What Should I Do With The GSR?
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- I just put new tires on the GSR and I love it more than ever. In fact, the tires were the last thing that was on my 'wish list' for the car. Now that it's 'complete' and I'm driving it, I'm starting to think about the next steps I want to take with it.
On one hand, I'm thinking of turning it into a Type R clone. On the other hand, I'm thinking I'd be better off keeping it as a stock GSR and restoring it to like new condition.
Neither of these things is going to happen anytime soon. I need to finish the #FairmontProject first. Once that's done and I have time to catch my breath, I'm thinking about the next projects I might take on. Perhaps you can help shape it's direction.
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Keep it stock. In fact, restore it. Like car concours. From top to bottom, engine bay, body work, everything. That would be a fun series!!
You know a "Fairmont" of stuff about Acuras?!! lol
People need to see this. TO THE TOP!!
I thought the same thing...
DE Nichols it seems Stefan was born in 1994
capnskiddies lol. Nice password interpretation. Could be his child's birthday and name for that matter.
Restore it! I think your experience makes you the perfect guy to bring this thing back to how it was in 2001.
Keep it stock and restore. A showroom floor fresh GSR....do it!
Keep it stock, there are too many modified Honda/Acura models, a stock car that is over 15 years old gets noticed more than another modified ricer. You'll have more satisfaction driving it all stock.
1000 % Agreed! Keep her stock E. When I see an older Honda like this that's stock and has been lovingly looked after/ takin care of...... my panties get kinda wet I'm not gonna lie. Oh and they put that aftermarket Radio in to be able to hook it up to their phone and play music off of it.
Leave it stock, repair of replace anything in need of it, and just enjoy the car as Honda made it. Years down the road you'll be glad you did.
What ^^ said!! Stock is the new "mod" ;)
Stock is the best way to go :)
usmale47374 exactly what I was thinking.
That's the same thing i said about my -67 Ford P5 17M.. But now i'm converting it to a 20M by putting a 2 liter V6 engine on it.
I agree, he's modifying the Fairmont so why not doing something different with the Integra and restore it back to original factory condition. I personally admire older cars if they are in brand new like condition as usually most of them are some way modified or used carelessly, parts broken or missing, rust damages, dents, faded paint, etc.
+1 on the stock rebuild. Since you waited 15 years to get the car. I would rebuild it to stock. You know what is real. The ins and out of the car. You probably even put the stamps in the maintenance booklet.
So... strip it clean, clean it up and rebuild ore refurbish the engine. And give this car an other 15 years of life like it was new when it rolled of the loading truck.
Hey, Eric! Been watching you for years, first time commenting. Just saw your video about the changes made to CZcams and how they've effected you Just wanted to say, you were the inspiration for my first 'project car' purchase (93 L DA9 Integra LS) Sadly its still not done due to finances! But I can't wait to see what you have planned for your projects especially your GSR. What a beautifully designed car! Just wanted to say thanks for all the years, and no matter where your videos end up, ill be here for the ride!
Eric, I had that same exact car. Please restore it and keep it stock. Fix the rust, rebuild everything and enjoy the hell out of it. I regret selling mine so much.
bootlegMIR yeah I wouldn't delude myself into believing it's going to "double in value in 10 years" since after all, its still just a gsr. but it's certainly a much nicer gsr than most which makes it much easier to bring back to factory form. or even just do the type r upgrades without messing with the exterior. looks like it's in great shape all things considered.
Same thing I hit with the 95 honda civic si I purchased for my girlfriend. It was a beater, but very very mechanically sound. Fixed the quirks of it's age and repaired the rust. Still looks kinda 2 tone red even though it's the same paint just many years apart.... Maybe one day I will fix that as well.
My first thought when I saw the title of this video was "Just do a Type R conversion." Seems like that was your initial idea, and I say GO FOR IT! Restore this one. Take it apart, restore it, repair rust, have it detailed and make a Type R conversion. That'd be a project I would LOVE to watch.
