Why Only Geniuses Appreciate the Integra Type R 

What does the R stand for in Type R? 🤔

It's 1.8L 4 cylinders making 195 hp, now imagine this in the 90's lots of N/A V6 making 190-250 hp. That's how powerful the B18C was.

You have a better chance at finding a virgin in a Kentucky Bayou bar than finding a bone stock Tegra.

i'm 6'3 and i've been delivering pizzas in my integras for years so i find it hilarious how he struggles to get in the driver seat when i literally hop in and am ready to go within 2 seconds LOL

The R in Type r stands for Raid Shadow Legends

I love how y’all bleep “cockpit” lol

10:24 Me when I see an Integra Type R...

Thanks for a great review. Just a couple of little points you didn't mention about this car; it has a LSD - something quite rare for that era. The windscreen was also made thinner, to reduce weight. I have the same car - white and with the full body kit, production number 0101. I bought it in 2000 and have clocked 298,000Kms. (Having a big party when I hit 300,000Kms) I have NEVER touched the motor, though I often rev it well past 9,000rpm. In those 20 years I have paid out very little, except for basic stuff such as 2 clutches and 2 distributors and a couple of minor repairs. I replaced the original disc pads after 225,000Kms, as I just use my gears. It's hard to explain, but every time I hop into the seat, I get a feeling of excitement and anticipation. Many new cars can beat my Type R in a straight line, but few can beat me when it comes to being the quickest from A to B. I've got the money saved up to buy a new hot hatch, but I can't break away from this love affair and now, at 71 years of age, it's quite possible that me and my type R will be buried together.

After seeing a duo of buzzing RealTime Type R's open a can of whoop ass on a roster of Viper's and 911's etc on a rainy Vancouver street course in the late 90's I vowed right then and there to get one for myself. Finally in 2007 I purchased one and I am NEVER selling it.

The integra startup sound: **calm** My honda fit's startup sound: dudududu *REEEEEEEE **calm**

“Keep that butt on that seat” **proceeds to stay on toilet

I miss when Acura used to be cool

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, for future track fun!

The DC2 will always end up as the best fwd car, as well as one of the most underrated jdm cars.

Is it weird I lost my shit the most when he mentioned the welding? The whole chassis seam welded?! That's insane yo!

The Integra Type R is one of the best cars ever made and certainly the best FWD car ever made We need to protect this from ricers alike

The Integra Type R was underappreciated? Either I've been living in an alternate dimension for the last 20 years or donut is running out of ideas.

Loved this car since a child. It was one of my most prized diecast collectibles

“Only geniuses appreciate the Integra Type R” Err, I think *most* car guys appreciate the Type R.

Just got a “Beat Ad” by Acura while watching this video Probably the only thing I could relate to

"this thing has a pretty good amount of space in it, considering it's a 'luxury vehicle' " did hon- acura make him say that???

“The Acura integra should be one of the greats” This video is sponsored by Acura

" I'm not gonna explain Vtec, we've done that hundreds of times" *continues to explain Vtec* 😂

Jeremiah: Lets take a look under the hood RU-vid: Introducing new Dr Squatch

"ITR is one of the most underrated FWD JDM coupes of the 90s" > AE111 enters the chat.

Can't forget the Dabbing Samurai Integra from NFS Underground. Legendary. Made me appreciate this car so much. Boy, I'd love to own one some day.

I'm from the Philippines and my dad got the Integra DC5 a few years after it was released and we even had to convert it to left hand drive which took some waiting and going to the airport back and forth and once we got it, my dad was so happy because he knew the DC5 was gonna be a killer, and boy was he right, he got bronze rims similar to the type s ones and did some interior stuff, the thing was naturally aspirated (for half of the time my dad had it) but it when we got a turbo, it was gapping civics and Lancers ane everythings everywhere, but than we got broke due to some personal family problems, and my dad had to sell the Integra to get a more reliable car, it shaped a core memory in my brain, accidentally dropping the clutch while handing it to my dad, almost scratching the door with scissors, and when we had the car, we were the top dog in our entire city, we were possibly the only ones with it in the country, but some Manila kid probably got one before us.

