EP3 Type R

[rpm boy]

Hey guys, will 225/45/17's fit on the stock rim?

[Nepolian]

225/45/17 will fit but will be a little on the big side!

[Perry]

Guys im getting bored of the steering wheel already any good suggestions? Nardi?

[EP3EVA]

ep3 r steering wheel is one of the best oem one's...imo

[Philip Lee]

err i want to change steering wheel too. not becos i dun like the stock one but i'd like it closer to me. dun think i'd do anything becos of the airbag.....

size wise, stock momo is pretty good and i like the red H hehe

[rpm boy]

225/45/17 will fit but will be a little on the big side!
inner guard rubbing?


Guys im getting bored of the steering wheel already any good suggestions? Nardi?

... Nardi deep dish are awsome but alas ur car has an airbag so u cant have it, not only is it a defect, if u crash they ur not covered by insurance and may be in for many thousands of dollars if they want to be tools...couldnt be as bad as an EM1 or EK driving position though :)

[Nepolian]

inner guard rubbing?

I dont think it'd rub.......just bigger than the stated oem size! It'll fit and drive fine...but will put speedo a little out tho!

[stoj19]

ep3 r steering wheel is one of the best oem one's...imo

Yeah I love the EP3 wheel. Why would you change it :eek:

[SuperSteve]

yeah i was looking into getting a momo steering wheel and a boss kit with quick release b4 xmas because the steering wheel just feels so far away. But as rpm boy said if u get in a accident, your not covered by insurance so im just gonna stick with oem wheel and have my seat angled straight up.

Perry 1 more week and ill call up about the windscreens bro ! :D

[Nepolian]

Yeah I love the EP3 wheel. Why would you change it :eek:

Only reason is if you're about 170cm or taller the steering wheel sits quite forward from you. You either reach out to it or sit so close your knees sit on the dash :D

[Perry]

yeah i was looking into getting a momo steering wheel and a boss kit with quick release b4 xmas because the steering wheel just feels so far away. But as rpm boy said if u get in a accident, your not covered by insurance so im just gonna stick with oem wheel and have my seat angled straight up.

Perry 1 more week and ill call up about the windscreens bro ! :D

Dont get me wrong the OEM sterring is good but I just want something new if you know what I mean.

cool cool steve let me know cant wait.

[blk_shadow]

oh hahhaa..here we go again..Perry will make this car like his Ek :D

[KaZe86]

Hey guys you know the OEM carbonfibre option for the console is that a whole replacement? like you have to remove the old one and put this one in or does it go over it somehow?

Cheers Steven

[ekhybrid]

err i want to change steering wheel too. not becos i dun like the stock one but i'd like it closer to me. dun think i'd do anything becos of the airbag.....

size wise, stock momo is pretty good and i like the red H hehe

agreed

[ekhybrid]

Hey guys you know the OEM carbonfibre option for the console is that a whole replacement? like you have to remove the old one and put this one in or does it go over it somehow?

Cheers Steven

ive seen both stick on and the whole carbon replacement

[KaZe86]

ive seen both stick on and the whole carbon replacement

are they both OEM? or is the stick on one a aftermarket one?

[Perry]

oh hahhaa..here we go again..Perry will make this car like his Ek :D

hahhaha probably not coz its a R already. probably the usual like wheels.zorst intake etc nothing crazy till I sell my dc2r.

[Perry]

Hey guys you know the OEM carbonfibre option for the console is that a whole replacement? like you have to remove the old one and put this one in or does it go over it somehow?

Cheers Steven

Judging from the link that Philip posted a few post back it looks likes a replacement item .

[Mugen_B16B]

i also heard they were stickers but then id be more simple to just replace the whole console rather then put stickers on it

and i got some good news, ordered my mounts from the states, 450 shipped, so gotto hold out driving the car for 1-2 weeks, mounts are so f$%ked

[blk_shadow]

hahhaha probably not coz its a R already. probably the usual like wheels.zorst intake etc nothing crazy till I sell my dc2r.

we'll see, huh? ;) hehehehe..

[rpm boy]

Only reason is if you're about 170cm or taller the steering wheel sits quite forward from you. You either reach out to it or sit so close your knees sit on the dash :D
IM 188cm and its not the most comfortable, try getting lower sear rails... seems odd i know but it actually does help with the whole tall lanky prob like me :)


i also heard they were stickers but then id be more simple to just replace the whole console rather then put stickers on it

and i got some good news, ordered my mounts from the states, 450 shipped, so gotto hold out driving the car for 1-2 weeks, mounts are so f$%ked
U can just take ur stock plastic one and get it sprayed like carbon fibre...who would know

[Philip Lee]

i got Vision lower rail for OEM recaro. it's like 5cm lower now and i love it. i'm 183cm tall and i see out from the middle of the windscreen rather than the top now. i can have the steering wheel lower which is sorta slightly closer to me. but another inch towards me and it'll be perfect.

regarding OEM CF dash kit, it's a stick on thing (not replacement).

[Perry]

i got Vision lower rail for OEM recaro. it's like 5cm lower now and i love it. i'm 183cm tall and i see out from the middle of the windscreen rather than the top now. i can have the steering wheel lower which is sorta slightly closer to me. but another inch towards me and it'll be perfect.

regarding OEM CF dash kit, it's a stick on thing (not replacement).

ohhh a stick on item :thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

i dun really like the OEM CF dash becos it doesn't cover up all the silver bit. ie. around the air cond buttons etc.

[Perry]

UMmm I need to look at Paul's EP3 again than

[Philip Lee]

http://f.imagehost.org/0655/0708htup_04_z_2004_honda_civic_si_driver.jpg

this is the OEM CF dash, notice how the area around the 3 air cond bottons and dials are still silver.

[rpm boy]

... just spray it matt black like the rest of the interior

[Perry]

http://f.imagehost.org/0655/0708htup_04_z_2004_honda_civic_si_driver.jpg

this is the OEM CF dash, notice how the area around the 3 air cond bottons and dials are still silver.

oh yeah I see it, spotted OEM tweeter covers what ever you call it?

