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The shocks make noise when ever you go over any sort of bump. I was told that the shocks could have been worn out and I would have to drop $900 and get them replaced. I decided to for go that purchase. though I have not checked with the dealer to see if that's the problem the car runs great with the exception of that.
The air conditioner stopped blowing air so it needed a freon recharge, I'm told by people that this is a common problem in Integras.
The car runs great. great gas mileage, about 25 MPG. In LA you are very thankful of that.
I would like more power out of the motor. But it is only an in-line 4 so what can you expect. I would love if when I put my foot down that the car makes some sort of spin off the line.
I use the cars automatic transmission as a stick by starting out in 1 then 2 then D3 then D4.
I love how this car handles. I've gone threw many open lots and whipped this car around and theres no fish tailing. After analyzing the skid marks you can see the car gripped all the way.
The brakes are amazing! This car stops on a dime.
Watch pot holes. very low car. I hurt every time I go over one, because I don't want to mess my car up.
I also have the integra. I love that car. I have to say for a four banger its pretty fast. I got mine to 120 (I slowed down because I got scared) its just really slow off the line. by the way my car is fully stock.
I got mine to 145..my teg is fully stock too. just sport tires. nittos.
If you were interested in horsepower, you should not have bought an automatic in the lower trim level. A GS-R would be likely to impress you a whole lot more.
Vtec gives a noticeable boost in performance and gas mileage. Not to mention when the secondaries open up it sounds beautiful.
But the LS has a lot more low end torque, and it will take off from a standstill pretty quick, just don't expect to go anywhere once you get moving.
I won't comment on "driving my automatic as a stick." But how can you tell by skid marks that the car was gripping the entire time you were recklessly doing donuts in a parking lot?
I really had no choice too buy the gs-r or the LS. This car just came up and I got a good deal and the insurance is lower on the LS anyways. How can I tell the car was gripping you say? Well it made perfect circles and the rear end never let go. And when I would try a slalom the rear end always held on and I never felt like I wasnt in control. I actually would disagree with the fact of you saying it gets off the line quick and does nothing after that. I did 145 MPH, in my opinion that's pretty good. And the 0-60 time is 7.2, again not bad for a 4 cylinder.
7.2, my foot. The 0-60 for a 2002 RSX Type-S with 200hp is 7.3 (Consumer Reports data; I know everybody else says 6.7 or less; they'll say 4.2 if Honda pays them enough), and you're saying that the old LS, not even the GS-R, does it in 7.2? I thought you'd have to be fully awake to post a comment, but you were clearly dreaming as you wrote.
I have a '95 LS, and let me tell you that its no way a 7.3 second car. Maybe with a turbo or some major mods... But its still a decent ride for the dough. An auto trans will be slow so be a man and get the 5 spd. I had mine up to 235 kph and it felt pretty planted with 17 inch Dunlops. I'm still looking for a good Type R swap.
I have a 1995 Acura Integra LS with aftermarket intake, exhaust, and I have no catalytic converter. I'm running on 18inch tires. I got mine topped out at 134mph but I need to find more power. How can I get those extra horsepower without breaking the bank???
Ryan H
REDRACING.
Take off the 18 inch rims.
Yeah your Acura needs 22's. IF you had a Lancer I would put 13's on it. Just cause they are rental cars and that's final.
The LS coupe is o-60 in 7.6 with a 5 speed... (edmunds)...don't be complaining about power if you have an automatic, that was just a poor choice. The engine still pulls if you have a stick and know how to drive a car. I bet it hits close to that 0-60, but that's about a perfect run. The real key is that these things have good high end power... just get the right gear and your money. What do you expect from 127ft/lb of torque anyway? You want something that feels like more power go get an impreza 2.5rs from the mid 90's...or just get the wrx or sti for that matter. AWD helps A lot with the torque issue.
Hello... I have owned a 1995 Acura Integra Ls for 4 years. Mine has an after-market air intake (DIY), throttle body spacer, and a ECU chip installed. I have raced many cars. I have seen 134MPH Top Speed (prolly 130). I have to say my car goes 0-60 in 7 seconds flat. A Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 does it in 7 flat. I ran that car 3 time and 2 different drivers... I won once and tied twice. So LS's are pretty quick, but fade off in 3rd gear. 4th gear from 100-110 is pretty strong. All in all I would say it's a great vehicle. I have really beat mine up and it still runs strong. Beats most Gsr.
I have a 1995 LS Integra with aftermarket header, cold air intake, wheels bodykit wing mgnaflow exhaust and a few more mods. But I just can't seem to make up my mind. I don't know if I want a K20 or just turbo my 1.8.
I have a 96 Integra ls 5 spd. with an AEM cold air intake and also an aftermarket exhaust... the car is not very fast... what can I add for under $500 to pick up the acceleration a bit?
I have a 1995 Acura Integra ls. Is anyone else having problems with leaking under the rear seat and trunk? (water leaks) Please reply.
Being somewhat "in the scene" so to speak, I can tell you this much about my 95 LS 5spd:
With 122k miles on it, it still runs like new. That means one thing: take care of it and it will not disappoint. You may not think the car is fast, but think of it in relative terms. A 1995 Integra without the VTEC engine pushes 142 HP and 127 ft/lb of torque. A 2005 Cobalt pushes almost the exact same numbers, but weighs almost 400 lbs more. I know the advantage because I've proven it four or five times now.
If you do all the basic mods to the air flow in the engine (cold-air, throttle body spacer, intake manifold, exhaust headers, high-flow cat, exhaust) you can easily draw out another 25 HP and 18 ft/lb of torque. Then free up some of the weight is has to move by swapping the underdrive pulley and the clutch flywheel, and your Integra will MOVE. That is, as long as you take care of it.
The biggest thing I can emphasize is DO NOT BUDGET YOUR OIL CHANGE AND GASOLINE. Either have a Honda dealership do your oil change (having them do it is usually as cheap as doing it yourself, if not a buck or two cheaper) or use Mobil 1 Synthetic with a high-quality oil filter (I'd go K&N personally). For gasoline, use SHELL gas, regular unleaded is just fine. They recommend filling up with Shell V-Power after every oil change so as to create a "clean run" on your engine.
I may only be 22, but I know my stuff. I've been racing almost every weekend for the past 3 summers here in Michigan, driving both a 2003 Porsche Boxster S on road courses and a Dodge SRT-4 Stage 3 (Neon style) on rally courses.
Oh, one more thing. Despite the fact that turbos are notoriously better on a 4-cylinder engine, the non-VTEC B18B1 reacts awesomely to a supercharger. Jackson makes a great supercharger that fits my LS.