Posts Tagged ‘Acura’

Integra Interior Preparation For Amateur Racing

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

One of the most crucial factors that will make a Acura Integra competitive on the race track is the weight of the race car. The typical Acura Integra that is used in amateur auto racing is a street car that undergoes modification. And one modification is the removal of many parts of the interior, which may reduce 10 to 15% of the curb weight of the car. Continue reading “Integra Interior Preparation For Amateur Racing” »

Adjustable Coilovers Improve Suspension

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Have you been thinking about lowering your Acura Integra suspension, or maybe tightening your suspension to improve your car’s handling? A high quality Coilover Kit may be just what you need. The factory springs and struts installed on your Integra were designed for comfort, not performance, or they might be starting to sag over the years of service, and how your Integra handling is suffering.

So, how are you going to fix it? Aftermarket lowering springs lower your Integra suspension by half an inch to two inches, improving the stiffness of your Integra and creating a lower center of gravity for greater handling stability. Lowering springs are a good low-cost choice for daily drivers who are looking for a lower look and a better ride than stock.

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Acura Integra Turbochargers or Supercharger

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Add that extra boost of horsepower to your Acura Integra engine. Both turbochargers and superchargers have their advantages and disadvantages. The following is an effort to explain these technologies so that you can choose which will better meet your needs.
Both the Turbocharger and Supercharger add extra horsepower to your Acura Integra engine through the compression of air in the cylinder. Compressed air is forced into the intake of the Acura Integra engine, causing a more powerful explosion in the cylinder, which translates to more horsepower from your Acura Integra engine.

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The Acura Integra one of the Most Stolen Vehicles in America

Monday, October 25th, 2010

If you think your Acura Integra is fast and gorgeous, you aren’t alone. The car model was one of the most-stolen last year most likely the target of street racers.

One out of every 200 registered 1999 Acura Integras was stolen last year, said Chicago-based CCC Information Services Inc., an insurance industry tracker of theft and vehicle damage. This makes the Acura Integra the most stolen car in America. Integras from model years 1995 through 1998 took four of the other top 9 positions on the list. The 1994, 2000 and 2001 Integra models also make the top 20 list. The list ranks vehicles by the percentage of registered vehicles stolen, rather than by gross number of thefts.

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New Aftermarket Reseller

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Announcing the grand opening of modifiedintegra.com  An aftermarket reseller of high performance parts and accessories for the Acura Integra: Carbon Fiber Body Kits, Air Intakes, Exhaust Systems, Turbo Chargers.

Modified Integra is dedicated to providing high quality,parts and accessories at competitive prices with excellent customer support.

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