The Evolution Of The Acura Integra: Honda's Most Iconic FWD Sports Car

[@AcuraAdvice]

CORRECTIONS: 1) 3G Integra sedans DO have frameless glass windows (hatches don't). I own a hatch but sedans are super rare in Canada (the 1.6EL replaced them after '97) so its been years since I've seen one and I forgot. 2) There is obviously no H in VTEC. I am aware of this. I would like to blame this on autocorrect 👀

[@chinchin3274]

I believe it's also worth mentioning that the early JDM Integra Type R had a 4x114.3 wheel bolt pattern. A lot of people, even some hardcore Honda enthusiasts, don't know there are sets of 4x114.3 Type R wheels just floating out in the used market somewhere.

[@daveotoole2k7]

and the dc5 type r makes 220bhp not 160

[@AcuraAdvice]

@@daveotoole2k7 oh boy did I put 160?? I must have copied and pasted that number in from the base model specs and forgot to change it. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@Buddyclub33]

​​@@daveotoole2k7Was no DC5 Type R Type S downgraded to 201 hp.

[@DirtSweatGears]

I really hate how Honda tried to retcon the 4-door Integra into being mainstream. Then they tried to gaslight us into thinking that the 4-door was anything other than undesirable and the subject of ridicule. Call it what it really is: a cash grab. I'm ok with a cash grab, especially since it genuinely is a solid car...but the marketing they built around it is an insult to my intelligence. 2nd gen Integra is my favorite. I spent several years with one and really enjoyed working on it and driving it.

[@J.Wick.]

I still prefer the Prelude to the Integra/RSX...But there's no denying the influence of the Teggy. Honda was king back in the day. I remeber when the RSX first released, despite my love for my Prelude, man those were attractive at the time (still are). Love to have an 05 Copper Type S

[@robertolson8631]

I own three preludes so I am biased but both really hot cars

[@J.Wick.]

@@robertolson8631 I've owned 2. Still have 1.

[@isabelmorales3511]

Honda is still king got late 90s early 2000 itr selling for 180k

[@x1boomer]

teggy 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@J.Wick.]

@@x1boomer yep. Teggy.

[@Zlife-kz1go]

Had a 95 GS-R 4 door. Nobody believed it was a gsr cause it was a 4 dr. I loved those frameless doors and 8100rpm redline

[@matthewkinney5474]

Mild correction @ 5:13. The third generation actually did have frameless windows, but only on the sedans.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Oh I didnt actually know that, its been a long time since Ive seen a sedan, they are quite rare in Canada and they only made them till 97 here. Thanks for the info!

[@matthewkinney5474]

@@AcuraAdvice Ah also @ 11:07. 1996 saw the introduction of OBD2, redesigned PCV and EVAP system and finally the new GSR 'snowflakes' 6 spokes were introduced. This may be US specific, however. Oh and LS is updated with body-colored side moldings. Most of this information is pulled from Acura press releases that are still up on their website.

[@whitneythe6thgenaccord680]

Awesome video. I’d typically say the 3rd Gen is my favorite without hesitation; however, I recently got to test drive an ‘06 RSX Type-S that totally changed my perspective; currently saving up for one.

[@AcuraAdvice]

I'd love to own an 05/06 type S they are awsome!

[@kibawhitefang7176]

Still found one yet?

[@kibawhitefang7176]

Even when the RSX cane around, I was just a kid 🥹 and it always intrigued me. 20 years later I had a car accident from my Civic Si 2012 coupe… despite how frustrated I was, four days later I managed to find my dream car thanks to God, a _Acura RSX Type-S_ (2002), blue, one owner 100,998 miles on it. 😱‼️ *naniii* ⁉️It’s been over a year and I am so happy to have it! 😌 Been working on it ever since… Then we got the 2023 “Integra”. Look… let’s face it. Acura is at it again with their marketing strategy of naming things. I am not saying is not a powerful machine or a fast and well build car. I just can’t connect with it as the previous generations. Especially when is a car that doesn’t exist in Japan but exclusively here in North America and build here. I can’t even find who designed it but you can tell it doesn’t have the Japanese touches as it would in its natural environment at the land of the rising sun. Is too American like the second gen NSX.

[@CyberTerrorism]

‘95 Integra RS owner for 7 years now. Still love it.

