Acura Integra DC2 Type R | Best of the Best 

Holy s**** Mark, this video is insane! Honda better start cutting you a check for what kind of a love story you just made for their brand! This is a documentary level video here. THANK YOU!

The production value and level of effort and beauty this exudes is second to none. This is large budget documentary production that rivals and even supercedes work from sources like BBC and Hagerty. Absolutely stunning.

Abso-fucking-lutely Brilliant.

Absolute masterpiece. Thanks for all your efforts.

The best intro from Savage Geese yet. Gave me chills. Mark and Jack deserve at least 1 million subscribers.

What's so amusing about Mark driving this car on the track is that he's been more speechless than in any other car he's driven. It's kind of like this modded Type R saying: "Just shut up and drive. I'll do the talking!" Your true passion came through on this one.

I have owned my Integra Type R since new and I am about to give it another oil change at 310,000Kms. My outlay in those 22 years has been less than $10,000, which includes 5 sets of tyres, 3rd clutch, 3 distributors, one only set of disc pads and one radiator. The motor is untouched, yet I rev it to 9,000 rpm every day. I recently fitted a sports air filter and added some special German fuel additive, resulting in a noticeable improvement in torque and acceleration by as much as 10%. The feeling of exhilaration when I drive this car is just pure pleasure and even though I have the money to buy a new hot hatch, I really have no interest in parting with this car. The Honda Integra Type R is special and is the last of the true performance naturally aspirated engines.

After that failure of a reveal by Acura today, the old ITR is going to double in value again.

I remember being 17 years old and sitting in a brand new white 97 at Acura of Scottsdale and wondering which nut I could live without.

The most criminally underrated car channel on youtube, ladies and gentlemen

THE Integra Type R video of all videos.

As a mechanical engineer, I could tell you that this is the best car review I’ve ever seen. One of my pet peeves is when people use acronyms/initialisms jargon to describe technical matter. Your descriptions were second to none. Well done guys.

This was, far and away, not only one of the best Savage Geese videos to date, its one of the best car videos produced for RU-vid. You guys keep upping the bar and I'm personally floored by the craftsmanship and skill you put into not only editing, but driving cars in your love-letters to them and driving in general.

I know that you guys have things going on the back end that probably tie you in with all the million porsches and bmws but I feel like your core audience is a full fledged adult , a more mature audience who truly will appreciate a blast from the past like these. PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS

As much as I love this channel, this is the first video I've ever felt compelled to comment on. This is an absolute masterpiece. It should be shown in schools to show up and coming videographers how to use audio, visuals, and a great storyline to evoke emotion. Simply put, this is a masterclass in storytelling, and I'll keep watching every mommy SUV with a CVT review to keep supporting videos like this. #WheresThePianoBlack

This isn't just a RU-vid video. This is a masterpiece. Lordy, these old Honda motors sound incredible.

The biggest revelation of this video is that I just found out Jack is only 27 years old. I am 34 and I was certain I was watching an elder.

Liked before I even finished the video. That VTEC never hit so hard.

"people born before 1995 wont even know what this is" Meanwhile me, a person born in 1997 with an ITR sitting in my driveway: >:(

Having had a 1998 ITR, this video literally made me tear up with nostalgia. You are correct that few other cars have brought that kind of connected visceral feel as the Type R, with my BRZ being a distant second. Driving an Audi now, I've tossed around the idea of going to a new Civic Type R or waiting to see if there is a performance version of the new Integra, but we know what happens when you buy cars trying to chase nostalgia, in fact, you have spoken about it many times. On a side note, this is why I'm getting more into motorcycles; they may be the last vehicles touched by electric motors and electronic nannies.

I can't even imagine the amount of hours poured into this absolute masterpiece of a video. Thank you both for giving so many videos of around this quality over the years, it truly means so much to us, that you care this deeply about us and the cars you love. Also thank you for teaching us about cars that many of us will never get a chance to drive, it really gives us extra appreciation for cars like this, even though I was born after this car was even produced.