[Philip Lee]

not sure if the tweeter thing is OEM or aftermarket.

i know you can buy similar stuff from UK.

[Perry]

not sure if the tweeter thing is OEM or aftermarket.

i know you can buy similar stuff from UK.

Really link please Phil, I know eg's was an optional item.

[Mugen_B16B]

yea it doesnt match up

[Philip Lee]

Really link please Phil, I know eg's was an optional item.

well you may probably know that JDM Type Rs don't get radio and speakers from factory. you get them dealer fitted as an option during delivery.

there are optional tweeters for EP3 (my fd's had them fitted) but i dun think you can just buy the grills.

i have read posts on this UK forum (http://civictype-r.co.uk/phpbb2/index.php) that tweeter grills are available but i dun have links etc. maybe u can find them on ebay.

[KaZe86]

thanks for that guys yeah i just got a pm that it was a stick on also =/ not that great then i'd rather a full replacment oh well thanks anyway guys

Steven

[Nepolian]

thanks for that guys yeah i just got a pm that it was a stick on also =/ not that great then i'd rather a full replacment oh well thanks anyway guys

Steven

I pretty sure you'll that they're all stick ons!

I'd hate to think how much a full carbon replacement would cost!!??

[Nepolian]

Drag racing ozhonda style ! Wsid booked lane 15 april now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2212322#post2212322

[KaZe86]

Hey Guys,

anyone heard of a coilover brand called "FORMULA" for the dc5/ep3??

Cheers Steven

[rpm boy]

Yay, i get my ep3 tomorrow :) just thought id share it with everyone :)

[Perry]

Yay, i get my ep3 tomorrow :) just thought id share it with everyone :)

Congrads any pic's?

[Philip Lee]

Yay, i get my ep3 tomorrow :) just thought id share it with everyone :)

Yay!!

pic and detail pls.

[rpm boy]

no pics, its stock as a rock neways, bought it from Gavin at IMG in syd for 24k its champ white

[Poeter]

Nice catch.

What's the year and mileage for the car? JDM or EUDM?

[rpm boy]

JDM 2002 with 50k on the clock...thats prob why it was cheap cause of the k's

[Philip Lee]

around $24k for a 2002 seems right. 50k is not bad consider the year.

any goodies like options or aftermarket bits?

[rpm boy]

well he is throwing in some lower seat rails cause im lanky and prob just get an intake so i can hear vtec kick in but i want to pay it off first and then get into some good boltons

[Perry]

JDM 2002 with 50k on the clock...thats prob why it was cheap cause of the k's

Thats a good price considering I bought mine for a similar price. Cant go wrong through IMG :thumbsup:

[rpm boy]

how much did u get urs for?

[Perry]

how much did u get urs for?

I bought mine from a member on ozhonda, but he originally bought it from IMG for around 26K i think.

[bbds]

Hey Guys,

anyone heard of a coilover brand called "FORMULA" for the dc5/ep3??

Cheers Steven

Yups there my ones, come have a look =)

[SuperSteve]

no pics, its stock as a rock neways, bought it from Gavin at IMG in syd for 24k its champ white

did u see the hot chick that works there in the office aswell ??

[Wayne]

just check from the japan auction for EP3R.. i found that all doesnt come with side marker.. is that legal?

[Nepolian]

just check from the japan auction for EP3R.. i found that all doesnt come with side marker.. is that legal?

If you read a few pages back...its all explained there!

Side markers are put on for compliance....

[ekhybrid]

did u see the hot chick that works there in the office aswell ??

lol
overated.
:p

[Poeter]

no pics, its stock as a rock neways, bought it from Gavin at IMG in syd for 24k its champ white

Was this one already landed to aussie soil when you paid deposit? Or you had to wait?

[Wayne]

If you read a few pages back...its all explained there!

Side markers are put on for compliance....

haha.. sorry sorry.. =)

[Nepolian]

haha.. sorry sorry.. =)

Too easy....

U looking to get one ??

[SuperSteve]

lol
overated.
:p

siffff

[Wayne]

expensive man.. cant afford.. lol.. =)

[rpm boy]

Was this one already landed to aussie soil when you paid deposit? Or you had to wait?

nope it was getting complied and rego'd yesterday and today, i drove the other one first off but preferred this one, it was a cleaner car :)

[rpm boy]

did u see the hot chick that works there in the office aswell ??

havent seen her there, i always went on the weekends mayb she only works weekdays?

[SuperSteve]

havent seen her there, i always went on the weekends mayb she only works weekdays?

yeah probably works the weekdays. owelps

[Perry]

Next ep3 meet at IMG yeah yeah, whats happening for easter?

[Nepolian]

Next ep3 meet at IMG yeah yeah, whats happening for easter?

What is happening :)

[EP3EVA]

how often you guys change fuel filter??

thanx

yeah and is the oem visors for our ep3 worth it?? for $300?

[Perry]

how often you guys change fuel filter??

thanx

yeah and is the oem visors for our ep3 worth it?? for $300?

$300 sounds right for the new visors.

[ekhybrid]

does any one know how to disable the annoying key in the ignition beeping

[ekhybrid]

spotted cw ep3 last night near midnight on smithfield rd, any1 here?

[Perry]

with ce28's and endless calipers?

[SuperSteve]

spotted cw ep3 last night near midnight on smithfield rd, any1 here?

lol i was on polding street around midnight last night

[ekhybrid]

did u happen to spot another ep3? hahaha

are u asian or....?
LOL

[Perry]

did u happen to spot another ep3? hahaha

are u asian or....?
LOL

spotted a black ep3 at kk's tonite.

[SuperSteve]

did u happen to spot another ep3? hahaha

are u asian or....?
LOL

hehehe wish i did see it. Im half asian but i wouldnt say i look it hehe

[ekhybrid]

spotted a black ep3 at kk's tonite.

nah perry,
ive got a white 1
wish i had black tho....

[Poeter]

spotted white ep3 with mesh style rims at rookwood cemetery

[Nepolian]

So this is now a EP3 spotted thread, then I saw a silver one at Fox studios about 4 months ago....lol

[Perry]

spotted white ep3 with mesh style rims at rookwood cemetery

sounds like it was me, were u in a blue Jazz.

