EP3 Type R

[ep3_ctr]

Hey mate, nice car in my opinion you would get more money if you sold the parts and put it back to stock and sold the car. Like to sell the mugen gear :p ?

And just something I have to get off my chest....how the heck can 2002 model EP3's have 25,000kms. It is so bull. And I have see that many EP3's with such little kms for a car that is nearly seven years old. On average a person drives 15,000km per year so do the maths 105,000kms average. And they are such awesome cars who wouldn't drive them for miles and miles

Sorry if I offend any one, just wanted to raise a point which I think is valid.

well car is immaculate and i have the auction papers also, car was a rating 5A with 22,000 kms and i will provide the auction sheet to the prospective buyer. Just need a ballpark figure of what its worth these days?

Think of it this way, in tokyo if your travelling less than 20kms its quicker to take a bike so i really doubt that a person does 15000 kms a year :)

[panda[cRx]]

There are a few way to find out what km the car has done .
1) One way have a look in the glove box and there should be a sticker in there when the major service is done. PICS to come soon

in the glove box?
never seen workshops put the sticker in the glovebox before :confused:

[stoj19]

well car is immaculate and i have the auction papers also, car was a rating 5A with 22,000 kms and i will provide the auction sheet to the prospective buyer. Just need a ballpark figure of what its worth these days?

Think of it this way, in tokyo if your travelling less than 20kms its quicker to take a bike so i really doubt that a person does 15000 kms a year :)

Yeah I believe you :) as I said at the end "It is also bad for the true EP3s with genuine Kms" but there are so many that aren't genuine and it just bloody annoys me.

[EP3EVA]

thinking of selling my ep3. What do you think i should advertise for?

2002 Model - 25000 kms

Mugen Double Loop Exhaust
Mugen Airbox
Carbon Front Sway Bar
Rear Sway Bar
Endless Brake Pads
Razo Gear Knob
JVC Deck
Top of the range Pioneer Speakers throughout
Carbon Tweeter Mounts
Recent Service
Rays Gram Lights - 57 Maximum - 17 inch unmarked perfect condition
HKS FCON IS

I would buy it for 30k for the spec of your now!!!!

Only if i have 30k and no EP3 myself!

thats just me giving you a idea..

your the 1st onwer??


did it come with all the parts??


And if you dont mind me asking why are you selling such a fine setup EP3 R??

[EP3EVA]

Yeah I believe you :) as I said at the end "It is also bad for the true EP3s with genuine Kms" but there are so many that aren't genuine and it just bloody annoys me.

Find the sticker!!

hehe all in japanese work yeh along the line there 24,000km ans 2 years there too!!! that all.


http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9343/dscn2866ig5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/dscn2866ig5.jpg/1/w1024.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img172/dscn2866ig5.jpg/1/)

[Philip Lee]

thinking of selling my ep3. What do you think i should advertise for?

2002 Model - 25000 kms

Mugen Double Loop Exhaust
Mugen Airbox
Carbon Front Sway Bar
Rear Sway Bar
Endless Brake Pads
Razo Gear Knob
JVC Deck
Top of the range Pioneer Speakers throughout
Carbon Tweeter Mounts
Recent Service
Rays Gram Lights - 57 Maximum - 17 inch unmarked perfect condition
HKS FCON IS

would love to see some pics of the car!!!

[bradb16a]

im trying to upload some pic know....

[Mugen_B16B]

i got mine with 28k, i was also thinking thats pretty low, ill go through all the paper work to see if its true

[EP3EVA]

im trying to upload some pic know....


hmm what kind of pic's your talking about?

you still selling parts for ep3??

[bradb16a]

;2133730']in the glove box?
never seen workshops put the sticker in the glovebox before :confused:
that because you cars KM are are not correct .. and well that's why your on a forum so you can learn.

these pics are of my car ... i got my car last jan with 51400km and is a 12/2002 build
pic is of my gove box it say H16 is a 2004 and its done 28291km so in two years do the maths 14145km.. i got the car in australia with 51250 in 2008 so unlease it sat in are are yard for two year the km are full of shit....

my car was a 4.5 but to get a 4.5 it has to be clean not accident or paint history and km under 100000km.... my car should have had 99018km..... the pic they importers show you can be any car just the colour your after...

So as long as you by learn something who cares.... ep3 are sick but the km are not what they say they should be... you get what you pay for and you should not base the km of a car when buying any car... condition is everthing...

[EP3EVA]

that because you cars KM are are not correct .. and well that's why your on a forum so you can learn.

these pics are of my car ... i got my car last jan with 51400km and is a 12/2002 build
pic is of my gove box it say H16 is a 2004 and its done 28291km so in two years do the maths 14145km.. i got the car in australia with 51250 in 2008 so unlease it sat in are are yard for two year the km are full of shit....

my car was a 4.5 but to get a 4.5 it has to be clean not accident or paint history and km under 100000km.... my car should have had 99018km..... the pic they importers show you can be any car just the colour your after...

So as long as you by learn something who cares.... ep3 are sick but the km are not what they say they should be... you get what you pay for and you should not base the km of a car when buying any car... condition is everthing...

hmm i only got the blue sticker but no white like yours....what did it mean than? my k's are 65,xxx when i got it last Nov

[SuperSteve]

so are the km's turned back by someone in japan ?? or by the importers we buy our car off ??

[EP3EVA]

Hmm..do stock EP3 and EP3 R share the same headlight bulbs?

yeah i got a stock EP3 headlight,thats why i ask!

[blk_shadow]

I got both white stickers (1 big and one small, just like in that picture attached) i got 15,000kms there printed.

but the small sticker is basically not filled in at all. I got the car at 41xxxkms now. and its '05 model.

[Mugen_B16B]

stock ep's have H4 bulbs, ep3r HID headlights

[EP3EVA]

stock ep's have H4 bulbs, ep3r HID headlights

So your saying they share the same bulbs??

Sorry,im just making sure things!!

[egads]

he is saying aus delivered 5 door EU civic is h4
if you dont have hid/smoked ctr headlights, you will have the 5 door eu civic headlights and thus utilise the standard halogen h4 bulb.

ep3 ctr smoked headlights use a xenon HID bulb

[stoj19]

so are the km's turned back by someone in japan ?? or by the importers we buy our car off ??

The importers buy the car off so they can flogg them off with less KMs and make more money.

[EP3EVA]

he is saying aus delivered 5 door EU civic is h4
if you dont have hid/smoked ctr headlights, you will have the 5 door eu civic headlights and thus utilise the standard halogen h4 bulb.

ep3 ctr smoked headlights use a xenon HID bulb

Yeah i know hid/smoked ctr headlights use a xenon HID bulb! just asking can they share bulb's around?...eg. Halogen H4 bulb on to hid/smoked ctr headlights and xenon HID bulb on to 5 door eu civic headlights?


Yeah im asking all these Q's coz im planing to buy this HID kits!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94693

H1: Euro, Accord 95, HR-V, Prelude 97-02
H4 or H4 Hi/Lo: Civic 96-04, Jazz, Accord 84-95, CRV, CRX, Insight, Integra 86-93, Legend, Odessy 95-04, Prelude 86-94
H7: Accord 98-03, Concerto 88-93
HB4: Civic 04-on, Accord 93-on, Integra 93-2000, Odessy 05-on



So what size bulb im after??

sorry all these noob Q's



thanx

[egads]

so are the km's turned back by someone in japan ?? or by the importers we buy our car off ??

either one. in japan they might wind it back to get a better grade rating and of course attract a higher price at the auctions. obviously a low km car will still have a better re-sale but a smart buyer takes into consideration the general condition relative to age and odometer.

[BC8]

hey guys,

with the EP3R, does just cars insurance cover this vehicle? roughly how much do yous pay for comprehensive. I know that there are a no. of factors and estimates. But just need a general figure for a person under 25, sydney and on full licence.

[egads]

well no they cant be shared because of the bulb/ballast housing. however if you have the non-hid aus spec headlights there wont be a problem with buying that hid kit. bulb is h4 fitment. ill show you a pic if i still have it of the back of an ep3 ctr headlight


Yeah i know hid/smoked ctr headlights use a xenon HID bulb! just asking can they share bulb's around?...eg. Halogen H4 bulb on to hid/smoked ctr headlights and xenon HID bulb on to 5 door eu civic headlights?


