[chotaku]

Just saw this today in one of the Facebook groups. With the rear seats folded down (and removing a wheel) the Integra's trunk can fit a 29" mountain bike.

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Number one main reason why I want this or the civic hb as my next daily (but probably closer to the Integra since it has the SI drive train).
I hate using my roof rack on my car.. ruins the look of the car and constantly breaking my back lifting it up and down every weekend at the trials.

 

[Gedk]

Number one main reason why I want this or the civic hb as my next daily (but probably closer to the Integra since it has the SI drive train).
I hate using my roof rack on my car.. ruins the look of the car and constantly breaking my back lifting it up and down every weekend at the trials.

Test drove an Integra today to replace my 2009 A3 wagon with roof racks. Very impressed in every way. I too find my racks loud and annoying. Time for something new. Amazed at the space with the seats down. Definitely perfect for cycling, commuting and fun. Put a deposit down and hope I get mine before late Fall.

 

[chotaku]

Test drove an Integra today to replace my 2009 A3 wagon with roof racks. Very impressed in every way. I too find my racks loud and annoying. Time for something new. Amazed at the space with the seats down. Definitely perfect for cycling, commuting and fun. Put a deposit down and hope I get mine before late Fall.

The roof rack was cool for a while and made things easier in a sense that I didnt have to remove the front wheel.
But at the same time it was a pain to worry about drive thru clearance (if any), loss of mpg, and leaving the bike unattended while its parked outside..
Currently have a '13 WRX sedan. As much as I always liked the look of the sedan body, I regret it now and should've gotten the hatchback back then.

 

[bruejam]

I'm going to be ordering one of these soon:

Hiplok Ride Shield - Hiplok

RIDE SHIELD is a bike and car protector, for use when transporting your bike inside your car, keeping your bike protected in transit.

hiplok.com

I'll update with pics once I get it.

 

[Xcfool]

That Hiplock is pretty cool. If I'm not able to get a hitch installed this fall I may go that route. In the meantime I just picked up 2 furniture blankets from Harbour Freight. One to cover the trunk/setbacks the other will cover the bike to keep dirt from blowing off it.

 

[JimmyM01]

I'm going to be ordering one of these soon:

Hiplok Ride Shield - Hiplok

RIDE SHIELD is a bike and car protector, for use when transporting your bike inside your car, keeping your bike protected in transit.

hiplok.com

I'll update with pics once I get it.

I see that taxis and airport limos have something similar. Good call on getting one.
What Integra spec did you get?

 

[bruejam]

I see that taxis and airport limos have something similar. Good call on getting one.
What Integra spec did you get?

Apex Blue ASpec Tech 6MT. Just took delivery last week. Digging the white interior so far but shuddered at the thought of tossing my bike in the back, even though the majority of the surfaces it would touch are black. I've got a big Saris hitch rack for our MDX, but when it's just me going out for a lunch ride or something it's not worth the effort to use. This thing seems like it would fit my needs.

 

[Daltonn]

When fitting your bike into a car, make sure that the chain, brakes, and derailleurs are also facing up. These bike components are prone to damage, and securing their position is very important. Ensure that the chain will not spill grease and that the derailleurs are not bent to prevent them from breaking.

 

[A-Spec]

When fitting your bike into a car, make sure that the chain, brakes, and derailleurs are also facing up. These bike components are prone to damage, and securing their position is very important. Ensure that the chain will not spill grease and that the derailleurs are not bent to prevent them from breaking.

Good point @Daltonn, welcome to the forum! A good way to keep your trunk clean and prevent damage is to use a liner or get something like moving blankets. Have you placed an order for an Integra?

 

[A-Spec]

Test drove an Integra today to replace my 2009 A3 wagon with roof racks. Very impressed in every way. I too find my racks loud and annoying. Time for something new. Amazed at the space with the seats down. Definitely perfect for cycling, commuting and fun. Put a deposit down and hope I get mine before late Fall.

Welcome @Gedk! Aside from the space what else stood out to you about the Integra?

 

[A-Spec]

Number one main reason why I want this or the civic hb as my next daily (but probably closer to the Integra since it has the SI drive train).
I hate using my roof rack on my car.. ruins the look of the car and constantly breaking my back lifting it up and down every weekend at the trials.

The roof rack was cool for a while and made things easier in a sense that I didnt have to remove the front wheel.
But at the same time it was a pain to worry about drive thru clearance (if any), loss of mpg, and leaving the bike unattended while its parked outside..
Currently have a '13 WRX sedan. As much as I always liked the look of the sedan body, I regret it now and should've gotten the hatchback back then.

Welcome @chotaku! Roof racks can definitely be burdensome depending on the car. Have you had a chance to test drive the Integra or Civic hatchback?

 

[chotaku]

Welcome @chotaku! Roof racks can definitely be burdensome depending on the car. Have you had a chance to test drive the Integra or Civic hatchback?

No. But I have driven around my buddies 10th gen Civic SI, and I really liked the peppiness of that engine. And since the previous gen Civic Si drivetrain is almost the same as this new Integra/11th gen, I feel like I dont need to test drive one.
I'm just purely wanting this new car for its hatchback space, fuel economy, and 6 speed manual. Pretty much the Acura's main target millennial market for this car. haha.

