Just purchase a new R last 2 months busy working no time to post.
And have to do alots of modified SO here we go bro and sister..
This is my project car Love . Acura TL 2012 that is my daily driving and go to work < The ITR for only for cruising garage keep all the time..
Here some update of my R ... Stay tuned.
NExt project will be
JDM OEM hid conversion Spoon Caliber brake, Spoon front lip OEM optinal side kirt Rear valences then will paint the car next year.
I don't like the stock Type R so that a reason i wana to modified my car the way i wana to be...












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Nice upgrades, now just take the black off the top

 

NICE!!!

 

Please don't butcher up another cw R for a jdm front end!!!!!!! That front is played and stupid!!!!

 

My wheels look great

What exhaust is that ?

 

Is there a theme to/reason for the mods or are you just throwing parts on it to throw parts on it?

 

Im wondering the specs on the wheels? specs offset and tire size please> the volks look great!

 

16x7 42 offset if I remember correctly !

 

What do most car owners do, just throw parts on it, ie pick out parts/upgrades they like and add them to the car. While I agree lego building is a process we should all avoid, its inevitable for a new car owner not to swap out various parts in their pursuit of mods. Kindergarten rules still apply. If you want to help, offer advice instead of put downs.

 

Any chance youre selling your stock seats?

 

Congrats on the R. Looking good so far

 

yup.......love it in this pic.... idk how i feel about the two tone...but your on a good track otherwise...

 

I asked a question to OP. While you may have a theory about it, I was waiting to see what OP said before I said anything more.

Your theory seems to work for the average kid who buys a 98 Civic Ex, but usually ITR folks know what they bought and how good the car is stock. They plan their mods accordingly, not just what they can pickup locally on craigslist or @ a JDM swapmeet.

 

Looking well.Wish i was living over there,you have so much tunning companys that can tune honda's/acura.

 

Nice collection of parts. Good luck with your build

 

Thanks for the wheel bro they looking good on my car.
16x7 42 offset 205-45-16 for the tire
J'S RACING Titanium Exhaust System FX 60RR Integra Type-R DC2

 

below the glass looks good.... paint the rest of the car before you do anything else, doesn't looks good at all, its not an NSX lol

 

Cuz the last owner paint the black on the roof i didn't like it also. Next year will do JDM conversion then gonna paint the car ...I wish i can afford another NSX that my dream car too.

 

Again, what is your goal with this car? From the looks of some of those pics, you should probably stop spending money on Ti exhausts and Volk wheels and spend some on getting the car back to good running/looking shape. I'm sure it is in need of bushings and it certainly appears to be missing some bits and pieces under the hood.

Plus, you have to de-rice what the previous owner did.

Just IMO.

 

The price point for ITR"s has long been in the Civic EX category. I bought my second 98 for $2500 in 2010. Has prices has fallen, more and more have been able to afford. I am a fan of guidance and steering new owners (regardless of the car) towards methodical modding, you win more flies with honey.

 

My Goal is making my car look nice first.

 

This really sounds like a nagging mother here. You can't force your ideals on another person. He just bought the car, let him have fun with it. You certainly won't reach your goals of steering the kid towards putting the money into what you/others feel best. It's his choice, let him do what he pleases. While your requests may be justified, the OP has to see them as justified and respect your opinion to follow suit. The current approach does not seem fruitful. I suggest hitting the back button or changing your tone/angle.

In the end its his car, his money, and there may not be any goals at the moment. As a community we can offer advice when asked or offer insight as needed. I would emphasize offer there, rather than bantering. Harsh, but I think you are being harsh to this kid. Do you want him to stick around and get plugged into the community or walk away thinking the "ITR community on honda-tech sucks."

 

Everybody have a different ideas to do with the car. The reason I don't like the stock ITR look that why i wana to do something different. As long my car looking nice and fast the way it be. I'm happy for it . Money is money, I Paid how to Play...

 

I don't need the lecture and frankly this forum is long past offering any valuable info unfortunately (or it was all done by 2003). In '04 had this same post of come up, everyone would have been steering him toward fixing what was broken first, then doing bling later. Obviously though, people are going to do what they want to, regardless of any internet advice. He posted it up to show off his JDM parts and that's about it. You can swat flies with a swatter or lure with honey, but it really isn't going to matter either way in the grand scheme of things.

As for ITRs being $2500, *any* with under 100K and are somewhat stock/clean title/not wrecked are still going to sell for far more than that, so I don't consider what basically amounts to a more complete shell even being in the discussion.

And I'm not sure I care at this point. Not being an @ss, I just don't really care. Been around for far too long and seen folks come and go. But, it is easy to weed out those who appreciate the car/know the history and what it is about from those who want it for the bling/name cachet.

Oh well.

 

Subscribed for the drama...

Love the new upgrades. There's nothing wrong with having a type R as a garage queen. Keep up with the good parts.