Newera car specs - Honda Integra Type R 98 Spec - Type X

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This is a top condition 98 Spec ITR for sourced for a discerning customer who wanted the best

example available of the highest standard of condition only Newera is known for sourcing. In all, it

took approx 3 months of searching to find this example. Specification was to include a top

condition red interior, optional ABS and SRS airbag(s).

With fuel prices higher and Honda Type R's gaining in popularity as robust driver's cars, we

concentrate on finding the very best and latest examples, to supply to those customers who want

the ultimate quality available for their budgets. The DC2 Type R is considered by the Japanese as

the best Integra Type R made, even better than it's replacement, the DC5 Type R. With double

wishbone suspension at each corner and excellent balance, combined with a race car like 1.8 V-

Tec engine producing 200 bhp driven through a close ratio gearbox coupled to a limited slip

differential, this is a seriously capable driver's car! Note that Honda make the currect DC5 ITR

without double wishbone suspension. A cost cutting exercise... To tuners in Japan, the DC2 98

Spec is still the best ever made.

This is a 98 Spec Type X as stamped on a plaque located on the centre console and inside the

passenger door shut. Type X in this case denotes black interior trim with red Recaros on a white

car. Its of 1998 + Spec. and so in addition to a quicker steering rack and suspension differences

only fitted to JDM models, also carries the following factory modifications introduced in 1998:

To provide an increase in power to 200 bhp and also higher torque at low and mid rpm levels the

exhaust manifold was re-designed. Suspension and brakes were improved to maximize driving

performance and handling. Furthermore, the Integra type R 98 Spec adopted15-inch front disk

brakes &14-inch rear disk brakes. ABS was a delete option - but fitted to this example. A new

steering wheel was designed by MOMO and High intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with

2000 Honda Integra Type R 98 Spec - Type X. Honda Racing White

Basic InfoRegistration date 11/2000Chassis Number DC2-1402920Mileage 43950Color Honda Racing WhiteOTR Price £ 9940

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additional option HID (yellow) driving lights, with over twice the brightness of halogen lamps were

introduced. Front and rear bumpers were also re-designed to help modernise the look further.

Glass was also changed from being of brown tint, to a light blue tint instead. As standard, the

engine is making 200 bhp at 7,600 rpm with a V-Tec Zone that sounds & goes much like that of a

racing engine from 5,800 - 8,500 rpm, it's not hard to see why this car won so many admirers in

Japan. 98+ Spec Factory fitted equipment includes: Limited slip differential, Climate control air

conditioning, PAS, electric windows, original "Type R" fitted mats, remote controlled door mirrors

(With retract mode on this example), full alcantara red Recaro seats, HID headlights with front fog

lights integrated into the light clusters, alloy Type R gear knob and pedals, large diameter discs.

Modifications: The following modifications appear to have been fitted: Trust Airinx replacement

filter element and intake, Mugen fan switch and low temp thermostat, Ultra - uprated ignition leads,

Fujitsubo Power Getter exhaust, J's Racing (Produced by Racing Gear) high quality coilovers with

pillow ball upper mounts, J's Racing front and rear alloy strut braces. Wheels are Volk Racing

CE28N of 16" diameter, fitted with near new Yokohama DNA S Drive sports tyres of size:

215/45R16. All modifications are supplied free of charge with the car.

Inside There's also a Honda (Kenwood) CD/Radio hifi complete with speakers inclusive of remote

tweeters at the front. Audio equipment is supplied free of charge with this car.

An alarm is fitted, although this is not likely to meet UK insurance requirements as no UK

certificate is included. There's a rather clever immobiliser switch for the starter motor located

beneath the gear shift gaiter. This must be pressed when operating the key to turn the starter

motor. Took us a while to find it ourselves, despite knowing an immobiliser was fitted. Simple - but

effective.

Performance Parts to further improve this car are available through www.neweraparts.com We'd

recommend fitting a Mugen cold air composite air box and K&N oil impregnated air filter, Mugen 4

branch stainless steel exhaust manifold and some items to improve the engine bay, such as J's

Racing oil and radiator cap. Uprated Endless CC-X brake pads will add fade free braking

performance - to a level not available from alternative pads sold in the UK. We'd also recommend

changing the wheel nuts to black annodised, instead of the blue ones currently fitted (At present

we haven't yet been given a key for these - but this may follow from the previous owner). All

Honda performance parts available in Japan can be supplied by ourselves.

