Sydney EP3 thread

[Blackep3]

Welcome Andy

[Poeter]

Thanks guys I'm from the Fairfield/Liverpool area I see quite a few around here and I work in the hills area I've seen two CW's up there as well driving around the home maker centre.

I work at Norwest Business Park. Does your plate begin with BVU by any chance? Drove next to one today while going to work.

[Johnassan]

Thanks guys I'm from the Fairfield/Liverpool area I see quite a few around here and I work in the hills area I've seen two CW's up there as well driving around the home maker centre.

Also from Liverpool Andy! :) see u round!

[candyman]

Same here mate but that wasn't me lol mine starts with BZC. I saw one last week couldn't quite see the plate because I was on my bike sitting in the traffic on Old Windsor Road turning into Celebration Drive.

[candyman]

Also from Liverpool Andy! :) see u round!

About 10 minutes away not far at all. See you around mate!

[Twest]

Same here mate but that wasn't me lol mine starts with BZC. I saw one last week couldn't quite see the plate because I was on my bike sitting in the traffic on Old Windsor Road turning into Celebration Drive.
AHAH that's me mate, I work on Gladstone Rd. I live in liverpool however :)

[Perry]

Thought I'd introduce myself quickly... my name is Andy and I bought a CW EP3R about 2 months ago. Prior to buying it I did a lot of research mainly on the EP3 threads here, and ended put a deposit down at IMG.

Anyway I should be saying thanks to everyone who has contributed their experiences and recommendations about this fantastic car. It definitely makes the 40-50 min daily drive to work a lot more exciting!

And tonight I decided to stop hiding from my computer screen, say hello and start making some friends who drive the same car LOL! I just found that facebook group too so yeah hope to see you guys around cheers :)

Welcome Andy.

[stienerv2]

Welcome Andy, hopefully we can get a meet soon.

[Blackep3]

Next meet fellas will be the clubITR BBQ, who will be going from here???

[Lukezen27]

I'm EP3 just hit 80,000k :)

[Perry]

I just hit 90,000

[JohnO]

I just hit 76000 I like my cars low km :( maybe I should hardpark more often

[Lukezen27]

I just hit 76000 I like my cars low km :( maybe I should hardpark more often

lol

their made well and to be driven hard :)

Why else would Honda set such high ks for the recommended timing belt change hahah

63,000k when I got her a few years back!

[JohnO]

I only like to track but 450 km each time :$

[Blackep3]

I hit 100k

[will13]

120 :(

[keizer_sose]

ITR meet sounds good ,,
Hope to see a few of you guys there (:

[JohnO]

ep3 might be going soon, the buyer seemed keen but trackdya on monday :O whatdo? plus i need to take off the headlights

[Perry]

ep3 might be going soon, the buyer seemed keen but trackdya on monday :O whatdo? plus i need to take off the headlights

sold with everything?

[JohnO]

yeah man im not too bothered to remove parts anymore. i've still got tanabe sway bars front n rear for sale if anyone wants thicker ones. perry dont forget i've still got clips to give you!


fck jax got my work lock nut...****s didnt put it back in the car...

[Perry]

yeah man im not too bothered to remove parts anymore. i've still got tanabe sway bars front n rear for sale if anyone wants thicker ones. perry dont forget i've still got clips to give you!


fck jax got my work lock nut...****s didnt put it back in the car...
Don't worry i haven't forgot about the clips.

[stienerv2]

Next meet fellas will be the clubITR BBQ, who will be going from here???

Finally got work off that day, so im in for sure yo

[Blackep3]

Finally got work off that day, so im in for sure yo

That's great Vic I should have my car outa the workshop by Friday or Saturday, then give it a wash before the BBQ, wanna do a pre meet up??

[stienerv2]

Yeah sure, il organise something tonight. Auburn maccas sound good?

[Poeter]

Yeah sure, il organise something tonight. Auburn maccas sound good?

I'll come out for a bit.

[frambo]

Where the itR meet at anyways boys

[DCZ 18C]

Lane Cove National Park.... lets hope for a good day.. :)

[bluey45]

Weather has been pretty overcast lately. When is the pre meet?

[keepitlow]

looks like its gonna be raining all weekend :(

[stienerv2]

Hey guys pre meet here
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?157905-EP3-Pre-meet-for-ClubItr-BBQ-Sunday-27th-November

[felixR]

looks like its gonna be raining all weekend :(
not according to the forecast.. :)

see you all there

[Blackep3]

not according to the forecast.. :)

see you all there

The sun will be shining all day Sunday, c'mon guys think positive

[stienerv2]

Any of you guys parked outside my house last night?

[Johnassan]

What happened Sydney! We all die? ;P

[keepitlow]

lol we're all hiding :P

[JohnO]

I see you all running around canley area.

Watching afar from my workplace

[bluey45]

We are like ninjas.

[Adjacent]

My car is too Noising to be a ninja.

Mines more like a kamikaze pilot, readying some explosive VTAAAAKKKKK!

[stienerv2]

any of you boys going to jdmyard tomorrow? Also have any of you guys tried hardrace engine mounts?

[bluey45]

any of you boys going to jdmyard tomorrow? Also have any of you guys tried hardrace engine mounts?

Yeah victor I will be going to the Jdmyard tomorrow. I will prob get a new exedy clutch as mine need replacing. What time u going?

[spookz]

I'll swing by to get the Hardrace engine mounts. :)

[bluey45]

Got me a new exedy clutch and some slotted front rotors today at jdm yard. :)
Now need to get them installed!