Weird how this video made me a bit emotional, especially the end. The younger generation will never know the nostalgia and how much we reminiscence of the good 'ol days. We grew up in an era that evolved too fast, and all the great simple things disappeared too quickly. Thanks for this amazing video. P.S. Acura, this is how you advertise a car. Not by mimicking Nike's marketing catalog.

Absolute chills and goose bumps....... take a bow this is how you honor a legend.

As a 90's kid and car guy, the Type-R evokes such fond memories of my youth. I couldn't have asked for a better childhood best friend and we were completely immersed in the car culture of the mid-late 90's. Sure much of it was observed through Gran Turismo and Road & Track but that doesn't make it any less special. Amazing times, amazing decade, amazing car.

Now these are the cars we’ve been waiting for your reviews on!

Some RU-vid car reviewers I watch while sitting in the toilet. With savagegeese I have to dedicate time in front of my 4k IPS color calibrated monitor in order to pay respect to the production value. What a spectacular video as always.

This, the AE86 and Rx7 are by far the most incredible driving experiences I have ever had the honor of enjoying.

Don't know if this is the case already, but "Ghosts of the Past" should totally be a series (e46 m3 next lol)

Ah, timing is perfect since the 2022 Acura Integra gets revealed tomorrow.

I seen probably thousands of car videos, this is one of if not the most entertaining and informative video i've ever seen, fantastic job mark and jack, thanks again.

You have taken RU-vid car reviews to a whole new level! This is a cinematic experience worthy of an Oscar!

This is probably the greatest car review of all time! I just shared it with all of my fellow gearhead friends. Thank you for making amazing art! 👏🏻

This might be the best video from this channel, ever. I can’t wait to see some more ghosts from the past!

Brilliant work guys. This is an absolute masterpiece of nostalgia, cinematography, and sound.

The old Type-R's were the real deal. Other car companies always claim that their flagship sports cars come from a racing lineage, but in reality, the passenger versions, with their invasive nannies, excessive comforts, and almost certainly automatic transmissions are the polar opposite of racecars. When Honda offered these "real" racing machines to the public, it was a dangerous business decision considering the vast majority of the consumers were certain to find them too rough, noisy, and lacking luxuries. Not to mention the claims of a "gutless" engine, which to this day is my most reliable indicator of someone who has no idea what they're doing behind the wheel of an engine properly tuned for peak power.

Watching this masterpiece again. It's insane that this video can be watched for free on RU-vid.

What I don’t understand is how does he not have 1 mil subscribers? Material and content is gold

As a Civic SI and an S2000 owner, this video coming out this morning made my day. :)

Love how Mark knew the new one was gonna be a disaster and made this video instead 🤣

A love letter to the ITR, and it's amazing. So good, honestly wish it longer 😁👍

The sound of that motor literally gave me goosebumps. A video. Of a car. Gave me goosebumps. Amazing!

This has to be the best review of an Acura integra type r I have ever seen thank you guys. This car has always been my dream car since I was little now in my 30s and a proud owner of a stock 99 gsr for many years I know the mod bug is always on my mind 😆 but I still haven’t given up on the type r and one day I’ll get one usdm or imported jdm it’s funny I see one of these on the street my jaw still drops and we’re talking about a 20 year old car 😂

Thanks for the time spent on this. One of the best Internet videos I have ever seen.

This is an amazing tribute, perfectly capturing the essence of the subject. Mine was #177, Championship White, 1997 model year. It is still the best car I have ever owned. Nothing else has the same raw, honest connection between road, car, and driver.

Seriously though. Who the hell are those 8 people who seriously dislike this work of art

Without a doubt, one of the best automotive videos on this platform. A masterpiece. If you aren't already proud of this video, you damn well should be.

This video should be mandatory viewing for every Honda/Acura employee.

That Vtec crossover gives me chills. Sheesh.

