First off I searched and even Googled and couldn't come up with anything. I'm planning on taking a look at a '97 soon and just wondering if there were any major changes in the ITR's lifespan? Besides colour is one year more desirable? In advance thanks for any input.

 

Just that and some (aero) front and rear bumper differences, most people I think would rather have the CW 97s since it was the first year of the R for the U.S.

Everyone knows the PYs are faster though...

 

00 and 01 have a different intake cam.

 

I'd rather have a '97, honestly.

You live in the Manchester right outside of Fayetteville, correct? I'm heading up towards that area to visit Steezy in the next few weeks, if you'd like, I'll take you for a ride in my bolt on '00, so you have something to compare a '97 to.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JjuuN R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Everyone knows the PYs are faster though...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Incorrect. CW &gt; PY

 

Fiat &gt; Type-R

 

the rear brake caliper mounts and brackets differ from 97 to 98+.

 

^ True, I forgot about that.

 

maybe this will help better.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=34H2MCPEUV8

 

For USDM R's- besides the cam and brake differences the steering rack ratio and ride height are different on the 01' model vs. other years. -15.8:1 vs 16.0:1 and 5mm lower all around.
also the 98'and up abs systems are about 12lbs lighter and come with a/c.

 

97 has different bumpers.

 

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Incorrect. CW &gt; PY</TD></TR></TABLE>

Incorrect again. NBP &gt; FBP&gt; CW &gt; PY

 

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Incorrect again. NBP &gt; FBP&gt; CW &gt; PY </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1997:

* First year for production
* Offered in Championship White only
* A/C Optional

1998:

* Integra Received Facelift (Front and Rear bumper changes)
* Offered in Championship White Only
* Rear Wiper added
* Steering wheel has an Acura emblem embossed on the face of the airbag cover
(1997s say "ACURA" across the front)

1999:

* Not offered in the United States

2000:

* Color Change - Offered in Phoenix Yellow and Flamenco Black Pearl
* New Shift **** - Titanium look ****
* Different Intake Camshaft used more resembling the JDM Civic Type-R Intake Cam
* ECU wiring and programming different
* Faux carbon fiber inserts added to trim center console and vents.
* Wheels were changed to Gunmetal Gray
* More Responsive Steering Rack, Ratio Changed to 15.7:1 from the 97/98 16.1:1
* Air Conditioning became standard equipment

2001:

* Color change - Flamenco Black Pearl Discontinued and Nighthawk Black now offered.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Oh, and BTW....<FONT SIZE="15">[b]FBP &gt; *[b]</FONT>

 

fairly yellow...thats the spot

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Soichiro’s way &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For USDM R's- besides the cam and brake differences the steering rack ratio and ride height are different on the 01' model vs. other years. -15.8:1 vs 16.0:1 and 5mm lower all around.
also the 98'and up abs systems are about 12lbs lighter and come with a/c.
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Actually you are wrong....the USDM 97 ITR's had the same exact ABS system as the 98+. Now the JDM 96-97 ITR's had the older heavier system. Ask me how I know....

 

Thanks for the correction. <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EG6-DC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Actually you are wrong....the USDM 97 ITR's had the same exact ABS system as the 98+. Now the JDM 96-97 ITR's had the older heavier system. Ask me how I know.... </TD></TR></TABLE>