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My 96 DB7 SE

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#1 · (Edited)
Well Im nowhere near new to the Honda scene, I was actually a member of this site back in 04 when I bought my first integra a 90 RS. Since then I have owned 5 other Integras and two EG's:

90 Integra RS
92 Civic Si
95 Civic CX
92 integra GSR
91 Integra LS
94 Integra LS
96 Integra LS
01 CL-S
96 Integra SE sedan

So after getting tired of my car payments for four years I sold the CL-S and rode around on a Honda Ruckus I picked up used from the local dealer for a grand till my income tax check came in. After searching and searching craigslist I found this 96 SE for $2800. Cypress green, Tan leather, some 17"s, and besides the wheels 100% stock. THe tranny has no grinds, all the maintenance was up to date suprisingly for having over 200k on her. I was happy as could be as this is my 6th integra and my first four door. Ive always been hooked on the integra since day one because of a championship white ITR that worked down the street from my house. From that day I knew I had to have one. So I bought this car March 24th and have quite a few plans for it. I first swapped my 17"s for some 99 Civic Si wheels and ordered an HID kit. So far thats the most I have done. My future plans are as follows:

DB8 ITR spoiler
98 front conversion with ITR lip
Grey Rota Spec-R 16"s with the red H center caps

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Either a repaint in Cypress Green (most likely) or change to nighthawk BP
Coilovers: either Type One or tein.

Later down the road:
CHange to black interior with ITR front and back seats, steering wheel, shift knob and boot.

Im basically going for a DB8 ITR replica because that was the car that inspired my first honda purchase. Thats all I have planned for now. Heres the pics of when I bought it and what it looks like now.

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Got my roomies 91 NSX in the pic lol

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Now with the Si wheels

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Interior

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Let me know what you guys think for my plans. Looking forward to building this the way I want it.
 
#6 ·
Well did a few mods here recently:

6k HID (changing to 4300 soon)

Red Honda Badges (Yes its not RHD but I prefer these badges more)
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HONDA Trunk badge.

In the next week or so, Type One Coilovers and new tires on the list. Also, a DB8 ITR spoiler as well. After that just need an ITR front lip and some wheels and exteriorwise will be how I want it minus a repaint. I want to shave the moldings and match the sideskirts as well. Will update as it comes!

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#10 ·
Thanks guys, unfortunately my roomie bought a house in the next town over so I dont get to see it everyday lol. BUT, yes the Si wheels look better and wait till I get those 16" rotas. I wanna keep a stock ITR look so those ITR replicas will be great. Those will be next semester as my tires which I need now are $350 and the coilovers are $615 so I dont have enough to buy new rims and tires. My paint is ok but it has lots of little dings and scratches, most down to the primer and the dent on the trunk is scratched all along the crease. I also have clear starting to peel from passenger mirror and where the bumper meets the hood :( I love my color but also would love to go nighthawk black.... My Main goal now is tires, drop, spoiler and lip. Then I will try to get the Rotas, and do a black interior swap. Then I can do the DB8 ITR interior. Its definately a work in progress. I'm also stuck on which front end I want, I love ALL of them lol. The 98 looks fresh with an ITR lip, the 94 looks good with one too. And I have ALWAYS wanted a jdm front for every DC2 I had and never got to get there...... The joys of playing with hondas.
 
#27 ·
You know I'm not sure yet. So far I think the best deal I have found them were on ebay. There was a guy on Honda-Tech selling them for an even better price but his thread hasnt been updated in forever and he never responded to my email. I've been thinking if I even want to install the clear red vinyls I have for the tails and leave them amber and then go with the 96 spec style Rota's to keep the 96 DB8 ITR theme going since I'm keeping my 96 front. Either way on wheels I am getting the grey ones. I got sad today at the college. I saw a pheonix yellow ITR that was so banged up I wanted to leave a note on his car telling him to take better care of it! Lol
 
#17 ·
I had same occurrance.... That donuts is like motorcycle tire lol


Nice seeing a fellow db7 putting in work... But just an FYI the wheels that originally came with your car aka sun flowers are my favs just purchased a set for my 94rs... You may want to check those out cuz ride quality on 16" isn't the best
 
#18 ·
Yeah I hate the spare lol. Well it cant be that bad if the ITR used a 16" factory wheel. The Rota's ITR 16" replicas are also lighter than the actual ITR wheels. If I use the factory sized tire on the 16"s I dont think it would be that bad. Ill be on Type One coilovers which have a nice ride from how my friends integra rides. But new wheels are down the road still, I cant afford them. So I am gonna have to put tires on my Si wheels for now I guess. I actually wouldnt mind keeping the Si wheels anyways because with a drop they look fairly nice. IDK, things change lol.
 
#21 ·
Well I was gonna wash and clay bar my integra after class and install my red overlays for the amber turn signals on my tails, but it decided to storm like crazy :( So I'm pricing camber kits for front and rear. I see a lot come with UCA and adjustable ball joints as well for the front, do I NEED both? I'm pretty sure Ive only used the UCA for camber up front. Any suggestions on a front and rear kit that wont break the bank but do what it needs to do?
 
#23 ·
Well I'm installing my Function Form coilovers, getting it where I want it and then bringing the camber kit in to have a shop install and align it. I dont want to install the camber kit and it be off and drive it to a shop. I'm trying to spend less than $150 for a camber kit.
 
#25 ·
Another Florida Teg getting a makeover!! The DB is looking good... & will turn out looking awesome once all your future work is all done... My family is growing, so I may need to be going from a 2 door to a 4 door, lol.
M'ne is green too..
Keep it safe & keep up the updates...
 
#26 ·
Haha yeah, I have a four year old and another one the way so Im kinda glad I purchased a Sedan this time haha. By the end of next week I will have Function Form coilovers, new tires, DB8 ITR spoiler, ITR replica lip, and camber kit on the way! Trust me, I'll have plenty of pics as I get it put together.
 
#28 · (Edited)
Well, I got my new set of Hankooks on finally. I also Installed my ITR replica lip and threw out my crappy locking lug nuts for oem ones. I'm waiting on my ITR spoiler to ship still so hopefully next week that will get here so I can paint everything. The lip I bought came with very nice hardware and went on like OEM. Would highly reccomend this seller as its a great quality replica with quality hardware. Supremepowerseller is his ebay name. great price, fast shipping and easy installation the right way, not with double sided tape. The two flat brackets go on the far corners, and the three bent ones fit in the center and on each side of that. The only thing is I had to buy some small bolts with nuts from advanced to bolt the lip to the bracket as that is the only thing the hardware didnt have.

Heres the link:
94-97 Integra 2dr/4dr Poly Urethane PU Front lip Kit | eBay


Heres the hardware that came with:
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Finished product:

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I also got my short ram intake and with that, new tires and a fresh oil change my MPG has gone back up. Much better now lol.