Interior is in excellent condition. This has been a non smoker's car. There are no faults to report

aside from minor wear to the driver's vertical seat bolster from age although the seat's in excellent

condition. It would appear the last owner of this car was a small Japanese person. Interior has

been valetted so the car will be presented in immaculate condition.The original auction grade of




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this example is 4b (Auction sheet is available) This example is in excellent condition. Checking the

bodywork carefully during & after washing it we noticed only the following: Scratches to the front

lip spoiler, 2 small pin dents on the n/s quarter and one on the o/s quarter (Not easily noticable!).

Each of these faults will be repaired professionally as part of UK preparation. On the bonnet

there's a light dent from the inside where the bonnet's been closed against the stay. We'll have a

dent removal specialist do his best on removing this also. Note that the underside of the car is

completely rust free also. Much like a 2 year old car! Note that the N/S "Type R" sticker has some

chips from it - can be replaced with a new item, although the cost of this hasn't been included in

the price at this time.

Test Drive: We tested this DC2 for around 4km after warming it up. There are no mechanical faults

to report with performance. Clutch is fine, with no warping from the brakes. Performance feels

VERY strong especially in the V-Tec zone Its certainly not lacking in go! Even with standard tune

as far as exhaust, etc is concerned, performance is strong from the 200 bhp this car gives as

standard, so with the uprated breathing from the Fujitsubo exhaust, it's even more balistic! Clearly

this car's been loved and fastidiously maintained. Oil change has recently been carried out.

Complete with minor paintwork to repair the above described faults, UK conversions E-SVA and

first UK registration, MOT, 12 month's comprehensive warranty, full valetting and 6 month's road

tax, this one off concours condition Integra Type R was sourced at: £9,940 OTR. Please Contact

Us to discuss sourcing your own high quality example of a DC2 98 Spec Honda Type R Integra or

an alternative.

Newera Imports - suppliers of the highest quality examples of the best sports cars from Japan. As

recommended by Japanese Performance Magazine, Type R Owners forum members and UK

specialist tuners!




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Photos

A stunning example - One of the last DC2 ITR's made!

Bodywork is virtually unmarked.




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Regularly polished!

98 Spec carries updated front bumper.




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Volk Racing CE28N lightweight forged alloy wheels set this car off well.

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HID headlights as standard.




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Nice straight flanks either side.

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Rear bumper also updated on post 98 models.




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16'' Volk Racing CE28N Alloy wheels are in excellent condition.




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Fujitsubo Power Getter Performance Exhaust fitted.

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J's Racing Coilovers.




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Produced by Racing Gear.




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Tyre size shown.

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Wind deflectors are fitted.

Interior's in excellent condition in keeping with low genuine mileage.




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Dual SRS airbags.




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Driver's seat is in excellent original condition!

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All warning lights present & correct.




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Odometer shows mileage in km, before recalibration to miles in UK.




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A non smoker's car from new.




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Numbered plaque.

Under this gaiter is a pressure switch. Push when operating starter (Security immobiliser forstarter).




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Back seats also in excellent condition.

Type X denotes white with red Recaro interior.




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Spare and tool kit never used.

Box contains original air cleaner & bags contain plastics of suspension covers for rear.




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J's Racing Strut Brace.




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Engine bay all original, with only few modifications.

J-s Racing strut brace.




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Trust Airinx filter element and intake modification.

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Ultra uprated ignition leads.

Earthing kit fitted to improve spark plug performance.




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Migen low temp thermoswitch & thermostat appear to have been fitted.

Original Chassis plate.




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Oil has been recently changed.

Factory fitted HID for main beam.




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Small ding on bonnet from stay being pushed against it from the outside.

Scratches & marks on front spoiler - to be repaired as part of our preparation of this car in UK




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Scratches & marks on front spoiler - to be repaired as part of our preparation of this car in UK

Small pin dent - to be repaired as part of preparation in UK.




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Small pin dent - to be repaired as part of preparation in UK.

Original shift knob to be supplied with the car.




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Rays wheel nuts have locks. Key is to be supplied if it comes with the car's documents (We'drecommend replacement with black RAYS nuts).

Type R sticker can be replaced at additional cost - with new item from Honda.




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