Sydney EP3 thread

[Nepolian]

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.

[JohnO]

add me cw. :D

[NightRyder]

Nice job here G. :)

We could use this thread for the meets as well and save us from posting one in the "Upcoming Events", if it's preferred.

[mtonep3]

i think paul with red EP3 sold his, it's in melbourne at a workshop...smashed up... maybe different previous owner, but i know the one in melbourne was from sydney...

[Rai-C]

hypothetically speaking..

if i painted my EP3 candy apple red, or like, airbrushed a tiger onto it.. and dumped it on hektik chromies, installed strobes and neons and retrimmed my interior with snakeskin and suede..

could i still be your friend?

[c1v1c]

Am I eligible for this list? I actually live in Newcastle not Sydney, so really im only a quick drive down the freeway.

[Nepolian]

hypothetically speaking..

if i painted my EP3 candy apple red, or like, airbrushed a tiger onto it.. and dumped it on hektik chromies, installed strobes and neons and retrimmed my interior with snakeskin and suede..

could i still be your friend?

RaiC.....you'd be on nissanpulsar.com LOL!


Am I eligible for this list? I actually live in Newcastle not Sydney, so really im only a quick drive down the freeway.

Added ;)

[patto]

Add me George! Btw I saw you on Fox Valley Rd the other night. Not sure whether you realised it was me

[Philip Lee]

Yeah I'm on the Sydney list. We'll never have a brissy list so syd is the closest for me.

would love to come down for another meet!

[SuperSteve]

Yeah I'm on the Sydney list. We'll never have a brissy list so syd is the closest for me.

would love to come down for another meet!

awesome make a day out of it mate ! drive down and we have a lunch meet then u can drive back home :D hahaha b totally worth it !

[Perry]

Yeah I'm on the Sydney list. We'll never have a brissy list so syd is the closest for me.

would love to come down for another meet!

Just move down to Sydney?

[Philip Lee]

awesome make a day out of it mate ! drive down and we have a lunch meet then u can drive back home :D hahaha b totally worth it !

lol. i'd probably be dead on the way back due to fatigue....


Just move down to Sydney?

no way when i only need to pay $800 per year for insurance haha ;)

[JohnO]

is that for comprehensive Phillip?
getting so ripped living in sydney :( everywhere else its cheaper to park+insuring

[Philip Lee]

yes comprehensive. (with shannons, full NCB, over 30, agreed value $30k with a few mod listed).

[Perry]

lol. i'd probably be dead on the way back due to fatigue....



no way when i only need to pay $800 per year for insurance haha ;)

man i only paid that amount on my S oppose to the EP3 which is more $$$$

[Philip Lee]

in your name or your missus' Perry?

[Perry]

in your name or your missus' Perry?

S - was under my name
EP3 - both but she was under 25 last year ummm time to ring and check if I could get cheaper insurance.

[SuperSteve]

dam i really wanna get with shannons >_<

[c1v1c]

Added ;)

YAY FOR ME!!!!


dam i really wanna get with shannons >_<

Im going to try and get my insurance transfered after this year to them too..

[denrie]

Good thread George. :thumbsup:

[ekhybrid]

Cw ep3!

[k0e1]

great idea george !! meet soon?

[Rai-C]

hey george should we put what area of sydney next to the owners as well? so we can organise meets based with accessibility and convenience in mind, so that more ownders could turn up to these meets?

[Nepolian]

Add me George! Btw I saw you on Fox Valley Rd the other night. Not sure whether you realised it was me

Of course I saw ya, how many Aussies drive EP3's lol! Plus I gave you a 'HONK" :)


hey george should we put what area of sydney next to the owners as well? so we can organise meets based with accessibility and convenience in mind, so that more ownders could turn up to these meets?

Don't think it really matters........people will travel :)

HOW ABOUT A MINI COFFEE MEET JUST TO PUT FACES TO NAMES IN THE W WEEKS?? AND MAYBE DISCUSS A PROPER MEET/OUTING??

[SuperSteve]

haha honk if ur horny

[Perry]

hey george should we put what area of sydney next to the owners as well? so we can organise meets based with accessibility and convenience in mind, so that more ownders could turn up to these meets?

Not a good idea your asking theft to happen stating which suburb we live in.

[EGG80X]

thank god for this thread, so much spam on the other one lol

[patto]

Please add me to the list

Patto - CW

[Rai-C]

Not a good idea your asking theft to happen stating which suburb we live in.

well not specific locations.. more along the lines of.. South West, Eastern Suburbs, North, etc etc

[Perry]

well not specific locations.. more along the lines of.. South West, Eastern Suburbs, North, etc etc

I know what you mean but I prefer not to for arguement sack ;).

[SuperSteve]

Not a good idea your asking theft to happen stating which suburb we live in.

sorry rai im with perry on this 1

[Nepolian]

It is very safe to say that most (70-80%) are in the Western Sydney area. There a some in the North and thats about it.....

Hey guys coffee meet Saturday/Sunday 27/28 March??

Usual place?? Talk about up coming event planning etc..... :)

[Perry]

SOunds good for me.

[ekhybrid]

Add me to the list pls.....

[Rai-C]

count me in for now! details soon! ill bring my camera..

[c1v1c]

Removed my Mugen Twin Loop last night, fitted up my J's Racing axle back, just to see how it looks as I that is the exhaust I will be running when I track the car, fitted pretty snug to the Mugen center pipe which I was pretty happy with. Going to take it for a quick run this afternoon to see if I can feel any difference, anyone got thoughts on this?

Also got a few other goodies due to arrive over the next few days in preperation for the Shift Performance Track Day, who else is going?

[c01567]

It is very safe to say that most (70-80%) are in the Western Sydney area. There a some in the North and thats about it.....

Hey guys coffee meet Saturday/Sunday 27/28 March??

