Hey brother, regarding my old comment I actually found a FL5 in south Florida for Msrp it was at crown Honda in Tampa it was so worth the 300 mile drive and I get the color I actually wanted! Anyway bro appreciate the words of wisdom which helped me get my FL5!
Good video. Just a tip (this may help or not) for your phone charging. I have an FL5 Type R and stopped using the wireless charger. I went to a chord for a number of reasons. 1) charges faster 2) phone doesn't overheat and 3) the sound quality for music on your phone is FAR better. Like your ride man. Congrats on getting one.
You can have that piano black center trim wrapped in Alcantara in the after market. Agreed on the seat just make it manual like the Type R. Or if your going to do power seats have it for both and include memory like the Aspec. Everything else just really doesn’t bother me.
Powered driver seat without memory is just crazy dumb. Keeping the weight difference low compared to the CTR was a high priority when they made this car. The trunk button in the remote is to unlock the trunk. It will lock the car once you close the trunk. No need to have the key with you when opening the trunk. Im with you on the manual release button. To disconnect apple car play quick. Just disable wifi on your phone.
So I think if you were on the Integra Forums, you'd see that a lot of current Type S owners mentioned these gripes and found solutions for most of the issues that you mentioned. I look at it this way: Cars like these are going to be modded and customized to our liking. Sure it would be nice to have those things from the factory, but they (Honda/Acura) had a price point to meet and I'd rather that Honda/Acura made the car than not. EDIT: What happened to the man bun?😀
Oh I forgot the seats, check this out, I wish I could post a pic, I picked up a set of Coverado seat covers for the front, they look amazing, and oem as they are 100% full coverage seat covers, so you can't tell they are covers, anyway they add a look but more importantly more cushion and the heated seats still work. I also picked up for long trips a massaging heated seat cushion that you put on over the seat and then plug in, it has a remote, 8 massage settings and 3 levels of heat too, so for 3 hour or longer trips I bust that out, for comfort. The coverados are great, I love the look, much better than stock in my opinion, plus my seats stay mint, and I get a more comfortable ride.
Most everything you mentioned are legit gripes but the biggest thing for me is no sunroof, that's what I like so all in all I'm happy with my 21 TLX Type S, not that they couldn't have done some things with mine like give 400 hp but I can live with that. Overall I still like the looks of the Integra
Thanks for watching. As far as sunroof goes I don’t care for it because the concept of the car is “track car” so no sunroof makes sense. I like the TLX TYPE S, it was my first choice, that car is more executive tho, I got this for the reason it’s a little more juvenile 😈
Since you asked. The only thing I miss or wish they had left is memory seats. I'm good with the rest, you have to remember it was a challenge to keep this car at its weight and the goal was under 50k$, after all it is a civic. So you start adding all those items and the weight and price go up. I'm ok with the "quirks" as they are since it was for a good reason. We don't want the car to cost 60k$ The car has the most amazing front suspension, and drive train and this is what we wanted, an engaging fun to drive manual and that is exactly what the car is, as is. Also, something I don't hear anyone talk about it is the cruise control, this car can pretty much drive itself on the highway. It will make substantial turns on corners without assistance, at least until the warning comes up. I don't suggest you try it, but people have put a water bottle in the steering wheel to keep that sensor from activating and the car just drives and drives, I love that feature.
all valid request at that price point, Same issues with the FL5... No usb c. No sunglass holder, no Auto dimming review mirror and side mirrors. No LED lights; inside, Reverse and Back indicators... Nothing felt lined, glove box, center console. no back charging ports. The price is a bit much when this is pretty standard in 2024... Thanks for the vid!
The armrest is small because you bought a manual Honda. That’s an issue. The integra type s seats fit me better than Type R seats. Piano black is terrible. My friends GTi was scratched in less than 24 hours! The visor lights are terrible. Same in my 2015 Accord. Add some felt padding to the sunglass holder. Ventilated seats are needed. The Kia forte has them on the GT2
Acura cheaped out on the interior but that manual and power delivery in this car is amazing. It’s all about driving and it has good visibility so easy to daily. Yes one can get. BMW for about the same money but BMW driving experience feels bland and uninspired.
