Just got my CRX (JDM or AUDM?)

[checkers]

Hi all I just got this after ditching my breeze.
I love it but in one of my posts it was disputed to be a AUDM but I'm convinced it's a wierd JDM crx si.
The VIN starts with JDM and it has compliance plate, back seats, jap writing in the interior, glass roof but it has a d16a8 and the bump in the bonnet like the AUDM's.
So what have I got? it's only done 112,000kms so I assumed theres no motor swap.
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=12515wKhO7&i=1011723
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=12515wKhO7&i=1011724
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=12515wKhO7&i=1011725

[VTi_b0i]

JDM y0! lol well to me it looks like it, im no CRX expert, but all the things u said, + its got yellow foggies, i dont think we ever got ones with glass roofs here? not sure bout the d16a8? tho? dont Jap ones have ZC motors?

[SINISTR]

definatelly JDM by the sounds of the glass roof, rear seat, rear spoiler.

As for the engine - did you buy the car here? or have it imported?? Im having a guess, but I'd say previous owner got the car in and for some reason swapped the motor. Do you know the history of the car?

Ive heard of situations where a JDM crx would not be registered as they had no record of a ZC on their system so people would do a D16A8 swap to get it over - but heard of 1 or two of those situations only.

[STTICH]

welcome. nice ride u got there :)

[checkers]

Thanks man... nah dont know the history as I got if off a dealerand he was clueless bout crx's but it was only owned by one guy.
Is a bit strange that the previous guy maybe tried to make it AUDM because it came with a lock box and extra parcel shelfs put in it but I got them to put the seat back in which was hidden in the boot. No seat belts but.
It's zippier than my old breeze.

[Perry]

very nice crx, starting to like the old Gen crx now

[rexi3]

Yeah if its got jap writing on it and the like then it would be a jdm car with an engine swap.. Nice ride by the way... Hope you enjoy every minute of it.. Work on handling and suspension first and the car will be a dream to drive.. go kart on steriods!!

[SiReal]

nice car. the paintwork looks really really great.

[krogoth]

very nice man

love it...get a k20a in ther, lawlz and a nice big fart can, lol

[qstoria]

SI and SIR are the JDM variants. my sir is an ef8, yours will be an ef7 i think. the aus crx's are ED. ED9 from memory and i think the ZC motors run slightly higher compression giving slightly more power than the d16a8. whether you would notice on a car of 17 years is another story.

like krogoth said, get a k20 in there and u will be right :thumbsup:

[panda[cRx]]

jdm y0

as far as i know no aussie delivered cars came with the glass roof. plus with that gay little semi-spoiler it'd have to come from japan lol
is the engine actually labeled d16a8 or zc?

are you SURE the vin starts with JDM? no honda VIN's start with JDM!

it will most likely start with JHMEF7 in your case (presuming it is an EF7)


Honda VIN numbers
(Vehicle Identification Number 1983-1998)
Beginning in 1981 Honda went to the 17 digit worldwide standard. The VIN is located on the dashboard, the drivers door jamb, and the engine firewall. The VIN number follows a consistent scheme. Some of the digits are consistent from year to year but some may change from year to year. http://members.lycos.nl/hendrik/honda/vin.jpg
1983 - 1989 1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = MexicoJ = Japan
K = Korea
V = France

2nd POSITION MANUFACTURER
H = Honda

3rd POSITION VEHICLE TYPE
M = Passenger Car, Built in Japan
G = Passenger Car, Built in USA/Canada

4th & 5th POSITION, 1983 BODY TYPE
SR = Sedan
WR = Wagon

4th & 5th POSITION, 1984-86 BODY TYPE I ENGINE
AD = Accord
AE = Prelude Sedan
AE = Civic, l300cc CRX
AF = Civic, l500cc CRX
AG = Civic, 1300cc 3 door
AH = Civic, l500cc 3 door
AK = Civic, 1500cc 4 door
AN = Civic, Wagon
AR = Civic, Wagon 4X4
BA = Accord

6th POSITION, 1983-86 TRANSMISSION CODE
2 = Semi-Hondamatic
3 = 3 Speed Automatic
4 = 4 Speed Manual
5 = 5 Speed Manual
6 = 5 Speed Manual-Super Low Gear
7 = 4 Speed Automatic

4th Thru 6th POSITION, 1987-89
CAR LINE/ENGINE
BA3 = Prelude SI
BA4 = Prelude 2.0L
BA8 = Prelude
CA5 = Accord
CA6 = Accord coupe
ECI = Civic CRX
EC2 = Civic 1300
EC3 = Civic 1500
EC4 = Civic4 DoorSedan
EC5 = Civic Wagon
EC6 = Civic Wagon 4X4
ED3 = Civic Sedan 1.5L (1988)
ED6 = Civic Hatchback 1.5L (1988)
ED7 = Civic Hatchback 1.6L (1988)
ED8 = Civic CRX 1.5L (1988)
ED9 = Civic CRX 1.6L (1988)
EE2 = Civic Wagon 1.5L (1988)
EE4 = Civic Wagon 1.6L (1988)EY1 = Civic Wagovan
EY3 = Civic Wagovan 1.5L
7th POSITION, 1983-86 BODY TYPE
2 = 2 Door
3 = 3 Door
4 = 4 Door
5 = 5 Door

