My '96 JDM ITR DC2

[Marky_J]

Hi guys, joined this site some time ago but never really got round to putting any pics or really using the site, so figured now was a good time to start!

My car is a '96 JDM Honda Integra Type-R. Owned it about a year now. Not really done a lot to it but i absolutely love the car as it is.

Mods done as follows:

• HKS Hi-Power exhaust with de-cat
• ITG carbon intake fitted to arc chamber
• 16" Gunmetal Buddyclub P1's with Hankook R-S2's
• 282mm Front brake upgrade with groved discs and DS2500 pads
• OMP rear strut brace
• C-Pillar Brace
• H-Brace
• OMEX sequential shift light
• Sabelt 3-point harnesses
• MC Stopper
• Avid Race Billet Torque Mounts
• Token bits of engine bling
• Token bits of JDM-ness inside

Not on my main PC at the moment so only got a couple of pics but you get the idea!

When I first bought it:

Now:

Comments welcome!

 

[chris frost]

sweet! i do love a clean dc2! whats the main difference between a 96 and a 98? i can see wheel differences but what else is there?

 

[Marky_J]

sweet! i do love a clean dc2! whats the main difference between a 96 and a 98? i can see wheel differences but what else is there?

Thanks!

Yeah, wheels are different and the back bumper is also different - '98 bumper comes down a little lower than mine like this:

There are a few other bits like gear ratios and i believe all '98 ITR's have air bags and ABS as standard (though i could be wrong there!).

 

[chris frost]

not major differences then

 

[Marky_J]

not major differences then

In a word, no!

 

[kennethkeaveney]

any pics of the interior?

any more plans?

 

[Edy]

not major differences then

I'd say a couple worth thinking about..

The 98 Spec R had a stainless header
The Final drive was 4.785 as to the 96's 4.4
The ports were buffed/polished by a precise machine
It had bigger rotors
plus the bigger rims
Rear lip on bumper

I'm a fan of any JDM ITR, but when they done the 98Spec R, it was made slightly better

 

[Marky_J]

any pics of the interior?

any more plans?

No interior pics yet - will get some soon though (when i've cleaned it better!)

Plans now are really just to enjoy driving it - i've added my own touches here & there & now i'd rather spend my money learning how she handles, and some track time of course. Also have a few bushes to change & generally keeping her on the road.

 

[Marky_J]

I'd say a couple worth thinking about..

The 98 Spec R had a stainless header
The Final drive was 4.785 as to the 96's 4.4
The ports were buffed/polished by a precise machine
It had bigger rotors
plus the bigger rims
Rear lip on bumper

I'm a fan of any JDM ITR, but when they done the 98Spec R, it was made slightly better

Well in the scheme of things i wouldn't say they're major differences, and there are many people who still argue that the '96 is the better. Personally i prefer the rawness of the '96 but each to their own i guess - thats what makes us all different

Though you have mentioned brakes which i must admit were the best upgrade i've done to the car! Can't believe how bad they are on the '96!!!!