[spookz]

Got myself the Hardrace engine mounts and a set of Acre rear brake pads. :)

[micka]

I've been living in NSW for about a month (at least my car has lived here for a month, I've been here for just over a week) car's been driven twice to the supermarket, and I'm already down one wind deflector (driver's side)... how much per year do I have to budget for NSW thieving scum?

[Perry]

I've been living in NSW for about a month (at least my car has lived here for a month, I've been here for just over a week) car's been driven twice to the supermarket, and I'm already down one wind deflector (driver's side)... how much per year do I have to budget for NSW thieving scum?

People stealing wind deflectors are uncommon.

[bluey45]

Jeez I never heard of people stealing wind deflectors. That's a first.
How's those wipers Perry? I installed mine and they wipe so mad.

[Perry]

Jeez I never heard of people stealing wind deflectors. That's a first.
How's those wipers Perry? I installed mine and they wipe so mad.

Havent had a chance to install them yet due to the weather =( will probably get it done this weekend and trying to borrow my mates camera for reviews, anyone have a DLSR which I can borrow?

[bluey45]

Havent had a chance to install them yet due to the weather =( will probably get it done this weekend and trying to borrow my mates camera for reviews, anyone have a DLSR which I can borrow?

Good time to put them on Perry. Can test them in the rain lol. :p
Sorry only got a crappy regular digital camera and I can't even find it lol.

[Perry]

Good time to put them on Perry. Can test them in the rain lol. :p

I know I know =)

[onecoop]

People stealing wind deflectors are uncommon.

Jeez - what area do you live in?
The only time ive had stuff flogged off my cars was in Castle Hill in 2 different car parks.

[micka]

Jeez - what area do you live in?
The only time ive had stuff flogged off my cars was in Castle Hill in 2 different car parks.
It was parked in the Castle Hill area, might be a good place to avoid.

I does look like replacement deflectors should be easy enough to come by.

[bluey45]

Sounds like castle hill might be a dodgy area?:confused:

[PeppeX]

I need some new wipers. What special wipers did you get perry?

Bluey45 did you get the Heavy Duty Sports Organic clutch from exedy? Or just a OEM one?

[Blackep3]

Hey pep, I got the heavy duty sports organic clutch for mine, got my new lights in today guys, will have picks up on Facebook and on here bye the weekend if it stays clear

[PeppeX]

Hey pep, I got the heavy duty sports organic clutch for mine, got my new lights in today guys, will have picks up on Facebook and on here bye the weekend if it stays clear

How does it feel compared to OEM? I should really join the FB page haha. Been so busy with uni and work.

[bluey45]

I need some new wipers. What special wipers did you get perry?

Bluey45 did you get the Heavy Duty Sports Organic clutch from exedy? Or just a OEM one?

Hey pepperx. I got Perry the Bosch wipers they just clip on from Ebay( recommend by Danny on the forums) You looking to replace yours? I can send you the link.

I got the exedy sports organic hd clutch but it's replacing my OEM one. I guess I will find out how it is tomorrow when Dede installs it. :)

[PeppeX]

Hey pepperx. I got Perry the Bosch wipers they just clip on from Ebay( recommend by Danny on the forums) You looking to replace yours? I can send you the link.

I got the exedy sports organic hd clutch but it's replacing my OEM one. I guess I will find out how it is tomorrow when Dede installs it. :)

Yeah send us the link :). I am going to dedy next thurs for a service. Did he give a quote on how much changing the clutch would be. Was going to ask him when I go service my car.

[Blackep3]

How does it feel compared to OEM? I should really join the FB page haha. Been so busy with uni and work.

It feels better, a little heavy but I don't notice it much, yes you should join the Facebook page

[bluey45]

Yeah send us the link :). I am going to dedy next thurs for a service. Did he give a quote on how much changing the clutch would be. Was going to ask him when I go service my car.

Cool. Well he quoted me $1100 supply and fit for clutch. I'll find that link for ya.

[bluey45]

Has anyone got the exedy lightened flywheel for the EP3? I'm thinking of getting it installed when I get my clutch done for tomorrow.
How's does it drive with that flywheel compared to OEM?

[Perry]

oh your getting the clutch done tomorrow?

[bluey45]

oh your getting the clutch done tomorrow?

Yeah Perry. Going down to top one but have to get flywheel first at Jdmyard.

[bluey45]

Got my clutch and flywheel done today. the car feels like super responsive and gear change so smooth! Plus also got those slotted rotors installed. my EP3 feels so different! :D

[Blackep3]

How much for the rotors???

[bluey45]

How much for the rotors???

I got my pair of Dba front slotted rotors for $380 at that Jdmyard eoy sale recently.