7th POSITION, 1987-89 BODY TYPE AND TRANSMISSION
1 = 2 Door Sedan, Manual
2 = 2 Door Sedan, Automatic
3 = 2 Door Hatchback, Manual
4 = 2 Door Hatchback, Auto
5 = 4 Door Sedan, Manual
6 = 4 Door Sedan, Automatic
7 = 4 Door Wagon, Manual
8 = 4 Door Wagon, Automatic
8th POSiTION GRADE
1 = Basic, HF
2 = Standard, DX
3 = GL, GLS, LX
4 = Lxi, SI
5 = Special
6 = Accord Hatchback
7 = Accord Hatchback & LXI

8th POSiTION GRADE, 1988-1989
2= DX Accord Manual seat belt
2 = S Prelude Automatic ("passive") seat belt
3 = LX Accord Manual seat belt
3 = Si Prelude Automatic ("passive") seat belt
4= LXi Accord Manual seat belt
4 = (std) Civic Hatchback Manual seat belt
4 = DX Civic Sedan Manual seat belt
4 = (std) Civic Wagovan Manual seat belt
4 = Si Prelude w/optional 4WS Automatic ("passive") seat belt
5= DX Civic Hatchback Manual seat belt
5 = LX Civic Sedan Manual seat belt
5 = (std) Civic CRX Manual seat belt
5 = (std) '89 Civic CRX Automatic ("passive") seat belt
5 = (std) Civic Wagon Manual seat belt
5 = SEi Accord Manual seat belt
6= DX Accord Automatic ("passive") seat belt
6 = HF Civic CRX Manual seat belt
6 = Si Civic CRX Manual seat belt
6 = Si '89 Civic CRX Automatic ("passive") seat belt
6 = Si Civic Hatchback Manual seat belt
6 = RTi Civic Wagon 4WD Manual seat belt
8= LXi Accord Automatic ("passive") seat belt
9th POSITION CHECK DIGIT

10th POSITION MODEL YEAR
D = 1983
S = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989

11th POSITION ASSEMBLY PLANT
A = Marysville, Ohio, USA
C = Saitama, Japan
H = Alliston, Canada
L = S. Liberty, USA
S = Suzuka, Japan
T = Tochigi, Japan

12th Thru 17th POSITION PRODUCTION SEOUENCE NUMBER
This number starts at 000001 with the first car.

1990 - 1998 1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = MexicoJ = Japan
K = Korea
V = France

2nd POSITION MANUFACTURER
H = Honda

3rd POSITION VEHICLE TYPE
M = Passenger Car, Built in Japan
G = Passenger Car, Built in USA/Canada
L = Multi purpose passenger vehicle

4th Thru 6th POSITION
CAR LINE I ENGINE
BA4 = Prelude, 2.0/2.1L
BA8 = Prelude, 2.2L
BB1 = Prelude VTEC, 2.2L
BB2 = Prelude, 2.3L
BB6 = Prelude 2-door
CB7 = Accord, 2.2L
CB9 = Accord Wagon, 2.2L
CD5 = Accord 4 Door 2.2L
CD7 = Accord 2 Door 2.2L
CE1 = Accord Wagon 2.2L
CE6 = Accord V6 4 Door 2.7L
CF8 = Accord 4 Door SOHC
CG1 = Accord 4 Door V6 VTEC
CG2 = Accord 2 Door V6 VTEC
CG3 = Accord 2 Door (VTEC or ULEV)
CG5 = Accord 4 Door VTEC
CG6 = Accord 4 Door ULEV
ED3 = Civic4 Door, 1.5L
ED4 = Civic 4 Door, 1.6L
ED6 = Civic 3 Door, 1.5L
ED7 = Civic3 Door, 1.6L
ED8 = CRX, 1.5L
ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
EE2 = Civic Wagon, 1.5L
EE4 = Civic Wagon, 1.6L
EG1 = Civic del Sol, 1.5L
EG2 = Civic del Sol VTEC 1.6L
EG8 = Civic 4 Door, 1.5L
EH2 = Civic 3 Door, 1.5L
EH3 = Civic 3 Door, 1.6L
EH6 = Civic del So, 1.6L
EH9 = Civic 4 Door, 1.6L
EJ1 = Civic2 Door, 1.6L
EJ2 = Civic2 Door, 1.5L
EJ6 = Civic 2/3/4 Door 1.6L
EJ7 = Civic 2 Door 1.6L
EJ8 = Civic 2/3 Door 1.6L
RA1 = Odyssey
RA3 = Odyssey 5 Door Wagon (1998)
RD1 = CR-V 5-door (4 Wheel drive)
RD2 = CR-V 5-door (2 Wheel drive)

