aaron_integra

First off, I guess I should start out with what I've been driving over the past 5 years. I have a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4x2. 3.0 V6 with 290K. Solid truck, I've done quite a few mods and been fairly forum-active also.


I'm buying my friends 1995 Acura Integra LS. I'm stoked! I've always wanted a teggy, and at least I know the history of this one. I'd say it's about 95% stock, 70k on the engine, needs some TLC. Driving to work and back is costing me about $15/day in the ranger.

She's had it for about 4 years...and it finally happend. Stolen. The car was missing for about 4 days, and during that time we kinda lost hope, and she bought a new car. Well...today we got the call we've been waiting for..."We found your car"....and fully intact, just about. The outside keyhold is a little jacked...and they look the radio...but left a different one in the car (Other than personal contents thrown all over). She confronted them right before they sped off, and we are assuming why that's why the car was just dumped right up the road.

Right when we picked it up. I'm signing papers in a few days, just going to work on cleaning it and everything until then.

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slowDB7

looks like its a good start, but ditch those wheels asap

aaron_integra

Yeah buddy, thanks! I know...aside from the uglyness, they have quite a bit of clear-coat damage.

slowDB7

what are your plans for it, or just keep it stock?

aaron_integra

I want to do basic things like HID's, tint the windows, speakers and a new deck, wheels. Maybe do some leather seats.

I don't want to get too into the lowering / engine mods and everything like that. I need to keep MPG's. Just want a clean stockish ride haha.

slowDB7

first you should get a good alarm, incase they decide to steal it again

look on your local craigslist for gsr seats, they are usually leather.

and ive heard mixed review on putting hids in the oem integra projector lights, i dont see how it would be bad, maybe someone else will chime in.

your plans sound good

aaron_integra

Yeah thanks man. I have HID's in my stock ranger lights and they work awesome. Going to look into Alarms/kill switches soon. She actually moved up to Tacoma....and that where it happened at a park and ride. I live like 20 minutes from town...85% safe at home, but need to get something to park at work. I had my ranger broken into before ugh.

slowDB7

man im glad i live in an area where people dont break into cars very often

aaron_integra

Me too haha. Going to start locking the gate though.

doood

iTrader: (1)

what the **** is the jdm life?

B_Swapped93

^x2

S2BumpsticksGSR

Washington has busloads of tweekers- those m/f will steal anything for a bag of dope.

Mystral Hawk

Haha welcome Aaron! Funny enough, you have/had the same vehicles I have/had...

My wife drives my old 2002 Ranger XL 3.0 V6 with only 90k (I hate it...well not really...but, it's been nothing but problems. Had to replace oil switch, cam sync, idler pulley, fuel pump, still has the timing gasket problem common to the 3.0, etc.) I mean yeah it runs well, but after putting way more work into it than I should.

But I drive a 94 LS with 260k and have had no significant maintenance issues.

So if you're coming from the Ranger, you're going to be in for a treat!

aaron_integra

Haha thanks! The ranger has been in the shop a few times to say the least. Awesome truck though, not toally sure if I'm going to sell it or not. I would not get **** for it, and that sucks cause it's really nice. Expo leather etc...

von_clutch

Champ white on R wheels = WIN

aaron_integra

I need to do something....haha. That would be sick

aaron_integra

Cleans up alright!

von_clutch

just a suggestion

aaron_integra

Love the wheels and the 98+ haedlights.

The grill/lip....is that also because it's a 98+ front end or is that a custom bumper/grill?

S2BumpsticksGSR

That's oem later model integra bumper cover and oem type r lip. As far as those wheels, you have to convert hubs to 5lug type r...

aaron_integra

Ah cool. Thanks for the info. I have so much to learn

Decatur Racer

iTrader: (1)

keep the 95 front end and do the the 95 type r lip

9d2blkDA

The body is so smooooose ! lol but i gotta ask , how much did you get your teg for ?

aaron_integra

3k. Not too bad of a deal in my book.


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OGxruiner

yeah, don't be one of those asshats that puts HIDs in projector housings. it may work great for you but BLINDS other drivers. and i hope someone keys your car or dumps air craft paint remover all over it if you do.