I traded my S2000 for a type r. It's currently in transport. I'm beyond happy to be the proud owner of a type R again. I had a '98 R back in '00 and it was stolen in '05. I had driven it 100k miles. I went to ITR expo 2 & 3. I've missed driving a R since. The R that I traded for isn't original nor mint but I don't care. I will post some photos when it arrives next week. I make this post because I'm so excited to be part of this community again. If there is a '22 Expo, I will be there. My plans with the R are to track it as much as I can. I have a really nice 4piston k24 for it ready to go. ❤️

 

Congrats. Keep the B18C5 in it. It'll lose value as soon as you pull that bad boy out. May as well get a base model teg if you're going to k-swap it.

 

he said it isn’t all original or mint so I think that’s justification for hoon time

 

Some people buy these to actually enjoy them; not for an investment.

 

Why waste money on a type r then? Buy a base model and go nuts. Just a waste of money.

 

It already has a stock K24. My new engine should make considerable more power. I think the original engine is under powered and boring but I love the chassis. I remember when this forum had the motto of burn it down. I don't care about the perceived value. We are only alive for a short time and want to enjoy myself.

 

Ahh, well if it already is k-swapped then go nuts. Sounds like a fun project. I wish k-swaps were easy to legalize in CA. I'd love me an N/A 300+whp build.

 

Stitch welded chassis, comes already loaded with upgraded Type-R interior and exterior facelift, etc....

I would agree that in 2021 if you happened to find a good condition bone stock ITR, it would be counter-intuitive to buy it for modifying. If it's already lacking the original engine or something though, may as well YOLO it. The car will be more fun from a driving/performance perspective anyway.

 

Well its not too hard.. I recently purchased a K20 swapped EK hatch from New York had it shipped to CA, paid $400 to get it to pass smog cause I have a hook up. Then I went to a out of state registration office that handles out of state vehicle inspections and went on down it was a super small office with this chill African guy, i explained to him its a 1996 Honda civic that my uncle gave me from new York to help me drive to school, i presented the smog paper and he did his inspection and when he popped the hood he said Hmmm.. this engine doesn't look correct.. i said idk man when i smoged it the car passed to problem and i dont know about cars.. he said OK closed the hood and said lets go dont worry about anything haha we went up to his office he did his thing said he was gonna change the price on the title so i dont have to pay too much all in all i paid him like $350 i think maybe less and he gave me my plates and tags and drove out the lot and cracked Vtec super hard lol

 

Still not legal tho... I would pay $400 every two years for a smog hookup in a heartbeat if I had that option.

 

it’s easier for you since the car is already registered here.

But if you take the time, you can get it referee’d you really just need a donor car to make sure you have all the right equipment.

 

In a way it is because you legally have tags and registration.. and when it comes time for smog you just pay up the fee.

Now if you are reffed then yes its not legal and you wont pass and will have to swap the car back 100% stock. I know for a DC2 to be bar legal in CA the DC2 has to have the full dash converted from the RSX as well as the fuel tank and all emission related parts respectfully.

With my supercharged Integra i had it smoged under the table by a friend of mine and he somehow put the registration in a loop so every other year it comes in the mail as just a renewal! i just go to the local supermarket that has the DMV kiosk and i pay the $100 for my tags! after the 4th year i started to get confused as to why i diddnt have to get a smog. Its been over 9 years and just the other month i got my registration again as a renewal only i wish i knew how he did it cause he had a stroke one day and is bed ridden now which is sad he was a super cool guy very popular in the Honda Community especially the S2000 scene.

 

Why would the dash need to be swapped?

 

Very cool! Love seeing OGs back in ITRs again.

What year is the one you bought?

 

I'm not sure a friend of mine told me whos done it in the past, I think it may be a rumor but i know emissions and the damn gas tank needs to be swapped at least for CA.