Honda Integra Type R DC2 Review by Top Gear 1998

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Review of the UKDM DC2 Honda Integra Type R VTEC by Tiff Needell.
miroshi's Integra Type R #1920 homepage: itr1920.blogspot.com/

[@miroshi]

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[@mushrume]

my honda needs no monitoring . fluids and go :P

[@QuakeGamerROTMG]

"Can't wait for Prelude Type R" Oh you poor soul, we were all waiting for Prelude Type R.

[@garywilliams6295]

We want typeR everything. TypeR fit I can afford that

[@babloo1666]

Type SH dude, it's pretty the type R of the Prelude

[@loudsilence1014]

Gary Williams a kseries for typeR Will be great

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

I hope the Lude does come back but rwd!

[@ryano8768]

I had a Prelude VTi motegi. I miss it but family take priority

[@strangefanii]

190 hp form 1.8 litre engine without a turbo...hats off honda..

[@romekatomek2159]

+Farhan Bashir maded on 90'ties.. !!! 25y ago ! - still impressive

[@strangefanii]

romek atomek exactly

[@tomelliott9]

+Farhan Bashir Toyota did the same in 1999

[@gdmcgill]

You mean Yamaha

[@265justy]

Nissan done it in 1997 with the SR16VE found in the JDM Pulsar VZR N1.. 201 HP from a 1.6L non turbo !!

[@Weisior]

The times when Honda was making exciting cars

[@Joe_Rebel]

+ZLY WEISIOR They are back but now they moved from light, revy, grippy fun to big/heavy, low revving high torque, not as fun cars like the new nsx and type-R. Everything fell apart after Soichrio past. After 2002 when all his bluprints and designs, models where all either finished or discarded, Honda's lost its fun touch and became just reliable practical cars.

[@koopatroopa187]

+Fudge You Not really dude. DC5 and the 8th gen Civic are some of the best handling cars Honda has ever made, and now the new Civic Type R is just so damn fast that it's almost bonkers.

[@Joe_Rebel]

koopatroopa187 It's just not as fun as the old type-r ('04) That's is what I am saying and the 8th gen civ isn't that nice I'd rather have a 99 sir.

[@koopatroopa187]

Fudge You Well, if you're British then your 8th gen Civic kinda sucked. However, the 8th gen Civic on my side of the world was the best damn FWD Type R Honda had built until recently.

[@Joe_Rebel]

koopatroopa187 8th gen type r is both ugly and worse than the 04 type r in every aspect.

[@sdi1111]

I bought my Integra Type R in 1999 and I love driving it more each day. Now, almost 17 years later, I've clock 250,000k's with not a thing done to the motor, except a new clutch and a new distributor. I replaced the original disc pads just on 225,000k's, only because I use the gear shift on corners and hardly ever use the brakes. It's a special car, with its port and polished naturally aspirated engine - a dying piece of craftsmanship. It's all too easy these days to slap a turbo into a new car, but there's no fulfilment in that. Hope to get another year or two out of this great car and then I'll bequeath it to my son. 9 Jan, 2022. Added note. I wanted to add to this comment to let readers know that I have now clocked 310,000 Kms. In all honesty the car is going better than ever, and a new sports muffler had increased performance by at least 10%. The most important thing which I didn't mention however is the mileage - around 33mpg city and 45 mpg highway. None of today's hot hatches can emulate those figures of power versus economy.

[@slowmanEF]

Wow that's awesome Robert!

[@hunlee5877]

Robert Gennari your son is very lucky

[@leej8394]

Robert Gennari brilliant stuff ! your lad will be very happy. But 200k on same discs is bloody amazing.

[@lordofbore]

I have one myself ,I use it everyday ,it is a great car .