I've owned a DC2 since 2012. I bought it for very little money at the time, and was not aware of how profound the experience of driving one would be. Many times I was told i should get rid of it, but I never could. I always gave the excuse that it was an investment and that it would be worth more money in the future. That's what they wanted to hear. But it was never about the money for me. It was because of what i feel every time i get behind the wheel. This video honestly had me holding back tears, to see a car I've loved for so long get the appreciation i believe it deserves. You've done me a great service today. Thank you for sharing your passion and thank you for all the effort that goes into creating these pieces.

Amazing production. The 90s were a magical time for cars. Modern building materials without any computers getting in the way.

I got a 99 ITR JDM. Nothing brings a smile to my face than a 2nd gear pull through our local tunnel. Literally sounds like a F1 car roaring through :)

The fact that this car is so old but evokes such an amazing reaction even today is just MINDBLOWING!!!

Incredibly high quality content guys. You touched emotion without being cheesy. You brought nostalgia without the nihilistic perspective that can follow. Your cinematography was appropriate and screamed professional. Your banter was narratively driven but light. I came for the reviews but am staying to see your evolution both personally and professionally.

Absolute chills, you guys. This is why we love what we do. This is the connection of people and cars. I learned how to drive in an '86 Integra, and went on to own every generation including the RSX-S. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

This tops the LFA video for me. Truly a masterpiece and a master class in car reviews.

Reminds me of my 240sx with pristine SR swap... drifted it off the road. Only time I’ve cried as an adult

I’m much too young to be into this vehicle. I was 4 years old when I got to sit in an S2K in the Honda Showroom in Eastern Washington. I wasn’t really into integras either, just thought of them as another racey-like civic like the RSX. I feel like I’ve just met my soulmate after watching this

"Ghosts From The Past" what a great video. It felt like a history documentary in the best way possible. I love this car. Please do more of this content. Fantastic. Thx

I have just bought a DC5 6 months ago and absolutely love it. Such a shame this era of cars will never be again. Also, the production in this video is brilliant!

BEST CAR HERITAGE VIDEO ON THE INTERNET

Wow, this is some of the most stunning cinematography you've produced. Top tier stuff, amazing work.

As Mark stated on the live chat he doesn’t want to follow a standard formula that so many car review RU-vidrs do and that’s why no one else comes close. Keep up the excellent work gentlemen!!! As an aside, since Senna came up in this video, search for his qualifying lap for the Spanish GP 1990 here on RU-vid. Completely mental.

Damn Goose you outdid yourself on this one. An absolute brilliant piece of filmmaking. I’m sure I speak for thousands when I say we appreciate your efforts. Not a better automotive channel exists. Keep it up.

What and incredible piece!! Thanks for all your hardwork, and for just letting the car do the talking. This is why people fell in love with VTEC, and why it's so sought after, especially today.

When there was NO FAKE engine sound. And type R engine sound has to be one of the best.

That engine sound!....gives me chills…It is nostalgic!

This is why I am dedicated to tuning and building out the GSR my Father bought in 97 and keeping even a part of that beautiful era of sports car history alive

Definitely a legendary car of its time. Luckily for me I got the rare chance to drive one myself at full throttle, no limit, all out, high speed, high engine revving. Truly fascinating, truly the best moment I've ever had driving such a masterpiece even though it was all stock. When that VTEC activates you hear its engine scream loud telling you to drive as fast as possible with all your might as if you were racing against the thunder god himself. This vehicle pumps adrenaline into my blood as I feel the racing spirit of this car. One of the best memories I will always cherish forever.

This video has all the feels. I was finishing up college in 2001 and I can remember seeing these cars around. I was able to take one for a spin and sweeping that tach to 8k and hearing that beautiful engine solidified my quest to purchase a S2000 when I graduated college and I did. I miss these raw driver cars. Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos.

Well, Goose has shown me that I still need to practice my rev matching. The tach didn't flutter at all on those shifts.