Usual place?? Talk about up coming event planning etc..... :)

add me! - CW

btw whats the usual place? lol

[chubby steve]

hey guys if we r gonna have any meets in the next 3mths did sme1 want 2 cme pick me up or can i still get booked 4 driving if im pushing the car 2 a meet :)

[Nepolian]

Removed my Mugen Twin Loop last night, fitted up my J's Racing axle back, just to see how it looks as I that is the exhaust I will be running when I track the car, fitted pretty snug to the Mugen center pipe which I was pretty happy with. Going to take it for a quick run this afternoon to see if I can feel any difference, anyone got thoughts on this?

Also got a few other goodies due to arrive over the next few days in preperation for the Shift Performance Track Day, who else is going?

J racing would probably give u a better response all round and a little louder!

As for track day......you have some of the sickest kents from here going :p


add me! - CW

btw whats the usual place? lol

Ok will add ya!

Usual place being Gloria Jeans, homebush. We can cruise up together if u like! :)

[Nepolian]

hey guys if we r gonna have any meets in the next 3mths did sme1 want 2 cme pick me up or can i still get booked 4 driving if im pushing the car 2 a meet :)

Im sure theres someone over ur way......

[c1v1c]

J racing would probably give u a better response all round and a little louder!

As for track day......you have some of the sickest kents from here going :p


You hit the nail on the head Nepolian, the response is really noticeable, and the sound of it is great (dont think its street legal :zip:)..

When are you guys leaving to go to Wakefield? As I might wanna meet up and cruise down with if your leaving on Sunday.

[bradb16a]

please add me to the list moving back to newcastle in the next 4 week:) im over these country roads out at parkes......

[ulq-507]

im the one drive ep3 in sydney...

[SuperSteve]

J racing would probably give u a better response all round and a little louder!

As for track day......you have some of the sickest kents from here going :p



Ok will add ya!

Usual place being Gloria Jeans, homebush. We can cruise up together if u like! :)

yeah nepolian is a sick sick man !

[denrie]

Saw a black EP3 in Victoria st. today, also a stock CW in Cumberland Hwy. Anyone here? :)

[Antv]

add me cw. :D

johno youre the guy always driving around canley?

btw add me :) CW

[Nepolian]

You hit the nail on the head Nepolian, the response is really noticeable, and the sound of it is great (dont think its street legal :zip:)..

When are you guys leaving to go to Wakefield? As I might wanna meet up and cruise down with if your leaving on Sunday.

Yaeh, we'll do the 6am at orange grove thing....what do you think steve?

c1v1c....we can meet up at hornsby/pennant hill shell if u like?


please add me to the list moving back to newcastle in the next 4 week:) im over these country roads out at parkes......

Cool! added!


yeah nepolian is a sick sick man !

Only half as sick as you.....any sicker you'd be driving a fully sick chameleon pulsar!


johno youre the guy always driving around canley?

btw add me :) CW

Added!

[SuperSteve]

Yaeh, we'll do the 6am at orange grove thing....what do you think steve?

c1v1c....we can meet up at hornsby/pennant hill shell if u like?



Cool! added!



Only half as sick as you.....any sicker you'd be driving a fully sick chameleon pulsar!



Added!

hahaha hey i use to try a pulsar ! i must b fully sick ! !

yeah what time did we meet at orange grove last time, was it 5:30 or 6 ?? would b awesome to leave orange grove mc donalds by 6 so get their a lil early for a fully sick breaky feed

[Nepolian]

hahaha hey i use to try a pulsar ! i must b fully sick ! !

yeah what time did we meet at orange grove last time, was it 5:30 or 6 ?? would b awesome to leave orange grove mc donalds by 6 so get their a lil early for a fully sick breaky feed

We met at 6am......maybe I should camp out at ur place :p

Brekky would be good. Maybe 5.45am get quick feed and run :)

I forgot u had a pulsar......SSS at that....sheesh Steve....EP3 + SSS = SO MUCH SICKNESS.......OH.....I just fainted!!

Haven't used that word this often since I was hangin out with my peeps at Bankstown kebab shop!!

[SuperSteve]

We met at 6am......maybe I should camp out at ur place :p

Brekky would be good. Maybe 5.45am get quick feed and run :)

I forgot u had a pulsar......SSS at that....sheesh Steve....EP3 + SSS = SO MUCH SICKNESS.......OH.....I just fainted!!

Haven't used that word this often since I was hangin out with my peeps at Bankstown kebab shop!!

hahahaha u like homus ???

yeah 5:45 would b perfect. Quick feed and chat b4 the long drive :thumbsup:

Also, ur gonna b fainting when u see the rear of my car on track day. I got a surprize for ya ;)

[NightRyder]

Is this 6AM Sunday or Monday morning you guys planning to meet?

[JohnO]

is it sus when i left my car outside my garage for 40 or so minutes and a fn2r with 4 guys in it just parking outside my house? it was just wtf...possible theft?? they were there for awhile ...

[NightRyder]

they were probably checking your car out and talking car stuff as they would, comparing features/parts may be.

Wouldn't be too concerned. :)


far is it sus when i left my car outside my garage for 40 or so minutes and a fn2r with 4 guys in it just parking outside my house? it was just wtf...possible theft?? they were there for awhile ...

[JohnO]

independent rear suspension.

[ep3ken]

Add me to the list :)

[Philip Lee]

+ momo and recaro

[denrie]

What did you get done to your car Steve? :P You're so confidant George will stay behind you. AHAHA

[chubby steve]

its a massive big fully sick wing isnt it

[SuperSteve]

here is a hint

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzshhh hhhhhhhhhhhhbahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[denrie]

What is it? AHAHA

[JohnO]

stickers in the engine bay?