7th POSITION BODY TYPE I TRANSMISSION
1 = 2 Door Coupe, Manual
2 = 2 Door Coupe, Automatic
3 = 3 Door Hatchback, Manual
4 = 3 Door Hatchback, Automatic
5 = 4 Door Sedan, Manual
6 = 4 Door Sedan, Automatic
7 = 5 Door Wagon, Manual
8 = 5 Door Wagon, Automatic

8th POSITION GRADE, 1990-1993
1 = 2.0S Prelude
2 = 2.0S Prelude
3 = 2.1S Prelude
4 = 2.1 Si Prelude w/4W5
4 = DX Accord
4 = (Std) Civic 3 Door
4 = CX Civic 3 Door (1992)
4 = DX Civic
4 = S Prelude (92-93)
4 = S Civic del Sol (1993)
5 = 2.1Si Prelude
5 = LX Accord
5 = CX Civic (1993)
5 = DX Civic3 Door
5 = EX Civic2 Door (1993)
5 = LX Civic4 Door
5 = (Std)CRX
5 = (Std) Civic Wagon (2WD)
6 = DX Civic 3 Door (1993)
6 = DC Accord
6 = EXCivic4 Door
6 = EXCivic2Door(1993)
6 = SiCivic3 Door
6 = Si Prelude wl4WS (92-93)
6 = Si Civic del Sol (1993)
6 = HFCRX
6 = Si QRX
6 = ATi Civic Wagon (4WD)
6 = VX Civic 3 Door (1992)
7 = EX Accord (92-93)
7 = VX Civic (1993)
7 = VTEC Prelude(1993)
8 = SE Accord
8 = Si Civic 3 Door (92-93)
9 = EX Civic 4 Door (92-93)
9 = 10th Anniversary Accord

8th POSITION GRADE, 1994-1998
0 = Accord SE 2/4 Door
0 = Civic LX
1 = Accord DX w/ABS 2/4-door
2 =Accord DX 2/4-door
2 = Civic CX 3-door
2 = Civic DX 2-door
2 = Civic EX 2-door
2 = Civic HX
2 = Civic CVT
2 = Accord Wagon LX
3 = Civic CX w/AC 3-door
3 = Civic DX w/AC 4-door
3 =Civic EX w/ABS 2-door
3 = Civic LX
3 = Accord LX 2/4-door
3 = Accord Wagon LX w/ABS
3 = Accord w/ABS V6
4 =Civic DX 4-door
4 = Civic EX 2/4 Door
4 = CR-V w/o ABS
4 = Accord DX 4-Door (1998)
4 = Accord LX w/ABS 2/4-door
4 = Civic Del Sol S
4 = Odyssey LX 6 Passenger
4 = Prelude S
4 = Prelude VTEC (1997)
4 = w/o SH pkg. Prelude (1998)
4 = CR-V LX (1998)
5 =Civic CX 3-door
5 = Accord EX 2/4-door
5 = Civic LX 4-door
5 = Civic DX w/AC
5 = Civic EX a/ABS 2-door
5 = CR-V w/ABS
5 = Prelude Si
5 = Prelude SH (1997)
6 = Civic DX 3-door
6 = Accord E w/leather 2/4-door
6 = Civic LX w/ABS 4-door
6 = Civic Del Sol Si
6 = Odyssey LX 7 Passenger
6 = Prelude 4WS Si
6 = CR-V EX (1998)
7 = Odyssey EX
7 = Accord EX
7 = Accord EX ULEV (1998)
7 = Civic LX w/AC
7 = Civic Del Sol Si/wABS
7 =Civic Del Sol VTEC
7 = Prelude VTEC
7 = Civic VX 3-door
8 =Civic Si 3-door
8 = Civic LX w/ABS
8 = Accord DX 25th Anniv.Edition
9 =Accord Wagon EX
9 = Accord Value Package 4 Door
9 = Civic Del Sol LX w/ABS
9 = Civic Del Sol Si w/ABS
9 = Civic Del Sol VTEC w/ABS
9 = Civic Si w/ABS 3-door
9 = Civic EX 4-door
9th POSITION CHECK DIGIT

10th POSITION MODEL YEAR
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998

11th POSITION ASSEMBLY PLANT
A = Marysville, Ohio, USA
C = Sayama, Japan
H = Alliston, Canada
L = East Liberty, USA
S = Suzuka, Japan
T = Tochigi, Japan

12th Thru 17th POSITION PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUMBER
This number starts at 000001 with the first car.

[Jarkz]

Nice new ride checkers.

[checkers]

hey thanks for the welcome everyone. Oh yeah I double checked its JHM and is a d16a8 as says on the fan thingy.