[@petrolhead8851]

Robert Gennari nice! I don’t have a real type r integra but I recently traded my 2003 6spd track edition 350z for a complete itr swapped dc2 that came with all the itr goodies..the bone stock usdm b18c5 that still only has 95k miles,the itr 5 lug conversion,the itr 16” wheels like the ones in this video,the itr wing,jdm itr front end,complete itr interior,I love it! Best car I’ve ever owned next to my 96 cobra and my old turbo em1

[@adamsargeson520]

I owned a type r for ten years... I sold it 3 years ago and I’m here in 2020 watching this ...that’s how good an Integra is

[@bradlyfan]

I’ve only owned integras I’m 26 and I love them as a car, I can’t afford a type r but all integras have double wishbones and are great cars that are reliable

[@DEllBOY666]

Bought a JDM Type R 2 months ago.. Best decision in my life.

[@italianpetrolhead]

I agree, even 4 months ago I bought my intact and I also made a video of the trip! Subtitled in English of course! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2TdgmeCbrWqnZY

[@kristinajefferson8429]

Lucky

[@leongyet9896]

Fd2 or EP3?

[@-BuddyGuy]

Any tips on finding a mint one? I'm looking but there's a lot of junk out there

[@Beardyman.]

@@-BuddyGuy, Torque GT import specialists bring over some lovely motors mate.

[@mugensamurai]

Back when Honda offered more than one Type R trim car.

[@SimbaSoundPower]

Tiff was always one of my most favourite presenters

[@JohnKowalskyDrive]

I could cry, I sold mine. Lost my soul. 98 Type R with 131k km Young and stupid, needed the money...

[@rayojp]

Please take me back to the 90's!

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Honda. THE POWER OF DREAMS. Integra. Best FWD.

[@steveberridge4648]

Tiff, a DC2 and brit pop, good times in the late 90s.....my favourite era.....

[@caddyshackhonda]

Happy to find out that this car is still on the road today

[@John_17x]

the best FWD car ever made !!!!!!!!!!! shame we have a society of idiots who want a lesser performance car due to looks opposed to having a machine that works perfect. the fact only 10k were sold in the uk proves the average person who thinks they like performance cars don't have a fucking clue what makes a performance car good. if you want to pose, pose !!!! but don't pretend your cars looks makes it into a Ferrari, you can put 15 exhaust pipes on a corsa but its still a corsa !!!! the integra can take even more power than it has standard and is still superb. he spoke of the fiat coupe being a bit faster, I would bet any amount of money that the integra would fucking smoke it round a track with bends. ;)

[@miroshi]

TruthSeeker You would win your bet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYXLZndujLxjbbc

[@John_17x]

***** ive had an integra dc2, a civic em1 coupe vti and an accord type r !! I don't even need to look at the video although I will since you were nice enough to post it haha !! fiat are garbage, the integra can beat a lot of cars with more power round a track, ive drove a lot of cars through the job I do and I can only say that the Dc2 integra is an absolute machine !!! ive never drove a car that gives me so much pleasure and I have driven over 150 different cars from merc benz slk and Bmw M3's, Evo's etc. they are great but something about the Dc2 is just fucking special. I fell in love with that car !!! its not all about straight line speed to me. I also LOVE the accord type r and ek9 type r civic !!!! 3 best type R's ever made except for the nsx-R.

[@miroshi]

That's exactly what I think, those late '90 Type R's are gems, ones of the best cars from analog era, well deserved to be in a hall of fame.

[@John_17x]

***** that is because you clearly understand and know what makes a car good. most people don't even know what steering feel is, lol they don't know how to tell if a gear change is good etc. its quite bad, most will look at a car and buy it on the basis of its looks or because someone else told them to. I also hate German cars, people think that the price of a car makes it good !!! compare the Audi R8 to the Nissan Gtr !!! lol the GTR was so good that Audi had to go back and change their original R8 and give it way more power just to keep up with the GTR lol almost double the price too !!!!! if I won the lotto, I wouldn't buy stupid expensive cars, I would have a DC2, an EK9 and an NSX-R. maybe a GTR or a Lotus Exige with a Type R engine too. ;) I don't care about the badge on the car, I just care about how it feels when I drive it and if its a good machine or not. plus.... when does a Honda let you down? lol ive had about 8 and never broken down ever !!! and none of them have been new when I bought them. I love jap cars much more than german !!! I have a saying.... "If its not Jap......Its Crap" !!! haha

[@miroshi]

Exactly my opinion, all points :)

[@laj1799]

its amazing how i've never seen someone dislike the integra type r

[@gergoantal1066]

There are plenty who do only because of it being FWD.