So happy to have come across your CZcams page. I've subscribed and look forward to all the knowledge you have to share. Currently in the process of building my Integra GSR & you are officially my cyber mentor. Thanks for all you do brother!
Thank you!
Eric this just happened to me on Saturday. Over fourteen months ago I waited outside a grocery store next to the car only to be greeted by and older woman who bought it new in 1997. I gave her my number and said the exact same thing. She called me last Saturday and I bought the car Monday. The car was ALWAYS serviced at the Acura dealership. 200k and it’s still mint.
Hey eric, what a about a deatailing kinda episode?, i know its not your thing but making this thing factory fresh seems like an awsome idea!
Mike Kuijpers- good idea that , a episode that shows how to thoroughly detail a car sounds good , I second that one .
Mike Kuijpers I agree eric should get some Meguiars plastic cleaners along with the leather conditioner . And do a detailing video
Mike Kuijpers I could be wrong but I think most mechanics couldn't care less about body work. 😂
Lili G but you also have to remember that Eric makes how-to videos, so who's to say that he won't do a video on how to detail a car at some point?
Eric, this should be simple - don't molest it! That car is rare - no boy racer has attacked it and ruined it. If you did anything to it, do detail work to the rims and that rust spot and make it look like it did when it came off the truck. Heck, park it next to your dad's truck in the winter - it's too good of a car as it is and it deserves to live as the Honda Gods intended.
Alan Maier Amen to that brother.
This "make it look like it did when it came off the truck. Heck, park it next to your dad's truck in the winter"
Have to agree with this. Don't mess with the best. Get those wheels cleaned up and the dings/dents repaired and enjoy the Honda magic...or you could swap in an H22A4 and...what am I saying?! Leave it alone. Please. :)
Alan Maier This one is kind of a rough example of a GSR. Rusted out, ratty.
There are a lot cleaner, rust free, 2 door GSR's in my area.
Alan Maier
LSD!
Thanks for the birthday wishes Eric !! as with some other commenters i would leave it stock and just fix any worn items on the car and just drive it ! thanks for all the videos
Hey Eric, you can actually run ITR sized brakes without switching to 5-lug by using the ITR front calipers (same part number as late model CL, Accord, Oddyssey, Prelude, Isuzu Oasis) with 280mm front rotors from a base model Mini Cooper(circa 2007), and pads from a TSX. This setup gives you ITR sized brakes with all off the shelf parts without having to machine the ITR caliper brackets like with other commonly used upgrade setups. For the rears you can use the ITR calipers(expensive), or base RSX/EP3(02-05) Civic Si calipers with the early EP3 Si(02-03) 4x100 rear rotors and ITR pads. If you use the RSX/EP3 rear calipers, they need to be swapped left to right in order for the e-brake to work, so the bleeders will be upside down and need to be unbolted to be bled. It's all bolt-on with no modifications other than swapping the rear calipers and reusing your existing e-brake arms if running the RSX/EP3 rear calipers.
Great post.
Or just source a set of used 96-98 JDM ITR 4 lug hubs online. Original type R, bolt straight on. Far simpler.
You're right - that setup does bolt on, but if I remember correctly they use the same size calipers as the non-R Integras, so no real improvement there. They're also 4x114.3 lug pattern instead of 4x100 so you'd be limiting yourself to a smaller selection of wheels for no benefit, unless you really like the 96 spec R wheels or something. What some people do however, is use the 4x114.3 setup and upgrade to the 98 spec R calipers with 11" rotors from something like an older 4x114.3 Prelude to achieve the same thing. Not exactly "far simpler", and you'd be changing to a less popular 4 lug pattern.
IMH the brakes on the GSR are fine as is. Disk and pad upgrades would get most bang for your buck. The difference in braking between an R and a GSR is as much down to the GSR carrying extra weight. The difference between 96 and a 98 JDM R 's in the braking? I'd bet 90+% of drivers on the road couldn't tell.