Yeah im asking all these Q's coz im planing to buy this HID kits!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94693

H1: Euro, Accord 95, HR-V, Prelude 97-02
H4 or H4 Hi/Lo: Civic 96-04, Jazz, Accord 84-95, CRV, CRX, Insight, Integra 86-93, Legend, Odessy 95-04, Prelude 86-94
H7: Accord 98-03, Concerto 88-93
HB4: Civic 04-on, Accord 93-on, Integra 93-2000, Odessy 05-on



So what size bulb im after??

sorry all these noob Q's



thanx

[egads]

hey guys,

with the EP3R, does just cars insurance cover this vehicle? roughly how much do yous pay for comprehensive. I know that there are a no. of factors and estimates. But just need a general figure for a person under 25, sydney and on full licence.

yes. mine was $1500.

[EP3EVA]

hey guys,

with the EP3R, does just cars insurance cover this vehicle? roughly how much do yous pay for comprehensive. I know that there are a no. of factors and estimates. But just need a general figure for a person under 25, sydney and on full licence.

im 24, melb with just cars insurance, $1,100 full comp!!


im going to re new my insurance with shannons, heard they better if only your over 25y old!!! So my 2c give shannons and just cars a call.

Always shop around,you never you could get a better deal....


www.shannons.com.au

[Mugen_B16B]

Yeah i know hid/smoked ctr headlights use a xenon HID bulb! just asking can they share bulb's around?...eg. Halogen H4 bulb on to hid/smoked ctr headlights and xenon HID bulb on to 5 door eu civic headlights?


Yeah im asking all these Q's coz im planing to buy this HID kits!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94693

H1: Euro, Accord 95, HR-V, Prelude 97-02
H4 or H4 Hi/Lo: Civic 96-04, Jazz, Accord 84-95, CRV, CRX, Insight, Integra 86-93, Legend, Odessy 95-04, Prelude 86-94
H7: Accord 98-03, Concerto 88-93
HB4: Civic 04-on, Accord 93-on, Integra 93-2000, Odessy 05-on



So what size bulb im after??

sorry all these noob Q's



thanx
H4 is the one u want, sucks when they dont give u what ur car comes standard with

[Mugen_B16B]

hey guys,

with the EP3R, does just cars insurance cover this vehicle? roughly how much do yous pay for comprehensive. I know that there are a no. of factors and estimates. But just need a general figure for a person under 25, sydney and on full licence.

not sure why it cost so much for u guys, mine cost me 900 fully comp with just cars aswell and im 22

[Mugen_B16B]

im 24, melb with just cars insurance, $1,100 full comp!!


im going to re new my insurance with shannons, heard they better if only your over 25y old!!! So my 2c give shannons and just cars a call.

Always shop around,you never you could get a better deal....


www.shannons.com.au (http://www.shannons.com.au)

i heard shannons and just cars are same company, just shannons does more vintage cars and just cars imports and sport

[EP3EVA]

Hey Mugen B16B..

You got pic's of your car??...if so could you plz post it up link below if you dont mind!!

thanx

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107193

[n5920787]

Saw someones ep3 lastnight parked near family(club) with uk emblem removed. We should really do a meet so I know whos got what. C'mon Brissy

[NightRyder]

hey, keen to catch up with all you folks again. :D

I'm easy with any day George.

Btw, I am officially handing back the organising to you bud, not that I did much while you were absent..hehe


Hey Sydney guys,

Is the first couple of weeks in march a good time for you?

What do you prefer, weekdays or weekends?

Let me know!

[Mugen_B16B]

Saw someones ep3 lastnight parked near family(club) with uk emblem removed. We should really do a meet so I know whos got what. C'mon Brissy
yeah that was me, i was in family aswell , were u?

[Mugen_B16B]

Hey Mugen B16B..

You got pic's of your car??...if so could you plz post it up link below if you dont mind!!

thanx

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107193

hahaha looks like any other CW ep3 lol but will do when i feel like taking a couple of pics for ya

[Philip Lee]

Find the sticker!!

hehe all in japanese work yeh along the line there 24,000km ans 2 years there too!!! that all.


http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9343/dscn2866ig5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/dscn2866ig5.jpg/1/w1024.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img172/dscn2866ig5.jpg/1/)

this sticker looks like a sticker for pollen filter. it should be changed every 2 years/every 24000km. (i might be wrong tho).

[Philip Lee]

either one. in japan they might wind it back to get a better grade rating and of course attract a higher price at the auctions. obviously a low km car will still have a better re-sale but a smart buyer takes into consideration the general condition relative to age and odometer.

in most cases, owners might unwind the km BEFORE they take it to auctions but generally auction paper is accurate. if they are suspicious with the KM, they will put it on the auction paper.

that's y i prefer to buy from agents rather than importers. you can to see the papers b4 u bid and u (should) get what you paid for.

[Philip Lee]

i heard shannons and just cars are same company, just shannons does more vintage cars and just cars imports and sport

they are both owned by AAMI but operated differently for different market segment.

ie. Apia for retired, Shannons for enthusiasts, Just Cars for high risk, AAMI for general people.

[blk_shadow]

this sticker looks like a sticker for pollen filter. it should be changed every 2 years/every 24000km. (i might be wrong tho).

but mine says 15,000 kms. usually pollen filter is replaced every 30,000kms

[SuperSteve]

hey does anyone get a real stinky smell inside their car when it rains ?? During dry season when my car doesnt see much rain the car smells fine. But after its been out in the rain and i hop in the car it sometimes smells terrible

[sai_ANN]

sounds like you have a leak in the car...immediately check for damn spots in the car after it rains and get it fixed asap...leave it for too long and warm air in car + damp carpet = mould = smelly

[Mugen_B16B]

hey does anyone get a real stinky smell inside their car when it rains ?? During dry season when my car doesnt see much rain the car smells fine. But after its been out in the rain and i hop in the car it sometimes smells terrible
is it through the ac vents? i got a leak aswell drops down from the leaver u pull to open the bonnet but i cant find out where the water is coming from, im guessing its from the firewall or front windscreen

[SuperSteve]

thanks guys. I think its leaking through the front windscreen but i have no idea how to find it >_< ill tell my mechanic next service to find it for me hahaha

[SuperSteve]

is it through the ac vents? i got a leak aswell drops down from the leaver u pull to open the bonnet but i cant find out where the water is coming from, im guessing its from the firewall or front windscreen

well when i turn the fan on and not the a/c i smell a yucky smell

[Mugen_B16B]

same, check ur surroundings on the outside of the front window cause i got a lil gap, but water only tends to leak through in heavy rain but im not 100&#37; sure of this being the problem

[SuperSteve]

yeah i have a lil gap along my window aswell. i sus it all out.

[n5920787]

yeah that was me, i was in family aswell , were u?

Yeah i was in family aswell. At first I thought your car was a jazz cos you didn't have the uk flag. Was it easy to remove?

[Mugen_B16B]

didnt come with it.... but i prob wont get one and debadge the civic and just leave type r

i saw u at sunnkbank last night aswell, ur car is so distinctive cause of the BC bar, i dunno if u saw me but i drove past the lights and u were turning right off mains rd

[air23box]

this sticker looks like a sticker for pollen filter. it should be changed every 2 years/every 24000km. (i might be wrong tho).

Yeah...you are right....that sticker is for the filter.....it said it should be replace every 2 years or 24000km


but mine says 15,000 kms. usually pollen filter is replaced every 30,000kms

Wrong.....if you can read Japanese then you will understand what that sticker said

Japanese usually travel 5000-7000km per year.....They don't travel around too far and don't use freeway as much as we do......they will trade the car in when it reach about 50000km....coz they need to do car inspection every year....and once the car reach certain year or milage....it cost more for them to get things fix......plus for tax purpose.....I live in Japanese b4 and own a car there b4.......some of the importers do adjust the milage to gain more $$...but you will never know which one been adjusted......depends on ur luck.....hope that helps.....

[EP3EVA]

What's a pollen filter anyway? where is it in the car?

Mite need to change it you know!

[Philip Lee]

pollen filter is used to filter out finer particules that are in the air that circulates in the air con. not many Hondas have them standard.

if you are not allegic to anything, you don't need to worry about it. you may just take it out if it gets too dirty.

[Philip Lee]

alright Mugen_B16B and n5920787, lets have a meet at Sunnybank maccas/plaza etc etc hehe.

[Poeter]

I live in Japanese b4 and own a car there b4.......some of the importers do adjust the milage to gain more $$...but you will never know which one been adjusted......depends on ur luck.....hope that helps.....


