My 2nd DC2R Honda Integra Type R

[pbk1776]

Definately Option 3 and attend trackdays with it! Would be nice to have another DC2R on the track

Spot on Benny

[Setanta]

Option 1 but with a few tweaks (suspension refresh etc is a great start), height drop, maybe at most JDM nose so that it's "stock" but tweaked.

I'm a sucker for the JDM factory look though so I'm biased.

[rG`]

Back in black, stick to stock I say :thumbs:

[k20eg]

option 1 for sure. Its way to clean to molest.

[ievaq8]

option 3 for me............but definatly NOT hks turbo kit....LOL

go and get urself a quality full-race or spoolin performance kit from USA.....

[waiwong38]

option 3 for sure

[aj008]

Congrats on the purchase... it is clean. If you decide to sell the JDM 16s, let me know!

The factory DC2r antenna is alot taller, too high it makes me want to disconnect the one on my ITR.

[cordz]

congrats dude!

would love for you to do option 3 so i can have you as a test dummy before i decide to build a track reliable 200 FwkW B18c. :P I'm doing mine in a few years after i look at suspension and weight loss. Power and engine capability is the last on my list due to its one dimensional gains.

Don't know why you would choose HKS though for the snail option. All they offer is log manifolds and T3 sized turbos. You want a boosted B18 look no further than the US of freakin A.

[justinfox]

Finally an update!

The car has been my trusty daily driver since I bought it, and whilst I was initially upset with the lack of torque (given that I came from owning a Golf GTI) I'm finding myself liking the car more and more.

Last week the car had it's 175,000KM service at TOP ONE AUTO (http://toponeauto.com.au/). Dedy found that there was water in the boot due to leaking seals, he's got these on order from Honda. I'll fit them as soon as they get in. He also found a broken rear engine mount. That got me thinking about replacing all the engine mounts, and basically started the whole - should I mod it, or should I just freshen it up state of thinking all over again.

After doing my head in (as I do) I've decided to just to freshen up the car and keep it stock. I've always felt that the steering isn't as sharp as a DC2R should be so bushings had to be replaced, the clutch pedal is so wussy you could put it down with your pinky, it takes up a bit late too which I gate so I wanted to change that too. I also felt the shifter wasn't as notchy and tight as it should be. I did think it could be because of the broken rear engine mount, but I was up for a shifter bushing replacement too.

I dropped in to visit Zi, Yonas and David at the new JDMyard (http://www.jdmyard.com/). Damn it's massive! I love it! They've got a workshop now too, so I just left the car with them overnight. This is what I ended up buying:

Exedy sports organic clutch kit
Exedy lightened flywheel
Honda OEM clutch master cylinder
Hardrace engine mounts
Hardrace shifter bushing
Hardrace front lower control arms
Hardrace front compliance bushing set
Hardrace front sway bar bushing set
Hardrace front upper arm bushing set
Hardrace rear lower control arms
Hardrace rear sway bar bushing set
Hardrace rear sway bar end links
Hardrace rear sway bar collar bushing set
Motul Gearbox oil

Here's how it went down:


JDMyard have 2 hoists now.


Exedy lightened flywheel and sports organic clutch kit.


Hardrace goods.


More Hardrace goods!


Broken rear engine mount.


Honda OEM clutch master cylinder.


Gearbox out.


Flywheel installed.


Clutch installed.


Hardrace front upper arm bushing set.


Hardrace front compliance bushing set.


Control arms, you can see the old stuff was off centre already.




Old vs New sway bar bushings.






REVIEW:

Note: I've not yet had a wheel alignment, but of-course there were some major differences instantly apparent.

Engine mounts: First thing I noticed when turning the key was the extra vibration from the engine mounts. Unlike a DC5R, there's definitely no doubt at all that your car is on! The steering wheel visually shakes! I can understand how some people would absolutely hate this (shakes even more when A/C is on), but I've always upgraded engine mounts for more feel, especially the feeling of more response when accelerating. One thing I didn't count on was a lot of extra engine noise. The sound literally fills the cabin now and I love it!

Clutch/Flywheel: The clutch was the next thing I noticed, it's meaty and punchy now (where it was crazy soft and sticky before), what's best is that it takes up very early making the car much easier to drive both smoothly, and more aggressively. The lightened flywheel is instantly apparent as well when clutching in from high revs.

Hardrace bushings: Strangely the first thing I noticed with the upgraded bushings was more braking power. The brake pedal is a lot grabbier now. I put this down to less movement in the suspension. The vague "play" in the steering wheel is gone, where before I could move the steering wheel a little left and right and have the car not move at all, it's now connected. The shifter bushing kit has given me back that nice notchy feel when slotting into gear, still doesn't feel as tight as a really fresh DC2R though, perhaps my gearbox is just a little tired.

So as I write this I'd much rather be out there driving what feels like my brand new DC2R. I'll book in for a wheel alignment and report back ASAP.

[tinkerbell]

top work Justin!

if it is still notchy after a while, you could try Honda MTF as well...

[DC2R]

Nice, I was thinking of replacing my bushings with the hard race kit also. Not sure how noticeable it would be though. If it was a big improvement over stock 13 year old ones then I would for sure.

[Karl]

What did the bushes all cost you and install price?

[plAythiNG]

have a look at hard-race.com.au and call around for a quote.

[Karl]

thankyou

[justinfox]

To be honest the price of installing all the buishes was way cheaper than I thought it would be. I know for sure I couldn't do it on my own, if I had to, it would probably take me 3 weeks or more!!!!!!

Best bet: Call Yonas, Dave or Zi for a quick quote.