New Silver 2005 EP3

[keizer_sose]

Hi Guys. I just got a new Silver 2005 EP3 (I call him Silver Boy as I already own a red one) and thought I give the brake callipers a new look. Let me know what you think. Thanks

[lolmclol]

+25kw

[DC5.Raven]

You have two EP3s!?

[EKVTIR-T]

Silver is the best ep3 colour

Nice man

not keen on red brakes though

[dc2screama]

Silver ep! Froth

[keizer_sose]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I ordered a Gruppe M intake a few weeks ago and hope to get it this week. I already have a 5zigen Pro Racer A-Spec exhaust and would like to know what my next Mod should be to give me the best bang for buck. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks

[keizer_sose]

Yes. Here is a pic of my red one.

[davetry]

Yes. Here is a pic of my red one.


Did you have those wheels painted that colour or are the a factory option? If so, powder coated or just a 2pac paint?

[keizer_sose]

Did you have those wheels painted that colour or are the a factory option? If so, powder coated or just a 2pac paint?

I had them completly rebuilt and painted by this guy. He does a great job and not expenssive.
http://www.allmag.com.au/contact.html

[davetry]

I had them completly rebuilt and painted by this guy. He does a great job and not expenssive.
http://www.allmag.com.au/contact.html

Thanks, unfortunately I'm in Brisbane so he's not a viable option, but I'm definitely going to get it done soon as mine have been sprayed numerous times by previous owner/s and they're awful.

[curtis265]

nice car, i'm also considering DIY red brakes, did you notice good gains from it?

[keizer_sose]

nice car, i'm also considering DIY red brakes, did you notice good gains from it?

Thats why I done them in Red. Everyone knows its the fasted colour.

[davetry]

I had them completly rebuilt and painted by this guy. He does a great job and not expenssive.
http://www.allmag.com.au/contact.html

Thanks, unfortunately I'm in Brisbane so he's not a viable option, but I'm definitely going to get it done soon as mine have been sprayed numerous times by previous owner/s and they're awful.

[kenny07]

why do you have 2 EP3s?

having just one is already awesome.. but not you!

you're awesome x2!!!

[stienerv2]

Ask Poeter he has 2 too

[keizer_sose]

:thumbsup:My Gruppe M intake arrived yesterday so I thought I would install it last night. It took a little over two hours. According to Gruppe M this is a new and improved version which addresses some of the fitment issues that the earlier versions suffered from. After taking it for a drive, all I have to say is that it left me without speech (speechless). The sound and performance is unbelievable and worth every cent.

[kenny07]

Ask Poeter he has 2 too

i dont know who Peoter is.. but man... i want 2 EP3's now!! :/

[kenny07]

:thumbsup:My Gruppe M intake arrived yesterday so I thought I would install it last night. It took a little over two hours. According to Gruppe M this is a new and improved version which addresses some of the fitment issues that the earlier versions suffered from. After taking it for a drive, all I have to say is that it left me without speech (speechless). The sound and performance is unbelievable and worth every cent.

is the fitment issue that you mention the section where the scoop fits...

coz my scoop and that panel area seems to be coming off.. and when i pop up my hood... it scoop and bonnet scratches... :(

[keizer_sose]

is the fitment issue that you mention the section where the scoop fits...

coz my scoop and that panel area seems to be coming off.. and when i pop up my hood... it scoop and bonnet scratches... :(

The scuttle (the piece that the scoop clips on to) fits perfectly which I secured to the windscreen with some double sided tape provided. I needed to remove about 2mm's off the right hand side of the scoop with a file to give it good clearance.

[kenny07]

The scuttle (the piece that the scoop clips on to) fits perfectly which I secured to the windscreen with some double sided tape provided. I needed to remove about 2mm's off the right hand side of the scoop with a file to give it good clearance.

yeah i think my scuttle is just getting loose... guess i need to place new double side tape of the scuttle and hope for the best...

[keizer_sose]

yeah i think my scuttle is just getting loose... guess i need to place new double side tape of the scuttle and hope for the best...

You could try a small bead of black silicon. I'll do that if I have any problems later.

[frambo]

I'm jelous hahaha, a darker coloured rim will bring The calipers out , imo u sort that out soon :)

[Boznian]

Where did you buy this silver ep3 from? its c package yeh?

[martymil]

A so your the one that brought it, I bought a white one from him 2 weeks earlier.

