Hi folks, been a while since I came on but now I have the car I want I can post freely
Picked her up about 4 weeks ago, all I can say is WOW. The way this car moves, stops and turns is simply amazing, everything they say about Integra's is true. Coming from a CRX it's a very familiar feeling to drive this but everything is in the right place, Honda really did build a true drivers car here.
The car isn't without problems though, I suspect the alignment is out as the steering wheel wasn't straight, the rear brakes are worn out and the wet weather driving experience is just dangerous, possibly due to worn bushes but also I suspect due to the Yokohama Parada tyres on it.
First things first I want to start from the ground up and work with the suspension and bushings, as well as tyres. I'm hoping to get everything replaced at the same point so as not to cancel out a new adjustment with old parts. As the chassis of the car is suitably stiff already I don't feel much is needed in that respect, which leaves me to focus on suspension/bushes and tyres. I'd like to retain some complaiance in the car so will be looking for stock bushes, and as it is primarily for road use (with maybe some track time to come), I'd like to concentrate on a balance of good handling in wet and dry conditions with little compromise on ride quality.
As is is (with Spoon sports lowered springs and stock shocks), the ride is very good, so I want to keep this in mind. Not only that but a 'true' sports vehicle must be drivable in all conditions, and I'm not going to go for excessive lowering or rediculous ride quality.
I'd also like to discuss tyre options at some point as I understand the ITR likes a stiff sidewall, possibly why the Parada's are terrible as the sidewalls are about as stiff as a jelly
As far as money is concerned, I wouldn't say I'm going to throw everything I have at it but I know one must pay certain prices for quality components, especially when they are what's keeping you out of the weeds
Feedback much appreciated, this will unfortunatly be a slow project but I shall try to document everything I can as I go along. I'd love to hear recommendations. I am very much looking forward to making this great car even better!
Jon