Help me determine if this is a genuine DC5R

[tuannn]

Hey guys, Im just wondering if anyone here can help me determine weather this Integra is a genuine Type R or if its a normal Integra with a body kit and badges.

I can see the cluster goes up to 9000 RPM but worried about the steering wheel and engine bay. Heres the link the the add.

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/ca...Pad&width=1050
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/ca...Pad&width=1050
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/ca...Pad&width=1050
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/ca...Pad&width=1050

So what do you guys think ?

[Shakeel]

Looks like a normal integra with body kit. You can get the vin and engine number and do a check?

[Winter]

I can't really tell

best way vin code


==VIN DECODER==

-JHM-DC5-3-9-02-C-XXXXXX

JHM = Manufacturer Make & Type
Honda Motor Co. Country

DC5 = Line, Body, Engine
DC5: DC5/ RSX

3 = Body Type and Transmission
3: manual 3-doors
4: automatic 3-door

9 = Vehicle Grade (series)
9: Type R
9: Type S
3: base

02 = Model Year
02: 2002
05: 2005
06: 2006

C = Factory Code
C: Saitama Factory in Japan

[tuannn]

Here's the VIN guys. Help me out ? jhmdc53902c201078

[DC5.Raven]

Looks like a DC5R based on the VIN you provided.

However the steering wheel is NOT a DC5R steering wheel - DC5R steering wheels have the Red H badge.

Make of this what you want. Could just be replaced for innocent reasons to replaced cause of a major accident that caused airbags to go off.

[DC5.Raven]

Also, the 'Type R' badge is in the wrong spot on the rear of the car.

Why don't you ask the owner any questions you may have.

If you're only concerned about it being a genuine DC5R then driving it and checking engine and VIN numbers should help.

[tuannn]

@DC5.Raven: The only problem is Im not from Syd. Would any forum member be able to help me out here ?

[integraR]

what's the engine number?

aus spec dc5r is k20A2

[DakDak]

I smell fish get a ppsr check then a reputable mechanic to check it

[WATAJK]

walk away. don't bother.
This has had a nasty prang obviously enough.
Keep looking for another DC5 dude.

[eren]

as you can see the rear number plate has been damaged badly , must of been in a accident for sure , replaced steering wheel with normal dc5 steering wheel :/

[RenzokukenJ]

Doesnt the Type S have a black badge on the steering wheel?

Seems that if you look at the license plates on the rear that it has a very nasty scrape on the top right edge...

Im guessing that he had a smash, and was a repaired write off...