EP3 Type R

[Philip Lee]

don't even bother or waste your time with Double R

noted thanks ;)

[egads]

looks like hes banned, thank god.

anyways not much active ep3r discussions lately. how is everyones ep3r going?

[Shaun]

well i didnt end up selling me Evo3, meaning i never bought the EP3 unfortunatly. nah im happier then ever with my car atm but still get sad when i see an EP3 cruising! lol

[Nepolian]

looks like hes banned, thank god.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


anyways not much active ep3r discussions lately. how is everyones ep3r going?

Just drove it for the first time in two week yesterday, to get some fuel.

I was thinkin the other day that we should have a EP3 owners list. Purely just for reference and share ideas about the car etc........

It would be good for all to be able to meet up for a photoshoot one day.!

[NightRyder]

Nepolie, I was thinking of the same thing, though I haven't been on here much but was thinking about it offline.

We can have it some time in the not too distant future...hehe

[typercivic]

Just waiting for the car to arrive from NSW now except there was a derailment which is delaying everything.

Photo shoot would be great if you all want to drive over to W.A :)

[SuperSteve]

i live in sydney and yeah im up for a meet up :) preferably after this rain goes away so i can give my car a good wash. My car is meant to b championship white but it can pass as almost a grey colour at the moment lol

[samsung001]

i live in sydney and yeah im up for a meet up :) preferably after this rain goes away so i can give my car a good wash. My car is meant to b championship white but it can pass as almost a grey colour at the moment lol

Same here mate. I believe there is no more raining this long weekend. It's time to wash car. BTW how many EP3 owners in Sydney?

[BongStyle]

looks like hes banned, thank god.

anyways not much active ep3r discussions lately. how is everyones ep3r going?

Had the EP3 now for about 3 or 4 weeks, loving every moment!! getting buddy club spec III fitted on monday so keen to see how it sounds :p

[typercivic]

Steve, how you finding your gruppe now that you have had it for awhile? Mine arrived yesterday and will wack it straight on the car when it arrives?

[egads]

Had the EP3 now for about 3 or 4 weeks, loving every moment!!

same here. really nice car to drive about. :D


getting buddy club spec III fitted on monday so keen to see how it sounds :p

let us know how it goes. :thumbsup:

[SuperSteve]

Steve, how you finding your gruppe now that you have had it for awhile? Mine arrived yesterday and will wack it straight on the car when it arrives?

mate im loving the gruppe m intake at the moment lol i cant get enough of reving to vtec and just listening to the engine scream. Only issue is that it moves a lil but that doesnt effect ur performance at all just annoying little squeaks here and there nothing to worry about. GL with installing mate wasnt that hard at all :thumbsup: and let us know how u go :)

[typercivic]

Ha ha i can picture the constant revving and vtec kicking in. Ohh k yeh not a big issue then, like you said nothing to worry about and can always kill the squeeks with a few revs :)

Will do when I get the car and chuck it on.

[warwick108]

fd all the way..

[CL9H24A]

For a early model around 30k a bit too much in brisbane you can get a 03 for 31.5k in a car dealer

[SuperSteve]

For a early model around 30k a bit too much in brisbane you can get a 03 for 31.5k in a car dealer

Hey try and get through a importer, that might shred a couple of thousand off the total price of the car

[egads]

muuuuggeeeennnnnn! please excuse the crappy phone pics. :p

[Philip Lee]

my car should clear custom today! yay~~~~~~~~~~~

[SuperSteve]

hehe nice mugen grill :)

Good to hear Philip Lee let us know how ur car is once u get it aye :)

[cw_wt]

yes, he is my frd. it is a good condition EP3 u can't find in melb.
it wouldnt disappointed u. haha...fxxking fast.
It much better than s2k...
anyone interested let me know, i can call him

[Philip Lee]

hey guys, how many keys and remote do you get with your car?

i have 1 key and remote with a bonus remote of someone's Civic. i guess the auction place stuffed up...

[egads]

i think it varies from the auction to auction. i only got the 1 key, missing my keyless remote. :(

should be 2 keys and keyless remote?

[NightRyder]

????...


fd all the way..

[Philip Lee]

i hope we can make up spare keys locally.

would dealers entertain us?

i'm not too concern with remote as i'll need to get alarm anyway.

[NightRyder]

Philip, you will be able to make spares locally but they may need to be taken to locksmiths to do this as they have these special machines to cut it precisely and accurately. Having it cut roughly will result in not being able to use the spare key. Just be sure that the key you receive with the car has the numbers engraved on it somewhere for it to be copied and cut.



i hope we can make up spare keys locally.

would dealers entertain us?

i'm not too concern with remote as i'll need to get alarm anyway.

[Philip Lee]

Just be sure that the key you receive with the car has the numbers engraved on it somewhere for it to be copied and cut.

the only thing that is engraved on the key is the letter "R".....

[SuperSteve]

the only thing that is engraved on the key is the letter "R".....

hey Philip i only received 1 key and 1 central locking device which i dont use because i installed a alarm system. I got my original key cut at a locksmith and they work fine

[p3p5y]

Just in regards to the Honda remote, I got two sets of keys but only 1 remote when I bought my EP3R.
I have one existing remote which I had that was programmed to my old AU DC5's central locking system.

My mate suggested that I was able to reprogram my remote suit my EP3R. I wasn't too convinced, but we gave it a go anyways.

He searched the net and we found the steps on how to do it HERE (https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/AU/AAM32043.pdf).

It didn't work the very few times we tried to reprogram my remote, but we decided to give it one more go, and finally it worked!

Now I have two keys with two remotes.

Hope this helps others out there.

[Nepolian]

Roll call for EP3's

Easy, just name, colour and state!

1 - Me - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)

Anyone else just cut & paste!

Correct it if Im wrong

[Philip Lee]

hey Philip i only received 1 key and 1 central locking device which i dont use because i installed a alarm system. I got my original key cut at a locksmith and they work fine

exactly what i want to hear. cheers

[Philip Lee]

Roll call for EP3's

Easy, just name, colour and state!

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - ? (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - ? (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)



Anyone else just cut & paste!

[VTi_b0i]

Whats the average price paid? i am looking to hopefully get one in a few months... only thing holding me back is the insurance cost, and the chances of it being stolen

[Nepolian]

Whats the average price paid? i am looking to hopefully get one in a few months... only thing holding me back is the insurance cost, and the chances of it being stolen

Price range is 25k - 35kish pending on year, cond.......etc..... etc.....

Insurance is up to the individual!

Being stolen, how long is a piece of string?

