Honda Integra Type R DC2
I purchased this legendary machine through Yahoo Auction Japan with the help of my agent in Tokyo, prior to my arrival for Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. I wanted a car that I can drive when I'm in Tokyo, so I can drive to Daikoku PA myself, go to various driving spots to experience touge in my own car.
Spec & Modifications
This DC2 build is meant to be an almost complete restomod of a legendary machine! It already came with in very good condition, much better than I anticipated; but still, for a car that is close to 30 years old, it does need some maintenance in order to have many more years of driving to come. So with that, I am sparing no expense in doing a proper restomod, with the help of my friends at Drivers Lounge JP! If you know them, yes, Josh will be my mechanic for this one and I can't wait to drive it when it's completely done!
Component | Brand | Model |
|---|---|---|
Suspension - Control Arm | Honda | OEM |
Suspension - Coilover | Tein | Flex Z |
Air Intake | Mugen | Cold air intake |
Suspension - Strut Tower Bar | Stock | Type R Strut Tower Bar |
Brake - Rotors | Endless | Brake Rotor Basic Slit |
Brake - Lines | Endless | Swivel Steel Brake Line Set |
Brake - Pads | Endless | Super Street S-sports (SSS) |
Exhaust | Spoon | B-pipe and N1 axle-back exhaust. |
Cooling - Radiator | Koyorad | |
Coolant hoses | Aftermarket | |
Wheels | Stock | |
Tires | Toyo | Proxes R1R 205/45R16 |
Alternator | OEM | Rebuilt |
PAS Pump | OEM | Rebuilt |
PAS Hose | OEM | New |
Air Con Compressor | OEM | New |
Timing belt | Honda | OEM |
Water pump | Honda | OEM |
Fuel filter | Honda | OEM |
Clutch slave cylinder | Honda | OEM |
Clutch hose | Spoon | |
Suspension Bushing | Spoon |
Future Projects
AS the DC2 is already going through a very extensive list of restomod, there is currently no plans to modify it further. Oh, it was missing the audio unit when I purchased it, so I might need to get something in there. Let's see.
As a legendary FWD track car back in the 90's, I am also thinking of getting a second set of wheels and track tires prior to importing it from Tokyo to Toronto, so I can occasionally take it to the track to have it re-live its glory. Stay tuned.....