This guy just doesn’t bring stuff to life the way James does

I remember racing one of these Type R’s in my Eclipse GS-T. We stayed neck to neck. This was back in 2003. 😎

Love this car, along with the 99-00 civic si. This was such a great era for Japanese cars. They were simple and effective, even though the new type r civic is cool it’s just got way to much going on. Honda really nailed it with these cars.

Jeremiah has grown on me especially when I see him and Joe on podcasts together they are gold

If you want to get super nerdy, Eric the Car Guy did a 30min video on every single feature that makes a Type R special.

You can tell the real passion of a true gear head when he talks about this car, love the content, love the car and this is one of my favorite episodes guys!

My all time favorite! Simple, but mind blowing technology. Light weight, but just the right creature comforts. Modular as heck, but you could run all Honda components and have an awesome car.

My grandma had an all white integra. Seeing that interior brought me back to leaving church on the way to godfathers pizza and I couldnt wait to spend my quarters on stickers in the vending machine or steal croutons from the salad bar or go play rampage on the arcade machines in the corner of the godfathers. Ahhh good times.

Do you know what would men of culture appreciate too... Car Wars: Donut Media v.s The Grand Tour

My friend used to have a GSR, and even that thing was fast!

A buddy of mine imported a 96 right hand drive, totally stock. Low kms aswell. I'm a muscle car guy, but I love driving that thing. It's just so raw

To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand the Integra Type R...

This episode is making me wish I never sold my 98 GSR integra. I've been missing it since I sold it.

I had one, original Type R sitting in my ex-shop for almost half a decade. Was stolen(by someone who didnt know) when it was recovered, my shiftknob and driver seat head rest were the only thing missing. I was lucky, ended up selling it in 06'ish because I sold the shop and changed professions(mid life crisis) now in 2020 i still regret it. One of the best cars ever made, quality wise although my fav part was the driving position.. the way the dash extends to you and how sharp the steering wheel is with having tiny hand ring made it feel like a ferrari when driving.

His voice sounds like James' voice but without the screaming.

Just bought my son's 2000 Type R. Honestly kind of excited. It's mostly stock; I think only the air intake and and the intake manifold have been changed. It's a bit rough but I think I can baby it back.

finally some recognition for one of the best machines ever

The thing I love about this show is that every video has a different intro

Bro the Integral always will have a place in my heart

I love the part when you said "the smell reminds me of my sister's car"... Her car did smell really nice. I got fond memories of it as well. Nostalgia!! Tell her Clint said Hi (she'll remember)

I think it's super fitting that I got an ad for the Type-R before the video about the Type-R began.

I appreciate the Integra, always have since I got into Japanese Tuners. Sadly I doubt Honda would revive this car as the Accord coupe was discontinued and I rarely see new Civic coupes, more hatchbacks and sedans. This just adds to the car's value as it's turning into a future classic

I think he is absolutely correct about it being under appreciated because it is a front wheel drive. The fact that it is a front wheel drive always comes up in a conversation with mechanics and/or gear heads. You just can not efficiently put down more then 300-350ft/lbs of torque to the ground for racing applications (I mean proper racing not straight line or turning in one direction like a confused dog). I mean racing tracks that can be very technical like Laguna Seca or Monte Carlo. There is a reason why the best of the best race cars are mid engine rear wheel drive (least driveline parasitic loss & simple efficient weight distribution in short). Hence the NSX and even the new Corvette. Also there is an exciting and very challenging reason why there is front engine rear wheel drive race cars. I love the blend of engineering and skill that it takes for these car to become legendary race cars. You know a good RWD chassis when they’re used frequently in professional drifting (ex BMW 3 series chassis, 240/Silvia, current mustang, Dodge Viper, Miata, 350/G35 etc). Some of my fav racing to watch is the Supercars Championship in Australia (Aussies know how to shred). But my fav of all time is either old school group B rally or old school touring cars.

I like this guy, but James is James, he's like the chocolate chip ice cream of people.

In 2004 my dad bought a used Acura Integra type R for $8500 dollars ,this price jump only proves that this is indeed a collectors item .

