lookin to buy 98 type r, auction ends tomorrow, what things can I look for when picking up vehicle to ensure authenticity? It looks legit with some nice jdm goodies but what to look for?? here is some pics, let me know what you think
http://b20vtec.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22573

 

VIN number

 

looks legit. how much?

 

I would have a compression test done on it before buying.

It has extended front wheel studs on the front of the car only, meaning it was drag raced. The modifications to the car are very light, which does not seem to indicate someone who would use slicks at the drag strip.

I would worry that the car may have been turboed in the past.

I'm not trying to make any accusations, I'm just giving my opinion of what I would do.

 

thanks for the info. now lets see if we can catch a liar in the act!!

 

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And im not a tranny person, but does a "JDM 4.8 final drive" even exist?</TD></TR></TABLE>

JDM 4.785 yes, but not a 4.8 to my knowledge....not even aftermarket!

 

Was it wrecked?

 

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Maybe he's rounding?

 

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That was my thought.

Looks to be real just check the vin and make sure everything on it seems to be working properly

 

Understanding your vehicles serial (VIN) number

1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
Japan(J) (All Integras are made in Japan)

2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer.
Honda(H) (Acura is not a manufacturer).

3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.
Type-R is(4)

4th to 8th characters- Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
DC231 (DC2 is a 2 door Integra, 31 is a Type-R)

9th character- Identifies VIN accuracy as check digit.

10th character- Identifies the model year.
For example:1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y), 2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)

11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.
Suzuka Japan (S)

12th to 17th characters- Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production
as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line. &lt;- would this last four digit make the serialnumber for the car then?

 

how much is he asking for this car? Like Reid stated he is using extended front wheel studs, which may lead to question the life left on the motor. Its possible that other mods where taken away before they decided to sell.

Also the hood does not appear to be sitting right?

 

it looks to me as if the valve cover has been off.....

1. the ground wire is not in the right place
2. whats with the wire on the opposite end of the valve cover?



found on the 2nd page of the thread


10-10-2005, 10:18 AM #17
typerdee
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The car was turboed. It was never stolen, its been in my garage for the last 4 years....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would have a compression test done on it before buying.

It has extended front wheel studs on the front of the car only, meaning it was drag raced. The modifications to the car are very light, which does not seem to indicate someone who would use slicks at the drag strip.

I would worry that the car may have been turboed in the past.

I'm not trying to make any accusations, I'm just giving my opinion of what I would do. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cmdr430 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Join Date: Sep 2004
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The car was turboed. It was never stolen, its been in my garage for the last 4 years.... [/I]</TD></TR></TABLE>

Spot on.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cmdr430 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The car was turboed. It was never stolen, its been in my garage for the last 4 years....</TD></TR></TABLE>

Something I've noticed over the years:

The cars that have nicely executed turbo kits and are tuned nicely are sold with their turbo kits, as prospective buyers will not doubt the quality of the parts, work or tuning.

The cars that had turbo kits that were simply bolted on and run for a long time, are always sold without the turbo kit.

For me personally, I'd rather buy something like the ITR migs just picked up from yellowblur (ITR with custom turbo kit and tuned) than a car that was previously turboed and now N/A. My $0.02.

 

Agree with Reid, be prepared to travel if you want a purely mint Type R.

I know I did, and several others have. Stay away from that one.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITR#132 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">VIN number</TD></TR></TABLE>spell it out, Vehicle Identification Number Number

 

The car looks good but like some of the fellas said, just be very careful and ask question. (good luck with your purchase )

or you can buy mine

 

I would take Raul's over that box any day!

 

As someone already mentioned, the car was previously turboed. The owner lives near a couple of my friends. From what I hear he wasn't running much boost when it was actually turboed (almost a year ago I think). The thing like never leaves the garage. I think I've seen it on the road at most twice.

 

looks pretty authentic

 

I would be weary of it only because it's been for sale for a REALLY long time. I sold my JDM-fronted ITR in the same area in about a week, I got top dollar too.

 

yeah im from the same town as him on long island ive een it for sale for a long time and ive never seen it in person. the car mustve never been driven cuz ive seen integras llll the time.....never one like this....i saw it on ebay from my town and i was like damnnn i didnt think anyone had an r like that in massapequa.

 

my gsr has extended studs in the front that i put on and i have never had slicks or anything on it. so you cant always assume just because of the studs the car was dogged.