[keepitlow]

Kev, did you get those ACRE brake pads to go with it as well? :)

[bluey45]

Kev, did you get those ACRE brake pads to go with it as well? :)

Hey dan. Nah I just got a pair of ferrodos for my fronts. how you going with finding replacement parts for your interior? I may need your expertise. :)

[keepitlow]

Hey dan. Nah I just got a pair of ferrodos for my fronts. how you going with finding replacement parts for your interior? I may need your expertise. :)

Hi Kev . . Interior parts are easy to find :) brand new didn't cost that much too, just go http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/

They have everything, even the smallest bolt on your car and delivery time is super fast . . Less than a week :)

[onecoop]

And far cheaper than them and probably just as easy to deal with: www.amayama.com
Direct from Japan to your door. Turn around from enquiry to delivery about 10 days

[Lukezen27]

Guys

Need a working 02 sensor

PM me

[keepitlow]

Guys

Need a working 02 sensor

PM me

Luke.. give Gavin at IMG Imports a call, he can get you one overnight~ : )

[Lukezen27]

Luke.. give Gavin at IMG Imports a call, he can get you one overnight~ : )

Thanks man

I need it cheap as possible not fast as possible haha

Turned off for now but need it replaced and back on before the big Christmas drive up to the Gold Coast to see the folks

Currently getting 450km per full tank on highway driving lol

[keepitlow]

Thanks man

I need it cheap as possible not fast as possible haha

Turned off for now but need it replaced and back on before the big Christmas drive up to the Gold Coast to see the folks

Currently getting 450km per full tank on highway driving lol

Is the 02 sensor for EP3 same as DC5?

lol might be able to try Honda Parts in Atarmon and see how much they sell them for~ : ) i'm quite interested to know as well.. just incase I need it later on..

[onecoop]

Part Number: 36531-PRB-A01? (Japanese part number# for my car, UK PN's are different)

Looks to be around $300 OEM (from Japan)
Id be interested to see what Honda AU want for it since they were double the cost of anything I priced locally and sourced overseas


Conversion to Denso part numbers here.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ACURA-RSX-TYPE-S-02-OXYGEN-SENSORS-NEW-2002-2003-2004-/120531897763?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1042cda3#ht_1683wt_1396

[Lukezen27]

Part Number: 36531-PRB-A01? (Japanese part number# for my car, UK PN's are different)

Looks to be around $300 OEM (from Japan)
Id be interested to see what Honda AU want for it since they were double the cost of anything I priced locally and sourced overseas


Conversion to Denso part numbers here.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ACURA-RSX-TYPE-S-02-OXYGEN-SENSORS-NEW-2002-2003-2004-/120531897763?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1042cda3#ht_1683wt_1396

Thanks Dude

Gee they cost a lot :(


Is the 02 sensor for EP3 same as DC5?

lol might be able to try Honda Parts in Atarmon and see how much they sell them for~ : ) i'm quite interested to know as well.. just incase I need it later on..

Yes there the same

[keepitlow]

Just looking at the diagram.. our car have 2 x 02 sensors on the cat? : ( if so that's $600... oh my~

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/HPL/image_car_large/17S5S01/imge/B__0201.jpg

[stienerv2]

Should be one primary and one secondary. You don't need to change both.

[Mikeyy168]

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=32&cid=101

JDM Concept has theirs for $310 each.

just bought a primary one last week. came in 2 days

[Perry]

Been seeing a FL ep3 around Epping anyone here?

[Twest]

Been seeing a FL ep3 around Epping anyone here?

I work around there, facelift taillights only though.

[Lukezen27]

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=32&cid=101

JDM Concept has theirs for $310 each.

just bought a primary one last week. came in 2 days

I'm going with this one haha
Honda just quoted me $600

[RPS.13]

If you're not in a hurry, order them from amazon.com or ebaymotors.com cheapest ones from memory were approx $140 US, I think it worked out around $170 AUD delivered last time I checked.

I had to order one from JDMYard, $350 as i needed it asap.

[Perry]

I work around there, facelift taillights only though.

OH nah must be a different dude.

[Blackep3]

Hey guys, just wondering who will be up for a meet this weekend before christmass??

[keepitlow]

^^ time for another photoshoot meet! :)

[Perry]

Sounds good.

[stienerv2]

Just spotted a cw ep3 on woodville road. I couldn't roll down my driver window to talk lol

[bluey45]

^^ time for another photoshoot meet! :)

Indeed. the question is when? :D

[bennjamin]

soon ! How about a afternoon/night drive ? Keen to clean the cobwebs from my car lol

[keepitlow]

^^ you didn't sell your car Ben? :)

[Perry]

What Ben your selling?

[keepitlow]

LOL oops... sorry I got someone mixed up, was Nepolian which I saw selling his car.. not Bennjamin :P

[Perry]

Yep I think it was Nepolian your thnking about =).

[keepitlow]

hahaa sorry my bad :P

[bluey45]

Lol you boys :p

[Perry]

hooom moonnn arrrr

[Poeter]

lol get back to work =P

[bluey45]

lol get back to work =P

Lol. Works boring! :D

[Blackep3]

So who is up for a meet/ photo shoot this weekend, I know a few of you guys are keen, hey perry what's that place you suggested??? I think it would be a good place to shoot

[Perry]

So who is up for a meet/ photo shoot this weekend, I know a few of you guys are keen, hey perry what's that place you suggested??? I think it would be a good place to shoot

Rhodes car park at night less people.

[stienerv2]

Top level has very long speed bumps that scratches my b pipe lol.

[Perry]

I was more refering to the lower ground floor thats where all the lights are.

[Blackep3]

Ok perry sounds good, what's everyone doing this Saturday night??

[Adjacent]

Hardpark my car at Livo KKs and pretend people give a shit.

[JohnO]

Yeahhhhhhhh buddy you know the deal parking it adjacent to adjacent

[Brando0np]

heys guys just wondering how many of you are running the injen CAI? cause I just drove home and it was pouring and might have drove over a few puddles. Car seems to be running normally though, is their anyway i could find if the car will have issues from the rain? cheers.

