FL5 Type R vs DE5 Integra Type S | Savagegeese

[savagegeese]

I don't know how any of you can drive these cars as dailies without having massaging seats, 60 way ambient lighting ,power fold down screens, powered running boards, ionizer, fragrance options, hands free traffic assist, auto trans, heated armrests, self leveling air ride, soft close doors, biometric doors, cooled storage, rear seat recliners among others.

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[jayely14]

I don't know how any of you can drive these cars as dailies without having massaging seats, 60 way ambient lighting ,power fold down screens, powered running boards, ionizer, fragrance options, hands free traffic assist, auto trans, heated armrests, self leveling air ride, soft close doors, biometric doors, cooled storage, rear seat recliners among others.

Some people actually feel this way too though lol

 

[1971Camaro]

Is it crazy to use either of these as a daily driver in the north east?

Years ago, this is the model car i drove as a daily through Chicago winters. We had one of ea color just like these 2 -- It was a 5speed with FWD.

It was also the most fun car! We could swap out the backs and T-tops so it was a coupe, a wagon, a convertible, a truck... whatever we wanted it to be [Note that they used one of these to parade Big Bird of SS around in the open back]. It seated 4, but wasn't easy for passengers, so can't do it now. Always wished there would be another, but nothing like it since.

Put some good tires on it. Only ever got stuck once trying to drive through a big snowbank... but the car was so light i just pushed it out. LOL

My main point is...if that car could do it, then it inspired me to get the FL5 here in Chicago. And, i'm not alone... several of us on here are going to be using this as a daily in northern cities.

 

[Bambzolbment]

Just drove from Toronto to Texas, over 3 days across the continent in my new Type S.

Will be my daily driver and wow it was the perfect car, incredible ride, great seats, and an engaging sound. Easily amongst the best cars I’ve ever driven. Shifter cant tell much difference than a 911, if not better (I havent driven gt3 to compare).

Probably wouldn’t have nearly as much fun in a 2500km road trip in the Type R. Also glad it didn’t have a wing to attract unnecessary attention in rural Murica pitstops.

 

[wrxdev13]

Just drove from Toronto to Texas, over 3 days across the continent in my new Type S.

Will be my daily driver and wow it was the perfect car, incredible ride, great seats, and an engaging sound. Easily amongst the best cars I’ve ever driven. Shifter cant tell much difference than a 911, if not better (I havent driven gt3 to compare).

Probably wouldn’t have nearly as much fun in a 2500km road trip in the Type R. Also glad it didn’t have a wing to attract unnecessary attention in rural Murica pitstops.

Nice Speedmaster reverse panda

 

[N4nn3r]

Just drove from Toronto to Texas, over 3 days across the continent in my new Type S.

Will be my daily driver and wow it was the perfect car, incredible ride, great seats, and an engaging sound. Easily amongst the best cars I’ve ever driven. Shifter cant tell much difference than a 911, if not better (I havent driven gt3 to compare).

Probably wouldn’t have nearly as much fun in a 2500km road trip in the Type R. Also glad it didn’t have a wing to attract unnecessary attention in rural Murica pitstops.

Did you end up ppf’ing your front end and fenders? Curious if there’s been some rock chips and shit from your trip.

 

[Clark_Kent]

Just drove from Toronto to Texas, over 3 days across the continent in my new Type S.

Will be my daily driver and wow it was the perfect car, incredible ride, great seats, and an engaging sound. Easily amongst the best cars I’ve ever driven. Shifter cant tell much difference than a 911, if not better (I havent driven gt3 to compare).

Probably wouldn’t have nearly as much fun in a 2500km road trip in the Type R. Also glad it didn’t have a wing to attract unnecessary attention in rural Murica pitstops.

I'm glad you found an ITS and it's everything you hoped for. What's most interesting is you never pass up an opportunity to take a swipe at the FL5. Seems a bit juvenile and kinda lame. Just take up residence on the Integra Forums as I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open arms.

 

[Tickle]

I love it when things get spicy on the forum.

 

[Sazabi]

I'm glad you found an ITS and it's everything you hoped for. What's most interesting is you never pass up an opportunity to take a swipe at the FL5. Seems a bit juvenile and kinda lame. Just take up residence on the Integra Forums as I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open arms.

Yeah its actually very annoying now. I'm trying to understand the purpose of all these posts.

Its like he wants acceptance or something and is going to keep nudging until he gets it. Maybe he secretly regrets buying the ITS and wants the R, and by making all these posts it will make him feel better about his choice.

 

[UFO CTR]

Yeah its actually very annoying now. I'm trying to understand the purpose of all these posts.

Its like he wants acceptance or something and is going to keep nudging until he gets it. Maybe he secretly regrets buying the ITS and wants the R, and by making all these posts it will make him feel better about his choice.

as soon as I see the comment about the wing, I know this person is a bit grudgy...and it seems like he/she actually wants the attention if he/she actually mention the wing. Just go to the Integra forum; you'll get less resistance there. I'm shocked about is he/she didn't say the Integra seat are better than the type R seats ...he/she said "great seats"...

no way this person is happy with his/her purchase...

the ITS is a great car, but to say it's better than the R, is a stretch at best.

 

[Bambzolbment]

as soon as I see the comment about the wing, I know this person is a bit grudgy...and it seems like he/she actually wants the attention if he/she actually mention the wing. Just go to the Integra forum; you'll get less resistance there. I'm shocked about is he/she didn't say the Integra seat are better than the type R seats ...he/she said "great seats"...

no way this person is happy with his/her purchase...

the ITS is a great car, but to say it's better than the R, is a stretch at best.

I am only posting on a thread agreeing to the findings of Savagegeese and others.

Will share pics once the CTR arrives, great car can’t go wrong at MSRP.

 

[Bambzolbment]

Did you end up ppf’ing your front end and fenders? Curious if there’s been some rock chips and shit from your trip.

Yeah there’s 1 small rock chip, otherwise paint held up well with good wash and polish.

Long term i want to likely wrap it anyways in a fun color, so I was okay not ceramic coating this.

 

[Bambzolbment]

Nice Speedmaster reverse panda

thanks, great eye

Its a Japanese-market speedmaster, so thought it would be fun to pair with a US-market Integra while driving across the continent

 

[optronix]

The Type R doesn't have an auto-dimming mirror?

That's actually pretty inexcusable.

That said I'm looking at Type R tomorrow. Not in the mood to be on a never-ending waitlist for an ITS.

 

[Bazgab]

Probably wouldn’t have nearly as much fun in a 2500km road trip in the Type R. Also glad it didn’t have a wing to attract unnecessary attention in rural Murica pitstops.

The FL5 seats are mind-blowing to me, most comfortable seats ever once you are in position. Way more comfy than my M2 seats. I guess fun = comfort to you on a long road trip. I don't know about the FL5 being less "fun" in this respect compared to the ITS since the ITS seats remind me of my M2 seats somewhat, having sat in both. The suspension on "Comfort" is also just fine in the FL5 compared to what I am used to.

I have only done a 4-5 hour long drive in the FL5 after taking delivery and that was after being in a rental car + Uber for almost 6 hours combined. I felt way more comfortable and less fatigued in the FL5 on the back end of that trip than I did part way through the front end of the trip.

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