[@JarretLaMark]

I bought a 1995 Integra GS-R coupe/fastback when the Gen3 came out, which for me, will always be one of the greatest, very obtainable, driver's cars ever made. I did cat back Sunk(works) exhaust, DC Sports 4 -2-1 exhaust header, DC Sports cold air intake with the anti-hydro lock mid-filter backup system, adjustable coil-over Bilstein suspension, larger sway bars with harder bushings, rear and front strut mounts,17" DVS 8 rims, and the car handled like a mini-supercar, ultra flat cornering, very predictable 4 wheel slides, and very manageable understeering when setup correctly. The car was stolen from me a week after I had paid off the loan (3 years ownership). I got the title a month later, a week after the shell was recovered on a side street in crap-hole Hartford, CT. (it had a Viper aftermarket alarm system, and a clutch club engaged, and they got that thing in less than 15 minutes) I hope whoever stole it built that motor/trans up and raced it at least, or put the powertrain in a 92 Civic hatch. 30 years later and it still feels like that one special girl you loved in your 20's that somehow got away, but you'll never forget her. I've had band new 2012, 2015, and 2018 Civic Si models (consecutive leases) and that DC2 Integra is still "the one" that got away. A new 2025 Civic Type R (champ white) is my current goal.

[@tofu1413]

Had a 3rd gen RS, a CDN ITR and a 96 JDM ITR…. Still miss those cars dearly. They were such good cars.

[@Kevin_C97]

Reliable is an understatement, my dad passed down his GSR to me(he’s the original owner), and right now it sits at 343k Miles and counting since it’s my daily. Gets to redline often and still has decent compression for the mileage, 240 highest 220 lowest.

[@acerimmer8338]

Man, when I was in high school, everyone wanted a Gen 3 Integra. It was easily the coolest attainable car. My first car was a '97 LS. While it was a blast, I didn't realize I purchased a rebuilt title (young and dumb) and it started falling apart at 70k miles. Sold it for a Mustang GT and never looked back, but will always have a soft-spot for the Integra. Such a great little car.

[@ichitensho7075]

90s b series vtec hits different :3

[@LTRiggs321]

The only critique I have is the 94-01 sedan had frameless doors as well, but other wise love the integra content keep it coming!

[@AcuraAdvice]

Yeah I just learned that from some of the comments, I own a hatch, but the sedans are so rare up here in Canada that I havent seen one is so long I didnt remember the sedan windows were frameleas

[@chrispompano]

I have a red 89 LS hatch about 50k from what I remember..... its been in storage since 2007!!!!!! My health & Florida took its toll on me & my cars. Hope I can get on it & running soon.....

[@AcuraAdvice]

Wow! 1G Integras basically don't exist where I am anymore, they've all rusted away long ago. I hope you feel better and are able to get it going!

[@TheCommentator353]

Great video! get ready to blow up mate 100k subs round the corner. My 98 teg type r says hello!

[@barry216]

my 99 ITRx says hi back

[@ZingZingNZ]

Ive owned 3 type r integras, my fav was my 4door. I now still have a turbo dc2r 96 Got a original thrust turbo kit and apexi power fc

[@PaulMyers-q1m]

I drove a 99 Integra 2dour was soooo nice I got the brochure to had it for a while gave it to a coworker he was looking for one for his 99 Integra 😊

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Just bought a bone stock 1998 Integra. Cant wait to get it on the road.

[@mac4258]

I have a 98 ls parts car. Junked a 95 and 97. Drive a 99. And my father drives a 2000. I just purchased a gsr and will be picking it up in May in Vancouver! If you would like a gsr shoot (saw bc plates) mine is going by on the way back to ns.

[@UndergroundTrev]

Well done video. I still love my second generation Integra. I'd have to say the second gen is my personal favorite but there is no denying the success of the third gen, they were definitely where Acura peaked in the sport compact scene.

[@QuixoticCampaign]

The 4th gen base model in the US had the K20A3 i believe, the same as the 7th Gen civic si ep3 like i had. Quick enough but a huge let down imo from the 3 lobe vtecs in the type s

[@jefferytouch6519]

I own a DC5 Type R Australian version so it shares the K20a2 with the Type S and is missing the big red Brembos but aside from that it shares everything with the JDM spec one and it's a dream to drive, good work on the vid keep it up.

[@roncurtis8174]

My friend had a 1993 integra in high school. I learned how to drive stick in that car. It was such a cool car

[@67tomcat]

What an entertaining video! Love all generations of the Integra too.

[@AnthonyParrilloRI]

Hit the nail on the head with your review and Problems with the integra

[@biohaz9833]

Great vid man

[@BrawlFreak786]

Coming back to this now. The new Integra is selling like crazy

[@leong5489]

Thanks!

[@AcuraAdvice]

Thank you!!