[Perry]

I'm using the same intake for 3 years seems ok with me just drive into a massive puddle and rev the days lights out of the engine.

[stienerv2]

Hey guys, its been awhile since our last meet so i've decided to make another one.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?159282-EP3-meet-Friday-27th-January&p=3200741#post3200741

[bluey45]

Hey guys, its been awhile since our last meet so i've decided to make another one.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?159282-EP3-meet-Friday-27th-January&p=3200741#post3200741

I'm in. :D

[micka]

I've been living in NSW for about a month (at least my car has lived here for a month, I've been here for just over a week) car's been driven twice to the supermarket, and I'm already down one wind deflector (driver's side)... how much per year do I have to budget for NSW thieving scum?
After about a month of driving around sans drivers side wind deflector, my car is now back to normal :)

Thanks to Japan Parts (http://www.japanparts.com/) for super fast and super helpful service :D.

[will13]

Who's going to the HCCNSW meet and greet BBQ on saturday??

[Perry]

What time does is start?

[will13]

10am.

[keepitlow]

spotted lukezen27 after work today :)

you drive your car to work mate?

[Lukezen27]

spotted lukezen27 after work today :)

you drive your car to work mate?

Yeah man

I drive it everywhere :)

Put my hand out but I was a bit late hahah

[keepitlow]

Yeah man

I drive it everywhere :)

Put my hand out but I was a bit late hahah

haha thought you were gonna stop at the lights up the hill, but you did a sharp right corner :)

[Blackep3]

haha thought you were gonna stop at the lights up the hill, but you did a sharp right corner :)

It's called BLAT Danny, Brake Late And Turn

[keepitlow]

it's called blat danny, brake late and turn

rofl..

[damoqupak]

Hey Fellas

is there a place in sydney I can buy front bulbs for my EP3? its a 2002 model.

[bluey45]

Hey Fellas

is there a place in sydney I can buy front bulbs for my EP3? its a 2002 model.

Hey mate,
I got a spare pair of OEM bulbs from my 2003 EP3 as I switched mine to 6000k ones. Your welcome to have them if you want.

[damoqupak]

nice your a champion..

PM me where you'd like to meet I'm free most of tomorrow and always can meet up after work on a weekday..

[bluey45]

nice your a champion..

PM me where you'd like to meet I'm free most of tomorrow and always can meet up after work on a weekday..

Hey damoqupak, why don't you come to the EP3 meet next Friday?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159282

[damoqupak]

Hey damoqupak, why don't you come to the EP3 meet next Friday?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159282

I think I'm busy that day I'm pretty sure I am but I'll look into it.

[bluey45]

I think I'm busy that day I'm pretty sure I am but I'll look into it.

Hey no probs. Just let me know when you free to come pick them up. :)

[kyzz]

yes i was the civic giving you all a good beep in tempe

[NightRyder]

Yo peeps!..what's happening?

Anyone up for a coffee meet? :)

[bluey45]

sup. I'm up for it. :)

[Perry]

When Paul?

[Blackep3]

Who is interested in a Honda meet at kk's livo on the 11th of feb? I know it's a lil bit late for sum, I'll upload details very soon. Ok meet starts at 8pm till 11pm we might be going on a cruise afterwords or will be going to another location for photos and chat Honda

[Adjacent]

Ill be there

[NightRyder]

Perry, looking at maybe a friday night or Saturday morning?

Just feel like hanging out! :)

[Perry]

Perry, looking at maybe a friday night or Saturday morning?

Just feel like hanging out! :)

Sounds good I'm keen.

[keepitlow]

Would anyone know any spray painters in northshore area? want to get my side skirt and rear bumper lip resprayed.. Thank you~ : )

[bluey45]

Would anyone know any spray painters in northshore area? want to get my side skirt and rear bumper lip resprayed.. Thank you~ : )

Hey Danny. Best you pm or call victor. I think he knows someone who can do it pretty good at a good price.

[keepitlow]

^^ really, that's good... I will sms him and see :)

[kenny07]

Hey guys!

just wondering, what is a good brand for headers for a 2002 ep3-r

something with a nice decent power gain...

any suggestions or info would help heaps...

i was planning on buddy club headers, but i was told the quality of the headers arent that great, so i've got second thoughs on them now..

cheers,

[Mikeyy168]

JDM headers are good already kenny

[denrie]

Guys do you know anyone selling or know where to get aftermarket tie rod ends for dc5r because I'm running dc5 coilovers on my EP. Thanks!

[spookz]

Guys do you know anyone selling or know where to get aftermarket tie rod ends for dc5r because I'm running dc5 coilovers on my EP. Thanks!

Denrie,

I may be selling my T1R inverted tie rod ends for the DC5 soon.

If I am selling, I'll send you a pm in about 2 weeks time.

[denrie]

Denrie,

I may be selling my T1R inverted tie rod ends for the DC5 soon.

If I am selling, I'll send you a pm in about 2 weeks time.

Sell it now! Haha nah all good thanks man just let me know =)

[Perry]

OHHH So dc5 front coils are different too?

[spookz]

OHHH So dc5 front coils are different too?

Yeah Perry. The tapered hole on DC5 struts are larger than the ones on EP3 struts. DC5 tie rod ends are required when running DC5 struts. :)

[will13]

are they REQUIRED or PREFERRED ?

[bennjamin]

are they REQUIRED or PREFERRED ?

pretty sure PREFERRED.