You can do that but JDM ITR hubs have 36mm hubs/axles. So if your axle goes bad you'll have to pay a fortune to get new ones.
I would absolutely keep it stock. As you said, it's so rare to find any Integra, let alone a GSR that has survived being hacked up by some teenager. That car in its stock form is so perfect and I think seeing a restoration of it would be the best way to serve it.
I agree with others don't butcher it! When I had my GS-R Sedan, it was pre-butchered and any I found for sale were the same thing. Everybody thinks they're a better engineer than Honda!
Nice one, Eric. I believe you're back on your good old track!
Eric this is awesome! I'd leave it stock. I'm currently working on restoring an abused 1994 Prelude VTEC and have been debating keeping it stock or giving it more power. Maybe cars of this time should remain stick because you can enjoy what Honda used to be. I'm really excited to see what you do with it and I hope to see some more videos soon. I wish I could have a day where we could work on cars. There would be so much to learn! A great experience with one of my favorite CZcamsrs. Best of luck Eric! Stay Dirty!
Easy, keep it original and restore it. Maybe install steel brake lines to make some parts more durable and serviced better. But other than that it's one of the few original JDM performance cars out there. It's a real gem in that regard
id say given that you already have a fast car in the fairmont just keep the gsr stock would be my opinion
Chris Rocha Fairmont for straight line drag racing. Integra for the twisting mountain roads.
That said, just go bigger brakes, LSD, some restoration work and call it a day.
Keep it stock! Beautiful car dude. By the way, I just bought my first Honda after watching your videos for years. I get it now lol. Thanks for all the great content.
A good problem to have. I really enjoyed the discussion. Looking forward to more.
Early integra type R's had 4 lugs, but I think they were 4x114.3 not 4x100 like regular integras. But you should keep this stock, do some sort of restoration.
I agree with usmale47374. Keep the GSR stock. Repair or replace anything as needed with OE parts, I'd even go back to the stock manifold. Like you said, your car is a survivor. If you want to build an Integra, or even do a Type R clone, that's cool, but do it to a car that's already devalued.
Keep it the way it is! Nobody has to tell you that it's a great ride as is! years ago I bought a 90 Integra, wish I still had it now! So fun to drive!!
I'm in a similar position with my car. I don't see the value of these going up yet. But I really hope they do!! with n/a VTEC being phased out n' all now.. Nice to see such a car in good hands. A vicarious satisfaction.
Stock, stock, stock. Fix everything, get original head unit. Will see you at the 90s-early 2000s Japanese-American car show in 10 years! :)
Keep thinking that, only the super elite hondas (namely the NSX) have or will ever hold or increase in value, integras may be fun to drive but no hope of value increase.
I can't imagine that value will really be of much concern with these things. Keeping them running in top, original condition should be the goal of owners. Integras are meant to be driven.
Not true, he wanted this bc it was stock. And so do other people, I wouldn't even think of buying a car that someone has messed with / changed from stock.
Eric dont Type r clone it. Unless you want to gut it, put it on a rotisserie and spot weld all the seams. Even then it would ruin a good GSR , getting hard to get those. Mod a LS integra. Cheaper to get ahold of, and then you have the GSR for a real time benchmarking (same roads, temps, weather, same day even) to enjoy and compare to the progress of the "build" chassis. Just keep this one stock.You"ve waited soooo long for this car. Its special.
Hey, it actually is my birthday, so thanks lol. I have had 3 Integras myself...a 90 RS, a 95 SE, and a 99 4 door GSR. Awesome cars, I'll always like them, after having owned them for 15 years. Please keep your GSR stock, make it and keep it as clean as possible. The Type R is a completely different animal. The entire chassis and frame on the Type R is completely different from the other Integras. Subbed for the GSR!
