cstone

I was just curious if anyone has some insite into why ITRs have a Honda badge instead of an Acura badge. Is it just because Honda is the mother company?

SoTexDC2

All USDM ITR's had Acura badges when they were new. Some owners choose to switch them out for Honda badges, for whatever reason.

Some of those who convert to a JDM front end, JDM wheels, etc. change the badges to reflect the overall theme they are going for.

Personally, I like the OEM Acura badges. If for some reason I had a JDM front Integra or ITR, I would leave the Honda emblems off.

del gers

well in japan. an integra is honda not acura

cstone

oh ok that clears it up. i just have never noticed one with an Acura badge on it.

alfredojohnston

its because the honda badge is swapped for an acura badge, its a rare mod that only certain people can aquire. if you come across it you should think twice because that honda badge was probably not on the car when it was sold

Ben850

FYI the "Acura" brand only exists in North America. They say that they had a hard time selling a Honda as a luxury car here, so they created Acura.. yadda yadda

Little_Nolan

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its becuase a bunch of queeeer azz jdm fan boi's put them on their cars to be super cool.


how ghey

soulassassin13

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Hater!

SoTexDC2

I believe Honda has extended the Acura brand to other markets as well, recently.

soulassassin13

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I think they were referring to the companies name when the car was released. Yes, the Acura brand now exists in Japan.

cstone

personally i like the Acura badge better. thanks for the info guys. i love ITRs. when i can afford to buy, insure, and house one i will have it. even in the area i live in i would never consider owning one and not garaging it at all times when i wasnt driving it. even though we have nearly 0 cars stolen annually, i would be way too paranoid. and on top of that i wouldnt want to leave it in the weather

bluebomber

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I can't tell if you're serious, or if this is some kind of brilliant sarcasm.

soulassassin13

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I want to take it as sarcasm.

srt4mike

My sentiments EXACTLY. I'm in the exact same boat.

Todd00

Yeah, people do it just to be different. Otherwise, I think it looks silly. Plus, genuine DC2R 'H' badges aren't exactly cheap.

What's even better are the folks who put the H badges on their cars yet leave the USDM front end, the 'Acura' on the steering wheel, 'Acura' on the radio, etc. That looks really silly.

irev210

Don't forget UKDM/EDM/ADM models

those where hondas with "USDM" front ends with all honda logos

I think the euro "HONDA" logo looks pretty good *shrug*

jdm_dc_fan

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He layed it on pretty thick.

B18_kidd

I think its because 37.6% of all honda owners are posers. Not everyone is a ricer, but there are enough of them out there to set the tone for the community.

Do what you want .......yes its your car
I'll do what i want - which is ROFL at your car .. kthxbye

Todd00

Each continent got a slightly different Integra Type R (RHD, front end, rear end, interior, colors, etc). And it's still ricey to swap badges.

DC5_lov3r

a very "sensitive" subject.

PaulMc

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Agree.


Indeed. ITR's sold in the US should have A badges on them, H badges are for Honda Integras, and H badges are ricey on cars that are sold as Acura's.

cstone

i think my favorite are civics with Acura badges. LOL now thats rice!

i really dont understand badge swapping.... its ghey if you ask me. i'm not really into jdm conversions either though. i would buy a jdm car if i wanted the jdm front clip.

irev210

apparently you have never been to Canada where they sell civic's under the Acura brand.

92hatch!

its all honda...so who cares?

Todd00

They are Civic chassis and powertrains, but they also have revised exterior styling and much nicer interior than what we get on our Civics in the US. This has been happening since at least the 6th gen chassis.

I honestly prefer the Acura CSX Type-S to the USDM Civic Si sedan.