Ok so, as I have posted before, I have a 93 GS. Several minor mods. I was doing some research today and decided I want to attempt a conversion to an XSi(minus the RHD). I know I need the B16, but other than that I wanted to know if anyone has experience with this and what else I will need to do this conversion.

 

depending on the extent of what you want to do converting to xsi can be easy or hard. i say hard because they're are things that a fanboy would only know and then a real enthusiast would know...the outside isn't that bad so if you're going for looks it'll be easy. stuff like one pieces, correct stickers, and side markers. b16 would be nice if you pop your hood. the interior is were us messed up big time when bring the da here. there's hella things that are better imo. but some of the stuff you would need a rhd conversion done to make it right.

goodluck and i hope this kinda helped.

 

Ok, thanks for your help. I already have most of the body work done, just need XSi sticker I'm for sure getting the B16A though. As far as the RHD conversion I'm not sure about it, but other than that what is different in the interior?

 

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I believe they have climate cotrol units, the cluster is obviously different, the seats, the back seats have head rests (baller). Maybe try getting a gathers stereo, although I heard they don't pick up any signals in the U.S. (correct me if I'm wrong). A jdm bumper with a bumper pole would be nice (what I have, minus the actual pole, since I sold it). It's all in the little detail.

 

Yeah, so I just realized I would be Fuxxed if it wasn't for car clubs and the net. None of my friends or family know **** bout some Japanese cars lol. But anyways I heard that the RHD conversion would be about 5k. EFF that. Sorry but that could be a ballin a$$ turbo. As far as the minor details I think I'll deal with those after I Get...
1.) B16A
2.) Tranny???(need help deciding which one)
3.) More Body Work(i.e. paint emblems and stickers)
4.) More info

But thanks for the help so far.

 

get a b16 tranny for your b16, that would be the best bet. i would try to get a full xsi swap from hmotors or something like that.

the reason i say you would need a rhd conversion is for stuff like the climate controls. and the glove box (which i think is one of the most gangsterest things to have on a da) but yeah they do get a little pricey. i would say for the most part try to get the rear seats with the head rest in them. (you could go out and spend big bucks on a real jdm one. or there's a way to do it with 4 door rear seats) oh yeah and i would get manual seat belts. canada has them too so it shouldn't be that bad. you can also get the jdm/canada-dm arm rest.

oh and for the outside i forgot to add power folding mirrors (straight gangsta to have)

 

graffiti used to have an xsi im sure he could direct you a bit. dont forget about the green 3rd brake light.

 

forgot about the

thin side moldings
integra horn button
and the light weight bumper support (front and rear)
window visors (dont kno if there considered jdm)

id say just get
b16 motor/tranny
jdm headlights
jdm bumper lights
jdm bumper pole
jdm side markers
jdm thin side moldings
jdm power folding mirrors
jdm window visors
jdm manual seatbelts
jdm integra horn button
jdm rear seats (headrest)
jdm emblems Front H, Rear H, "HONDA"
jdm decals "DOCH Vtec" and "Integra XSi"
jdm third brake light
jdm vin# badge
jdm personal box (ash tray)
jdm amber lights for your gauges and climate control
jdm gauges (Klm)


and if your ballin, RHD conversion with all the jdm parts..


Than Oem Paint, Carbon fiber hood and trunk, and some Mugen rims.

And thats wsup!



Modified by Ricextacy at 1:35 PM 8/10/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricextacy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">forgot about the

thin side moldings
integra horn button
and the light weight bumper support (front and rear)
window visors (dont kno if there considered jdm)

id say just get
b16 motor/tranny
jdm headlights
jdm bumper lights
jdm bumper pole
jdm side markers
jdm thin side moldings
jdm power folding mirrors
jdm window visors
jdm manual seatbelts
jdm integra horn button
jdm rear seats (headrest)
jdm emblems Front H, Rear H, "HONDA"
jdm decals "DOCH Vtec" and "Integra XSi"
jdm third brake light
jdm vin# badge
jdm personal box (ash tray)
jdm amber lights for your gauges and climate control
jdm gauges (Klm)


and if your ballin, RHD conversion with all the jdm parts..


Than Oem Paint, Carbon fiber hood and trunk, and some Mugen rims.

And thats wsup!

Modified by Ricextacy at 1:35 PM 8/10/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

you forgot then get a glock and a garage.

 

if you get a full swap ask for the jdm ys1 shortgeared tranmission!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HONDRETTI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">graffiti used to have an xsi im sure he could direct you a bit. dont forget about the green 3rd brake light.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricextacy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">forgot about the

thin side moldings
integra horn button
and the light weight bumper support (front and rear)
window visors (dont kno if there considered jdm)

id say just get
b16 motor/tranny
jdm headlights
jdm bumper lights
jdm bumper pole
jdm side markers
jdm thin side moldings
jdm power folding mirrors
jdm window visors
jdm manual seatbelts
jdm integra horn button
jdm rear seats (headrest)
jdm emblems Front H, Rear H, "HONDA"
jdm decals "DOCH Vtec" and "Integra XSi"
jdm third brake light
jdm vin# badge
jdm personal box (ash tray)
jdm amber lights for your gauges and climate control
jdm gauges (Klm)


and if your ballin, RHD conversion with all the jdm parts..


