EP3 Type R

[denrie]

hey guys... dunno if anyone has the same problem... my driver side 'auto' power window doesn't do auto anymore after i unplug the battery for about an hour and plug it back again... is there a solution for this?

Yeah mine does that sometimes aswell. Eventually after awhile it goes back to normal again.

[Nepolian]

Anyone a photographer here?

Thinking of a photoshoot/lunch meet soon.

[white_ep3_civic]

I just had my car dun by a professional but I can't load them on here cause they 2 big. Looks mad though.

[lumghini]

Yeah mine does that sometimes aswell. Eventually after awhile it goes back to normal again.

yup...the holding it for few seconds trick helps...all good now... thanks again Philip Lee!

[SuperSteve]

perry i have no idea what ur on about :angel::angel::angel:

[Rai-C]

Anyone a photographer here?

Thinking of a photoshoot/lunch meet soon.

i have a dslr.. but does that make me a photographer? lol

[ITRDC2]

aud soooo strong...anyone looking to swap with this ?lol

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/modules/stock/index.php?StockID=4856

[Philip Lee]

noob question: can we roll the front guard or we can only roll the rears becos of the plastic bits in the front...

thanks

[Nepolian]

noob question: can we roll the front guard or we can only roll the rears becos of the plastic bits in the front...

thanks

The plastic splash guard are usually removed!

I'm not a believer of rolling guards for the simple reason that you can always select the correct wheel/tyres for the car.

[Philip Lee]

yeah but if you have your wheels already and want to lower it, u dun really have much choice...

[Nepolian]

yeah but if you have your wheels already and want to lower it, u dun really have much choice...

Yeah you do.....'CAMBER'......FTW!

[Philip Lee]

yeah but bye bye tyre life.

[SuperSteve]

yeah nepolian so that means CAMBER FTL ! :p

[Perry]

Chi from GPC has that on his FL EP3R, nearly on the road too! lol

I know about Charlies setup :thumbsup: cant wait till the car gets on the road.

[Nepolian]

I stand my statement......cause if want a car like ours and is worried about fuel consumption and tyre wear etc......

You probably bought the wrong car!

Phil! You can sit the front wheel pretty close to the guards (less than 1 finger gap). I have 17x7.5 +30 with 1.2 deg camber and it doesn't rub!

Supersteve....you've seen it!

[Perry]

perry i have no idea what ur on about :angel::angel::angel:

hahaahh where is Paul I want to see the site which he was talking about.

[SuperSteve]

I stand my statement......cause if want a car like ours and is worried about fuel consumption and tyre wear etc......

You probably bought the wrong car!

Phil! You can sit the front wheel pretty close to the guards (less than 1 finger gap). I have 17x7.5 +30 with 1.2 deg camber and it doesn't rub!

Supersteve....you've seen it!

yes indeed and it looks sexy :D

[SuperSteve]

hahaahh where is Paul I want to see the site which he was talking about.

which site ?? lol

[Perry]

which site ?? lol

I cant remember laaa.

[mtonep3]

My ep3 has been making some sort of rattling noise for the past week or two.
i tried to listen to where the sound was coming from and it seemed like from under the car where the headers sit. so i jacked up the car and the sound was stronger ontop, then underneath. The sound is coming from the pulley area, where on the chain there are brown marks, i'm assuming it is the water pump leaking. Has anyone had this problem? How can i fix this??

thanks guys :)

[Mugen_B16B]

are the brown marks stained on ur bonnet aswell from underneath the bonnet not on top

[SuperSteve]

are the brown marks stained on ur bonnet aswell from underneath the bonnet not on top

im suspecting what ur suspecting aswell

[mtonep3]

Nah no stains underneath the bonnet, just on the inside part of the chain.. (not sure if its normal)

[SuperSteve]

check ur driver side engine mount for cracks. I think ur engine mount has cracked and the liquid has squirt out. Just a thought i could b 99.99% wrong (NOTE: i mostly fail in life)

[denrie]

check ur driver side engine mount for cracks. I think ur engine mount has cracked and the liquid has squirt out. Just a thought i could b 99.99% wrong (NOTE: i mostly fail in life)

AHAHAHA I agree. Most likely your mounts but I might be wrong aswell. LOL, I had to replace that mount already cos it cracked.

[mtonep3]

I don't think its the engine mount, as the engine doesnt really rock, the engine still feels like its in a very stable position when revving... And it looks like its still in good con. no leaking whatso ever

[stoj19]

I just had my car dun by a professional but I can't load them on here cause they 2 big. Looks mad though.

Could there be any way you could post them up or provide a link? I'd love to see and I'm sure others would too. thanks

[NightRyder]

hey all, somebody summon me?...hehe...here is that website I was talking about.
EP3 brothers enjoy!..hehe

www.supergt.com.hk -->select Engrish (if you can't read chinese) and you're all good. :cool:

I spoke to these guys when I was there and they seem very helpful. They sell both OEM and aftermarket and ship items to Australia regularly.

They suggested that if we wish to buy stuff from them, best to try group buy and package into a cubic crate. 1 cubic crate ~=$230AUD.

[SuperSteve]

hey all, somebody summon me?...hehe...here is that website I was talking about.
EP3 brothers enjoy!..hehe

www.supergt.com.hk -->select Engrish (if you can't read chinese) and you're all good. :cool:

I spoke to these guys when I was there and they seem very helpful. They sell both OEM and aftermarket and ship items to Australia regularly.

They suggested that if we wish to buy stuff from them, best to try group buy and package into a cubic crate. 1 cubic crate ~=$230AUD.

awesome thanks paul :D i might try and peak and see what i can score :D

[Twest]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have one of these on their ep3? http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-1009TP

Or heard anything about them? Can get one for $230 (not even sure if that's a good price, some guidance please...LOL)

Also, the automatic window up/down has stopped working????? when i simply click the button as per usual the window does not go up automatically....any ideas?

[lumghini]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have one of these on their ep3? http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-1009TP

Or heard anything about them? Can get one for $230 (not even sure if that's a good price, some guidance please...LOL)

Also, the automatic window up/down has stopped working????? when i simply click the button as per usual the window does not go up automatically....any ideas?

I had the same problem a few days back.. Just hold the button up a couple seconds when the windows up...

