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The seat profile is also important. If I remember correctly, the OE wheel and nuts are a ball seat. I think the most common fitting for spare wheels is a conical seat, but I'm not familiar with this one.

I have friends who are comfortable with their cell phone and AAA card. If the fix-a-flat stuff doesn't work, or they don't want to use it, just get a flatbed home or to the dealer. And most of the time that works. I have an aversion to using the sealant, since there are many punctures on which...

Yep, you're right, the cross-section width should be the same, and it did not allow a flush floor fitting in my car. And I didn't realize this was going to be a rear-only fitment. If you're committed to do it that way, then I wish you good luck, but I'll also urge caution. I may be one of the...

The EZ Spare I have is 125/80-18, and it did not fit flush under the storage floor. Your tire, at a 70 series will be a bit wider, and the limiting factor for the floor fit is the cross-section diameter of the tire, not the wheel width. So, I'm doubtful it will work, if a flush fit is a...

I don't believe you will find a spare that clears the front brakes, and that will fit under the rear floor. Many folks think that a rear-only spare is okay, and that switching front/rear wheels isn't a big deal. Those are folks who have never done it under compromising conditions. It's a hassle...

Agree. I would not accept that for long term use, but it suggests that you aren't going to damage the differential if you have to use a spare of slightly different OD for emergency short term use. I believe that clutch type LSD designs are less tolerant of OD variance than is the helical type.

If the OD is the same, or very close, that's all that matters with the LSD issue. I believe the industry standard for OD tire difference with a helical type LSD is 10-12mm.

I assume this means that the wheel does not clear the front brakes. I don't mean to be a spoiler, but if you ever have to switch front/rear wheels when dealing with a flat front tire, and the car is anywhere other than a solid flat surface with no traffic, you may decide that this isn't an...

I have the Modern Spare kit for a BMW, and I have an EZ Spare kit that I bought when I had the ITS. They both seem to be good quality.

Just a thought on the ITS compact spare issue. I believe the only spare you might find that will fit totally below the trunk floor will be one that does not clear the front brakes. This is a personal decision, and none of my business, but from experience, I urge caution before taking this path...

No. I secured it with straps.

T 125/80-18. It's the correct OD.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind.

Brand new compact spare kit for Integra Type S. I mounted it only one time to confirm proper fit. Comes with compact jack with saddle to fit the weld seam. Also includes lug nuts with correct seat for wheel. It is a well designed package. Cost was $430, will sell for $250 plus shipping.

OE shifter?

Most times that I have touched up small scratches, the fix was more noticeable than the damage. I would either buff and polish it as is, or pay a pro to fix it.

First, a disclosure. My first experience at sports car mods was with a 1974 Datsun 260Z that I bought new for $5,500. So yes, I'm old, 76 at last count. After installing a 3X 2 barrel side draft Solex intake, headers, cam and valve job, the power was substantial, and totally screwed up the...

Almost every street tire that I had on track was best at +/- 38 psi. I have no track experience with front drivers, and I expect the front weight bias might need something different. As you have done, just experiment. If it's a hot day, you might want to bleed off some pressure first thing.

Consider this regarding tires. The Civic R comes with Sport Cup 2 tires, which all the car rags say makes such a huge difference compared to the PS 4s on the ITS. The difference is about 5 seconds on the 4 mile VIR Grand course. Is that a meaningful difference? In a competitive environment yes...

Twice a year? Fill it with gas, use good brake fluid and drive to the track. The car's limits are pretty high. If you fully utilize the stock car you will be driving well.