Than Oem Paint, Carbon fiber hood and trunk, and some Mugen rims.

And thats wsup!

Modified by Ricextacy at 1:35 PM 8/10/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

you forgot about the interior visors, gathers speakers, interior road flare, center console, tail lights (no reflectors), and interior door panels

OP: PM ME if you want a complete list of differences

it will NOT be easy to find all of these over here on u.s. shores

ht member jdm knowledge also currently owns an xsi

 

So idk why but it won't let me IM... Whatever but yeah i do want a complete list. I was thinking about getting a whole car from japan without an engine or tranny. but idk where to find one. Help plz, and aprox how much will this cost me? thanks

 

we can talk via pm when your trial status is up...pm me when trial status is over

 

oh graffiti and you made fun of my gsr lol thats dope u got a pic of your integra?

 

interior visors, gathers speakers, interior road flare, center console, tail lights (no reflectors), and interior door panels

Didnt kno there was jdm interior visors..is the mirror on the other side or something? if it is than u might as well just trade places with ur visors to the other side. or is the safety instruction in Japanese?

and *** gathers speakers. y go jdm for some cheap speakers.
and i did forget about the center console & road flares....
tailights....just go 90-91
and last y should u get jdm door panels when ur not doing a rhd conversion

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricextacy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">interior visors, gathers speakers, interior road flare, center console, tail lights (no reflectors), and interior door panels

Didnt kno there was jdm interior visors..is the mirror on the other side or something? if it is than u might as well just trade places with ur visors to the other side. or is the safety instruction in Japanese?

and *** gathers speakers. y go jdm for some cheap speakers.
and i did forget about the center console & road flares....
tailights....just go 90-91
and last y should u get jdm door panels when ur not doing a rhd conversion</TD></TR></TABLE>

i didn't say he should get these things or not...i simply stated other differences between usdm and jdm

 

o okay! peace!!!

 

Ok so update, I was searching and found out that a JDM shell is within my price range, but for an XSi I'm not sure this assumption is based on a 93 JDM DC. I can't find anything for the DA6. help please? and yes that means i want an RHD.

 

the body chassis over here was 1990-1993, but japan's production is labeled 1989-1992 for the "DA" integra.

 

Yeah I know that much, but I am having trouble finding one. Any Help for that?

 

tip: try looking for them in canadian automotive sites....

p.s. another difference between usdm and jdm that wasn't mentioned is that the japanese vin plate is located on the core support...

and of course the spare tire is different

 

yeah i definately think i need a shell vs just swapping out stuff. lol.
"It's not JDM until it's RHD" Well thanks but I don't know any of those sites, and which ones are good. Help?

 

I have the jdm XSi personal box/non smoker ash tray, H badges, XSi under hood liner, road flair, XSi DA8 sedan blue vin, fuse box cover, 2 Honda Access rhd dash mats, stupid rare NOS Honda Access rubber tire chains, Honda Access flashlight and first aid kits. And some rare XSi jdm catologs and the ever so rare oem/jdm 90-91 optional aero kit front lip. I also have a bunch of jdm sedan parts left. Its all for sale so pm me...


Modified by jdmda7 at 5:00 PM 8/13/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricextacy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">forgot about the

thin side moldings
integra horn button
and the light weight bumper support (front and rear)
window visors (dont kno if there considered jdm)

id say just get
b16 motor/tranny
jdm headlights
jdm bumper lights
jdm bumper pole
jdm side markers
jdm thin side moldings
jdm power folding mirrors
jdm window visors
jdm manual seatbelts
jdm integra horn button
jdm rear seats (headrest)
jdm emblems Front H, Rear H, "HONDA"
jdm decals "DOCH Vtec" and "Integra XSi"
jdm third brake light
jdm vin# badge
jdm personal box (ash tray)
jdm amber lights for your gauges and climate control
jdm gauges (Klm)


and if your ballin, RHD conversion with all the jdm parts..


Than Oem Paint, Carbon fiber hood and trunk, and some Mugen rims.

And thats wsup!

Modified by Ricextacy at 1:35 PM 8/10/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dont forget the...

rear parking pole
areo kit
rear window visor
spoiler
air refiner
optional shiftboot
armrest
seat covers
floor mats
2 diff teal 3rd brake lights
dash mat
map pocket
shoe holders
ski rack
rear fog light
moon roof visor
door gaurds
wheelwell gaurds
bumper protectors
dash compus
cargo net
baby seat
rubber tires chains
and more...

Iv got the stupid rare 1990 Honda Integra Honda Access catolog in front of me!