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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.

well there are many physical differences you can look at: SH have light on the inside of the doorsno 3rd brake light in rear deck lid, not the spoiler's lightatts light on instrumentoil filter locate high up behind the engine not belowround leather shift knob5 spoke star style rims not bladepainted side skirts and rear lipor you can just look up your VIN numbers

8th # in vin is a 5 for SH, 4 for baseEngine serial # is H22A4-X000001 for base, H22A4-X500001 for SHSH 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 dashATTS has a cooler line from radiatoroverall steering ratio SH: 15.61, base: 15.75various additional sensorsSteering wheel has a 3rd notch (not visibal unless removed)No 3rd brake light in the rear deckSpoiler w/3rd brake light5 Spoke rimsRound ring on shift bootRound style shift knobCourtesy lights on door panelDifferent shocks/springsOil filter is higher up on engine blockBody colored side and rear lipsType SH decal on the rear trunkATTS 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.Here's a direct link...http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...id=&highlight=