whats the difference between the models? i know the GSR and Type-R has a VTEC, and more power, but whats the difference between the LS, RS, etc... i hardly know anything about Integras, so any info would be nice. im thinking about a GSR, but im open to suggestions. im pretty sure i wouldnt be able to afford a Type-R, as that would probably be my first choice.

thanks
robert

 

also, whats a good place to get performance parts online? ive been looking, but i havent really found a good one. the first things i would do would be intake, exhaust, etc...

robert

 

RS is the rally series base model. It has no sunroof and some features are options (power doors, and cruise control?).

LS is the luxury series, also a base model. Its got the sunroof, and all features are standard

GS/SE is a slightly upgraded model (same car, it was the SE until it changed its name to GS in 1997?) with leather seating and a rear spoiler.

The RS, LS and GS/SE all have the 140hp B18B1 1.8L engine. These have optional automatic or standard 5speed manual transmissions.

The GSR is basically a GS/SE with the 170hp B18C1 1.8L VTEC engine. It only comes in 5speed manual.

The Type R has an upgraded suspension, 5-lug wheels, spoiler, 195hp 1.8L B18C5 VTEC engine, with a close ratio 5-speed manual trans only.

 

with LSD (limited slip differential and it has been made slightly lighter by removing sound deadening materials. it has no sun roof and no cruise control either

 

which one(s) have LSD? i like the idea of leaving two marks, rather than one or was it an option?

 

Only the Type R.

 

well how much do u have to spend anyways while ur on the topic of looking for integras?

 

I've had my gsr for 2 years now and I love it. I've never driven an ls but I've killed them in races. Plus GSR's pretty much come loaded. Type R's are better but alot harder to find and much more $$$

 

The GS-R is the best deal out of all the Integras. Go for the GS-R.

 

Since I spend a lot of time high speed driving, I'm kinda partial to the longer gearing of the LS...but then again I drive one. Insurance tends to be cheaper on the non-VTEC models as well...

And while the suspension on all DC Integs are very precise, the RS / LS have smaller anti-rollbars and other susp changes; the ride is a bit underdamped as opposed to the GS /GS-R (and definitely the Type R).

Oh... and the Special Edition was basically a loaded LS (I believe) with leather.