Identifying Fake Mugens

Leonard21 · 11-10-2007, 07:41 PM

how would you know if someone is trying to sell you a fake mugen and they had all the same modifications like the lip kit, wheels, suspension, badges, ect.

sk33ny · 11-10-2007, 07:45 PM

Im guessing the VIN is different.

***Izzy*** · 11-10-2007, 07:45 PM

A Mugen Si? I would think a telltale sign would be the VIN#.

Other than that, it's just knowing what real Mugen and fake Moogen looks like and making the distinction between the two.

Also, if you are looking at Mugen. They will only be on Sedans not coupes. The little change tray on the inside will also have a stamped Mugen badge on it.

rickhilbert · 11-10-2007, 07:49 PM

I think it would cost too much $$$ and take too much time to make an imitation.

sk33ny · 11-10-2007, 08:12 PM

Quick comparison. I went out and found a normal FA5s VIN and a Mugen Sis VIN.

FA5 ......... 2HGFA55547H700751
Mugen Si .. 2HGFA55508H700764

I think they just pulled normal FA5s off the production line.

nayilsi · 11-10-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk33ny

Quick comparison. I went out and found a normal FA5s VIN and a Mugen Sis VIN.

FA5 ......... 2HGFA55547H700751
Mugen Si .. 2HGFA55508H700764

I think they just pulled normal FA5s off the production line.

ur looking at the fake mugen VIN

KlickityClack07 · 11-10-2007, 08:25 PM

Are the Mugens made in Japan or Canada? Im assumugen they are made in Japan.

nayilsi · 11-10-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KlickityClack07

Are the Mugens made in Japan or Canada? Im assumugen they are made in Japan.

engine and tranny Japan.... along with teh wing and kits. Interior is def Canada/US

sk33ny · 11-10-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nayilsi

ur looking at the fake mugen VIN

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/471060481.html

anavrin351 · 11-10-2007, 09:09 PM

no front lip. doesnt mean its fake, but its missing

***06CivicSiR*** · 11-10-2007, 09:23 PM

that one is a definate fake. or they took stuff off. no front lip,no mugen pedals,doesnt look like its sitting on the mugen suspension either. my 2 cents

***BlaqkAudio*** · 11-10-2007, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06CivicSiR

that one is a definate fake. or they took stuff off. no front lip,no mugen pedals,doesnt look like its sitting on the mugen suspension either. my 2 cents

Front lip has to be installed by the dealer, and those are the pedals the Mugen Si comes with:

**ethlar** · 11-10-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk33ny

Quick comparison. I went out and found a normal FA5s VIN and a Mugen Sis VIN.

FA5 ......... 2HGFA55547H700751
Mugen Si .. 2HGFA55508H700764

I think they just pulled normal FA5s off the production line.

Mugen Si VIN:
2HGFA55528H700250

taken from here

***06CivicSiR*** · 11-10-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaqkAudio

Front lip has to be installed by the dealer, and those are the pedals the Mugen Si comes with:

my bad.. thought they came with the mugen pedals though. coud have sworn i saw a picture somewhere

RJJensen · 11-10-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk33ny

Quick comparison. I went out and found a normal FA5s VIN and a Mugen Sis VIN.

FA5 ......... 2HGFA55547H700751
Mugen Si .. 2HGFA55508H700764

I think they just pulled normal FA5s off the production line.

yep then add 10K...slick marketing Honda

anavrin351 · 11-10-2007, 09:44 PM

its got the shift knob and the tag inside. wounder if there is a stamp in the coin/phone holder

Leonard21 · 11-10-2007, 10:27 PM

Well I have a friend that has an 08 si sedan and when he tryed to insure his car they registered it as a mugen si at the DMV and he only as a regular HRP civic si has this happend to any one else

***sh33t_0f_p4p3r*** · 11-10-2007, 10:34 PM

even after seeing it, i still wouldent buy one

Dar-Dar · 11-10-2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06CivicSiR

my bad.. thought they came with the mugen pedals though. coud have sworn i saw a picture somewhere

u probably saw that picture from a Mugen RR. mugen pedals can also be purchased online for an Si.

***06CivicSiR*** · 11-10-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dar-Dar

u probably saw that picture from a Mugen RR. mugen pedals can also be purchased online for an Si.

already bought the mugen pedals about a year ago. love them way more than the stock.

11-10-2007, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leonard21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 19 Posts: 235 Adrian iTrader: 0 / 0%	Identifying Fake Mugens how would you know if someone is trying to sell you a fake mugen and they had all the same modifications like the lip kit, wheels, suspension, badges, ect.

11-10-2007, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	A Mugen Si? I would think a telltale sign would be the VIN#. Other than that, it's just knowing what real Mugen and fake Moogen looks like and making the distinction between the two. Also, if you are looking at Mugen. They will only be on Sedans not coupes. The little change tray on the inside will also have a stamped Mugen badge on it. __________________

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11-10-2007, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
sk33ny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 19 Posts: 3,051 Aaron iTrader: 1 / 100%	Im guessing the VIN is different.

11-10-2007, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
rickhilbert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 997 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I think it would cost too much $$$ and take too much time to make an imitation.

11-10-2007, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
sk33ny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 19 Posts: 3,051 Aaron iTrader: 1 / 100%	Quick comparison. I went out and found a normal FA5s VIN and a Mugen Sis VIN. FA5 ......... 2HGFA55547H700751 Mugen Si .. 2HGFA55508H700764 I think they just pulled normal FA5s off the production line.

11-10-2007, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
KlickityClack07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 619 Posts: 734 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Are the Mugens made in Japan or Canada? Im assumugen they are made in Japan.

11-10-2007, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 23 Posts: 2,021 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	no front lip. doesnt mean its fake, but its missing

11-10-2007, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
*06CivicSiR* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WPB, Florida Age: 20 Posts: 118 iTrader: 3 / 100%	that one is a definate fake. or they took stuff off. no front lip,no mugen pedals,doesnt look like its sitting on the mugen suspension either. my 2 cents

11-10-2007, 09:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 23 Posts: 2,021 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	its got the shift knob and the tag inside. wounder if there is a stamp in the coin/phone holder

11-10-2007, 10:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Leonard21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 19 Posts: 235 Adrian iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I have a friend that has an 08 si sedan and when he tryed to insure his car they registered it as a mugen si at the DMV and he only as a regular HRP civic si has this happend to any one else

11-10-2007, 10:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
*sh33t_0f_p4p3r* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 22 Posts: 2,602 Tobie iTrader: 1 / 100%	even after seeing it, i still wouldent buy one