[Icebox]

did you check the body in and out for rust? i heard from a mate when he went to have a look at the silver one you bought that its been in an accident, uneven paint and that theres rust appearing in the underbody?

but other then that! car looks Mint! Gruppe one of the Best mods ever invested or the ep3!

[keizer_sose]

I'm jelous hahaha, a darker coloured rim will bring The calipers out , imo u sort that out soon :)

Do you think I should get my original wheels painter black or should I get something like this

[keizer_sose]

Where did you buy this silver ep3 from? its c package yeh?

I got it from Xtreme Mototor Sports. 32K on the clock with de-registration papers

[keizer_sose]

did you check the body in and out for rust? i heard from a mate when he went to have a look at the silver one you bought that its been in an accident, uneven paint and that theres rust appearing in the underbody?

but other then that! car looks Mint! Gruppe one of the Best mods ever invested or the ep3!

All I noticed was light surface rust under rear. No actual rust and no accident history at all. Some small paint touch-ups then again it is a 7 year old car and can be expected I supose.

[Adjacent]

Double check everything man. I know a guy that bought an EP3 from there, 4 weeks later it was in need of a new engine.

[Poeter]

hey how much do gruppem goes for nowadays? are they still going for 1k+?

[kenny07]

hey how much do gruppem goes for nowadays? are they still going for 1k+?

yeah i think they still are...

i got mine for 1k..

[keizer_sose]

hey how much do gruppem goes for nowadays? are they still going for 1k+?

I got it from xPosed.com.au. $908 plus $180 delivery from Japan. It took less than 2 weeks to arrive. I also purchased the silicon hose from ebay $140 delivered from the UK. This also took less than 2 weeks to arrive. I used contact velcro to fix the intake to the rear panel so no vibrations and easy removal for cleaning.

[butterfingers]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I ordered a Gruppe M intake a few weeks ago and hope to get it this week. I already have a 5zigen Pro Racer A-Spec exhaust and would like to know what my next Mod should be to give me the best bang for buck. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks

u already have a red ep3 i'd assume you'd know what u wanna do with ur 2nd one...

[keizer_sose]

u already have a red ep3 i'd assume you'd know what u wanna do with ur 2nd one...

I’m always open for suggestions. Im thinking of installing a Toda Header or BYP PLM Header. I’m waiting for a call-back from BYP on stock availability. If anyone knows much about either I'd like to hear about it. I don’t mind spending the extra money if it’s worth it for the Toda?

[butterfingers]

I’m always open for suggestions. Im thinking of installing a Toda Header or BYP PLM Header. I’m waiting for a call-back from BYP on stock availability. If anyone knows much about either I'd like to hear about it. I don’t mind spending the extra money if it’s worth it for the Toda?

why u get 2 ep3 anyway?

issue with Toda isnt the price, its the delivery times and customer service

[kenny07]

I’m always open for suggestions. Im thinking of installing a Toda Header or BYP PLM Header. I’m waiting for a call-back from BYP on stock availability. If anyone knows much about either I'd like to hear about it. I don’t mind spending the extra money if it’s worth it for the Toda?

i just got PLM headers from BYP! great customer service...

headers are great too... im sure enjoying them! :D

[kenny07]

why u get 2 ep3 anyway?

issue with Toda isnt the price, its the delivery times and customer service

arent Toda headers like very expensive? i think i see them at JDMconcept going for 1.5+

@_@

[butterfingers]

arent Toda headers like very expensive? i think i see them at JDMconcept going for 1.5+

@_@

yea they are, but the effort and hassles involved in actually getting it into your hands from the time u place the order is horrible, even worse than the fact its 1.5k

[kenny07]

I got it from xPosed.com.au. $908 plus $180 delivery from Japan. It took less than 2 weeks to arrive. I also purchased the silicon hose from ebay $140 delivered from the UK. This also took less than 2 weeks to arrive. I used contact velcro to fix the intake to the rear panel so no vibrations and easy removal for cleaning.

i got mine for 1075 exact but i know where i got it off.. because i didnt make the purchase...

my friend made the purchase because he got one aswell.. so yeah

[keizer_sose]

i just got PLM headers from BYP! great customer service...

headers are great too... im sure enjoying them! :D

I had a good chat with the guys at BYP today and found them very helpfull. Did you have a KPro installed prior to getting the PLM header?

[kenny07]

I had a good chat with the guys at BYP today and found them very helpfull. Did you have a KPro installed prior to getting the PLM header?

nope!

[keizer_sose]

Hi Guys. I'm thinking of ordering this Toda Header and would like to know if anyone is using them what Cat do you recommend.

