Buying a DC2R and need advice...

**DarkAgent** · 03-09-2011 05:21 PM

Hey fellas,

Any help would be appreciated on this. I'm going to check out a DC2R tomorrow and just want to know what things I should be particularly looking out for.

When checking the VIN I'll use this as reference:

http://www.itrca.com/FAQ/general/vincode.php

Can someone tell me how the "check digit" works and where I can find the engine code.

I'll also look to make sure it has a 'PR3' head but not sure where to look for this marking.

Will also look for oil around the VTEC solenoids, not sure where to look though.

Its a 99 and looks quite clean. Any other tips/advice you can give would be greatly appreciated

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**dougie_504** · 03-09-2011 06:22 PM

Search, we often advise people on what to look for in a car. Same applies to everybody, pretty much no matter what car.

**slingsy** · 03-09-2011 06:28 PM

Hey dude, just he usual stuff covered in many threads on here just do some more searching in this section/ noob section and get googling. but I'll give a few since I got nothing better to do

-Look for B18C7 with the engine number on the block, assuming this is an audm teg? If jdm there will be no number 7. (bottom left of block)
-Look for typeR badge under the handbrake
-5 lug
-Look in the boot for a boot brace (on boot wall)
-Rear lower tie bar (small bar under rear of car bolted inbetween the lower camber arms)
-Check sussy (use all of your weight to push the front then rear down if it bounces then they're shot if if comes straight back up they're all good)
-Fluids to see if owner has been maintaining it

As for the vin/revs and encumberance check this site has got it covered for all states, only downside there is a fee for this website. you can do it free elsewhere but the price for this wasn't a deal breaker.
http://www.CarHistory.com.au

That'l do me since im on my phone but hope this helps

good luck man.

**nerrrus** · 06-09-2011 10:58 PM

whats your budget?

**DarkAgent** · 08-09-2011 01:17 PM

I got it and I'm loving every minute!

**steeeven** · 08-09-2011 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by slingsy

Hey dude, just he usual stuff covered in many threads on here just do some more searching in this section/ noob section and get googling. but I'll give a few since I got nothing better to do

-Look for B18C7 with the engine number on the block, assuming this is an audm teg? If jdm there will be no number 7. (bottom left of block)
-Look for typeR badge under the handbrake
-5 lug
-Look in the boot for a boot brace (on boot wall)
-Rear lower tie bar (small bar under rear of car bolted inbetween the lower camber arms)
-Check sussy (use all of your weight to push the front then rear down if it bounces then they're shot if if comes straight back up they're all good)
-Fluids to see if owner has been maintaining it

As for the vin/revs and encumberance check this site has got it covered for all states, only downside there is a fee for this website. you can do it free elsewhere but the price for this wasn't a deal breaker.
http://www.CarHistory.com.au

That'l do me since im on my phone but hope this helps

good luck man.

I was told that these are optional on the dc2r?