09-01-2001, 09:11 PM
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Horizontally Opposed
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Mugen Integra [RSX] Type R
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From auto-ASCII; 8/24/01
Mugen Integra Type R appears at Auto Gallery 2001
Honda's world famous tuning arm Mugen had a surprise exhibit at the recent Auto Gallery in Tokyo "a Mugen tuned Integra Type R." In addition to the revised wheels, rear wing, bonnet and suspension, a roll cage and special aeroparts have also been fitted. The intake and exhaust systems have also been modified while the ECU has been tweaked.
And this model is not just for show. You can expect to see it on the market by year's end. But according to Mugen's Jun Hirota, "the i-VTEC modification to the engine has made the ECU setting much harder. Up until now, we have gota away with just one map to control the ECU, but now, with the cam twist control, 10 different map settings became necessary."
Made from a carbon and FRP composite, the bonnet tips the scales at less than 2/3 the weight of the original. It can be opened with one finger.
As can be expected, buyers should be prepared to part with around 1 million yen for these racing upgrades, but Mugen say that all is not lost for those wanting to do it bit by bit. Mugen are ready to discuss partial upgrades too.
Story = Kouichi Satoh
Translation = Peter Lyon
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1 million yen =~$10K US
I really like the hood. 
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09-01-2001, 09:13 PM
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Horizontally Opposed
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Front side.
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09-01-2001, 09:15 PM
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Mugen wheel, Brembo brake.
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09-01-2001, 09:16 PM
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Horizontally Opposed
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Under hood.
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09-01-2001, 09:17 PM
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Horizontally Opposed
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Mugen wing.
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09-01-2001, 09:18 PM
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Engine treatment.
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09-01-2001, 09:19 PM
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Horizontally Opposed
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Interior.
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09-04-2001, 10:28 PM
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damn it's beautiful!!
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"Your ice don't shine an your chain hollow/ why you front in clubs for hours wit tha same bottle/ takin midget sips/ I run wit the richest clicks/ Tap the thickest chicks/ plus drop the slickest hits/ you know nothin about L/ so don't doubt L/ what's this muthafuckin rap game wit out L/ Yo that's like jewels wit out ice/ that's like china wit out rice/ or the holy bible wit out christ/ tha bulls wit out mike/ crack heads wit out pipes/ or hockey games wit out fights/ don't touch the mic if you aint able to spit/ flamboyant is tha label i'm wit.. muthafucka.... Big L"
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09-18-2001, 08:40 PM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2001
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"Mugen are ready to discuss partial upgrades too."
Hmmmmm.......*thinks of the posibilities*
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09-18-2001, 08:52 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Honda is going to offered Type R parts through it's dealer network as well. Soon you can build your own Type R.
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09-19-2001, 05:44 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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I like everythin but the wing....I like wings that have to two base parts closer together....
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09-19-2001, 06:33 PM
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AF Senior Council
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I too think the wing is a bit much. I still wish the car had a lower stance. Widen the body and wheelbase by 2 to 3 inches, and drop the roofline by the same dimension, and then you've got a sleek-ass car. But all in all, the full-on Mugen overhaul makes a gorgeous car, as usual.
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09-19-2001, 08:27 PM
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AF Fanatic
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I on the other hand don't like it when they're close together we all have our preferences
i like the wing
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R.I.P. Lamont Coleman a.k.a. Big L -- 1975-1999
"Your ice don't shine an your chain hollow/ why you front in clubs for hours wit tha same bottle/ takin midget sips/ I run wit the richest clicks/ Tap the thickest chicks/ plus drop the slickest hits/ you know nothin about L/ so don't doubt L/ what's this muthafuckin rap game wit out L/ Yo that's like jewels wit out ice/ that's like china wit out rice/ or the holy bible wit out christ/ tha bulls wit out mike/ crack heads wit out pipes/ or hockey games wit out fights/ don't touch the mic if you aint able to spit/ flamboyant is tha label i'm wit.. muthafucka.... Big L"
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09-20-2001, 01:48 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2001
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Where could I get a hood like that?
Dave
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09-20-2001, 03:13 AM
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Horizontally Opposed
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Quote:
Originally posted by juicedRSXtype-s
Where could I get a hood like that?
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Got any friends in Japan? 
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