[Philip Lee]

only thing holding me back is the insurance cost, and the chances of it being stolen


don't worry it's just a Jazz with a K20 lol :cool::p

[VTi_b0i]

well ive lost my license b4 unfortunately, nd ive heard the insurance on imports are higher then normal so im guessing insurance will be atleast the 2k mark.

The amount of cars being stolen these days is just crazy! and as these are rare, i bet as soon as some one sees the Civic Type R badge, theyll have some ideas...

LOL @ Philip! didnt take long for that tosser to get banned

[p3p5y]

don't worry it's just a Jazz with a K20 lol :cool::p
Witty I dare say? :D:D

Just updating the colour...
1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - ? (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)

[Philip Lee]

surprisingly the insurance for EP3 (@$30k agreed value) is cheaper than what i'm paying for my Jazz (04 with mkt value).

cheaper than a DC2R (@$20k agreed value) and a brand new Golf GTI.

but i have a clean record tho.

[SuperSteve]

seriously...... it really does shit me when people i know or someone says "Hey nice car mate looks like a done up 2 door jazz >_<" that makes steam come out of my ears when i hear that ! ! ! ARGHHHHHHHHHHH


What colour is NHB ??

[ekhybrid]

Whats the average price paid? i am looking to hopefully get one in a few months... only thing holding me back is the insurance cost, and the chances of it being stolen

too much talk from u boy, just buy 1 :cool:

[Nepolian]

NHB = Night Hawk Black ;)

[iversonruls]

nighthawk black

[sai_ANN]

i don't really post on ozhonda...but will be good to meet a couple of you guys to compare notes etc... :)

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - ? (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)

[warwick108]

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - ? (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - ? (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - Warwick108 - fd1 4lyf

[typercivic]

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - ? (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - ? (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8- typercivic - SS FL (WA)

[egads]

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - ? (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - ? (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)

[SuperSteve]

Night Hawk Black yeah i knew that *cough*

[Nepolian]

So far!

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)

[egads]

woo not bad.

whats everyones fuel consumption like? how much are you averaging from a tank.

[samsung001]

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)

[Philip Lee]

a quick question about oil change.

would any K20 oil filter work on our JDM car?

thanks

[Nepolian]

PL, most Hondas run Z79A I think. Yes they will work, just get OEM for ITR. I got some hamp ones from forum trader :)

egads, as for fuel consumption, I still get about 420-450 before fuel light and thats being driven normally. I have gotten up to 500 before with some light driving.

Doesnt look like there will be a problem with the Syd EP3's from going to WISD for a little race and photoshoot :P

[Philip Lee]

thanks for your info Nepolian. much appreciated.

[SuperSteve]

Wisd Ftmfw ! ! ! Its On Like Donkey Kong Nepolian ! !

[Nepolian]

What do you guys think of these??

http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1456

Anyone interested?

[Philip Lee]

mmm linky not worky here....

edit: oh TB nice...

[VTi_b0i]

too much talk from u boy, just buy 1 :cool:

LOL i will i will... my car is going very soon.

[BongStyle]

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)

[Philip Lee]

anyone has done sussy mods like sway bars etc?

[SuperSteve]

ive installed shift lights :D

[Philip Lee]

Which ones? i quite like the Shift-i.

[SuperSteve]

yup the shift-i lights are the ones i installed
did it myself took me a hour and a bit though because i was scared of braking stuff haha

[Philip Lee]

was it easy? did you wire all 3 wires to the back of the dials?

and pic pic pic lol

[SuperSteve]

was it easy? did you wire all 3 wires to the back of the dials?

and pic pic pic lol

hmmm i wouldnt say it was that hard Lee, if i can do it im sure anyone else could hehe :) only tricky part was, was slicing off the insulation of the wires without cutting into the conductor. What i did was remove the dial unit/cluster bit. To do so u first pull out the black plastic frame sort of looking thing thats on the outside that just snaps straight out, then u have to remove 3 screws, then after that u pull out the cluster/dials whateva its called and what i did was attach the 3 wires for the shift lights to the wiring plugged into the top of the cluster dial.

Ill show pictures soon of the final outcome :)

[Philip Lee]

if the wires just go to the back of he cluster then it shouldn't be too much trouble.

the shift-i is on my "shopping list" lol

thanks

[8a8y8]

the shift-i works well on the track and is a very cheap gimmick
must have if you track your car.

[8a8y8]

Just wanna see a show of hands of people that track there car, cause i think it will be a good idea if we can organise a EP3 track day and have a get together

[SuperSteve]

Just wanna see a show of hands of people that track there car, cause i think it will be a good idea if we can organise a EP3 track day and have a get together

i reckon that would b a good idea :D

[SuperSteve]

if the wires just go to the back of he cluster then it shouldn't be too much trouble.

the shift-i is on my "shopping list" lol

thanks

hehehe the shift lights are pretty good aye :) ill get some pictures for u asap

[Nepolian]

Just wanna see a show of hands of people that track there car, cause i think it will be a good idea if we can organise a EP3 track day and have a get together

Im up for anything on whatever track! Did'nt buy an EP3 to look at :)

[8a8y8]

what about Wakefield park sometime next month??

[Philip Lee]

i just went to enqure about getting a spare key made up at my local lock smith.

he wants $100. apparently they need to reprograme the key to start the car. is this right?

thanks

[SuperSteve]

hell no Philip Lee. I have the pre face lift model (2002) and when i got my keys cut it was a simple grab a piece of metal and copy the original key. No programming needed at all. 14 bucks each key it cost me

[Nepolian]

Unless FL has chip in key!

Anyone for WSID tomorrow??

[Philip Lee]

well mine is a c package which apparently has factory immobilisor. but the key itself looks to me just like a normal key with no chip inside. i have a seperate remote for locking/unlocking.

my key looks like this (remote is diff):
http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/05/honda-key-fob-resized.jpg

honestly i was a bit shocked that's why i asked here.

thanks for the comments.

[Philip Lee]

hell no Philip Lee. I have the pre face lift model (2002) and when i got my keys cut it was a simple grab a piece of metal and copy the original key. No programming needed at all. 14 bucks each key it cost me

btw steve, the copied key can still start the car?

becos the locksmith asked if i'd like to start the car, if not no programming needed.

thanks

[SuperSteve]

take the keys apart and take alook inside hehe

[Philip Lee]

But there is nothing to take apart.

it's just moulded plastic/rubber. no screws or anything.

[Nepolian]

Just copy the key son!!

