Hi everyone, first-time EK9 owner (US, TX), finally was able to import my dream car


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Hi all, new to the board. I read the stickied post!

Imported an EK9 via MagicMotorsports, and the process was excellent. Car came with a legal/valid Virginia title, and registration in Texas (Dallas) was easy. Due to vehicle age, they only required title + proof of insurance. No inspection or emissions required.

It took a while to find one, my requirements were:

1. Championship White only
2. Stock or as close to stock as possible
3. Maintenance records if possible





Chassis #: EK9-1203607
Year: 2000
Paint: Championship White
Mileage: 85,854 KM / ~53,347.202 miles
Location: Dallas, TX
Mods:
  • Tein suspension w/ damping controller
  • Aftermarket Japanese head-unit w/ accompanying butchered center console gaps (will return to OEM once I source parts)
  • Front bumper studs/gap closer
  • Greddy radiator
  • A device I can't find *anything* for online or via Grok, ChatGPT, Google Image Search, ANYTHING. Looks to me like it used to be a boost controller? Or engine timing adjustment computer?


Maintenance done as of 2025-05-19:
  • Timing belt
  • Water pump
  • Spark plugs
  • Left rear control arm
  • Stage 1 clutch (my personal preference, I won't track the car, just for longevity+more buffer for aggressive shifts

Vehicle condition on reception:
  • Dirty from sitting in Galveston port, but otherwise good
  • Slow start, old JDM battery, replaced with Prius battery (due to smaller terminal size)
  • Missing oh **** handle on passenger side
  • VERY good seat and carpet condition
  • VERY good paint condition
  • Paint is original (verified with spectrum scanner), with exception of hood, which was resprayed (very very small overspray marks on black plastic trim where wipers are mounted, plus engine bay. But is color-matched and looks identical visually to the original paint)
  • Wipers, power mirrors, power windows, A/C, etc all 100% functional and good
  • Wheels have small blemishes but otherwise good
  • Interior generally in almost like-new quality



I plan to drive the car as there's no point to buying something and then just stashing it in the garage. But, I'm new to EK9s, is there anything to be on the lookout for?


Previous cars:
  • 1962 Mercury Comet
  • 1986 Subaru DL Wagon
  • 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Wagon
  • 1994 Honda del Sol Si (D16 single-cam VTEC motor)
  • 1998 Jeep Cherokiee
  • 1991 Honda Prelude (B20, non-VTEC)
  • 1994 Jeep Wrangler
  • 2001 Volkswagen GTI 1.8L Turbo (automatic )
  • 2003 Toyota Tacoma 5spd/4x4/xcab
  • 1992 Honda Civic CX (RHD converted)
  • 1985 Honda Civic CRX DX
  • 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
  • 2000 Honda Civic Si (EM1), black, sold back to original owner
  • 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
 

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The WP350 is probably the speed-limiting delete device. all JDM cars are limited to like 108 MPH. They use those boxes to trick the ECM. You can try to find one of them on Blackhawk Japan.

Welcome , I'm also, Texan, I live in East Texas.

We need to make a TEXAS EK9 MEET.

I got an EK3 JDM, EP3, AWD EK. Currently,

Acquiring this car was also a dream for me, so CONGRATS
 
The WP350 is probably the speed-limiting delete device. all JDM cars are limited to like 108 MPH. They use those boxes to trick the ECM. You can try to find one of them on Blackhawk Japan.

Welcome , I'm also, Texan, I live in East Texas.

We need to make a TEXAS EK9 MEET.

I got an EK3 JDM, EP3, AWD EK. Currently,

Acquiring this car was also a dream for me, so CONGRATS
I'm finally getting back to this thread! Had the timing belt, water pump, clutch, oil, oil pan, coolant, exhaust manifold gasket replaced, just got the car back a couple days ago. I'd love to hit an EK9 meet! can you DM your #? I'm north Dallas, (Plano-ish). Also, nice collection
 
Hey to both you guys, and yeah, it'd be awesome to meet up! I've been trying to find a club or meet to attend monthly-ish.

I'm out of town this weekend but back in town after that.
 
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