Sisky Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 if a JSpec TT has a bonnet scoop and leather seats retro-fiited whats the quickest and most foolproof way to tell that its not a genuine UK car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Jspec accelerates faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Dials maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 j-spec rear number plate is square, uk spec is rectangular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisky Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 can you tell from VIN?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 and the chrome headlight, the headlight washers, bigger front discs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Lamb washer (dildos) Big brakes MPH speedo 17'' OE wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 The first letter of the Model code on the VIN plate denotes the country. Mine says E-JZA80-ALPVZ and the E denotes Japan. However, they may all be the same. Could someone with a UK spec check to see if that first letter is different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 can you tell from VIN?? Yes Uk cars have a 19 or is it 21 number/letter vin number whereas a jspec car only has around 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Lamb washer (dildos) I have to say I've never used them for that myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Headlamp washer button on dashboard, stylish J-Spec owners sometimes fit the exclusive UK washers to gain extra status in the community but they rarely go as far as fitting the plumbing and the button to operate them. You might also want to check for the outside temp button on the clock. The traction control button and plate on the throttle body say something different on the J-Spec cars I believe? Heated seat buttons on dash, proper leather rear seats instead of budget plastic on the J-Spec. Visible MAF vs MAP on J-Spec And so on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Lamb washer (dildos) Big brakes MPH speedo 17'' OE wheels big brakes - got mph speedo - got 17" oe wheels - got dildo - none - thank god jspec, so much faster and lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 But also original and facelift, there must be a difference? Only facelifts have headlight washers? - P - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 jspec, so much faster and lighter Slightly lighter depending on spec, potentially more responsive lower in the rev range but ultimately lacking towards the top end. Like 99% of the people here would ever drive so they could tell the difference anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 But also original and facelift, there must be a difference? Only facelifts have headlight washers? - P - The UK / Euro car wasn't facelifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 UK vin starts JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 How about the rear lights, the smooth rear bumper, the leather rear seats... No folding mirrors... the TOYOTA badge on the left hand side of the tailgate ETC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Also different rear lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 ... the TOYOTA badge on the left hand side of the tailgate Not always there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Slightly lighter depending on spec, potentially more responsive lower in the rev range but ultimately lacking towards the top end. Like 99% of the people here would ever drive so they could tell the difference anyway. That sounded just like a weather forcast.. Rain - possibly sunny - chance of wind/snow with temp ranging from -5 to about 32 degrees in places. Overcast and not sure 99% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Like 99% of the people here would ever drive so they could tell the difference anyway. That's the most sensible remark I think I've ever seen you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 English SRS Airbag warning writing on the back of the driver's sunvisor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Air scoop on bonnet. Real uk's will have the gubbins on the drivers side of enigine bay for this (exhaust) and different abs unit. etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Oh yeah, and UK's look sooooooo much better stock than j-specs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Oh yeah, and UK's look sooooooo much better stock than j-specs! They look like bloody 4x4s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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