[BongStyle]

same here. really nice car to drive about. :D



let us know how it goes. :thumbsup:

Got the exhaust on yesterday, it is actually stupidly loud for the street and i get a lot of annoyed looks + setting off car alarms,
ill either need to get a silencer or a new exhaust :p
however response is 10 times better and the sound is dam awesome.

[SuperSteve]

Got the exhaust on yesterday, it is actually stupidly loud for the street and i get a lot of annoyed looks + setting off car alarms,
ill either need to get a silencer or a new exhaust :p
however response is 10 times better and the sound is dam awesome.

nice one brother ! ! sounds awesome :D congrats on the aftermarket exahaust ep3 is 2 quiet stock it needs abit of a grunt to it hehe

Phillip Lee i got 2 keys cut and they both turn on and start my car. I reckon get the keys cut mate all sweet

[egads]

well mine is a c package which apparently has factory immobilisor. but the key itself looks to me just like a normal key with no chip inside. i have a seperate remote for locking/unlocking.

my key looks like this (remote is diff):
http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/05/honda-key-fob-resized.jpg

honestly i was a bit shocked that's why i asked here.

thanks for the comments.

that key has a transponder chip. all FL models have that key. wheres preface are normal keys. transponder keys to be cut at locksmiths are $80-100

[SuperSteve]

oooo i seeeeeee i seeeeeee

[typercivic]

Got the exhaust on yesterday, it is actually stupidly loud for the street and i get a lot of annoyed looks + setting off car alarms,
ill either need to get a silencer or a new exhaust :p
however response is 10 times better and the sound is dam awesome.

what exhaust is it?

[egads]

what exhaust is it?


buddy club spec 3 i believe.

[Philip Lee]

that key has a transponder chip. all FL models have that key. wheres preface are normal keys. transponder keys to be cut at locksmiths are $80-100

oh damn.....

thanks for the info.

another topic. did they change your seat belts during compliance??

thanks

[BongStyle]

buddy club spec 3 i believe.

Yup thats the one :thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

oh another question regarding air filter. is it the same as DC5R?

thanks

[Nepolian]

oh another question regarding air filter. is it the same as DC5R?

thanks

Yes, for a drop in, but you will be happy with it for 30 minutes :P

I have a Top fuel SRI if your interested?

[Philip Lee]

Yes, for a drop in, but you will be happy with it for 30 minutes :P

I have a Top fuel SRI if your interested?

oh stop tempting me, how does it look like? foam filter? any hp gain and how much? Also reason for sale lol

PM me if you prefer thanks.

[Nepolian]

oh stop tempting me, how does it look like? foam filter? any hp gain and how much? lol

Dont know about HP gain but response and butt dyno is good. SRi is good for I/H/E mod, I did 13.9 with it, so it cant be that bad!

If your gonna do cams etc.... go CAI or similar!

[Philip Lee]

do you have installed pic?

i'd assume the filter is tucked back facing the firewall??

thanks

[Nepolian]

do you have installed pic?

i'd assume the filter is tucked back facing the firewall??

thanks

Yeah, kinda right angle with the filter pointing towards the steering rod exit hole on the passengers side, if that makes sense.

Sorry no pics!

How are you liking the car?

[Philip Lee]

How are you liking the car?

still learning about it. i'd prefer the seat lower and the car slightly louder, stock is very quiet.

the steering isn't straight atm. when the wheel is in centre, it goes to the right. not sure if it's alignment or the steering rod problem lots of people have in UK.

otherwise love it very much.

[Nepolian]

still learning about it. i'd prefer the seat lower and the car slightly louder, stock is very quiet.

the steering isn't straight atm. when the wheel is in centre, it goes to the right. not sure if it's alignment or the steering rod problem lots of people have in UK.

otherwise love it very much.

By the look of things, you just need a wheel alignment. Steering rod only becomes a problem when you start lowering it mre than an inch or so, otherwise you're ok.

Yeah when I first got it, I thought it was a little quiet for a Type R.

[Philip Lee]

sorry i got it wrong on the steering rod, i meant steering rack.

they have a thread on UK forum:

http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=4636


Yeah when I first got it, I thought it was a little quiet for a Type R.

yeah, DC2R sounds so much better stock.

[SuperSteve]

indeed the ep3 stock sounds quiet. Get a good intake system and that should louden things up hehe or better yet purchase a exhaust system

[BongStyle]

indeed the ep3 stock sounds quiet. Get a good intake system and that should louden things up hehe or better yet purchase a exhaust system

Just try the buddyclub spec III if you want sound :p i have a mugen intake too and the car was practically silent before i put the exhaust on.

[egads]

oh damn.....

thanks for the info.

another topic. did they change your seat belts during compliance??

thanks

i think they should. im pretty sure they do.

[egads]

Just try the buddyclub spec III if you want sound :p i have a mugen intake too and the car was practically silent before i put the exhaust on.

i have a mugen intake + twinloop exhaust. sounds great in the mornings/startup, but otherwise yeah not that loud.

[Nepolian]

Any I/H/E FTW!!!!

[typercivic]

I am waiting to get the car on monday but already want to put a fuji RM-01A on it.

[egads]

Any I/H/E FTW!!!!

truth!


I am waiting to get the car on monday but already want to put a fuji RM-01A on it.

thats a nice choice exhaust! :thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

where did you get your RM-01A?

[typercivic]

haven't gotten it yet but have spoken to a few places about getting prices so will wait and see.

[SuperSteve]

hmm what would b better the RM-01A or PowerGetter ??

[typercivic]

i don't want something really loud or droney and from what i've seen and read the RM-01A is slightly quieter but the PowerGetter well will get more power haha

[SuperSteve]

i don't want something really loud or droney and from what i've seen and read the RM-01A is slightly quieter but the PowerGetter well will get more power haha

thanks mate :)

[Philip Lee]

i honestly don't know if a catback alone makes much gain in output. however they are usually lighter than stock so there is definitely improvement.

definitely sounds much better and looks hot tho.

i personally can't be bothered moding NA for horsepower. lots of $$ spent for (relatively) little gains.

not trying to rain your parade, just my opinion.

[felixR]

how many of you guys in the list are the pre-facelift models?

[iversonruls]

it says on the list doesnt it?
FL = facelift??
soo the ones without FL are the pre facelift ones

[Nepolian]

i honestly don't know if a catback alone makes much gain in output. however they are usually lighter than stock so there is definitely improvement.

definitely sounds much better and looks hot tho.

i personally can't be bothered moding NA for horsepower. lots of $$ spent for (relatively) little gains.

not trying to rain your parade, just my opinion.