Is it safe to say that IMG don't do this?

[Philip Lee]

well as i said, if it's a car recently bought from an auction house (not online auction), i'd request to view the auction sheet which would state the milage of the car involved. in most cases, they are pretty reliable.

[stoj19]

Yeah i was in family aswell. At first I thought your car was a jazz cos you didn't have the uk flag. Was it easy to remove?

Don't de-badge :eek: Its JDM with the badge! I know some people who don't have a clue are like "wtf is with the British badge" but for the people who know it is worth it.

JDM tight man.

[Philip Lee]

x 2. the first thing i usually do to my cars are de-badging but i left all of them on the car this time.

the UK badge is unique.

[EP3EVA]

it will be funny someone de-badge the U.K one and put a Japan Flag on instead!!

Come to thing of it has anyone done it before??

hehe want to see how sik it will look...

[Nepolian]

Don't de-badge :eek: Its JDM with the badge! I know some people who don't have a clue are like "wtf is with the British badge" but for the people who know it is worth it.

JDM tight man.

:thumbsup: x 2

[Mugen_B16B]

so would it be UK flag = JDM then Jap Flag = UKDM? LOL

[Mugen_B16B]

mine didnt come with it so wheneva i feel like getting it ill get around sometime lol

[BC8]

yes. mine was $1500.

that seems like a decent price

i currently get my FD1 insured for 2k, Im assuming it would be much more

The model code didn't come on the justcars online quotation

Might have to give them a call over the phone for one.

Looking to upgrade and spend about 25-27k if possible for one.

[blk_shadow]

so would it be UK flag = JDM then Jap Flag = UKDM? LOL

LOL, actually UKDM doesn't come with any flags, just the civic badge.
plus no recaros, different cams and different tuning (JDM has more Hp, but UKDM has more torque)

[stoj19]

it will be funny someone de-badge the U.K one and put a Japan Flag on instead!!

Come to thing of it has anyone done it before??

hehe want to see how sik it will look...

The UK one has a blank spot so there is nothing to de-badge.

The UK EP3 owners get so excited when they see UK badges on the back trust me cause they are like JDM!!! As our JDM EP3s shit all over there Hondas no joke. For starters they redline at only 8200. WEAK!

[Nepolian]

LOL, actually UKDM doesn't come with any flags, just the civic badge.
plus no recaros, different cams and different tuning (JDM has more Hp, but UKDM has more torque)


The UK one has a blank spot so there is nothing to de-badge.

The UK EP3 owners get so excited when they see UK badges on the back trust me cause they are like JDM!!! As our JDM EP3s shit all over there Hondas no joke. For starters they redline at only 8200. WEAK!

The UKDM CTR is equivilant to the AUDM ITR same engine K20A2 without the LSD. Where as obviously being a JDM CTR we get the engine and gearbox from the JDM ITR.

[NightRyder]

I took mine off. :)

The UK badge looked a bit tacky to me...hehe


it will be funny someone de-badge the U.K one and put a Japan Flag on instead!!

Come to thing of it has anyone done it before??

hehe want to see how sik it will look...

[EP3EVA]

I took mine off. :)

The UK badge looked a bit tacky to me...hehe


hmm did you put a Japan Flag instead???

[NightRyder]

No, I stuck a Mugen sticker in its place.


hmm did you put a Japan Flag instead???

[sai_ANN]

^ LOL...in some people's opinion that may be tacky instead...

i saw a 02 ep3 in the M5 tunnel on sat... EP33RD or something like that (can't remember the last 2 letters) ...anybody here? :)

[Philip Lee]

The UKDM CTR is equivilant to the AUDM ITR same engine K20A2 without the LSD. Where as obviously being a JDM CTR we get the engine and gearbox from the JDM ITR.

but EP's engine is slightly detuned over DC5.

i always wonder what the diff is and how to "restore" it back.....

[Mugen_B16B]

i thought they are the same?

[Philip Lee]

As per the Honda factbook, EP3 pulls 158kw and 202nm (http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/civic-r/200110/08.html).

DC5 pulls162kw and 206nm (http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/INTEGRA/200107/13.html)

maybe the exhaust, maybe marketing, i dunno......

[Mugen_B16B]

that extra 4kw counts ! lol should put some stickers on to make it up for the power loss hahaah

[Philip Lee]

yeah just put on a vtec yo sticker to restore the 4kw/4nm or take a chick for an instant 50kw LOL

[Mugen_B16B]

i think all the ep3's in bris should meetup at the carwash on sunday night

[n5920787]

i think all the ep3's in bris should meetup at the carwash on sunday night

Sounds good. How many ep3's we have in Bris? I only know 4 so far.

[Mugen_B16B]

just found this, something i got my mind on hehe but not this crazy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqRabkL7Rak&feature=related

[Philip Lee]

where is the carwash?? haha i'm a noob

[Mugen_B16B]

the 1st is sunday and theres a brisbane meet, look in the upcoming events

[EP3EVA]

have anyone try 225/45/17 on there ep3 oem wheels?

if so dose it fit or need some mods?

[Philip Lee]

might fit, but a bit too wide on 7".

if u're looking at the ad07s, just get the 215.

[stoj19]

just found this, something i got my mind on hehe but not this crazy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqRabkL7Rak&feature=related

That is seriously brutal. Why would you want that much power on the front wheels? :p

[NightRyder]

Di, please tell me you agree with me?... LoL :D

I guess the Japanese decided to put this on so people in their own country know it's not one of their local makes...hehe..funny that!


^ LOL...in some people's opinion that may be tacky instead...

i saw a 02 ep3 in the M5 tunnel on sat... EP33RD or something like that (can't remember the last 2 letters) ...anybody here? :)

[Mugen_B16B]

That is seriously brutal. Why would you want that much power on the front wheels? :p
would u say no to that?? :p

[sai_ANN]

Di, please tell me you agree with me?... LoL :D

I guess the Japanese decided to put this on so people in their own country know it's not one of their local makes...hehe..funny that!

lol...no...i think that the UK people decided to put it on so they could make sure everybody in japan knew that the car was made in UK... >.<

personally i'm not a fan of 1001 stickers on the car...especially not shopping lists on the driver / passenger doors...you know the ones...

[stoj19]

would u say no to that?? :p

it is hard to get grip on the front wheels as it is :p

[SuperSteve]

ok enough everyone. Remove all ur honda badges, type r stickers and uk flag badge and replace them all with pedo bear ! !

[Mugen_B16B]

buy it for me and i will lol

[Mugen_B16B]

oh looky here

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pedobear-Decals-stickers-Pedo-Bear-Free-Shipping_W0QQitemZ290297375632QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item290297375632

[EP3EVA]

Anyone know whether you can fit a spoon ETD and J's racing strut on together?
they both bolt onto the offside strut bolts but will be close to the end of the thread with both mounting brackets in place.
Anyone else had this combo and did you have any problems?


http://www.jsracing.co.jp/js3/index.asp?xMODE=SHOP&xSW=3&xBLAND=1&xSHASHU=27&xPARENT=111&xNO=TB-P3-FE&xKEYWORD=

[NightRyder]

hehe..ok, well either way it looked tacky to me...LoL ^_^

agree with the shopping list stickers, but..umm...:rolleyes:would a sticker on each side of the fenders count too??..haha :D :rolleyes:


lol...no...i think that the UK people decided to put it on so they could make sure everybody in japan knew that the car was made in UK... >.<

personally i'm not a fan of 1001 stickers on the car...especially not shopping lists on the driver / passenger doors...you know the ones...

[Nepolian]

^ LOL...in some people's opinion that may be tacky instead...

i saw a 02 ep3 in the M5 tunnel on sat... EP33RD or something like that (can't remember the last 2 letters) ...anybody here? :)

I saw it in Ashfield today....might not be on the forum tho?

[Nepolian]

OK Sydney people, Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th March......what do you think?

Majority rules....which for us is about 2-3 :D

[NightRyder]

George, Tuesday is good for me. :)


OK Sydney people, Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th March......what do you think?

Majority rules....which for us is about 2-3 :D

[sai_ANN]

tuesday's good for me too...

[Nepolian]

I vote tuesday, thats three....so its tuesday!

Do we wanna go to that bar in Homebush like last time (Paul)? If so what the name so I can look it up or do we wanna get something more asian..??