Ive fit EP3 suspension to DC5s , and vice versa....only issue is the REAR lower bush....EP3 is slightly thinner meaning if EP3 into DC5 , you can fit or use thin washer , but need to shave DC5 into EP3

[will13]

Thanks ben, I'm very glad i asked. Reason being, is i purchased some tein monoflex for dc5 off the original owner of my ep3, and he's had them on the car before, and i noticed a bit shaved off the lower bush on the rears.

[Timmy_B]

Thanks ben, I'm very glad i asked. Reason being, is i purchased some tein monoflex for dc5 off the original owner of my ep3, and he's had them on the car before, and i noticed a bit shaved off the lower bush on the rears.

might as well give these to a DC5 owner for free...
Thanks Willy

[will13]

Fat chance of that knowing that they fit my car and you'l just wreck them at wakefield :P *cough saturday cough*

[spookz]

I would've thought it's more required. Check out the size difference. Wouldn't the EP tie rod end in a DC5 bracket have heaps of play? http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/typespaz/EPS%20Conversion/100_5616.jpg

[felixR]

hello

[Perry]

Hi Felix.

[will13]

I would've thought it's more required. Check out the size difference. Wouldn't the EP tie rod end in a DC5 bracket have heaps of play? http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/typespaz/EPS%20Conversion/100_5616.jpg

Can anyone confirm? I'm about to put mine in today lol

[will13]

Nevermind - found out today that you do REQUIRE DC5R tie rod ends to fit DC5 coilovers to an EP3. So only my rears are in atm :(

[onecoop]

Why the requirement? If its length you can always get your original ones machined down a touch which you need to do putting coilovers into an EP3 anyhow.

[denrie]

I've got dc5r tie rod ends if you're interested will13.

[Nepolian]

Hello old timers and nooB's! Miss U.......bye!

[Lukezen27]

Hello old timers and nooB's! Miss U.......bye!

You sux George!

[Nepolian]

You sux George!

My honda/toyota balls I do!

[Perry]

My honda/toyota balls I do!

hahah im coming over during the week for a visit.

[stienerv2]

Lol wheres the wrx?

[JohnO]

hes approaching the dark vw side

[Nepolian]

hahah im coming over during the week for a visit.

Im home monday arvo after 3pm or after 430 tue/wed/thur, Im home friday tho.


Lol wheres the wrx?

Nah, old tech :(


hes approaching the dark vw side

Short list but undecided :(

[JohnO]

sti spec r!

[Nepolian]

sti spec r!

No Subaru except for maybe new WRX or BZR.

[stienerv2]

BRZ is only 2 doors, wouldn't your missus care?

[Nepolian]

Apparently not. Wasted my time selling the EP!

[butterfingers]

BRZ is only 2 doors, wouldn't your missus care?


Lol who gives a shit,

"kids go with your mum cos dads only got two doors"

only way to live

[stienerv2]

Apparently not. Wasted my time selling the EP!

Want to buy another one? lol

[Perry]

Im home monday arvo after 3pm or after 430 tue/wed/thur, Im home friday tho.



Nah, old tech :(



Short list but undecided :(

ill buzz ya on friday than

[stienerv2]

hes approaching the dark vw side


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LidQpDI5dls&list=FLhXsdnT4w1EDtHlkrhFdgAQ&index=9&feature=plpp_video

[butterfingers]

GOlf R are nice.

If I didnt have a soft spot for ep3r then a golf r it is.

[JohnO]

GOlf R are nice.

If I didnt have a soft spot for ep3r then a golf r it is.

That's right. Scriro r mate

[butterfingers]

sciroccos gotta grow on me a bit. i like golf R better

[JohnO]

Yeahme too that's why I sold my ep in the first place LOL

[Perry]

Yeahme too that's why I sold my ep in the first place LOL

just slap on a snail on a ep3 and it will be a jap version of a golf R minus the luxuries.

[Philip Lee]

BRZ/86 > Golf/Scirocco R lol

[Nepolian]

Gonna have a good look at the 86/BR before deciding!

[Philip Lee]

so u still have the RB1?

[Nepolian]

so u still have the RB1?

Sure do. Perfect car for dirty kids. Won't get anything nice until they're a little older. Like 18 and have their own car!

[Nepolian]

Hey Phil, I noticed you're selling Rays nuts! Does he know you have them up for sale?

[Perry]

George come back to a honda laa

[Nepolian]

Still have a Honda!

[JohnO]

Wouldn't mind brz/86 if it had a blower would swap my golf in LOL

[Nepolian]

Wouldn't mind brz/86 if it had a blower would swap my golf in LOL

O reallllllay..,..

[Philip Lee]

Hey Phil, I noticed you're selling Rays nuts! Does he know you have them up for sale?

he? who?

yeah my kids love our Odyssey too.

[butterfingers]

gotta teach those kids theres more exciting things in the world than the onboard dvd player..

things like vtec

[NightRyder]

hello, the ol' crew still lives!...lol

[JohnO]

O reallllllay..,..

Yessssshhhrellay






gotta teach those kids theres more exciting things in the world than the onboard dvd player..

things like vtec


more to life than vtec





hello, the ol' crew still lives!...lol

Hello Paul how's it going? We need them old meets back in 2010/11

[butterfingers]

more to life than vtec


is ther??????!!!!1111!!!

[Poeter]

I think I spotted nightryder at norwest business park today.

The only ep3 with side mirror indicators I know of.

[Nepolian]

Yep, it's a daily nowadays!