Also, try and find an OEM optional lip kit, that would really set it apart. How's the head gasket on it? I have an almost complete OEM head gasket set (just missing the exhaust manifold gasket) if you'd be interested. I have a few other parts too
The chassis and frame are near identical on both. The differences being the R gets extra seam welding and a some thicker steel panels/plates in the rear.
you could do the conversion and keep the stock parts around when you decide to change it back. you know how many videos that can turn out and we all would watch cause your awesome
I would vote for keeping it stock. Just restore it.
Limited Slip Differential!!!!!
get a quaif in there ASAP.
wavetrack lsd's are pretty affordable.
actually today is my birthday thanks eric i love your channel
Make it absolutely spotless and show us the process !
Thats a beautiful car as it stands, loaded with class. Whatever you decide to do. I'm sure you are going into with eyes wide open. Fart can muffler wit whistle, and a bunch of stickers on the back window... Rice it up big boy. :)
Keep it stock and make it a classic. Even with some ITR add-on, it will never be one and wouldn't be a GSR anymore either.
I recently bought a stock 1998 green/tan gsr. Condition is almost similar to yours, not as clean on the outside, but still not bad. Same rust spots. Mine has 148k miles on it. Burns a little oil, especially when I hit vtec, but it’s not leaking at all. I got new summer tires for it n then that’s when the issue list started. Found out one of the lug slugs was stripped and the shop quoted me at $200 for new hub/bearing assembly. Ended up doing it myself with a hub puller. Next issue is I realized the parking brake doesn’t work. But when I had the rear jacked up I realized it’s not just the ebrake it’s the rear brakes in general that don’t work. I watched your video on repairing seized rear caliper pistons. That’s my next project. Also After that every time it rains I get a small puddle in the bottom of my trunk where the spare tire is. I thought it was coming from the antenna which is stuck in the up position and is missing the nut that seals the opening. But it must be from the rear window drainage, not sure. Anyway, I enjoy your videos and I like to see the progress you’re making with the gsr
Hi Eric. Long time listener, first time caller. I own a 1995 GS-R. I bought it three years ago. It was 100% stock and had only 31,000 miles on it. No shit. A unicorn. It wasn't perfect. Some minor paint issues (small scratches), it had been in a very minor accident at one point, apparently the leather seats cracked while it was sitting for so many years and they were replaced with cloth ones, someone swapped in a Type R rear seat (but that mod is pretty cool), the transmission doesn't have the VIN tag (it is most certainly a GS-R trans though, all the RPMs at 80 mph), and there are crowbar scars at the top of the driver's door where someone once tried to jack it. I call them her "battle scars". At 10 feet, the car looks amazing. You have to get close to notice all the issues. I gave her a proper detail last summer and her Milano Red paint would make you swoon. instagram.com/p/BHH-YcWDdaF/
I bought the car because I am an autocrosser and this GS-R was to be my summer autocross sports car. I wrestled with the same issue that you are. What do I modify? What don't I modify? Do I leave it stock? Is it going to be worth something some day?
After about a year of ownership, I finally had the courage to do what I wanted to do with my own car. A big rear sway and reinforcing plate from ASR. Replaced all suspension bushings and engine mounts with hardened rubber. Adjustable camber parts. Full suspension upgrade from Ground Control. Wider wheels and some Bridgestone Rival S tires. Hawk brakes and rotors and stainless steel brake lines. A very expensive alignment and corner weighting. I saved all of the original OEM parts that I took off (minus the crusty old bushings).
Did I ruin that cushy luxury ride? You bet I did! Does my car handle like a dream? Oh my god yes. Do I need a limited slip diff now? You better believe it. :)
I enjoy my car more now than when I first bought it. The indecision, the worrying about "ruining" it, all gone. This car was meant to be driven. You know exactly what that feel is. The cornering with a wishbone suspension is amazing. Rev that VTEC engine until it sounds like it's going to fly apart, then rev it some more because you aren't at red line yet. There's nothing like it.
I guess the question is: how long do you intend to keep the car? From the sound of it, you are not going to let this one go. If you plan on keeping it AND driving it, why not mod it? Turn it into a Type R clone. You are fully capable of doing so.
