First Look at 2023 Integra A-spec by Raiti’s Rides

[RRP RSX-S]

Outback’s a midsize so it needs one.
And I don’t know why but subaru’s been pretty generous about that particular feature. WRX is the only sport compact with struts that I can think of.
I think anything premium should come with hood struts and that includes Integra.

I think if they market the car as sporty/performance they should include flat bottom steering. I think at least for Type S it should be included.

Flat bottom wheels are gimmicky. The integra doesn’t have a tight little drivers box and a wheel that doesn’t move. Y’all realize that why they started right? To have leg room on a tight super car who’s wheel doesn’t move up or down.

The hood struts, I added them to my mustang as well. It’s cool to have and convenient. But the integra hood is aluminum. So I don’t think it’s necessary being so light. But if you want them plenty of companies make them for around $100.

 

[Hondabob]

Flat bottom wheels are gimmicky. The integra doesn’t have a tight little drivers box and a wheel that doesn’t move. Y’all realize that why they started right? To have leg room on a tight super car who’s wheel doesn’t move up or down.

I was hoping for the flat bottomed steering wheel mainly because it would have probably resembled the TLX a spec wheel in material and design, which was the most comfortable steering wheel I’ve ever tried tbh lol

 

[Greyscale]

Count me in the camp that finds flat bottom wheels as gimmicky. How do they help performance? They don't. In a tiny race car they may allow room for legs. Tesla took it way to far with that stupid yoke.

 

[IntegraAgain]

I was hoping for the flat bottomed steering wheel mainly because it would have probably resembled the TLX a spec wheel in material and design, which was the most comfortable steering wheel I’ve ever tried tbh lol

I'll look forward to a time in the future where (tasteful) mods like a TLX A Spec steering wheel swap, hood strut install, and de-badging tutorials will be part of the new 5th Gen Integra owner enthusiast community. This was one of my favorite aspects of the 2nd Gen Integra community.

 

[KoukiVAB]

The hood struts, I added them to my mustang as well. It’s cool to have and convenient. But the integra hood is aluminum. So I don’t think it’s necessary being so light. But if you want them plenty of companies make them for around $100.

I just don't think holding the hood while reaching for the prop is a luxury experience. Single gas strut would've been enough.
Tbh I personally don't mind a hood prop, but I think it's another example that shows Acura's not 100% sure what this vehicle is.

 

[KoukiVAB]

Count me in the camp that finds flat bottom wheels as gimmicky. How do they help performance? They don't. In a tiny race car they may allow room for legs. Tesla took it way to far with that stupid yoke.

Flat bottom wheels are gimmicky. The integra doesn’t have a tight little drivers box and a wheel that doesn’t move. Y’all realize that why they started right? To have leg room on a tight super car who’s wheel doesn’t move up or down.

I think flat bottom wheels look cool, but I agree they are not really functional.
BMW is one of the brands that don't use flat bottom wheels. In fact, I heard one of the very first things Albert Biermann did at Hyundai was getting rid of the flat bottom wheels. They were putting them on Ioniqs lol that must have triggered him.

 

[RRP RSX-S]

Count me in the camp that finds flat bottom wheels as gimmicky. How do they help performance? They don't. In a tiny race car they may allow room for legs. Tesla took it way to far with that stupid yoke.

Exactly. Has anyone wishing for one ever used a flat bottom? Making turns and grabbing the flat part during rotation, or a corner, feels weird af. Not to mention when you let the wheel unwind after a turn.