[Poeter]

yup yup :)

[NightRyder]

It seems spotting one another here and there and not getting the chance to stop to see who we are is a bit of a pain hey?....well, why not we all meet at some place so we all could spot each other in one place!....LoL

Those in sydney, who wants to go for a coffee today or tomorrow? :D

Open to suggestions...

[bodaas]

spotted fking idiot red ep3 in chinatown was trying to show off the vtak

like i never seen or heard it before

[Perry]

It seems spotting one another here and there and not getting the chance to stop to see who we are is a bit of a pain hey?....well, why not we all meet at some place so we all could spot each other in one place!....LoL

Those in sydney, who wants to go for a coffee today or tomorrow? :D

Open to suggestions...


I dont mind coffee tonite.. sms me Paul if there is something going on, I'm out with the misses today.

[NightRyder]

let's see if people are keen. :)


I dont mind coffee tonite.. sms me Paul if there is something going on, I'm out with the misses today.

[SuperSteve]

sorry guys cant 2day. I gotta spend time with the boss. Hey in a couple weeks time wanna get a cruise together or something ??

[FlyingChicken]

Hey guys its me again. Just want to ask, how much is comprehensive insurance for this car? What companies are you guys with?

[Perry]

Im with Shannons

[Nepolian]

Sorry Paul have family over during the long weekend!

But if you guys come up with something let me know and Ill see if I can sneak out :)

[EP3EVA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3mdgNc846g&feature=related

do that car sound normal??

i ask couse it sound like my, i havent heard any k20a close up and all, dont know what it really should sound.

Hear it closely it sound like some things knocking hehe, i know im scaring myself!!

[Nepolian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3mdgNc846g&feature=related

do that car sound normal??

i ask couse it sound like my, i havent heard any k20a close up and all, dont know what it really should sound.

Hear it closely it sound like some things knocking hehe, i know im scaring myself!!

Hmmmmm that does sound unusual!

aaronng edit: Didn't know you liked Rick so much

[EP3EVA]

Hmmmmm that does sound unusual!

This link might help you.......and provide interesting read for others!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0


thanx for the joke i really do need one rite now!!

[aaronng]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3mdgNc846g&feature=related

do that car sound normal??

i ask couse it sound like my, i havent heard any k20a close up and all, dont know what it really should sound.

Hear it closely it sound like some things knocking hehe, i know im scaring myself!!
Here is my k24a. Took this vid in 2005. Engine is still going good in 2009 and has been to 5 trackdays since. If it sounds like mine, it is the injectors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K3dky-zs1Y

[Nepolian]

Since we aren't allowed to have a sense of humour I'll just stick to silly car questions!

What type of air are all you EP3 drivers rolling on?

[NightRyder]

Haha...funny people on here hey G. :cool:

I'm rolling on normal O2, though I know you can roll on N, but haven't considered that yet. :)


Since we aren't allowed to have a sense of humour I'll just stick to silly car questions!

What type of air are all you EP3 drivers rolling on?

[SuperSteve]

Since we aren't allowed to have a sense of humour I'll just stick to silly car questions!

What type of air are all you EP3 drivers rolling on?

good old methane for me :thumbsup:

[aaronng]

Air is 78% N2, 21% O2 and the remainder CO2 and other inert gases/moisture. Biggest advantage of filling with N2 is reduced moisture.

[Nepolian]

good old methane for me :thumbsup:

Yeah, I produce alot of that too. Generally from the inside of the cabin. Nothing to do with th tyres I suppose :(

Hey, hows the new suspension treating ya?

You coming wednesday?

[SuperSteve]

Yeah, I produce alot of that too. Generally from the inside of the cabin. Nothing to do with th tyres I suppose :(

Hey, hows the new suspension treating ya?

You coming wednesday?

LOL haha

yeah new sus is good man. ive got it on its softest setting and its fine. Im yet to go stiffer to see how it goes and handles but i dont wanna go 2 stiff because the roads i drive on mon - fri are f'ed.

dont think i can make it on wednesday aye sorry mate. I wanna go when i get my headers installed and also they wont let me compete with my cracked windscreen god dammit >_<

[Nepolian]

LOL haha

yeah new sus is good man. ive got it on its softest setting and its fine. Im yet to go stiffer to see how it goes and handles but i dont wanna go 2 stiff because the roads i drive on mon - fri are f'ed.

dont think i can make it on wednesday aye sorry mate. I wanna go when i get my headers installed and also they wont let me compete with my cracked windscreen god dammit >_<

Oh yeah, totally forgot about your windscreen!

How you lowered the car much?

[KaZe86]

what sussy your running supersteve?

im thinking about the buddyclub N+ what you guys think?

[SuperSteve]

Oh yeah, totally forgot about your windscreen!

How you lowered the car much?

hehe dropped a lil. But im planning to got a lil lower. basically there are 2 fingers inbetween top of tyre to gaurd

[SuperSteve]

what sussy your running supersteve?

im thinking about the buddyclub N+ what you guys think?

i got buddyclub racing spec. N+ i heard are good but u dont get ur camber adjustment at the front but u can fix that problem with a camber kit

[KaZe86]

oh ok then steve cool 2 finger gap? arent they stock at 2 fingers? mine is 2 fingers at the front and 1 1/2 at the rears lolol

[EP3EVA]

oh ok then steve cool 2 finger gap? arent they stock at 2 fingers? mine is 2 fingers at the front and 1 1/2 at the rears lolol


you mite have a real fat fingers than!!

[Nepolian]

oh ok then steve cool 2 finger gap? arent they stock at 2 fingers? mine is 2 fingers at the front and 1 1/2 at the rears lolol

Stock there is quite a gap. 2 finger gap is just right imo. Not too low, not too high :)


you mite have a real fat fingers than!!

Ha ha ha....shrek fingers

[KaZe86]

you mite have a real fat fingers than!!

true my fingers are pretty fat :p

still id dump it more steve pics pics!