Same for all N/A cars. Good thing is. The K20A will respond to light tuning such as I/H/E and Hondata. Which would not cost the world if you do it smartly!

IMO, if you want to do it cheap, Custom SRI/CAI - Under $300 easy, Headers on EP3 are pretty good - leave them if you want or take them out and cleanout the ports. Get a custom 2.5 mild steel cat back - Between $300 and $400 pending on what muffler you use.

Then Hondata which would give you the most gain once you done it. Can be done for under $2K and the car would be doing 13's (Highish).

[felixR]

lol so sorry my bad.. :P

[SuperSteve]

felixR why dont u sell ur DC2R and join the list of ep3's :D

hehehe

[Nepolian]

felixR why dont u sell ur DC2R and join the list of ep3's :D

hehehe

Correct me if Im wrong! But I think his girlfriend has one!

[SuperSteve]

Correct me if Im wrong! But I think his girlfriend has one!

yup

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd) <- thats her
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)

Ok boys and girls we gotta get a meet up happening soon :D b4 the crap rain weather comes over sydney again ! !

[Nepolian]

Bongstyle! A red EP3....that would be nice!

Can you post pics, if you dont mind?

[typercivic]

Am I the only one with a silver one here jeez. haven't seen one on any stock list or anything.

[Philip Lee]

yes u're a rare breed. lol

[sai_ANN]

Correct me if Im wrong! But I think his girlfriend has one!

LOL...yes..that's me...



Ok boys and girls we gotta get a meet up happening soon :D b4 the crap rain weather comes over sydney again ! !

i'm up... :)

[ekhybrid]

Am I the only one with a silver one here jeez. haven't seen one on any stock list or anything.

how did u manage to get a silver 1?
uk spec?

[typercivic]

imported one, nah jdm spec.

[Philip Lee]

Japan has 4 colours, white, black, red and silver.

[i-vtec]

if i'm not wrong your silver one has the c-package ayes?

[typercivic]

yeh it does.

[NightRyder]

So when do we have a meet?..hehe :D

[Nepolian]

So when do we have a meet?..hehe :D

Lets throw some dates and see if it suits most people?

[typercivic]

Finally got my ep3 on monday and got it registered that afternoon and loving every second of it. Found it to be quiet but i put the gruppe intake on and it's gone nuts!!! love it

Steve, the gruppe is great, the growl even before vtec kicks in around 5k is a cool note, get a lot of stares now with the gruppe on as it's loud as. When i get the chance i'm going to modify the oem scuttle to use with the scoop as not really happy with the gruppe scuttle, how did you find it on yours?

[Philip Lee]

congrad mate on getting your ride.

i want some pic!!!

ps. pls get onto MSN when u have time, i need to chat with you re. compliance.

thanks

[SuperSteve]

Finally got my ep3 on monday and got it registered that afternoon and loving every second of it. Found it to be quiet but i put the gruppe intake on and it's gone nuts!!! love it

Steve, the gruppe is great, the growl even before vtec kicks in around 5k is a cool note, get a lot of stares now with the gruppe on as it's loud as. When i get the chance i'm going to modify the oem scuttle to use with the scoop as not really happy with the gruppe scuttle, how did you find it on yours?

hahaha awesome mate ! ! ! the gruppe m makes the car crazy n heaps more enjoyable aye! ! ! I just love the sound of the engine 4000rpm up and when vtec kicks in that sound makes me have to change my underpants from the mess i make ! !

Im using the scuttle they supply and i got it to sit O.K before when i first installed it. All i did was use 1 strip of double sided tape on the top end of it to hold it down to the window and not long after, it come unstuck and i could hear it knocking and moving everytime i was driving. Now i used up all the double sided tape and it doesnt move at all. Also that black cushion tape they supply i had to put on the inside top end of my hood to stop it rubbing up and scratching the main body part of the gruppe m.
Ive seen how people modify and use the oem scuttle and that job turns out pretty good aye. I might try it 1 weekend if im feeling keen enough LOL

Also Congrats on ur new car buddy :D welcome to the ep3 family ! !

[Malenic1981]

Congrats on EP3 mate, I shell join EP3 family soon as well hehe

[VTi_b0i]

me too perhaps... only things im not sure of, is do i want another FWD car, and do i want something faster lol i want an s2k but they cost so damn much!

[typercivic]

Thanks, really enjoying it at the moment.

Steve, yeh vtec with the gruppe is crazy!!! the gurgle that you get with about half throttle as well around 4000rpm is nice.

yeh i can't get it to sit right so I am going to do that scuttle mod one day when i get the chance. how do you go with washing your car haha? i washed it today and put a plastic bag over it to be safe. i have the same problem with the main body of the gruppe, does yours move around even with the bigger round clamp fully tightened? mine still allows the gruppe to move from side to side or does yours not move?

going to order a rm-01a very very soon as well. what exhaust did you decide on or still thinking?

[Malenic1981]

rm-01a, are they very loud?? I want to get toda high power system and toda headers for mine (well once I buy the car Ill start ordering these things)
How much for rm-01a??

[SuperSteve]

Thanks, really enjoying it at the moment.

Steve, yeh vtec with the gruppe is crazy!!! the gurgle that you get with about half throttle as well around 4000rpm is nice.

yeh i can't get it to sit right so I am going to do that scuttle mod one day when i get the chance. how do you go with washing your car haha? i washed it today and put a plastic bag over it to be safe. i have the same problem with the main body of the gruppe, does yours move around even with the bigger round clamp fully tightened? mine still allows the gruppe to move from side to side or does yours not move?

going to order a rm-01a very very soon as well. what exhaust did you decide on or still thinking?

HAHAH the washing issue is funny with me. I put a sheet of cardboard to cover the inlet scoop ! ! i look like a idiot when i take my car for a spray at the local car lovers washing station, everyone looks at me like why the hell has he got a sheet of cardboard on his front window lol

With my main body of the gruppe m i remember when i first installed it, even though i tightened it right up where i heard the screw chewing into the metal part it attaches to i could still rock the gruppe m body to the left and the right, it moved so freely. But when i got my car serviced at mechanic they said they fixed it right up it wont move anymore and i took a look and i was like wtf ?? how did u guys do that ?? and they said they just kept tightening it till it stopped rocking. so yeah mine sits perfectly still now but b4 it didnt. So i say carefully tighten it up slowly till it stops rocking.