[KaZe86]

its been great while it lasted guys...

thought i'd let you guys know ive sold the ep3r last sunday

and just picked up a white 03 STi a couple days ago

the ep3 has been heaps fun but its sad to see it go!!

i have some intense modding to do now and a whole lot to learn about turbos... ahahaha

Steve

[ITRDC2]

its been great while it lasted guys...

thought i'd let you guys know ive sold the ep3r last sunday

and just picked up a white 03 STi a couple days ago

the ep3 has been heaps fun but its sad to see it go!!

i have some intense modding to do now and a whole lot to learn about turbos... ahahaha

Steve

u looserrrrrr....should of sold me ur toda header before it gone :(

[Mugen_B16B]

i knew the whole time lol

[white_ep3_civic]

Could there be any way you could post them up or provide a link? I'd love to see and I'm sure others would too. thanks

I'll try n post them on here. Just may take a but of tym 2 work it out lol

[white_ep3_civic]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have one of these on their ep3? http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-1009TP

Or heard anything about them? Can get one for $230 (not even sure if that's a good price, some guidance please...LOL)

Also, the automatic window up/down has stopped working????? when i simply click the button as per usual the window does not go up automatically....any ideas?

Not sure bout the air intake but it is alot cheaper than injen or any others out on the market. As for the window, when it is all the way up hold the button down for 2 seconds when fully open then again when it is fully up this worked 4 mine. Hope that helps.

[stoj19]

I'll try n post them on here. Just may take a but of tym 2 work it out lol

Ok cool. Try an image uploading website they can automatically resize the images for you. http://photobucket.com/

[n5920787]

hey all, somebody summon me?...hehe...here is that website I was talking about.
EP3 brothers enjoy!..hehe

www.supergt.com.hk -->select Engrish (if you can't read chinese) and you're all good. :cool:

I spoke to these guys when I was there and they seem very helpful. They sell both OEM and aftermarket and ship items to Australia regularly.

They suggested that if we wish to buy stuff from them, best to try group buy and package into a cubic crate. 1 cubic crate ~=$230AUD.

Want to get :

http://eshop.supergt.com.hk/preview/eng/detail.php?pid=ASHAEP317

Will these fit pre-fl?

[stoj19]

Want to get :

http://eshop.supergt.com.hk/preview/eng/detail.php?pid=ASHAEP317

Will these fit pre-fl?

I'd imagine they would considering they are pre-facelift head lights :p

[n5920787]

I'd imagine they would considering they are pre-facelift head lights :p

lol have to confirm. Has anyone change their headlights?

[Malenic1981]

Boys I took my EP3 to tuning avro yesterday, we had skidpan and short track to use, bloody good fun, I think EP3 was bulid for this sort use hehe, just had so much fun and I think my driving and knowing of the car just jump a level up, instructor guy was pretty usefull as well.
I suggest to all of you EP3 owners go and hit the track, you'll love your EP3 even more :)))

[Mugen_B16B]

lol have to confirm. Has anyone change their headlights?
where have u been?? hibernating? hey wats ur no plate? did u get a personalised one? myk20 or epk20?

[denrie]

Anyone at huntington heights yesterday?

[Nepolian]

Want to get :

http://eshop.supergt.com.hk/preview/eng/detail.php?pid=ASHAEP317

Will these fit pre-fl?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! have I missed something......they look like the standard OEM lights?

[Jibz]

Want to get :

http://eshop.supergt.com.hk/preview/eng/detail.php?pid=ASHAEP317

Will these fit pre-fl?

Yeah, those are just the OEM shadow chrome pre FL headlights.

They will plug straight in to a pre FL car. The FL lights will need additional installation steps because the wiring was changed during the facelift so you wouldn't have a high beam without redoing the circuit!

[KaZe86]

u looserrrrrr....should of sold me ur toda header before it gone :(

i wanted to sell it as is man you should of sold me your toda exhaust? ;)

[Ozluder]

Does anyone have this installed on their EP3 or know of someone who has?

http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-Dry-Carbon-Fiber-PowerChamber-Intake-DC5-02-06-RSX-EP3-02-05-Civic-Si-P1899C365.aspx

[Philip Lee]

A few ppl have pwjdm cf intake. I thought about one but I wasn't too keen on the smaller battery.

There are mixed feedback on whether it's good performance wise but I guess I'd let the ppl who have this to comment.

[Rai-C]

its been great while it lasted guys...

Thought i'd let you guys know ive sold the ep3r last sunday

and just picked up a white 03 sti a couple days ago

the ep3 has been heaps fun but its sad to see it go!!

I have some intense modding to do now and a whole lot to learn about turbos... Ahahaha

steve

oh no =O

[Rai-C]

A few ppl have pwjdm cf intake. I thought about one but I wasn't too keen on the smaller battery.

There are mixed feedback on whether it's good performance wise but I guess I'd let the ppl who have this to comment.

if anyone needs passwordjdm stuff.. im staying about 4 streets away from the PWJDM warehouse when im going to LA next month.. :P
and i think you just need a battery locator with the PWJDM CF Intake.. no need for a SMALLER battery ?

[n5920787]

where have u been?? hibernating? hey wats ur no plate? did u get a personalised one? myk20 or epk20?

Man been busy with work & uni. my plates are myk20. I was gonna go with my initials ttk20 but got convinced to get myk20. i've seen a epk20 parked outside snooker centre once

[white_ep3_civic]

just got my Replica mugen grill back from the spray painters. Went to put it on the car last nyt n the thing doesn't fit! Not sure if ant1 esle has purchased te same 1 off eBay, but if there r any suggestions on how to make it got that would b great.

[Philip Lee]

Man been busy with work & uni. my plates are myk20. I was gonna go with my initials ttk20 but got convinced to get myk20. i've seen a epk20 parked outside snooker centre once

which snooker centre?

myk20 is a good plate ;)

[white_ep3_civic]

Hope this link works. Here are a few pics from the photos I got done.

http://www.facebook.com/editphoto.php?aid=119769&success=2&failure=0#/album.php?aid=119769&id=537742217

[Philip Lee]

link doesn't work here....

[mtonep3]

are the brown marks stained on ur bonnet aswell from underneath the bonnet not on top

Yes.. There are brown marks now appearing under the hood. So took my car to mechanic today and he said most likely be able to get my new water pump and replaced on Wednesday.. Looks like I can't go winton on Tuesday(melboure cup day!!)