I learned to drive a manual in one of those so they have a special place in my heart

A true genius likes whatever car they personally like - regardless of its perception, opinions and stats from other people.

2:34 Always that damn bra strap - I mean hood latch.......

"I'm not going to explain what vtec is..." *Explains what vtec is*

Am I the only one that likes listening to the door handle sounds when they are going to film the interior shots on all these older cars?

Anything: “That’s what makes this car so cool.” He’s not wrong, you know

Please do the Acura DC5 type R 💯

I remember reading in Sport Compact Car that the seam welding was urban legend.

I really like the history of all these Honda’s. Keep them coming!

Love the title lol As a GSR owner I have to say i never get bored of driving my car.

One of the first cars I was so hooked on when looking for a first car, only to know its rare. My favorite car of all time for japan!

The Channel makes life okay. And that's why you guys are my favorite. Thanks Donut ❤❤❤

I've owned my Integra DC2 Type R since 2007,yep 14 years, it's been on Silverstone and Oulton Park, thousands of hours driving it, not selling it.

I appreciate this car therefore I am a genius

Wow, you really can't say "cockpit" on RU-vid......

10:44 WTF is that underneath the Integra? I've never seen it before it looks so rad!

I sold my original 96 GSR to a old lady when I deployed. She gave it to her grandson and crashed it :'(

Change the name to "I love Integra type R and i call everyone who agrees with me a Genius"

my stepdad got a 1990 crx with a integra type r motor, fully tricked out. gonna be driving it soon. beautiful car

I had a '99 UK spec Honda Integra Type R... It's probably the best car I've ever owned. The engine and gearbox are absolutely phenomenal and it handles like it's on rails.

“BEAT THAT” :)

I've owned too many Integras but my favorite was a simple 93 GS special edition due to its paint job. Rare Hunter green that looked black from a distance.

2:34 That's what she said! I had to do this...

I have a 2005 s2000. Pretty sure that car does not exist without the Acura Integra Type R. Good stuff.

anyone that has ever been in an early 2000s honda knows that beeping

Underappreciated? I respect how you want to celebrate what is the peak of 90's FWD sports cars. But one thing the intragra is not is underappreciated.

I did not notice the parallels between the Acura and Honda logos until that graphic :O

DO EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE FORD PROBE

Love this car since I seen it the first time

My heart has a huge place in it for the Integra Type-R

Then you can call me goddamn Albert Einstein! I have 98' EDM ITR and loving it.

It was the greatest fwd in it's day, I had owned one and would still have I the if some bitch didn't ram my ass at the traffic lights..... My poor mans Ferrari rip.

My 98 ITR gave me lots and lots of nightmares. I couldn’t even go to a movie theater and watch a movie peacefully because every damn car thief wanted it. There were nights I would wake up thinking my car was already gone from my driveway. I made my Type R all JDM and I even had the Red Suede Recaro seats imported from Japan. Sooner or later I knew they were going to get me. Those civic hatch back owners had a trend going on stealing Type Rs back then So i had to sell it, couldn’t live in peace. I miss my baby !! Best car I ever owned !

THe ITR is something we'll never get again

I wish this car was my daily driver, Even in yellow.

I’m really happy that he found his own style

Do a Up To Speed Nissan GT-T

We had the Accord Type R over here in the UK. Literally is just a 5 door version of the Integra Type R. Slightly less focused on pure performance but a lot more practical :) And for the US viewers, the older ones are coming close to being 25 years old.

4:30 *laughs in Koenigsegg*

I love how he kindly revved the engine. Gotta have some mechanical empathy, yo

I have a 98, best car ever omm

I guess I'm a genius then :)

Not even ready for an oil change!! Wow what a beauty!!

I had the 1991 GS-R it had square lights bought it new. One of my all time favorite cars.

Nobody: let’s come up with a shit tag line! Acura: hold my beer, “beat that”

Got a Integra gsr as my first car and there's nothing I love more

I was lucky enough to have owned 2 of these. My 1998 was stolen from the dealership(lol.....not at the time though) and a 2000 yellow which was then traded in on a 99 NSX.

Eric the car guy must be proud.