well im going to go look at some integra type r 5 lug suspension tommorrow. the guy selling it said that it is off a wreck itr but im having suspicion. i asked him for the vin number of the car and he said that it doesnt have the vin number on it. that is were i gre my suspicion

so my question is, where is the vin number located on the 5 lug. He said it is complete for me to make my car into a 5 lug. he said it comes with everything including the rims. His price is 1600 so i gotta be paraniod, and i dont want any stolen **** so it would be kind if someone could help me and show me where the vin number is located on the 5 lug conversion, pictures would help too, thank you

 

If he can't produce a VIN, tell him to "**** off" & call the police.

 

there is no vin # on 5 lug conversions. Vin # are only on the car's chassis and body parts like fenders, doors.. etc, but not suspension parts. One thing though, if it is stolen, its not traceable at all, (if you were scared that it might be confiscated by the police in the future) but if you really have to know in your mind that it is not stolen b4 buying it, there is really no way of telling at all, but just have to take the guy's words.


[Modified by mingchi96, 9:05 AM 6/15/2002]

 

I just wonder how likely it is for a car to be in a wreck yet have all four wheels and most of the suspension components completely undamaged.

Sure, it is possible depending on the kind of accident, but it does set off my BS detector...

 

yeah thats the mentality we all should have .. there are plenty of other ways of telling.

for instance asking the guy where it came from, how he got it...whats the vin...etc. if he doesnt even know the obvious questions is obviously stolen


[Modified by 00-0187, 5:26 AM 6/15/2002]

 

Well, I do have a 5-lug conversion (on top of my R's) that I have purchased through a reputable shop in S. FL (JBR). You might remember seeing a post a while back for sale and the set has all 4 corners un-damaged. He gave me the vin # and all... so it is possible to get legit 5-lug conversions.

Remember, for a car to be totalled, all you have to have is the rear bumper pushed far enough to pronounce it "totalled."

<u>HOWEVER,</u> I would be very suspicious if all they say is.. "umm, what's a VIN #... it doesn't have any."


[Modified by Cosworth, 8:02 AM 6/15/2002]

 

ya, i decided not to get it, hes to suspiciously looking and i dont really know if he is legit or not, but i rather just wait until i can get one that i can garentee that it is legit even though it might cost a little bit more

 

Your attitude rocks!

 

Damn thats a good dude..

 

 

Thank You!

 

Hopefully someone names left out will notify the local police tomorrow...

 

Even if you notify the police, what are they going to do about it? Not being a dick or anything, but there is unfortunately no possible way to trace suspension. The only way that this guy could be caught with stolen property is if he had the motor and/or body parts lying around.

All they could do is question him, and they probably wouldn't because they will be to busy with other cases. Unfortunately thats all that would happen. Now if you knew it was stolen, then you could probably build a case against him.