Is it advicable that I don't vtec my car to hard, until replaced? Since there are leaks does that mean it's easier to dry up? Do I need to keep checking there's enough water in it?

Sorry bout the questions, pretty noob..:)

[Mugen_B16B]

Yes.. There are brown marks now appearing under the hood. So took my car to mechanic today and he said most likely be able to get my new water pump and replaced on Wednesday.. Looks like I can't go winton on Tuesday(melboure cup day!!)

Is it advicable that I don't vtec my car to hard, until replaced? Since there are leaks does that mean it's easier to dry up? Do I need to keep checking there's enough water in it?

Sorry bout the questions, pretty noob..:)
i didnt think it would of been the water pump, if it was ur water pump then u would get overheating and lose alot more coolant but i guess we'll see how it goes aye

[mtonep3]

Hmm.. My mechanic said it was definitly the water pump.. The engine mount looks fine.. But we will see what happens once I get the new water pump.

[Philip Lee]

just got coilovers fitted. the car seems like floating lol. ride is not harsh at all and will get alignment done tomorrow. at the moment, the steering wheel is VERY off centre lol

[wtfhax]

So who are you all insured with?

[Ozluder]

So who are you all insured with?

Shannons. I found them to be the cheapest by far.

[NightRyder]

dude, you should have checked the package to see if it fits before you sprayed it. You need to be aware that all replica parts for any car may not be 100% fit or fit at all, so best to check beforehand. :)

Just check where it does not fit and maybe get the painter to cut or modify it a bit to fit, if it's for prefacelift.

Btw, is that a small autobot badge you have on back of your car there?...that's cool!...You should see mine...LOL... :D



just got my Replica mugen grill back from the spray painters. Went to put it on the car last nyt n the thing doesn't fit! Not sure if ant1 esle has purchased te same 1 off eBay, but if there r any suggestions on how to make it got that would b great.

[white_ep3_civic]

dude, you should have checked the package to see if it fits before you sprayed it. You need to be aware that all replica parts for any car may not be 100% fit or fit at all, so best to check beforehand. :)

Just check where it does not fit and maybe get the painter to cut or modify it a bit to fit, if it's for prefacelift.

Btw, is that a small autobot badge you have on back of your car there?...that's cool!...You should see mine...LOL... :D

Yeh it used 2 b on there I've since de-badged the car

[white_ep3_civic]

Did that facebook link work 4 u?

[NightRyder]

would you give that badge to me?..hehehe


Yeh it used 2 b on there I've since de-badged the car

yep, worked ok for me.
Come to the next EP3 meet mate and you'll see the crew. :)


Did that facebook link work 4 u?

[ITRDC2]

just got my Replica mugen grill back from the spray painters. Went to put it on the car last nyt n the thing doesn't fit! Not sure if ant1 esle has purchased te same 1 off eBay, but if there r any suggestions on how to make it got that would b great.

did ur panel shop drill the holes properly?apparently u will need some double sided sticker for the under edge too

[white_ep3_civic]

did ur panel shop drill the holes properly?apparently u will need some double sided sticker for the under edge too

Na I drilled the holes. I took the front bar off n marked where the holes had 2 go. But I need 2 shave the lip on the back as that is stopping it from goin in n also the base of the grill doesn't completly cover the gap. It just not gonna fit.

[white_ep3_civic]

would you give that badge to me?..hehehe

I would give u the badge if I knew where I put it lol.

yep, worked ok for me.
Come to the next EP3 meet mate and you'll see the crew. :)

Yeh I been meanin 2 come 2 the last few that have been on but always wake up 2 late.

[ITRDC2]

Na I drilled the holes. I took the front bar off n marked where the holes had 2 go. But I need 2 shave the lip on the back as that is stopping it from goin in n also the base of the grill doesn't completly cover the gap. It just not gonna fit.

damn.im scared now. did u get off a hong kong seller @ ebay?

[white_ep3_civic]

damn.im scared now. did u get off a hong kong seller @ ebay?

Yeh I wouldn't bother with the eBay ones. Hope u havnt bought it already.

[stoj19]

Hope this link works. Here are a few pics from the photos I got done.

http://www.facebook.com/editphoto.php?aid=119769&success=2&failure=0#/album.php?aid=119769&id=537742217

It didn't work for me as it was to "edit" the photo or something :(

[denrie]

Rai-C's a HOON! LOL

[Rai-C]

****** CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING IMAGE WILL BE VERY DISTURBING TO THE AVERAGE EP3 OWNER ******





http://i36.tinypic.com/2qi8qki.jpg

:( bye bye.

[Ken-f]

are you the one on firesport selling?

oh yea, and thats a lot of migoreng u have there

[white_ep3_civic]

[QUOTE=stoj19;2534931]It didn't work for me as it was to "edit" the photo or something :([/QUOTE

I'll try post the link again that works

[white_ep3_civic]

****** CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING IMAGE WILL BE VERY DISTURBING TO THE AVERAGE EP3 OWNER ******





http://i36.tinypic.com/2qi8qki.jpg

:( bye bye.

Wat happened?

[Rai-C]

are you the one on firesport selling?

oh yea, and thats a lot of migoreng u have there

firesport? nope im not selling anything
and yes cannot have enough mi goreng or fish sauce.



Wat happened?

vtec.

[white_ep3_civic]

Any1 here at macathur square 2day?

[Mugen_B16B]

OMG!!! how bad is it? still drivable?

[Ken-f]

Not as bad as this one right?

http://firesport.com.au/damaged-civic-type-r-ep3-up-for-turbo-boost--ad141890.htm

[denrie]

thats heaps bad! anyone know who it is?

[KaZe86]

nasty...

Vtec just kicked in yo!!

hope your ok rai-c!!

[denrie]

nasty...

Vtec just kicked in yo!!

hope your ok rai-c!!

Hows your STI compared to the EP3? :)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I'm sorry baby, I had to crash that Honda

[denrie]

I'm sorry baby, I had to crash that Honda

ahahaha thats what i told him too! lol

[questera]

some of my parts are for sale guys.

check it out http://ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122521

cheers

[Rai-C]

nasty...