[rpm boy]

hi guys, got my ep3 on thursday afternoon and have been driving it all weekend.
just have to say that it is one of the best cars i have ever driven...especially in stock form. look forward to meeting everyone on the ep3 meets

[bennjamin]

dam you !

[Nepolian]

rpmboy, now you can live up to ur name :)

Congrats, its a very plesant car to drive isnt it! Problem is now when you go into a normal manual, your left looking for the gear stick.

[SuperSteve]

hi guys, got my ep3 on thursday afternoon and have been driving it all weekend.
just have to say that it is one of the best cars i have ever driven...especially in stock form. look forward to meeting everyone on the ep3 meets

gw mate :D welcome to the ep3 family and enjoy ur car :thumbsup:

[KaZe86]

congrats on the new car mate yeah i found that strange drove my brothers yaris and went for the top console for the gear stick!! lol true story!! ahahha

[NightRyder]

Woohoo!...another EP3 member to join the Sydney crew (are you in Sydney?...LOL). :)

Congrats on the buy and enjoy it as much as we've did and still am of course.. :D

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Yeah Paul, Rob is in Sydney :)

[Perry]

Looks like the ep3 community is growing woohoooom

[NightRyder]

Thanks champ. :)


Yeah Paul, Rob is in Sydney :)

[FlyingChicken]

Im with Shannons

Thanks. Anyone else? Any with Just Car? and for how much?

Thanks for any help

[Nepolian]

Thanks. Anyone else? Any with Just Car? and for how much?

Thanks for any help

Its different for everyone. Best to find out for yourself. It'll be somewhere between $800-$2000 depending on your age, history etc.....

[yagami]

Thanks. Anyone else? Any with Just Car? and for how much?

Thanks for any help

I'm with Just Car and its $1308 p/a for me. I'm 21 and i got my p's when i was 17. But i did opt for the higher excess cheaper premium, but when you add it all up it works out to be the same.

Edit: I'm on my fulls now.

[Nepolian]

Hi guys, Im thinking about selling my stock shocks with skunk2 springs, near new. Pm me if you interested. Its about 2 inch lower!

[rpm boy]

Yep im in sydney, yeah i love the shifter position, but everyone looks at you weird for having it up there :p and still getting used to the gears/which one to put it in, but the car has awsome torque so any gear is fine :)
Im with just cars $1300, but i live is one of the highest stolen car neighbourhoods so thats why its soo high....kinda gave me the shits cause i have both my cars insured with them and i dont get a multi vehicle discount

[Perry]

My insurance was cheap till I added my misses on the policy.

[Mugen_B16B]

Hi guys, Im thinking about selling my stock shocks with skunk2 springs, near new. Pm me if you interested. Its about 2 inch lower!
hows the ride feel?

[Nepolian]

hows the ride feel?

Not too bad, wife didnt complain :) Only a tad stiffer than stock if I can remember!

[bradb16a]

anyone looking for an ep3 need my car sold asap open to offers .... its on car sale black ep3 with all the mugen stuff

[Nepolian]

Need to fund my coilovers.....1 x used buddyclub headers up forsale. Give you guys first dibs before I advertise. I have a custom 2.5 stainless system to suit with twinloop muffler. PM for price :)

[SuperSteve]

Need to fund my coilovers.....1 x used buddyclub headers up forsale. Give you guys first dibs before I advertise. I have a custom 2.5 stainless system to suit with twinloop muffler. PM for price :)

what coilovers u getting mate ?

[Nepolian]

what coilovers u getting mate ?

Nothing fancy, just something I can use on the track :)

Wont have the money for Buddyclub racing coilovers :p

Probably some type of teins.....Super Street or HA's

[Philip Lee]

My insurance was cheap till I added my misses on the policy.

lol.

no one touches my EP3 period. :p

[SuperSteve]

Nothing fancy, just something I can use on the track :)

Wont have the money for Buddyclub racing coilovers :p

Probably some type of teins.....Super Street or HA's

ahhh awesome man ! so ur decided to keep the ep3 for a while i gather ??

[Nepolian]

lol.

no one touches my EP3 period. :p

Except for f***wits at shopping centres who scratch and ding your car, even if you only go once or twice a year and park in the furthest away corner of the world.....


ahhh awesome man ! so ur decided to keep the ep3 for a while i gather ??

Yeah keep it for a little bit more, gonna try and get to some track days too.

[SuperSteve]

Except for f***wits at shopping centres who scratch and ding your car, even if you only go once or twice a year and park in the furthest away corner of the world.....



Yeah keep it for a little bit more, gonna try and get to some track days too.

hahaha awesome bro u made the right decision :D

[sai_ANN]

My insurance was cheap till I added my misses on the policy.

stop claiming the car as yours perry! it's chloe's not yours!

[ekhybrid]

stop claiming the car as yours perry! it's chloe's not yours!

lol phail
sai_ANN 1
perry 0

[NightRyder]

Di, you mean to tell me Perry does not own the car and it is technically his misses'??...LOL...

Perry what are you doing man??... :D


stop claiming the car as yours perry! it's chloe's not yours!

[SuperSteve]

huh ?? isnt it perrys ??

[sai_ANN]

Di, you mean to tell me Perry does not own the car and it is technically his misses'??...LOL...

Perry what are you doing man??... :D

yep...that's right...it's his missus'...

[Philip Lee]

haha go and get your own just to prove them wrong Perry lol

[Perry]

Di, you mean to tell me Perry does not own the car and it is technically his misses'??...LOL...

Perry what are you doing man??... :D

ahhaahh I own a portion of it.

Paul I havent sold my other 2 cars as yet thats why I didnt pay for the full amount on the EP3. I did state it was my misses from the start. :D

[sai_ANN]

^ LOL...i always assumed that chloe paid the whole amount for it... :p

[Mugen_B16B]

so tired but getting up for the door was worth it

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/15042009154.jpg

[Perry]

haha go and get your own just to prove them wrong Perry lol

ahahah too many cars at home at the moment.

[Perry]

so tired but getting up for the door was worth it

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/15042009154.jpg

which ones you get? street ones?

[ekhybrid]

ahhaahh I own a portion of it.