[NightRyder]

Hello Paul how's it going? We need them old meets back in 2010/11

Hey JohnO, yeah it has been a while. Haven't had time lately as I had been busy. Maybe in a months time we should organise one..



I think I spotted nightryder at norwest business park today.

The only ep3 with side mirror indicators I know of.

Yup, it was me going to Bunnings to get stuff...doing some landscaping you see...hehe

[NightRyder]

Fun and games... :)

http://i49.tinypic.com/2m5cv86.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/35m4h3a.jpg

[SuperSteve]

Parts for sale in sale thread. More parts to come in near future

[Nepolian]

:0 How much more?

[CivicTypeR]

is ther??????!!!!1111!!!

Nah, he's just kidding. He's gotta be.

[CivicTypeR]

I know we have a few EP3 threads, but I think we should have a Sydney based EP3 thread for socializing and Sydney based stuff and leave the other thread for more general stuff.

Secondly, I would like to start a list of Sydney owners so we can keep track of the EP3's in Sydney.

What do you think?

Sydney EP3's.....

1) Nepolian - NHB (GONE)
2) Supersteve - CW
3) NightRyder - CW
4) Perry - CW
5) Jimmy - CW
6) Denrie - CW
7) Chubbysteve - CW
8) Sai_ANN - FL CW
9) Poeter (Ex Philip) - FL CW
10) Paul - Red (GONE)
11) JohnO - CW
12) Koel - CW
13) Twest - CW
14) RaiC - CW (GONE)
15) c1v1c - CW
16) stienerv2 - CW
17) c01567 - CW
18) ekhybrid - CW
19) Will13 - NHB
20) Antv - CW
21) ep3ken - CW
22) PepperX - NHB
23) damoqupak - CW
24) Bennjamin - CW
25) Lukezen - CW
26) nn911 - CW
27) CC1807 - CW
28) Bluey45 - CW
29) TheLunchbox - CW


PS....Please let me know if you want me to add or delete.

Add me please. CW :)

[butterfingers]

add me for the rep points yo CW

[baby_phantom]

Just bought a ep3r 2003 in CW today from IMG picking it up in a week or so CANT WAIT. :) Gavin from IMG excellent guy heaps good on prices cant go wrong.

[bluey45]

Just bought a ep3r 2003 in CW today from IMG picking it up in a week or so CANT WAIT. :) Gavin from IMG excellent guy heaps good on prices cant go wrong.

Hey Congrats. You will love it :D

[NightRyder]

Hey guys, who's up for another coffee meet next month? :D

[CivicTypeR]

I'm down. I've never actually been to one before.

[white_ep3_civic]

Spotted a Black EP3R in Tomago today.

[NightRyder]

Hey guys, Saturday 7th July, coffee meet??

[Perry]

Hey guys, Saturday 7th July, coffee meet??

Morning or afternoon?

[Perry]

Anyone here on king Georges rd tonight?

[NightRyder]

Morning or afternoon?

Hey perry, i prefer morning. :)


Anyone here on king Georges rd tonight?

I was. :)

[Perry]

Hey perry, i prefer morning. :)

Sounds goodfor me

I was. :)

didnt have enough time to chat with the owner at the lights =(

Morning is good for me.

[will13]

Spotted a Black EP3R in Tomago today.

You spotted me :)

What were you doing at tomago haha

[CivicTypeR]

The cruise tomorrow still happening?

[denrie]

Coffee meet still on? I haven't seen anyone in ages! Haven't gone on ozhonda for a while.

[NightRyder]

Sorry guys, few of the old fellows can't make it so might have to reschedule. Who's keen for tomorrow night?

[supersaiyan]

i'm looking to get a car around october! still undecided though dc5r/ep3r? i'm keen on the rear of the ep3 but not too sure about the front! anyways is there anyone here that came from a dc5r to a ep3 or vice versa? would anyone like to point out things that would make me consider getting an ep3r? (things you love about yours) don't really have a mate who owns one to see what it feels like! any help will be appreciated!

[butterfingers]

i'm looking to get a car around october! still undecided though dc5r/ep3r? i'm keen on the rear of the ep3 but not too sure about the front! anyways is there anyone here that came from a dc5r to a ep3 or vice versa? would anyone like to point out things that would make me consider getting an ep3r? (things you love about yours) don't really have a mate who owns one to see what it feels like! any help will be appreciated!

Ep3r is faster than audm dc5. They're exclusive (kinda). Dc5 are everywhere. They attract less police attention.

[doosra]

Hey guys, I recently sold my s2k and starting missing driving a sports car so I decided to get an ep3 which I picked up yesterday. Its too soon to compare the 2 but so far I'm loving it!

[Perry]

Hey guys, I recently sold my s2k and starting missing driving a sports car so I decided to get an ep3 which I picked up yesterday. Its too soon to compare the 2 but so far I'm loving it!

ohhh u had Brusin's old car yeah?
WElcome to the club did u ended up getting coils yet?

[doosra]

ohhh u had Brusin's old car yeah?
WElcome to the club did u ended up getting coils yet?

Yeah that's me. I'm still considering whether to leave it stock cause I don't want to spend too much on mods. Maybe get rear and front sway bars. Do u think coils would make that much of an improvement on the stock sussy? What coils you recommend?

[Perry]

Yeah that's me. I'm still considering whether to leave it stock cause I don't want to spend too much on mods. Maybe get rear and front sway bars. Do u think coils would make that much of an improvement on the stock sussy? What coils you recommend?

arr nice parts for the ep3 isnt that $$$ so you should be ok, I never experienced running my ep3 with stock sussy as it had coils on already so I cant comment much on stock.