[Rai-C]

2 Jay-Z's and Nas?

[Nepolian]

here is a hint

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzshhh hhhhhhhhhhhhbahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

What......a shish kebab? You eat that don't you??

[Nepolian]

Also, ur gonna b fainting when u see the rear of my car on track day. I got a surprize for ya ;)

Steve have a good look............................this is as close a you are gonna get?

[denrie]

Ahahahaha

[SuperSteve]

Steve have a good look............................this is as close a you are gonna get?

what the ?? did someone rebadge a back tarago with honda and type r badges ?? woahhhhh hectic :P:P

[Nepolian]

what the ?? did someone rebadge a back tarago with honda and type r badges ?? woahhhhh hectic :P:P

As opposed to ur rebadged tarago?? :p

[SuperSteve]

As opposed to ur rebadged tarago?? :p

:P last week b4 track day. I got lil things to get done but so far im all ready :) also i saw the street cred thing :( im jealous

[Nepolian]

:P last week b4 track day. I got lil things to get done but so far im all ready :) also i saw the street cred thing :( im jealous

Me too, I'm gonna go and get a packet of 'black dust' and throw it over my wheels!

You gonna do the 'Thing' this week??

Paul and I are thinkin about staying down there night b4. What do u think?

[SuperSteve]

Me too, I'm gonna go and get a packet of 'black dust' and throw it over my wheels!

You gonna do the 'Thing' this week??

Paul and I are thinkin about staying down there night b4. What do u think?

hmmm

u know much rougly it is ??

i dont know man ill b pretty vulnerable while im asleep. Last thing i want is to b taken advantage of !

[NightRyder]

Steve, my guess we'd be looking at paying no more than $40 each.


hmmm

u know much rougly it is ??

i dont know man ill b pretty vulnerable while im asleep. Last thing i want is to b taken advantage of !

[SuperSteve]

Steve, my guess we'd be looking at paying no more than $40 each.

hmmm sounds pretty interesting. Ill talk with my mate im coming up with if his keen for this night over ill do it but if his gonna drive up on monday morning ill come up with him so his not alone hehe

[Perry]

Guys dont know if ur going to reply here or on my other thread

This is the problem
I think my driver side engine mount is completely busted car was running fine today till like 30mins ago when the whole car just started vibrating pretty bad just like when you install hard core engine mounts. Can anyone confirm if it is or not and is it still safe for me to drive to like Hanny's 30mins drive from my place?

[Philip Lee]

The driver side mount has oil so do u have any spills?

[Perry]

The driver side mount has oil so do u have any spills?

Yep it all out :( but doesnt cause those vibration which im describing?

[Nepolian]

It'll be fine perry, just fix the busted 1.

[Perry]

It'll be fine perry, just fix the busted 1.

Guess ill be taking half day off tomorrow GG.

[NightRyder]

Steve, just let us know if you and your mate are coming up on Sunday and what time is best to meet to go, so we can make the appropriate arrangements. :)


hmmm sounds pretty interesting. Ill talk with my mate im coming up with if his keen for this night over ill do it but if his gonna drive up on monday morning ill come up with him so his not alone hehe

[JohnO]

steve post a pic of your car!

[TOUGE-ITR]

Hey guys, thought I'd post. Had a dc2r before but now I got a CW ep3.
Never really see much on the road, probably cause I don't go out much. Hahah.
Anyway, hope to see some of you guys around.

[c01567]

Hey guys, thought I'd post. Had a dc2r before but now I got a CW ep3.
Never really see much on the road, probably cause I don't go out much. Hahah.
Anyway, hope to see some of you guys around.

zomggggggg me 2!!!! traded up about 2 months ago

[Philip Lee]

So which one is better?

I originally wanted a dc2r but couldn't find 1 in a good condition so ended up buying a ep3.

[Antv]

So which one is better?

I originally wanted a dc2r but couldn't find 1 in a good condition so ended up buying a ep3.

lol that why i got an ep3 as well.

[TOUGE-ITR]

So which one is better?

I originally wanted a dc2r but couldn't find 1 in a good condition so ended up buying a ep3.

Hrmmm.... Hard to say really. You do notice the difference in power tho.
Each car has it's pro's and cons but I can say I'm not disappointed with my choice. The only thing I don't really like about the ep3 is the seats it comes with. There's not much support there compared to the dc5 seats.
I think the k20 isn't as torquey as the b18 when not engaged in vtec tho but I think that's due to the fuel economy achieved from the car.
All in all, it's an excellet package of a car. Initial turn in on the dc2r seems to be alot sharper when entering at 100kms or more around a 90 degree corner but both cars have no problem keeping the line.
I can't really comment on much more, haven't gone to natio and op that much in my car yet. In the process of making a cage for it.

Just a question, has anyone taken their dash of yet?

[c1v1c]

Hrmmm.... Hard to say really. You do notice the difference in power tho.
Each car has it's pro's and cons but I can say I'm not disappointed with my choice. The only thing I don't really like about the ep3 is the seats it comes with. There's not much support there compared to the dc5 seats.
I think the k20 isn't as torquey as the b18 when not engaged in vtec tho but I think that's due to the fuel economy achieved from the car.
All in all, it's an excellet package of a car. Initial turn in on the dc2r seems to be alot sharper when entering at 100kms or more around a 90 degree corner but both cars have no problem keeping the line.
I can't really comment on much more, haven't gone to natio and op that much in my car yet. In the process of making a cage for it.

Just a question, has anyone taken their dash of yet?

Havent removed the dash, though there isnt much left inside mine lol..

[TOUGE-ITR]

Haha, nice. I've got most of the sound dedening out. There wasn't much in there tho, there's like a thick foam behind the dash I want to remove and also the heater box and all the a/c lines. I also Want to remove my head unit and use that double din space to mould some defi's in there.