Paul I havent sold my other 2 cars as yet thats why I didnt pay for the full amount on the EP3. I did state it was my misses from the start. :D

wat other car u selling besides the dc2r?

[Mugen_B16B]

yep street 60a, didnt want to much vibration plus i drive this car alot

[Perry]

wat other car u selling besides the dc2r?

dc2r and eg

[n5920787]

yep street 60a, didnt want to much vibration plus i drive this car alot

When are you installing it? Give us a ride one day :p

[Philip Lee]

When are you installing it? Give us a ride one day :p

x2 :wave:

[rpm boy]

are the DC5R mounts a little stronger than the EP3? i can only imagine how long mine are going to take to break :(

[Poeter]

are the mounts that bad??

I would think if you abuse your car then I'm not surprising that the mounts are dying.

But not for normal driving right?? Otherwise, it's worse than I would had thought.

[NightRyder]

Perry, fair enough then. You're off the hook this time!..LOL :D


ahhaahh I own a portion of it.

Paul I havent sold my other 2 cars as yet thats why I didnt pay for the full amount on the EP3. I did state it was my misses from the start. :D

[Mugen_B16B]

are the DC5R mounts a little stronger than the EP3? i can only imagine how long mine are going to take to break :(
well i bought the car then the stock ep3 mounts broke, then replace with jdm dc5r mounts and they also broke

atm i havent installed them waiting on some other things to come:zip: but will let u guys no

[Mugen_B16B]

are the mounts that bad??

I would think if you abuse your car then I'm not surprising that the mounts are dying.

But not for normal driving right?? Otherwise, it's worse than I would had thought.
i do pull it but not that often to stuff up like this, i did some research and found stock mounts = shit, alot of others have the same problem with mounts other then me

[Poeter]

I think one or more people on this thread somewhere has bought mugen/spoon mounts. I wonder if they are proven to be better.

[Perry]

are the mounts that bad??

I would think if you abuse your car then I'm not surprising that the mounts are dying.

But not for normal driving right?? Otherwise, it's worse than I would had thought.

Its normal wear and tear for the mounts but I've heard if they get abused over time they will break.

[Philip Lee]

how to know if they're broken?

thanks

[Mugen_B16B]

alot of vibration, creaking when u turn ur steering wheel cause the mounts arent stiff anymore to hold the motor down properly, when ever i rev more then 5k i shift then i get a knock on the firewall due to the motor hitting it cause the mounts

im sure others have issue that are different

[Mugen_B16B]

oh and the hydrolic mount seal actually rips or tears and oil squirts everywhere

[Philip Lee]

does sound like a pretty sight. i guess my mounts are still holding up then.

[Seren1ty]

while we're on the topic of mounts - has anyone had a mount break on a FL model?

[ekhybrid]

dont forget u can damage your headers with soft/broken shi77y mounts...

[Perry]

I know my front will go soon coz it looks like it was cracking a little before i pick up the car.

[Mugen_B16B]

i should take a pic and show u guys what im talking bout

everytime i go over a speed bump it pops out of place and back in once im off the bump, doesnt make a pretty sound aswell lol

[Philip Lee]

so Mugen, where did you buy your mounts again?

[rpm boy]

So would a torque dampner be a good investment? just the prolong the life of the stock ones?

[SuperSteve]

So would a torque dampner be a good investment? just the prolong the life of the stock ones?

it helps stop the engine rocking backwards and forwards but because it connects to the side mount it would add more stress to that mount.

[SuperSteve]

dont forget u can damage your headers with soft/broken shi77y mounts...

tru dat !

[Mugen_B16B]

so Mugen, where did you buy your mounts again?
a trader on ebay from the states, i might have to also buy a front mount off him since this kit doesnt come with fronts

[Mugen_B16B]

got some shots of what happens when ur hydrolic mounts fails, enjoy lol

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/17042009157.jpg

closer
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/17042009155.jpg

even closer
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/17042009156.jpg

and aftermath on the bonnet lol
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/17042009158.jpg

[Perry]

That doesnt look too good, how much extra for the front mount?

[Mugen_B16B]

i think 130 US, around there but ill install these then see what happens if i really need the front

[blk_shadow]

while we're on the topic of mounts - has anyone had a mount break on a FL model?

I'd like to know as well...

[Mugen_B16B]

im sure both PFL and FL have the same mounts

just replaced the hydolic and man, it vibrates alot more now, got so many things inside the car rattling which is annoying me now

[ekhybrid]

im sure both PFL and FL have the same mounts

just replaced the hydolic and man, it vibrates alot more now, got so many things inside the car rattling which is annoying me now

driving experince is so much better tho
no more wheel hop
shifting is a gazillion time better

[blk_shadow]

im sure both PFL and FL have the same mounts

just replaced the hydolic and man, it vibrates alot more now, got so many things inside the car rattling which is annoying me now

Mugen, you said that you once replaced the mounts with the DC5R's ones. Did you change the whole lot?

if it was, then that means that DC5R has this problem as well and needs to change the mounts often.

[ekhybrid]

Mugen, you said that you once replaced the mounts with the DC5R's ones. Did you change the whole lot?

if it was, then that means that DC5R has this problem as well and needs to change the mounts often.

dc5's have this problem as well...

[Nepolian]

Main problem with the mounts is actually the rear and passenger side. They passenger side one is the weakest, therefore putting alot of pressure on the oil filled drivers side.

I have some 62a ones and hated the vibrations. So I recently reinstalled stock one filled with urathane and is performing very well.

Many might say its dodgy but It has held up very well with a few hard launches at the drags. Trick is to fill them properly and give it time to cure!

Each to their own, but I just couldnt stand the vibration. Rather feel the loud exhaust ;)

[ekhybrid]

anyone know how to disable the annoying ignition beep?

[Poeter]

The engine bay seems rather dirty.

Is that what happens with a shot engine mount?

[KaZe86]

Hey Guys,

went and got my car dyno'd today and got a respectable 123.9kw atw pretty much stock with a 5zigen exhuast from the cat i think

this is my base dyno sheet im hoping to improve on this in the near future

[Nepolian]

Hey Guys,

went and got my car dyno'd today and got a respectable 123.9kw atw pretty much stock with a 5zigen exhuast from the cat i think

this is my base dyno sheet im hoping to improve on this in the near future

Thats about right. Dead stock is around 120 give or take a couple!

