one day. the base model is just as rare. skylines and wrxs are almost like commodores and lancers in commonality IMO - no offence.

[Catcha]

and thats why i love my ride. in brisbane i'll b lucky to see 2 other dc5r's in one day. the base model is just as rare. skylines and wrxs are almost like commodores and lancers in commonality IMO - no offence.

None taken if the Type R was in a closer pricing bracket to the WRX or 200sx or even cheaper it would be great but since it's like way over the top, it's like the current preludes, damn nice but the price was like way out, even the honda accords, it's only now honda have changed there focus and released something that is medium price full of feature that put upmarket brands to shame.

To be honest if a Type R was at a good second hand value i would buy just for the renowned cornering ability it has 4cyl good on fuel but then again turbos have best of power and economy.
But i think i am getting old so the Euro is more my cup of tea

[sangsational]

None taken if the Type R was in a closer pricing bracket to the WRX or 200sx or even cheaper it would be great but since it's like way over the top, it's like the current preludes, damn nice but the price was like way out, even the honda accords, it's only now honda have changed there focus and released something that is medium price full of feature that put upmarket brands to shame.

To be honest if a Type R was at a good second hand value i would buy just for the renowned cornering ability it has 4cyl good on fuel but then again turbos have best of power and economy.
But i think i am getting old so the Euro is more my cup of tea

actually the type R and s15s were very close in price. when i was shopping for mine it was gonna be one or the other at one stage. i steered towards the R for styling, insurance, space and a more complete package with the recaros, red interior and bodykit. but all of the people i met who were selling Rs and 200sx's said potential buyers had been looking at the other as well. u can pick up a 2nd hand dc5r for about 30k now and an s15 for just under that, so still very close in value.

as for fuel economy.. i get about 425kms outa a tank, i don't know how much a tank is, maybe 50-55L? is that pretty good? that's a combination of vtec'ing 1/4 of the time and shifting up to 6th gear at 60km/h cruising the rest of the time.

cornering wise... i never ever ever imagined the integra could handle the way it does. it makes the most amateur driver feel like a pro. its so responsive. u can feel the car slipping out and u only have to back off the throttle to let it correct itself. so a driver can really feel the limits of the car. unfortunately, this usually instills a sense of confidence in the driver and when pushing it, it only takes that one random variable... the road integrity, traffic, a surprise of some sort, when ur pushing it and its down the canyon u go. i think that's why so many R's are written off. just my opinion, i may be wrong.

[Catcha]

actually the type R and s15s were very close in price. when i was shopping for mine it was gonna be one or the other at one stage. i steered towards the R for styling, insurance, space and a more complete package with the recaros, red interior and bodykit. but all of the people i met who were selling Rs and 200sx's said potential buyers had been looking at the other as well. u can pick up a 2nd hand dc5r for about 30k now and an s15 for just under that, so still very close in value.

as for fuel economy.. i get about 425kms outa a tank, i don't know how much a tank is, maybe 50-55L? is that pretty good? that's a combination of vtec'ing 1/4 of the time and shifting up to 6th gear at 60km/h cruising the rest of the time.

cornering wise... i never ever ever imagined the integra could handle the way it does. it makes the most amateur driver feel like a pro. its so responsive. u can feel the car slipping out and u only have to back off the throttle to let it correct itself. so a driver can really feel the limits of the car. unfortunately, this usually instills a sense of confidence in the driver and when pushing it, it only takes that one random variable... the road integrity, traffic, a surprise of some sort, when ur pushing it and its down the canyon u go. i think that's why so many R's are written off. just my opinion, i may be wrong.

that's about 12l/100km it's ok but standard Rex is like 550km for 55 litre tank so about 10l/100km off boost......big difference, and once tuned can get money power and same factory economy, with a GOOD tuner only

[CONAN]

Not many or else they wouldn't of killed off the Type R and S2000, if heaps of people brought them, they would still be avaliable for all to save up our hard earn dollars to buy.

What when did they kll of the S2000??? Didn't they just update it with a new interior/kit/wheels. Or am i getting you wrong..