Speaking of which, the complete chassis setup is also a prototype, as you can probably tell by the Succeed Sports separate-tank struts. If the guys over at Succeed Sports could speak English, we could tell you what's going on with the parts, but since they don't enjoy watching celebrities bathe in elephant dung on reality TV shows while ignoring minor events like the start of World War III, the common ground just doesn't exist. We did catch something from the Tanabe guys, however, who tell us that they are "testing the original parts one-by-one at the circuit with the aim of getting exact data and driving impressions for each change directly from the race driver." Sounds a lot less intense than snacking on glass shards while suspended over a vat of raw sewage, but who are we to judge? Regardless, the suspension setup shakes hands with the pavement, and like an endlessly long awkward moment with the guy sitting next to you on the plane, doesn't let go. That's right-it ain't no drifter. Those Buddy Club P1 Racing wheels aren't going anywhere the steering wheel doesn't tell them to. Additionally, for maximum control, the owners bypassed the ABS to make sure that it doesn't act up during a tight turn. But if you can't drive without it, you don't deserve to be racing in Shiga.
Inside, Succeed Sports looted the entire stock setup, integrating only a pair of Sparco Corsa seats and Takata harnesses, a Sparco steering wheel, and a digital boost gauge. Much like the original Succeed Sports racing pedals, the rest of the pieces are under development, and will likely remain minimal to keep the pounds down.
Overall, both Tanabe and Succeed Sports aspire to destroy old speed records with this Integra Type R, especially in the naturally aspirated class. No plans for nitrous, rocket fuel tanks, or forced induction are in the works for the engine-just pure, unadulterated Shiga air, high-octane fuel, and nudity. Yes, nudity. How else would you reduce the driver's weight? Dieting? Psssh. Dieting is not for magazine editors. But fat as we are, we know potential when we see it, and this Integra will definitely be knocking soft drinks over and laughing at the chubby folks when it's finished.
Fast Facts
Owner Succeed Sports
Ride '01 Honda Integra Type R
Hometown Shiga, Japan
Daily Grind Original JDM parts manufacturer
Under The Hood Toda Racing complete engine setup (minus stock intake manifold, fuel rail, throttle body, ignition, and spark plug wires), Mugen valvesprings, ECU, clutch, and headers; ARC intake and racing radiator, Tanabe catalytic converter and Super Medallion Racing exhaust system, Succeed Sports original chamber-type piping and oil pan, ATS limited-slip differential, NGK spark plugs
Stiff Stuff Tanabe Sustec Pro 210 coilovers and prototype antiroll stabilizer bars, Succeed Sports original struts, tower bar (front and rear strut braces), rear tension bar, and rear cross bar; Mugen bushings
Rollers Buddy Club 17-inch P1 Racing wheels
Stoppers Succeed Sports master cylinder stoppers, Crucks brake lines, PFC brake pads
Outside Ings body kit, Voltex GT 3D-Type wing
Inside Sparco steering wheel and Corsa seats, Takata harnesses, digital boost gauge, Succeed Sports original pedals