[NightRyder]

Bud, I don't mind either. :)

Homebush, that bar is good, can't remember what it was called though. There is also Ribs 'n' Rump there too.


I vote tuesday, thats three....so its tuesday!

Do we wanna go to that bar in Homebush like last time (Paul)? If so what the name so I can look it up or do we wanna get something more asian..??

[sai_ANN]

i vote homebush too... :)

(i love how we're taking monopoly of this meet...heheh...)

[SuperSteve]

bah my input wont matter now >_<

what time u guys reckon the meet will b ?? because i dont finish work till 7pm but ill b coming from lidcombe so shouldnt take me long to get to olympic park

[burak213]

bah my input wont matter now >_<

what time u guys reckon the meet will b ?? because i dont finish work till 7pm but ill b coming from lidcombe so shouldnt take me long to get to olympic park

is that ur car in front of lidcombe station?

[Nepolian]

bah my input wont matter now >_<

what time u guys reckon the meet will b ?? because i dont finish work till 7pm but ill b coming from lidcombe so shouldnt take me long to get to olympic park

^^Just come

Here it is meet and greet;

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2141561#post2141561

Discuss......I can change accordingly.

I think the bar/food area is better as it is more casual (plus food and beer is cheaper).

We can always discuss a night out later....like teppanyaki or something come winter time :)

[veecee]

^ LOL...in some people's opinion that may be tacky instead...

i saw a 02 ep3 in the M5 tunnel on sat... EP33RD or something like that (can't remember the last 2 letters) ...anybody here? :)
That would be me! I was wondering who that might have been... And thanks for the tip on Top One. Dedy is awesome. :thumbsup:

[veecee]

I saw it in Ashfield today....might not be on the forum tho?
:wave:

[sai_ANN]

That would be me! I was wondering who that might have been... And thanks for the tip on Top One. Dedy is awesome. :thumbsup:

LOL...so that was you...i caught up with you after getting out of the tunnel but you didn't look... :p

[veecee]

LOL...so that was you...i caught up with you after getting out of the tunnel but you didn't look... :p
I think we kept looking at each other at different times... Never mind, sounds like there is a meet sooner anyway. Looking forward to my 1st meet since getting the car! :cool:

[ekhybrid]

noooooooooooooooooo
do it on the weekend =/

[SuperSteve]

yeah still any chance we could do a weekend :D:D

[Nepolian]

noooooooooooooooooo
do it on the weekend =/


yeah still any chance we could do a weekend :D:D

Well, yes and no, cause you'll find that someone else cant make because of this and that :(

Its just a informal gathering. Might be a good chance to talk about what we should do on the next outing though :D

Just swing by and say hello. Homebush is quite central to all!

[blk_shadow]

just wondering, whether any of yous have a parcel shelf on your EP3s. and if there is, is it the one with strings attached to the tailgate, or the one just sitting on the trim (like Ek's one)?

cos mine doesn't have parcel shelf, and looking to get one.

thx....

[Perry]

When is the meet happening?

[EP3EVA]

just wondering, whether any of yous have a parcel shelf on your EP3s. and if there is, is it the one with strings attached to the tailgate, or the one just sitting on the trim (like Ek's one)?

cos mine doesn't have parcel shelf, and looking to get one.

thx....


hehe have no idea what are you on about?

you got a pic/link of it?

[EP3EVA]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-High-Flow-Metal-Cat-S13-S14-S15-R32-R33-R34-WRX-4G63_W0QQitemZ170305920888QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item170305920888&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66&#37;3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

are these fake metalcat??

[sai_ANN]

When is the meet happening?

lol...pez...look further up... :) http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107958

[Philip Lee]

just wondering, whether any of yous have a parcel shelf on your EP3s. and if there is, is it the one with strings attached to the tailgate, or the one just sitting on the trim (like Ek's one)?

cos mine doesn't have parcel shelf, and looking to get one.

thx....

parcel shelf is optional on normal ep3 and standard on C package.

it has strings attached so when the hatch is up, it moves up.

[blk_shadow]

hehe have no idea what are you on about?

you got a pic/link of it?

Yeah, I saw the photos at one of the EP3 picture thread. this one got carbon fibre parcel shelf (obviously its custom, but wondering whether the OEM one sits like that too)

[blk_shadow]

parcel shelf is optional on normal ep3 and standard on C package.

it has strings attached so when the hatch is up, it moves up.

ok, so is it optional on EP3R as well? what is a C package?

I know that the EU civics has strings, but does that mean all EP3 has strings as well? even the optional one?

thx mate:thumbsup:

[kongfu]

ok, so is it optional on EP3R as well? what is a C package?

I know that the EU civics has strings, but does that mean all EP3 has strings as well? even the optional one?

thx mate:thumbsup:

adwin, yours is optional i can verdict that:thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

C is for comfort, which includes useless features like external temp gauge, power folding mirrors etc.

[blk_shadow]

ok, thx guys

[Perry]

Guys can someone confirm that preface lift EP3's didnt come with HID's?

[Nepolian]

Guys can someone confirm that preface lift EP3's didnt come with HID's?

AFAIK all JDM EP3's came with HID's. Only when complied some HID's are swapped with reflectors for compliance purposes.

[blk_shadow]

Guys can someone confirm that preface lift EP3's didnt come with HID's?

all EP3R's come with HID, bro

whether its pre-facelift or facelift

[ep3_ctr]

C is for comfort, which includes useless features like external temp gauge, power folding mirrors etc.

power folding mirrors are good

[blk_shadow]

power folding mirrors are good

isn't this standard on EP3R? cos I got this on mine.

[Perry]

Cheers everyone

[Mugen_B16B]

i think everyone got powerfolding, its jdm yo lol

[n5920787]

I didn't see you guys at the Honda meet. Anyways i decided to go for a carwash, but when washing my car i forgot to close the air duct, i have a gruppe m intake btw. I remember reading the manual, saying that i should close it. I was able to drive fine after that but just wondering will there be any long term effects?

[Philip Lee]

isn't this standard on EP3R? cos I got this on mine.

standard only on C package, which means u have a C package (most EP3s are anyway).

[Philip Lee]

I didn't see you guys at the Honda meet. Anyways i decided to go for a carwash, but when washing my car i forgot to close the air duct, i have a gruppe m intake btw. I remember reading the manual, saying that i should close it. I was able to drive fine after that but just wondering will there be any long term effects?

did you see a white R34 GTR there?? he is my bro in law's fd and he called saying he saw a big group of Hondas there and freaked him out hahahaha.

regarding water in intake, i suggest take it apart and check the filter. there should be a hole to drain water anyway so should be fine but if u're concerned, just check it.

[Nepolian]

I didn't see you guys at the Honda meet. Anyways i decided to go for a carwash, but when washing my car i forgot to close the air duct, i have a gruppe m intake btw. I remember reading the manual, saying that i should close it. I was able to drive fine after that but just wondering will there be any long term effects?

As Phil said, it'll be fine, theres a large enough drain hole to let the water out.

[Mugen_B16B]

I didn't see you guys at the Honda meet. Anyways i decided to go for a carwash, but when washing my car i forgot to close the air duct, i have a gruppe m intake btw. I remember reading the manual, saying that i should close it. I was able to drive fine after that but just wondering will there be any long term effects?
i came to sunnybank but not to the wash cause i had something on and 4got bout the wash but looked like it turned out ok

wanna sell me ur gruppe m?? :p

[EP3EVA]

what Engine Oil you guys are filling up with?

is 5w 30 ok for k20a?

[Philip Lee]

Honda FEO is 5w 30 so make your own conclusion hehe

i personally run Castrol Edge 0w 40.

[EP3EVA]

wow lucky, i ask coz my dad fill up my engine oil with 5w 30 i did not know of


hehe

[Nepolian]

I have used FEO and mobil 1. Same shit, just maintain a good schedule and you cant really go wrong.

[EP3EVA]

ok...how often you guys change engine oil??

yeh my cars only for the weekend, so i change my engine oil 1/2 year??

[Nepolian]

Depends, every 12 mths or 4-5k which ever comes first!

[Nepolian]

Reminder of next weeks meet at Homebush :)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107958

[EP3EVA]

yeah i got a Spoon Engine Damper from Egads!! real nice!

just a tho will it fit J's Racing front tower bar Engine Damper Ver.

Yeh the J's Engine damper look pertty much the same thing!!


