Since theres a black single overhead cam Type R in my driveway, i figured i would give a driving impression.

#1. Bride Pro Seats= Non adjustable never felt sooo good. I am highly impressed with the comfort of these seats. I have driven this car alot, event to Florida, and i am very happy with them. They are not cloth, which i feel adds comfort. If you are looking foward to getting a non adjustable seat, i suggest these over the 10 others i have sat in.




#2. Ohlins PVC Coilovers= I love these, and might have to get a set down the road. 1st time i drove the car, which was down to Marcs in Feb, the rear was just way too soft, the "Gymkhana setup" as Kendall stated. It didnt make sence to me, but was still a great setup. Since then, Kendall has not only tightened up the rear, but went to work on the suspension, completely changing the feel of the whole car. Now, those 35mph on ramps and cloverleafs are a fun sight to see. The car is set up more than one can believe. I want to know the settings though, as i am very stunned with the feel. I will try to get some video up of the car doing some cornering, mild that is.




#3. Sohc in ITR= This is just funny. Pop the hood and watch peoples faces. That is priceless. Actually, i am very impressed. Never did a motor rev so fast. The car actually moves. Great daily driver with that setup. I still have my questions here and there, with no CELs, but hey, thats stunna for ya.

All in all, i thank Kendall for the chance to drive it. I will try to get some pics of it, CLEAN. A 1st for Honda-Tech.

 

this thread is useless w/o engine bay pix

 

Ben hits the nail on the head for driving profile for kendalls ITR. i've driven it for countless hours and trips, even with the CX motor inside, its not near as slow as one would think, but kendall needs to hurry up and get that K series swapped in it for more fun.
I'm looking forward to seeing you this sunday ben if im back in town from the beach, glad you and TJ could take time and come up here and hang out with us for the day, your welcome anytime at my place.

 

Im glad too. Just had to get some wiring issues fixed on my hatch, RIGHT JOHN. So ya, ill try to get some bay pics, because i couldnt find any, and THE GUY broke my camera.

 

Ben you look good in a hype R

 

NO, the chick beside me did. I was in amazement. Great legs, no shoes. Just Jeans and tshirt, picked up unknowingly from her place.

 

Ben, looks good...i bet it is funny to see a d16 in the engine bay.
I bet its the only 40mpg itr on the board.

Get that hatch running... i wanna see you DRIVING to a meet

 

D15

 

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Nakedness would have been better

 

d15... what is done to it...juat a stock cx setup?
I should have my non vtec mini me done by meet time.
Built d16a6 in the works... maybe one day another toda powered b-series... maybe.

 

no swamp *** from those seats? Southeast heat and humidity has to be killer, no?

 

No ac, No fan, no raido, no power in total dash besides cluster and lights.

 

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Extremely humid, Kendall is a soldier

 

Kendall is TRIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL

 

You need to wash it. Hit me up and I will help

 

wtf? he fixed the bumper?

 

Didnt fix it...

 

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Classic, if I had an ARR it would look the same way

 

wow, yeah this car is so hot with its new stuff o yeah and the fact that i didn't like it and know i do like it and well this car is so hot yo with the jdm look and drifto crap that i can't take a crap.........please........

Ben:

Save us your rants about crap.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -BEN- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">#1. Bride Pro Seats= Non adjustable never felt sooo good. I am highly impressed with the comfort of these seats. I have driven this car alot, event to Florida, and i am very happy with them. They are not cloth, which i feel adds comfort. If you are looking foward to getting a non adjustable seat, i suggest these over the 10 others i have sat in. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I sat in one of these in Miami about a year ago and determined that they were quite possibly the most comfortable and most supportive seats I've ever sat in.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -BEN- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">#2. Ohlins PVC Coilovers= I love these, and might have to get a set down the road. 1st time i drove the car, which was down to Marcs in Feb, the rear was just way too soft, the "Gymkhana setup" as Kendall stated. It didnt make sence to me, but was still a great setup. Since then, Kendall has not only tightened up the rear, but went to work on the suspension, completely changing the feel of the whole car. Now, those 35mph on ramps and cloverleafs are a fun sight to see. The car is set up more than one can believe. I want to know the settings though, as i am very stunned with the feel. I will try to get some video up of the car doing some cornering, mild that is.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Being that the Ohlins USA headquarters is about a mile down the road from our shop, I had to at least take their advice on a few things.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -BEN- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">#3. Sohc in ITR= This is just funny. Pop the hood and watch peoples faces. That is priceless. Actually, i am very impressed. Never did a motor rev so fast. The car actually moves. Great daily driver with that setup. I still have my questions here and there, with no CELs, but hey, thats stunna for ya.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm seriously tempted to keep this engine, even after the K. Gas milage is great, and after the drivetrain upgrades, it's amazing to drive (ahhh, the beauty of a six pound flywheel). The turbo minime I had planned won't be happening. I was offered too much money for my Z6 head and Y8 manifold, and the only suitable turbo I can dig up at the moment is a T3 from an old Mustang and is entirely too big.

Thanks for the props Ben, I'm glad you're enjoying it. Your car is coming along nicely, and is cleaner now than it came from the factory.

 

im so confused so what engine do u have in there

 

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the infamous D16 swap man, where you been at? all the aarRRs are doing it now

 

 

HAH, nice review Ben. I wanna drive that thing

 

Ben, you have got to post engine shots. It is SO funny. You see this bad *** R, with all the Japanese block off crap, these Bride seats, then you pop the hood and the old single cam is staring you right in the face. It says B18C5 on the block though Kendall's car Can't wait to see the K20A R in action