[@user-zq6yz5gf6d]

@@gergoantal1066 which is a bit of a joke honestly. It handles like no other FWD of its time.

[@gergoantal1066]

@@user-zq6yz5gf6d I guess they are just missing out. Their loss!

[@Proff0ak]

Who needs torque when you have BWAAAAAAAP

[@juandef4115]

b20

[@benomahoneyking4181]

@@juandef4115 b18

[@imokenpi-kz9fp]

B16A

[@krazybubba2579]

B18c5

[@nicksisouvath9568]

13b

[@AlexLopez-vx3cr]

My '98 LS was my first FWD car and I must say it handles great. Also has a good amount of power despite having the B18B1 instead of the B18C. Seriously, this car has been the best $1500 I ever spent.

[@dsanchezlopez10]

same here , i spent 1300 on mine and still own it to this day :)

[@petrolhead8851]

I bet neither one of you have it anymore lol

[@brudafromanudamuda1305]

@@petrolhead8851 don't think anyone that spent under $1500 would still have their car 4-5 years later unless they put good amount of money on it, as turned it into a project

[@redchristy]

had one, loved it :) miss it terribly :(

[@beaches2mountains230]

I had a 95 GSR that I absolutely loved! Didnt stay stock longer then a week lol and I ended up building it with Civic type R internals, skunk2 manifold, DC sport 4-2-1 header and had the P72 ECU remapped, Koni Yellows, DC sport short throw with ITR weighs knob(best shifting car Ive ever owned) Way better then my STI.. Polyurethane bushing everywhere.. And with Falken Azenis...man I miss her sooo bad after watching this 😕👌😋

[@shaneomahoney7728]

on my second DC2 ill never sell this 1,ive owned and driven a lot of fast cars but these are really special

[@LetThereBe_Light]

Old Top Gear episodes were more about the reasonably priced cars and their specs. Later episodes focused on expansive, exotic cars, globetrotting and humorous bickering among the hosts.

[@ryanwilkins7080]

Childish bickering

[@beargrylls160]

A great car that was so far ahead of its time, voted the best fwd car ever, to this day they are still sought after cars

[@CaiPrice]

Tiff is such a legend! Makes it look so easy

[@davidmeyer188]

I had one, bloody great, covered 50k miles in 12 months, a joy to drive.

[@enigmaPL]

2021 recommended hype. It's astonishing how young Tiff looks here. Makes me feel old as well. :(

[@vkoptchev]

Nice review from the days when Honda believed they could build amazing cars, and actually sell them. Unfortunately for car enthusiasts and to lesser extent Honda, they did not quite succeed in the latter. Type-r's are difficult to find these days and are priced very high for their age.

[@miroshi]

vkoptchev There is a good reason why the Type R's still cost so much even after so many years.

[@FroztiProductions]

***** I think the problem was, even though there were high performance integras and civics(type r) most of them were the budget family cars (ex, dx, ls) which gave them a bad wrap with car enthusiasts. Especially since everyone ended up ricing out their low end models to bring them to par with the type R.

[@miroshi]

That's exactly the opposite In the Europe, there was just the Integra Type R model for sale, so when a honda fan speaks about an Integra, we know he means Type R. Because of this, in our minds, the Integra really is a true sports car ready for a track and nothing less. Simply no other Integra trim had a chance to give it a bad reputation, at least in the EU.

[@vkoptchev]

***** I don't think a car enthusiast would be swayed by the existence of base models. He knows all of them and chooses based on qualities. There are simply not many enthusiasts with money. The majority of rich people buy expensive cars to show off, and the remaining majority buy economy cars to carry people and stuff around. Honda did well in that small niche judging from the amount of honda-specific tuning literature and parts, but it's just a small market.

[@FroztiProductions]

It's a sub conscious thing, like, how can it be that good when the same car is also commonly owned by under privileged mexican families?

[@hunghuge7717]

Never owned a DC2 but been in a few in various states of tune. I will get one at some point when I have spare garage space.

