EP3 Type R

[Philip Lee]

the joy for owning an import......

[Nepolian]

I really think it'd be the same as a EU. Two reasons;

1- I've parked right next to one before and other than the front bar, from the front it looked like the same car.

2- They wouldnt make a one off windscreen for the CTR.

Good luck to ya Steve!

[stoj19]

the joy for owning an import......

oh but the JDMness is worth it. :p

[blk_shadow]

the joy for owning an import......

I just wanted a decent CTR after EK9 LOL

[Philip Lee]

haha yeah, no regrets here...

[Perry]

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

if worse comes to worse Steve I can order one with u too.

[Mugen_B16B]

i saw on ebay an ep3 wreck, the guy said msg him for parts and price, but hes in the UK so might be $$$

[Philip Lee]

i saw on ebay an ep3 wreck, the guy said msg him for parts and price, but hes in the UK so might be $$$

can i have a union jack badge? hahahahhahaha :p

[sai_ANN]

^ afaik the EDM EP3 didn't get the UK flag badge...so you can't get it anyway! :p

[Philip Lee]

no they don't, that's y i asked hahahaha

[Mugen_B16B]

man gonna try and find a jap flag a good laugh lol

[KaZe86]

just a question with the uk and civic badges theres no holes pins/clips attached to it right? so wont leave hole marks yeah? im pretty sure they wouldent have holes just double checking though

cheers steven

[Philip Lee]

no holes for union jack, civic and type r badge.

[stoj19]

i saw on ebay an ep3 wreck, the guy said msg him for parts and price, but hes in the uk so might be $$$

link!!!

[KaZe86]

no holes for union jack, civic and type r badge.

cool thanks phillip



another question

i asked about +25 offset last time someone said it will fit but will need more camber what if its

17x8 +25 offset on stock height?

[Mugen_B16B]

link!!!
as requested

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Breaking-02-03-Civic-Type-R-EP3-ALL-parts-available_W0QQitemZ350172757633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3501727 57633&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Breaking-02-03-Civic-Type-R-EP3-ALL-parts-available_W0QQitemZ350172757633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3501727 57633&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318)

make sure not to ask for the uk badge boys n girls LOL

quick question, did they come with HIDheadlights? refering to UKDM

[EP3EVA]

Skunk2 Megapower R Catback 02-05 Honda Civic Si EP3‏

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

here some idea!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX9R29qi4k0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDU4rJeMp74&feature=channel_page

sorry im suck a noob!!!

[Philip Lee]

cool thanks phillip



another question

i asked about +25 offset last time someone said it will fit but will need more camber what if its

17x8 +25 offset on stock height?

8" with +25 should fit depends on your camber and tyre width.

the rear should be ok but it might stick out a little bit at the front.

regardless should clear the suspension easy.

[KaZe86]

8" with +25 should fit depends on your camber and tyre width.

the rear should be ok but it might stick out a little bit at the front.

regardless should clear the suspension easy.

yeah ok sweet stick out abit then ill negative camber it =P thanks mate

[Philip Lee]

yeah ok sweet stick out abit then ill negative camber it =P thanks mate

u'll need camber bolts or coilovers with top mounts for more camber.

the stock sussy doesn't have much adjustment unfortunately.

[Nepolian]

6.5" rim on 25 offset already sits flush with guards.

I'd say with a 8" thats 1.5" = approximately 38mm, giving you almost 18-19mm out from the guard. I'd say get better off set rims or drive on the inside of your tyre with the neg that you'll need.

[KaZe86]

yeah ok then may i ask what the rest of you guys are running and some side shots of the rims/tyres if possible

cheers Steven

[EP3EVA]

Hmm for me the oem wheels will do, it just so suited!

CW CTR with oem CW wheels FTW!!

Well thats me..

[KaZe86]

yeah what is the width of the stockies? i dont mind them also but of course later on we all gonna need to change rims eh =]

[Nepolian]

17 x 7 with 45 offset, I believe!

[icecrm]

sorry couldnt make it on tuesday night guys

i hurt my ankle playing basketball so couldnt drive

how was it?

[Philip Lee]

Hmm for me the oem wheels will do, it just so suited!

CW CTR with oem CW wheels FTW!!

Well thats me..

OEM CW wheels is great but when u have a chance to snap up some forged rays at a good price, i'm sure u'll jump on it haha.

my 18s with tyres is lighter than OEM 17s with tyres (by 3kg each).

[Nepolian]

sorry couldnt make it on tuesday night guys

i hurt my ankle playing basketball so couldnt drive

how was it?

:( It was good, post reflections soon. 5 Turned up!


OEM CW wheels is great but when u have a chance to snap up some forged rays at a good price, i'm sure u'll jump on it haha.

my 18s with tyres is lighter than OEM 17s with tyres (by 3kg each).

Not hard to be lighter than OEM wheels....weighs a tonne!

[KaZe86]

thanks for replies hey phillip how are 18"s? on your car is it a bit rougher i was thinking to stay within the 17" sizes only

[Philip Lee]

i initially had 215/40/18 and the ride was rough (maybe the old hard tyres contributed to that) and i now have 225/40/18 and it's good.

with the higher sidewall, the gap between fender is reduced which made the car "looked" lowered haha.

[KaZe86]

hrmm ok thanks yeah the tyre size makes a huge difference ehh cheers man

[Mugen_B16B]

think green, save the environment

thats wat im gonna do :P

[Mugen_B16B]

oh yeah 4got to syd the syd ppl,

PICS OF EP3 MEET PLEASE

[EP3EVA]

i initially had 215/40/18 and the ride was rough (maybe the old hard tyres contributed to that) and i now have 225/40/18 and it's good.

with the higher sidewall, the gap between fender is reduced which made the car "looked" lowered haha.


Hey Philip,

Show us your 18'' wheels with 225/40/18 on Oz EP3 Pic's Thread..

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

And if your live in OZ should have some pic's of your EP3 already!!



thanx

[Philip Lee]

Hey Philip,

Show us your 18'' wheels with 225/40/18 on Oz EP3 Pic's Thread..

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

And if your live in OZ should have some pic's of your EP3 already!!



thanx

i'm too shy :p

anyway posted a pic on the thread now. i don't have a pic on 225, only the 215 sorry.

[Mugen_B16B]

nice, not big fan or the facelift but still an ep3

gonna dump it anytime soon?

oh and i was refering to the ep3 meetup from tuesday, wheres the pics at yo?

[Philip Lee]

nice, not big fan or the facelift but still an ep3

gonna dump it anytime soon?

you are the first person who i know are not a fan of the FL hahaha.

no plan to dump the car. since i don't put a lot of kays on this car, it's best to spend the $$ on mod for the other car......

but i have a spoon muffler coming and will get some better brake pads, then i'm done..... until the shocks die.

[KaZe86]

well add me to the list phillip im not a fan of the facelift also =P still hawt but dw

[Philip Lee]

^ lol

[sai_ANN]

nice, not big fan or the facelift but still an ep3


care to enlighten us why you're not a big fan of the FL? like phillip said you're the first person to say so...

edit: you too KaZe86... :p

[Philip Lee]

^ here come my rescue. we're the minority hahahahha

[KaZe86]

lol oh noesss =P

nah honestly i dont like the rear lights because of the chrome housing also dont like the front projectors there better then normal bulbs but i just dont think they suit it if you look at it from headon thats just me but =] everything else seems good just headlights and taillights lolol im very picky sorry but like i said still hot none the less!

ahahhaha

[Nepolian]

EP3 Meet!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2166782#post2166782

Offset.....front 30+ rear 25+.

On a 16x6.5 rim with 205/55/16 rims.

http://i42.tinypic.com/244r4n9.jpg

[Nepolian]

Guys!

