Where were the EFs manufactured?
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Where were the EFs manufactured?
The reason I ask is because my friend's Si says "made in Canada" and mine says "made in Japan". Were any EF's made in USA? Is there any difference between the ones manufactured in Japan or some other place?
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Check the vins:
1990 - 1998
1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = Mexico
J = Japan
K = Korea
V = France
1983 - 1989
1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = Mexico
J = Japan
K = Korea
V = France
taken from http://members.lycos.nl/hendrik/honda/vin.htm
example
my vin starts: JHMED9
J=Japan
H=Honda
M=Passenger Car, Built in Japan (would be G if in USA/Canada, L if Multi purpose passenger vehicle)
ED9=Crx, 1.6l
So that tells you how to find where the car was made and some more info to boot
1990 - 1998
1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = Mexico
J = Japan
K = Korea
V = France
1983 - 1989
1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = Mexico
J = Japan
K = Korea
V = France
taken from http://members.lycos.nl/hendrik/honda/vin.htm
example
my vin starts: JHMED9
J=Japan
H=Honda
M=Passenger Car, Built in Japan (would be G if in USA/Canada, L if Multi purpose passenger vehicle)
ED9=Crx, 1.6l
So that tells you how to find where the car was made and some more info to boot
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (dan4g63)
If your VIN starts with a "J" then your car was manufactured in Japan. If your VIN starts with a "2" then your car was manufactured in Canada. All CRXes were manufactured in Japan. The majority of Civic hatchbacks were manufactured in Canada, but some were manufactured in Japan.
If you are driving a USDM '88-91 Civic, then you do NOT have an "EF." EF8 is the chassis code for an '89-91 JDM/UKDM RHD CRX SiR with a B16A engine; if you don't drive one of these then you do not have an EF8.
Your VIN will show plainly in the 4th and 5th characters that you have an "ED."
ED6 - Civic hatchback 1.5L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
ED7 - Civic hatchback 1.6L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
ED8 - CRX 1.5L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
ED9 - CRX 1.6L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
If you are driving a USDM '88-91 Civic, then you do NOT have an "EF." EF8 is the chassis code for an '89-91 JDM/UKDM RHD CRX SiR with a B16A engine; if you don't drive one of these then you do not have an EF8.
Your VIN will show plainly in the 4th and 5th characters that you have an "ED."ED6 - Civic hatchback 1.5L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
ED7 - Civic hatchback 1.6L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
ED8 - CRX 1.5L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
ED9 - CRX 1.6L, USDM/CDM/EDM LHD
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Re: (kid-honda)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civickiller »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok but then how come my vin# doesnt say ef8 ? mine says 2HGED6</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL becuase an EF is the jspec name for crx's our usdm name is ED.....just like EG's in japan are EH's here everyone is just so in love with jdm we call our cars japan's jspec terms for example my s/n...lol.
LOL becuase an EF is the jspec name for crx's our usdm name is ED.....just like EG's in japan are EH's here everyone is just so in love with jdm we call our cars japan's jspec terms for example my s/n...lol.
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">EF8 is the chassis code for an '89-91 JDM/UKDM RHD CRX SiR with a B16A engine; </TD></TR></TABLE>
UK and the rest of europe had it as EE8 not EF8 and they were called the VT not SiR...
Modified by crxgator at 12:56 PM 3/28/2004
UK and the rest of europe had it as EE8 not EF8 and they were called the VT not SiR...
Modified by crxgator at 12:56 PM 3/28/2004
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ok well the 89 si hatch I picked up last night was made in japan and its got blue vin numbers. Even the fuse box and other small stuff has japanese writing on it. Does this make the car worth more?
Im sorry im trying to figure out this "JDM" stuff.
Thanks.
Im sorry im trying to figure out this "JDM" stuff.
Thanks.
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (crxgator)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxgator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
UK and the rest of europe had it as EE8 not EF8 and they were called the VT not SiR... </TD></TR></TABLE>
UKDM cars were EF8, RHD, and called SiR - just like the JDM cars.
EDM cars were EE8, LHD, and called 1.6i-VT.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dan4g63 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does this make the car worth more?</TD></TR></TABLE>
<FONT SIZE="+3">NO.</FONT>
"JDM" means "Japanese Domestic Market" - referring to items that were sold only in Japan.
Your car was originally sold in the US, making it a USDM car - even though it was manufactured in Japan.
People here at Honda-Tech take this silly "JDM" garbage way too far.
UK and the rest of europe had it as EE8 not EF8 and they were called the VT not SiR...
</TD></TR></TABLE>UKDM cars were EF8, RHD, and called SiR - just like the JDM cars.
EDM cars were EE8, LHD, and called 1.6i-VT.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dan4g63 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does this make the car worth more?</TD></TR></TABLE>
<FONT SIZE="+3">NO.</FONT>
"JDM" means "Japanese Domestic Market" - referring to items that were sold only in Japan.
Your car was originally sold in the US, making it a USDM car - even though it was manufactured in Japan.
People here at Honda-Tech take this silly "JDM" garbage way too far.
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Re: (dan4g63)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dan4g63 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i see, thanks for the clearing that up for me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're welcome.
Just remember not to take the "JDM" crap too seriously around here. Most ignorant people here say "EF" when they are really referring to an "ED," and it is both misleading and confusing.