If you wan't to restore it, to preserve value, you are in the business of preserving a car. That means that you have to stop driving it so much. You can now only bring it out for the occasional Sunday drive. I tell you Eric, that is no way for an Integra to live.
You have other options as well. You could mod it for performance without doing the Type R cloning, much like I have done. Use quality aftermarket parts (but you know that). Maybe just do the Type R chassis stiffening/reinforcing (a lot of work, for sure) and the suspension/brake parts swap. Leave the engine/trans/ecu as the stock GS-R. You'd get all the chassis performance and that might be all you need, saving you thousands of dollars as well. Maybe you get the chassis part done and after a year or two, decide that you want to go full out and swap the Type R drive train in. Go nuts, man!
You have many options here. I'd advise against preserving the car as an investment, only because it's my impression that you actually want to drive it. If you're going to put the time and money into restoring it, improve it as well. Honda's of this era are like Lego. Easy to swap in better OEM parts. Once you change out the squishy, "tuned for luxury" parts, it becomes the amazing sports car that it was meant to be. If you are still worried about future value, then don't mod the engine. The rest of the car is easy as pie to put back to stock.
Well, if you want everyone to hate you, you could go full on fast and furious with it, lowered with an eye melting paint job, loud fart can exhaust system, gigantic aluminum wing that does nothing but add drag and a kilowatt sound system with no sound deadening so the whole car shakes and pisses off the entire town.
It would be ok (imo) to do simple bolt-on's like an exaust and maybe a true cold air intake (Who doesn't like the intake sound when the Vtech cracks open) also maybe Coilovers. the appearance would sill be stock just keep the OE parts if you ever want to go back
JimiTheBoss
YAAAASSSS Type R Clone!!!! Bring this channel back to life!
Well I've always said that its your car, do what you want. If you don't plan on selling it than any de-value won't matter. However, it seems you really enjoy the car as is and have a huge appreciation for it being a clean, stock, saviour car. It sounds like you already know what to do ;)
Keep that GSR just the way it is!
You will always regret changing it.
You can modify any old car to perform like a modern car, but what do you achieve?
A hacked car that is still slower than a new Kia spectra.
The car the people lust after is the unmolested ones.
I so agree with you.
agreed. its why some people run only bolt on mods.
but if you dont mod it, where's the fun :^)
I agree with you, I think Eric should mod the fairmont and restore the gsr
When I was young I wanted to mod the cars of the 60's and 70's, but now we see the value of an original, or rare auto. The cars of the 90's are becoming the collectible ones. My father was involved in restoring car of the 20's 30's 40's and they became "classics". We cannot keep all the cars of of our past, but I really lament not keeping some of the cars I owned, especially in their stock form.
Driving what was an ordinary car, that is kept original and ordinary is an experience in its own right. Nostalgia is strong and experiencing what things used to be like is very enjoyable.
Very much keep it stock
Hi Eric ;)
You "could" keep it stock...
But is that really what you think about when you drive it at night?
Food for thought.
Love this guy!!!
Thanks for the happy birthday Eric, keep the Integra stock. Aside from the cars value appreciating knowing that you're car will be one of the most rare cares in existence. It's a gem.
I love modifying cars and I do it now and then in my life. Although my daily is factory stock BMW 735i (e32). And I'd never touch it to change any detail. It's just this type of car, I don't know. Some cars, for some magic reason (probably totally subjective) should not be modified and their real awesomeness is in stock form. Just listen to your gut feeling and we already know what that is. You don't want to turn it into anything else than factory fresh, stock GSR, do you? ;)
And btw, I think restoration of this small vehicle will make a good series of video episodes for a broad audience. Which, considering your previous videos, might be a good idea.
messer7bc another BMW 740il E38 owner here but it's not my daily driver though stock m62 4.4 v-8 282 hp/ 324 pounds of torque not bad for a 4200 pound car
I used to have E34 540i with M60B40. Beautiful V8, but real pain in the a** to work under the hood, it's so tight there! ;)
messer7bc 90s model nice ride my favorite model 1992 BMW 840i best looking BMW ever but underappreciated
Under appreciated? Look at the prices now. Sky rocketing as crazy. Unfortunatelly, since I totally agree those are really badass ;)
keep it stock. no need to mess with a good thing.