Vtec just kicked in yo!!

hope your ok rai-c!!

yeah man im fine! sort of.. its hard to see my car like that hahaha knowing it was my fault :( my first accident since i started driving, im 20 and on my fulls now! g fkn g lol.


OMG!!! how bad is it? still drivable?

front fenders, gone. front bar, definitely gone as seen in picture. one headlight smashed, the other one cracked i think. radiator, compressor radiator mounts etc, gone. front wheels, thrashed. ummm apart from that, car is mechanically immac and A1 :P:P hahaha still drives.. took it for a spin from the tow truck to my driveway haha

[KaZe86]

Hows your STI compared to the EP3? :)

awesome! :thumbsup:

[ITRDC2]

how's hooning ur sti compared with ep3?

Steve answers:awesome!

[KaZe86]

how's hooning ur sti compared with ep3?

Steve answers:awesome!

ahahaha... lies...

[Twest]

Not sure bout the air intake but it is alot cheaper than injen or any others out on the market. As for the window, when it is all the way up hold the button down for 2 seconds when fully open then again when it is fully up this worked 4 mine. Hope that helps.

Oooh that did the trick for the window. TY :) I'll do some investigating with regards to the air intake.

[Mugen_B16B]

got some bad news guys, my car is gonna be up for sale in 1 months time if not b4 the end of the yr, been an awesome car but i think its time to move on ;)

[ITRDC2]

what's next?

[icecrm]

you should sell your mugen goodies separate i think hehehehe

[KaZe86]

damn i sell and everyoneone sells xD

[Jibz]

While our car is very good, it is also very pricey for what it is.

At ~28k on the road, that puts us in the same price range as Evo's up to an Evo 8, STi's (bug eye) any S15, and many other things. Hell, for the money you could buy TWO R32 GTRs.

[SuperSteve]

got some bad news guys, my car is gonna be up for sale in 1 months time if not b4 the end of the yr, been an awesome car but i think its time to move on ;)
Wow another member moving on. You going to separate :) ?

[Nepolian]

While our car is very good, it is also very pricey for what it is.

At ~28k on the road, that puts us in the same price range as Evo's up to an Evo 8, STi's (bug eye) any S15, and many other things. Hell, for the money you could buy TWO R32 GTRs.

Whats your point? Why don't you have a GTR? Why am I not driving around in a EVO 8? Why do people spend 20g's on an EG? Why did my mum but a Camry when she could have bought a STI for the same price?

Just remember that not so long ago, people paid nearly 50ks for a DC5S and 44k's for DC2R's........why when they could have bought a WRX or Holden V8 which are quicker for the same price?

[Mugen_B16B]

Wow another member moving on. You going to separate :) ?
hahaha not much to separate, the exhaust is gone and only got injen and mounts left so basically still stock spec

[SuperSteve]

hahaha not much to separate, the exhaust is gone and only got injen and mounts left so basically still stock spec
Ahh I see. So what car is next ?

[icecrm]

Hey quick question wat do you do if some one backs into your car and all you have is there plate number

[Philip Lee]

get some independent witness detail and call police to report hit and run.

try to get a name and address off police if u can then report to your insurance.

[Jibz]

Whats your point? Why don't you have a GTR? Why am I not driving around in a EVO 8? Why do people spend 20g's on an EG? Why did my mum but a Camry when she could have bought a STI for the same price?

Just remember that not so long ago, people paid nearly 50ks for a DC5S and 44k's for DC2R's........why when they could have bought a WRX or Holden V8 which are quicker for the same price?

For me I wanted something thats not too old and not going to depreciate as much as those cars will; I believe that because our car is P plate friendly (and because its the only JDM car Australia will see apart from private imports), it'll hold its value close to what we pay now. The car also has a well set up chassis and is still built around the idea that good handling and a light curb weight make for a highly effective package on the twisties.

For me, I wanted to experience one of the best FWD's, master it, then move onto something else. But for others who value straight line speed, sure they can choose their turbocharged cars. It's all about handling for me and it really delivers.

There are times where I doubted the car when I first got it, seriously wondering whether I had made the wrong decision but the car (mainly because with no camber, any kind of cornering creates positive camber relative to the road and therefore I was getting lots of understeer). But now, getting it set up right, it's great.

All that said, you have to admit, 12k for a GTR in good condition is a ridiculous deal no matter what.

[blk_shadow]

damn i sell and everyoneone sells xD

what happened Steve? sold it already??



thats heaps bad! anyone know who it is?

Someone from melbourne I got told. went to Kinglake, got too excited around the corner and didn't wee whats coming on the other lane and BANG, rolled off the cliff 3 times and finally hit the tree.

lucky for him there was a tree, otherwise the car and the driver will be gone....

[denrie]

Fahh fell off a cliff! Thats heaps bad! He's heaps lucky!

[white_ep3_civic]

Any1 here on norwest blvd this morning?

[KaZe86]

what happened Steve? sold it already??




Someone from melbourne I got told. went to Kinglake, got too excited around the corner and didn't wee whats coming on the other lane and BANG, rolled off the cliff 3 times and finally hit the tree.

lucky for him there was a tree, otherwise the car and the driver will be gone....

yeah ads i sold it man i think the ep3 your talking about is the one on firesport looks like it rolled and hit a tree to me

heres my new car ads sorry to post in ep3 section but i am a ex member ;)
still love the vtec and ep3 but yeah turbo has taken over!!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/KaZe1_2006/DPP_00019.jpg

[Rai-C]

ahh my favourite wrx shape <3 kaze i love your plates lol

BAAAAAANNNNNNNKAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIII!!

[Philip Lee]

just went to 999 and saw their awesome ex Top Fuel DC5. there was also a complied unregistered FL EP3 there.

[KaZe86]

ahh my favourite wrx shape <3 kaze i love your plates lol

BAAAAAANNNNNNNKAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIII!!

lmao thanks mate! :thumbsup:

[bbds]

i reckon ull miss vtec =)

[KaZe86]

i reckon ull miss vtec =)

lol i do but the SPOOOOOOL of turbo and the GRIP of AWD in the wet!! ;)

[bbds]

dw about traction, i get no traction and its fun as lol

[KaZe86]

dw about traction, i get no traction and its fun as lol

lmao sif having no traction in a FWD is fun!?