Hondata K100 $1200!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108871

[KaZe86]

EP3 Meet!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2166782#post2166782

Offset.....front 30+ rear 25+.

On a 16x6.5 rim with 205/55/16 rims.

http://i42.tinypic.com/244r4n9.jpg

cheers mate looks good :thumbsup:

[sai_ANN]

lol oh noesss =P

nah honestly i dont like the rear lights because of the chrome housing also dont like the front projectors there better then normal bulbs but i just dont think they suit it if you look at it from headon thats just me but =] everything else seems good just headlights and taillights lolol im very picky sorry but like i said still hot none the less!

ahahhaha

o.O

that's another first...majority of the non-FL owners i know want to replace the reflectors with projectors...

you are a strange one...LOL

[SuperSteve]

o.O

that's another first...majority of the non-FL owners i know want to replace the reflectors with projectors...

you are a strange one...LOL

wanna swap ur projectors for my reflectors :D ?

[sai_ANN]

^ keep dreaming steve

[KaZe86]

o.O

that's another first...majority of the non-FL owners i know want to replace the reflectors with projectors...

you are a strange one...LOL

ahahah yeah... im special :p lolol

[Mugen_B16B]

lol oh noesss =P

nah honestly i dont like the rear lights because of the chrome housing also dont like the front projectors there better then normal bulbs but i just dont think they suit it if you look at it from headon thats just me but =] everything else seems good just headlights and taillights lolol im very picky sorry but like i said still hot none the less!

ahahhaha

just something bout the lights front and rear for me, to much ricey look, they released the FL during the era of RICESPEC, so i think honda thought it would been kool to follow the trend, and the lip with the 2 holes just doesnt do it for me, but everyone here has there own taste, aslong as it makes u a happy chappy

[Mugen_B16B]

makes me and steven both lol but we aint gonna start a PFL vs FL war hahaha show some ep3 love

[KaZe86]

true that =] ahahaha

[blk_shadow]

^ here come my rescue. we're the minority hahahahha

actually, I think the fr bar looks better in FL and the two-tone recaros :p. that's why I got one...hehehehe...

[sai_ANN]

^ ditto...i like the FL front bar better too...and the two toned recaros are nicer...


just something bout the lights front and rear for me, to much ricey look, they released the FL during the era of RICESPEC, so i think honda thought it would been kool to follow the trend, and the lip with the 2 holes just doesnt do it for me, but everyone here has there own taste, aslong as it makes u a happy chappy

i agree about the rear lights...but meh...it's not like i'm going to swap my FL tail lights for the pre-FL ones... :p


makes me and steven both lol but we aint gonna start a PFL vs FL war hahaha show some ep3 love

no war...just curious since you guys brought it up...

[blk_shadow]

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

how did u go with ur windscreen?

was it the same as the EU civic?

[SuperSteve]

how did u go with ur windscreen?

was it the same as the EU civic?

unfortunately no :(

Waiting for a person to get back to me on a price of importing a windscreen from japan for me. Aint gonna b cheap. Will let yas know the final outcome :thumbsup:

[Mugen_B16B]

dam man, that sucks

[Philip Lee]

which means i should go and take windscreen cover....

[sai_ANN]

^ i just checked with shannons (after listening to steve on tuesday)...it's automatic windscreen cover...so whew...i'm all good... :p

[Philip Lee]

i'm with Shannons too so i guess i can sleep well at night haha

[bradb16a]

my ride is for sale Mugen ep3
http://forums.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?p=136811#post136811

[SuperSteve]

god dammit ! ! !

Wish shannons would insure me >_< but they wont insure people under the age of 25

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :(

[sai_ANN]

^ they do...you just need to pay an age excess if you make a claim...

[SuperSteve]

^ they do...you just need to pay an age excess if you make a claim...

Hmmm mayb ill try and chase things up with them again. Last time i called the guy i was talking to asked my age and when i told him my age he said sorry we dont insure people under the age of 25. Mayb if i talk to someone else they might b more helpful because the last person i talked to was not very helpful or informative at all.

cheers dude :thumbsup:

If ur still keen on swapping headlights im ready when u are :D

[Philip Lee]

shannons is funny, u talk to different people and u'll get different answer and quotes.

anyway try to ring up again and try your luck. let them know u're a car nut and they would be more willing to help. when i was getting insurance for the 1st time, i spent 20mins taking about motorsport and cars with them.

also joining some car clubs will help too.

[sai_ANN]

If ur still keen on swapping headlights im ready when u are :D

did i ever say that i was even partially considering to swap...??




anyway try to ring up again and try your luck. let them know u're a car nut and they would be more willing to help. when i was getting insurance for the 1st time, i spent 20mins taking about motorsport and cars with them.


LOL....i did that too! ahahah...good move on their part that they hire people who have a think for cars too... :p

[blk_shadow]

unfortunately no :(

Waiting for a person to get back to me on a price of importing a windscreen from japan for me. Aint gonna b cheap. Will let yas know the final outcome :thumbsup:

dang...pls keep us posted...

[Poeter]

which means i should go and take windscreen cover....

Unfortunately, still doesn't solve the problem the lengthy shipping time.

[SuperSteve]

nps thanx guys ill try that ( b a car nut on the phone ) and see how that goes :D

[KaZe86]

hey guys need your opinion

what you guys reckon 16" te37 on the ep3??

anyone got pics of a ep3 with 16"??

Cheers Steven

[EP3EVA]

shouldnt go under 17'' for ep3 r....

[KaZe86]

but they soooo cheappp >_< $400 =P

[EP3EVA]

my ride is for sale Mugen ep3
http://forums.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?p=136811#post136811

buy he's car!! is a good pack save $$$$

[air23box]

Never hear anyone go down size their rims......17 is recommand size for EP3......

[Nepolian]

Theres no issues with running 16's on the EP. The fact that it is the same car (chssis) as the AUDM ITR and they run 16's.

Have a look at the pic on page 214. I have my ITR 16's on there! ;D

[EP3EVA]

EP3 r already have some traction issue's with there oem 17'' wheel and you have to 16'' good luck..

[ekhybrid]

EP3 r already have some traction issue's with there oem 17'' wheel and you have to 16'' good luck..

what difference will there be?
the rolling diameter is essentially the same buddy....

[EP3EVA]

all i know is smaller size = more wheel spin!!

if you really want 16'' and still want ok traction 16'' 7'' wide!

Coz the oem is 17'' 7'' wide!

just my 2 cent if you planing to get new rims for your godly JDM EP3 R get wheels that is 7.5''-8'' on 17''-18'' wheel if not just get wider rubber for your oem wheels.

yeah just no point of down grade!!

guys dont to take my words is just IMO thats all.

[Philip Lee]

err i may a noob but i fail to see how going to 16s will induce more wheel spin.

as long as the tyres size compensate the reduced wheel size (ie. fitting higher profile tyres), there shouldn't be any problem.

[Nepolian]

I run 16's with cheap tyres and have done a 13.6 down the quarter. You telling me if I put on my 17" rims, I'd do a better time?? Dont think so!!

"Traction" is usually down to the type of tyre. It really has no relevance when it comes to wheel size as such, just which type or tyre and wheel to suit your application.....eg, drags, track, rally etc.....

Obviously wider the better, no one will argue with that. Just comparing for CTR and ITR, 205/45/17 and 205/55/16....no right biggy there.

Realistically, for looks, you'd go 18's. But I like my OEM/USDM look and prefer smaller wheels. Thats just me!

[stoj19]

what difference will there be?
the rolling diameter is essentially the same buddy....

yeah thats what i thought?