100 percent agree on the driver experience. But there is no performance BMW in the M class that has the same price range. The closest one is the M2 and for that you’ll pay near 72k after all said and done, and it’ll be reliable for maybe the first 5 years.
@@moonrockschopshopon your iPhone, pull down the control center from the top right of the screen and turn off WiFi. It will instantly disconnect. Turn it back on before you start the car and it will automatically connect.
You might have already seen this but I saw this mod for replacing the center area with Alcantara: th-cam.com/video/ZlIDaIqeYOg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IbJHAnss9AzL4nQ4
@@TheRealOne24 love it bro, keep the goal above your head and don’t let anyone tell you anything. I’ll be beginning to do mods soon maybe a month or 2 out from that so stay tuned
@@delhiwala9875 true but I don’t think it works like that, a lot of regulations go into these features before a car is released… I would be interested to see if there is anything on the market that has that feature
This is a 3200lb car. Its foundation is a lightweight manual-only hatch. If you're cross shopping this with an entry lux, you're not the target audience lol
Most of the gripes on this car are made because you paid 50k+ for a Honda civic type R in a tux lol. It’s a great car though but you gotta lower your expectations.
Yea somewhat true, I think it’s a completely different vibe than the type R. And yes I’m really just nitpicking things, I love the car and still believe it’s the best value in the market for a performance driver centric style of car.
@@moonrockschopshop yeah it is a different vibe I honestly like the ITS more than the FL5 but if I found a great deal on one I wouldn’t mind that either. It’s just crazy how expensive cars have gotten. It’s crazy to think that the civics and integras reaching 50k and up lol
@@Jdmrsxe2 agreed with all that. Once you get it you’ll feel the money is worth it. It puts performance in all the right places for great driver car, other cars in the class don’t come close to
The comments show that people came to your video hoping to convince themselves they shouldn't covet this ITS they've read such great things about, especially if they already dropped money on something else. When you said you still love the car, denying them the confirmation bias they craved, they get mad at you and drop a nasty comment. Silly, isnt it?
@@moonrockschopshop btw thanks for the vid. I own a S2K and want the ITS for a daily sports sedan. I wasn't trying to talk myself out of it by listening to a criticisms video, just going in with both eyes open. Like you, it being simpler and lacking some luxuries is no big deal and certainly not because I can't afford better. This car is special and I don't want to miss the chance to own it new.
@@moonrockschopshop I'm a BMW guy til I got the S2K. Unfortunately BMW slaps M and a B58 on everything now. Just can't get excited for an automatic "M" car that weighs 3500-4500lbs. I felt nothing driving them and they don't even have status anymore, for those who care about that. People slept on the later AP2 S2Ks just like they are sleeping on the DE5 ITS.
@@moonrockschopshop if you love it great bro. We don’t all have to like the same things. That would make life boring. But 50k for a FWD is a bit much. But people are buying it. If it gets discontinued then we know they don’t sell many.
@@AntilleanConfederation Not sure what the driven wheels has anything to do with price point. I’ve owned a 2018 GT350 and now a Type S. 350 is amazing and sounds awesome but is a terrible daily driver. This car is just as fun around town (but lacking noise) and infinitely more livable. GT350 wasn’t $53k new and even if it were, inflation has gone crazy since it released so cost comparisons are unrealistic. Enjoy your ride!
Hey brother, regarding my old comment I actually found a FL5 in south Florida for Msrp it was at crown Honda in Tampa it was so worth the 300 mile drive and I get the color I actually wanted! Anyway bro appreciate the words of wisdom which helped me get my FL5!
Amazing man. I’m super glad to hear it. I hope to see you on the concrete ocean !
The CTR is a great buy at MSRP.
Too bad I didn't found one at that price and had to go with the Integra-S instead.
@@Marbind true both great cars tho
I just go mine for MSRP in Los Angeles. A few dealership started calling me to let me know that they are selling for MSRP
@@didiermejia780 congrats ! I hope the first thing you said was that your only willing for below MSRP 😂
Good video. Just a tip (this may help or not) for your phone charging. I have an FL5 Type R and stopped using the wireless charger. I went to a chord for a number of reasons. 1) charges faster 2) phone doesn't overheat and 3) the sound quality for music on your phone is FAR better. Like your ride man. Congrats on getting one.