RWD is fun!! with no traction

xD

[n5920787]

just went to 999 and saw their awesome ex Top Fuel DC5. there was also a complied unregistered FL EP3 there.

What did you do at 999? & what coilovers are you on?

[Philip Lee]

I actually went next door and spotted the Ep3 and Dc5 outside so had a look.

I have tein super street.

[Mugen_B16B]

yeh the white top mount turbo one yeh philip?

[Philip Lee]

Yeah that DC5 is a beast.

apparently 999 is doing an event (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122474) on Sat arvo so i might go down to have a look.

[n5920787]

I actually went next door and spotted the Ep3 and Dc5 outside so had a look.

I have tein super street.

I'm deciding btwn Tein SS & flex. Not too sure with SS as you can't change the setting but i've heard quality and ride is real good. How's the ride? Soft?

[Philip Lee]

what do you mean about "you can't change the setting" on SS?

the only thing that Flex can adjust that SS can't is the length. With Flex you can keep the sussy travel while u adjust height but on SS when u adjust height, travel will reduce. however i can't lower too much as the mid pipe will scrap if i reduce further.

the other main diff is the spring rate, Flex is F8k/R10k while SS is F5k/R9k.

SS ride is good. half stiffness is close to stock and full soft is very soft (mine is JDM spec, not sure about Aust spec Teins).

[Mugen_B16B]

heard alot of storys that ss are really soft, prob ok for daily but track it and they'll fail

[Philip Lee]

haha i'm old so it's fine for me.

seriously i never track my car b4 and for the very rare occasion that i might in the future, soft sussy is the least of my worries.

[Mugen_B16B]

hahah LOL phil to much oversteer might break ur back haha

[Philip Lee]

haha that's y i drive FF lol

[Mugen_B16B]

back in ur mx5 days though :P

[Philip Lee]

but you knew only old farts and hairdressers drive MX5.

its engine is piss weak anyway hahaha

[icecrm]

quick question fellas, where can i get a front bar from?

[ep3ken]

but you knew only old farts and hairdressers drive MX5.

its engine is piss weak anyway hahaha

MX5 SP has got enough shove!

[Rai-C]

quick question fellas, where can i get a front bar from?

me and my smash repairer are looking for front end parts too.. any ideas guys?

[Nepolian]

quick question fellas, where can i get a front bar from?

What have you done?


MX5 SP has got enough shove!

Compared to my starlet....lol!


me and my smash repairer are looking for front end parts too.. any ideas guys?

Theres a guy selling a B/C replica somewhere. Otherwise, ask IMG....I'm sure they can get some in :)

[Philip Lee]

MX5 SP has got enough shove!

but it's only a limited edition. (yeah i know, i was only joking, i wouldn't mind a NC with power hardtop).

[icecrm]

some deuche bag reversed and wanted to see what a tow ball would look like on the front a EP3R

12393

[icecrm]

wats the IMG website?

[Philip Lee]

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

[ep3ken]

some deuche bag reversed and wanted to see what a tow ball would look like on the front a EP3R

12393

I think you've found a new spot to run a cold air intake from.

[icecrm]

thats what my friend asked me on facebook. He said 'is that a new mod?'

i told him he will have the same mod in all four of his tires after im done

[SuperSteve]

**** bro go play b ball with the guys head !

[wtfhax]

whats a good ep3 forum?

[Philip Lee]

whats a good ep3 forum?

this one lol

seriously there are a few UK/US ones but they don't have much on JDM EP3.

[Rai-C]

Theres a guy selling a B/C replica somewhere. Otherwise, ask IMG....I'm sure they can get some in :)

Gavin can't get in any at all.. gave me about a pageful of numbers for people that would have em too.. ie. ProConcept, BuddyClub, IS Racing, etc and he said Larke Hoskins would probably be able to order one in but it'd cost an arm and a leg. So i think ordering from Honda would have to be my LAST LAST resort.


some deuche bag reversed and wanted to see what a tow ball would look like on the front a EP3R

ask him how a knife would look in his neck :angel:

[KaZe86]

omgeee man thats a nasty hole man!! was it a hit and run??

[Jibz]

thats what my friend asked me on facebook. He said 'is that a new mod?'

i told him he will have the same mod in all four of his tires after im done

LOL that was good.

Sorry to see that, good thing it missed your headlights!

[YIZ23R]

Hey guys! new to the forum. Just activated my account since i found the password to my email account. Quick question, Recently went to hanny's coz my engine light was on and the verdict was that i needed to get a new 02 sensor. Peter said it would cost about $400 for a genuine honda part. Was wondering if anyone has tried an aftermarket one?

[mtonep3]

Yeah...after market ones dont work....
My mechanic tried that on a EP3 and told me not to go aftermarket...
i think it cost $360 from dealership anyway

[YIZ23R]

Oh serz. Guess i gotta go genuine. I tried a mates s2k o2 sensor. It worked for about 5mins then the light came back on. Well thanks for the info bro!

[icecrm]

YIZ23R....shut up hahahaha..finally took you long enough to get on the forums

yeah it was a hit and run but luckily some crazy bird feeding guy was what happened.
I had a look at www.japanparts.com and its $500 odd for the front bar + shipping so its about $1k. SSSUUUUCCCKKKSSSS

[p3p5y]

Hey YIZ23R,

Definitely get the genuine one. I wasted a lot of time sourcing aftermarket primary O2 sensors which never worked. Robert from Hanny's in the end ordered me a genuine one and hey presto, the engine light disappeared. Quoting Robert, "Nothing beats genuine!".

On a side note, does anybody know if Fully Synthetic oils are good for our engines? I'm just concerned if its going to make the engine run more rough. Super Crap Auto are having a special on Castrol Edge oils atm, so I just thought I'd ask.

[Philip Lee]

I have used castrol edge 5w30 and 0w40 and both are fine.

[YIZ23R]

Thanks p3p5y. Just asking around since nothing beats genuine honda prices either :P. icecrm, did the police find the culprit?

[pair08]

hey boys,

my car is coming with some retarded home made front mesh grill.

wanted to replace it with oem plastic grill just wondering if this would fit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-05-HONDA-CIVIC-Si-FRONT-HOOD-MESH-GRILL-GRILLE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem483812df72QQitem Z310178406258QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fA ccessories

cheeers,

[SuperSteve]

Hey YIZ23R,

Definitely get the genuine one. I wasted a lot of time sourcing aftermarket primary O2 sensors which never worked. Robert from Hanny's in the end ordered me a genuine one and hey presto, the engine light disappeared. Quoting Robert, "Nothing beats genuine!".

