VIN Decode

[JayTee]

Hello,

I bought a EK9 shell/parts car a few years ago, its been sitting in my shop ever since and I plan to bring it back to life. Question is that I really have no clue what year it is. Either 97 or 98. Is it possible to tell by looking at the VIN number?


Thanks

 

[leeK9]

its possible to tell whether its a facelift or prefacelift

the VIN should read EK9 100...... on a pre facelift

and 110....... on a facelift

also if it starts with 120...... its the latest of the ek9 model the EK9 Rx

 

[JayTee]

Its EK9-10037**

So pre facelift, anyway to pinpoint what year? I noticed on some of the wiring there are labels with 1997 on them. I just never could determine if it was a late 97 or early 98.


Is there some type of CTR registry? I'd love to find a vin close to mine to get an idea.

Thanks

 

[808Army]

it's 96-97 on paper work should say year of the car.

 

[JayTee]

it's 96-97 on paper work should say year of the car.

Don't have any paperwork on this one. Car was shipped over years ago.

Did they really sell a CTR as a 1996, I always thought 97 was the first real year.



Thanks for the help.

 

[leeK9]

the CTR started in 97

why exactly do you need to know?

 

[JayTee]

the CTR started in 97

why exactly do you need to know?

No real reason, more curious than anything. Just felt a little empty having a real JDM car and not knowing the history on it.

 

[Boyle]

If you give me the Vin I can find out as I work for Honda

 

[JayTee]

If you give me the Vin I can find out as I work for Honda

pm sent.

Watch it come back, stolen, smuggled into states


EDIT, with Boyle's help it turns out the car is a 1998.


Thanks

 

[jdmjoey]

lol......that would suck ass