[@matthewgarcia3491]

Gen 2! Ive owned two now. My first car at 15 was a 1990 Integra that i got in 2011 and i just bought a 93 gs coupe which i hope to either k swap or possibly a gsr motor. Best looking integra hands down in my opinion.

[@proactivefiresafety954]

Great video 👍🏽. My favourite gen is the 3rd gen coupe.

[@barry216]

for sure mine too

[@thecompulsivecollector1472]

Definitely the 3rd gen is the best. I just got my 3rd Gen3 GSR after 16 years without one, and I couldn't be happier

[@johnhart3540]

The 87 integra with the brown top was a good motor to find. With having a vacuum advance distributor was nice for swapping into an older civic like an 84 civic 4 door or something was possible. The black top was perfect for the 90 91 civic with the computer advance distributor.

[@spencersgarage]

Love my ‘94 Integra GSR!!

[@patrick87100]

Excellent presentation

[@chrismayer3919]

This reminds me of my ‘99 Integra GS-R that was demolished in a crash. God how I miss that lil’ coupe… 😞😢

[@barry216]

that sucks

[@Noloveforspectre]

I never thought of the RSX as the new Integra even though i knew it was lol...where did they all go..its rare to see an RSX anymore

[@joshuamiles4482]

The 91 to 92 have a different fitting front and rear bumper, my 92 gsr couldn't have the Mugen body kit but my 91 LS could, favorite Honda ever had about 5-6 of the 2nd Gen.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Interesting! I didnt know that

[@RealAmericanHero420]

Try taking the ground wire from that trunk actuator and bolting it directly to the chassis so it makes solid contact and always gets the full circuit of current it’s needing to always work.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Ill give that a try, thanks!!

[@griffins750]

Just bought a 97 GSR 3 weeks ago!

[@AcuraAdvice]

Nice!

[@griffins750]

@@AcuraAdvice Yeah, it’s my first sports car (I’m 19), I’ve been killing myself for three 3years trying to get myself a car like this. I wasnt planning on buying an Integra but this one fell into my lap by complete chance. Managed to buy it from my landlord for 3k with 185,000 miles on it! It needs a lot of work (it was sitting in my landlord’s shop on his lift for 5 years prior to me buying it) but I’m beyond excited to bring this thing back to life! Also I promise I’m not going to rice it, although a JDM Type R Replica isn’t out of the question considering it needs a lot of work and was already crashed in the front leading to the front bumper and hood not aligning perfectly (I also don’t fit great in the stock seats so some Yellow Special edition Type R Recaro SR3s may be the best choice to stay within the realm of good taste with the CGP paint, while letting me actually have some leg room 😂)… But we’ll see what happens, right now I’m just doing maintenance items like fixing an exhaust leak, and soon I’m going to have to do my clutch master cylinder which sucks but should be a good learning experience)…

[@griffins750]

@@AcuraAdvice Thanks for the great video! Always nice to see quality content being made about such a cool car!

[@AcuraAdvice]

@@griffins750 That sounds like a great find! Good luck with it, can't go wrong with a GSR. Thanks for watching!

[@kibawhitefang7176]

How is it holding so far??

[@OGStoneVegas]

damn i wish i still had my 93 special edition coupe

[@CoolTI-Daniel]

Third Gen Integras are best integras. Also fully agree with your notes on the latest one they are releasing. While I am sure it's an awesome car, it's way too expensive and hard to get. Likewise, I rather get myself a ultra clean third gen. Friend of mine had an abused 1995 with guetto matt paint job and stupidly low profile tires... Still awesome to drive and one of the best feeling manual transmissions ever. The RSX while fatter, also an awesome car. I guess more civilized in a way in terms of comfort.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Daily drive my third gen, absolutly love it, wouldnt trade it for anything newer

[@barry216]

I love all gens but yes I agree 3 generation is definitely the best..from a dc2 Integra type RX owner RHD JDM front

[@datboycoot]

I miss my 3rd Gen Integra smh. It was only an LS but stilllllll. Might look for a GS-R because VTEC mannn

[@JPZ89]

DC2s especially GS-R and Type-Rs have had a reputation for being huge thief magnets here in Chicagoland so im thankful I ended up getting a DC5 instead. My buddy had a nice GS-R years back that got stolen from right in front of his appartment 😢

[@MrCarsandguitars]

I had a 93 GS. Hands down the best car ove ever owned.

[@frankiemck40]

I love your videos

[@marcperras9072]

I've owned a Milano red 1994 Acura Integra GSR for over 29 years. I bought it new in 1994. It has almost 91,000 kilometers on the odometer. I do not drive it between early November and late April or even May most years.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Wow what a gem!!

