Ep3 Type R

[fatcivic0_0]

Hi guys does anyone on here own the almighty EP3 type r model civic i just wanted to know if you guys have any problems with them what you think is good about them (and bad lol) and roughly how much you purchased it for and if it would be possible post up sum pics of them as im looking to purchase one soonish maybe and just wanted to know peoples thoughts on them thanks.

[Spicey]

Yeah, I would be quite interested in hearing peoples opinions on them also.

Subscribing...

[RxAMZ]

Mine is cuerrently on a boat :)

So Im in the same boat as you atm, but I'll let u guys know when it arrives

[fatcivic0_0]

lol so there are no current people out there with EP3 as of yet ?

[Tofu]

i know of one getting compliance done right now...should be ready in 2 weeks

[Chi]

When i went to check one out i had a few issues with it.

- Engine bay is cramped compared to dc5

- Recaros arent "buckety"

- Standard Black foot pedals rather than the usualy metal with rubber gromet type ones.

[bennjamin]

checked a couple too.

*worn interior
* loose shift linkage / shift feel
*doesent feel "tight" like the old EK9 or DC2R
Im getting a test next sat so ill post here.

[Encor3]

checked a couple too.

*worn interior
* loose shift linkage / shift feel
*doesent feel "tight" like the old EK9 or DC2R
Im getting a test next sat so ill post here.

get pics ?

[fatcivic0_0]

Thanks for the input so far any more help on this subject from anybody is greatly welcomed but seem like there isnt really very many around as of yet and there are a couple of minor issues 2 but not really all that bad.

[IN73GZ]

ive seen 2 driving on the street already, couldnt believe it

[flipstar]

r they onli coming out in hatchback or r they coming in sedan as well???

[aaronng]

checked a couple too.

*worn interior
* loose shift linkage / shift feel
*doesent feel "tight" like the old EK9 or DC2R
Im getting a test next sat so ill post here.

Yeah, EP3s were treated as daily drivers, so the interior has a lot of wear. The shift linkage is extra long in order to reach the high shifter location. Also, that is the reason why it doesn't feel tight. The long linkages means that the shifter bushings have to be softer so that there is some tolerance to avoid slight misalignment. That makes the shifter feel looser than the B series box.

[NightRyder]

If those in Sydney saw the one at Edward's then there is a chance the compliance will take a while. Hence no one in Sydney has one to own and drive as yet, not sure why Sydney is so delayed compared to other states as I have been told.

As mentioned, the EP3 Recaro's are not tight like the EK9's due to the fact these were designed in Europe (ie. UK) to fit 'big' people. And so for the Japanese market, they just used the UK Recaro design.
The engine bay (also as mentioned) is tight and compact compared to the DC5 but then again it (EP3 engine bay) is tight like the Jazz's engine bay.

It also has the "Type-R" word mechanically engraved on the brake calipers just like the new mainstream CTR.

I think I would still prefer the EP3 than the new CTR. :)

[IN73GZ]

ive seen the hatch out n about and i swear i saw the sedan in west ryde last night, a white one, if it wasnt genuine then the look a like kit certainly had me fooled...looked hot