Or should just custom made a front tower bar to go with my Spoon ETD??

i got Quote $390(pick up) on the J's Racing front tower bar Engine Damper Ver.

[Philip Lee]

i honestly don't think the front tower bar does anything.

honda has fitted one already (behind the tower not on top).

spend the $$ or other things like lower bar or brake pads will be more useful.

[Nepolian]

yeah i got a Spoon Engine Damper from Egads!! real nice!

just a tho will it fit J's Racing front tower bar Engine Damper Ver.

Yeh the J's Engine damper look pertty much the same thing!!


Or should just custom made a front tower bar to go with my Spoon ETD??

i got Quote $390(pick up) on the J's Racing front tower bar Engine Damper Ver.

Its be cheaper to have a bracket welded onto your existing bar! Shouldnt be too hard!

$390???? Put that towards something decent like engine mounts/inserts or but us all a little present....LOL!

[Philip Lee]

Heres.................200 pages....!

no not yet hehe

[Nepolian]

Here we are......we made it.......what a milestone 200 pages! :p

[Philip Lee]

Here we are......we made it.......what a milestone 200 pages! :p

wtf u have too much time. i should go back to delete some older posts lol

[Nepolian]

wtf u have too much time. i should go back to delete some older posts lol

LOL......something to keep me occupied! My job is done now! ;)

[EP3EVA]

Its be cheaper to have a bracket welded onto your existing bar! Shouldnt be too hard!

$390???? Put that towards something decent like engine mounts/inserts or but us all a little present....LOL!

what existing bar are you talking??

$390.00 i just stated OMG so much....yeah i getting custom exhaust made soon.

[Nepolian]

what existing bar are you talking??

$390.00 i just stated OMG so much....yeah i getting custom exhaust made soon.

My bad, I thought You had a J's bar already and wanted the bar with the ETD mount?

[NightRyder]

LoL...george, you have too much time on your hands...wasting precious thread space.. :P

Well now lets reach 400! :D

[Nepolian]

LoL...george, you have too much time on your hands...wasting precious thread space.. :P

Well now lets reach 400! :D

I on days off and downloading music. I really have nothing better to do atm....LOL

When are you gonna post a pic of you new shoes or will I have to wait till next tuesday?

[blk_shadow]

yeah, so can anyone confirm whether you can install Spoon ETD with J's strut bar?

[NightRyder]

Oh...it's on my phone cam, haven't had the chance to up load it...hehe...lazy :)

But I'll do that later. :)


I on days off and downloading music. I really have nothing better to do atm....LOL

When are you gonna post a pic of you new shoes or will I have to wait till next tuesday?

[SuperSteve]

lol
ill show u guys some awesome shoes next week ! !

As for the spoon etd and j's strut bar i cant confirm. Try asking on the typer uk forums or search 2 see if someone has done it there.
http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/

[SuperSteve]

Dam i give up there is no way i can get to page 201 >_<

Best 30 minutes ive ever spent in my life *sigh*

[Mugen_B16B]

epic fail steve lol

[sai_ANN]

^ LOL...you guys...

i'm only up to page 30.... :p

[Mugen_B16B]

hey guys just wondering i saw this ep3 at a dealership with cf console, cluster surrounding and bezel, where can u get the bezel from?

[JDM80Y]

hey guys just wondering i saw this ep3 at a dealership with cf console, cluster surrounding and bezel, where can u get the bezel from?

IMG had an EP3R with a pic of the CF bezel surrounding the head unit... it's really nice but not too sure where you could get it from... Perhaps it might have been a DIY thing?


On another note, have seen some really nice EP3s in the UK. There was one I saw in particular that was in gun metal grey with G-Games rims (looked to be 18's) and was riding quite low with blacker than black tinted windows... it was so hot!!! I saw it at a set of traffic lights while I was crossing the road but couldn't get a picture of it because my camera was at the bottom of my backpack dammit!

I'm going to see if I can find the owner on civiclife.net for some pics...

[JDM80Y]

Forgot to point out it was a 2005 face lifted model too...

[sai_ANN]

^ david from AAI tried ordering the CF console sticker from Honda Japan...exxy...was something like $180 aud each...and that was when the exchange rate was good...really no point getting it now

[Nepolian]

C package guys, C package....

Its been said alot of times :)

[sai_ANN]

^ it was an extra george...the majority of the ep3s got C package...but not all have the CF sticker

[Philip Lee]

CF dash is optional extra. not included with C package.

personally not a fan of the dash kit but i like the cf type r door sills (which i dun have).

http://f.imagehost.org/0772/rinderhorf-img408x306-1126925117136-3667_img.jpg

[Mugen_B16B]

i agree iwht sai ANN, i think everyone ova here got c package

plus im talking bout the cf cluster bezel like the ek9 cluster, not the a/c console, ive seen that kit for sale awhile back and its just a sticker, not an actual replacement

[Mugen_B16B]

hey phillip, i think u should find some pics of these optional parts, id like to see what they look like and if anyone ova here got em just to compare and all...

[Philip Lee]

i agree iwht sai ANN, i think everyone ova here got c package

plus im talking bout the cf cluster bezel like the ek9 cluster, not the a/c console, ive seen that kit for sale awhile back and its just a sticker, not an actual replacement

you mean this one:
http://img133.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/1/2/6/5/damehoo9090-img600x450-1175805360img_0014.jpg

http://img133.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/1/2/6/5/damehoo9090-img600x450-1175805366img_0025.jpg

http://img133.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/1/2/6/5/damehoo9090-img600x450-1175805372img_0024.jpg

these are around $100AUD on yahoo. won't be cheap landed.

[icecrm]

i dont think i got c package, i dont have spot lights

[Philip Lee]

i dont think i got c package, i dont have spot lights

i have c package but i don't have spot lights. they are options again.

if you have power folding mirrors and external temp gauge, you have c package.

[EP3EVA]

damn been driving the EP3 for 1/2 year and last nite got on my dad EM1(that was my 1st car)

and it so damn hard to drive the EM1...damn know i know the EP3 R are so so easy to drive!!

[Nepolian]

My bad :p

The carbon bezel looks nice!

[SuperSteve]

anyone know of anyone that is selling a kpro ?? i want 1 badly lol

[EP3EVA]

2k here!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54540

Good luck,,,

[Nepolian]

How much is Adrian doing K100 for?? Might be a cheaper option atm!

[SuperSteve]

hmm yeah i might have to double check with adrian the price 2moro when i see him.
dam australian dollar ! ! >_< *rageee*

[SuperSteve]

2k here!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54540

Good luck,,,

cheers for that mate :thumbsup:

[Nepolian]

hmm yeah i might have to double check with adrian the price 2moro when i see him.
dam australian dollar ! ! >_< *rageee*


cheers for that mate :thumbsup:

He was doing them for about $1400 tuned (K100). You might get lucky :)

BTW....that vincent guy, he wouldnt budge when I made him an offer. Just a heads up :)

[KaZe86]

hey guys looking at getting a ep3 soon so yeah im trying to gather as much info as i can

so there are different types of ep3


JDM
UK
c-package
normal

i know the basics but just wanna know about the c-package ive heard people talkinb about it so yeah im guessing that the

c-package includes
-external temp gauge
-folding mirrors
-rear parcel shelf (extra)
-spotlights/foglights (extra)
-carbonfibre centre console/ air vent

umm thats all i can think about from reading through these can someone confirm this please

kthnxbye

Cheers Steven

[NightRyder]

Steven,
basically the EP3 comes in two models, Prefacelift and Facelift.
Majority of the EP3's here in Oz are from Japan (JDM). The JDM models are those where the engine and tuning is done in Japan and sold within Japan, but the actual car's exterior and interiors are all built in the UK.

Both can have the C-package but as everyone has said, C-package is an option with certain extras. So, whether you are looking for those specific extras or all the extras then it's up to you, but it makes no difference nor does it give extra Kw's to the car..LoL.. :)

So my advice is pretty simple, look around and find the one you want and whether there is one or two extras here or there, then it's an added bonus.