On a side note, does anybody know if Fully Synthetic oils are good for our engines? I'm just concerned if its going to make the engine run more rough. Super Crap Auto are having a special on Castrol Edge oils atm, so I just thought I'd ask.

Haha that's what robert keeps telling me everytime I go there with something aftermarket to install
Howeva, he doesn't mind if its mugen.

[KaZe86]

I have used castrol edge 5w30 and 0w40 and both are fine.

:thumbsup: i have like 3 bottles of castrol edge 5w30 at home i serviced it myself with some help of the guys and man tbh it ran so so much bettter much more smooth and just overall feel good!! :thumbsup:

[Mugen_B16B]

YIZ23R....shut up hahahaha..finally took you long enough to get on the forums

yeah it was a hit and run but luckily some crazy bird feeding guy was what happened.
I had a look at www.japanparts.com (http://www.japanparts.com) and its $500 odd for the front bar + shipping so its about $1k. SSSUUUUCCCKKKSSSS

hey bro, just look for a stock eu front bar i think they fit cause looks exactly the same, im gonna try it tonight with my friends EUn so ill let u no

[EG5]

Hey guys! new to the forum. Just activated my account since i found the password to my email account. Quick question, Recently went to hanny's coz my engine light was on and the verdict was that i needed to get a new 02 sensor. Peter said it would cost about $400 for a genuine honda part. Was wondering if anyone has tried an aftermarket one?

We are doin it for $350 here

[white_ep3_civic]

Hi just wondering what size the standard rear sway bar is?

[Rai-C]

hey yonas can you get in EP3 OEM parts from japan?

[SuperSteve]

Hi just wondering what size the standard rear sway bar is?

asked ages ago and searched the internet and couldnt find any information.

i came to the conclusion that because our cars are jdm, and the sway bars between the dc5r and ep3r are the same fit, that our sway bar is the same size as the jdm dc5r which is 22mm

[Rai-C]

i'm so JDM my rear sway bar is 22mm. i want that on a sticker.

[white_ep3_civic]

asked ages ago and searched the internet and couldnt find any information.

i came to the conclusion that because our cars are jdm, and the sway bars between the dc5r and ep3r are the same fit, that our sway bar is the same size as the jdm dc5r which is 22mm

That sucks. I looked around for after market ones and all I could find was a 16mm from ultra racing.

[ep3_ctr]

guys, ive got a mugen air box atm, dont like the sound, what are my best options? aem?

[Philip Lee]

guys, ive got a mugen air box atm, dont like the sound, what are my best options? aem?

If u r a baller and loves cf bling, u can get gruppe m or j's racing ones, if u r on a budge. Maybe u can get injen or similar.

[pair08]

guys, ive got a mugen air box atm, dont like the sound, what are my best options? aem?

if you considering the injen i picked one up for an awesome price from o/seas can pm you supplier details.

[lumghini]

guys, ive got a mugen air box atm, dont like the sound, what are my best options? aem?

I haven't really heard another intake before but I reckon the gruppe m sounds mad... Try youtubing gruppe m ep3.. There's a few videos there...

[ep3_ctr]

yehh prob dont want to spend that much jst on an intake, so prob injen or aem then. Anyone know of anyone who wants a mugen air box?

[Jibz]

Does anyone use magnetic drain bolts on either the transmission or engine? Do they actually pick up anything? Is it worth changing either of the bolts?

[jonske]

Hey guys! new to the forum. Just activated my account since i found the password to my email account. Quick question, Recently went to hanny's coz my engine light was on and the verdict was that i needed to get a new 02 sensor. Peter said it would cost about $400 for a genuine honda part. Was wondering if anyone has tried an aftermarket one?

Oh snap! I have the exact same problem with my EP3R (check code P1166), I bought a Denso #234-9004 Air/Fuel sensor and awaiting for it to arrive from overseas. I dont know if this sensor will work or not on it, will update when I try.

btw. is Air/Fuel sensor and O2 sensor same thing?

[YIZ23R]

Common problem on dc5's and ep3's. Would of bought an CAI if it wasnt for this sensor. Well goodluk with the sensor ur getting. btw.. its the same thing : D

[white_ep3_civic]

Common problem on dc5's and ep3's. Would of bought an CAI if it wasnt for this sensor. Well goodluk with the sensor ur getting. btw.. its the same thing : D

Yeh I had the same prob yen I bought my car. I changed the sensor on the cat then had 2 check the pipein on the CAI. Havnt seen the engine light since

[stoj19]

Which sensor is the one that needs to be changed most commonly? Before or after the cat? thanks

[noddy89]

O2 sensor main one, intake one rarely fuks up

[stoj19]

But there are two O2 Sensors in the exhaust, one before and one after the cat :)

[Nepolian]

WTF are you guys talking about? There is no O2 sensor on the intake, just an air temp sensor. The front one (primary) with the 4 wires is the most common to go. Most aftermarket race headers will trigger the secondary one.

If in doubt, just run diagnostic and it'll tell you which one

[mtonep3]

Something strange happened to my ep3 yesterday.
I went for a drive for about 5 mins in the 32degrees heat and when I parked my car I took they key out of the ignition. And my engine didn't turn off. All lights were on, like the seat belt and handbrake light. I put my key back in and turned it on and off and engine stayed on. Waited about 30 secs and then It turned off. Wth? Turbo timer??? I didn't even vtec it on the drive.. It happened twice, during the day, out of 5 drives. Like I couldn't even lock the car when engine was still running...

Has anyone witness this happen to their car, you know what it is??

[Jibz]

My aftermarket alarm (Mongoose) has a turbo timer function, I thought about setting it but for most days, its not really needed so I haven't bothered. Make sure you haven't enabled that function of your alarm (to program mine, it involves turning ignition on and off about 8 times then pressing the unlock door button to enable it)

Other than that, I've never heard of, or experienced this. Let us know if you find out what caused it!