Might start a build thread. Lol

[Philip Lee]

Might start a build thread. Lol

good idea. sound like a nice little project.

[TOUGE-ITR]

I'll start taking photos once I get into it. :) I'll need everyone's knowledge though. Lol.

[c1v1c]

Here is mine from a few weeks back, a litlle more has been removed since then

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/c1v1c_93/P2270147.jpg

After the Shift Performance track day, I will be doing some wire tucking and a few other things inside the car.

[TOUGE-ITR]

Looking good man. Does it have carpet in it? Are you running a/c and all that?

[c1v1c]

Looking good man. Does it have carpet in it? Are you running a/c and all that?

Yeah front carpet is still in the car, AC/PS are still both in the car..

Main focus now is to get it engineered.. because as I said that pic was a few weeks ago and I have dont more since..

[c01567]

Hrmmm.... Hard to say really. You do notice the difference in power tho.
Each car has it's pro's and cons but I can say I'm not disappointed with my choice. The only thing I don't really like about the ep3 is the seats it comes with. There's not much support there compared to the dc5 seats.
I think the k20 isn't as torquey as the b18 when not engaged in vtec tho but I think that's due to the fuel economy achieved from the car.
All in all, it's an excellet package of a car. Initial turn in on the dc2r seems to be alot sharper when entering at 100kms or more around a 90 degree corner but both cars have no problem keeping the line.
I can't really comment on much more, haven't gone to natio and op that much in my car yet. In the process of making a cage for it.


I find the ep3 has heaps more torque and power... but dc2r puts it to the ground much better. the handling on the ep3r is less direct in feel and looser due to the steering. the seats i actually find as a plus as i have to wear a suit during the week its a pain sitting in the dc2r seats and creasing everything! also the bolsters don't get as fked! but sure if you're hard core the dc2r seats def better for holding ur bum in place.
the power delivery is alot smoother in the k20 with no "kick" when the vtec hits (yo).

other comparos, the engineering in the ep3 is way diff, everything just feels so much newer even though in years the ep3 is only 1-2 years newer than the dc2r in terms of interior design, how shit fits, the look of the engine bay etc. but thats all subjective.

for those saying that they can't find a dc2r in good condition, i think there are still plenty with good engines, and good chassis... and stuff is cheaper to replace on the integras.

[EGG80X]

anyone here with a cw and cf bonnet?

[chubby steve]

anyone here with a cw and cf bonnet?

yeh ive got the buddy club 1 i love the look

[chubby steve]

put my hasport mounts in yday makes a big diff no movement of the motor at all beta take offs : ) only slight vibration at idle

[Nepolian]

put my hasport mounts in yday makes a big diff no movement of the motor at all beta take offs : ) only slight vibration at idle

Hi there :) slight vibrations.....wait till u drive at constant speeds.....lol.

[c1v1c]

Hey George, Go see the guys at Shift, you won something yesterday at the track day.

I finished the day doing a 1.13.945

[mtonep3]

Whens the next wakefield track day?
me and my mates and planning a road trip up to the NSW for a wake field track day some time this year... :)

[Perry]

Hey George, Go see the guys at Shift, you won something yesterday at the track day.

I finished the day doing a 1.13.945

Any pics from the day?

[akajonz]

Hey George, Go see the guys at Shift, you won something yesterday at the track day.

I finished the day doing a 1.13.945


Thanks to me no? We were .1 sec apart. Haha, i need more power! that last session was the highlight of the day for me.

[chubby steve]

Hi there :) slight vibrations.....wait till u drive at constant speeds.....lol.

its actually not bad at all i dnt have a problem with it

[Nepolian]

Hey George, Go see the guys at Shift, you won something yesterday at the track day.

I finished the day doing a 1.13.945

Good job Richy!

What did I win? Why did I win? was it a lucky door prize?


Whens the next wakefield track day?
me and my mates and planning a road trip up to the NSW for a wake field track day some time this year... :)

Not many that comes up, can go on a speed of the track day. Given enough notice, I'm sure the Sydney guys will/can make a day of it :)


its actually not bad at all i dnt have a problem with it

LOL Steve, ur too hardcore and I'm gettin old!

[chubby steve]

LOL Steve, ur too hardcore and I'm gettin old!

im as hard as they cme:cool:

so wat was steve's big suprise was it those 1 1/2 year old headers finally got fitted

[typ02r]

add me plz

[Perry]

Alright who owns EPK20A I want your rims heheheh

[Philip Lee]

what is it?

[tmy]

c1v1c owns EPK20A :)

[Perry]

what is it?

His got the P1's I want Phil.

[Philip Lee]

brick + jack? hahahahahhahahaaaaaa

disclaimer: i am only joking.

[SuperSteve]

*burP*

[Nepolian]

*burP*

I think ur larger than usual fingers slipped lolz.....

Hangin for that coffee meet........?

Whats doin?

[SuperSteve]

yeah mate im hanging for a coffee meet ! I gotta get a few things off u aswell :P

[Perry]

Sounds good.

[c01567]

whats happening fellas whens there gonna be a meet?

[Mez]

Hay joined about a month ago, just letting you know live in Syd with an EP3.

[denrie]

Hay joined about a month ago, just letting you know live in Syd with an EP3.

Welcome, how do you like it so far? When did you get it and any mods?

[JohnO]

i think we need a meet, cause ive never been.

[Mez]

Got it last year, its awsome can't afford any mods just yet still an apprentice but it came with a spoon B pipe and muffler.

[Perry]

Got it last year, its awsome can't afford any mods just yet still an apprentice but it came with a spoon B pipe and muffler.

Where do you work?

[Mez]

Where do you work?

A machine shop in Brookvale as a Machinist/fitter.

[Perry]

Cool might see around I work around the area =)

[Nepolian]

coffee this sat morning.....maybe at rhodes shopping centre. Anyone??

