Didn't like some of the writing and blurry photos but here's the article.

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Thanks that was an interesting read. Apparently he revved the R to 9k rpm.

 

Author thinks a north american ITRs redline is 9200rpm. It was difficult reading after that lack of research.

 

Check engine light on while revving it up?

Ultra rare sunroof ITR ! lol

Cool article. It is hard to convey how much fun it is to drive an ITR.

 

Aside from a few inconsistencies, it's still a good read. Stuff like this only helps the legacy of these cars.

 

Yeah, but it's still a hacked-together piece, much like the car itself. Jalopnik writers are getting much worse than they once were.

 

mugen bumper and sideskirts really makes the car look more dated than it is. OEM is where its at.

 

That is the worst article about a Type R I have ever seen and I almost would bet that is not a real Type R.

 

the caR itself isnt the problem....

The entire point of this article is to re-live the car from yesteryear. To a time when most could only fan-boy over the coveted "Type R" and had to settle with a GSR etc etc.... And to highlight the FACTORY bred race pedigree that created this caR, its specialties, and comparisons to its raw nature feel against todays technology driven vehicles.

The caR in the article is so far gone from the FACTORY item that was created and as many of us agree almost perfect in stock form. IT DOESNT EVEN HAVE THE TYPE R STAPLE UNDER THE HOOD.... WRINKLE RED VALVE COVER.... Cmonnnn...So many mods that IMO completely change the look of this caR.... I personally think the Mugen kit is HIDEOUS looking... again my personal opinion but this is just the wrong caR to highlight for this kind of article....

Couldnt find anyone to let you drive their ITR?? You wanna feature mine? ****... Im sure theres a line of us that wouldnt mind their caR being a feature of how ******* amazing this animal is for the masses to see....

Lmk next time you wanna do a real article, I'll have the '97 all done by then..... and with a red valve cover.

 

Case in point... R was made to stand out

 

This guys ECU like most others on the market more than likely uses the CEL as a shift light at redline. I know my S300 does this.

 

I too cringed at the factual shortcomings and seeing the sunroof is criminal. Its more likely that its a GSR with a Type R dash installed

Nonetheless, any press is good press. The comments are great to read, a lot of fans.

 

That makes much more sense Thanks!

 

I agree. I think they just don't know where to find us. Since we hardly ever see an R on the road, it's easy to assume there aren't any out there.

But if writers came here they could find some good ones to drive. Or previously Itrca Forums (RIP).

 

They should come to ITR Expo.

 

Not sure if the thread below has anything to do with the above article.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/acura-...opnik-3173956/

probably not though because that was from 2013 lol

 

I'll ask the question I always asked...Is that a real Type R?

 

^^ is that one of your many awesome type r bring back to life projects??

 

Despite Jalopnik being crap, reading stuff like this still makes me smile. When I had the Integra GS (no -R), I wanted an NSX, but now that I have the NSX, I want an ITR...

 

Like others have said, any press is good press for these cars despite the inconsistencies. At least the owner has the whole Mugen theme going on. Those parts are not cheap nowadays.

<-----has the S300 CEL shift light as well.

 

DC2-ProdUcTiOnS;51304025]Case in point... R was made to stand out

LOVE THAT PHOTO

Toro Rosso