[butterfingers]

I reckon ep3 look a tad high without some form of drop. If you were To mod at all, lower it.

[intertia]

Yeah that's me. I'm still considering whether to leave it stock cause I don't want to spend too much on mods. Maybe get rear and front sway bars. Do u think coils would make that much of an improvement on the stock sussy? What coils you recommend?

Depends what you want to do really, OEM coilovers are more than adequate for street use, after market really isn't going to generate anymore grip...unless you drive like a maniac on the street. If you're serious about getting correct tyre contact/camber for track use then you'll need after market coilovers with camber adjustable tops (and camber bolts if you like) for the fronts and camber arms for the rear.

If you just don't like the feel of the OEM coilovers (particularly the amount of body roll) and want a set of good coilovers for not too much $$$ (subjective), you can get a set of Bilstein B14s from http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/ delivered to Aus for less than $1400.

Front/Rear sway bar are a good way to reduce body roll without having to compromise ride quality by using stiffer springs, although dampers with good valving and stiffer than OEM springs probably feel less harsh than the OEM setup.

Really though, it just depends how much you want to spend and what your goals are.


I reckon ep3 look a tad high without some form of drop. If you were To mod at all, lower it.

Lowering the EP3 any further than stock height will introduce bumpsteer (or put the suspension in a position more prone to producing bump steer), and also move the roll centre to a position that's less optimal than stock. Unless you have the necessary components to counter act this effect and the knowledge to put those components to correct use, lowering would actually make the EP3 handle worse. This was just a word of advice in case you're looking to maintain on par or above handling to OEM.

[butterfingers]

Depends what you want to do really, OEM coilovers are more than adequate for street use, after market really isn't going to generate anymore grip...unless you drive like a maniac on the street. If you're serious about getting correct tyre contact/camber for track use then you'll need after market coilovers with camber adjustable tops (and camber bolts if you like) for the fronts and camber arms for the rear.

If you just don't like the feel of the OEM coilovers (particularly the amount of body roll) and want a set of good coilovers for not too much $$$ (subjective), you can get a set of Bilstein B14s from http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/ delivered to Aus for less than $1400.

Front/Rear sway bar are a good way to reduce body roll without having to compromise ride quality by using stiffer springs, although dampers with good valving and stiffer than OEM springs probably feel less harsh than the OEM setup.

Really though, it just depends how much you want to spend and what your goals are.



Lowering the EP3 any further than stock height will introduce bumpsteer (or reduce the , and also move the roll centre to a position that's less optimal than stock. Unless you have the necessary components to counter act this effect and the knowledge to put those components to correct use, lowering would actually make the EP3 handle worse. This was just a word of advice in case you're looking to maintain on par or above handling to OEM.

im aware of this. i have roll centre adjusters. they help abit

[intertia]

im aware of this. i have roll centre adjusters. they help abit

RCAs could potentially correct the RC location issue, but it wouldn't correct the bumpsteer problem, you actually need a coilover with the steering arm mounted lower on the damper body. Even with the RCA you need to actually know how much it moves the arm and location of the RC, if you lower more than the RCA helps then you still have a problem, although not as bad as it would be without the RCA.

[onecoop]

Ive got BC Racing Coilovers in my car with a 25mm drop, additional front castor and adjustable rear camber arms.

It doesnt bump steer or tram track. The 45 series tyres have enough give in them to soak up most of the bumps on the roads, infact its a softer ride than my old EG CRX on a king spring / KYB combo with 205/40-17 tyres.

Fitting the coilovers and dialling in some front camber tightened up the handling no end and got rid of the stock floatiness and nose diving under brakes. The car is 10x nicer to drive and not at all bumpy bouncy and uncomfortable.


What Im trying to say here is a higher spring rate with rebound tuned to suit your driving style along with a very modest height drop can result in a car thats great to drive with very little undesirable side effects.

Any lower than that and be prepared to kiss your mid pipe goodbye - at 45mm drop mine wanted to scrape on anything that looked even slightly raised. Even At 25mm the supermarket carpark still gets me and there are some Westfield car parks that are just a no go zone.

[Milanista21]

hey guys! just got my first Ep3 can you add me to the list please?!?!?

[butterfingers]

Ive got BC Racing Coilovers in my car with a 25mm drop, additional front castor and adjustable rear camber arms.

It doesnt bump steer or tram track. The 45 series tyres have enough give in them to soak up most of the bumps on the roads, infact its a softer ride than my old EG CRX on a king spring / KYB combo with 205/40-17 tyres.

Fitting the coilovers and dialling in some front camber tightened up the handling no end and got rid of the stock floatiness and nose diving under brakes. The car is 10x nicer to drive and not at all bumpy bouncy and uncomfortable.


What Im trying to say here is a higher spring rate with rebound tuned to suit your driving style along with a very modest height drop can result in a car thats great to drive with very little undesirable side effects.

Any lower than that and be prepared to kiss your mid pipe goodbye - at 45mm drop mine wanted to scrape on anything that looked even slightly raised. Even At 25mm the supermarket carpark still gets me and there are some Westfield car parks that are just a no go zone.

isnt that just the best?
i dont envy those who can fly over speed humps, i pity them

[onecoop]

isnt that just the best?
i dont envy those who can fly over speed humps, i pity them

Isnt what just the best? Getting beached on someones driveway after you tried to creep up there on an angle at 2km an hour and then putting foot long scratches in your mid pipe?