[stoj19]

WTF are you guys talking about? There is no O2 sensor on the intake, just an air temp sensor. The front one (primary) with the 4 wires is the most common to go. Most aftermarket race headers will trigger the secondary one.

If in doubt, just run diagnostic and it'll tell you which one

I never said anything about an O2 sensor in the intake :p thanks for the answer but

[white_ep3_civic]

I never said anything about an O2 sensor in the intake :p thanks for the answer but

Sorry wat I meant about the air intake is if the connection is loose that can also cause the engine light

[Mugen_B16B]

i think noddy was refering to the air temp sensor cause i told him about this problem

[Perry]

Sup everyone (waving from China)

[Nepolian]

Sup everyone (waving from China)

Sup....China....in China!

We'll have that photoshoot meet 'n' lunch soon!

When you back P?

[Mugen_B16B]

hahaha hows china perry, bring back some goodies aye

[denrie]

Sup....China....in China!

We'll have that photoshoot meet 'n' lunch soon!

When you back P?

:( Still havent gotten car back. Meant to get it on Friday but it went worst when I got it back so now there fixing it again...

[blk_shadow]

:( Still havent gotten car back. Meant to get it on Friday but it went worst when I got it back so now there fixing it again...

so, what happened to your car??

[Mugen_B16B]

to much hooning with supersteve:P hahaha sorry i had to say it... hahaha

[Perry]

Sup....China....in China!

We'll have that photoshoot meet 'n' lunch soon!

When you back P?

I'll be back on the 21st.

[Perry]

hahaha hows china perry, bring back some goodies aye

Was in Beijing last week just missed the snow by 1 day :(, trying to look for parts next week.

[SuperSteve]

to much hooning with supersteve:P hahaha sorry i had to say it... hahaha

..................................:thumbdwn:

>_<

[Perry]

..................................:thumbdwn:

>_<

Steve Steve still hooning hard.

[Jibz]

youre not driving unless youre in vtec..

[Mugen_B16B]

..................................:thumbdwn:

>_<
its all love bro lol

[Philip Lee]

So mugen, u sold your car yet?

[Mugen_B16B]

gonna post it up for sale end of next week, got exams so no time to do anything lol

[Jibz]

Can anyone explain to me the advantage of getting a aftermarket fanswitch and thermostat?

I understand they open at a lower temperature than stock to start cooling earlier, but if I'm on the track, won't I be at a higher temperature already and the stock ones would be 'open' anyway?

[Philip Lee]

gonna post it up for sale end of next week, got exams so no time to do anything lol

so what's your plan next???

[Mugen_B16B]

so what's your plan next???
something slow lol prob a jazz

[ITRDC2]

r u kidding or not

[SuperSteve]

something slow lol prob a jazz

bs ! u cant hoon in that ! !

[Philip Lee]

maybe he is taking the K20 out of the EP3 and dump it into the Jazz lol

[bradb16a]

all my engine parts are here...
my camshafts arrived today... so i have all my parts for my engine re build
does anyone have a kpro there selling as my mugen N1 :( wont work with the cams as they are to big...

[Mugen_B16B]

yeh i cant hoon in a jazz, but i still get i-vtec:p

as much as id love to keep the ep3, a house is more important atm in my life to aim for, but once everything is sweet, i might be back in one :D

[wtfhax]

Anybody installed the BuddyClub Short Shifter? Any difference compared to stock?

[white_ep3_civic]

Hi guys done some research and couldn't really find 100% definatly. But does a dc5r gearbox fit in2 a ep3?

[Nepolian]

Hi guys done some research and couldn't really find 100% definatly. But does a dc5r gearbox fit in2 a ep3?

Yes...same gearbox!

[SuperSteve]

yeh i cant hoon in a jazz, but i still get i-vtec:p

as much as id love to keep the ep3, a house is more important atm in my life to aim for, but once everything is sweet, i might be back in one :D

Good on ya mate :thumbsup:

[white_ep3_civic]

Yes...same gearbox!

Thought they would just aNtes 2 make sure. Thanks.

[ekhybrid]

Anybody installed the BuddyClub Short Shifter? Any difference compared to stock?


Not that much difference

[wtfhax]

Not that much difference

Really? :( So not worth the ~$300? lol

[mtonep3]

Anyone know where to purchase centre console cover for our EP3s?
somthing like CF.. i thought about respraying it, but im too lazy...
or somthing like this one:
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10855_179440932020_520927020_3356990_5438792_n.jpg
this ones very nice imo :]

[NightRyder]

dude, this was a factory option for the EP3's, think they're around $300 for it from Japan. Try eBay maybe.


Anyone know where to purchase centre console cover for our EP3s?
somthing like CF.. i thought about respraying it, but im too lazy...
or somthing like this one:
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10855_179440932020_520927020_3356990_5438792_n.jpg
this ones very nice imo :]

[n5920787]

Anyone know where to purchase centre console cover for our EP3s?
somthing like CF.. i thought about respraying it, but im too lazy...
or somthing like this one:
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10855_179440932020_520927020_3356990_5438792_n.jpg
this ones very nice imo :]

Go to Japan Parts.com - They're selling it for $310
Item No.: 175-002-001

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=3&car=52&middlesmall=&maker=&volkey=&page=3

[Jibz]

Has anyone weighed our stock rims?

[Philip Lee]

not rim alone but with tyres i think it was around 16kg each.

[mtonep3]

Go to Japan Parts.com - They're selling it for $310
Item No.: 175-002-001

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=3&car=52&middlesmall=&maker=&volkey=&page=3

man thats expensive ....

[white_ep3_civic]

man thats expensive ....

Yep sure is. But I think all Honda parts are expensive. lol.

[bigbaby0223]

Random question here. Does EP3 have the same gear knob thread size as DC5 and S2K?

[white_ep3_civic]

Random question here. Does EP3 have the same gear knob thread size as DC5 and S2K?

I am pretty sure it would as most car makes are all the same.

[bigbaby0223]

I am pretty sure it would as most car makes are all the same.

Coooool. Thanks for that.

[Nepolian]

Random question here. Does EP3 have the same gear knob thread size as DC5 and S2K?

All hondas have the same thread......

[bigbaby0223]

All hondas have the same thread......