[@wesleyg4386]

Had a '99 till it was stolen in South Fl in '03. 2nd favorite car I owned.

[@hoarbaby]

Way too common. Had a buddy was a 01 itr stolen out of his garage.

[@robnexus7]

This car is more exciting than some of these new so called supercars

[@sdi1111]

I'm rewarded every day when I hop into my Type R. Fitted a new sports air filter and it roars like a lion when it gets to V-TEC. It will still out-perform most cars on the road, but it is its character that makes this car a legend!

[@1MatchesMalone1]

Prelude type R....If only.

[@hawkermustang2630]

Matches Malone 2.2 preludes are good enough mate

[@RennieAsh]

I kind of want a vtec engine again lol ;p

[@jedits1988]

No need - The H23 was a decent performer.

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

+Jed ITS H23 had no vtec doe

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

+TerrariumFusilage1 But the tegs, especially the type Rs are lot lighter compared to ludes. Not to mention they handle way better around corners and making that power out of a 1.8L. I really wish the made a Prelude type R tho, that would;ve been really interesting.

[@estebanramirez4788]

Thanks for finding and sharing this wonderful video!

[@dragonclubracing8669]

Miss my dc2 most enjoyable car I've owned!!! Now wafting around in a auto e39 540i. Those recaro seats, drive position and handling make it feel something special.

[@markhormann]

100% agree, I loved my DC2 & wish I kept it. My 1999 ITR DC2 had clocked up 165,000 kms (from new) & enjoyed 13 track days during my 5.5 years of driving nirvana. I was utterly addicted to the VTEC scream of the B18C engine, the wonderfully slick gearbox, dynamic handling & complete package of Honda engineering. Even 17 years on & after driving many higher spec cars, the memories of the DC2 remain as some of my best driving experiences ==> I would buy another one anytime!

[@dragonclubracing8669]

@@markhormann indeed awesome cars but having owned one not sure I would pay what they are demanding nowadays, maybe the fact I've got older and fatter lol, but I picked mine up used for around 4k not sure I could stomach 10-18k for one you can get alot of car for that money and m3 would be my choice today I think. They are a great car but for that price I'd want to use it every day and they aren't great on motorways etc maybe me getting to old but they are a little raw for everyday.

[@mels784]

yeah it is a great brand, with integra's , civic's , the nsx .. it's awesome, i'm a honda fan!

[@elianmorales4855]

Dont forget the s2k

[@th-pw8pn]

CR-X all day for me! :-D

[@gergoantal1066]

My dream car, in this exact color with no modifications.Every time I see this car I feel something undescribeable with words...But what I can describe is that I really, really want one.

[@JR-kr9cb]

I have the 98 type R and a 2001 honda prelude I love them best cars I rather drive either of them than my 2012 camaro

[@massy1943]

so your're saying you have 3 cars??

[@jedits1988]

I have had 40+ (lost count after 2010), what's your point?

[@novemberdelta1282]

@@jedits1988 false flex intensifies

[@jedits1988]

@@novemberdelta1282 Closer to 50 now, retro-meme user :P

[@novemberdelta1282]

@@jedits1988 right. Not even bill gates has that much cars. Do you really think people will believe you?

[@redalert206]

watching this in 2022. The type R was a great car for sure!

[@Mx64MaxyImpress]

When Honda makes The Greatest Trio JDM "R" car of all time! The NSX,The Integra,and The Civic and You cab tuned that car with lots of RPM and even changed the engine from NA to Turbo

[@TechWizMaster]

How come only 3K likes on such a JDM Legend!

[@houktanhdanhi2352]

good engines, even the older Honda 1.6 CRX was great and fun to drive

[@juan99101]

I really want a Type R teg, that's my dream car

[@Peppzzii]

watching videos on this car now since i blew up the gear box on mine...

[@gixxr88]

They bring a joy that only a 99 DC2R can bring, will never let go of mine

[@colonelclusterfuck99]

Man, anything dc2 type r related I always find it on your channel.

[@miroshi]

yep, I'm focused on DC2 primarily.