 

[JimmyM01]

No. But I have driven around my buddies 10th gen Civic SI, and I really liked the peppiness of that engine. And since the previous gen Civic Si drivetrain is almost the same as this new Integra/11th gen, I feel like I dont need to test drive one.
I'm just purely wanting this new car for its hatchback space, fuel economy, and 6 speed manual. Pretty much the Acura's main target millennial market for this car. haha.

Did you consider any other vehicles before deciding to go with the new Integra? I know some people are even considering Mazda since they are a somewhat update automaker these days, or at least a tad higher than Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Subaru, etc.

 

[chotaku]

Did you consider any other vehicles before deciding to go with the new Integra? I know some people are even considering Mazda since they are a somewhat update automaker these days, or at least a tad higher than Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Subaru, etc.

Yea. Pretty much the hatchback segment in this class (minus whatever German/American/Korean offering)
The main three I was looking at:
Toyota Corolla HB, Mazda 3 HB, Civic HB.

Corolla and Mazda3 HB reasons for me:
Pros: Reliable, good mpg, has 6 speed manual options (must have for me)
Cons: Smaller hatchback (idk if my large enduro bike will fit back there w/ front wheel off). <- This is the main reason for me, along with some other cons I can state, but hatchback volume is the priority.

I dont know what Nissan is offering these days, nor do I care since it seems like all their cars have been a bit bland lately (also I'm not a Nissan guy. lol)
And for Subaru, as a current owner myself, I'm pretty much over the flat engine layout.. PITA to work on, gets worse mpg vs the inline engine competition (granted its awd. but still), and I havent been liking the new body styling lately.

So it just boiled down to the Civic HB and now this new Integra since theres photo proof of a 29" mountain bike fitting in the back.

I still prefer the styling of the new Civic HB over this new Integra, but its so difficult to find a white 6 speed sport touring model right now. And if I do, theres still a mark up on them..

With this new Integra, not only does it have similar HB space I need, but it also has the SI drivetrain I would have wanted if I did end up getting the Civic HB, ie. 20+hp, LSD, bigger brakes. So I think its worth that $6~7k increase over the Civic Sport Touring to get sportier SI drivetrain/performance as well as other interior amenities.

 

[Integra23]

Yea. Pretty much the hatchback segment in this class (minus whatever German/American/Korean offering)
The main three I was looking at:
Toyota Corolla HB, Mazda 3 HB, Civic HB.

Corolla and Mazda3 HB reasons for me:
Pros: Reliable, good mpg, has 6 speed manual options (must have for me)
Cons: Smaller hatchback (idk if my large enduro bike will fit back there w/ front wheel off). <- This is the main reason for me, along with some other cons I can state, but hatchback volume is the priority.

I dont know what Nissan is offering these days, nor do I care since it seems like all their cars have been a bit bland lately (also I'm not a Nissan guy. lol)
And for Subaru, as a current owner myself, I'm pretty much over the flat engine layout.. PITA to work on, gets worse mpg vs the inline engine competition (granted its awd. but still), and I havent been liking the new body styling lately.

So it just boiled down to the Civic HB and now this new Integra since theres photo proof of a 29" mountain bike fitting in the back.

I still prefer the styling of the new Civic HB over this new Integra, but its so difficult to find a white 6 speed sport touring model right now. And if I do, theres still a mark up on them..

With this new Integra, not only does it have similar HB space I need, but it also has the SI drivetrain I would have wanted if I did end up getting the Civic HB, ie. 20+hp, LSD, bigger brakes. So I think its worth that $6~7k increase over the Civic Sport Touring to get sportier SI drivetrain/performance as well as other interior amenities.

I was looking for a white civic HBST but dealers were asking crazy ADM for the 6spd. This pushed me to the Teggy no regrets here. The sound system, features, transmission, and factory tune are all better. Also if you look at the axion YouTube channel they built up a Civic HB. Had to pull axels and transmission components from an SI. Just get the Teggy

 

[Slowcarfast]

I received my mat and seat back protectors this week so I took it mountain biking today. I found it a little easier to load the bike rear end first (this is a medium size 29er from 2011 if anyone’s curious).
The cargo pocket is a good place for my helmet.

I was happy to not have to remove the cargo cover. My last couple of wagons had a rolling cover that had to be removed.

 

[Xcfool]

May I suggest a blanket or two to keep dirt and dust from working it's way into everything including the headliner.

 

[Slowcarfast]

May I suggest a blanket or two to keep dirt and dust from working it's way into everything including the headliner.

Yeah I was too eager to go out with my spare couple of hours. I need to find which old blankets I can use.

 

[miogra]

I don't think it's ideal to transport your bike in the integral trunk In my opinion, you need to use a bike rack to transport your mountain bike According to certain criteria, you choose a good bike rack as below The number of bikes you want to transport. This is important because you don't want to load a bike on a rack that can't handle the "pressure", the type of bike you ride, your budget, and safety. Not all rear mounts work with all bikes, so be careful when shopping For example, if your bike has disc brakes, you should make sure you choose a model specifically designed to work with disc brakes Most brackets have a mounting bracket that attaches to the bracket or a solder wire eyelet near the bottom of the back of your frame.