I saw this Integra GS-R that looked hooked up so I decided to take him on. I must admit, his car was pretty fast. We were dead even from 60 to about 110 (I couldn't catch him and he couldn't pull away) and by the time I hit 120, I was closing on him fast to the point I thought I was going to rear end him. We got caught at the toll booth and he was in front of me so he waited for me. Then we took off again, same result, until I hit 120 I really couldn't gain on him. I noticed a big white sticked on his rear window that said Vertex Motorsport (the local pro shop I get my car done at). I decided to call them and see what the hell this Integra had cuz I thought it was pretty fast (I actually thought I was going to smoke him but I didn't til we were really flying). They informed me that it was a GS-R with CAI, headers and exhaust. Not bad for an Integra. Now, I can't wait for my headers to show up. I really thought I was going to smoke him and after today, I have a little more respect for those Integras.

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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

i wouldn't mess with a gs-r
it's so much lighter and it has a manual...maybe if i had some more mods.

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Ok, just found out that my CAI filter is like dirty as shit from getting wet and crap. Perhaps I lost some power due to this since the filter was almost completely clogged. I actually held water in it and it dripped out ooooh sooooo slow. I cleaned it and should get better performance. I know it will happen over and over so next week I'm going to convert it into a Short Ram.

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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

AC:

I'm assuming you were on the Dulles Toll Road...Not a good place to race. There are ALWAYS state troopers on the toll road.

Speaking of GSR's, I raced an Integra Type R out on 28N on thanksgiving night. We hit about 130.

So where is that place, Vertex Motorsport at?

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Stock GS-R goes to 60 in about 7 seconds if you're good.. U shouldn't have a problem running with it...it's on top over that speed that you will dominate.
Ed

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element, Inspire Tails, AEM Brake Pads all around, "Guy Smiley" doll on the dash as my Co-driver...

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

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I raced a GS-R in my TL about a month ago, When my car was bone stock. It was very fast, I only pulled on her when we hit the 110-120's. I did hear a peculiar pssht pssht noise coming from the girls car. Sounded notoriously like a purge valve on NOS equipped vehicles. But I'll never know.

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2000 TL Satin Silver
-Acura Wing
-Top Speed intake w/Ractive Heatshield Filter
-Ractive Carbon Fiber Shift knob
-Custom "Sleepy Eye" Headlight Finishers
-Pilot MS 3.5" resonated exhaust tips
-Carbon/aluminum pedals
-Type S Badge
-Passport 7500 Radar system
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Tint's, PIAA fogs, and Skunk2 or RS-R coilovers soon

 

Actually I was on the toll road and I agree, lots of cops!!! I just couldn't help myself. I must admit, the guy in the Integra wasn't some pissed off punk rice boy! After we were done, we waived each other.

Vertex is in McLean, ask for Alvin and tell him Alex with the white TL referred you! 703-883-0403 (Vertex Motorsports in McLean, VA)

Oh, did you take the TypeR?


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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

I agree, when we hit like 120 I thought I was going to run into his back end. The GS-R, according to Vertex (spec wise) should have been equivalent to a TypeR or a tad better according to those guys. They said they worked on that car many times. Now, will my headers make a noticeable difference cuz I don't want to win when I hit 120, but I want to win convicingly.

When I had a 94 Legend I raced my friend's CRX (intake, headers, exhaust) and man he kept up behind me all the way o 130. I'm beginning to believe more and more that weight has a huge factor.



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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

After the headers, if I have pretty much same results...f*ck it! I'm doing NOS.

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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

AC: Even the stock TL had a real hard time to race with mod GSR. Note that Integra is a compact coupe and TL is a lot heavier than GSR. TL still consider as a quick FF sedan so far.

 

once i raced this integra on I-95, i couldnt loose til 130mph. in fact that car was goin ahead of me. it all depends on what they have under the hood. I even raced a stock looking civic that pulled almost 135mph along w/ my car!!

 

we;;....just dont take on a GS_R on the track,

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Bad ass TL...but...
Cant afford Mods.....

 

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Type S Boy in DC
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So I shouldn't feel bad about not being able to kill the GS-R, right?

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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

Let me kick his ass.

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Factory underbody kit,AEM Short RAM, Mugen front Spolier, Comptech/Mugen headers, Mugen exhaust,Burlwood shift knob, Burlwood dash kit, PIAA's fog light,Type-S emblem, and INSPIRE trunk Emblem,and V-AFC.....Comptech Sway bars on the way...

 

my friend has a modded gsr. i haven't raced him after i got my mods but i think we would be about even. I did before I had mods and we were even for the most part. The TL is no race car but i like to smoke civic sis. They totally lose power after second gear.

 

I know what you mean, I love kicking Civic ass too!



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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

Killing civics ?! Come on guys, pick on someone of our own size, like IS300 or something, not our little "cousin" civics

 

Good point, but killed all the IS300's I came accross already!



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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

 

I had a 95 GS-R.

The stock 2000 TL is overall faster than the stock GS-R in a straight line. Plus, you have to drive the Integra much harder than the TL to get the speed.

In braking and cornering, the Integra is much better.

But I couldn't stand it's highway ride and noise anymore.

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2000 3.2 TL, Paper maps.
Comptech axle-back exhaust.
225/55ZR-16 RE730s on OEM alloys.
205/55QR-16 Alpins on steel wheels w/covers (winter).

Pictures