The Irish Speak out about the Type R
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The Irish Speak out about the Type R
I found this Site in the Top 1000 Honda ites on the net on the net. Along with a site dedicated to 1/2 naked asian women beating the crap out of each other (Number 41 out of 1000 at that)
Any way I have pasted the blurb about the pros and Cons. I was QUIET surprised about the Cons to say the least. READ ON
Honda Integra Pros and Cons
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Pros | Cons | Things to Look Out For
Pros
There are plenty of 'Pros' about the Integra, from practicalities like Hondas being reliable to there being plenty of room in the boot (ahem - before the ice install that is...). The dials are easy to read, the interior is attractive, there's room for passengers in the back. There are emotive pros, like the sound of the Vtec engine and the tyre noise - the Integra isn't the most soundproofed of cars. This has the advantage of keeping weight down and making the driving experience all the more exciting. Make sure you have a stereo that can cope.
As is the case with many Japanese imports, the overall spec tends to be higher - electric mirrors (at the press of a button these tuck in tight against the body of the car), electric windows, air conditioning, central locking. There are also cost implications: the Integra gets an impressive amount of power from a 1.8 naturally aspirated engine. This means you get the power, but don't pay the tax, of a bigger literage engine.
Cons
However, the Integra's well tuned 1.8 naturally aspirated engine has little headroom for eking out extra power. A performance air filter or induction kit may offer some extra boost, but essentially, if you want a car to do engine mods on, the Integra may not be the best choice. Not that your average Irish insurance company will take kindly to you doing engine mods - in fact some insurance companies may be reluctant to even quote you on a bog-standard Integra. The car falls into Insurance category 18 and as a result your premium may be loaded by up to 40 per cent.
For the very same reasons that anybody is attracted to an Integra, thieves are too. Sporty looking, fun to drive - and for the thief, with the added advantage of there being no chip in the ignition key (early and mid 1990's models). So, alarm, immobilise and padlock wherever you take it.
Any way I have pasted the blurb about the pros and Cons. I was QUIET surprised about the Cons to say the least. READ ON
Honda Integra Pros and Cons
Index of this page
Pros | Cons | Things to Look Out For
Pros
There are plenty of 'Pros' about the Integra, from practicalities like Hondas being reliable to there being plenty of room in the boot (ahem - before the ice install that is...). The dials are easy to read, the interior is attractive, there's room for passengers in the back. There are emotive pros, like the sound of the Vtec engine and the tyre noise - the Integra isn't the most soundproofed of cars. This has the advantage of keeping weight down and making the driving experience all the more exciting. Make sure you have a stereo that can cope.
As is the case with many Japanese imports, the overall spec tends to be higher - electric mirrors (at the press of a button these tuck in tight against the body of the car), electric windows, air conditioning, central locking. There are also cost implications: the Integra gets an impressive amount of power from a 1.8 naturally aspirated engine. This means you get the power, but don't pay the tax, of a bigger literage engine.
Cons
However, the Integra's well tuned 1.8 naturally aspirated engine has little headroom for eking out extra power. A performance air filter or induction kit may offer some extra boost, but essentially, if you want a car to do engine mods on, the Integra may not be the best choice. Not that your average Irish insurance company will take kindly to you doing engine mods - in fact some insurance companies may be reluctant to even quote you on a bog-standard Integra. The car falls into Insurance category 18 and as a result your premium may be loaded by up to 40 per cent.
For the very same reasons that anybody is attracted to an Integra, thieves are too. Sporty looking, fun to drive - and for the thief, with the added advantage of there being no chip in the ignition key (early and mid 1990's models). So, alarm, immobilise and padlock wherever you take it.
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From: DC2R
Re: The Irish Speak out about the Type R (zyg)
I don't know??? I thought the CONS were totally off but maybe I am the only one that feels that way. I am wondering what I have in my Garage if all this is true.
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Re: The Irish Speak out about the Type R (H-PIMP)
hmmmmmm "the integra has little sound deadening".......it has none on purpose......it is hard to get more power" who did this review???irish consumer reports??????**** those micks
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