They will actually get more traction.....on the track as they will essentially heat up quicker as less circumference area, although still same surface area gripping the road (unless vtecin').

[EP3EVA]

I run 16's with cheap tyres and have done a 13.6 down the quarter. You telling me if I put on my 17" rims, I'd do a better time?? Dont think so!!

"Traction" is usually down to the type of tyre. It really has no relevance when it comes to wheel size as such, just which type or tyre and wheel to suit your application.....eg, drags, track, rally etc.....

Obviously wider the better, no one will argue with that. Just comparing for CTR and ITR, 205/45/17 and 205/55/16....no right biggy there.

Realistically, for looks, you'd go 18's. But I like my OEM/USDM look and prefer smaller wheels. Thats just me!

damn 13.6sec plz share us yours SPEC on the EP3 plz

[KaZe86]

walau sorry to cause an argument lolol yeah i saw the one on CLUBITR not a fan of it black ive already had my black rolla im looking at white now has to be white lolol i think ill just get them and throw them on see how it is i think im more concerned about how it will look more then performance wise it will be roughly the same if not better like the other guys say its about the width of the tire and the actual tread of the tire and how well it grips thanks for the comments guys will keep you posted ;)

[bradb16a]

buy he's car!! is a good pack save $$$$


That my car i will post some good pics on in later ..
and as a few people no i had 16ich bbs on it 42 offset and there were no issues..

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, wheres user "bblt". Haven't seen him for a while?

[Mugen_B16B]

he's around hahaha ur talking bout the one with alot of questions?

[EP3EVA]

Hey guys, wheres user "bblt". Haven't seen him for a while?

last time chat'd to him, he told to doing he's exhaust up 3'' s/s custom

Hope to hear from him soon, so i would know hows the 3'' s/s custom go on our k20a..haha

[Nepolian]

last time chat'd to him, he told to doing he's exhaust up 3'' s/s custom

Hope to hear from him soon, so i would know hows the 3'' s/s custom go on our k20a..haha

I have 3" from header back with 3" cat. So loud....even with centre muffler and rear muffler. I have now taken out the centre muffler and using the stock muffler to kill the noise. Have seperate staight through for drags.

Honestly guys, unless you're gonna do cams, itb's etc.....dont bother, 2.5 is more than enough and 10x's quiter.

[EP3EVA]

I have 3" from header back with 3" cat. So loud....even with centre muffler and rear muffler. I have now taken out the centre muffler and using the stock muffler to kill the noise. Have seperate staight through for drags.

Honestly guys, unless you're gonna do cams, itb's etc.....dont bother, 2.5 is more than enough and 10x's quiter.

what kind of 3'' cat may i ask!!??

i ask coz i got skunk2 megapower r 70mm(2.7'') catback coming in about 2 weeks.

so would a 3'' cat will do?

[Nepolian]

last time chat'd to him, he told to doing he's exhaust up 3'' s/s custom

Hope to hear from him soon, so i would know hows the 3'' s/s custom go on our k20a..haha


what kind of 3'' cat may i ask!!??

i ask coz i got skunk2 megapower r 70mm(2.7'') catback coming in about 2 weeks.

so would a 3'' cat will do?


Yes a 3" cat would do. But i'd save my money for a kpro of intake if i were you. Realistically there is nothing to be gained from changing the cat unless your making the power.

So on the rule of kw per $......save you money!

[EP3EVA]

yeh got a fujita CAI already..

yeah than i just get some carbing 4 pts lower bar better!



yeah i got Spoon ETD install last nite, Is really cool ,can feel the engine movement and stuff..

take off from the line is much better than before it just dont want wheel spin...just dont try to hard(dropping the clutch) or the wheel will hop like bunny..

[SuperSteve]

axle tramping is the worst :S i hate it

[Nepolian]

Good mounts and sussy will reduce it. But yeah, really sucks!

[bradb16a]

my ep3 is going so the parts are too
have a look http://forums.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?t=5910

[Philip Lee]

spotted a CW EP3 at the lights of pinelanes road and hellawell road at 5:15pm Saturday.

a dude was driving with a chick on the front seat. anyone here?

[sai_ANN]

my ep3 is going so the parts are too
have a look http://forums.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?t=5910

just sent you a PM on CITR... :)

[rpm boy]

Hey guys, I know i should read before i ask this q but cbf reading the previous 216 pages :p Whats the downside/regrets/bad things about your Ep3's, im getting on it the next couple weeks and i just want to know what to look out for when i get it
Cheers
Rob

[Philip Lee]

downside is availablity of parts but that's the price you pay for imports. but many parts are shared with other Hondas so it's not too bad.

so far i have no regrets. my car has been running strong and pretty cheap to run.

bad thing is not a lot of street cred due to the look. you either love it or hate it.

[Mugen_B16B]

spotted a CW EP3 at the lights of pinelanes road and hellawell road at 5:15pm Saturday.

a dude was driving with a chick on the front seat. anyone here?

prob me with my gf or nhi and her bf, most likely her, i was on hellawell that day aswell but at 8pm

[rpm boy]

downside is availablity of parts but that's the price you pay for imports. but many parts are shared with other Hondas so it's not too bad.

so far i have no regrets. my car has been running strong and pretty cheap to run.

bad thing is not a lot of street cred due to the look. you either love it or hate it.

Eg of Parts that are hard to get? love the look especially cause no one likes them (So they wont steal it :p ) What kind of L/H am i looking at for city and highway driving?? (not the bullsh!t claims honda makes) Thanks for the info

[sai_ANN]

^ e.g. if you have an accident...gl with getting replacement body parts...everything will need to be imported from japan...this seems to be the case even for the windshield as well (apparently it's wider than the windscreen for the EU civic)

also because they weren't as popular as the DC2 or DC5 in japan...all the EP3 specific parts are a bit more expensive...

fuel consumption is pretty good...providing you don't drive like a maniac...somewhere around 9.5-10L/100km

[rpm boy]

are there any variations throught its life, apart from bodykits?

[sai_ANN]

you mean between facelifted and non-facelifted?

[rpm boy]

you mean between facelifted and non-facelifted?

Yep thats what i mean, are there any variations of k20 between facelift and non facelift models or nething of that nature?

[Philip Lee]

exterior - headlights (projector), front bumper and rear lights

interior - seat colour (from full red to black/red), maybe other minor bits

performance - apparently different flywheel (not 100&#37; sure) and retuned suspension to reduce understeer.

[sai_ANN]

^ correct...

lighter flywheel in the FL version

[Philip Lee]

yeah but the FL flywheel/clutch is a pain for street driving....

[sai_ANN]

really? i don't find it too bad... :)

[rpm boy]

How do u all find the 6 speed box?

[stoj19]

How do u all find the 6 speed box?

awesome, I can criuse along at 60kmh in 6 easily. :)

EP3s are so awesome man, seriously you will love yours.

Where are you looking to buy one from? Find any you like?

[Philip Lee]

really? i don't find it too bad... :)

clutch pedal is light but becos of the lighten firewall it is very easy to stall.



How do u all find the 6 speed box?

gearbox is great. travel is short and slick.

[sai_ANN]

clutch pedal is light but becos of the lighten firewall it is very easy to stall.

lightened firewall?

[stoj19]

lightened firewall?

lol he meant flywheel

[Philip Lee]

oops flywheel i mean hehe.