[@marcperras9072]

@@AcuraAdvice My guess is that you are located in BC, judging from license plates on some of the cars featured on your video. BTW, great work on the video. It must have taken a long time to research and put it together.

[@AcuraAdvice]

@@marcperras9072 Yes I'm in BC. Thank you!! I pretty much spent a month of working on the video everyday when I got home from work until late at night and pretty much my whole weekends working on it too! It took a bit for the video to gain traction but I'm super excited that many people are watching and enjoying it now!!

[@marcperras9072]

@@AcuraAdvice I just finished viewing your video on the Prelude. I will check out your other videos too and I have subscribed to your channel.

[@rodrigo4379]

dont sell it!!!!

[@chiefslief1886]

❤❤another beautiful one👍🏻

[@niekoch.9764]

I had a 1994 Integra and a 2000 Integra and its quite interesting to see the evolution in it, especially in the Trunk actuator in the newer facelifted model. But otherwise I still love both of them even though the 1994 RS is crashed..

[@AcuraAdvice]

The trunk latch drives me crazy, on my 99 I've replaced it like 3 times, still won't work if its too or or too cold 😂

[@niekoch.9764]

@@AcuraAdvice mine actually works, so theres a way to fix it by getting a Passenger door actuator from a second generation Honda Odyssey. After that just swap internals and it works like a charm.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Oh, interesting! I will be looking into that, thanks! 👍

[@knottynate6876]

I have a 94. All stock, descent interior bad paint damage from age. How much do you think I should sell it for?

[@AcuraAdvice]

List on marketplace for 25,000 and say "no low ballers i know what i got"

[@jakefish3184]

keep it and wait for it to start appreciating

[@betamax-v2v]

This was during the time when auto makers actually liked making cars.

[@MEHoward]

Good video!

[@Lando-kx6so]

1:26 wasn't 100% true. By the early 90s Lexus was selling in Europe & other places & even entered it's home market by 2005 & Infiniti sold the Q45 in Japan & Australia back in the 90s

[@Buddyclub33]

Never selling my FBO/Tuned 2006 Civic Si 😊 I'm 55 years young, owned alot of Honda's over the years. K20 are the last of their best.

[@darrylbrooks851]

Honda has made fun cars👍🏼

[@ElectoneGuy]

After all these years and my father owning a 96 LS Sedan, I still hate those four tiny, round headlamps.

[@isabelmorales3511]

3th gen ftw

[@joshuagabra2665]

how about the dc5 integra type r?

[@JPZ89]

He probably left it out because the DC5R wasn't sold new here here in North America

[@lexisnep525]

So I own one of the new Integra A-Spec models with the 6 speed manual, and it's actually not really an upbadged Civic. Let me explain. First, the chassis is completely unique. Sure it's the same platform, but the entire body shares NO sheet metal with any Civic model, whatsoever. It's also touted as being 5% stiffer than the Civic. Additionally, the engine is the L15CA from the Civic Si, not the L15B7 from the other Civics. Honda/Acura claims this engine makes 200hp, but it's been shown by Hondata to be making 220hp in the Si, and 235hp in the Integra. It has a unique turbo and the Integra gets its own 91 octane tune over the Civic. Additionally, the Integra offers a limited slip diff, which is only shared with the Civic Si as well. When looking at the interior, even compared with the Civic Si, the Integra is also mostly unique. Sure it shares the same displays and buttons, but the dashboard is unique to the Integra and the seats are too. In the manual-equipped models, you get alcintara seats as well. It's also worth noting the unique liftback design, which no Honda product shares. You'll also be pleased to know that the new Integra weighs only 3,000 pounds, living up to the legacy of lightweight efficient designs. It even has adaptive dampers, which the Civic does not have, and these noticeably change the ride characteristics with the drive mode changes. That doesn't even go into all the feature changes like the 16 speaker sound system, fog lights, heated seats, memory position seats, head-up display, and more. You really should test drive a manual-equipped model to see how you like it. I think you'll find it's every bit an Integra, and it deserves the name. The issue is that cars have kept pace with inflation, so what was a $20,000 car in the 90s is now a $40,000 car, and you'll find that the inflation matches that pricing exactly. It's also worth noting that with a good set of tires, the new A-Spec Integra is actually faster than the 2001 Type-R. The Type-S they're selling now gets much more than 5hp over the Type-R, too, again as found by Hondata.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Thanks for sharing all your insights, I agree I do need to drive one, I have driven the new civic si and type R but I have not had a chance to drive a new Integra yet. In fact, I havent even seen one up here in Canada yet

[@mr.iloveroblox2577]

I’ve driven the new Integra and it doesn’t feel any more powerful than 200hp

[@alex_mattar]

Agreed with all this as an owner of a 2023 A-Spec 6-MT. The Integra does share some with the Civic, but has so many upgraded features that is feels like its own car. And has all the luxury you’d expect from Acura. The F15 engine and shifter alone are more fun to drive than any Honda/Acura I’ve ever driven.