With the exhaust im still deciding, i really dont know which brand to pick and all are pretty pricey ! ! god dam i wish it was as cheap as it was when i modified my pulsar sss lol But yeah been looking at the fuji rm-01a like urself. All the reviews for it are saying its awesome and the sound note of it is nice. Probably get that with mayb toda headers im not sure. With tax return coming up in a couple of months, ill see then whats in my price range and just go for it hehe :D

[Ericsson]

Hi everyone~ I also picked up my CW EP3 on tues....It's so great...going to have the alarm and HID installed this weekend.....can't stop thinking of it even when I'm working in the office...
Did anyone got any break in or attempt theft for their EP3?
I'm quite worry as I'm sure this car is very attractive to the thieves...btw, I'm from Sydney.

[Frost_FD]

I have read this whole thread and it makes me want to buy an ep3r.

Trying to convince my bro to get one since his looking for a car... if i knew how good an ep3r was i would have bought it instead of my FD1!!

Any one want to trade?

Hahahaha

[VTi_b0i]

im also looking into getting one. ive sat in 1 but didnt get to see it go as it was already sold :(
anyone wana take me for a drive? lol

[Philip Lee]

if you're in Sydney, why not go to visit IMG?

http://www.internationalmotorgroup.com.au/

[typercivic]

do you guys find that the steering if you loosen your grip flies back to the center really quickly as opposed to my 33 skyline and other cars where it takes longer to return to center? also, the steering goes heavy sometimes mid corner when pushing it, to do with eps?

[ekhybrid]

im also looking into getting one. ive sat in 1 but didnt get to see it go as it was already sold :(
anyone wana take me for a drive? lol

chris ur a good guy n all but....
man ive seen u post 1236192873918273918273 times about how your gonna get 1
JUST GOD DAMN GET 1 and stop ranting
:p

[ekhybrid]

do you guys find that the steering if you loosen your grip flies back to the center really quickly as opposed to my 33 skyline and other cars where it takes longer to return to center? also, the steering goes heavy sometimes mid corner when pushing it, to do with eps?

ive noticed that too

[Nepolian]

Anyone up for the track days (Walkefield) or is going???

[SuperSteve]

typercivic, im getting that heavy feeling in the steering when im cornering and putting the foot down hmm mayb because of the lsd ?? i dont know. I do recommend to all u ep3 type r drivers that when taking corners have ur 2 hands on the steering wheel. Steering on the ep3 is so tight compare to my old nissan cars where it felt easy to steer.

Nepolian im going to the july wakefield track day hopefully

[Nepolian]

typercivic, im getting that heavy feeling in the steering when im cornering and putting the foot down hmm mayb because of the lsd ?? i dont know. I do recommend to all u ep3 type r drivers that when taking corners have ur 2 hands on the steering wheel. Steering on the ep3 is so tight compare to my old nissan cars where it felt easy to steer.

Nepolian im going to the july wakefield track day hopefully

Its a major trait with FWD'd and two hands :) Especially with LSD as noted!

Personally, I have no complaintswith the steering!

Steve, OK. i had a look and it said that we have to pay to secure a spot :)

Hopefully see you then if not before! :)

[SuperSteve]

Its a major trait with FWD'd and two hands :) Especially with LSD as noted!

Personally, I have no complaintswith the steering!

Steve, OK. i had a look and it said that we have to pay to secure a spot :)

Hopefully see you then if not before! :)

Cant wait :thumbsup:

[typercivic]

I thought it was to do with the lsd. I quite like it, you have to muscle the car around so to speak. Always 2 hands or your asking for trouble as it can catch you off guard very easily.

[8a8y8]

hey guy i wanna get some new tires just wanted to see if 215/45/17 fit the original wheels without them rubbing the guards

[Nepolian]

hey guy i wanna get some new tires just wanted to see if 215/45/17 fit the original wheels without them rubbing the guards

Mine came complianced with that size tyre :)

No problems at all!

[8a8y8]

cool thanks im looking at getting some semi slicks

[Philip Lee]

215/45/17 shouldn't be any problem.

i'll be fitting 215/40/18 soon.....

[typercivic]

i got re-01r potenza which are really sticky basically semi slicks and really happy with them. got them in 205/45/17....any reason for going with 215's?

[Philip Lee]

did u get them from US?

many tyres in 215 is cheaper than 205 cos it's a more popular size.

[Nepolian]

i got re-01r potenza which are really sticky basically semi slicks and really happy with them. got them in 205/45/17....any reason for going with 215's?

215/45/17 are more commonly available. Atleast in OZ :)

[Malenic1981]

Boys did anyone ever heard of/or used products of "Password:JDM"??
They got pretty hot air intake but don't know how good it really is,
theay say dyno proven 18.1 horsepower gains over base line with no other modifications made to the car.

link
http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Carbon-Kevlar-PowerChamber-Intake-DC5-EP3-P1910C343.aspx

http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/1899_4.jpg

[Nepolian]

^^^ Look like you'll have to lose the battery tho?? Some carbon blingage there!

Can get the same result for <$200 tho. But it wont look as cool tho :)

[Malenic1981]

Yeah battery needs to be relocated (they sell separate kit), I know you can get CAI (AEM or Injen) cheaper but they don't look as good plus I'm a bit afraid of water getting to them, do you think that 18HP@wheels is possible??

[Nepolian]

Yeah battery needs to be relocated (they sell separate kit), I know you can get CAI (AEM or Injen) cheaper but they don't look as good plus I'm a bit afraid of water getting to them, do you think that 18HP@wheels is possible??

Not gonna start another debate about water and CAI!

IMO, it'll never happen unless you go for a drive in the lake or beach!

18 HP atw alone is a big claim. CAI and GruppM is about 8-10kw on a chassis dyno, which equates to 13-14hp at best.

Never dealt with any of the password products, so never say never I suppose!

[Malenic1981]

Not gonna start debate hehe it's just from all those debates I developed some sort of fear of using CAI hehe

[typercivic]

did u get them from US?

many tyres in 215 is cheaper than 205 cos it's a more popular size.

i got them from tire rack, they are dot stamped so completely legal on the road in oz.

[typercivic]

Boys did anyone ever heard of/or used products of "Password:JDM"??
They got pretty hot air intake but don't know how good it really is,
theay say dyno proven 18.1 horsepower gains over base line with no other modifications made to the car.

link
http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Carbon-Kevlar-PowerChamber-Intake-DC5-EP3-P1910C343.aspx

http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/1899_4.jpg

i saw this when looking for an intake but went for a gruppe m and have no regrets.

[Philip Lee]

where is the battery located now??

[sai_ANN]

where is the battery located now??

most probably in the boot...

