Acura Integra - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed 

Easily the best series on RU-vid. Please dont ever stop

I watched this and took my integra off Facebook market. Gonna keep it lol.

MORE POWER, VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO BAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH 😂😂 never change please

“I wear mine everyday” *literally next scene* *no watch* Lel

Ok.... this guy deserves a raise. I don’t even care about what car he’s talking about anymore, he’s got my attention.

"Aye!" "THIS IS A FREAKIN GS-R!" 😂😂😂😂 I'm dying.

"It's a great engine... If you put it in a civic" Damn.

James when talking about american muscle: yeahh the v8 mustang from this era made 400hp *sigh* James when talking about jdm: *this 99 civic made a FIRE BLOWING 120hp and SCOOTED BLOWING THE COMPETITION AWAY*

*V-Tec just kicked in yo BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!*

Dude that's the best way to explain how VTEC works 1:04

I feel this is kind of the breakout episode for this series. Where it really hit its stride, came into its own, as far as comedy, writing, delivery, and energy. It's probably the one I'd recommend people watch first when introducing them to Up to Speed.

I've owned two integras in my lifetime and I have a GSR currently sitting bone stock with lowering springs and this made me proud of it.

I don't care what you do next .. your videos are hilarious man keep it up 😂😂

this host is a legend, lots of energy and is enthusiastic

0:53 vtec 1:04 ンバァァァァァ

R.I.P integra. You never got the recognition you deserved, but we will never forget you. You hold a special place in our hearts. May the Tuner god have mercy on you.

i literally can't wait for Thursdays because of this series

Best series on RU-vid

I love the Integra! I finally got myself one and i was so excited! It's a 1991 Integra ls 2 door hatchback with a inline 4 DOHC Honda engine with a 5 speed manual. I love the sound of the exhaust when you rev it up, and it gets great gas mileage, around 40mpg.

Fun fact: Most of you watched this more than ones.

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That intro music is addictive!!!

A clean integra is rare to come by driving on the streets these days.

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I see so much hate about Honda cars..... but most of those people have never driven one, and I mean DRIVE, not just cruise around. My car is just a 1992 Honda Civic DX, it is not fast, but even without sway bars, it handles beautifully with the double wishbone suspension. People get so glued to straight line performance, but never think about balance and handling, as well as having a chassis that communicates back to you exactly what it is doing. If you want a pure, raw feeling of driving, an old Honda is a great way to experience that. And by far, the best front drive car I have ever had the chance to be in, is, the Integra Type R. While yes, there are faster cars in every respect these days, they still do not give the feeling of an old Honda. Driving excitement comes from more than just how fast a car goes, it also comes from how said car feels when you push it, and modern cars lack a lot of what makes driving fun.

Toyota Celica! Then you'll complete the TRD triplets of the 90s! Reminded me because integra and celica 6g had a similar front end

When James says “the best is Yet to come” and you know where he’s going, and you own one, that’s a special feeling

I lost it at the part when he was explaining the VTEC & then died at "VTEC just kicked in, yo! BAAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!"

Laughing and learning

This is honestly hands down the single greatest RU-vid series around right now, does what is says (no clickbait) and this dude is so fucking funny best one you done yet

I miss my RSX. Definitely the best car I've ever owned. Although we got 3 trims in Canada: -type-s (same as the US) -premium (called base in the US) -base (which had fabric seats and no sunroof, making it light, and held you better in your seat during spirited driving)

This was the first donut video I ever saw, now I have an rsx and just bought a type r k engine, thank you donut for what I needed to know to get up to speed on the integra type r

Is that a Saab in the back? Up to speed on Saab??