[bbds]

Hey guys, wheres user "bblt". Haven't seen him for a while?

i am now here, Yups i am the guy with the 10000000000000 questions. n ill keep asking more =) lolz

[EP3EVA]

i am now here, Yups i am the guy with the 10000000000000 questions. n ill keep asking more =) lolz

how are you these day??

have you finish with your 3'' catback??

you like it??...tell us about it

[Mugen_B16B]

whats the size for the stock ep3 exhaust just wondering? 2.25 im assuming

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys, I know i should read before i ask this q but cbf reading the previous 216 pages :p Whats the downside/regrets/bad things about your Ep3's, im getting on it the next couple weeks and i just want to know what to look out for when i get it
Cheers
Rob

If u can go see if anyone has 1 and test drive 1 :) For me after i test drove 1 i fell inlove :o:o:o:o:o:o

But parts are a big pain in the bum. Im currently trying to source a windscreen and im going to have to get it from japan and with the australian dollar the way it is its going to kill me :( but thats the cost of owning a import. I have no regrets though :)

[bbds]

how are you these day??

have you finish with your 3'' catback??

you like it??...tell us about it

hey champ, im good. Ive just got a axle back atm, was meant to get the catback done today but no time. ill keep u posted once it gets done, hopefully next monday.

have u got urs done yet"?

[sai_ANN]

lol he meant flywheel

hehe...i know...couldn't help pointing it out...


clutch pedal is light but becos of the lighten firewall it is very easy to stall.

gearbox is great. travel is short and slick.

hmm...i have no problems with stalling...so no biggie for me...even if i got a pre-FL one i would've changed the flywheel anyway... :)

but yep...gearbox is great...i gave an ep3 with a short shifter a go and tbh it didn't feel any different...

[EP3EVA]

hey champ, im good. Ive just got a axle back atm, was meant to get the catback done today but no time. ill keep u posted once it gets done, hopefully next monday.

have u got urs done yet"?

im good...

got fujita cai and spoon engine damper install so happy with them!!:cool:

i got skunk2 megapower R 70mm coming in 2 weeks!:p

yeh i be waiting for your good news.

[NightRyder]

Doh!...can't access this page because I don't have rights. :(


my ep3 is going so the parts are too
have a look http://forums.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?t=5910

[blk_shadow]

Doh!...can't access this page because I don't have rights. :(

yeah, me neither...

[KaZe86]

bblt you PM'd me couple weeks back about your ep3 or somthing i replied but you never replied back... :( then i just saw your car for sale on firesport then taken down again... :(

whats the deal?? lol

[rpm boy]

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/HONDA/CIVIC/details.aspx?R=6438999&keywords=EP3&Model=CIVIC&__Ntx=mode&#37;20matchallpartial&State=All%20States&__Nne=20&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=HONDA&__D=EP3&silo=1000&seot=0&__sid=11C6C2153C87&state_id=0&__N=4294965322%200%204294965250%20834%20285%20258% 20287%201216&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntk=CarAll&distance=25&Cr=0&__Ntt=EP3&l=du&trecs=2
This is the one ill prob get, if i can get it to 22 ill b happy, nething lower then that is a steal :p it lands late this week and ill test drive that particular one when its complienced :) have driven one b4 and i love it especially the shifter position, i dont want to do 2 much work on it so I/H/E and some sussy work should be ample, but im a sucker for QTB's :p

[1900-hustler]

thanks for posting that up rpm_boy
looks like a clean car..

i contacted the dealer and he said $24k is what hes after ..
so i deposited $1000 to hold the car whe it lands. and pending inspection i will buy it..


hahaha syke rob! LOL

[Philip Lee]

so u 2 are fighting over the same car?? LOL



hmm...i have no problems with stalling...so no biggie for me...even if i got a pre-FL one i would've changed the flywheel anyway...

but yep...gearbox is great...i gave an ep3 with a short shifter a go and tbh it didn't feel any different...

in all of my previous manual car, i can release the clutch to fiction point add a little throttle and go. with EP3, i have to rev it up before releasing the clutch to avoid stalling. i guess that's the con for quick reving high redline car.

yeah no point for quick shift, it's already quick enough.

[rpm boy]

thanks for posting that up rpm_boy
looks like a clean car..

i contacted the dealer and he said $24k is what hes after ..
so i deposited $1000 to hold the car whe it lands. and pending inspection i will buy it..


hahaha syke rob! LOL
I have keys and know where u park ur car gary :p


so u 2 are fighting over the same car?? LOL




in all of my previous manual car, i can release the clutch to fiction point add a little throttle and go. with EP3, i have to rev it up before releasing the clutch to avoid stalling. i guess that's the con for quick reving high redline car.

yeah no point for quick shift, it's already quick enough.

I hope he is kidding :s yeah i didnt have much prob with the clutch and taking off... going from a 1400kg AWD turbo u need a bit of gas to get it going so its all good :)

[sai_ANN]

in all of my previous manual car, i can release the clutch to fiction point add a little throttle and go. with EP3, i have to rev it up before releasing the clutch to avoid stalling. i guess that's the con for quick reving high redline car.


*shrugs*

i guess it's just a matter of adjusting how you drive? :p

[Philip Lee]

yeah but i dun put a lot of kays and this can be annoying as i have to pay attention at take off. not fun sitting in traffic jams.

[sai_ANN]

LOL...nothing more embarrassing that stalling on a hill during peak hour traffic! :p

[rpm boy]

LOL...nothing more embarrassing that stalling on a hill during peak hour traffic! :p

3k and drop the clutch :p

[bbds]

bblt you PM'd me couple weeks back about your ep3 or somthing i replied but you never replied back... :( then i just saw your car for sale on firesport then taken down again... :(

whats the deal?? lol

Hey, yes i was planning on selling it cause i just purchased a house. But yeah i no longer require to sell it. Sorry about the hassles, did u end up buying one?

[KaZe86]

Hey, yes i was planning on selling it cause i just purchased a house. But yeah i no longer require to sell it. Sorry about the hassles, did u end up buying one?

not yet mate grats on the house

[egads]

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/HONDA/CIVIC/details.aspx?R=6438999&keywords=EP3&Model=CIVIC&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&State=All%20States&__Nne=20&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=HONDA&__D=EP3&silo=1000&seot=0&__sid=11C6C2153C87&state_id=0&__N=4294965322%200%204294965250%20834%20285%20258% 20287%201216&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntk=CarAll&distance=25&Cr=0&__Ntt=EP3&l=du&trecs=2 (http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/HONDA/CIVIC/details.aspx?R=6438999&keywords=EP3&Model=CIVIC&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&State=All%20States&__Nne=20&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=HONDA&__D=EP3&silo=1000&seot=0&__sid=11C6C2153C87&state_id=0&__N=4294965322%200%204294965250%20834%20285%20258% 20287%201216&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_Price_Dec imal%7C0&__Qpb=true&__Ntk=CarAll&distance=25&Cr=0&__Ntt=EP3&l=du&trecs=2)
This is the one ill prob get, if i can get it to 22 ill b happy, nething lower then that is a steal :p it lands late this week and ill test drive that particular one when its complienced :) have driven one b4 and i love it especially the shifter position, i dont want to do 2 much work on it so I/H/E and some sussy work should be ample, but im a sucker for QTB's :p

thats IMG's ad, top blokes, most of the ep3s running around are from them.

[EP3EVA]

woot??!!

Jdm Ep3 R is So easy to drive!! better not be any 1st car coz you wont able to drive older cars, well i drove my dad 99' Civic vti-r(em1) after driving the EP3 for less than 1/2 year ,that em1 is so to hard for me to get used to it

like i have issue taking off and stuff.

