November, 2024

Richard Jeffords | 32 | Knoxville, TN
@dockleryxk

 

Before I bought my Integra Type S, I had a 2010 Subaru Legacy GT. I wanted a Civic Type R, but they were marked up like crazy and I couldn’t justify that. My local Acura dealer is great, so I was stoked when the Type S was announced, and I got lucky with landing a pre-order. My first car was a 1993 Cadillac DeVille (FWD V8), and I was looking to get rowdy like that again…so it didn’t take me long to start modifying this thing.

 

Modifications
27WON Kuro Turbocharger
Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs
Hondata FlashPro Mini
Hybrid Racing Competition Shift Rod
Hybrid Racing Short Throw Shifter
Hybrid Racing Competition Shifter Cable Bushings
Innovatig Custom Titanium Charge Pipe
Innovatig Titanium ECU Cover
Innovatig Titanium Fuse Box Cover
Milltek Non-Resonated Catback Exhaust
Mugen B2 Radiator Cap
Mugen Hydrophilic Side Mirrors
Mugen Inner Door Protectors
Mugen License Plate Bolts
OEM Heat Sheilds, Cerakoted
TSP Cerakoted Valve Cover
PRL Charge Pipe Kit
PRL High Volume Intake
PRL Front Mount Intercooler
PRL Rear Motor Mount
RV6 Rear Lower Control Arms (Camber & Toe)
RV6 Rear Sway Bar and Billet Endlinks
Schmuck Built Coolant Expansion Tank
Spoon Oil Filler Cap
Spoon Rigid Collars (Front & Rear)
TSP High Efficiency Downpipe
TSP Titanium Exhaust Studs
TSP Engine Cover Hardware Kit
TSP Titanium Strut Tower Hardware
TSP Titanium Turbo Inlet Pipe Stud Kit
TSP Titanium Valve Cover Bolts 

I did a lot of the work but could not have done it alone! Many friends helped along the way. I didn’t do the suspension, rigid collars, or RV6 rear components. Maybe if I had a lift, but I don’t. My favorite modification must be the turbo, but the PRL RMM is super practical and would be my go-to if I had to pick one. It’s hard though, because I also love my Hybrid Racing shifter set up with AC Delco MTF fluid. I’m waiting on Chasing J’s to release their shift boot delete and Mugen to release their FL5 steering wheel. I have Paragon P3 pads with titanium shims to replace my stock pads soon. The rears are about toast, and I’ll probably just swap the fronts too while I’m at it. Other than that, maybe a Full Race HPFP? Bigger rear rotors? I’m not sure, so I’m trying to chill for a while.

 

Highlights of the car:
- The community is awesome
- It feels special to drive
- It’s an absolute monster in the twisties
- Pretty easy to work on
- K Series motor <3
- Turbo go woosh
- No frills: this car is for driving!

Lowlights of the car:
- Panel fitment
- Tiny gas tank

My favorite memory with this car was driving it off the lot for the first time. It was my first new car purchase, so finally picking it up and driving it was a big deal to me. My least favorite member was when I spilled a ton of coffee with milk into the cupholders. It seeped down and I had to remove the entire center console to ensure I got all the milk out. There haven’t been many notable setbacks. I’m working on a little fitment issue right now, but it’s a small thing. I also got rear ended last week, so that sucks, but the car is still drivable, and no one was hurt, so I can’t complain.