What you’re saying is very very true the tuner seen now wasn’t anything like it was 20 years ago, I grew up in the 90s where I developed love and loyalty for Honda’s, I was in high school in the start of the 2000s when Honda’s were about the most popular scene in America at the time and of course we had awesome events to go to like tuner bash or nopi nationals featuring a lot of Vtec’s and this is when everybody was fixing up their rides and the scene was richer, especially where I came up in the panhandle of Florida which was heavy with tourism. Now it’s a distant memory pretty much of what it used to be back when people praised the B series Honda motor or the h and f series and even the D series, I remember back in 2005 a buddy of mine had the only championship white 1998 Integra type R in town and he had a B and M short shifter. A lighter flywheel and a Gretty VTEC controller. Like many people were doing taking the Acura badges off and putting the Honda badges on, he wanted that car to remain what it was on the outside and the body he didn’t put a bigger spoiler or wheels, he wanted the body to remain the same because he wanted to keep it all original except for performance. At the time that car was so much more fun then my other friends 2002 Mustang GT which by the way had 70 more horses. I love the K-series but that right there was the very beginning of a major time shift when the B series retired and the H series also, I’ll never forget riding in my buddies Integra for the first time, it was a Championship white 98 spec Acura Integra type R number 400 and something out of 1500 made, but never thought that car would get up to 80 as quick as it did, on a little side street where you think you wouldn’t be able to get up to 45, even the rpm redline governer was 88 or 8700, this car went up to 9100 out of 10,000. Man the bad ass noise that little Honda motor made and when he shifted out of first gear, those tires lit up at the gear change up to 50 and before I know it that speed dial was at 78 he was at the top of second, that was the most beautiful thing I’d ever felt was pure VTEC, and dammit I miss those days, these new kids on the block will never understand they are constantly ranting on supras and GTR‘s and the other cars with naturally twice or three times more power than the 90s Hondas but it’s the pride the Honda’s had they’ll never understand and that I’ll never forget. Those V-8 guys or turbo V6 guys know they’re in a different class than these Hondas were and of course they love to make fun of the smaller motor, I’ll argue with anybody that when the VTEC engine was introduced it was one of the biggest successes in vehicle history kind of like the rotary of Mazda or the hemi to Plymouth or even the flat boxer motor to Subaru. Japan got it right on the VTEC motor. I’ll always have Honda blood running through me and it will never die.😬👍🏻

I've watched this episode at least 3 times and it never gets old.

I absolutely love my Integra , everyone is definitely right when you say it's an amazing drivers car 🇯🇵

Molybdenum di-sulfide is a commonly used 'high performance' grease/lubrication. Common now, but advanced for the time.

Imagine how fun class would be if he was your teacher 😂

"Today, the tuner scene is a weird mish-mash of drifting, time-attack, and stance guys, but it hasn't always been like that"... i wished more people from this generation knew that, THANK YOU!

This man deserves a medal for his positive energy

Thanks - As the original and still proud owner of a '96 GSR ( the year the Integra won 11 races in a row to clench SCCA's Showroom Stock class), I can assure you that life is GREAT between 4,500 and 8,000 rpm!!

I was counting the time until someone said "VTEC just kicked in, Yo!" FOr this video it's at 3:22.

4:22 AYE! THIS IS FRICKIN GSR!

Thanks James for introducing me to taking back sunday. Now I can listen to you’re so last summer in my integra 😌

I had a 96' LS coupe 5spd. Besides lacking vtec it was my favorite car ever, the connection between the driver and car was so strong, the steering, the brakes, the gearbox, everything felt like it wanted you to push the tires to their limit in every corner! Plus Honda reliablity, i went though a dizzy and a clutch in the 3 years i abused my teggy. Sold it for a boring automatic 06' TL. Miss it every day.

1:06 bwwwwwwwwwwwwWAAAAAAAAAH 😂 VTEC

Definitely my favorite episode of the series mostly because I'm on Integra owner but love to show love the channel keep doing what you guys do

1:04-1:08, the best part of the video and the highlight of my day. Thanks James :)

I got a '97 Integra GS-R for my first car last year. It's amazing. I love it. Few people appreciate it, limited almost exclusively to my tuner loving friends. Everyone else just says "why don't you sell that piece of junk and get something better". They haven't driven the car ;)

These are getting better and better. Whatever DM is paying him, please give him a raise!!

the integra has been my go to car for so long, they're so fun to drive

Had a 91 LS as a first car, that thing was a blast to drive! That's the car I'd go back to if I could. Not the fastest thing in the straights but MAN did it hug the curves. Left many cars behind in them bends...

Up to speed on the Lexus is300//Toyota Altezza please!!

its mindblowing that you guys only have 384.000 subs :/ you deserve 10+ mill :)

man I can watch your videos all day im so hooked.

I owned a Gen 1 Integra in college during late 90s-00s - what a great car to drive and own! Bulletproof; even after broken thermostat led to max temp the engine driving home was fine no cracked head. Pop up lights the best

That roblox "Oof" at 3:46 made my day

Thank you for the "Taking Back Sunday" singing

I just realized after watching this video again and seeing how he talks about the car especially at the end and you can tell he truly cares about these cars especially ones that he thinks don’t get the recognition they deserve like the integra it’s a great car I even own one but I can tell that he truly does like and care about the car

I had the pleasure of owning a 1999 ITR DC2 here in Melbourne (Australia).... in which I clocked up 165,000 kms (from new) & enjoyed 13 track days during my 5.5 years of driving nirvana. I was utterly addicted to the VTEC scream of the B18C engine, the wonderfully slick gearbox, dynamic handling & complete package of Honda engineering. Even 17 years on & after driving many higher spec cars, the memories of the DC2 remain as some of my best driving experiences ==> I would buy another one anytime!!