Thanks , and yes I realized those things about the phone charger too
100 percent agree on the seats
Need buckets!!!
Nice review.
Thank you sir, stay tuned for more
You can have that piano black center trim wrapped in Alcantara in the after market. Agreed on the seat just make it manual like the Type R. Or if your going to do power seats have it for both and include memory like the Aspec. Everything else just really doesn’t bother me.
Facts to all that. And I’m nitpicking , the car is awesome
Powered driver seat without memory is just crazy dumb.
Keeping the weight difference low compared to the CTR was a high priority when they made this car.
The trunk button in the remote is to unlock the trunk. It will lock the car once you close the trunk. No need to have the key with you when opening the trunk. Im with you on the manual release button.
To disconnect apple car play quick. Just disable wifi on your phone.
For the Apple car play, it doesn’t disconnect once you disable WiFi and Bluetooth
For the sunglass holder cover it with Tesa tape(cloth tape).
I’ll definitely look into it !
Just put your sunglasses in one of those drawstring corded sleeve covers that comes with most cases.
So I think if you were on the Integra Forums, you'd see that a lot of current Type S owners mentioned these gripes and found solutions for most of the issues that you mentioned. I look at it this way: Cars like these are going to be modded and customized to our liking. Sure it would be nice to have those things from the factory, but they (Honda/Acura) had a price point to meet and I'd rather that Honda/Acura made the car than not. EDIT: What happened to the man bun?😀
Absolutely true… and I needed a change, new car new me 😂
Oh I forgot the seats, check this out, I wish I could post a pic, I picked up a set of Coverado seat covers for the front, they look amazing, and oem as they are 100% full coverage seat covers, so you can't tell they are covers, anyway they add a look but more importantly more cushion and the heated seats still work.
I also picked up for long trips a massaging heated seat cushion that you put on over the seat and then plug in, it has a remote, 8 massage settings and 3 levels of heat too, so for 3 hour or longer trips I bust that out, for comfort.
The coverados are great, I love the look, much better than stock in my opinion, plus my seats stay mint, and I get a more comfortable ride.
Seat covers aren’t really my thing but thanks for the suggestion
Most everything you mentioned are legit gripes but the biggest thing for me is no sunroof, that's what I like so all in all I'm happy with my 21 TLX Type S, not that they couldn't have done some things with mine like give 400 hp but I can live with that. Overall I still like the looks of the Integra
Thanks for watching. As far as sunroof goes I don’t care for it because the concept of the car is “track car” so no sunroof makes sense. I like the TLX TYPE S, it was my first choice, that car is more executive tho, I got this for the reason it’s a little more juvenile 😈
@@moonrockschopshop Gotcha! yeah I don't mind sport luxury & I'm not a track guy so mine definitely suits my needs
@@djsthemetereman sometimes when I see a TLX TYPES on the road I still think what could have been 😂
@@moonrockschopshop 👍
Since you asked.
The only thing I miss or wish they had left is memory seats.
I'm good with the rest, you have to remember it was a challenge to keep this car at its weight and the goal was under 50k$, after all it is a civic.
So you start adding all those items and the weight and price go up.
I'm ok with the "quirks" as they are since it was for a good reason.
We don't want the car to cost 60k$
The car has the most amazing front suspension, and drive train and this is what we wanted, an engaging fun to drive manual and that is exactly what the car is, as is.
Also, something I don't hear anyone talk about it is the cruise control, this car can pretty much drive itself on the highway.
It will make substantial turns on corners without assistance, at least until the warning comes up.
I don't suggest you try it, but people have put a water bottle in the steering wheel to keep that sensor from activating and the car just drives and drives, I love that feature.
Super agree on the suspension comment. The thing grips like a AWD
all valid request at that price point, Same issues with the FL5... No usb c. No sunglass holder, no Auto dimming review mirror and side mirrors. No LED lights; inside, Reverse and Back indicators... Nothing felt lined, glove box, center console. no back charging ports. The price is a bit much when this is pretty standard in 2024...
Thanks for the vid!