[bbds]

[QUOTE=rpm boy;2174520]http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/HONDA/CIVIC/details.aspx?R=6438999&keywords=EP3&Model=CIVIC&__Ntx=mode&#37;20matchallpartial&State=All%20States&__Nne=20&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=HONDA&__D=EP3&silo=1000&seot=0&__sid=11C6C2153C87&state_id=0&__N=4294965322%200%204294965250%20834%20285%20258% 20287%201216&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntk=CarAll&distance=25&Cr=0&__Ntt=EP3&l=du&trecs=2

I wouldnt get a EP3 unless it had log books, and the electronic scanner that they usually come with to say that these low kms are genuine. Before i purchased mine i had a look at a couple which were around the 40xxxkm mark, some of them were in poor condition.

So if ur planning on buying a EP3 make sure u get what u pay for, and try to get one with logbooks to prove that they are genuine kms. I purchased my car with a 75kms and i got what i paid for, at the end of the day atleast i knew they were genuine kms and not wound back like most of them on the market. Thought ill give u a heads up =)

[stoj19]

[QUOTE=rpm boy;2174520]http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/HONDA/CIVIC/details.aspx?R=6438999&keywords=EP3&Model=CIVIC&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&State=All%20States&__Nne=20&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=HONDA&__D=EP3&silo=1000&seot=0&__sid=11C6C2153C87&state_id=0&__N=4294965322%200%204294965250%20834%20285%20258% 20287%201216&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntk=CarAll&distance=25&Cr=0&__Ntt=EP3&l=du&trecs=2

I wouldnt get a EP3 unless it had log books, and the electronic scanner that they usually come with to say that these low kms are genuine. Before i purchased mine i had a look at a couple which were around the 40xxxkm mark, some of them were in poor condition.

So if ur planning on buying a EP3 make sure u get what u pay for, and try to get one with logbooks to prove that they are genuine kms. I purchased my car with a 75kms and i got what i paid for, at the end of the day atleast i knew they were genuine kms and not wound back like most of them on the market. Thought ill give u a heads up =)

I totally agree, its not about kms....its about condition. Check a few cars out remember you get what you pay for. Don't cheap out on one with "low kms". Explore the market and arrange to drive a few EP3s for sale for example from private sellers as well.

Hope you find the one that suits you :)

[rpm boy]

[QUOTE=bbds;2175812]

I totally agree, its not about kms....its about condition. Check a few cars out remember you get what you pay for. Don't cheap out on one with "low kms". Explore the market and arrange to drive a few EP3s for sale for example from private sellers as well.

Hope you find the one that suits you :)

i always go on the assumption thatevery import has the clock wound back :p terrible to say but its a common trade when they go to the auctions in japan... im going to go and drive it first and negotiate then leave so i dont look desperate, then come back again with a mechanic to c every little thing wrong with it and use it a leverage for bargenning, at the end of the day i know they have to make there money but ill try keep as much as mine as i can :) ... anoher thing, the EP3's arnt drive by wire are they?... cause that would suck

[Philip Lee]

i believe most of the dodgy kays are done AFTER getting the car at Jp auctions.

usually the kays on the auction paper is reliable. if they're suspicous, they will note it on the paper.

EP3s are not drive by wire. what's wrong with DBW tho?

[Nepolian]

Spoon springs forsale

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

[Philip Lee]

^^ why are you selling??

are they any good? ride harsh??? how much drop???

u ran stock shocks with them??

cheers

[rpm boy]

i believe most of the dodgy kays are done AFTER getting the car at Jp auctions.

usually the kays on the auction paper is reliable. if they're suspicous, they will note it on the paper.

EP3s are not drive by wire. what's wrong with DBW tho?

ill take a look at the k's and condition and go from there, not a fan of drive by wire... dont like the lag or the "detachment" from the car, if it was for family or cruise around in then thats fine but for spirited driving and track etc wouldnt go near it, couple of my mates have it (XR8, New WRX) and just dont like it...

[Nepolian]

^^ why are you selling??

are they any good? ride harsh??? how much drop???

u ran stock shocks with them??

cheers

About a 20mm drop Phil. Stock shocks are fine with it and the ride is firmer, which actually gives the car a sportier ride. Not too hard!

[EP3EVA]

About a 20mm drop Phil. Stock shocks are fine with it and the ride is firmer, which actually gives the car a sportier ride. Not too hard!

you got pic's when install in your car??

is that Spoon spring only for EP3 type R?? or it will fit the U.S EP3 Si??

[KaZe86]

hey guys

finnaly picked up my 2001 JDM CW ep3 yesterday and loving everything about it!!!! comparing it to my modded sportivo its so much better >_< very very happy!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

its the c package also comes with fold mirrors a rear parcel shelf thats all i know lol

also it has the grey chrome headlights with HIDs not the normal chrome one

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/KaZe1_2006/180320091002.jpg


Steve.

[Nepolian]

you got pic's when install in your car??

is that Spoon spring only for EP3 type R?? or it will fit the U.S EP3 Si??

Dont know about the USDM SI, but my guess it'd be the same.

Theres about 2 finger gap at the front and 1.5 at the rear.

Like I said not a big drop, but just nice!

[SuperSteve]

hey guys

finnaly picked up my 2001 JDM CW ep3 yesterday and loving everything about it!!!! comparing it to my modded sportivo its so much better >_< very very happy!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

its the c package also comes with fold mirrors a rear parcel shelf thats all i know lol

also it has the grey chrome headlights with HIDs not the normal chrome one

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/KaZe1_2006/180320091002.jpg


Steve.

congrats mate and welcome :D

[stoj19]

hey guys

finnaly picked up my 2001 JDM CW ep3 yesterday and loving everything about it!!!! comparing it to my modded sportivo its so much better >_< very very happy!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

its the c package also comes with fold mirrors a rear parcel shelf thats all i know lol

also it has the grey chrome headlights with HIDs not the normal chrome one

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/KaZe1_2006/180320091002.jpg


Steve.

How much did you get it for in the end? If you don't want to say I'm cool with that

[KaZe86]

thanks steve lol :thumbsup:

i got it for 26k drive away with a 3 year full warranty on all parts engine driveshafts and everything lol =P

anyways just wanna ask you guys a few questions

everytime i turn on the car theres a japanese chick talking to me lol and theres like a little card reader to the bottom right the guy said its like a japanese ETAG so yeah anyone else have one its no big deal but yeah thought i'd ask

also when i fold in the mirrors my left one is a bit slower the the right sometimes and gets stuck any ideas how to fix this problem?

other then that its awsome!!

[Nepolian]

Track day at wakefield......09.05.09

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108314

[Mugen_B16B]

looks like dirt steven LOL

i think mine looks better hahahaha

[Philip Lee]

wow being a 2001 u must got the first batch.

congrad.

[Perry]

thanks steve lol :thumbsup:

i got it for 26k drive away with a 3 year full warranty on all parts engine driveshafts and everything lol =P

anyways just wanna ask you guys a few questions

everytime i turn on the car theres a japanese chick talking to me lol and theres like a little card reader to the bottom right the guy said its like a japanese ETAG so yeah anyone else have one its no big deal but yeah thought i'd ask

also when i fold in the mirrors my left one is a bit slower the the right sometimes and gets stuck any ideas how to fix this problem?

other then that its awsome!!

You got it from IMG yeah? dead stock?

[ITRDC2]

got DIY my 2002 EP3 key with later model ep3 key case+ genuine type-r cover!!!very happy:)
http://i40.tinypic.com/2ily6oj.jpg

[ITRDC2]

got DIY my 2002 EP3 key with later model ep3 key case+ genuine type-r cover!!!very happy:)
http://i40.tinypic.com/2ily6oj.jpg

[Philip Lee]

nice DIY. are you going to post up how?? hehe

[stoj19]

looks awesome!