If you ever have to buy parts from a "JDM" company such as Tein, J's Racing, Mugen, etc., make sure you buy parts for an "ED" Civic - not an "EF" - because there is a chance that some EF items (such as suspension, brakes, chassis braces, interior pieces, etc.) will not work on your ED since they are made for a different chassis. The majority of parts are interchangeable between the two, but many are not.
You're welcome.
Just remember not to take the "JDM" crap too seriously around here. Most ignorant people here say "EF" when they are really referring to an "ED," and it is both misleading and confusing.
If you ever have to buy parts from a "JDM" company such as Tein, J's Racing, Mugen, etc., make sure you buy parts for an "ED" Civic - not an "EF" - because there is a chance that some EF items (such as suspension, brakes, chassis braces, interior pieces, etc.) will not work on your ED since they are made for a different chassis. The majority of parts are interchangeable between the two, but many are not.
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
UKDM cars were EF8, RHD, and called SiR - just like the JDM cars.
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NO they werent...UKDM cars were/are EE8 and called the 1.6i-VT if you do want to get technical...THEY CAN IMPORT A SiR EF8!!1!
UKDM cars were EF8, RHD, and called SiR - just like the JDM cars.
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NO they werent...UKDM cars were/are EE8 and called the 1.6i-VT if you do want to get technical...THEY CAN IMPORT A SiR EF8!!1!
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (crxgator)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxgator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
NO they werent...UKDM cars were/are EE8 and called the 1.6i-VT if you do want to get technical...THEY CAN IMPORT A SiR EF8!!1!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Prove it and I will eat my words.
NO they werent...UKDM cars were/are EE8 and called the 1.6i-VT if you do want to get technical...THEY CAN IMPORT A SiR EF8!!1!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Prove it and I will eat my words.
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Prove it and I will eat my words.</TD></TR></TABLE>
this car is from the UK, notice the badging and the rear foglight on the Driver's side which is the right side...
Prove it and I will eat my words.</TD></TR></TABLE>
this car is from the UK, notice the badging and the rear foglight on the Driver's side which is the right side...
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (crxgator)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxgator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont feel like searching anymore...i know im right... 
you can search...</TD></TR></TABLE>
You have established that the UKDM cars are called 1.6i-VT, not SiR. You are correct on that, I was wrong.
However, you have not established what is related to the main point of this thread - is the UKDM car an EE8 or EF8? I say EF8; RHD cars were EF and LHD cars were EE/ED. "I know I'm right" doesn't cut it with me.
you can search...</TD></TR></TABLE>
You have established that the UKDM cars are called 1.6i-VT, not SiR. You are correct on that, I was wrong.
However, you have not established what is related to the main point of this thread - is the UKDM car an EE8 or EF8? I say EF8; RHD cars were EF and LHD cars were EE/ED. "I know I'm right" doesn't cut it with me.
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (skelly ed6)
who cares what it is... it's still a CRX... EF ED EE who cares... people just know hondas as EF, EG, EK and so on... just cuz they come that way from the home land..
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You have established that the UKDM cars are called 1.6i-VT, not SiR. You are correct on that, I was wrong.
However, you have not established what is related to the main point of this thread - is the UKDM car an EE8 or EF8? I say EF8; RHD cars were EF and LHD cars were EE/ED. "I know I'm right" doesn't cut it with me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hi i am from the uk and am going to tell you gator is right and you are wrong:
gator is right you are wrong
edm zc crxs are ed9 (same as us crxs but jhmed9), b16 crxs are ee8, b16 civics are ee9
jdm zc crxs are ef7 and b16 crxs are ef8 and civics are ef9
thanks and goodnight
You have established that the UKDM cars are called 1.6i-VT, not SiR. You are correct on that, I was wrong.
However, you have not established what is related to the main point of this thread - is the UKDM car an EE8 or EF8? I say EF8; RHD cars were EF and LHD cars were EE/ED. "I know I'm right" doesn't cut it with me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hi i am from the uk and am going to tell you gator is right and you are wrong:
gator is right you are wrong
edm zc crxs are ed9 (same as us crxs but jhmed9), b16 crxs are ee8, b16 civics are ee9
jdm zc crxs are ef7 and b16 crxs are ef8 and civics are ef9
thanks and goodnight
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Re: Where were the EFs manufactured? (iain)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iain »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
hi i am from the uk and am going to tell you gator is right and you are wrong:
gator is right you are wrong
edm zc crxs are ed9 (same as us crxs but jhmed9), b16 crxs are ee8, b16 civics are ee9
jdm zc crxs are ef7 and b16 crxs are ef8 and civics are ef9
thanks and goodnight
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Proof them from a UK citizen. Thank you. I've been looking through UK eBay auctions and UK CRX clubs/owners sites, and they are cosistent with what you have said.
I apologize to crxgator and the rest of the forum for spreading misinformation. That's what I get for making hasty assumptions based on what I've read over the internet, rather than researching it more thoroughly first.
hi i am from the uk and am going to tell you gator is right and you are wrong:
gator is right you are wrong
edm zc crxs are ed9 (same as us crxs but jhmed9), b16 crxs are ee8, b16 civics are ee9
jdm zc crxs are ef7 and b16 crxs are ef8 and civics are ef9
thanks and goodnight
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Proof them from a UK citizen. Thank you. I've been looking through UK eBay auctions and UK CRX clubs/owners sites, and they are cosistent with what you have said.
I apologize to crxgator and the rest of the forum for spreading misinformation. That's what I get for making hasty assumptions based on what I've read over the internet, rather than researching it more thoroughly first.