Differences: TYPE SH vs. BASE models

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Download 2001 Honda Prelude Brochure

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• 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)

• Click here to decode your VIN (5th generation)

Features respective to Type SH models that are different from base models:

• 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

• Suspension parts: Steering rack, front upper arms, front knuckle, front subframe, radius rods, rear sway bar, left rear trunk liner, trunk floor, downpipe, b pipe, axles, yaw rate sensor

• Various additional sensors

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

• No 3rd brake light in the rear deck

• Spoiler w/3rd brake light

• 5 Spoke rims (comes with Red "H" center caps)

• Round ring on shift boot

• Round style shift knob

• Courtesy lights on door panel

• Leather Seats (in Canada)

• Different shocks/struts

• Oil filter is higher up on engine block

• Body colored side and rear mouldings/lips

• Type SH decal on the rear trunk

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Examples shown below: (pictures sourced from the web)

1. VIN # / Engine Code / Transmission Code - Specific to Type SH
   
   
   
   
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2. Type SH Rear Decal
   
   
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3. ATTS Light in Gauge Cluster (usually seen when you start the car)
   
   
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4. Type SH Painted Lips (smooth finish) - Sides & Rear Lip [base model = textured charcoal colour]
   
   
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5. Type SH 5-Spoke Wheels (with red "H" center caps). SE Models from Canada came with black "H" center caps
   
   
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6. OEM Spoiler - Type SH models came with spoilers from the factory - this eliminated the need for the 3rd brake light positioned on the rear deck (between the rear speakers). Therefore Type SH came with rear decks without the hole for the light.
   
   
   
   
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7. Type SH Knob & Boot Collar (round). Base models had a square boot collar that was respective to its shift knob.
   
   
   
   
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8. Type SH - Steering Wheel Notch (3) vs Base (2)
   
   
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9. Type SH Door panels
   
   
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10. Type SH Suspension Components (pictured below is driver side)
    
    
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11. Type SH Underside
    
    
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12. Honda Prelude Brochure - Specifications: Base vs Type SH