[KaZe86]

yeah it does look like dirt but i like dirt... :P

nah i got it from GTA in the cbd

yeah its a late model 2001 i think december build

looove it :p

[burak213]

I have keys and know where u park ur car gary :p



I hope he is kidding :s yeah i didnt have much prob with the clutch and taking off... going from a 1400kg AWD turbo u need a bit of gas to get it going so its all good :)

you need more than gas to get that tank going.. :D

[EP3EVA]

here is my Skunk2 megapower R 70mm for my EP3!!

hmm i mite in the 1st person with Skunk2 megapower R 70mm for the EP3 R in OZ!
(correct me if im wrong)

Got it today from the state's

will install next day!!

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5330/dscn2878i.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn2878i.jpg)


http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2129/dscn2879.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn2879.jpg)

[ITRDC2]

nice DIY. are you going to post up how?? hehe

cheers mate haha, but i didnt take any pictures when i did it sorry. but i will list the process:

1. buy the aftermarket back one with uncut key from any key store that have stock, it should be able to fit for model such as honda jazz key here, i.e. same shape.

2. use tools to cut remove the uncut key out from the plastic

3. cut your ep3's key,yeah i know no one want to cut their original key but cuz i got some extra aftermarket made keys for my car so i just cut those not original key, and then cut into the right size to fit into that aftermarket key case which the uncut key already been removed.

4. use the right glue to glue it up with the type-r front case, because there must be some gap in between due to the ep3 keys are thinner so i used hot gum with the gun to apply those glue into the gap.

5. after i glue the one side after make sure the key position has been fixed, then i used super glue to glue that type-r case together. Done!!!

6. some work might need cuz the aftermarket back case is not match the genuine type-r case very well so i think we can use the model puddy to fill in any gap, also be aware there are some holes for the factory remote on the aftermarket back case, so some sticker might be needed to cover the gap,good luck guys who want to do this job cheers!:)

[Mugen_B16B]

any pics of how u did it?

[ITRDC2]

sorry no pics...........i didnt take

[Philip Lee]

haha dodgy but does the trick. very original!!!

[blk_shadow]

thanks steve lol :thumbsup:

i got it for 26k drive away with a 3 year full warranty on all parts engine driveshafts and everything lol =P

anyways just wanna ask you guys a few questions

everytime i turn on the car theres a japanese chick talking to me lol and theres like a little card reader to the bottom right the guy said its like a japanese ETAG so yeah anyone else have one its no big deal but yeah thought i'd ask

also when i fold in the mirrors my left one is a bit slower the the right sometimes and gets stuck any ideas how to fix this problem?

other then that its awsome!!

congrats on the car!!

yeah, I got that japanese E-TAG as well. sounds like I'm in an anime or smthg everytime I start the car LOL

[blk_shadow]

sorry no pics...........i didnt take

how about the immobiliser? or prefacelift doesn't come with immobiliser?

[KaZe86]

lol yeah man its like HAIIIIII KONICHIWA OHEGOZAMASSSSS lolol its pretty funny people are like wtf is that just push the button again and she talks lolol

[Poeter]

[QUOTE=KaZe86;2180493]thanks steve lol :thumbsup:

i got it for 26k drive away with a 3 year full warranty on all parts engine driveshafts and everything lol =P

QUOTE]

May I kindly ask what's the mileage on the odometer?

[KaZe86]

lol nps man you asked so nicely lmao =]

42500km

[blk_shadow]

lol yeah man its like HAIIIIII KONICHIWA OHEGOZAMASSSSS lolol its pretty funny people are like wtf is that just push the button again and she talks lolol

LOL, it sounds more like "kosoka...souryu tara sirimasen..." or smthg like that hahahaha...you can adjust the volume too..

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys.

Ive been talking to a parts importer and they told me getting a windscreen from honda japan wouldnt b cheap because of the australian dollar. The windscreen alone was $1000. BUT the air feight was ranging from 1600 - 1800 :S Sea freight would b cheaper but the windscreen would b more prone to damage.

Called the importer up again yesterday to see if he found anything cheaper. He has been talking to some windscreen guy and they are going to b bringing over from japan aftermarket windscreens for our ep3's because they are aware of our model car. HELLLL YEAHHH ! ! only downside though is its going to b a couple of months b4 this all happens so i have to hang out till then. The price he told me they are looking at for windscreen and fit is 750 which would b farken heaps better then paying 2600 - 2800.

[blk_shadow]

Hey guys.

Ive been talking to a parts importer and they told me getting a windscreen from honda japan wouldnt b cheap because of the australian dollar. The windscreen alone was $1000. BUT the air feight was ranging from 1600 - 1800 :S Sea freight would b cheaper but the windscreen would b more prone to damage.

Called the importer up again yesterday to see if he found anything cheaper. He has been talking to some windscreen guy and they are going to b bringing over from japan aftermarket windscreens for our ep3's because they are aware of our model car. HELLLL YEAHHH ! ! only downside though is its going to b a couple of months b4 this all happens so i have to hang out till then. The price he told me they are looking at for windscreen and fit is 750 which would b farken heaps better then paying 2600 - 2800.

You are the man!!!!!

so at least there will be some EP3 windscreens instock in OZ!

[SuperSteve]

You are the man!!!!!

so at least there will be some EP3 windscreens instock in OZ!

Yeap. But ill get more information when the windscreens are actually here. Like who is selling it etc. Not sure what will happen. These people might bring in the aftermarket windscreens and give them to windscreen suppliers mayb ? Not entirely sure but we will wait and see hehe

[blk_shadow]

Yeap. But ill get more information when the windscreens are actually here. Like who is selling it etc. Not sure what will happen. These people might bring in the aftermarket windscreens and give them to windscreen suppliers mayb ? Not entirely sure but we will wait and see hehe

yeah, either way, it would be heaps cheaper and easier to get :D:thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

Steve, please let us know more detail if/when available.

my mate just bid and won a EP3 in Japan and he is going to ship it over in a container. maybe we can arrange something. if u know supplier in japan etc (preferably around Osaka/Kobe) then maybe we can get some over and get some windscreen guys to measured up so they can be made locally etc etc.

[blk_shadow]

my mate just bid and won a EP3 in Japan and he is going to ship it over in a container. maybe we can arrange something. if u know supplier in japan etc (preferably around Osaka/Kobe) then maybe we can get some over and get some windscreen guys to measured up so they can be made locally etc etc.

bid and won an EP3? wow..lucky strike!

that's a good idea too...

[SuperSteve]

Steve, please let us know more detail if/when available.

my mate just bid and won a EP3 in Japan and he is going to ship it over in a container. maybe we can arrange something. if u know supplier in japan etc (preferably around Osaka/Kobe) then maybe we can get some over and get some windscreen guys to measured up so they can be made locally etc etc.

I could go to a windscreen guy to measure up my current windscreen and get them to make it BUT they wouldnt just make a 1 off. They would probably want atleast say 20 -30 windscreens made up. Thanks for the offer though mate :thumbsup:

As soon as i get more infomation ill post here and ep3 parts thread to make it abit easy hehe

[stoj19]

Steve, please let us know more detail if/when available.

my mate just bid and won a EP3 in Japan and he is going to ship it over in a container. maybe we can arrange something. if u know supplier in japan etc (preferably around Osaka/Kobe) then maybe we can get some over and get some windscreen guys to measured up so they can be made locally etc etc.

Hey Phillip why is he sending it in a container? Instead of just a car carrier....can we all chuck stuff into the container :p

[ITRDC2]

I could go to a windscreen guy to measure up my current windscreen and get them to make it BUT they wouldnt just make a 1 off. They would probably want atleast say 20 -30 windscreens made up. Thanks for the offer though mate :thumbsup:

As soon as i get more infomation ill post here and ep3 parts thread to make it abit easy hehe

there are ep3 windscreens selling on yahoo japan. actually you can get some agent to bid for you and send to here.