No thanks, thats why I only have a 25mm drop now.

[butterfingers]

Isnt what just the best? Getting beached on someones driveway after you tried to creep up there on an angle at 2km an hour and then putting foot long scratches in your mid pipe?

No thanks, thats why I only have a 25mm drop now.

im not that low man. but i do need to take carpark speed humps slow and angled

[black8thgen]

if u guys had the choice to purchase an fn2r over ur ep3r.... would u guys make the change?

[butterfingers]

if u guys had the choice to purchase an fn2r over ur ep3r.... would u guys make the change?

no. not unless its an fd2r

[doosra]

Nope, imo the ep3 is a better looking car. I just about my ep3 and had the option to get a fn2r but decided to go ep3

[Perry]

if u guys had the choice to purchase an fn2r over ur ep3r.... would u guys make the change?

If on the fn2r is cheap cheap meaning close the 10K mark maybe for me if only it's in a few years down the track, I don't like the exterior look of the fn2r but interior I don't mind only as a daily driver though for the comfort. Given I've driven both cars track car EP3 daily FN2R.

[black8thgen]

so say if u had the chance to purchase either an ep3r or fn2r (assuming you don't already own an ep3r), would you guys go the ep3r hands down?

[Perry]

so say if u had the chance to purchase either an ep3r or fn2r (assuming you don't already own an ep3r), would you guys go the ep3r hands down?

I assume your in a market for a ep3 or a fn2r?

[black8thgen]

actually im in the market for an s2k mainly, but they are proving almost impossible to find (not totalled/trashed/20"chromies/over-priced). and i am considering getting an ep3r, fn2r, or dc5r/s as a means of learning how to drive manual properly before i take on a RWD manual without a long history of manual experience (dont really want to end up in a pole or upside down as many have)

[butterfingers]

so say if u had the chance to purchase either an ep3r or fn2r (assuming you don't already own an ep3r), would you guys go the ep3r hands down?

i would have been happy with either one, but now i have the ep3 knowing its actually faster and the looks have grown on me alot, i wouldnt change to an fn2r as an upgrade

[black8thgen]

the one major (probably the only) thing holding me back from an ep3r is the shifter position... just looks so awkward... but from what most people who own one tell me... its in pretty good position in terms of slamming through the gears so i dunno.. might just have to go drive a couple of each and compare

[Lukezen27]

the one major (probably the only) thing holding me back from an ep3r is the shifter position... just looks so awkward... but from what most people who own one tell me... its in pretty good position in terms of slamming through the gears so i dunno.. might just have to go drive a couple of each and compare

Once you get used to it you can't got back :)

[doosra]

Shifter is fine. My previous car was an s2k and I've quickly got used to this

[black8thgen]

doosra do you regret going to the ep3r from the s2k?

[doosra]

Not at all. The reason I sold my s2k initially was because I needed a hard top as I was going to park the car at the station, however I found out that the fuel consumption is really good on the ep3 as well so now I drive to work. The ep3 has enough power and I've always liked the look of an ep3 and wanted something new to excite me again.

[Perry]

s2k and civic R's are both 2 different types of cars coming from owning a s2k and ep3.

[black8thgen]

and which one would u rather if u dont mind me asking =P

[Perry]

and which one would u rather if u dont mind me asking =P

Like I said before they are both 2 different cars each has it's good and bad points sorry I honestly can't say this is better than the other if that makes sense.

[onecoop]

actually im in the market for an s2k mainly, but they are proving almost impossible to find (not totalled/trashed/20"chromies/over-priced). and i am considering getting an ep3r, fn2r, or dc5r/s as a means of learning how to drive manual properly before i take on a RWD manual without a long history of manual experience (dont really want to end up in a pole or upside down as many have)


Thats flawed thinking. With some years of experience you can drive a FWD or AWD car balls out quite easily and not get into trouble - try that in a RWD car with the same HP and you are likely to end up heading up the road sideways and backwards. Ive had Hondas for over 10 years as my daily drive cars (Modified Mazda RX3 and RX7's my fun cars) and in a FWD car in the dry you can easily get away with stupid stuff like pegging it around roundabouts and corners at 60-70km while the tyres are screaming and trying to climb off the wheels, if you even attempted to do that in a RWD car you would just spin out unless you knew exactly what you were doing and had enough HP for a controlled slide/drift.

A lower powered RWD car would be a far better learning step, either that or some control of the right foot.

[bennjamin]

Just to add

Easily the easiest cars to drive are FWD based.
Very neutral and controllable and safer limits compared to awd and rwd of the same
Power to weight ratio.

Ep3 is a great car to master - Gl !

[butterfingers]

word of advice

dont do what onecoop said about 70kph corners rolling on 215/35r18 unless your Tsuchiya. in fact dont run 18s at all.

[black8thgen]

i wasnt planning on doing such acts dont worry lol

[onecoop]

I wasnt suggesting that at all - it requires some real skill to tackle corners fast and safely and those skills you learn on the racetrack not the road.

My point was dont think that learning to drive a FWD Manual will make you a good driver of a RWD Car as they are just not forgiving, especially when the pressure is on or things go a little wrong.

[EG52NV]

Just get a bicycle! They're RWD!

[adam_jdmHEAD]

Hey add me in just purchased one yesterday

[bluey45]

Hey add me in just purchased one yesterday

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forums mate.