Some of those things are only an issue with the fl5 the type s has some of that, but yes. And you’re welcome , stay tuned !
australian model has auto dimming rearview and power mirrors....and alacantra steering wheel
@@user-bg7ot7hc3e we got that too
The armrest is small because you bought a manual Honda. That’s an issue. The integra type s seats fit me better than Type R seats. Piano black is terrible. My friends GTi was scratched in less than 24 hours! The visor lights are terrible. Same in my 2015 Accord. Add some felt padding to the sunglass holder. Ventilated seats are needed. The Kia forte has them on the GT2
Your arm rest point isn’t true, the automatic Integra has the same size arm rest as well as the civic. I agree with everything else
To be honest your face looks a lot better with halogen light on it as opposed to LED light on it, so maybe that's a blessing.
Do any body know where’s the dealer sale Type R in MSRP, I’m in Florida. Let’s me know
There are a few I have heard are selling for MSRP. There was a guy in one of the comments mentioned one
I have Acura 2020 tlx with dual clutch 8 speed second hand I have this car 2.4 naturally aspire engine with v tech
That’s a cool car, it’s what originally inspired me to look into the Aspec/TypeS lines
With the mission you went through finding the right price, should’ve also done research on pros and cons before making purchase.
Unfortunately there wasn’t much info on the finer points I mentioned. But I would have bought the car regardless
You left out the lack of a passenger height adjustable seat, for those passengers that are short and want to see over the dashboard.
Didn’t really pick on that
Acura cheaped out on the interior but that manual and power delivery in this car is amazing. It’s all about driving and it has good visibility so easy to daily. Yes one can get. BMW for about the same money but BMW driving experience feels bland and uninspired.
100 percent agree on the driver experience. But there is no performance BMW in the M class that has the same price range. The closest one is the M2 and for that you’ll pay near 72k after all said and done, and it’ll be reliable for maybe the first 5 years.
bro i have a lexus 2018 350 sport and i don’t have folding mirror neither😢
😔
To quickly get out of Apple Carplay or Android Auto for that matter just hit the Home button on the screen right!
Thanks for that , but I meant how to disconnect quickly from the mobile device not just exit the screen
@@moonrockschopshopon your iPhone, pull down the control center from the top right of the screen and turn off WiFi. It will instantly disconnect. Turn it back on before you start the car and it will automatically connect.
Ventilated seats... look into Degreez by Katzkin
Very interesting thanks for the suggestion
Lack of homelink mirror…there is a solution out there now but I’m just saying.. it should of just come with it
Yea this is kinda lame
100% at this price point u shouldn’t be able to find 10 grips this easily
Even tho I know u love the car but damn!!
Honestly not having bucket seats and power folding mirrors are my biggest complaints
Why! It's been awhile
Still love the car
Unpopular opinion, i hate cars without a sunroof, lol 😆
Yea sunroof would have been cool
It’s more of a Jdm integra style without the sunroof and sunroof is added weight
@@moisescastillo6686 ayyy my dog in the schaat
@@moonrockschopshop trying to teach these young bulls sum
You might have already seen this but I saw this mod for replacing the center area with Alcantara: th-cam.com/video/ZlIDaIqeYOg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IbJHAnss9AzL4nQ4
Thanks man, I have seen it. I’m actually working on something custom. Stay tuned for updates on the channel
@@moonrockschopshop nice can't wait. I'm probably a year out from getting my ITS but I'm keeping an eye on mods
@@TheRealOne24 love it bro, keep the goal above your head and don’t let anyone tell you anything. I’ll be beginning to do mods soon maybe a month or 2 out from that so stay tuned
Hear that @honda and @acura. No ventilated seats is a joke on a 50K car based on a civic.
Def sucks, but the car makes up for it in other areas
@@moonrockschopshop No doubt a great car, but taint coolers (and AWD) would make it almost impossible to turn down.
@@lens1016 AWD would be a dream. But check out others in the market, to me, it’s still more fun of a car than a lot of others on the market
U forget about sunroof and 360 camera
Na didn’t forget, just doesn’t bother me
@@moonrockschopshop ok wht about remote start
@@delhiwala9875 well that’s because it’s a manual, not too sure of any manuals with remote start
@@moonrockschopshop we are in 2024 i think its not really hard for brands to add remote start in manual
@@delhiwala9875 true but I don’t think it works like that, a lot of regulations go into these features before a car is released… I would be interested to see if there is anything on the market that has that feature
Bro you're better off getting an actual luxury sedan.