[denrie]

Sorry I won't be able to make it.

[Antv]

hey everyone,

where is a good place to cruise? im sick of going rnp all the time lol.

We should have a meet/cruise one day.

[SuperSteve]

coffee this sat morning.....maybe at rhodes shopping centre. Anyone??

Sounds awesome, gotta check with the boss first then get back 2ya mate

[SuperSteve]

hey everyone,

where is a good place to cruise? im sick of going rnp all the time lol.

We should have a meet/cruise one day.

Try old pacific hwy. Nice cruise through their aswell as a awesome pie shop :) but yeah I think a ep3 meet/cruise is definitely due

[Perry]

coffee this sat morning.....maybe at rhodes shopping centre. Anyone??

Dont mind having a catch up on Sat morning.

[Antv]

Try old pacific hwy. Nice cruise through their aswell as a awesome pie shop :) but yeah I think a ep3 meet/cruise is definitely due


cheers mate

[c1v1c]

Why dont you all come to http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?130759-June-6th-2010-Newcastle-amp-Sydney-Cruise-to-The-Entrance.. Hopefully my car will be back on the road by this time.. With a few lil surprises.. Here is a taste http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?131853-C1V1C-s-Lil-Project

[Perry]

Anyone was on Burwood Rd last night someone honked at me didnt know who it was??

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys.
Sydney EP3 owners ! 2morrow if ur free come on down to Olympic park for a lunch meet ! We will be going to ribs n rumps. Food is awesome ! I'll b there at 12:00. Come on down and talk ep3 with the boys aswell as having a awesome feed !
Partners welcomed aswell ( for those under the thumb hehe )
Hope 2 cya all their !

[c01567]

argh will try make it might have to be somewhere at 1 but i'll try stop by

[NightRyder]

Doh!...this is what I get for not being on OH much...

...

Woohoo!...hopefully I will be able to make the next one... :)

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys.
Sydney EP3 owners ! 2morrow if ur free come on down to Olympic park for a lunch meet ! We will be going to ribs n rumps. Food is awesome ! I'll b there at 12:00. Come on down and talk ep3 with the boys aswell as having a awesome feed !
Partners welcomed aswell ( for those under the thumb hehe )
Hope 2 cya all their !

Hey guys gonna postpone this for another weekend. Keep ur eyes peeled for the next date. Sorry about any inconvenience caused :(

[c01567]

who was at max brenners tonight :P

[Perry]

Who own EP.3XXX?? saw him on Friday morning up north?

[Perry]

Who own EP.3XXX?? saw him on Friday morning up north?

[EGG80X]

Who own EP.3XXX?? saw him on Friday morning up north?

[Nepolian]

Who own EP.3XXX?? saw him on Friday morning up north?

[Philip Lee]

Who own EP.3XXX?? saw him on Friday morning up north?

(Perry will probably delete all these.... lol)

[Perry]

Indeed was checking if it was anyone here LOL.

[Nepolian]

Whats up Sydney peeps, whats new! You all up for a meet, greet 'n' a little cruize??

[Antv]

who was on hume highway (lansvale- in front of shift performance place) early today? had dark tints at front too....couldnt see nothing.

[Antv]

and i must ask

Who own EP.3XXX?? saw him on Friday morning up north?

lol

[jazza9388]

Whats up fellas, had a JDM CTR for the last year...nice to know there are so many real drivers left in the world. N/A all the way! Want to ask a quick question...I have a '02 JDM CTR with custom exhaust manifold and custom built cat, Mugen Twin Loop exhaust system and a Mugen CAI. Also have DBA slotted rotors all round, Project Mu Street pads, braided Teflon coated brake lines and BuddyClub adjustable suspension, with a set of 80%Pirelli P Zeros...ok now that you are all filled in and on the same page, lets get down to the matter at hand. Having a convo the other day with a mate of mine and he reckons a Stock Mk5 Golf R32 (DSG) would beat my car 0 - 100, quatermile and he went as far as to say around the track...please tell me that isn't the true, at least not around the track? Let me know what you boys reckon, maybe hit me back with some of your specs, some quatermiles, 0 - 100s, anything really just wanna know i am not going to humiliate myself the next time we head to the track together. I have faith in my car and i would take my CTR over his 'FAT' Volkswagen any day. BTW if anyone is interested, may be hitting up Wakefield in the next couple of weeks. Thanks, Cheers

[Antv]

Whats up fellas, had a JDM CTR for the last year...nice to know there are so many real drivers left in the world. N/A all the way! Want to ask a quick question...I have a '02 JDM CTR with custom exhaust manifold and custom built cat, Mugen Twin Loop exhaust system and a Mugen CAI. Also have DBA slotted rotors all round, Project Mu Street pads, braided Teflon coated brake lines and BuddyClub adjustable suspension, with a set of 80%Pirelli P Zeros...ok now that you are all filled in and on the same page, lets get down to the matter at hand. Having a convo the other day with a mate of mine and he reckons a Stock Mk5 Golf R32 (DSG) would beat my car 0 - 100, quatermile and he went as far as to say around the track...please tell me that isn't the true, at least not around the track? Let me know what you boys reckon, maybe hit me back with some of your specs, some quatermiles, 0 - 100s, anything really just wanna know i am not going to humiliate myself the next time we head to the track together. I have faith in my car and i would take my CTR over his 'FAT' Volkswagen any day. BTW if anyone is interested, may be hitting up Wakefield in the next couple of weeks. Thanks, Cheers

what?

cheers
antv

[jazza9388]

Dunno how else to ask bro? Do you reckon that a stock R32 is quicker than a modded ctr?