[questera]

Hi guys,

I'll be getting 2002 CW EP3 very soon, probably 1-2 weeks time. Just had a test drive on the car yesterday and it feels really great. lots of power and great handling.
So if you guys dont mind, i'll be joining this thread and i will be asking some technical advise to all of you EP3 owners. I am really looking forward to join the CLUB!

[Malenic1981]

I think i goes under the air filter, they have this kit that you fit there (like same sort of stand bolted in) and that's where you put it

[sai_ANN]

Hi guys,

I'll be getting 2002 CW EP3 very soon, probably 1-2 weeks time. Just had a test drive on the car yesterday and it feels really great. lots of power and great handling.
So if you guys dont mind, i'll be joining this thread and i will be asking some technical advise to all of you EP3 owners. I am really looking forward to join the CLUB!

welcome...who you getting the ep3 from?


I think i goes under the air filter, they have this kit that you fit there (like same sort of stand bolted in) and that's where you put it

that's kinda stupid isn't it? in order to access the battery you have to remove the air filter every time then?

[Malenic1981]

Yeah I know, it's a bit to much fu#king around just for air intake

[Philip Lee]

too much fiddle around just for a CAI, i'd get gruppe m anyday.

welcome questera.

[questera]

welcome...who you getting the ep3 from?

i going to buy it of my friend. apparently, he decided to sell one of his EP3 to me.

I assume most of you import them directly from japan?

[sai_ANN]

sell ONE of his EP3...? how many does he have?! LOL

i got mine from IMG...but i know philip lee did all the legwork himself...

[questera]

sell ONE of his EP3...? how many does he have?! LOL

i got mine from IMG...but i know philip lee did all the legwork himself...

Surprisingly, he have 2 of them. haha.

At first, i wanted to import them myself but i thought i might just spend a little bit more. At least i can see the car right in front of me and get to sit on it rather than just looking at auction photos which worry me the most. I believe its time consuming as well. :)

[Nepolian]

Surprisingly, he have 2 of them. haha.

At first, i wanted to import them myself but i thought i might just spend a little bit more. At least i can see the car right in front of me and get to sit on it rather than just looking at auction photos which worry me the most. I believe its time consuming as well. :)

There is always a risk unfortunately when buying without looking!

Sometimes saving a couple of grand comes back to bite you real hard!

[8a8y8]

does anyone know if 225/45 fit the standard wheel?

[Philip Lee]

mate doing it yourself won't save you a lot of money and it's a real hassle. i found out the hard way.

in a way i kinda regret not buying from IMG now.

i may saved $1k but it probably took me longer to get it onroad + efforts in organising, imho it's not worth the saving.

[Philip Lee]

does anyone know if 225/45 fit the standard wheel?

i think 215 is probably the widest you should go. the side wall on mine is pretty vertical.

225 will go outwards but i don't see why it won't fit tho.

[Nepolian]

does anyone know if 225/45 fit the standard wheel?

Tyre will fit std rim easily. Depends if your car is lowered. If not you may get away if so you may just get a little touch here and there :)

[questera]

what would you guys recommend me for my first mod on the ep3?

put it this way, whats the best in terms of value, performance wise?

[Nepolian]

what would you guys recommend me for my first mod on the ep3?

put it this way, whats the best in terms of value, performance wise?

The usual I/H/E!

Probably do intake first as it is probably the cheapest.

Header and exhaust will cost a bit and should be done together out of convienence.

The rest is up to you!

[questera]

The usual I/H/E!

Probably do intake first as it is probably the cheapest.

Header and exhaust will cost a bit and should be done together out of convienence.

The rest is up to you!

Thx Nepolian for the info. actually i agree with you. would you know a rough estimate how much KW can be gain by putting an intake?

what sort of mods have you done so far if u dont me asking?:)

[Nepolian]

Thx Nepolian for the info. actually i agree with you. would you know a rough estimate how much KW can be gain by putting an intake?

what sort of mods have you done so far if u dont me asking?:)

For I/H/E usually about 10-15 kwatw....but the gains are not just in the end kwatw but in the middle where it matters. Especially with the header, which would give you a good rise in the mid range (from 3500rpm or so) without giving you alot more atw.

Intake itself would get 5-10ish pending on which type etc....

Does that make sense?

[typercivic]

the first mod i did on the ep3 is the gruppe m. There definitely is a performance increase as well as having a nuts sound now. I have a fuji rm=01a exhaust on order so when that arrives it will be the second thing so I can't comment on which one made more difference yet but follow what Nepolian said and you can't go wrong.

[Philip Lee]

My first mod will be lowering rail as i can't stand the high sitting position lol.

i don't really care about power mods at this stage. 140awkw is enough for me (coming from a MX5 which has 70...). but when i get bored later, i might start with intake.

i'm doing cosmetic/personalising bits atm, i have some Rays sitting in the garage now.

[Philip Lee]

i have been running around trying to get a spare key cut.

my car has the OEM immobilisor and all the places i went to can't program the key for me. i wonder how much it will cost at Honda dealer....

anyone has any advise?

in a way it's good that nobody can make a spare key easily but on the other hand it's a PITA.

[sai_ANN]

i have been running around trying to get a spare key cut.

my car has the OEM immobilisor and all the places i went to can't program the key for me. i wonder how much it will cost at Honda dealer....

anyone has any advise?

in a way it's good that nobody can make a spare key easily but on the other hand it's a PITA.

i had to do that with my old car...you're looking at 150-200 for the dealer to program the key...

[Philip Lee]

i had to do that with my old car...you're looking at 150-200 for the dealer to program the key...

including the key or extra?

[sai_ANN]

including the key or extra?

that was not including the key...the key cost me an extra 80-100 from memory... X(

[Philip Lee]

You can get the key,cut and programmed at PREDDEY'S LOCKSMITH in Kingsway,MIRANDA for about $130.

thanks man but i'm in Brisbane......

[typercivic]

i picked up some front 4 point under body bracing today to go with rear bar so it will be interesting to see how it affects things. also got a fuji rm-01 exhaust on order atm along with some suspension work. can't wait

[lukits01]

i picked up some front 4 point under body bracing today to go with rear bar so it will be interesting to see how it affects things. also got a fuji rm-01 exhaust on order atm along with some suspension work. can't wait

what suspension did you got for, mate?

[micka]

I have heard rumours that you're not able to have additional remotes for unlocking car programmed by Honda dealers in Aust because they use different equipment to Japan, and you're not able to have one made without the car present, thus you can't have one sent from Japan programmed. Is there any truth to this, or have people been able to have remotes programmed?

