So recently I have been noticing a lot of ITR parts being discontinued by Honda. I can understand that due to the age of the car. I also know that there is still a strong aftermarket support but there are just some things that should be OEM only. So from the OG's to the newbies... What ITR specific things would you stock up on? What would you buy now "just in case..." ?

 

x2 on this thread. I have been thinking the same as I plan on keeping my car for the foreseeable future. I have stashed away a few new OEM things :
- decals & badges
- o/s 11:1 pistons and rings
- one of those hot topic carbon radio delete panels
- shifter bushings
- cap, rotor, plugs and brake pads (can't see them being hard to get though)

Also grabbed some used OEM parts:
- Recaros
- rear seat
- Steering wheel
- Front lip
- Centre caps
- Windscreen
- Rear strut brace
- "Carbon" plug cover (hardly critical, just wanted it)

Would also consider getting new OEM:
- Front rotors (96 spec seem to be somewhat hard to get)
- Window mouldings
- Front lip
- Suspension bushes
- Rocker cover
- Key

I'm less worried about mechanical parts as I feel as they will be produced longer and are easier to get used. Interested to hear what everyone thinks though.

Also what parts are people needing that have been discontinued?

 

-The hood emissions sticker is discontinued and would be great to pick up if possible for people that have Jdm fronts and are in california or states that require this for smog.

-I have a spare new mid-pipe. Seems like a cool thing to have.

Would be interested to see what others say that is important to get now.

 

how do I find the hood emission sticker? My car has a JDM front without it.

 

Well you can't get it right now. So if you do ever come across it definitely get it. Maybe Honda will make some more in the future.

 

+1 on this thread! I'm stocking up on the badge and decals as well (will need a new decal set after paint too so might have to get 2 sets).

Items I have on hand after replacing with performance mods/parts
* USDM Exhaust Manifold (no heat shield though)
* USDM Steering Wheel with airbag intact

Other R specific items that are discontinued/or hard to find in mint condition

* Titanium shift **** (54102-ST7-Z00) can still buy new from dealer for $200+
* OEM Integra Car Covers (08P34-ST7-201) super hard to find and I've had very little luck
* Enkei 7 spoke wheels (Kaiser Silver Metallic) (42700-ST7-A61) plenty of used ones around still

 

Wow some of you guys have a lot of stock in parts sitting around haha. I keep a good supply of things on hand at any given time, but honestly most of my OEM items I have so much of are still easily available, i just have a lot on hand because i use the stuff. Scrap parts aside, in my home garage i have the following:
5 gallons Honda blue coolant
11 quarts Honda MTF
3 tubes HondaBond HT
13x A1 style (Filtech media) OEM oil filters
15x OEM drain plug washer
2x OEM P30 head gasket
new OEM P73 flywheel
2x OEM main PGM-FI relay
2 full sets OEM valve cover grommets
1 full set OEM valve cover bolt set
1 set OEM new PCT pistons
2 sets each OEM 2001 Type R front/rear brake pads
1 full set front/rear OEM rotors
2 OEM P72 Timing belts and Tensioner
2 OEM VTEC water pump assembly
1 full set OEM P72 bearing set
1 set new JDM P72 pistons
1 set new P72 Rods
1 new P72 oil pump
1 new P72 oil pan
4 freshly refinished OEM EK Civic Type R wheels wrapped in plastic.
OEM GSR Power Steering Pump
OEM Denso 190lph 96 Type R fuel pump.
Set of 4 new RDX OEM injectors.
brand new never installed USDM 4-2-1 cast Type R header w/ new OEM upper heat shield, gasket and lock nuts.
New OEM Civic Type R crank pulley
2 new OEM USDM S80 HLSD axles
1 set OEM Type R valve springs
2 OEM P30 valve cover gaskets
2 sets OEM spark plug seal
2 OEM cam seals
brand new DC5 Type R steering wheel
and last but not least, the pride of my new never used OEM parts collection, a factory fresh from Honda never installed in a vehicle D16Z6 cylinder head.

 

I just bought the center console armrest since mine is a bit hard and worn and I wasn't sure how well I could restore it via cleaning. I was surprised it is still available. I've also stocked up on emblems and stickers for if/when I repaint.

 

This is like a honda prepper list

 

The chap's not leaving anything to chance alright.

I've noticed over the years of reading classic car magazines that when cars go "classic" what is always damned hard to find down the line are the interior trim bits and bobs. Original mats and carpets get extremely rare over time. External badges and decals seem to prove an issue too. Items that are more likely to get taken out in minor "incidences" like bumpers and lights can also be a problem.

 

Items that get handled the most are always ideal to have spares of. Pedal covers, steering wheel, shift ****, floor mats, seat covers, high-use switches. If you have new-spares of those items, then the trick to care for everything else is simply never to actually touch it. Door panels are a big one. People that hang their arm out the window while driving or rest their elbow on, will find their door panels have lost texture & become permanently glossy where their arm rests. Switches are another. Typically the switches that get used the most will have a greasy smooth shiny appearance. The acids in your skin wear these surfaces to a smooth gloss finish over time. The less you actually touch them, the longer they will stay looking "new".

 

Where did you get that, I tried ordering it yesterday and they said it was not available..

 

USDM Acura Integra Type-R DC2 97-01 Red Stitched Alcantera Arm Rest - go!

 

Thanks man, ended up finding the part number and called in a favor at Acura, got it for cheapy cheap FTW

 

How cheap? I've seen them online for $130ish. I'd probably invest in a new one if it's cheaper (like under $100 shipped) since my alcantara is worn down like leather. I've used dilluted woolite to try to get it back but it's stilll not as soft as it use to be.

 

I want to get a replacement as well, how hard is it to swap my current badge onto the new one?

 

Definitely not that cheap lol. I couldn't find them online for less than $165 plus shipping

 

Will they be providing new emissions stickers? Thats an important necessity is it not?

 

Not hard at all, there are 4 screws holding the plastic mounting bracket to the actual armrest. Once you have that off there are 3 very fragile plastic dowels on the badge which slide through the armrest, 2 of which have small metal retainers. Carefully snip the retainers making sure not to break the plastic dowels. The badge will then slide out.

 

I hope so.

 

There's the rear "A" R emblem for sale on eBay for $14.99!! Better cop some now before price jumps back up! wonder if it's legit though

SALE! 1994-2001 Acura Integra Type R ITR Rear Badge Emblem "A" Logo | eBay

 

Even before I had purchased my ITR a couple of years ago I was fortunate enough to get most of the seat covers before they were discontinued never letting these beauties go