[Antv]

well just from looking at the r32's specs
v6 3.2L
184kw@6300
320nm@2500-3000

but it weighs much more than the ep3 1510-1530kg compared to ep3 1210kg

i say ep3 would hand it down.......then again its not stock vs stock so your mate can use that against you if he loses (most likely he will lose lol)

but then again if it was stock vs stock its not fair comparing a 3.2l 6cyl and a 2.0L 4cyl engine......but i reckon a stock ep3 will still have good chance in being quicker around the track

have faith in the CTR brother.

[jazza9388]

100% faith bro...just wanted someone else's opinion. How much power do your reckon the exhaust system can give? Also what sort of time do you think my car would be pulling 0 - 100 km/h, haven't timed it yet, what does your do if you don't mind me asking....

[Philip Lee]

i think standing start, R32 with DSG would be faster than our car.

around the track, it'll depends on what track but i'd dare say at a dry Wakey, EP3 should be faster over a lap.

[p3p5y]

If it helps for comparison's sake, I've been up against a MK VI R32 on both the track (Wakefield) and on the strips (Eastern Creek).

EP3: Stock as a rock
R32: Had a CAI mod

On the drag strips, I am able to take off faster than the R32 and stay in the lead for a while. Once we both hit 3rd gear, the R32 surges ahead to win the race - I believe torque on the R32 pulled it ahead while my lack of top end power caused me to fall behind.
On the track, the EP3 ended up being faster as I am able to exit corners a lot faster than the R32 due to reduced weight and the Type R handling. The R32 was a more heavier car and did catch up to me on the straights but around the bends the EP3 was a lot more agile.

However it all comes down to driver skills - my notes are in no way a solid indication that one car is better than the other - I am just merely laying down the facts of what happened when I went up against an R32 so that you can make up your own judgement.

[icecrm]

What is going on syd peeps. Havnt been on for a while. Just read the thread an caught up on what the gaps have been lately

[EP3-IK20AI]

who was at max brenners tonight :P

which max brenner??

[c1v1c]

Whats up fellas, had a JDM CTR for the last year...nice to know there are so many real drivers left in the world. N/A all the way! Want to ask a quick question...I have a '02 JDM CTR with custom exhaust manifold and custom built cat, Mugen Twin Loop exhaust system and a Mugen CAI. Also have DBA slotted rotors all round, Project Mu Street pads, braided Teflon coated brake lines and BuddyClub adjustable suspension, with a set of 80%Pirelli P Zeros...ok now that you are all filled in and on the same page, lets get down to the matter at hand. Having a convo the other day with a mate of mine and he reckons a Stock Mk5 Golf R32 (DSG) would beat my car 0 - 100, quatermile and he went as far as to say around the track...please tell me that isn't the true, at least not around the track? Let me know what you boys reckon, maybe hit me back with some of your specs, some quatermiles, 0 - 100s, anything really just wanna know i am not going to humiliate myself the next time we head to the track together. I have faith in my car and i would take my CTR over his 'FAT' Volkswagen any day. BTW if anyone is interested, may be hitting up Wakefield in the next couple of weeks. Thanks, Cheers

My 1st Track Day I managed a 1.13.945 on a damp track, check here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?131853-C1V1C-s-Lil-Project) as it has the results and Mods my car had at the track, I was pleased.

[c01567]

which max brenner??

st ives?

[EP3-IK20AI]

st ives?

Twas me then....

[icecrm]

Hey guys

who has had their clutch changed here.

I am in need of recommendations of location as i just got qouted $800 for Labour only.

i need to do it kinda asap as i have put it off for so long now. really need to get it done this week

[oongie]

you'd be looking at 100 an hour minimum 5 hour job...
800 is a bit on the steep side though...
Where did you get your quote from?

[icecrm]

hanny's performance

[Perry]

hanny's performance

I got my quote from there too coz they have to dropped our sub frame to change the clutch.

[EG5]

Hey guys

who has had their clutch changed here.

I am in need of recommendations of location as i just got qouted $800 for Labour only.

i need to do it kinda asap as i have put it off for so long now. really need to get it done this week

Go to top one @ arncliffe .
under $600 incl labour , flywheel machining and gearbox oil

[icecrm]

I got my quote from there too coz they have to dropped our sub frame to change the clutch.

Did you end up getting yours changed Perry?

[Perry]

Did you end up getting yours changed Perry?

Not yet dude but I do need one very soon like you just waiting for my mounts at the moment.

[denrie]

I've got mine changed. Get the Exedy Sports Organic. Yeah Hanny's are charging too much. I'd get it done at Top One as well.

[icecrm]

yeah

looks like thats the plan. im still tossing up between exedy sports organic or Competition Clutch on offer form JDM yard

[Philip Lee]

I've got mine changed. Get the Exedy Sports Organic.

not too extreme compared to OEM?

[denrie]

It's only abit stiffer on the pedal than stock. Bites a whole lot more. Perfect for street.

[c01567]

who was at proconcept today! green P

[Perry]

I've got mine changed. Get the Exedy Sports Organic. Yeah Hanny's are charging too much. I'd get it done at Top One as well.

Did you changed the fly wheels as well?

[denrie]

Nah I didn't. Just machined it.

[denrie]

Anyone got rear brake pads they're selling?

[c01567]

what pads are same as ep3?
dc5? s2k?

[Perry]

Nah I didn't. Just machined it.

umm thinking should I upgrade the fly as well since the box is open any suggestions?

[denrie]

Yes they're both the same. You have rear pads for sale?

[denrie]

I'm not to sure Perry. I reckon the ORC clutch and flywheel is good. I like the stock EP3 flywheel.

[GEG]

i did my clutch 3 weeks back i think?

1100 including labour, clutch, flywheel machining, and oil.

it's a long job, because the subframe has to be dropped, to get the gearbox down.

i went with the exedy sports organic, for the first few days it was really heavy, but it quickly loosened up, and is a tad heavier then stock. if you want to match how yours feels currently, that's the one to go for.