[EP3EVA]

Hey Guys,

went and got my car dyno'd today and got a respectable 123.9kw atw pretty much stock with a 5zigen exhuast from the cat i think

this is my base dyno sheet im hoping to improve on this in the near future


thats sik..... at atless you know your k20a is in good cont!!!

[KaZe86]

yeah i was looking at 120 but yeah thats seems to be good for now ;)

[blk_shadow]

it might have been covered here, but can't find it anywhere..LOL

is DC5 and EP3 shares the same coilvers?

cheers guys


yeah i was looking at 120 but yeah thats seems to be good for now ;)

not bad bro...:D

[Nepolian]

it might have been covered here, but can't find it anywhere..LOL

is DC5 and EP3 shares the same coilvers?

cheers guys

not bad bro...:D

95&#37; Same. You need to use DC5 tie rod ends as the EP3 ones are smaller and shave about 4-5mm off the rear lower eyelet to fit!

Whats wrong with your aragosta ones??

[blk_shadow]

95% Same. You need to use DC5 tie rod ends as the EP3 ones are smaller and shave about 4-5mm off the rear lower eyelet to fit!

Whats wrong with your aragosta ones??

Thx mate.

but if someone with DC5, he can use it straight away of the EP3's one, yeah?

nothing wrong, I just want one with the camber adjustment at the top LOL

[Mugen_B16B]

Mugen, you said that you once replaced the mounts with the DC5R's ones. Did you change the whole lot?

if it was, then that means that DC5R has this problem as well and needs to change the mounts often.

i only changed the gb and hydrolic, my rear was still good as my mechanic told me, so i had a spare rear just incase

[Mugen_B16B]

Main problem with the mounts is actually the rear and passenger side. They passenger side one is the weakest, therefore putting alot of pressure on the oil filled drivers side.

I have some 62a ones and hated the vibrations. So I recently reinstalled stock one filled with urathane and is performing very well.

Many might say its dodgy but It has held up very well with a few hard launches at the drags. Trick is to fill them properly and give it time to cure!

Each to their own, but I just couldnt stand the vibration. Rather feel the loud exhaust ;)
funny to say i put 1 mount in and it sounds like a got an exhaust system on now, shifting also feels alot more smooth and can feel it being more responsive

[Mugen_B16B]

The engine bay seems rather dirty.

Is that what happens with a shot engine mount?
yep thats the oil

[KaZe86]

guys we need a few more buyers anyone wanna join the group buy?! add your name!!

http://www.buyasagroup.com.au/

[denrie]

anyone own this EP3 in the forum?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1ic16aQJA

[SuperSteve]

denrie is that ur ep3 in ur avatar ??

[denrie]

nah its not. lol its a pic i found on jdmstyletuning.com

[egads]

anyone own this EP3 in the forum?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1ic16aQJA

http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?t=11931

[KaZe86]

yeah i was gonna say it sounds like a straight pipe lols i had one on my rolla was awsome but so loud

[Nepolian]

Thx mate.

but if someone with DC5, he can use it straight away of the EP3's one, yeah?

nothing wrong, I just want one with the camber adjustment at the top LOL

To fit DC5 you need, to use some washers up the back eyelet and use EP3 tie rods up front or......grind out the tie rod end hole to fit DC5 ones.!

[blk_shadow]

To fit DC5 you need, to use some washers up the back eyelet and use EP3 tie rods up front or......grind out the tie rod end hole to fit DC5 ones.!

thx Nepolian, I want 2 give u PQ point, but looks like I need to give to others first LOL.

[Perry]

anyone own this EP3 in the forum?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1ic16aQJA

You will find him at Proconcept.

[SuperSteve]

You will find him at Proconcept.

oooo so thats the ep3 at proconcept. Ill check it out when i go up there hehe

[Mugen_B16B]

any pics?

[EP3EVA]

oooo so thats the ep3 at proconcept. Ill check it out when i go up there hehe

my bad, what with this EP3?? or is it a super EP3 that i dont know of??

[SuperSteve]

my bad, what with this EP3?? or is it a super EP3 that i dont know of??

lol. Its just a ep3 with spoon parts and other jdm bling thats all

[Perry]

Alot of JDM bling

[Philip Lee]

anyone know the spring rate for stock EP3?

thanks

[KaZe86]

Hey Guys,

would you know if the injen cai for a 02-05 honda civic si (part #SP1576BLK) would fit our ep3's?

anyone got a injen cai on there ep3 atm? any part number would be good

Cheers Steven

[Nepolian]

Get fujita, same same but cheaper!

[Mugen_B16B]

si is the same steven, both k20 cept ours are type r's with jdm goodness, will fit

[veecee]

Hey SuperSteve, how did you get on with the windscreen??? Looks like I'm going to need a replacement as well... I was driving back from Melbourne and the truck in front threw a stone into my screen. It hit just below the wiper on the passenger side and the crack started extending right before our eyes. The crack followed an arc similar to path to the wiper blade would make. We were sh!ting ourselves as we were still some 5 hours from Sydney and it was getting dark... Anyway it stopped after a while and we eventually made it back to Sydney. But it looks like I will need a replacement screen soon!!!

[SuperSteve]

Hey SuperSteve, how did you get on with the windscreen??? Looks like I'm going to need a replacement as well... I was driving back from Melbourne and the truck in front threw a stone into my screen. It hit just below the wiper on the passenger side and the crack started extending right before our eyes. The crack followed an arc similar to path to the wiper blade would make. We were sh!ting ourselves as we were still some 5 hours from Sydney and it was getting dark... Anyway it stopped after a while and we eventually made it back to Sydney. But it looks like I will need a replacement screen soon!!!

Dam sorry to hear about what happened dude. Ill keep you posted on the windscreen. All i know so far is that the windscreens are in the process of coming here. I will basically get a phone call when they arrive but ill keep phoning the person once every couple of weeks to get an idea how long we all gonna b waiting for.