[@mrdiamonde]

Where did you find the hondata numbers? Is the type s over 320hp number stock or are you talking with a hondata tune? I just got a type s. So I am curious to see what the real numbers are stock.

[@alex_mattar]

@@mrdiamonde I saw a video directly from Hondata here on KZbin somewhere. However it was for the A-Spec.

[@watersmart1]

RSX all the way baby!👍❤️🇨🇦

[@jojobinks1155]

I like the new integra more than the rsx. Its definitely better looking lol.

[@HiFiInsider]

I want a 1993 GS-R in green.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Me too!

[@JPIndustrie]

“I don’t think it’s terrible , but it’s just generic Honda product” sounds exactly like how most everyone in general at the time considered brand new base 1990s Integras to be 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂 just like now with type s , it took the type r to make it stand it out to the general public

[@NaturalGC]

In 1998 I was in love with the 90-93 DA7 2 door Integra. Anyone into cars saw them as the import to buy.

[@downtownab]

The new type S is a drivers car. Overpriced but looks and drives great.

[@blue_lancer_es]

15:29 😕 I want to paint my em2s valve cover red for the hp 😢

[@AcuraAdvice]

Its ok I once painted my calipers blue for extra stopping power 👀 I won't tell if you don't

[@blue_lancer_es]

@@AcuraAdvice deal

[@JonathanAcierto]

The 3rd gen headlights give me trypophobia.

[@KwBeee]

New cars have lost their personality. I'm going to try to pick up a CRX or Integra this year for my next project. Gotta keep these cars on the road!

[@lickablewallpaper5512]

WTF do you mean the first duel overhead can engine found in a Honda? i have a 1965 S600 that has a duel overhead cam engine!

[@xp50player]

Kids driving their clapped out 90s models: “my car is REAL driver’s car”🤣. Base Civics are pretty good now; it’s not Acura’s fault thry can’t do too much to improve on it, but add leather and change, oh yeah, they did change ALL the bodywork, not just the badge.

[@Noloveforspectre]

THe 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero is the best FWD car ever

[@mackcummy4976]

I have a 2002 turbo RSX-S and 2005 daily RS-S here in Canada.

[@anthony_rivera4735]

The RSX might be the worst one, because it looked a little too dated when it came out for 2002.

[@TheNostalgicFuture]

yeah my problem with the new integra is that its a civic. I can count on one hand how many parts are interchangeable between my RSX and a Civic Si from the same year. wack.

[@shadowboy813]

"low end torque was lacking" Oh how wrong you are. I have a black top D16A1 in my CRX, and it's been dynod. The torque peaked at 5000rpm and it was making 95% of peak at 2800. The torque curve on that engine is very flat. Also, in 1999 all Integras Type R destined for North America went to Canada.

[@thatloudCG5]

Big Integra guy here and somehow I kinda told myself that I would never own a DC2/DB8 as after owning a DA9 and DC5...and now I do (DB8 GS-R). 😂😂 The main reason why I said that is because I hate 4 headlight front and it needs to come off for the J front. BRB...gonna go resuscitate it after blowing it up. 🤦

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

Drivers car ❤

[@ZingZingNZ]

The itr was 100k nzd

[@PreciousAlpschindler]

Integra is way better than a Civic. Civic got a bad name with a Ricer but not Integra

[@midwestmischief3393]

i hate the 5th gen Civtegra i utterly hate the L15 and the k20c makes power but is boring compared to the 3rd and 4th gen b18c and k20a2 i own a type s rsx

[@chadpb]

There's no H in VTEC

[@AcuraAdvice]

Yes Im aware...dont know how that happened tbh if it was autocorrect or if I typed it that way...either way no idea how I didnt notice that before posting 🤦‍♂️

[@ichitensho7075]

new hondas are just bbig bulky heavy car >.>

[@jj-dt4yc]

3:54, not the gay puppet song

[@ArthropodSpidey]

This guy always has the worst takes. Stay stuck in the 90s, bro.

[@ainsoph1]

that 1.5l sucks