New to Type R. Few questions

[xzbit]

Have a look at this

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46075

was posted a little while ago on things to look for to tell if its a real type R!

Hope it helps and good luck!

[dc2r]

Is the cabin noise really loud whilst driving as the reviews say?
It is louder than other cars due to no sound deadening, however you get used to it and it sounds so sweet...

How to tell that it is a genuine type r?
B18C7 engine with LSD, badge number under handbrake, recaro seats, 5 lug wheels, full interior (steering wheel, cf inserts, etc), and easiest way is to bring an ITR owner with you to inspect and drive it...

Are the type R's all suppose to hav red coloured calipers? (as the one i looked at didnt)
They're not supposed to have coloured calipers AND the 1999 and 2000 model ITR had grey calipers, whereas the 2001 models had their calipers "gold" plated to prevent rust...

What are common issues with it?
There shouldn't really be any as it is a well built car. But theft of badges and seats is a common issue... Gears crunching and eating oil is two of the most common issues I hear about, but most should have no issues at all...

Anything in particular i should look at when purchasing one?
Check that it has been serviced every 10000 kms, but most ITR owners do at least an oil change every 5000kms.

[aiYa]

Thanks for everyones reply.

Im going to have the car checked out by my mechanic tomorrow. Will ask for a full compression check and so forth. Hopefully it all goes through well with no problems.

[1900-hustler]

should save urself a few hundred by jus gettin someone who has owned an ITR and can test it for you.. compression tests are a waste cos u can easily tell urself if the cylinders arent firing properly..

jus get the normal road inspection if u really want.. but screw the comp test

[Q_ball]

Try this thread,

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18699

Basically answers majority or questions to do with ALL Integras.
If that doesnt help, try the threads that ppl have posted up for ya.

Search is ur best friend

[Diablo6298]

they also dont have a sunroof, thats a pretty good way to start off =]

[Iwishiwasa Type R]

they also dont have a sunroof, thats a pretty good way to start off =]

mine does... it comes as a dealer option after the car hits australian shores.. but your right.. straight from the factory they do not have sunroofs.

[mrwillz]

carbon fibre except for the passenger side air vent. Strange but true

lol yeah
its a weird one, like they forgot one side only
in every type r its like that

[Diablo6298]

mine does... it comes as a dealer option after the car hits australian shores.. but your right.. straight from the factory they do not have sunroofs.

didnt know that, ive never seen a real type r with a sunroof. but they are cool so i dont know why you wouldnt want one

[dan_lee]

take one for a drive.

when i took one for a drive, i didn't mind the cabin noise, suspension setup or steering weight. it was just a really well balanced car.