Didn’t even know it was possible but this video made me fall even more in love with cars, absolute master class of automotive entertainment

After seeing this video I understand why so many are underwhelmed by the new Integra.

I'm 42 now and this was prime nostalgia for me. My friends and I were all fortunate enough to work together to build fun cars in the very early 2000s - including my S13 240 coupe with a JDM front clip, Luke's Integra, Craig's EK Civic hatchback and Mike's FC RX-7...... These kids today just don't know! - edit: Maybe these kids today *do* know? I've seen lots of K-swapped chassis lately lol

Hope 'Ghosts From the Past' becomes a series. Love it!

Being 38, I graduated High School when this came out. The glimpses of them on the Florida streets in 2000 and 2001 still live rent free in my mind.

That was absolutely awesome. Thanks for the upload truely loved every second of that sound & drive

This makes me proud to own my bone stock 1997 GSR. I wasn't even alive when my car came off the assembly line. I can only imagine what a treat it must have been to drive these cars when new.

amazing video "there's always an end" , gave me shivers i still have and love my '95 GSR , original owner purchased when i was 20 (yes i've had the car 26 years now) LOVE DC2 & VTEC every chance i can drive it. long live HONDA : )

Another great video! Thanks guys!!

This video is amazingly perfect, thank you!

One of the best cars Honda has ever made. I'm a VW fan...but this is one car I would love to own

A good friend had and raced a 99 from the day he got it. These things were at every solo event and track day in the late 90's through the early 00's. It's not that they were under-appreciated as much as very few back then knew the proper context to drive them in. I bought an S2K CR when they came out directly because of my experience with the ITR. Brilliant machine.

stunning video, that was really something special thank you

Incredible work as always, many thanks for putting this together. It was the perfect ending to what was a very difficult day for me.

Being born in the mid 80’s, I grew up in all things Honda. I still daily my 94 Accord. I’ve been looking for a DC2 Integra for a while, but they are becoming ghosts. Most have hit the boneyard after being abused, and when you do come across one, it’s been riced out beyond recognition. I shed a tear at the ending of the video.

The effort that went into making this video, my hat off for you guys.

Your videos are always so well done! KUDOS!!

Absolute masterpiece! Thank you for the amazing video.

Turning 37 in a few days, still seems like yesterday when that generation came out and I couldn't afford one. To hear they are pushing $50-70k is mind boggling. Keep up the great work!

You’ve made lots of great reviews, but since I am “of that age,” this video was bordering emotional for me. Thinking of cars and memories and people through my life. The first few minutes were absolutely the best you’ve done. Congrats on a great nostalgic review.

Thank you for this video! Fantastic!

A fucking masterpiece. You spoke to my soul and brought a old piece of me back that I’ve always loved. Thank you Mark. Absolutely stunning

Just like your LFA and S2000 videos, goosebumps. Didn’t think this level of production was possible. Subscribed until the wheels fall off. I also noticed that the N/A V10 engine in the F1 McLaren MP4/5 holds a similar pitch to Honda’s 8000+ RPM I4’s, which you demonstrated beautifully.

Damn skippy, this has to be one of your best reviews hands down. You can really see and feel the love you put into this little piece of heaven, it's Oscar worthy. Well done sir. The car sounds amazing and I hope they can capture some of the magic for the new one. VTEC for life!

You brought back so many memories! THANK YOU!

Mark, What a beautiful video. You're constantly hitting it out of the park with production quality. Keep up the amazing work brother!

That might be the best monologue intro I've heard from you. Old memories are fragments. I've forgotten so many things but whenever I pick up my photo albums some pictures gave me an uneasy feeling--- where has the time gone?

This was the coolest thing you could possibly have when I was in high school.

That was an amazing video. Period. Not only is the content solid, relatable and professional, but your work overall is a joy to experience. Thanks.

What a great retrospective on a true classic! My neighbor had one in red, I was always envious of it...this video brings me back to those days.