DA8 Opinions?

[LMK]

Hi, I am considering buying a 4 door Integra DOHC Vtec, 89-92 vintage.

Anyone own/owned/riden in one of these and care to pass judgement?

I come from a rotary background and am considering buying a VTec as a daily driver, never actually driven one however.

Any comments appreciated.

Cheers.

[Mattching]

vtec is the bomb go hard dude once u buy one ull wanna get rid of ur rota 4 good !

[crshbndct]

Originally Posted by Mattching

vtec is the bomb go hard dude once u buy one ull wanna get rid of ur rota 4 good !

somehow i doubt it.

[beond-8]

I got one, follow the profile link for a pic.
I find there very practical cars and good as a daily driver. Comftable for the hoes in the back to.
Very light for a 4 door to so theres not many dissadvantages.
Only thing I dont like is the lack of torque from the b16a.

Cheerz

[DA8!]

Everything beond-8 said is true.

> Good, practical daily driver
> Plenty of head/leg room in the back for passengers, even with the front seats all the way back
> The boot is a decent size
> They're only 20kg heavier than a comparatively equipped DA6 (adding ABS and a sun roof beefs the weight up quite a bit)
> Most parts that can be used on a DA6 will also fit on a DA8
> A well driven DA8 will hold its own against a DA6

[mick]

lack of torque when teh car is stock, at least

[tysonzane]

Originally Posted by beond-8

I got one, follow the profile link for a pic.
I find there very practical cars and good as a daily driver. Comftable for the hoes in the back to.
Very light for a 4 door to so theres not many dissadvantages.
Only thing I dont like is the lack of torque from the b16a.

Cheerz

LACK of torque, the b16a has plenty, with good mods

[beond-8]

Originally Posted by DA8!

Everything beond-8 said is true.

> Good, practical daily driver
> Plenty of head/leg room in the back for passengers, even with the front seats all the way back
> The boot is a decent size
> They're only 20kg heavier than a comparatively equipped DA6 (adding ABS and a sun roof beefs the weight up quite a bit)
> Most parts that can be used on a DA6 will also fit on a DA8
> A well driven DA8 will hold its own against a DA6

yeah I second that the boot is tottaly massive. I fit 3 huge travelers packs in there once(they were moving to oz so lots a stuff).
Oh yeah now a question, how much heavyer is an SiR sedan that a DA8?
Im glad I dont have Sunroof, ABS would be good but heavy..

[INPHAMISTICS]

You'll probably find that the DA8 has no power but will save you heaps of petrol. If it was up to me i'll get a 2-door one as they look better

[ScottG]

my factory 4dr eats da6s for breakfast



maybe its my driving.

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by beond-8

how much heavyer is an SiR sedan that a DA8?

Theyre about the same, without looking it up I think the SiR (eg9 i assume you mean) is marginally lighter

[sonar]

i've driven a few of these before and they are great cars.
even the automatic one my uncle had was great to drive.

nice and comfy, doesnt eat too much petrol.

[Disinfo]

Originally Posted by Bullitt

Theyre about the same, without looking it up I think the SiR (eg9 i assume you mean) is marginally lighter

Yep, I believe an EG9 is a bit lighter than a DA8.

Having owned a DA8 for 3 years now here are my thoughts:
+ Awesome reliability even when driven "spiritedly" most of the time
+ Fairly good fuel consumption
+ Quite practical, roomy enough for four people on long trips
+ Good sized boot
+ Handles well when lowered a bit - stock is kinda average
+ Looks better than the hatch (rather subjective of course )
- Gearing a tad short for long drives
- Water leaks are a real bitch
- Stock seats suck

As crshbndct says I don't think a DA8 will have you getting rid of your rotary, but it should provide a reliable, practical and fairly fun daily driver

[beond-8]

Originally Posted by INPHAMISTICS

You'll probably find that the DA8 has no power but will save you heaps of petrol. If it was up to me i'll get a 2-door one as they look better

Wash your mouth out after saying that lol. I am so dissapointed in you. (someone's jelleouse of the back seat room) lol hehe sweet as bro.
Nah they have Power, mine is pretty even (half a bonnet) with a DA6 with header, chip, bored TB and intake. I only had intake when we raced.
They def have some power, I can have a full load and boot and cruize up any hill in 5ft like a V6.
I think they look better than the hatch because the back window is so big on hatches, but thats personal I guess. At only 1100 kG I am lighter than the DA6 with sunroofs or ABS (quite a few then).

I didin't think the SiR EG would be much lighter than 1100 kg ? Oh well guesss that shows what good cars they are but they go for far to much I reccon. I'm sure they lighter than Preludes thou, and the room in the back is 10 times better hehe.
Sweet

[R32 GT]

Originally Posted by ScottG

my factory 4dr eats da6s for breakfast



maybe its my driving.

There is no logical reason to explain why this is.

[gazmaster]

Originally Posted by R32 GT

There is no logical reason to explain why this is.

Maybe the guys driving the da6's had no legs?

[Mattching]

ScottG wrote:
my factory 4dr eats da6s for breakfast



maybe its my driving.


yeah right mate

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by beond-8

I didin't think the SiR EG would be much lighter than 1100 kg ? Oh well guesss that shows what good cars they are but they go for far to much I reccon. I'm sure they lighter than Preludes thou, and the room in the back is 10 times better hehe.
Sweet

EG9 stock weighs 1090 compared to EG6 at 1060.

Remember the earliest EG9s are the same age as the latest DA8s. The eg9s also have a nicer interior and a newer shape

[beond-8]

Yeah they are awsome cars I have wanted one for ages.
But 10 g's minimum is way way to much, is still se them going for 13 grand I mean thats wrx, evo price and a 1600 lol.
I like the hatches to, but they have the shittest front and back seats. Specialy compared to the SiR sedan.

DA-8 cost mine with 17" lowered 5500 including new box and clutch shit I put in it all up. thats a deal man .

Just make sure u leave the spoiler on, they look sooo bad without stock wing.

[tarkiwi]

Yeah get one. We need more DA8's in the club. Mine was the only DA8 at the recent Honda vs Toyota drags

[DA8!]

tarkiwi: Your pic looks kinda familiar



I wonder if it's the same Civic?

Disclaimer: The tri-spokes on my car were very light and easy to clean

[DietBoy]

i have a stinky DA8....it seems to go ok...i had a DB8 beforehand tho so the torque difference is obviously noteable....still, they can look pretty sweet as long as ya dont get too freaky on it...the issue is prolly just getting a mint one....good luck with ya search...

[ALL4VTEC]

My DA8 goes mint as, ive neva lost to a DA6 with the same mods. I have smoked alot of DC2s aswell.I perfer the look of da 4door but thats just my opinion, plus theres half as many!

U will see pics of my DA8 once its finished...2-4 weeks!
DA8-4-LIFE!!!

[mr.sky]

O/T: did u beat that civic? :-)

[DA8!]

Originally Posted by ALL4VTEC

My DA8 goes mint as, ive neva lost to a DA6 with the same mods. I have smoked alot of DC2s aswell.

What kind of ETs do you run on the 1/4 mile?

Most street driven DC2s I've seen run ETs that range from low 15s to high/mid 14s... and one that ran a high 13.

Originally Posted by mr.sky

O/T: did u beat that civic? :-)

Me? Or Tarkiwi? If it was me, then no. I got smoked. 15.91 vs 14.something