I just saw this "first test" of the new Integra Type R at this address:

http://www.drive.com.au/news/default.asp?s...news/news2.html

What really gets me is this bit -

" The already good brakes have been replaced by bigger - and lighter - four-piston Brembos, with Italian-made Ferodo fade resistant brake pads. Cooling ducts channel in air from the bumper. Tyres are 17-inch Bridgestone Potenzas.

The new engine's power is up 15kW to 162kW at a top-note 8,000rpm, the real power starting at 6,000rpm. Torque is 206Nm (up 20Nm) at 7,000rpm, and the claimed quarter mile time (400m) is 14.3secs."

Why is the s2000 given cheap a** brakes and 16" wheels and yet the Integra gets the goodies quoted above. Also an VTEC-i 2lt to replace the old 1.8lt.

Don't get me wrong the S2000 brakes are "good" but when you look at what else is around it makes you go mmmmmmmmmm. As for 16" wheels, well I thought that they were cool as standard equipement on my Supra turbo - BACK IN '89!

Love my S2000 but I think we only paid for the R&D on the engine and gearbox - we missed better brakes, alloy suspension arms, bigger wheels/tyres, lower weight (cause it equals more $$$$$).

Thanx guys

 

1/4 in 14.3, oh I don't think so, a bit of wishful thinking, same engine in Civic TypeR out this year is meant to put down 0-60 in 6,5 secs and 1/4 in 16's.

If it does dole out claimed figures I want one for my winter / beater car,

 

In US units the power output of the ItR is 217 HP/151 lb-ft of torque. Pretty impressive. Would make a good second car for those dreary days.

 

2600lbs and 215hp should equal a 14.3

 

I'm not sure either why Honda cheaped out on us with the 16" wheels either. With a car this expensice you'd think they'd add a more standard size of 17"s to the car. It doesn't completely suprise me though. Honda for some reason or another has never been a big fan of large wheels. Oh well, what are you going to do??

 

Yes, but you would think they would have had other add-ons too.

 

I doubt any of these go-fast goodies will make it to the US.

 

I'm with meat on this, that article said it's a prototype, and I wouldn't be surprised to see those change for production.

 

found this in importclassifields.com

http://www.importclassifieds.com/cgi-bin/u...c&f=16&t=003187

 

Brembo brakes aren't really that of a big deal, some like it and some personally don't like me. I will rather have Endless brakes or Spoon brakes anyday over Brembo ones. My friend's R34 GTR doesn't even stop better than my JDM S2K.

While the new JDM Integra Type R is going to be one pretty mean machine. Beware, there are reviews that say that it's much faster in acceleration compared to our S2Ks. I haven't seen the official test video from Best Motoring Japan or anywhere but once I do. I might decide to switch cars again, no way am I gonna let an Integra eat me alive!

Heck, otherwise I'll be driving an Integra since day one. Oh well, or some S2K Type R will be a good upgrade. But then again, there are no plans and there don't seem any made up as well. Bad luck, switching to any car is the best option at the end of the day if this nightmare does happen.