[keizer_sose]

yea they are, but the effort and hassles involved in actually getting it into your hands from the time u place the order is horrible, even worse than the fact its 1.5k

I just got my new Toda Header today. Leo is a great guy and has them in stock. He beat the best price I found on line and the best thing it was completly hassel free.
His details are:

Leo Lazich.
Sales Director.
M: 0416298633
INT Distribution Pty Ltd
PO Box, 254, Eastwood. 2122.

Cant wait to get them on next week.

[unl3a5h]

nice! quality mods going on this beast

[keizer_sose]

nice! quality mods going on this beast
Thanks. K Pro next. Any recommendations on Tuner?

[kenny07]

I just got my new Toda Header today. Leo is a great guy and has them in stock. He beat the best price I found on line and the best thing it was completly hassel free.
His details are:

Leo Lazich.
Sales Director.
M: 0416298633
INT Distribution Pty Ltd
PO Box, 254, Eastwood. 2122.

Cant wait to get them on next week.

how much did it set you back?

[kenny07]

i wanted to get Toda headers at one point, but i see the price for it.. and it scares me...

so i opted for PLM headers which are still good i guess...
:D

[Mikeyy168]

yea they are, but the effort and hassles involved in actually getting it into your hands from the time u place the order is horrible, even worse than the fact its 1.5k

im assuming you get it through TODA AU?

i can get them to aus quick ;P

[Mikeyy168]

Thanks. K Pro next. Any recommendations on Tuner?

http://www.insightmotorsports.com.au/

gotta be careful with a lot of tuners - can fk you engine sideways...

[Mikeyy168]

i wanted to get Toda headers at one point, but i see the price for it.. and it scares me...

so i opted for PLM headers which are still good i guess...
:D

PLM tend to replicate higher end headers. you get the same gains with PLM mate

[Mikeyy168]

I had a good chat with the guys at BYP today and found them very helpfull. Did you have a KPro installed prior to getting the PLM header?

get your ECU last. its like... $1000 per tune. you'd want everything in there before a tune!

[keizer_sose]

how much did it set you back?

I got them for $1400 including delivery (Sydney Area) That was over $100 cheaper than RHD Japan and it saved me 2-3 weeks at least. Leo is a legend. He can also supply other accesories like K Pro V3 and various brands of engine mounts just to name a few.:thumbsup:

[keizer_sose]

http://www.insightmotorsports.com.au/

gotta be careful with a lot of tuners - can fk you engine sideways...

Thanks. I've heard a lot of good things about insight.

[Mikeyy168]

they did my brothers egb18c and b20b. they're the only one he trusts.

[keizer_sose]

Just wondering if anyone has installed a Toda Header into an EP3 before. I found a DIY on getting the old header out but couldnt find anything on putting a Toda in. I have it booked in for install next week at Haks Performance Exhaust but thought if its easy I would do it myself on the weekend.

[iQQ]

no diy but getting the bolts in will give you a massive headache! helps if you have small hands

[keizer_sose]

no diy but getting the bolts in will give you a massive headache! helps if you have small hands

Thanks. I'll get Haken to install it that way he can replace the flex pipe with a 100 cell high flow cat.

[baby_phantom]

I bought Tegiwa headers a exact replica of toda headers for $400 brand new in the box, i installed mine in my front yard didn't take long at all pretty much straight forward.

[keizer_sose]

I bought Tegiwa headers a exact replica of toda headers for $400 brand new in the box, i installed mine in my front yard didn't take long at all pretty much straight forward.

Did you install it without a Cat?

[keizer_sose]

I bought Tegiwa headers a exact replica of toda headers for $400 brand new in the box, i installed mine in my front yard didn't take long at all pretty much straight forward.

BTW where did you get your Tegiwa header from?

[baby_phantom]

It dont come with a cat its a race header its catless, i bought em of someone for $400 but if u buy it of the tegiwa site its like $530 or somthing shipped

[keizer_sose]

It dont come with a cat its a race header its catless, i bought em of someone for $400 but if u buy it of the tegiwa site its like $530 or somthing shipped
I know they are both catless however I plan to run mine with a cat. Something like this

[keizer_sose]

Hi Guys. Ijust got my Toda header installed by Haks at Performance Exhaust Centre. These guys really know their job. All tig welded. The low and midrange power gains are fantastic.I now need to change my engine mounts and would like some oppinions on good engine mounts. Thanks