[Perry]

im still waiting toooo

[veecee]

So there are a few screens coming? If so, that's good news indeed!

[EP3EVA]

Get fujita, same same but cheaper!

i got fujita cai, $350.00 shipped!:cool:

[rpm boy]

pics of fujita :)
so without causing a riot by different opinions but what intake does everyone think is best for EP3's
dosnt have to be in relation of value for money eighter

[KaZe86]

so injen will fit yeah hope so was checking injen also roughly 350ish atm from us

rpm boy-

originally i was gonna get a gruppeM with the group buy but not enough intrest atm

apparently the gruppeM has the best sound and better low end torque but the injen has the best gains all around i might just go for injen because its much much cheaper and better gains not as blingy as the gruppeM but yeah

Steve

[n5920787]

Gruppe M FTW!!

Exxy yes but VTEC in injen does not compare to Gruppe M

[Perry]

I've got a injen at the moment but want to get Gruppm aswell, but the silly thing is I got a strut which blocks the location on the M intake which means if i get it i need to place the strut.

[Nepolian]

Gruppe M FTW!!

Exxy yes but VTEC in injen does not compare to Gruppe M

Intake sound - GruppeM

Intake roar - CAI


pics of fujita :)
so without causing a riot by different opinions but what intake does everyone think is best for EP3's
dosnt have to be in relation of value for money eighter

Ive had SRI, CAI and GruppeM and honestly be gain and value for money.....CAI easily!


I've got a injen at the moment but want to get Gruppm aswell, but the silly thing is I got a strut which blocks the location on the M intake which means if i get it i need to place the strut.

Perry, I started with SRi then CAI and then GruppeM. Then I went back to CAI....reason, well for 1, I realised I just paid for bling!

Changed back to CAI, honestly there is not loss or gain in performance!

Only complaint people have with CAI is the hole that it leaves in the engine bay. But who cares when you're at the track or on the road....really.

My 2c anyway!

[Perry]

Intake sound - GruppeM

Intake roar - CAI



Ive had SRI, CAI and GruppeM and honestly be gain and value for money.....CAI easily!



Perry, I started with SRi then CAI and then GruppeM. Then I went back to CAI....reason, well for 1, I realised I just paid for bling!

Changed back to CAI, honestly there is not loss or gain in performance!

Only complaint people have with CAI is the hole that it leaves in the engine bay. But who cares when you're at the track or on the road....really.

My 2c anyway!

Im scared my gf will hydro lock the engine thats all with the injen.

[Nepolian]

Im scared my gf will hydro lock the engine thats all with the injen.

You'll need to drive into a river and immerse the whole air filter to cause a hydrolock. You know that!

Puddles etc wont even come close. I've never seen or heard of anyone actually doing it. Not dismissing that it can happen....but really??? :p :p :p

[KaZe86]

thanks for that guys i got a j's racing strut to fit a gruppeM but am decideding that i dont want a gruppem because of the price atm its just so damn expensive!! im leaning towards cai now more had my heart set on the gruppem but the sooner i get cai the sooner i get coils ;)

[Seren1ty]

i got fujita cai, $350.00 shipped!:cool:

may we enquire as to where you bought it from? ;)

[Philip Lee]

yeah man $350 for a CAI i'll go for it too.

[Philip Lee]

BTW no one knows the stock spring rate?

[Perry]

You'll need to drive into a river and immerse the whole air filter to cause a hydrolock. You know that!

Puddles etc wont even come close. I've never seen or heard of anyone actually doing it. Not dismissing that it can happen....but really??? :p :p :p

yeah i guess so

Sorry Philip not sure about the sping rate.

[KaZe86]

Hey guys what you think about running

17x7.5 +45 rear 17x8.5 +50 front on our ep3?? will the rims come out of the guard alot?

Cheers Steven

[Nepolian]

Phil from memory they're some where around 4kg front and 5.5-6 rear.

DC5's are generally 1kg front and 1.5-2kg rear heavier!

[Philip Lee]

thanks man. so it seems most JDM aftermarket springs uprate the rear much more than the front (comparatively). i guess to induce more oversteer.

[Mugen_B16B]

i got all mounts in, feels soooooo shhhaaakkkyyyy, but i still get a noise from the steering column, would anyone no the issue here? my mech told me it was cause the mounts were putting stress on the steering column so it makes noises like rubber rubbing so its squeeky, would it be a seal around the column?

[Seren1ty]

while we're on the topic of mounts - has anyone had a mount break on a FL model?

so im assuming from the silence that no-body has had a mount brake on a face-lift model yet?

if tru then theres a chance it doesnt mean much, with them not being as old, but that means theres also a chance they fixed the prob for FL model.

[Nepolian]

thanks man. so it seems most JDM aftermarket springs uprate the rear much more than the front (comparatively). i guess to induce more oversteer.

Yeah, I'll be using DC5 springs as they're a heavier rate :)


i got all mounts in, feels soooooo shhhaaakkkyyyy, but i still get a noise from the steering column, would anyone no the issue here? my mech told me it was cause the mounts were putting stress on the steering column so it makes noises like rubber rubbing so its squeeky, would it be a seal around the column?

Its been said various times that after market mounts cause vibrations through the car!!!! ;)

The steering wheel shake is just the centre (horn) vibrating against the steering wheel.

[Nepolian]

so im assuming from the silence that no-body has had a mount brake on a face-lift model yet?

if tru then theres a chance it doesnt mean much, with them not being as old, but that means theres also a chance they fixed the prob for FL model.

Mounts break due to usage and age and has no baring on whether its a FL or not! nor is it the fact that there was a problem!

The fact that its a face lift just means its newer!

[Philip Lee]

so im assuming from the silence that no-body has had a mount brake on a face-lift model yet?

if tru then theres a chance it doesnt mean much, with them not being as old, but that means theres also a chance they fixed the prob for FL model.

i think it's more a case of FL being newer and less kays then improvement.

[Seren1ty]

Mounts break due to usage and age and has no baring on whether its a FL or not! nor is it the fact that there was a problem!