Bet he could make the toyota Camry sound amazing and badass

I was a teenager in the late 90s/ early 2000's. I was never an import kid, but I did really like the integra. You can't deny its performance save handling.

I bought my 2003 RSX-S in summer of 2005 and still have it. Still love it but with kids now I use a better family vehicle for daily driving.

Great videos! I’ve had RU-vid for years now and you are the first channel I’ve subscribed to!

Toyota Celica please

Vtec kicked in ! *YO* ~

I drive an acura integra and fell in love with it from the second I started it!

My first car was a 1999 Acura EL with the 1.6L D16Y8 engine. It was essentially a beater car and It had VTEC and at first I didn't know what it was or how it worked back then. I just noticed when exiting to merge in the highway when I put my foot down, it screams and I get a little kick. Ever since then I'd go on random drives just to have that feeling. And as I stumbled upon this video, James' VTEC noises reminded me of that. Good ol' days 🥲

Boiiiiii I've been waiting for this!

Up to speed on the Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Up to speed on the Land Rover Up to speed on the Dodge Charger Up to speed on the Dodge Challenger Up to speed on the Dodge Ram Up to speed on the Corvette Up to speed on Jaguar Up to speed on Street Racing(this one would be interesting) Up to speed on F1 Racing Up to speed on Jeep (Updated) Up to speed on the Toyota Celica Up to speed on Pontiac Up to speed on LS engines(a break down on a whole fleet of engines would be cool) Up to speed on AWD/4-wheel-drive drivetrains Up to speed on James Pumphery because we care about you and I personally wanna know what happened to your dad Up to speed on Saab I know my choices might be a bit lame but these are just a few videos I would personally enjoy seeing.

My dad has a 96 integra Gs-R with 335,000 miles and it runs like new. Everytime he drives it we go up to redline, the car dosent smoke ethier, the orginal altenator also just went out, this proves that those Hondas will last forever. Very fun car 10/10.

I love this show lol I discovered it a couple of weeks ago and I just can’t stop watching!!!

Always wanted an Integra. They're so fucking cool. Even the name is cool. Thanks for capturing the spirit of the 90s import scene.

VTEC just kicked in yo! *BWAHHHHHHH*

I loved the integra bro. That VTEC was fun as all can be. I think it's underrated today.

Praise to the editor these videos are well very well edited which makes them even more enjoyable

Dope video bro, my second car when I could afford to buy one I got a 2006 RSX Type S for $9k back in 2013 and love the crap out of it for the two years I had it !!! #vtecFTW

The Preludes!!!!!! Honor the Preludes.

I've got a 2005 Honda Accord with a 3.0 VTEC, and it's really fun to drive. It's good with 2 doors. 0-60 is right around 7 seconds, and you can punch it anywhere, and it just goes.

We love you dude your energy is contagious ❤️

I had an '88 LS Special Edition, the black and gold version...ended up having electrical issues and sold it, not knowing what I had. I still regret selling it, nearly 20 years later....

don't mind me I just came here for the VTEC scream "BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!" that part

I used to have an RSX. Best car I ever owned. Reliable and fun. I shed a tear every time I see one on the road.

I've watched this video so many times and it never gets old

James' personality is the best for this show I love it

Very Animated this time around. Awesome. Maybe a Honda Prelude video soon?

Videos , production and explanation is amazing 💪 keep it ya hersper loving a- holes

I love my 94’ dc2 gsr, really an enjoyable car .

I wish my taillights would scream at people like that

Lmao that fast and the furious reference "Break her heart and I'll break your neck." :')

my dad has a 2000 Acura Integra Type R that he had ordered when it first dropped. only 25k miles. he’s thinking about selling it in the future :/ hoping to buy it from him

I absolutely love Integras! Awesome video!

You're the best presenter ever man

“Dissapeared in 99 -just like My dad-“

I had a 95 GSR when I was in college and I loved that ride.

The editing is goated 🐐

Up to speed Honda Prelude!

McLaren F1 I'm telling you. It's going to be a Up To Speed to remember. I just watched a documentary on it' first time at Le Mans. The F1 is the one to do.

My favorite part: 0:02

Rode in a integra last night for the first time and was very impressed with the car now I’m super interested in now