In the end, as long as the car has low Km's, no visible damage, no dodgy paintwork, drives smoothly and makes you feel comfortable, then it's for you. :D

And btw, be sure that it comes with HID and not normal halogen headlights. :cool:

The rest, it's up to you to consider. Good Luck. :thumbsup:



hey guys looking at getting a ep3 soon so yeah im trying to gather as much info as i can

so there are different types of ep3


JDM
UK
c-package
normal

i know the basics but just wanna know about the c-package ive heard people talkinb about it so yeah im guessing that the

c-package includes
-external temp gauge
-folding mirrors
-rear parcel shelf (extra)
-spotlights/foglights (extra)
-carbonfibre centre console/ air vent

umm thats all i can think about from reading through these can someone confirm this please

kthnxbye

Cheers Steven

[KaZe86]

sweet thanks heaps man

well the one im checking out has

folding mirrors and a rear parcel shelf so im guessing its a c-package one

cheers again mate

Steve,

[blk_shadow]

sweet thanks heaps man

well the one im checking out has

folding mirrors and a rear parcel shelf so im guessing its a c-package one

cheers again mate

Steve,

o really? sell the parcel shelf to me... LOL

[NightRyder]

What I don't understand is, and which I can't logically come to terms with is why it doesn't come standard with a parcel shelf?? :confused:


o really? sell the parcel shelf to me... LOL

[blk_shadow]

What I don't understand is, and which I can't logically come to terms with is why it doesn't come standard with a parcel shelf?? :confused:

that's what I've been trying to find out too on the previous pages.

[NightRyder]

Only conclusion I can make is either it's just part of the typical money making scheme or (and don't be offended bud) your car had been left without one during transit. :)


that's what I've been trying to find out too on the previous pages.

[blk_shadow]

Only conclusion I can make is either it's just part of the typical money making scheme or (and don't be offended bud) your car had been left without one during transit. :)

is yours got a string on it? so it lift up when you open the tailgate?

cos if it is, I got a feeling its been removed, cos the car got J's racing C-pillar bar. so the parcel shelf can't lift when the hatch is opened

[Mugen_B16B]

ill sell u mine, 3.5K u no u want it hahahaha

[NightRyder]

is yours got a string on it? so it lift up when you open the tailgate?

yeah it does and lifts up when you lift the hatch.


cos if it is, I got a feeling its been removed, cos the car got J's racing C-pillar bar. so the parcel shelf can't lift when the hatch is opened

Ahh!..that explains it. :)
The parcel shelf would have had to be modified in such a way to allow the full functionality of what the shelf was suppose to do, but obviously they were not concerned about it.
They could have at least screwed it on to fix it in place so it doesn't move...hehe

[EP3EVA]

have any one try buy a catback from overseas? eg. EBAY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Megapower-R-Catback-02-05-Honda-Civic-Si-EP3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhas hZitem220364764509QQitemZ220364764509QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


When it land how much tax/Custom you have to pay??


And for the Skunk2-Megapower-R-Catback will it bolt rite on to our JDM ep3 r??

couse they are U.S Brand

[KaZe86]

o really? sell the parcel shelf to me... LOL

lol ahahah nah its ok =P

i wanna do that carbonfiber thing to it looks tough as

yeah it has strings attached to it also so when you lift the boot up it comes up also

and nightryder it does have the shadow chrome ctr headlights with HID's hopfully they dont remove it like you guys said eh

oh also and would this size rims fit on the ep3 atm it would be stock height but when lowered would it scrape?

17x8 +25


Cheers Steven

[NightRyder]

have any one try buy a catback from overseas? eg. EBAY
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Megapower-R-Catback-02-05-Honda-Civic-Si-EP3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhas hZitem220364764509QQitemZ220364764509QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
When it land how much tax/Custom you have to pay??
And for the Skunk2-Megapower-R-Catback will it bolt rite on to our JDM ep3 r??

couse they are U.S Brand

I think as always when buying online, do it at your own risk (although most of the time it is fine). Tax/customs you pay will depend on the price of the item so if it is over $1K, you will have to pay duty on them. And presuming it is brand new you won't a need quarantine check, although you may need to pay a $7 handling fee still.



lol ahahah nah its ok =P

i wanna do that carbonfiber thing to it looks tough as

yeah it has strings attached to it also so when you lift the boot up it comes up also

and nightryder it does have the shadow chrome ctr headlights with HID's hopfully they dont remove it like you guys said eh

Cheers Steven

Steven, good. Because it should stay on it. I made sure of it with mine. :)

[Mugen_B16B]

lol ahahah nah its ok =P

i wanna do that carbonfiber thing to it looks tough as

yeah it has strings attached to it also so when you lift the boot up it comes up also

and nightryder it does have the shadow chrome ctr headlights with HID's hopfully they dont remove it like you guys said eh

oh also and would this size rims fit on the ep3 atm it would be stock height but when lowered would it scrape?

17x8 +25


Cheers Steven
i dun think 25 will fit but i think 35+ ownwards

[EP3EVA]

[QUOTE=NightRyder;2154908]I think as always when buying online, do it at your own risk (although most of the time it is fine). Tax/customs you pay will depend on the price of the item so if it is over $1K, you will have to pay duty on them. And presuming it is brand new you won't a need quarantine check, although you may need to pay a $7 handling fee still.

QUOTE]

ok..how they count the tax / duty? like %

just say the catback is 1.5k

[KaZe86]

i dun think 25 will fit but i think 35+ ownwards

hrrmm ok then thanks man =]

[n5920787]

Here's some pics to entice you. :p

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5834/ep3a.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep3a.jpg)

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/8674/ep3b.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep3b.jpg)





hey guys looking at getting a ep3 soon so yeah im trying to gather as much info as i can

Cheers Steven

[Philip Lee]

hey guys looking at getting a ep3 soon so yeah im trying to gather as much info as i can

so there are different types of ep3


JDM
UK
c-package
normal

i know the basics but just wanna know about the c-package ive heard people talkinb about it so yeah im guessing that the

c-package includes
-external temp gauge
-folding mirrors
-rear parcel shelf (extra)
-spotlights/foglights (extra)
-carbonfibre centre console/ air vent

umm thats all i can think about from reading through these can someone confirm this please

kthnxbye

Cheers Steven

- rear parcel shelf is included in c package
- spot lights are optional accessories
- cf centre console is also optional accessories

C package includes the following:
- rear parcel shelf;
- external temp gauge;
- power folding mirrors;
- rear privacy glass;
- rear screen wiper;
- remote central locking;
- some other very minor bits that i forgot.

therefore things like red type r mats, spot lights, cf console, cf door sills are optional accessories.

are we all clear?? :wave::p

also if your car is c package but no rear parcel shelf then obviously someone took them when they sold the car.

[Philip Lee]

lol ahahah nah its ok =P

i wanna do that carbonfiber thing to it looks tough as

yeah it has strings attached to it also so when you lift the boot up it comes up also

and nightryder it does have the shadow chrome ctr headlights with HID's hopfully they dont remove it like you guys said eh

oh also and would this size rims fit on the ep3 atm it would be stock height but when lowered would it scrape?

17x8 +25


Cheers Steven

with 8" +25 should fit the rear but u need more camber for the front.

[SuperSteve]

Hey has anyone changed there engine mounts b4 ? If you have how the heck do get the front mount off ?? There is no room what so ever. I ended up just putting inserts on my rear engine mount but couldnt do it to the front because it seemed impossible to do. Only option my mechanic could think of doing was to drop the whole front sub frame (whatever its called) and we didnt have enough time to do so.

[Mugen_B16B]

u talking bout the hydrolic one?

[chargeR]

Hey has anyone changed there engine mounts b4 ? If you have how the heck do get the front mount off ?? There is no room what so ever. I ended up just putting inserts on my rear engine mount but couldnt do it to the front because it seemed impossible to do. Only option my mechanic could think of doing was to drop the whole front sub frame (whatever its called) and we didnt have enough time to do so.

On a DC5 there is generally enough room to just wiggle the mount far enough out of where it sits to stuff the inserts in the sides of the mounts, and then jam the mount back in. Try that. Other than that the only option is to drop the subframe as you say, a lot of the guys on Clubrsx do it this way on DC5s.