Keep it as it is, slight clean modifications and a nice stereo. Wheels and detailing.
So much respect for clean stock cars
Make a museum of inteqras
keep it stock as new
have had. 2000 integra ls and a 1998 integra gs all stock no mods. but have seen a genuine 1999 type r that's been sitting behind a guys garage in the country for two years I think its about time I go make an offer miss my tegs so so much nothing compares
Feels good man
OE restoration all the way....
CLEAN IT UP!
Love the idea of both, and I would love to watch a conversion build!! I also know that restoring back to original is hard to do as well as parts become more obsolete. This would be a great opportunity to show how to rebuild original parts😉 ahem...
or what things to look for, how to match paint codes, seals, rebuild distributor, or any old part...oh I'm getting giddy just thinking of all the videos you could do maintaining an older car! Excuse me, classic Japanese car! So that means you need to get another one you wouldn't mind converting!
Let me start out by saying I've been watching your channel since 2012. I liked cars, didn't know too much about them. I owned two Civic Si's, one 1992 and one 2007, and I was just about to go to school for my level 1 Automotive ticket. So when I happened to come across your channel, and find out you were a honda guy, I subscribed and have watched every one of your videos ever since. Your video from years ago on the breakdown of an engine and what all the parts do taught me so much stuff I didn't know at that point.
SO TO THE POINT
I think the replicated Type R would be the way to go IF you had a whooole bunch of money to spend on it. And I mean doing everything right. Same engine, same trim, same interior, same everything. If you're not doing all that then why bother.
So, I think the actual right way to go is doing the stock GSR. It'll be cheap as balls for you and the car looks like it's in pretty good shape to begin with. Ya, it'll be slightly less cool, I guess, but you're absolutely right about it holding its value, plus there really is nothing like a nice, unmodified, classic sports car
I would go with some period correct modifications. Handling, individual throttle body manifold, EFI tuning, brakes.
leave it stock. keep it rare.
In my opinion, keep it more-or-less stock. I had the purple GSR. Loved it! Unfortunately, like many of the other commenters have pointed out... I was young, stupid, and did dumb modifications to it. Wish I had kept it stock and appreciated the rare color. Sold it with some stupid "ricer" mods and bought a 5spd 240SX SE which I also loved but learned my lesson and kept it stock. Had that 240 for 13 years, but just wasn't suited for midwest winters and not getting to work was not an option.
Hey Eric, I always get excited when you make a video about this car. I have owned 9 integras in my life, two of which being the GSR. I love these cars!
My advice, or opinion, would be leave it cosmetically stock, and perhaps do a turbo build? Build up the internals a little, put the ETCG touch on that motor and slap a big turbo on her. That would be just fine!
Type R clone! May not be as financially responsible, but modifying cars is meant to be about putting a smile on your face. If it was a Type-R I'd say restore, but it's not...
Btw would greatly appreciate it if any of you guys could check out my Integra build and subscribe :)
I say make it perform like a Type R, but leave it look like a GSR.
Don't paint it, don't put the spoiler or any of the cosmetic mods on. Just install the larger brakes, do what you can to stiffen up the chassis, maybe do the 5-lug conversion.
This is a car you enjoy driving and I don't think you plan to sell it any time soon. Why worry about resale value?
Do what needs to be done to get the best driving experience out of the car. Just my opinion.
KarmaCide surely those kind of mods wouldn't hurt the resale value?
if they do he can keep the stock parts and change them out if he wanted to sell it later on.