[Philip Lee]

I could go to a windscreen guy to measure up my current windscreen and get them to make it BUT they wouldnt just make a 1 off. They would probably want atleast say 20 -30 windscreens made up. Thanks for the offer though mate :thumbsup:

As soon as i get more infomation ill post here and ep3 parts thread to make it abit easy hehe

haha yeah true silly me.


Hey Phillip why is he sending it in a container? Instead of just a car carrier....can we all chuck stuff into the container :p

he is sharing the container with another friend who is importing another car as well. plus other bits and pieces to save shipping.

as to stuff in container, i need to ask him first. where abouts are you and what are u planning to put in?

[Perry]

Any updates with the glass Steve?

[SuperSteve]

Any updates with the glass Steve?

Yeah bro. Go to page 223 and post #2672

Im gonna wait out and hope mayb they get windscreens just over a month, but then again they might take longer and might b over 2 months im just gonna cross my fingers and wait.

[Perry]

Yeah bro. Go to page 223 and post #2672

Im gonna wait out and hope mayb they get windscreens just over a month, but then again they might take longer and might b over 2 months im just gonna cross my fingers and waiting.

1-2 months should be ok than.

Anyone here were on Henry lawson drive on Sunday afternoon with a black ep3?

[SuperSteve]

dam there are well over 10 ep3's in sydney.

how about another sydney meet :D:D

[Perry]

dam there are well over 10 ep3's in sydney.

how about another sydney meet :D:D

I dont mind another meet honestly, my gf's EP3 is like a 4WD now :(

[SuperSteve]

I dont mind another meet honestly, my gf's EP3 is like a 4WD now :(

what u mean by 4wd ?

[ShiRi]

I'm still hunting for an EP3. What are peoples opinions on importing one with the current exchange rate?

Specifically I'd like to know how much difference there is from the final sale price in Japan to on road in Australia.

Anyone willing to share that information?

[ShiRi]

Also I don't know if this is appropriate (mods feel free to remove if it is) but I'd also like to share that there is a Black EP3 listed on Carsales in NSW at the moment for $29k was only recently sold in Melbourne for $22k with a RWC (It is now listed without one)

Buyer Beware as this sold in Melbourne about one month ago.

[n5920787]

Also I don't know if this is appropriate (mods feel free to remove if it is) but I'd also like to share that there is a Black EP3 listed on Carsales in NSW at the moment for $29k was only recently sold in Melbourne for $22k with a RWC (It is now listed without one)

Buyer Beware as this sold in Melbourne about one month ago.

I'm looking at it right now & funny how he mentions "Civic EP3 Type R only 1 in australia thats black"

[Philip Lee]

depends on km and condition, EP3s are selling between 600k to 1.3m in Japan currently.

which is quite a big drop since we bought ours when yen was 100 (between 1.2m to 1.8m).

in a way what was lost on AUD value has been offset by cheaper price in Japan.

if u are considering importing, speak with IMG as many people here have good experience with them.

u'll need to factor another AUD$1-2k on top of the final auction price to become FOB price. then another 10-12k for shipping, duty/GST, compliance etc.

[bbds]

yups i know exactly which one ur talking about, that black one has been for sale 3 times in a 6 months period. It was the worst example of an EP3 i have ever seen in my life. The rear lights were cracked, Centrecaps are missing holes in the dash from gauges, it was an ex Track car in japan, Rocket cover turned into silver. The list goes on.. It was a grade 3 import from japan..=)

[stoj19]

I'm still hunting for an EP3. What are peoples opinions on importing one with the current exchange rate?

Specifically I'd like to know how much difference there is from the final sale price in Japan to on road in Australia.

Anyone willing to share that information?

Personally I wouldnt recommend it. It is probably cheaper buying one here for $28k and much less hassle.

[stoj19]

yups i know exactly which one ur talking about, that black one has been for sale 3 times in a 6 months period. It was the worst example of an EP3 i have ever seen in my life.

lol agreed. Who would want a black EP3 even if its the only one in AUS.

[iLlusion10]

tossing up between an ep3 or a cl9, their similar "intial cost" as in ~$25k, but what's the cost of running it, insurance, fuel consumption, rego, servicing etc.? compared to a euro?

[bradb16a]

lol agreed. Who would want a black EP3 even if its the only one in AUS.


LOL what's the bet my black ep3 poos all over your white one mate and for 26K a good deal not all black ep3 are ruff .. keep you comment to your self mate ....

[bbds]

LOL what's the bet my black ep3 poos all over your white one mate and for 26K a good deal not all black ep3 are ruff .. keep you comment to your self mate ....


Yup not all Black Ep3's are ruff, but that one definately is =)

[stoj19]

sorry man, didn't mean to offend :( just that black one is certainly a bad example of an EP3. And the seller as said previously sounds strange. Sorry again! :(

Yours has definitely got some nice mods

[EP3EVA]

bradb16a...nice EP3 you got there!!!

26k for your mugen look/style(dosent come cheap) is a steal, everyone know how much you love/spent and look after the car.


if i still got havent got a ep3 r, i'll grab it of you rite now, yeh i do like the white color more, but bradb16a car will beat that simple point, 3 words "bang of the bucks"!

and i can be even more rare, haha the jdm ep3 is rare euff.


good on the sale mate!!!

[KaZe86]

hey guys just wondering what do "YOU" guys redline the ep3 to?

Steve.

[Nepolian]

Just generally speaking, not all people want a white car, Type R or no Type R. I went out of my way to look for a black one...a while back now.

To be honest.....Brads EP3 is a steal at the price. Just wait until you noobs here start spending $$ on the car and you realise that you've spent $5K and have little to show!

[bbds]

Oh so Brads car is the one thats for sale on carsales? Im getting confused why we all of a sudden talking about brads car? unless they are the same one

hrmmzzz

[Nepolian]

bradb16a??

[bbds]

yeah is his car the one thats for sale?

[EP3EVA]

Just generally speaking, not all people want a white car, Type R or no Type R. I went out of my way to look for a black one...a while back now.

To be honest.....Brads EP3 is a steal at the price. Just wait until you noobs here start spending $$ on the car and you realise that you've spent $5K and have little to show!


i already said he's car is a steal a at that price he's asking 26k.....

[stoj19]

hey EP3EVA how is your Skunk2 exhaust? :D

[Mugen_B16B]

i agree with u there nepolian
think bout it
u buy ur ep3 for the price u pay which im guessing somewhere around 26-27k
put on mugen stuff which includes
-intake
-bonnet
-lip
-grille
-wheels
and the list goes on when u could just buy brads black ep3? and save an arm and a leg
i would have if i didnt have mine already

[bradb16a]

Oh so Brads car is the one thats for sale on carsales? Im getting confused why we all of a sudden talking about brads car? unless they are the same one

hrmmzzz


mate look my pic does it look like the car on carsale NOOOOO...
my car is mugen not stock my car will be put up on carsale buy the end off the week..

[blk_shadow]

mate look my pic does it look like the car on carsale NOOOOO...
my car is mugen not stock my car will be put up on carsale buy the end off the week..

part out pleaseeeeeee....pretty pleaseee...lol

thats ok if u dont want to....cos I want the mugen intake hahahaha...

[rpm boy]

How many black EP3's were made(imported) in JAPAN? apparently the white ones are the rarest cause they only came out in japan whilst GB got every colour but white...and no offence to brad cause the car looks awsome, but the black makes it look like a 2 door jazz, just dosnt have the same "phatness" to it :)

[Philip Lee]

in Japan, white ones are the most popular (by quite some margin) followed by black and red. silver is only available on C package and since most JDM EP3s are C package, silver is actually more popular than red.

if you count all the EP3s around the world, i guess white would be rare cos it was only available in Japan and EP3s weren't selling like hotcakes there.