[p3p5y]

I have heard rumours that you're not able to have additional remotes for unlocking car programmed by Honda dealers in Aust because they use different equipment to Japan, and you're not able to have one made without the car present, thus you can't have one sent from Japan programmed. Is there any truth to this, or have people been able to have remotes programmed?
I re-programmed my own remote successfully using these steps on a spare Australian Honda Remote I had.
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/AU/AAM32043.pdf

[typercivic]

what suspension did you got for, mate?

just some springs at the moment as getting for next to nothing then will get some coilovers down the track some time.

[Philip Lee]

I re-programmed my own remote successfully using these steps on a spare Australian Honda Remote I had.
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/AU/AAM32043.pdf

cool, will give it a try as i have a spare JDM remote given as a "surprise gift" by the Japanese auction place......

[typercivic]

how do you guys think a set of 7.5" wide and +50 offset wheels will sit on an ep3 considering stock is 7" and +45?

[Chi]

how do you guys think a set of 7.5" wide and +50 offset wheels will sit on an ep3 considering stock is 7" and +45?


WIll sit fine stock.

When you lower it more it will scrub the inner guards and chasis on full lock turning.

Even with camber itll still scrub.

Usualyl when u get wider wheels u should get more aggressive offsets.

[Philip Lee]

how do you guys think a set of 7.5" wide and +50 offset wheels will sit on an ep3 considering stock is 7" and +45?

This is a very good question which i will be finding out soon.

my wheels are 7.5 + 43 and 7.5 + 48 (a pair each obviously). i saw in HyperRev that +48 should fit alright. and i'd imagine +50 should be ok too.

but not 100% sure.

[questera]

how do you guys think a set of 7.5" wide and +50 offset wheels will sit on an ep3 considering stock is 7" and +45?

As far as i know +50 offset will fit ok into EP3 however Personally for me, i still prefer +42 offset if i am goin to buy a new set of rims

In terms of the look, +42 will place the rims just nice under the fender whereas +50 will push the rims further inside the fender. Well, Unless you are goin to lower the car, +50 is a better choice. :)

[typercivic]

how will lowering affect it? I am going to lower it soon by about 20-25mm front and rear.

[questera]

how will lowering affect it? I am going to lower it soon by about 20-25mm front and rear.

I believe part of your question has been answered by "chi" in the previous post.

Anyway, when you lower a honda car, the rear camber will adjust by a certain degrees depending how low your car is.

when you have lower offset there will be more risk your tyres/rims will rub the inner fender guards. but i think 20-25mm will not cause any problem assuming you are using >+42 offset for the wheels and also considering the stiffness of the stock suspension EP3 has

[Philip Lee]

if you have a lower + offset number, the chance of rubbing fender is higher.

if you have a higher + offset number, the chance of rubbing from the inside is higher.

to reduce the chance of rubbing fender, put more -ve camber on but the inside of the tyre wears out faster (depending on how you drive).

ps. typercivic, what sort of wheels are you looking at buying??

[Malenic1981]

typercivic what springs did you get for your EP3???

[sai_ANN]

speaking of springs...has anybody gotten coilovers for their EP3 yet?

[BongStyle]

my EP3 came over with buddy club racing spec's on it :)

[typercivic]

just some tin s-techs through w.a suspensions, known the guys there for years so they look after me except they have to come ex japan so it will take a while. if your interested I can pass you their details and who to speak to when your ready.

I wanted to get coilovers but not enough money at the moment so will wear out stock shocks first a bit more then replace the lot.

[Malenic1981]

I heard that H&R or Eibach springs (pro kit) on EP3 go very nice, when combaind with some swaybars, very good combo for street and some track work, does simular work to mugen suspension for EP3 (mugen suspension is around $1600 and those springs around $500), lots of guys in europe use those sort of combos and feedback is pretty good

[sai_ANN]

my EP3 came over with buddy club racing spec's on it :)

how are they?


just some tin s-techs through w.a suspensions, known the guys there for years so they look after me except they have to come ex japan so it will take a while. if your interested I can pass you their details and who to speak to when your ready.

I wanted to get coilovers but not enough money at the moment so will wear out stock shocks first a bit more then replace the lot.

IMHO would be better to just wait and replace the whole lot with coilovers...saves you having to pay for labour twice...

[BongStyle]

I wouldnt be able to compare how the handling is compared to the standard suspension as ive never driven with it stock but from what i can feel the car sits perfectly flat (im sure there wouldnt be much roll with standard too) and just because they are fully adjustable (height, damper etc.) i can change the settings in very little time to suit how i drive.

[Nepolian]

I have Spoon springs with std shocks. Only about 10-15mm drop and a little stiffer.

I think this would do for me on the road. Coilover IMO is overkill if it is a daily and occasional track. EP stock is very able, but thats just me :)

Money better spent elsewhere. But everyone does things differently tho!

Enjoy it, EP3 is good regardless of what is done!

[typercivic]

how are they?

IMHO would be better to just wait and replace the whole lot with coilovers...saves you having to pay for labour twice...

ahhh but when you know the people running the place labour isn't as much of an issue ;)

[SuperSteve]

i got gg'ed 2day. Had my first flat tyre EVER ! ! i slightly scrapped the top of the rim aswell *cries* NOooOOooOOOOOOOOooooOOOo

[questera]

I just got my ep3 2 hours ago. feels so excited and a bit sad at the same time since i just let go my 5 years old accord.

First feedback on the car : very satisfying! although i feel the suspension is so stiff. Coilover definitely would be my next "to buy" item after getting an intake.

Any suggestion for Coilover? i know Buddyclub has a good price. i need some input.

Thanks all

[Malenic1981]

I think BC would be one of the best for EP3 since they use them as their race cars (I would assume that it would give them lots of feedback about EP3 so they could make all the parts better), but lots of other brands are there as well, Tein, Tanabe, Cusco Zero all with simular pricing

[Philip Lee]

I just got my ep3 2 hours ago. feels so excited and a bit sad at the same time since i just let go my 5 years old accord.


congrad, what year and colour?

seeing everyone are moding their EP3, i'll leave mine stock so it'll stand out lol

[sai_ANN]

I think BC would be one of the best for EP3 since they use them as their race cars (I would assume that it would give them lots of feedback about EP3 so they could make all the parts better), but lots of other brands are there as well, Tein, Tanabe, Cusco Zero all with simular pricing

cusco don't make any coilovers for EP3...so you can strike that off your list...

[Malenic1981]

No cusco for EP3, idiots, well anyway lots of other good brands around

[questera]

congrad, what year and colour?