Says u… I love the type s, wouldn’t trade it for anything in class
@@moonrockschopshop for the price? I went ahead and bought a m340 with 8k miles on it. 🤷🏼♂️
@@bradholmes4 maybe that works for you but I could never buy a faux performance model of an actual performance car
This is a 3200lb car. Its foundation is a lightweight manual-only hatch. If you're cross shopping this with an entry lux, you're not the target audience lol
@@WhatisaLee I’m not really sure what all that means
Most of the gripes on this car are made because you paid 50k+ for a Honda civic type R in a tux lol. It’s a great car though but you gotta lower your expectations.
Yea somewhat true, I think it’s a completely different vibe than the type R. And yes I’m really just nitpicking things, I love the car and still believe it’s the best value in the market for a performance driver centric style of car.
@@moonrockschopshop yeah it is a different vibe I honestly like the ITS more than the FL5 but if I found a great deal on one I wouldn’t mind that either. It’s just crazy how expensive cars have gotten. It’s crazy to think that the civics and integras reaching 50k and up lol
@@Jdmrsxe2 agreed with all that. Once you get it you’ll feel the money is worth it. It puts performance in all the right places for great driver car, other cars in the class don’t come close to
The comments show that people came to your video hoping to convince themselves they shouldn't covet this ITS they've read such great things about, especially if they already dropped money on something else. When you said you still love the car, denying them the confirmation bias they craved, they get mad at you and drop a nasty comment. Silly, isnt it?
It’s cool happens all the time 😂
@@moonrockschopshop btw thanks for the vid. I own a S2K and want the ITS for a daily sports sedan. I wasn't trying to talk myself out of it by listening to a criticisms video, just going in with both eyes open. Like you, it being simpler and lacking some luxuries is no big deal and certainly not because I can't afford better. This car is special and I don't want to miss the chance to own it new.
@@6mtzhp55 if you’re a Honda guy you will appreciate the car a lot
@@moonrockschopshop I'm a BMW guy til I got the S2K. Unfortunately BMW slaps M and a B58 on everything now. Just can't get excited for an automatic "M" car that weighs 3500-4500lbs. I felt nothing driving them and they don't even have status anymore, for those who care about that. People slept on the later AP2 S2Ks just like they are sleeping on the DE5 ITS.
@@6mtzhp55 yea man, BMW Ms are cool on paper but they def lack character
I feel like you can get so many other cars imo. It be a good 35-40k car.
Not at the same price and not the same quality or longevity. Trust me I’ve looked
@@moonrockschopshop I’m not sure for that money I’d get a GSF/is500.
@@Chingysfakechain good luck trying to find an isF500 at 60k OTD
@@moonrockschopshop I’m not sure where you’re located but there’s 3 for sale under 57k in my area.
It's a base civic with an Acura badge. Just like all of acura. Honda had lost it's way
Most nonsensical comment award goes to you. Congrats
So it’s a Civic LX in an Acura body? All 158 hp and CVT transmission and all, huh? You’re so smart little buddy
@@SIIKAP1 yea I didn’t understand that comment either 😂
1. It’s FWD
2. It’s not AWD
3. It’s not RWD
4. Cost way too much for what you get.
Says the guy it cost too much for 😂
@@moonrockschopshop nah fam. I had a GT350. If I’m gonna spend 50k+ it better be a v8 and not fwd.
@@AntilleanConfederation hey man , that’s your decision to make, this car still better in the long run
@@moonrockschopshop if you love it great bro. We don’t all have to like the same things. That would make life boring. But 50k for a FWD is a bit much. But people are buying it. If it gets discontinued then we know they don’t sell many.
@@AntilleanConfederation Not sure what the driven wheels has anything to do with price point. I’ve owned a 2018 GT350 and now a Type S. 350 is amazing and sounds awesome but is a terrible daily driver. This car is just as fun around town (but lacking noise) and infinitely more livable. GT350 wasn’t $53k new and even if it were, inflation has gone crazy since it released so cost comparisons are unrealistic. Enjoy your ride!
That's an Acura Integra ? That's an ugly looking car. Dude I have a 1991 Acura Integra gsr and it's ten times better than that😂😂
Oooooook more power to you I guess ….