[denrie]

Did yours shutter alot?

[GEG]

Feels fine, just a little heavier than OEM, but no strange sounds or otherwise

[denrie]

Ahh kk thanks. When I first put it in, it shattered quite abit. After about 10,000km's it feels like my clutch went alot softer.

[Perry]

Which Fellow member did I spotted tonight sorry couldnt have a good chat, I'm sure your on here no wipers and with the rims I like too?

[jyh888]

i did my clutch 3 weeks back i think?

1100 including labour, clutch, flywheel machining, and oil.

it's a long job, because the subframe has to be dropped, to get the gearbox down.

i went with the exedy sports organic, for the first few days it was really heavy, but it quickly loosened up, and is a tad heavier then stock. if you want to match how yours feels currently, that's the one to go for.

Where did you get it installed? $1100 seems quite cheap...is that including parts aswell?

[GEG]

It's in the second line, you didn't have to look far for the answer to your question

[jyh888]

It's in the second line, you didn't have to look far for the answer to your question

You didnt answer my first question....

[GEG]

Transmission place in eastern sydney, not sure the name

[iQQ]

have any of you guys got your car tuned with DR HONDA? thinking of driving my car up to sydney for a tune.

[Perry]

have any of you guys got your car tuned with DR HONDA? thinking of driving my car up to sydney for a tune.

From what I know his a very good builder, not sure about tuning?? when are you planning on coming to Sydney?

[EGG80X]

so does anyone have a spare stock ecu they want to sell?

[iQQ]

in about a month to two? when my cars all ready to run

[HKBape]

After reading the last few threads about new clutches, i LOLed cuz i just recently purchased an 02' ep3r which i had for 3 days and the clutch shat itself while i did some very spirited driving T_T good time to give hannys a call..

[JohnO]

i think its time for a possible ep3 cruise/meet anyone?

[Nepolian]

i think its time for a possible ep3 cruise/meet anyone?

Soon mate! Either a cruise or dyno day or both. Just waiting for a few old timers to get their stuff together :)

[NightRyder]

Soon mate! Either a cruise or dyno day or both. Just waiting for a few old timers to get their stuff together :)

Coffee Meet? :)

[Nepolian]

Current members.....

1) Nepolian - NHB
2) Supersteve - CW
3) NightRyder - CW
4) Perry - CW
5) Jimmy - CW
6) Denrie - CW
7) Chubbysteve - CW
8) Saianne - FL CW
9) Philip - FL CW (Token Sydney member)
10) Paul - Red
11) JohnO - CW
12) Koel - CW
13) Twest - CW
14) RaiC - CW
15) c1v1c - CW
16) Patto- CW
17) c01567 - CW
18) ekhybrid - CW?
19) Bradb16a - NHB
20) Antv - CW
21) ep3ken - CW

Weekend no good 4 me atm....... :(

[i-vtec]

anyone have stock ep3 shocks that they want to sell ?

[PeppeX]

WHO HAD THEIR EP3R Parked in moree st at Gordon! SO sexy!

[Perry]

Coffee Meet? :)

I'm up for that.

[c1v1c]

I will def come meet all you guys very soon.. Just waiting to finish the latest mods (prob going to be end of July before it is finished), then ill hit up for a coffee meet.

[chubby steve]

any of u guys going 2 eastern creek next wednesday

[white_ep3_civic]

Anyone here on Camden Valley Way this arvo? Spotted them just coming out of the 40 kmh roadworks part

[white_ep3_civic]

Steve I thought you were welling your ep3?

[JohnO]

spotted ep3 canley vale road today, nice exhaust btw and wheels what brand was the exhaust i think it just a silver polished not the titanium ones.

[chubby steve]

i was but i changed my mind decided 2 throw sme more money into hey any1 invented a money tree yet

[Nepolian]

i was but i changed my mind decided 2 throw sme more money into hey any1 invented a money tree yet

I have, but it only makes about $50 a year. Will let you know when I find a bigger one!

[HKBape]

hey quick question.. does anyone kno how to take off the black bracket where the license plate is?

[Nepolian]

hey quick question.. does anyone kno how to take off the black bracket where the license plate is?

Two 10mm bolts and some pulling from memory.....lolz, its been almost 3 years aye!

[Philip Lee]

Two 10mm bolts and some pulling from memory.....lolz, its been almost 3 years aye!

i think this is it. definitely some pulling. unsure about bolts but that's 2 years ago.

[mtonep3]

all i did was pull... looks 10x nicer without it

[chubby steve]

got the car tuned yday just thought id share the results

[Perry]

ohhhh what have you done Chubby steve?

A little dip around 4000rpm.

[Nepolian]

Good job Chubbs!


ohhhh what have you done Chubby steve?

A little dip around 4000rpm.

Oops 4k, I'd say it is where they kicked in the dyno.

[Nepolian]

Afternoon coffee meet this Sunday at Homebush?? CITR guys are having one there??

[NightRyder]

Afternoon coffee meet this Sunday at Homebush?? CITR guys are having one there??

Sounds good but not sure if I can make it. :(

Will see closer to the day.

[c1v1c]

Afternoon coffee meet this Sunday at Homebush?? CITR guys are having one there??

Might be there with Timmy

[JohnO]

what time you guys going??

[Nepolian]

its a 12o'clock meet

[nny911]

hey guys got my ep a month ago, just installed a gruppe m ...loving the car. hope to perv on ur cars in a future meet!

[NightRyder]

Ok, shuffled things around, who's in for a coffee meet tomorrow morning in Homebush?

[Nepolian]

Im good! See you there! We'll meet @ usual place then meet up with the CITR guys yeah? How about 11.30 for us? I cant stay long, have something on after 2.

