do the 97-98 perform and handle like the 00-01?

PY 01-0972 · Post by **PY 01-0972** » February 1st, 2004, 9:41 pm

other than the non wiper on the 97 do they ride and perform the same as the 00-01? with a/c or without. thanks to all who know and reply. I was thinking about getting a 98 as a second car when my 03 si lease is up.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » February 1st, 2004, 10:43 pm

other then what you said and the color, you will not see any difference.

And the cams do have a small difference the 00-01 cams are a bit more agressive- so I hear...

T2 · Post by T2 » February 2nd, 2004, 2:30 am

Wait so do 00-001 have rear wipers?

PY 01-0972 · Post by **PY 01-0972** » February 2nd, 2004, 2:42 am

just the 97's do not have the wiper

opie · Post by **opie** » February 2nd, 2004, 10:31 am

bbasso wrote:other then what you said and the color, you will not see any difference.

Except for CW is faster

Asian G · Post by **Asian G** » February 2nd, 2004, 12:31 pm

I have a buddy with a white 97 ITR and for what he gots done to it its pretty fast as the 00-01 ITRs.

LT6916 · Post by **LT6916** » February 2nd, 2004, 1:15 pm

i believe its the intake cam of the 00-01 that's more aggressive than the 97-98 intake cam.

differences between 97-98 and 00-01:
-97 has the old front fascia & bumper (less aggressive) and taillights (amber signals)
-97-8 [intake] cam is slightly less aggressive than 00-01
-no rear wiper on 97
-A/C was optional on 97-8, standard on 00-01
-CW 15" alloys on 97-8, gunmetal on 00-01
-CW offered only on 97-8, CW on 99 ITRs (Canada), FBP & PY on 00, NBP & PY on 01
-97-8 has OBD-II rev1, 00-01 has OBD-II rev2
-97-8 vs 00-01 interior revisions (very few)

anything else?

Post by **Trey** » February 2nd, 2004, 4:18 pm

LT got most of it. There was a steering rack change and soem small cosmetic stuff.

I am sure this list could use some additions.

http://www.itrca.com/FAQ/general/changebyyear.php

Justin Klemgold · Post by **Justin Klemgold** » February 2nd, 2004, 4:26 pm

Wasnt' there a difference in the LSD in the 97 and 98 too?

Post by **Trey** » February 2nd, 2004, 5:27 pm

No difference in LSD. All of them have been helical Limited Slips. Not much to change there and keep a smooth feel

captainzorg · Post by **captainzorg** » February 2nd, 2004, 6:26 pm

the steering wheel cover says "ACURA" on the 1997 model the 00-01 has an "A" Not sure about the 98

Post by **Trey** » February 2nd, 2004, 6:42 pm

98 has an A. That isn't specific to the R though

PY 01-0972 · Post by **PY 01-0972** » February 2nd, 2004, 9:23 pm

thanks for the replys I guess my question should have been clearer I know all the differences that were listed I just meant would the ride and power be the same as my 01? And I believe it was answered as a YES
thanks.

97Type-R158 · Post by **97Type-R158** » February 4th, 2004, 10:37 pm

Just to let you know, i drive a 97 and keep pace with tuned 00-01 Itr's. I only have AEM CAI and Type One Racing Exhaust and my car is dead even with other tuned Itr's.

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » February 5th, 2004, 5:09 am

97-98 have the red stitch leather shift knob while the 00-01 have the aluminum one.

Asian G · Post by **Asian G** » February 23rd, 2004, 1:26 am

97Type-R158 wrote:Just to let you know, i drive a 97 and keep pace with tuned 00-01 Itr's. I only have AEM CAI and Type One Racing Exhaust and my car is dead even with other tuned Itr's.

Chris! You talking shit on my ITR? J/P

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » February 23rd, 2004, 8:59 am

#330ITR wrote:
97Type-R158 wrote:Just to let you know, i drive a 97 and keep pace with tuned 00-01 Itr's. I only have AEM CAI and Type One Racing Exhaust and my car is dead even with other tuned Itr's.
Chris! You talking shit on my ITR? J/P

Oh no - the Overland Park / Olathe 'smack-down' is about ready to happen

George Knighton · February 23rd, 2004, 10:39 am

Has anyone ever decided for sure why the later ITR tested better in motor magazines than earlier ITR?

I seem to recall a full second's difference in the 0-60 times reported between '97 and '00.

B( * Y * )BIES · Post by **B( * Y * )BIES** » February 23rd, 2004, 1:29 pm

George Knighton wrote:Has anyone ever decided for sure why the later ITR tested better in motor magazines than earlier ITR?

I seem to recall a full second's difference in the 0-60 times reported between '97 and '00.

"ID 10 T" driver error and/or maybe even weather conditions.

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » February 23rd, 2004, 1:52 pm

George Knighton wrote:Has anyone ever decided for sure why the later ITR tested better in motor magazines than earlier ITR?

I seem to recall a full second's difference in the 0-60 times reported between '97 and '00.

Maybe it's 'cause they came from the factory with an AOL High-Speed connector

98's rule the world!

tekkyDC2R · Post by **tekkyDC2R** » February 25th, 2004, 11:44 pm

my friend's 98 just barely creeps on me when we play around,

so i'd have to agree with opie despite having a PY R.

tonyanjaii · Post by **tonyanjaii** » February 26th, 2004, 9:47 am

i'd say all ITRs are different, some may be faster than others, i doubt its just the 97-98 production was faster.

Perhaps it has to do with the OBd2a and OBd2b thing lol

Azcheron · Post by **Azcheron** » February 26th, 2004, 2:19 pm

There is no way to really say that any year is faster, because.... Type R's are a very unique car, they are guaranteed to come stock at least 195 HP. Some come with more because of the level at which they are made in japan. In rare occasions, some R owners get an R with as much as 220 HP, running 14.2 or so stock in the 1/4. My friend robs 01 py R went right from the dealer to the dyno and the car had 192 HP at the wheels, stock. just something to think about

jiahanhao · Post by **jiahanhao** » February 26th, 2004, 2:47 pm

I'll believe up to 5-7 hp difference in stock motors, but a 25 hp difference? That's huge!

opie · Post by **opie** » February 26th, 2004, 5:30 pm

Azcheron wrote:There is no way to really say that any year is faster, because.... Type R's are a very unique car, they are guaranteed to come stock at least 195 HP. Some come with more because of the level at which they are made in japan. In rare occasions, some R owners get an R with as much as 220 HP, running 14.2 or so stock in the 1/4. My friend robs 01 py R went right from the dealer to the dyno and the car had 192 HP at the wheels, stock. just something to think about

<----Raises the BS flag