Its a 2002 white

[twing]

I'm looking for back seat pix.
I wonder how many seat belts on the back, and if they have head rest.
And also if there is difference on the back seat between non FL and FL.

Thanks for the info.

[typercivic]

no difference between non FL and FL, they are a bench seat with no head rest and 2 belts at the back.

[Nepolian]

no difference between non FL and FL, they are a bench seat with no head rest and 2 belts at the back.

Black aswell!

Car was designed for only one person really :p

[questera]

I think BC would be one of the best for EP3 since they use them as their race cars (I would assume that it would give them lots of feedback about EP3 so they could make all the parts better), but lots of other brands are there as well, Tein, Tanabe, Cusco Zero all with simular pricing


cusco don't make any coilovers for EP3...so you can strike that off your list...

Does anyone of you have bought any BC COilover before? How much?
i wanna get one for myself and i would like to know the normal market price for that. i am afraid i would get ripped off. Thanks

[dave_L]

I just order the racing spec coil over

and they sold me its coming mid next month!

I just cant wait!!!

[Philip Lee]

it seems RRP for EP3/DC5 coilovers are more ex than other Hondas like DC2.

this applies to Tein, BC and some other brands that i saw.

[Nepolian]

You know there are a few quality coil overs on the for sale section for EP3/DC5!

[Philip Lee]

You know there are a few quality coil overs on the for sale section for EP3/DC5!

can DC5 ones fit EP3?

[sai_ANN]

can DC5 ones fit EP3?

apparently yes but the rear bushing needs to be shaved a little...sounds plausible...but i would rather buy a coilover that's made for the EP3...

[typercivic]

and also something to do with the tie rod ends on one being bigger or something as well, been through the fitting thoroughly recently.

[Chi]

I've had a friend fit DC5R coilvoers on an EP3R.

You need to use DC5R tie rod ends and you need to shave some of the metal bushings as the DC5R tie rod ends and bushes are larger than EP3R.



apparently yes but the rear bushing needs to be shaved a little...sounds plausible...but i would rather buy a coilover that's made for the EP3...

You could, but if you can pick up a good used set of DC5R ones for half the price of a new EP3 one , it might be a good choice.

[sai_ANN]

You could, but if you can pick up a good used set of DC5R ones for half the price of a new EP3 one , it might be a good choice.

i know...but still tossing up the options and also what coilover to go for...the main thing is that i would prefer to buy something new rather than second hand...but on the other hand...it makes a difference of more than $1000...omg the choices...LOL... :)

[questera]

i know...but still tossing up the options and also what coilover to go for...the main thing is that i would prefer to buy something new rather than second hand...but on the other hand...it makes a difference of more than $1000...omg the choices...LOL... :)

Yes I agree, it is always better to get new especially when it comes to coilover.
i am saving up now and probably i will go for BC.

anyway, anyone of you looking for rims? its because i know one guy (not from this forum) is stocking work wheels xd9 bronze 18" by 8.
as far as i know the price is a little cheaper than the rrp in this forum. you might even push the price further if you are really keen

[typercivic]

questera, i've been looking around for that exact wheel. send me a pm with the details.

[questera]

questera, i've been looking around for that exact wheel. send me a pm with the details.

sent...

[typercivic]

has anyone changed their brake pads yet? what did you go for?

[BongStyle]

don't know if this has been covered but what tyres are we all running on our ep3s? im in great need of some new treads...anyone heard about kumho ku23s? they are $550 fitted whereas i called up bridgestone and adrenaline RE001s will be $1300!

[typercivic]

it was covered a while back in the thread....just got to skip back when you have the time. I've got bridgestone potenza re-o1r and they are great tyres. Just did a track day with them and were awesome at about $250 per corner can't complain either.

[Philip Lee]

Kumho for $550 is really cheap.

i have Falken ZE912 which is not too bad at around $200 each. i wanted FK452 which was only $15 more each but they only had 3 in stock at the time.

last time i checked RE001 at 215/45/17 was around $250 each. i would have got these if i wasn't getting 18s.

[typercivic]

finding pads and rotors are proving difficult....rotors in particular.

[lukits01]

finding pads and rotors are proving difficult....rotors in particular.

Rotors is same as AUDM DC5, so shouldn't be too hard.
I have a new set of front pads, they are Ferodo DS2500 if you're interested man.

[typercivic]

Rotors is same as AUDM DC5, so shouldn't be too hard.
I have a new set of front pads, they are Ferodo DS2500 if you're interested man.

you sure they are the same?

yeh mate, send us a pm.

[Nepolian]

Kumho for $550 is really cheap.

i have Falken ZE912 which is not too bad at around $200 each. i wanted FK452 which was only $15 more each but they only had 3 in stock at the time.

last time i checked RE001 at 215/45/17 was around $250 each. i would have got these if i wasn't getting 18s.

Is that how much they cost? Thank god I got them with compliance :)

[egads]

mine came with yokohama s-drives

[samsung001]

RE001s will be $1300!

That is much expensive than i thought. :(

[egads]

fd2r gear knob fitted. feels pretty good. anyone else changed their gear knob or shift boot? maybe to a leather/red stitched one?

image (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9312&d=1211722514)

[typercivic]

i've got a leather black with red stitching boot with the stock gear knob. When it gets more worn out will replace it with skunk2 one.

[Philip Lee]

i have an ARC round gear knob and i'm ordering a skunk2 DC2R style one.

typercivic got me some black suede with red stitch boot.

[sai_ANN]

fd2r gear knob fitted. feels pretty good. anyone else changed their gear knob or shift boot? maybe to a leather/red stitched one?

image (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9312&d=1211722514)

i have... :)

pic here...

http://www.felixalim.com/dianne/shift_after.jpg

[egads]

typercivic got me some black suede with red stitch boot.

got a pic of what it looks like? or exactly like the picture above. i still havent decided whether i should or shouldnt.

[Philip Lee]

got a pic of what it looks like? or exactly like the picture above. i still havent decided whether i should or shouldnt.

sorry mate, it's not on the car yet.

my car should be back from compliance this week and this is the first thing i'll do when i get my car back.

lt is hard to decide. leather matches steering wheel and suede matches the seat for FL.

[typercivic]

does the ep3 use T5 or T10 parker globes?

[iversonruls]

should be t10

[ekhybrid]

yes its t10
changed my 1 today

[8a8y8]

hey guys can someone tell me how i can post in the for sale section ?? i wanna sell all the part in my car if anyones is interested can pm me

I have lots of aftermarket stuff