Done correctly, it would be A) easy enough to return it to stock and B) for the vast majority of people it would look stock, even up close. EG _very_ few would spot the JDM 4 lug setup as anything but stock GSR. Especially in the US where most think 5 lug = R 4 lug = GSR/LS.
So get some JDM 96 Type R four lug suspension. That way you keep the four lug wheels, but get the brakes, antiroll/sway bars, shocks and springs. Get the list of R only bushings and install them. Ditto for the rear suspension lower bar and boot/trunk bar. The steering rack I think is the same?
Engine wise, I'd leave stock. Maybe bolt on a 98 spec JDM header and shield. Again would look stock. The R single intake might be a plan. Both should give better engine breathing(The R also runs a slightly different air intake route). All would be bolt on and reversible.
Get a gearbox and LSD from an R. That transforms the car's handling IMH. TBH If there was only one thing I'd do to a GSR/SiR it would be to install the LSD.
You could remove the sound deadening as that weighs a surprising amount, but that's a bit of a pain and makes the car much noisier.
MrGrentch agree with you here. Not too much difference between the type r motor and this one, so I'd focus on suspension/drivetrain.
+DiarmuidMarsden that would be my thinking and by a careful swap of original Type R parts you'd have the best of both worlds. And an interesting look into the subtle differences. Would also be cheaper to do than the #notreallyanR Clone. And would be more unique. There are _a lot_ of those clones around.
If they are aesthetics's then do what pleases you Eric but just make sure you keep it stick we love that looking prime example
One of my favorite things about the integra, is its interior space and head room. I own a fiat abarth 500 now, and it feels way more cramped, even though its has significantly more interior volume
Don't do it, restore it. Type Rs are cool but finding a stock a GSR is impossible.
Max Drelinger right. Stock is the way to go. Doing the same with my Volvo V70R with a 6-speed manual. Preserve it.
I would keep it stock. Too many of these were butchered to be street racers.
Street ricer*
the brakes are size are found on a lot of larger hondas at the time, but the st knuckle is the same as a crv of the time, 5 lug, same brakes, but use larger 36mm axles, or you can swap the hubs for 32mm hubs
I just got a 97 4 door gsr and i was going to leave it stock but it was an auction car that had a salvaged titled due to a theft. No other damage on car besides faded hood paint and a solid 88k miles. I plan on modding it for track days. Tasteful suspension, wheel, tires, and brakes. No real engine mods besides intake amd exhaust.
Put a Honda Ridgeline V6 in it and make it RWD
It's been in a front end accident
I was planning on keeping mine stock. 2001 GSR Sedan in Titanium Metallic, very uncommon color, only integras with it were 01 sedans. Sadly it got into a front end collision.
Ended up doing a JDM front end conversion, but at the very least I'm gonna make it the best of both worlds, keep it the same color. Even tracked down mint beige floor mats for it!
Eric, your knowledge and love of Acuras and GSR's is very similar to mine and Rangers. My dream is a crew cab ranger from Mexico.
finally not a fairmont video, been waiting for a Japanese related video for awhile now!
Leave it alone. Clean it up and go with it.
I have a 2006 Acura TSX that I bought used last year and I love it. I bought with 109,492 miles and right now it has 118k miles since I drive it everyday except on the weekends.
Hey Eric, I know I'm late to the party, but I wanted to share my thoughts. I'm finalizing the purchase of my first car, a 97 GSR (I'm amazed it even survived this long), and I've been thinking long and hard about what to do. The original engine is gone, parts of the car are missing, dented, scratched or broken. I've been asking myself, "Do I return it to factory conditions or do I make the car what I would have wanted when I was 16, or one that would suit me in my late 30s?" I really like your video and it helped to solidify my decision that I'd make the car my own, to suit my tastes. I have no plans to ever sell the car, so value increases of a stock car vs modified car are a moot point. Can't wait to see what you do with the car, if anything.
stick the Fairmont engine in it
wheeler dealer the Honda Fairmont
Eva Gillies that'd be a sight to see
Its rare to find a stock Integra, keep it stock
FiveStarStreetMachines Must be your area - Mine is loaded with stock Integra's that are in better condition than this one.