[hero]

anyone with EP3 wanting to trade for a evo8 with cash adjustment. miss the hondas

[SuperSteve]

On a DC5 there is generally enough room to just wiggle the mount far enough out of where it sits to stuff the inserts in the sides of the mounts, and then jam the mount back in. Try that. Other than that the only option is to drop the subframe as you say, a lot of the guys on Clubrsx do it this way on DC5s.

yeah there was a dc5 in the workshop and we compared both front ends of each car. Basically the ep3 engine layout is almost the same aside from the the whole front more close to eachother. We tried moving the motor around and everything but we couldnt get it to come out it was a pain in the butt lol. There is just so little room to work with unfortunately. Thanks for input though :thumbsup: and yeah ur right only way around it is to drop the subframe :(

[KaZe86]

Here's some pics to entice you. :p

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5834/ep3a.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep3a.jpg)

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/8674/ep3b.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep3b.jpg)

lol thanks mate but dont need enticing im already enticed lol soo nice >_< i prefer a white one though ive had a black car in need for a change



- rear parcel shelf is included in c package
- spot lights are optional accessories
- cf centre console is also optional accessories

C package includes the following:
- rear parcel shelf;
- external temp gauge;
- power folding mirrors;
- rear privacy glass;
- rear screen wiper;
- remote central locking;
- some other very minor bits that i forgot.

therefore things like red type r mats, spot lights, cf console, cf door sills are optional accessories.

are we all clear?? :wave::p

also if your car is c package but no rear parcel shelf then obviously someone took them when they sold the car.

sweet yeah thats basiclly what it has already just a weird thing though with the remote central locking i dont think it comes with it???

i seen the key and its just a normal silver key with the "H" logo on it i asked about a immobilizer or typeR key but he wasent to sure can you confirm anything? like should it come with a remote or what? still starts with the silver key but

Cheers Steve


with 8" +25 should fit the rear but u need more camber for the front.

ohh ok then cool thanks mate

[Philip Lee]

sweet yeah thats basiclly what it has already just a weird thing though with the remote central locking i dont think it comes with it???

i seen the key and its just a normal silver key with the "H" logo on it i asked about a immobilizer or typeR key but he wasent to sure can you confirm anything? like should it come with a remote or what? still starts with the silver key but

Cheers Steve

hi Steve,

basically from the owner's manual i got with my FL, the car should come with 2 keys + 1 remote.

the keys are just normal honda keys (ie. no red H) and there is no type r key or red key etc.

unfortunately i only got 1 key 1 remote with my car and it'll cost like $200 to get a spare key cut at Honda.

i'm not sure how many keys you get with pre FL but FL has factory immobliser (which pre FL doesn't). so my key has chips inside for the immobliser and i also got a ADR approved immobliser fitted during compliance.

[Philip Lee]

anyone with EP3 wanting to trade for a evo8 with cash adjustment. miss the hondas

sorry EVOs are too boring to drive (but fast) lol :p

[KaZe86]

hi Steve,

basically from the owner's manual i got with my FL, the car should come with 2 keys + 1 remote.

the keys are just normal honda keys (ie. no red H) and there is no type r key or red key etc.

unfortunately i only got 1 key 1 remote with my car and it'll cost like $200 to get a spare key cut at Honda.

i'm not sure how many keys you get with pre FL but FL has factory immobliser (which pre FL doesn't). so my key has chips inside for the immobliser and i also got a ADR approved immobliser fitted during compliance.

oh ok then icic yeah the guy said the pre FL dont come with immobilizer i will have to get a aftermarket alarm then any ideas? i was thinking the new viper or somthing like that my mate said it was gonna cost around $380 for the latest viper

thanks for clearing that up! :thumbsup:

Cheers Steven

[ekhybrid]

my 03 preFL has a factory immobiliser

hi Steve,

basically from the owner's manual i got with my FL, the car should come with 2 keys + 1 remote.

the keys are just normal honda keys (ie. no red H) and there is no type r key or red key etc.

unfortunately i only got 1 key 1 remote with my car and it'll cost like $200 to get a spare key cut at Honda.

i'm not sure how many keys you get with pre FL but FL has factory immobliser (which pre FL doesn't). so my key has chips inside for the immobliser and i also got a ADR approved immobliser fitted during compliance.

[Mugen_B16B]

On a DC5 there is generally enough room to just wiggle the mount far enough out of where it sits to stuff the inserts in the sides of the mounts, and then jam the mount back in. Try that. Other than that the only option is to drop the subframe as you say, a lot of the guys on Clubrsx do it this way on DC5s.

i got mine off pretty easily, just as u said wiggle it around abit and it should slide out

[KaZe86]

damn thats really weird... -_-" guess the 01-02 models dont come with a immobilizer?

[EP3EVA]

ok how can you tell if there's oem immobilizer?

[SuperSteve]

i got mine off pretty easily, just as u said wiggle it around abit and it should slide out

really ?? no problems for u with the front mount ?? Mayb we didnt wiggle enough lol

[blk_shadow]

ill sell u mine, 3.5K u no u want it hahahaha

did you mean $3.50? LOL I'll get it straight away.

ah dang, so it has string...so I need to chase after the carbon fibre one then...hehehehe

[Mugen_B16B]

yeah its got strings

cf one is sexy, though u might have 1 arm and leg left when u got it lol

[KaZe86]

just custom it lol

[Nepolian]

really ?? no problems for u with the front mount ?? Mayb we didnt wiggle enough lol

Needs more than a wiggle but will come out.

Steve! You dont need to remove the subframe.

Wait and Ill talk to you on Tuesday about it :)

[blk_shadow]

yeah its got strings

cf one is sexy, though u might have 1 arm and leg left when u got it lol

hmmm...is that expensive, huh? so are u gonna sell me yours? :p



just custom it lol

its hard to create a custom parcel shelf. or most of the time...can't be bothered LOL

[stoj19]

Steven,
basically the EP3 comes in two models, Prefacelift and Facelift.
Majority of the EP3's here in Oz are from Japan (JDM). The JDM models are those where the engine and tuning is done in Japan and sold within Japan, but the actual car's exterior and interiors are all built in the UK.

Both can have the C-package but as everyone has said, C-package is an option with certain extras. So, whether you are looking for those specific extras or all the extras then it's up to you, but it makes no difference nor does it give extra Kw's to the car..LoL.. :)

So my advice is pretty simple, look around and find the one you want and whether there is one or two extras here or there, then it's an added bonus.

In the end, as long as the car has low Km's, no visible damage, no dodgy paintwork, drives smoothly and makes you feel comfortable, then it's for you. :D

And btw, be sure that it comes with HID and not normal halogen headlights. :cool:

The rest, it's up to you to consider. Good Luck. :thumbsup:

The other thing to look out on EP3's is the KMS, it has been discussed here before about the importers winding them back to 20,000kms to make more money. But yeah just check out the car and make sure it is all ok. Pretty much it is about the condition of imports not the KMS

good luck with finding your EP3 :D

[KaZe86]

hmmm...is that expensive, huh? so are u gonna sell me yours? :p




its hard to create a custom parcel shelf. or most of the time...can't be bothered LOL

yeah true that the original one is black looks ok


The other thing to look out on EP3's is the KMS, it has been discussed here before about the importers winding them back to 20,000kms to make more money. But yeah just check out the car and make sure it is all ok. Pretty much it is about the condition of imports not the KMS

good luck with finding your EP3 :D

yeah looks pretty genuine i wouldent know if they did wind it back but yeah looks and runs sweet as

cheers

[EP3EVA]

Skunk2 Megapower R Catback 02-05 Honda Civic Si EP3‏

http://www.theboombopshop.com/Skunk2-Racing-Megapower-Exhaust-02-05-Civic-Si-EP3-p/413-05-5020.htm

will this just bolt up to our jdm ep3 r??

[SuperSteve]

I dont know how unlucky i am. Today i was driving to work this morning 5:30 in the morning. Was driving normally just cruising and my front windscreen made a creek noise and to my surprize i saw a 10cm long crack. I wasnt even speeding and i didnt hit any potholes or anything. Come lunch time it had grew longer. Anyone know if i can get ep3 front windscreens here in OZ ??


Needs more than a wiggle but will come out.

Steve! You dont need to remove the subframe.

Wait and Ill talk to you on Tuesday about it :)

Yeah we will talk more about it on Tuesday :)

[black8thgen]

wow, windscreen crack? was it snowing or something at 5.30? =/... and i have a feeling it would need to be imported.. (windscreen)

[Mugen_B16B]

I dont know how unlucky i am. Today i was driving to work this morning 5:30 in the morning. Was driving normally just cruising and my front windscreen made a creek noise and to my surprize i saw a 10cm long crack. I wasnt even speeding and i didnt hit any potholes or anything. Come lunch time it had grew longer. Anyone know if i can get ep3 front windscreens here in OZ ??



Yeah we will talk more about it on Tuesday :)

O O O...... Obrian:p don't u here the radio adds??