[c1v1c]

Ill def be there.. so i guess ill see you guys

[JohnO]

Where abouts is the coffee place guys? Could I come as well

[Nepolian]

Where abouts is the coffee place guys? Could I come as well

@ Glorious Jeasus next to maccas, subbies etc....

Of course you can come....open invite :)

[NightRyder]

Im good! See you there! We'll meet @ usual place then meet up with the CITR guys yeah? How about 11.30 for us? I cant stay long, have something on after 2.

Indeed...see you there!

Hmmm...now thinking whether I should go early for some breaky....


Where abouts is the coffee place guys? Could I come as well

Woohoo!...will be good to see a new EP face!..haha

[SuperSteve]

how was it fellas ?? sorry i couldnt make it !

[JohnO]

slept in missed out on some coffee.

it was good since it was my first meet, where were you steve? was looking forward for some hooning tips from you.

[NightRyder]

how was it fellas ?? sorry i couldnt make it !

hey steve, it was alright actually, we missed ya! :)

[chubby steve]

hey guys any1 up 4 a cruise b4 the 26th of july

[NightRyder]

I'm down!..depending on day of course. :)

[JohnO]

if i can repaint my rear bumper im down for it. ****ing careless people in shopping centres...

[Nepolian]

I'd be up! What u thinking?

[Twest]

I'm down, get my car back on saturday. Johno man same problem, careless a$$holes in shopping centers reversing into my rear bumper... =='

[Nepolian]

I'm down, get my car back on saturday. Johno man same problem, careless a$$holes in shopping centers reversing into my rear bumper... =='

Too right! My front end got hit too :(

[denrie]

How's your cars guys? I'm on a world trip again! Be back at the end of the month! LOL I miss my car already!

[Perry]

Guys I know this topic might been covered before but I cant find the info. What's needs to be done to fit a Facelift front bar + grill to our pre face lift model?

[Philip Lee]

Guys I know this topic might been covered before but I cant find the info. What's needs to be done to fit a Facelift front bar + grill to our pre face lift model?

you will need to get a facelift front bar and grill lol

you might need the top radiator plate thingy becos that's different (the piece that holds the bumper to the car on the top of the bumper, it's black for FL) i think you can get them from Honda dealer as it should be the same as EU FL.

15193

[Perry]

ummmm Pre face lift has the same plate tooo interesting this is goin to be fun.

[Philip Lee]

ummmm Pre face lift has the same plate tooo interesting this is goin to be fun.

not 100% sure but i recall pre FL ones are body coloured and might be diff size.

[Perry]

I'll check tonight cant get it now its raining where I am. But from radiator support wise it looks the same as preface lift unless its like the same case as the EK civics.

[Philip Lee]

Yeah have a look, cos i bought one of those plastic for my friend when i was in Japan so i'd think they are different. FL seems to have 6 clips between grill and plastic cover while the pre FL has 4 (both have 4 clips between plastic cover and chassis).

but you should be able to order it from Honda dealer so wouldn't be a big problem.

[Perry]

Phil had a quick look last night on some pics didnt get a chance to look into the whole thing, "Predator" was on my mine the whole time when I got home than gave in and told my gf lets go and watch a movie.

Judging by the pics from the one you posted and comparing with a pre face lift model they look the same just the just colour coding is different between the part where the radiator and grill.

[Philip Lee]

there are definitely 2 extra clips on the FL bumper. maybe you can do without them.

[Perry]

Going by these 2 pics

15210

15211

extra bolts where the grill is because of the grill is wider I might be wrong but the over all of the bar should bolt up since the headlights are a direct fit I think.

[chubby steve]

for any1 thats interested

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120595867174&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[SuperSteve]

why u selling bro ?

[Nepolian]

He's de-modding bro......going for the oem jdm fully sick look!

[chubby steve]

dnt need it gonna run it no headers straight off the head nice and loud hahaha

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, its that time again where we all meet up :)

I have a few suggestions.....

1) Old pac cruise to Norah Heads in the central coast again.
2) Meet up for a feed and photo shoot in Syd.
3) Dyno day.

I don't wanna complicate things too much. So not too many suggestions :)

I'll vouch for Norah heads cruise.

Thinking of a late August, early September!!

[flubbar]

Hey guys, its that time again where we all meet up :)

I have a few suggestions.....

1) Old pac cruise to Norah Heads in the central coast again.
2) Meet up for a feed and photo shoot in Syd.
3) Dyno day.

I don't wanna complicate things too much. So not too many suggestions :)

I'll vouch for Norah heads cruise.

Thinking of a late August, early September!!

i'm up for a cruise to norah's head. if not..the the feed and photoshoot. dyno day...i'd juss shame myself with a stocky~ :P
timing sounds good. hopefully not on sept 4th, coz thats my birthday and i'd hate to miss out on the cruise.

[JohnO]

i havent been to an all ep3 cruise but all 3options sound good man or combine 2 and 3 would be awesome

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys, its that time again where we all meet up :)

I have a few suggestions.....

1) Old pac cruise to Norah Heads in the central coast again.
2) Meet up for a feed and photo shoot in Syd.
3) Dyno day.

I don't wanna complicate things too much. So not too many suggestions :)

I'll vouch for Norah heads cruise.

Thinking of a late August, early September!!

I'm all good for all boss !

[IP_Freely]

Hey all,

Wasn't going to really introduce myself until i read through the whole 700+ pages of the ep3 thread haha, dunno why but anyway

Name's Kevin had my fl ep3 for 3 months now got it from IMG and loving every bit of it, i'm a noob when it comes to this car and especially driving manual as i've only been driving the stick for 3 months.

This thread along with the other ep3 thread has been great its given me a lot of info in regards to the car, i'd be happy to come along to the meet if you were to allow noobies haha

Cheers guys
Kev