The fact that its a face lift just means its newer!

i understand your point - but a 2002 models with the same kms as a 05 model are having probs with mounts left right and centre, whilst no-one has mentioned a prob with FL model.

there are plenty of sports cars that get thrashed and dont need new mounts after 40,000ks - i know alot of people personally who have owned them.

when a FL model is released they sometimes make 100's of small changes based on user feedback, recalls, and common repaired problems from the previous model - so its not out of the question that they could have changed something.

we havnt seen any FL models with steering rack issues, or gearbox issues in 2nd and 3rd either. Correct me if im wrong here though, im simply stating that its possible they ironed out a bunch of issues.

end rant ;)

either way, all respect to u mate, i know u help alot of ppl on these forums with good advice. keep it up.

[Philip Lee]

we havnt seen any FL models with steering rack issues, or gearbox issues in 2nd and 3rd either. Correct me if im wrong here though, im simply stating that its possible they ironed out a bunch of issues.

i dun have problem with steering rack, gearbox too (touch wood).

it's possible they have made updates but i guess it's a little too early to tell regarding engine mounts.

also there are many more pre FL than FL here so the chance of them saying they have problem is higher due to the numbers.

[Seren1ty]

also there are many more pre FL than FL here so the chance of them saying they have problem is higher due to the numbers.

good call :thumbsup:

[Nepolian]

We're all here to help each other, the fact is the ratio of PFL vs FL imo is about 4-1 or 5-1 so obviously there is a higher chance of a PFL's mount to go wrong.

Stock engine mount on PFL is fine, I have sat a mugen one side by side and there is almost no difference.

[sai_ANN]

^ oops! forgot that i was logged in as felix... :p


so im assuming from the silence that no-body has had a mount brake on a face-lift model yet?

if tru then theres a chance it doesnt mean much, with them not being as old, but that means theres also a chance they fixed the prob for FL model.

i put in engine mount inserts pretty soon after i got my car so i can't say...but yeah...nepolian probably summed it all up in a nutshell...


Mounts break due to usage and age and has no baring on whether its a FL or not! nor is it the fact that there was a problem!

The fact that its a face lift just means its newer!

[Nepolian]

Hi Di, How are you?? Im getting my new roster soon so we'll get that meet happening yeah!

Let just get a show of hands here for Sydney people........others welcome of course. Saturday or Sunday??

Paul and I was talking and we thought that may be a nice cruise, followed with say... dinner at some Korean BBQ maybe would top off the day nicely...??

Suggestions????

[Seren1ty]

Either day is fine with me, just as long as its not too early if its a sunday (i.e. later than 11am).

There's some great roads down south past woolongong, but dont know how keen you all are for a road trip / cruise lol

Lookin forward to it - unfortunately missed the last one...

[bbds]

hi everyone, just picked up myself some new wheels today. I got 17 by 9 +12.
Not lowered or anything just yet, what sorta camber kit should i be getting to get the wheels cambered out ?

here are a couple of photos

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/shu84/20042009102.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/shu84/20042009100.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/shu84/20042009103.jpg

[Mugen_B16B]

i reckon overkill imo, but whatever floats ur boat

also bout the steering rack for preFL, anyone no how to fix the problem?

[Nepolian]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .............need some serious camber there!

[sai_ANN]

Hi Di, How are you?? Im getting my new roster soon so we'll get that meet happening yeah!

Let just get a show of hands here for Sydney people........others welcome of course. Saturday or Sunday??

Paul and I was talking and we thought that may be a nice cruise, followed with say... dinner at some Korean BBQ maybe would top off the day nicely...??

Suggestions????

hey...all good over here... :)

meet...not free on sundays...so it'll have to be on a saturday and planned well in advance...otherwise...lemme know if it's happening...

[SuperSteve]

wow bbds them wheels are thick aszzz ! !

[SuperSteve]

Nepolian im up for a cruise/meet/korean bbq all you can eat

Lets get some dates together boys and girls ! !

[SuperSteve]

i reckon overkill imo, but whatever floats ur boat

also bout the steering rack for preFL, anyone no how to fix the problem?

You hearing the squeeking noises when u accelerate off from standstill and when ur turning steering wheel ??

[Mugen_B16B]

You hearing the squeeking noises when u accelerate off from standstill and when ur turning steering wheel ??
yep exactly wat u said

[ekhybrid]

i got all mounts in, feels soooooo shhhaaakkkyyyy, but i still get a noise from the steering column, would anyone no the issue here? my mech told me it was cause the mounts were putting stress on the steering column so it makes noises like rubber rubbing so its squeeky, would it be a seal around the column?

mugen,
make sure ur subframe bolts are tight as can be
like
110lb-ft
goodluck :thumbsup:

[Mugen_B16B]

there pretty tight i checked, just the way the mounts are meant to be but feels so much better now

[ekhybrid]

feels much more like a type r now right?
lol
stock feels too soft, well for me anyway

[SuperSteve]

yep exactly wat u said

well if thats the case. I had the same problem. All it is is a creaking/squeeking noises coming from ur steering rack. It was a common problem back in Europe with the ep3's and most customers had them replaced under warranty. However from what i read on the uk type r forums there was no safety issue with this problem, just a annoying noise. Some people just bare with it as the noise comes and goes for them and some other people got lube and lubed the inside of the rack to stop the noise. I had the same problem and i took it to my mechanic and he said the same thing, just a annoying noise. He went into detail but i cant remember exactly what he told me lol sorry. He also said it was a common problem with the eu model civics (5door hatch) we have here in australia. My mechanic basically hoisted the car, pulled back the rubber on the steering rack and sprayed some can lube inside and that got rid of the noise. That was probably around close 2 a year ago and ive only heard the noise a couple times since then.

[Malenic1981]

thanks god my ctr is all good so far hehe

[rpm boy]

Hey anyone got a set of stock springs i can borrow for a day?

[rpm boy]

and anyone in for a group buy with yonas for the INjen CAI? could get it cheeper with more people... got 2 so far

[Philip Lee]

it's already discounted at $487 with the Krudd cash sale (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110523).

how much cheaper for a GB?? i might be interested.