[n5920787]

I dont know how unlucky i am. Today i was driving to work this morning 5:30 in the morning. Was driving normally just cruising and my front windscreen made a creek noise and to my surprize i saw a 10cm long crack. I wasnt even speeding and i didnt hit any potholes or anything. Come lunch time it had grew longer. Anyone know if i can get ep3 front windscreens here in OZ ??



Yeah we will talk more about it on Tuesday :)

Damn bro, sorry to hear but do you park your car in your Garage? Was it a hairline crack? If it is then get it repaired. Cos replacing will cost you heaps. Get it checked by a windscreen repair specialist(O brien). Also check to see if your insurance covers you for glass damage.

[stoj19]

I dont know how unlucky i am. Today i was driving to work this morning 5:30 in the morning. Was driving normally just cruising and my front windscreen made a creek noise and to my surprize i saw a 10cm long crack. I wasnt even speeding and i didnt hit any potholes or anything. Come lunch time it had grew longer. Anyone know if i can get ep3 front windscreens here in OZ ??




Dam, that sucks :(

[Nepolian]

Hopefully it shares the same windscreen as the AUDM EU Civic.

But you may be able to repair it :)

Some insurance have free windscreen replacement :)

[Mugen_B16B]

hey guys i seriously didnt no that recaros could be streched, finding out when i was vaccuming the car b4 i though i broke it lol good thing to cause feels alot more comfy if u want cushom under the knee

[Nepolian]

hey guys i seriously didnt no that recaros could be streched, finding out when i was vaccuming the car b4 i though i broke it lol good thing to cause feels alot more comfy if u want cushom under the knee

If you're taking about the lower leg suport, most recaros have that feature. Its good if you're a little taller :)

[KaZe86]

speaking of the recaors are you talking about that little part that comes out under the bum =P how do you get that out i saw it on the passanger side and it was out so i pushed it back i tried later to pull back out but couldent lol

[denrie]

just wandering what the final drives are on EP3's? :)

[stoj19]

just wandering what the final drives are on EP3's? :)

Final drives? Do you mean gear ratios? lol oh well here it goes:

Drivetrain

Gear Ratio 6MT
1st 3.266
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.212
5th 0.972
6th 0.780
Reverse 3.583
Final Gear Ratio 4.764

[Philip Lee]

speaking of the recaors are you talking about that little part that comes out under the bum =P how do you get that out i saw it on the passanger side and it was out so i pushed it back i tried later to pull back out but couldent lol

you need to lift it up and pull towards the front.

mines are pretty tight so i need to use both hands.

[denrie]

Final drives? Do you mean gear ratios? lol oh well here it goes:

Drivetrain

Gear Ratio 6MT
1st 3.266
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.212
5th 0.972
6th 0.780
Reverse 3.583
Final Gear Ratio 4.764

Thanks! i meant Final Drive* lol sorry! :P

[KaZe86]

you need to lift it up and pull towards the front.

mines are pretty tight so i need to use both hands.

ohh ok cool sweet thanks

[stoj19]

ohh ok cool sweet thanks

hahah can't believe you guys didn't know about that :eek:

"Thigh Lumbar Support"

personally I never use it :p

[Philip Lee]

hahah can't believe you guys didn't know about that :eek:

"Thigh Lumbar Support"

personally I never use it :p

same here. it's not that useful since i have the lowering seat rail.

[KaZe86]

hahah can't believe you guys didn't know about that :eek:

"Thigh Lumbar Support"

personally I never use it :p

i dont have a CTR... lol just wondering cuz i saw it

[EP3EVA]

i dont have a CTR... lol just wondering cuz i saw it

damn are you still looking for one??

looking at any yet??

you test drive one yet, what do you think??

sorry too Q's hehe....just some ep3 chat!

[KaZe86]

damn are you still looking for one??

looking at any yet??

you test drive one yet, what do you think??

sorry too Q's hehe....just some ep3 chat!

yeah been looking a few out there... =]

yeah i like compared to my corolla sportivo much more torque!!

[SuperSteve]

whats this adjustment u guys are talking about, about the recaros ?? I know u can make it slant straight up and slant back and u can move the seat forward and back, but is there another adjustment ?? lol im lost

[stoj19]

whats this adjustment u guys are talking about, about the recaros ?? I know u can make it slant straight up and slant back and u can move the seat forward and back, but is there another adjustment ?? lol im lost

sit in your seat. put your hands on the end of the seat and it pulls out :eek:

[Nepolian]

just wandering what the final drives are on EP3's? :)


sit in your seat. put your hands on the end of the seat and it pulls out :eek:

LOL! Cant believe that theres almost a whole page for this :D

[ekhybrid]

whats this adjustment u guys are talking about, about the recaros ?? I know u can make it slant straight up and slant back and u can move the seat forward and back, but is there another adjustment ?? lol im lost

fix your window yet?
details!!!

[SuperSteve]

fix your window yet?
details!!!

not yet :(
called obrian up on saturday and they know what car i have but they said they would take a look on monday 2 see if they can source a windscreen so ill buzz them 2moro 2 see what the go is *fingers crossed* i hope they do have my windscreen or the eu model fits

ill post the outcome 2 let ya all know :D

[Mugen_B16B]

http://forums.clubrsx.com/signaturepics/sigpic64570_25.gif

thats wat were talking bout

[Perry]

not yet :(
called obrian up on saturday and they know what car i have but they said they would take a look on monday 2 see if they can source a windscreen so ill buzz them 2moro 2 see what the go is *fingers crossed* i hope they do have my windscreen or the eu model fits

ill post the outcome 2 let ya all know :D

Steve let me know too coz i need to replace mine.

[p3p5y]

http://forums.clubrsx.com/signaturepics/sigpic64570_25.gif

thats wat were talking bout
That makes the chair look broken. LoL. I can't really see too much of a use for this myself.

[SuperSteve]

Thanks for telling me about the leg extention thing guys. Helps support my legs more and i feel heaps more comfortable in the chair now :D

[SuperSteve]

Steve let me know too coz i need to replace mine.

Nps im just waiting for some people to get back to me. Taking awhile i just hope they can source my window

[ekhybrid]

ive always been wondering where we could get windscreeens for the ep
doesnt sound too good tho...
gl.

[Perry]

Nps im just waiting for some people to get back to me. Taking awhile i just hope they can source my window

I hope we dont need to import them or something im sure they can custom make the size i guess worse comes to worse.

[SuperSteve]

yeah thats what i thought aswell. They could measure up my current 1 and make it. But we will see what happens :) still no phone call :S i might give them a buzz in 30mins

Also obrian was after my vin number. Im waiting for this other place to get back to me first b4 i go further witn obrian.

[Perry]

yeah thats what i thought aswell. They could measure up my current 1 and make it. But we will see what happens :) still no phone call :S i might give them a buzz in 30mins

Also obrian was after my vin number. Im waiting for this other place to get back to me first b4 i go further witn obrian.

Why Vin number?

[SuperSteve]

Why Vin number?

no idea :S

When i call them im going to ask because i dont really wanna b giving out my vin number lol

[KaZe86]

no idea :S

When i call them im going to ask because i dont really wanna b giving out my vin number lol

maybe they need the vin number to get a exact idea of if it will fit or not?? never know man i dont think they can do anything with your vin number anyway isnt your vin number on your rego sticker also? im pretty sure no big deal but yeah let us know how it goes

[blk_shadow]

maybe they need the vin number to get a exact idea of if it will fit or not?? never know man i dont think they can do anything with your vin number anyway isnt your vin number on your rego sticker also? im pretty sure no big deal but yeah let us know how it goes

I think they want the jap vin#. maybe they ring up Honda dealer, and Honda wants the jap vin# to find out about the part number and see whether they are the same as the EU civics or not.

[EP3EVA]

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100cpsi metal core catalytic converter 3.5'' are these too big if have a 2.7'' catback??

just looking for the best Metal cat around..

[SuperSteve]

alright guys. Ive been told by o'brian they dont have my front screen for my car and said to take it to a honda parts place to compare my window to the australian civic 5 door hatch EU model. The guy didnt have window in stock but he was looking at pictures and comparing it to my car and said it looks very similiar. 2morro im going to call o'brian and arrange a booking to bring my car into their factory and measure it all up and ill see how that goes. If that fails im going to SOMEHOW find someone to import me 1 from japan. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ! ! ! lol meh o welps

Will keep yas posted 2moroz