swizz977

im about to buy this car but i wana know if this rad support is oem or not.. it doesnt have the little sticker on it so im just wondering if anyone can tell if its been replaced

chewyv

Don't got that a/c sticker on there. Looks sketchy bro. Most after market radiator supports fit very well so it's hard to tell. I would just ask the buyer about it or do a carfax.

ehrkeith

Even if it was replaced, whats it matter as long as it all fit right together.

I would use that point to talk the seller down though, just tell them you know this has been replaced at one point. But IMO I think it has, those damn honda stickers dont come off and dont take paint over them well. Also unless the guy has a tucked bay or something I dont know why he would pull the OEM one off. But I have a aftermarket one on my es2 and you can't tell me one difference between stock.

ej1ryder

Looks replaced. Cant be sure altho the stickers are a beezy to remove and will leave residue or take paint lol.

swizz977

well the seller said its all origional but i did a carfax and it has been in 1 accident on the previous owner and he doesnt have there info anymore.. the carfax really doesnt tell anything about the accident and this is a deal breaker for me

Former User

So move on and find the car you really want.

94EG8

Look at the spot welds, it's usually pretty easy to tell from that.

Also, if you can't tell if it's been replaced and you're looking then it really doesn't matter. It's when it's obviously replaced and stuff doesn't line up that it's a problem.

swizz977

what spot welds??

94EG8

The ones where the core support is welded to the rest of the car.

swizz977

where is it exactly ill ask him to send a pic of it because i cant go look at the car in person oh and what exactly am i looking for

MRGRIM

iTrader: (1)

that looks very much like prefacelift rad support on a facelift
headlights are jammed up to tight and there are holes that shouldnt be there on a facelift

swizz977

i dont think so the cars totally bone stock and its a 2000

MRGRIM

iTrader: (1)

as i said it looks like a rad support from 96-98 prefacelift
not what should be on a 99-00

panel shops just order any rad suport they dont always order the right one
as they dont relise there is a diffrent one for 96-98 and 99-00

Former User

Do you plan to purchase a car that you can't look at in person? That's extremely risky.

swizz977

where exactly are the weld marks do you have a picture??

Former User

And what's the point of the question if you are not going to see the car??

PM sent.

swizz977

im planning on buying the car and getting it shipped here.. but i need to know if this rad support is original.. i just looked on my eg.. i can see where the bumper fender and rad support meet in the bay but not underneath becuase theres all the fender lining and plastic..

Former User

You'll never be sure that the radiator support is stock until you see the car in person, although some members have already told you that the support is aftermarket. You seem to have ignored those comments. Bottom line -- If you are unhappy with the risk, then just don't buy the car.

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