[@BenExell]

***** you'd like my mini then ;)

[@miroshi]

nice job, putting the B18C engine in a Mini :) How quick is the 0 - 60mph acceleration?

[@BenExell]

***** have never timed it but guessing around 5 secs :P

[@shahulhusman]

Always wanted one of these... Can't find one though that isn't modded beyond belief

[@Tenbegdoh]

I own one of these cars, it's my only car. I bought it for 2,500 pounds a few years ago. They're absolutely fun, and I drive like a maniac in it. Current insurance is about 350 a year for me, with a couple of years no claims. I'm 35. Basically, I'm making the point that this could be a decent family car... loads of boot space, 4 seats, gets about 30mpg if you drive sensibly. No one's having mine yet though ;)

[@headlightguy]

miss my integra

[@Thizz2011]

I will never know how a zero mileage type R will feel like :(

[@TheBlueCorolla]

Same as a 200,000km car, tight as a nut, get a good clean one and it's like a new car all day long, they're amazing cars to drive

[@sdi1111]

Bought my Type R new in 1999 and it is just about to turn over 300,000k's. It is as tight now as it was then - no sqeaks- no rattles. I have never touched the engine, though I push it to 9,000 rpm often. I don't think I could ever part with it...

[@pierreto877]

Feel like a million dollars

[@MultiDislikes]

I watch this because my daily is a 1991 intega with a custom biult 2.3 liter dohc vtec she handles she pulls and at 4,000rpms the stars align with that sound of Japan.

[@mackcummy4976]

I was looking at an Integra Type-R/GS-R and test drove a Celica, 2001 Prelude Se(SH only went to 2000 in Canada) and Tiburon V6 before I got my turbo RSX-S

[@Vincent-xd8nu]

Iconic car I love it.

[@mihailpetrovici5044]

It's like... PERFECT!

[@RuggedCoyote69]

Honda listened! The Civic Type R FK8 is definitely exciting

[@Nick-xu2hh]

That shift tho. So smooth

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

Very nice cars, still look modern now, reliable.

[@davidelias13]

Tiiiiiiiffff!!!!! I love you, man!!!

[@Romaticstyle]

I gotta get one real soon even a GSR just to have an Acura Integra 2Door

[@yipzone]

Gem!

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Amazing bring it back na engines vvti great

[@digitaleye1135]

Best Sport Compact car ever made period !

[@eslameddinghalebi1]

Can I just say the camera man here did well

[@anthonycammarata4613]

I love this car

[@Thizz2011]

1998 king

[@rlp7588]

best car makers of 80s 90s vtec power with no turbo ...quality

[@diep-mn9uu]

As a fellow dc2R owner & driver I thought I'd share this with peeple to see if its just mine or can other owners do this with their dc2R? Mine is stock - no mods MY'01. One day as i pulled away from a green light, i accidentally did the following, pushed clutch all the way down, pulled 1st into 2nd gear, at about 4000rpm (no need to hit vtec or redline), let the clutch out about 1/4 of the way, tapped the throttle all the way down (very quickly) before releasing, then let the clutch up to about 1/2 way, pushed the throttle pedal all the way down this time and kept it down. I got an unbelievable rush of power that pushed me so hard into my recaro seats, it felt like they were gonna break. It was just an AMAZING rush of power, i dont know if the engineers intended it to do this but i do know it works & its UNBELIEVABLE!!! Sadly, I've only managed to do it a handful of times (cos it's hard to do) Try this with your dc2, & then tell me if u experience the same! If so, it's time to let the secret out guys!

[@yvesss_818]

I had one in 2008 and went to the Nürnbergring every 2 weeks.

[@sdi1111]

Funny, four years have passed and I am just about to clock the 300,000Km mark. it's truly scary, but this car (production No. 0101) seems to be going better now than it did when it was new. I have the money to buy a new hot hatch, but I think we will be buried together (I am 71). Why sell a mechanical chronometer watch and replace it with a quartz watch? - the quartz watch may be more accurate, but there is no comparison in the craftsmanship! This is really a special car.

