trading my 180sx for an integra advise pls

[bluebird]

I went from a SR20DET equipped car. I lasted 7 months in the Integra VTiR, and went back to RB25DET power. I simply couldn't adjust to the lack of power & torque (low / mid range power) - if I purchased a Type R, that might have been different, but they are more expensive.

You'll be disappointed by a STOCK VTiR - you can make them into a great car, but in stock form they are very over-rated by Honda fanatics.

You'll be going backwards in terms of a "drivers car", unless you put money in on mods

My opinion, anyway.

Cheers,
Tommo.

[Benji]

i disagree, i used to drive a 2L turbo and i was very surprised and impressed when i test drove a VTIR, for a 1.8L it has decent power, i loved it.

[DHOCHKG]

Hi all,
i am now too..and i used to own a 90 integra LS but then i sold it..cos the KM scared me it done almost 300,000 so i got myself a 180sx....after a few month found tubro is too much for me...!too much?yeah too much to care of,too much money spend on it..!
So now i am SURE that Integra is my type of car...!
the power output etc...is just WOW....!

so atm im selling my 180sx and aiming for a 94+integra Vti...
wat price range im looking for..?
and wat should i check before purchase?

THank....

[vti-r teg]

I may consider selling my 97 vti-r if I am offered a resonable price

[CONAN]

ahhh them turbo cars, to much hot air!

[Benji]

DHOCHKG: my brother got a stock 97 vtir with 110,000km and full honda service history for $15k a few weeks ago, so you should be able to get one for around that price.

[GSI-PSI]

I may consider selling my 97 vti-r if I am offered a resonable price

whats a reasonable price because im after 1?

[Speeder]

Okay let's put it this way, in term of power and sratight line performnce stock ITR dc2 is around the same as a stock s15. in term of overall performace, as the ITR is a much more purpose built car for racing, it is faster than a s15. However s15 can be fast too, but not in its stock form. also as we all know s15 have huge poteintial for drag and drit, which ITR can never dream of doing.

Honda performace cars is about balance, not muscle (Bruce lee vs mark tayson )

Its funny how you say the 2cars have similar power...yes they have similar hp, but what effectiviely makes a difference is the torque, all hondas lack bottom-mid end torque, and thats a more of a factor when it comes down to speed. I agree that ITR is very concentrated car, ready to be tracked from the factory, but you said purpose build for racing....yes the ITR is a racey car, but what about a RWD turbo??? I believe true sports cars are rwd, but the ITR is a very good package especially for an FF. I have been and driven a few nissan rwds and it takes more skills to drive them quicker then our FWD, and that is why some people on here says they can beat a s13-s14 from the lights etc because some-majority of drivers with high powered rwd cars can't drive or don't want to risk destroying their ride.

Back to topic:
Hey I reckon keep your S13, it sounds very nice, but then again integras are more fuel friendly and most likely cheaper to run in overall expenses.
either way good luck!

[10KRPM]

Its the torque that is the difference. As much as we want to, most of us cannot afford to have 2 performance cars in the same garage. To me the Type R...when fully modded as mine is, is too focused in its use and therefore useless to me due to the fact that i cannot drive at the track every weekend and 2..you cant drive like your on the track on the street .

I could change a few things on the type R and make it "softer" but then thats a band aid solution. No i think i will go back to turbos when i have the chance...turbo 6 that is

Also..i drive on the highway allot...so thats what makes it more worse owning a type R....didnt use to but new gf lives an hour away and so ....

Also with regards to the performance...yes it is reasonably close to the other cars but it does so by working harder (reving higher).

[jaeyon]

Hi all,
i am now too..and i used to own a 90 integra LS but then i sold it..cos the KM scared me it done almost 300,000 so i got myself a 180sx....after a few month found tubro is too much for me...!too much?yeah too much to care of,too much money spend on it..!
So now i am SURE that Integra is my type of car...!
the power output etc...is just WOW....!

so atm im selling my 180sx and aiming for a 94+integra Vti...
wat price range im looking for..?
and wat should i check before purchase?

THank....

i pity the fool who'd much rather a vtir over a 180. if it aint type r, theres no point getting it,you obviously do not own a 180, and i also assume you do not have your licence and have never actually sat in a real car. you should read what you have posted, then smack your head against the wall as you are wasting our air. IMHO youd be so much faster then a vtir in a straight line you woulnd't have to worry about corners. that or you dont know how to drive.

[bennjamin]

FYI a 180 is a boat with a turbo. Altho it needs less mods to make it quick , it Needs much more work to make it handle good.

Let this thread die - and open up your perspective. There are many far better cars than 180s

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