Hi from North Wales

Animal Mother · Post by **Animal Mother** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:40 pm

Hello from sunny North Wales.

This week I'll be picking up my first 'lude (I've got to get down with the lingo straight way). Admittedly, it's for my OH but I'll be driving it now and again.

It's a 1997 Gen 5 2.2 VTEC without 4ws, or so I believe (do they even exist?). It's maroon/dark red with Type R alloys, cream leather and tiptronic.

It's been sat for a few months so will need some TLC but that's ok, as I'm getting it for a very good price (low enough to take a punt on it without driving it).

I'll report back with some clearer model info and to ask for advice about parts no doubt. I know it needs a rear caliper for starters.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:42 pm

welcome in bud get some pics up when you get it

Post by **4thgenphil** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:44 pm

is it a uk one? if so i would check that the 4ws bulb has not been simply removed to cover up a dangerous fault!

welcome to the forum!

Post by **Donald** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:55 pm

Have a look underneath between the rear wheels and you'll see the 4WS things (maybe someone nice has a picture), if it's there then the 4WS dash light should illuminate when you switch the ignition on.

Post by **rob quilter** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:05 pm

4thgenphil wrote:is it a uk one? if so i would check that the 4ws bulb has not been simply removed to cover up a dangerous fault!

welcome to the forum!

This!

All UK models have 4ws, also there is no type r preludes/ wheels they will more than likely be motegi wheels. You need to look more into the 4ws, as said...a lot of dodgy sellers pull out the 4ws fault bulb out of the dash.

Welcome to LG anyway

Animal Mother · Post by **Animal Mother** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:07 pm

It's got Civic Type R alloys.

Post by **4thgenphil** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:09 pm

Animal Mother wrote:Did all UK 1997 Preludes have AWS then?

i THINK all 5th gen 2.2 vtecs did, i maybe wrong as i am not over clued up on them! the 2L didnt

andypont · Post by **andypont** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:26 pm

Welcome to LG.

Post by **rob quilter** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:36 pm

4thgenphil wrote:
Animal Mother wrote:Did all UK 1997 Preludes have AWS then?
i THINK all 5th gen 2.2 vtecs did, i maybe wrong as i am not over clued up on them! the 2L didnt

4ws not aws

Yes, all UK 2.2 vtec's had 4ws. UK 2.0 don't.

Post by **4thgenphil** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:37 pm

rob quilter wrote:
4ws not aws

its the same is it not?