eric i was in a similar situation here in SOcal. i had a 1993 honda accord ex waggon with origional everything. bought it new, dad drove it for years then i got it. here in LA a stock honda older than 2007 is a rare sight let alone one 1999 or older. i really wanted to go fast but the accord is well. an accord. a buddy of mine showed me the police garage auctions and i decided to get another honda thats already been slightly moddified and start from scratch. just in december i sold the 93 accord for 8k to a guy who followed me home and wouldnt take no for an answer. he just wanted a stock honda. so i think if u wanna modify a honda. just get another one. theyre dirt cheap to buy and mod
It's the last year of production and you've got it all original, it's a collectors piece and it BELONGS IN A MUSEUM
keep original, do a video on wheel refurbing
That was my first thought about the wheels.
Leave. It. Stock.
If I were in your position, I would do things to stiffen the chassis, suspension, put bigger brakes on, 5 lug conversion, etc that the Type R had done to it, but I would leave it looking like a GSR. Youll have the originality of your GSR, with the driving experience of the Type R. You can always go back to the stock parts if you keep them. I would leave the factory paint and all of the cosmetics on it the way it was when it left the factory. Think of it as a "hidden Type R".
I bought a acura teg LS 1992 1.8 none-v tech,all original never been mess with n it's clean,so well built n put together
TRACK CAR please!!!!!!
make a sleeper and maybe the jdm front
I'm older than you. and grew up in a time we tended to not like foreign cars. that said , i like your videos and will watch what ever you work on. I am a hot rodder and always want to change my cars and trucks. so go for it .
I would do:
- a nice set of coilovers and wheels. Something with fitment 16x8. The fenders look rusty so I wouldn't worry about rubbing or rolling them.
- type r seats (red)
- hid headlights / yellow high beams
- front lip
- debadge and replace only with Honda badges
- aem short ram
- double din DVD player and speakers
Finished
I say pull the gsr and swap in the K20a type r
turbo it
Motor Nubs just put a type r motor and keep the car stock
Motor Nubs can't agree with this more
turbo, brakes n an lsd
do you need anything else?
Motor Nubs phuck a turbo. NA is the way to go Eric...just imagine revving 9.5k 😍
Miton Films whats up bro!!! Lol
Miton Films or rev to 9.5k with a turbo and leave them na boys
I'd say keep it stock, and do what you said about the teardown and rebuilding with your eyes closed, (on second thought maybe just PP vision).
The thing I enjoy the most about the Fairmont series, besides my memories of riding between my parents in my dad's '79 fairmont as child; is seeing the car be taken completely apart, and seeing the process to build the car from the ground up. The only thing that would make me enjoy the fairmont videos more, would be if you were tricking out a Dodge Dakota (since I have one). I feel that a series of videos that goes through the restoration of every individual system would be not only entertaining but would be a massive benefit for any DIYers owning that particular car.
Well that's my two cents worth anyway.
WOW!! Beautiful body! I’m a big fan of Acuras, I bought an GSR for my son after his High School Graduation. He loves it! In fact, same color, but tinted windows.
You are informed, excellent!!! No, keep the color, and keep it stocked.. I love it
I think you should sell raffle tickets to your viewers for like 5 dollars each make a mint for your fix it forward charity. make one of your viewers very happy
Agreed.
most people who hold raffle giveaways do it to raise money for charities, not for personal financial gain.
Patrick94GSR well he's got that Fix It Forward charity
either I didn't see that in your original post or you edited it after the fact.
Patrick94GSR I edited it after you made your point smart guy
Yay new project car!
the idea of making it a clean stock car is the best! I really like this car, is an iconic model of honda.
A lot of dealership technicians that i talk to and have interacted with dont drive a brand that they service, which is saying something. But knowing what you know about hondas and acuras and still want to drive means that these are fairly good cars.