How do you know if your Honda Prelude is type SH?

I just recently got a Honda Prelude and I'm not sure if it is a base model or type SH. What are the 'obvious' physical reasons? I know that both have the DOHC Vtech stickers as well as the Type SH sticker on the rear but it looks like the previous owner took those stickers off on this vehicle. I also know that the Type SH has a stock wing but this Prelude has been modified.How do you know if your Honda Prelude is type SH?8th # in vin is a 5 for SH, 4 for base

Engine serial # is H22A4-X000001 for base, H22A4-X500001 for SH

SH transmission is M2U4 (only manual)

Base transmission is M2Y4 (manual) M6HA (automatic)



Things SH has that are different:

ATTS (active torque transfer system), atts light in dash

ATTS has a cooler line from radiator

overall steering ratio SH: 15.61, base: 15.75

various additional sensors

Steering wheel has a 3rd notch (not visibal unless removed)

No 3rd brake light in the rear deck

Spoiler w/3rd brake light

5 Spoke rims

Round ring on shift boot

Round style shift knob

Courtesy lights on door panel

Different shocks/springs

Oil filter is higher up on engine block

Body colored side and rear lips

Type SH decal on the rear trunk





ATTS light in your cluster (only on when atts is not working or you 1st start the car)



This is all from Preludepower.com, I'm sure that is where the person above got their information from as well.



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http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showt鈥?/a>How do you know if your Honda Prelude is type SH?The base model is better for modification anyways. I'd choose a base over an SH any day.

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How do you know if your Honda Prelude is type SH?well there are many physical differences you can look at:



SH have light on the inside of the doors

no 3rd brake light in rear deck lid, not the spoiler's light

atts light on instrument

oil filter locate high up behind the engine not below

round leather shift knob

5 spoke star style rims not blade

painted side skirts and rear lip



or you can just look up your VIN numbers