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rancid240 · 10-01-2002, 02:28 PM

Supposedly, there are rumors going around that there is a real Silvia for sale in OC.  I am in touch with the guy and I got first dibs to see it.  Its an S13 that was owned by a Japanese dude who had to return to Japan for reasons unknown. Basically it got repo'd, I am trying to find out if it was titled in the states or not, and I am going down to look at the car this week.  But, I want to know how I can make sure if it is truely from Japan, beside the RHD and SR.  What the easiest way to make sure it is a true s13 and not just a conversion?

*ca18guy* · 10-01-2002, 02:31 PM

Run the VIN# ?

SimpleS14 · 10-01-2002, 02:34 PM

Open up the hood, and look towards the firewall. There should be a plate with the engine and model code. Most likely it should say 'SR2ODET' and whatever model code it is.

I also believe there is something else along with suspension or something underneath the car. But I'm not to informative on the S-13.

Oh yea you can run the VIN from that plate.

planb · 10-01-2002, 04:47 PM

Japanese cars dont have VIN's.  That ID plate on the firewall could have easily been added on.  If its RHD, its most likely the real deal.  If you think it might have been swapped to RHD, look for welds on the firewall.  If it is a JDM silvia, I doubt its street legal.

wpayne · 10-01-2002, 05:07 PM

Hi, if you raise the hood and look at the bar, not sure exactly what it is called but the main reinforcement bar that runs infront, I think it is right above the hood latch mechanism, but it should have a sort of serial number engraved in it and it is somewhat large, like font 20 if compared to computer print, it's like a VIN# in Japan. If the car got in an accident and it's salvaged car, the number would be scraped out.

Hope this helps

misnomer · 10-01-2002, 06:05 PM

For the record, all s-chassis cars are from Japan <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Essentially, if it's right hand drive, should be a Silvia.

'course, I see no reason to go out of my way for a right hand drive car. . .

CoasTek240 · 10-01-2002, 08:00 PM

if hes gone through the trouble of making the car rhd.. then it's worth buying b/c that's weet.. but i wouldn't buy it personally.. seems to hard to drive. also check out the guage instumentation and climate control

10-01-2002, 02:34 PM	#3
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Open up the hood, and look towards the firewall. There should be a plate with the engine and model code. Most likely it should say 'SR2ODET' and whatever model code it is. I also believe there is something else along with suspension or something underneath the car. But I'm not to informative on the S-13. Oh yea you can run the VIN from that plate. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

10-01-2002, 04:47 PM	#4
planb Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Japanese cars dont have VIN's.  That ID plate on the firewall could have easily been added on.  If its RHD, its most likely the real deal.  If you think it might have been swapped to RHD, look for welds on the firewall.  If it is a JDM silvia, I doubt its street legal. __________________

10-01-2002, 05:07 PM	#5
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi, if you raise the hood and look at the bar, not sure exactly what it is called but the main reinforcement bar that runs infront, I think it is right above the hood latch mechanism, but it should have a sort of serial number engraved in it and it is somewhat large, like font 20 if compared to computer print, it's like a VIN# in Japan. If the car got in an accident and it's salvaged car, the number would be scraped out. Hope this helps __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

10-01-2002, 06:05 PM	#6
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For the record, all s-chassis cars are from Japan <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Essentially, if it's right hand drive, should be a Silvia. 'course, I see no reason to go out of my way for a right hand drive car. . . __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

10-01-2002, 02:28 PM	#1
rancid240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2,770 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	Supposedly, there are rumors going around that there is a real Silvia for sale in OC.  I am in touch with the guy and I got first dibs to see it.  Its an S13 that was owned by a Japanese dude who had to return to Japan for reasons unknown. Basically it got repo'd, I am trying to find out if it was titled in the states or not, and I am going down to look at the car this week.  But, I want to know how I can make sure if it is truely from Japan, beside the RHD and SR.  What the easiest way to make sure it is a true s13 and not just a conversion?

10-01-2002, 02:31 PM	#2
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Run the VIN# ?

10-01-2002, 08:00 PM	#7
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	if hes gone through the trouble of making the car rhd.. then it's worth buying b/c that's weet.. but i wouldn't buy it personally.. seems to hard to drive. also check out the guage instumentation and climate control