[@jayjanyh2932]

So much emphasis was put on the 100 hp per litter 1.8L engine and more needed to be stressed regarding the handling, while in VTEC.

[@iWerli]

ive owned 3 LS integras and got my first GSR recently and fuck is it fun

[@josiahthibodeaux]

Tiff is an absolute lunatic! Fantastic car.

[@lefteris.adamou.1]

They should review the other type of integra with the other headlights which fits more with the back lights

[@healthiswealth6797]

Tiff is 46 here , can't believe he is 68 now

[@mickl8212]

Time waits for no man unfortunately 😢

[@jungleme77]

Vtec FTW!

[@boldswede1280]

Imo the best ever fwd na car in the world.... In fact best front wheel drive car ever?

[@yaomoua1135]

That VTEC roar!

[@chidori7234]

[c o o l v i b r a t i o n s]

[@skweekah]

Great choice of music!

[@ernestschoenmakers8181]

Yeah there should be a red H-badge on the steering wheel and the dash should look more sportive.

[@tadghf6891]

Wait! Tiff used to be on top gear?

[@dflet03]

Greatest n/a fwd car of all time

[@cody3676]

I love Tiff but I really wanna see what Clarkson thought of theType R. He loves these JDM legends

[@_Zekken]

Havent seen anything from Clarkson but Hammond drove one and absolutely loved it as well.

[@Bamavol89]

I love that I came to watch a Honda video and i watch a commercial for Nissan. lol

[@kezzaa0049]

Most car enthusiasts in the UK (mostly shitty ricers) buy old golf gti's and rice the shit out of them...I just want a bc2 type r integra and I'll treat it like my first born child

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

One car I'd really like but I'd have to switch to front-engined and front-wheel-drive from the glory of driving a mid-engined two seater. The second you can get one for around £2000, I'm definitely having one. Right now, I just can't justify it.

[@braysthedead9547]

gt7 brought me here, im lovin this car

[@robertnussberger2028]

I bet the banger racing car in flatout 2 ps 2 game was based it off this car. I've always had an interest in it.

[@ethnic74Xx]

23 grand! I'm looking to buy one at the end of the year for about 3-4

[@Pube83]

F10R3NZ4-74 Type R? In your dreams.

[@bugattirocksful]

The one thing all of these integra type r's need is that jdm front end. I hate those 4 headlights, the 2 are much prettier

[@xXYannuschXx]

No.

[@KyleJustin0522]

xXYannuschXx Yes

[@xXYannuschXx]

KJ2Z No

[@KJ-xt6ey]

xXYannuschXx Maybe

[@dln.sweeney]

Kyle Paguio I used to hate the bugeyes when I was younger, but since owning a bugeye'd front Integra for a few years and seeing the J-spec front swapped onto so many Integras, I've grown to love the bugeyes. As clean as the J-spec front is, it's a lot less distinctive. I just wish there were a nicer selection of aftermarket lip options for it.

[@jamsbong]

VTEC just kicked in YO!

[@thetruth7633]

Engine superb, but to be honest did not like the big boot, heavy in the back, the EK felt much better and nimble with the B16b or B18c/K20 swap

[@xcosmyftw5499]

Who needs radio when you can listen to that VTEC engine roaring!!!!!!!!

[@dylankachmann6211]

My Lexus was made in 2003 and it has VVT-I electronically controlled. Honda made the stupid version first (as in not computer controlled) and Lexus created one of the first variable cams with intelligence (computer controlled) i like hondas version more simply because it's way more noticeable and feels more intense because of that, even though since my car has v tec with a computer module no matter the rpms from square one upon slamming the pedal i get full power.

[@itsthatwutangguy.9370]

best car i ever had.

[@NGKGMR]

I love V-TEC

[@sus7691]

I gonna buy this car

[@shaalis]

So...so beautiful.

[@brockrock8898]

God I miss my 94 white LS

[@McMeevin]

My Prelude VTi-R didn't produce that amount of torque when 'vtec kicked in'. Probably cause it had done over 150,000kms

[@randomhobbies5796]

Hondas beat generation of cars

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

One day...

[@stephen88hox]

Pretty sure rovers vvc changed the cam profile too