How do i know im getting a genuine DC2R?

[Q_ball]

tell me about it.
And the moderators dont even seem to care....arent they supposed to be pushing positive reinforcment lol.

Dont ask for it man, its not the best way to go about getting points...esp from a moderator.

The pic doesnt mean anything, looking like an ITR doesnt mean it is.
There was a yellow "ITR" in sydney before that was in fact a converted GSi or VtiR - cant remember now as it was quite some time ago.
Owner had converted everything on it from GSi/VtiR parts to ITR parts.

Its funny, cause it was yellow too!

[macoman69]

Dont ask for it man, its not the best way to go about getting points...esp from a moderator.

The pic doesnt mean anything, looking like an ITR doesnt mean it is.
There was a yellow "ITR" in sydney before that was in fact a converted GSi or VtiR - cant remember now as it was quite some time ago.
Owner had converted everything on it from GSi/VtiR parts to ITR parts.

Its funny, cause it was yellow too!

my bad lol.

Yeah thats true but if the log book information matches everything on the car, engine number, vin number etc. Im pretty sure it would be legit. Unless he somehow got someone elses log books and firewall and did a rebirth job on it.

If someone has gone to that much trouble then WOW!

[Philip Lee]

well i checked out a CW DC2R and the Type R no. isn't the same as the VIN. (the R number is the same as engine no. tho). i looked at the service book and varified with the selling dealer and it seems geninue (both VIN and engine no. are the same as recorded with Honda). so i don't think the R no. will always equal to the VIN. (correct me if i'm wrong tho)

[Zdster]

The best way to tell that it is genuine is to get a hack saw and cut through the base of the mirror. Inside there should be a little "type r" emblem. If it isnt there then it is just a gsi made up to look like a type r.

[macoman69]

well i checked out a CW DC2R and the Type R no. isn't the same as the VIN. (the R number is the same as engine no. tho). i looked at the service book and varified with the selling dealer and it seems geninue (both VIN and engine no. are the same as recorded with Honda). so i don't think the R no. will always equal to the VIN. (correct me if i'm wrong tho)

I dont know how that works. i know sometimes the engine number doesnt match because they had a dud engine in the assembly. But i dont see how the Vin wouldnt match the Type R number....unless it was a dud chassis...maybe someone could elaborate.

[Neesmo31]

Here is a way - lol

I though why not go straight to honda - their customer service email is

Honda Customer Service - HCA@raa.com.au

I gave them the VIN number from the vehicle and they verified that it is a genuine Type R Integra. Thanks for your help everyone.

[Shorty]

you'll have to update us on the pruchase...it looks sweeeet !
where you located?

[destrukshn]

easy get the vin
call up honda.
they will tell you if it's a type r or not.

[OMG.JAI xD]

just a question..

i saw on wiki that, since the ITR's have the lsd n closer gear ratios, it also has its own code for it.

along with the b18c7 engine code, is there a way to see the tranny code?

[IEVAQ8]

just take the vin number down and go to a honda dealer and ask them to check in the system if it is a type r..........
if u cant get that done, give me the vin number and i will have my mechanic at honda check it for you, and he will even tell me which honda dealer sold it and what options it came out with and if its ofcourse the most important answer a genuine type r

[kevster]

the numer between the seats on mine was 00464 my engine number was 1000465 vin ends in 1171 so not even close! ive owned my car from new, so really check service history , ive been a member on honda 1 and can get a complete service history of my car , which is damm important with this car. also check under the mat of the trunk floor an it should be black plastic "board" type material. tranny also has a black stamp LSD on it. recaros have to be alcantara "leather" as ive noticed some dc2r with basic sr3 recaros hope this helps also

[xntrik]

If not mentioned earlier

Type-R's come with factory options such as Side Skirt,
Rear Pod, and rear strut bar.

I think thats it.