[Perry]

Does anyone know of a white ep3 for sale with work kai Cr and spoon calipers and other J's racing gear?

[SuperSteve]

Does anyone know of a white ep3 for sale with work kai Cr and spoon calipers and other J's racing gear?

the 1 on carsales ?? Ive seen the car around my area quiet a few times. Looks really nice

[Perry]

the 1 on carsales ?? Ive seen the car around my area quiet a few times. Looks really nice

Yeah I think we are talking about the same one. There is another ep3 for sale on club itr im after some of the parts hehehe.... How's your day?

[SuperSteve]

Yeah I think we are talking about the same one. There is another ep3 for sale on club itr im after some of the parts hehehe.... How's your day?

hahha not if i get them parts first boy ! ! !

yeah my day good so far. Would b better if i didnt have to look at a crack on my windscreen when i drive to and from work.

[Perry]

hahha not if i get them parts first boy ! ! !

yeah my day good so far. Would b better if i didnt have to look at a crack on my windscreen when i drive to and from work.

ahaha look at mine its worse then urs LOL, ahahah too late junior I got first dibs on the parts already LOL

[SuperSteve]

ahaha look at mine its worse then urs LOL, ahahah too late junior I got first dibs on the parts already LOL

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....... i was after the short shifter but he aint parting

which parts u after bro ?? pm me :D

[stoj19]

What parts are for sale? I can't see the thread. Thanks

[KaZe86]

Hey guys,

EP3 redline is?

whats safe for driving and dyno?

Cheers Steven

[Philip Lee]

redline is 8400rpm i think. dunno what is safe tho........

[KaZe86]

lol damn oh really phillip ahahaha i wonder if 9k is safe i tried once yesterday fuel cuts out at 9k so yeah i better take it easy ahahha

[bbds]

I think u can take it to about 8600rpm =)

[EP3EVA]

hey EP3EVA how is your Skunk2 exhaust? :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlwLfbJqjA

http://img12.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=dscn2882.jpg

[bbds]

very nice :thumbsup:

[stoj19]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlwLfbJqjA

http://img12.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=dscn2882.jpg

nice, great work

[KaZe86]

ohh nice exhaust!! sounds just like mine deepish :thumbsup: mines just till the catback

[EP3EVA]

ohh nice exhaust!! sounds just like mine deepish :thumbsup: mines just till the catback


what exhaust you got??

[KaZe86]

i got a 5zigen

[KaZe86]

no pics of my exhaust but got these done the other day :p

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107193&page=7

[Nepolian]

LOL...! You guys are funny, redline is there to basically protect the engine. Hitting it doesnt make you faster. Changing gears just before is where its at. Changing cleanly is what i should say.

Stock EP3 is 8400rpm tho the tacho does read a little bit more at the top as it is generous on a couple of rpms if you know what I mean.

[SuperSteve]

hmmm i was changing gears at 8.5k rpm when i went to WSID. Did 3 runs aswell. Car was fine after lol

[Nepolian]

How'd you go Steve??

[SuperSteve]

How'd you go Steve??

hehe remember i told u 14.1

car was wheel spinning like a biatch

Im keen to go next time u head down though im not sure if they would let me compete with my cracked windscreen lol

[stoj19]

LOL...! You guys are funny, redline is there to basically protect the engine. Hitting it doesnt make you faster. Changing gears just before is where its at. Changing cleanly is what i should say.

Stock EP3 is 8400rpm tho the tacho does read a little bit more at the top as it is generous on a couple of rpms if you know what I mean.

It is all about being a smooth driver.........nothing harsh.....:thumbsup:

[burak213]

LOL...! You guys are funny, redline is there to basically protect the engine. Hitting it doesnt make you faster. Changing gears just before is where its at. Changing cleanly is what i should say.

Stock EP3 is 8400rpm tho the tacho does read a little bit more at the top as it is generous on a couple of rpms if you know what I mean.

so when i hit my type S to redline it just cut out, so nothing bad happened? i was a bit worried...

[rpm boy]

i thought it redlined at 8200rpm? and u can rev the stock engine (ECU permitting) to 9k although the cams dont do much up there and the torque curve makes it decent, so id suggest bigger cams if u wanted it to do nething while its up at 9k but if u just wanted it for bragging rights, go for gold :)

[veecee]

Philip Lee - are you on mx5 forum also?
And stoj19 I've seen on an RC forum as well...

Small world hey guys?

[Philip Lee]

Philip Lee - are you on mx5 forum also?

Small world hey guys?

yup that's me hehe. we have the same taste in cars hahaha

[oongie]

How does the handling compare to an MX5?
Considering you've driven both?

[Philip Lee]

the handling is very different.

i had the NA6 which was the oldest original MX5.

stock wise, i have to say the EP3 is better. obviously with all the years of development. chassis is stronger/stiffer and slightly less bodyroll. with the LSD you can put the power down early exiting corner.

however EP3 might be quicker but MX5 is more fun do drive. u can't beat rwd and (close to) 50:50 weight distribution etc etc.

i have to say they are different cars with different driving experience. for me a more powerful MX5 would be ideal but since i need to carry the kids now, mx5 is out of the question. i enjoy my EP3 just the same.

[rpm boy]

the handling is very different.

i had the NA6 which was the oldest original MX5.

stock wise, i have to say the EP3 is better. obviously with all the years of development. chassis is stronger/stiffer and slightly less bodyroll. with the LSD you can put the power down early exiting corner.

however EP3 might be quicker but MX5 is more fun do drive. u can't beat rwd and (close to) 50:50 weight distribution etc etc.

i have to say they are different cars with different driving experience. for me a more powerful MX5 would be ideal but since i need to carry the kids now, mx5 is out of the question. i enjoy my EP3 just the same.

Owns an EP3 and has kids ^^^ ur my idol

[Philip Lee]

err what's wrong hehe

the interior is big enough for 2 adults + 2 kids.

we have another 5 door hatch tho....

[stoj19]

How does the handling compare to an MX5?
Considering you've driven both?

How does the S2000 compare to the MX5 (slightly off the topic)

I would have an S2000 any day over an MX5 due to looks, as I have never driven either

[rpm boy]

err what's wrong hehe

the interior is big enough for 2 adults + 2 kids.

we have another 5 door hatch tho....
No nothing wrong, just very pimpin of u :p its what id do

How does the S2000 compare to the MX5 (slightly off the topic)

I would have an S2000 any day over an MX5 due to looks, as I have never driven either
s2000 stock vs mx5 stock is way better in power and handling, as both of them are actually designed as soft tops and not a hard top re engineered for a soft top both there handling is great mx5's only downfall is the lack of power

[stoj19]

thanks

[Philip Lee]

hey guys & girls,

anyone has upgraded their brakes?

if so what have you done and comments?

thanks in advance.

[SuperSteve]

hey guys & girls,

anyone has upgraded their brakes?

if so what have you done and comments?

thanks in advance.

I got dba 4000 series slotted front rotors and ferodo ds2500hc pads front and rear

Car stops alot more better. :thumbsup:

Pads are abit dusty though but expected because they are sports brake pads

[Philip Lee]

if u don't mind, how much did this setup cost you?

did you just do front only or all 4?

thanks

[stoj19]

hey guys & girls,

anyone has upgraded their brakes?

if so what have you done and comments?

thanks in advance.

put DC5 Brembos on :eek:

[Philip Lee]

err, i dun track my car so Brembos are overkill.