My first Integra DC2 'VTEC' experience !!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:08 pm
Have been looking at possible alternatives for the RX7 as I've had it 4 years in nov and looking for something a bit more practical, a bit cheaper to run but still fun. I'm always am towards japanese cars especially imports as without the salt on the roads they come over in mint condition and virtually rust free !!
Anyway I'd always liked the Honda Integra Type R (DC2 version) and saw one advertised in Norfolk so Em and I headed over there to have a look and sit in it etc.
We got there (I wont mention where because its not a registered trader on the forum) and had a good look around the car and the garage it was in. It sat alongside a white Type R, couple of Evos, EK9 Civic Type R, Porsche Carrera, a TVR of some sort and what can only be described as a beast.....it was a Ford GT40 replica (the 1960 version) that had just been built with a Rasch engine from the US....I was drooling like mad. Sadly I didnt have the 120k pennies to buy it.
Anyway we looked at the DC2 whilst asking a load of questions and the next minute I found myself nodding when I was asked if I'd like to test drive it. The seller drove the car out of the garage (they had to move the GT40 replica and I was hoping they would start it up but sadly not) and we headed down some country roads while the engine warmed up a bit then he let it loose !! My word I've never been down some country roads where a car hasnt rolled, jump, bump etc before and was mightily impressed by how it handled for a fwd'er, there was enough (not loads) of torque low down but if kept in VTEC it sang. But most importantly how jaw dropping and pure petrolhead porn the sound of a VTEC engine is !! Before I knew it I was given the keys to have a go, I couldnt get over how easy it was to drive and how well the chassis coped with our bumpy country lanes despite being pushed hard (yes I was pushing it more than I do my RX7). I just felt so confident with it and it was barking like a dog to be driven harder !!!
Overall I was thoroughly impressed with the Honda and it is definitely on my list of cars to own, whether it is the next one or not is still to be decided but it is the distinct favourite. Guess those of you who have owned one can agree.
Anyone wanna buy an FD ?!!!?
The funniest thing about the day was Emma saying to me that she hoped the next car wouldnt have everyone looking like crazy at the car and her sat in it and she wanted a nice subtle colour. When we got to the place she practically fell in love with a yellow Evo 5 and a red Evo 6 Tommi Mac.....the 2 brightest and gaudiest colours you could get !!!!!!
Anyway I'd always liked the Honda Integra Type R (DC2 version) and saw one advertised in Norfolk so Em and I headed over there to have a look and sit in it etc.
We got there (I wont mention where because its not a registered trader on the forum) and had a good look around the car and the garage it was in. It sat alongside a white Type R, couple of Evos, EK9 Civic Type R, Porsche Carrera, a TVR of some sort and what can only be described as a beast.....it was a Ford GT40 replica (the 1960 version) that had just been built with a Rasch engine from the US....I was drooling like mad. Sadly I didnt have the 120k pennies to buy it.
Anyway we looked at the DC2 whilst asking a load of questions and the next minute I found myself nodding when I was asked if I'd like to test drive it. The seller drove the car out of the garage (they had to move the GT40 replica and I was hoping they would start it up but sadly not) and we headed down some country roads while the engine warmed up a bit then he let it loose !! My word I've never been down some country roads where a car hasnt rolled, jump, bump etc before and was mightily impressed by how it handled for a fwd'er, there was enough (not loads) of torque low down but if kept in VTEC it sang. But most importantly how jaw dropping and pure petrolhead porn the sound of a VTEC engine is !! Before I knew it I was given the keys to have a go, I couldnt get over how easy it was to drive and how well the chassis coped with our bumpy country lanes despite being pushed hard (yes I was pushing it more than I do my RX7). I just felt so confident with it and it was barking like a dog to be driven harder !!!
Overall I was thoroughly impressed with the Honda and it is definitely on my list of cars to own, whether it is the next one or not is still to be decided but it is the distinct favourite. Guess those of you who have owned one can agree.
Anyone wanna buy an FD ?!!!?
The funniest thing about the day was Emma saying to me that she hoped the next car wouldnt have everyone looking like crazy at the car and her sat in it and she wanted a nice subtle colour. When we got to the place she practically fell in love with a yellow Evo 5 and a red Evo 6 Tommi Mac.....the 2 brightest and gaudiest colours you could get !!!!!!
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