Just curious what chassis pieces that the ITR has that a regular integra doesn't. I know the obvious ones such as the the upgraded front strut bar, the trunk bar, and the rear tie bar.

I'm pretty much on a crusade to stiffen up my chassis as much as possible and I figure OEM is the best way to go.

 

http://members.aol.com/josh3030/tech.html

1. Aluminum Strut Tower Bar
2. Performance Rod Added to Rear Cross Member
3. Rear Performance Rod
4. Thicker Rear Lower Arm Bracket
5. Thicker Rear Wheel Arch Extension
6. Thicker Rear Damper Gusset
7. Thicker Rear Roof Rail Upper
8. Thicker Rear Pillar Upper Girder
9. Increased Rear Wheelhouse Thickness

 

My guess is that most of that stuff is integral to the unit body. Doesn't look like I just bolt it on, unless anybody knows otherwise?

Acutally anybody care to explain what most of that stuff is? It's hard to vision without some pictures.


[Modified by DarksideDC4, 8:07 PM 2/14/2002]

 

the ITR has a differently stamped frame than the other integras....which is the main reason you cannot make a regular integra into a ITR

 

For the people that are visual learners:
http://autopedia.com/Acura/97_TypeRunitbody.html

 

FWIW, all the 97 ITR body panels, such as quarter panels, inner trunk panels, fenders and everything else are ALL different part numbers than the regular Integra. I realize that the quarter panel and door would be different due to the lack of door moldings, but the floor panel, inner quarter and front bulkhead are all different. Makes me wonder if all of them are stiffer or lighter, maybe?