beezracing

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Beautiful car, great work!

avidjames

Thank you so much for all the comments, the wheels are 16x7 et43 with 205/45/16 RSR's fitted

haha thanks mate, I am going to keep the UKDM tails for now!

Just a quick update regarding the car, I have a rolling road booked for April and Nurburgring in June and I needed a new manifold.

After lots of reading about which one to get, I ended up getting the Tegiwa TODA V2 replica as the original is the best manifold for a B series.

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Tegiwa TODA V2 rep manifold by AvidJames, on Flickr

Thanks for reading!

James

avidjames

Hey Guys,

Thought I would post a quick update, the manifold is now fitted along with a new set of front drop links and also had the tracking done.

The manifold feels a lot better than the 96spec, but I haven't had a chance to go for a long drive due to work!

Quick picture from my iPhone:

B18 by AvidJames, on Flickr

Cheers,

James

h22-eg-hatch

iTrader: (1)

Sweet car.
I noticed that this type R still has the sound deadining rubber stuff on the chassis. Is that normal for a "euro" type R. I know that the usdm and jdm versions don't have that from factory. ... Just curious.

gangstakid27

Just a quick question, do most guys in the UK prefer the UK ITR or the JDM ITR? I read somewhere that UK spec ITR's hold more value but I can't confirm this.

2dr CRX

Depends on taste, personally I wanted a jdm spec but due to insurance it had to be a 98+ model which is rare as f#ck to find for sale and often costs more, so I got a uk spec instead and am very happy with my purchase.

Uk spec goes for £3000-£5000
Jdm spec goes for £4000+ (98+ spec often goes for £5000+ only seen 1 for sale)

gangstakid27

Ahh OK I see because in the USA itrs in general are basically extinct and resell for a lot, I was just wondering if their getting any more rare by you guys . Also, your itr is immaculate man, just absolutely gorgeous. Champion ship white is definitely the best color on a R!

2dr CRX

Yes last I checked there was about 6 for sale in the whole of the UK so getting very rare also this is not my R its the OPs I have a nhbp R, I was just responding to your post as I am also from the UK

gangstakid27

WOW only 6? I mean I figured that year by year Type R's are becoming more rare, especially the JDM ones seeing how they probably get cut up for parts and what not and also a lot of them have been used and abused as track rats and such, I honestly think in 5-8 years there going to be VERY hard to find and will be worth a lot. Sorry about that lol!!!! nhbp is also a very good color, very crimson like.

avidjames

haha yeah they are going to be very rare some day! A lot of them are rusty over here in the UK so get broken

Hey man, where abouts are you looking? I had the rear end rebuilt and the underside undersealed so it may be that!

We get very bad salt on the road in winters over here so pretty much all UKDM's and JDM's are undersealed to stop any rot or rust on the chassis

Just a quick update on the DC2, I traveled up to see Micky to pick up a pristine UKDM bonnet from him. I managed 342 miles on one tank so very happy with that!

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

I got it home and tested it out, then gave it a quick polish!

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

It needs fresh paint as the colour match isn't 100% perfect, but I will ask TGM to do it later in the year

I actually received another bonnet, but it was delivered damaged. I am giving away so if any one is intrested, please get in contact!

Yesterday I had a rolling road planned with a few friends from the Audi sport forum.

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

As you can see, it made 204.1bhp and 140.1lb-ft! Very happy with the results

After that, I drove in to London for some nightime photography and didn't get back until 4AM haha

DC2 updates by AvidJames, on Flickr

Thanks for reading and apologies for all the pictures!

James

KraZyCHOWMEIN

Holy crap I didn't know the hood would fit in the car. I've had a tool chest/box and a BBQ in my R but that's awesome!

avidjames

Hey Guys,

Just a quick update on this as I have been meaning to post about my trim to the Nurburgring in June, but still need to finish off the pictures/video so will post a full write up shortly! It was the trip of a lifetime and will be going back next year for sure!

Just one picture of mine on the Ring for now! I'll get the full post finished by the end of the week.

Integra Type R by James Butler, on Flickr

I've decided to refresh the front end and finally fit Mick's old bonnet that is rust free! So that meant buying new bolts for the front end, plus badges..

Image2 by James Butler, on Flickr

In the time since I've been back, I had my steering wheel refurbished by Royal Steering wheels and it has come up amazingly!

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Steering wheel refurb by James Butler, on Flickr

Currently it's off at the bodyshop being resprayed, but I stripped down the front and cleaned and replaced what I could in the last few weeks! I also changed a electric motor in the headlight for the adjusters, as my passanger side had failed.

Thanks for reading!

James

LUV4JDM

iTrader: (2)

Very nice example! Steering wheel looks amazing indeed

94rs-turbo

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omg that steering wheel amazing! how much was that

g3teg97

The steering wheel looks amazing.

white rocket

Looking good