Cheers!:thumbsup:

[Jibz]

1.5 i believe for the gearknob.

hmm wheel weight with the tire can vary wildly so ill bring a set of scales along next time i change. unless someone selling their rims would be able to weigh for us!

also, our flywheel is what, 4.5KG right? FL has a lighter flywheel than that too?

[Nepolian]

1.5 i believe for the gearknob.

hmm wheel weight with the tire can vary wildly so ill bring a set of scales along next time i change. unless someone selling their rims would be able to weigh for us!

also, our flywheel is what, 4.5KG right? FL has a lighter flywheel than that too?

From memory, PFL EP3 is round 4.7-4.8 and FL is about 4.2-4.3.

OEM EP3 rims are round 11-12 kgs each.....very heavy for what they are!

[SuperSteve]

From memory, PFL EP3 is round 4.7-4.8 and FL is about 4.2-4.3.

OEM EP3 rims are round 11-12 kgs each.....very heavy for what they are!

wow they are that heavy are they ??

dam i couldnt notice with my massive cannons :cool::cool:

hahahahahahaha jokes jokes hahaha

[wtfhax]

Hmm where can I pick up a facelift frontbar+lip? :D

[Jibz]

oh really, as high as 4.8? hmm.

Ill be looking at getting a clutch soon and was planning to do the flywheel at the same time.

Would you guys recommend removing material from the stock flywheel, (like 2-300 grams) or not touch it at all and get a TODA flywheel if I want a lighter one?

Also, 12kg's is bloody heavy for our 17x7 rims! Damn, a CE28/TE37 is ~7kg for a 17x8.5 according to the wheel weight website!

[Nepolian]

oh really, as high as 4.8? hmm.

Ill be looking at getting a clutch soon and was planning to do the flywheel at the same time.

Would you guys recommend removing material from the stock flywheel, (like 2-300 grams) or not touch it at all and get a TODA flywheel if I want a lighter one?

Also, 12kg's is bloody heavy for our 17x7 rims! Damn, a CE28/TE37 is ~7kg for a 17x8.5 according to the wheel weight website!

Hmm....4.7kg is heavy? Stock AUDM DC5R/S are 7kg!

Why would you spend $500-600 for a 3.8-4.1kg flywheel and probably get nil difference in terms of performance? If you want to lose rotation mass....change the rims....

No point in comparing OEM rims to Racing forged rims? is there?

[Philip Lee]

I hate my light flywheel on my FL. Every change must be super quick or the revs will drop down too much. On a steep hill there is no chance not using the hand brake and needs to rev to like 3000 or it'll still roll backwards. Traffic jam is not fun!!

I tried my fd's pre FL and it's much better. Honestly I won't bother replacing the flywheel.

[Philip Lee]

Hmm where can I pick up a facelift frontbar+lip? :D

I think FL front bar is the same as EU front bar u just need the lip and grill. Grill isn't that expensive from Japan. Maybe u can try our traders.

If it's me I'd probably just get a mugen spoiler.

[Jibz]

Thanks for the insight, Philip. I do know what you mean, even with my PreFL.

My surprise regarding our stock rims is that they are Enkei, I thought theyd be maybe around the 8-9kg mark. Just didnt expect them to be so much heavier than wider rims, makes me think more about upgrading to lighter rims..

[Philip Lee]

Yeah I'm surprised with the wheel weight.

My 18s with tyres are 3kg each lighter than stock. Without rubber the difference would be more.

[Jibz]

out of curiosity what rims are you using, and what size?

8.5" width should be adequate to run a 235 section tire right? Some of my friends say running a wide tire over stock can mess with the balance of the car, can anyone comment on the driveability of the car after going to wider rims and tires?

Im assuming the extra lateral grip during cornering would encourage more negative camber settings to take advantage of it, which would in turn affect the feel of the car.

[wtfhax]

I think FL front bar is the same as EU front bar u just need the lip and grill. Grill isn't that expensive from Japan.

Interesting... time to search around!

[Mugen_B16B]

Thanks for the insight, Philip. I do know what you mean, even with my PreFL.

My surprise regarding our stock rims is that they are Enkei, I thought theyd be maybe around the 8-9kg mark. Just didnt expect them to be so much heavier than wider rims, makes me think more about upgrading to lighter rims..
if they were 7-8kg then i think no one would bother selling or changing rims since ce28 and te37's arent that much lighter

[TODA AU]

Why would you spend $500-600 for a 3.8-4.1kg flywheel and probably get nil difference in terms of performance? If you want to lose rotation mass....change the rims....
Because regardless of beliefs, the fact that it works remains true. :p

A lightweight flywheel is more cost effective than lightweight rims.
FWIW, the net result of either is similar improvements in lap times.
So why not do both…

[Jibz]

if they were 7-8kg then i think no one would bother selling or changing rims since ce28 and te37's arent that much lighter

..and our stock rims look awesome! :p (of course thats just my opinion!)

[Philip Lee]

out of curiosity what rims are you using, and what size?

i have rays forged SE37A (discountinued model). size is 18 x 7.5 +42/+48.

[SuperSteve]

Wow boys. Was in a Evo 10 Mr and man I was impressed

[chargeR]

out of curiosity what rims are you using, and what size?

8.5" width should be adequate to run a 235 section tire right? Some of my friends say running a wide tire over stock can mess with the balance of the car, can anyone comment on the driveability of the car after going to wider rims and tires?

Im assuming the extra lateral grip during cornering would encourage more negative camber settings to take advantage of it, which would in turn affect the feel of the car.

My experience with my EP3 coupe (a DC5 :)) is that it is hard to have too much tyre width but tyre compound is significantly more important than width. I have used tyre widths between 205 and 275 and whilst there might have been a very slight decrease in steering feel with the wider tyres (this could possibly be attributed to a slight change in sidewall height), the wider tyres just have more lateral grip everywhere. A 235 certainly isn't excessive and I think it is a nice sized tyre for EP3/DC5. Try to use a 235/40 if you can.

EDIT: My 275/245 tyre combo was significantly faster than RE55s in stock sizes :).

[Nepolian]

Because regardless of beliefs, the fact that it works remains true. :p

A lightweight flywheel is more cost effective than lightweight rims.
FWIW, the net result of either is similar improvements in lap times.
So why not do both…

You do know that I have based my statement on a EP3 flywheel and I still think that paying $500-600 to save 800-900 grams is still too much. Unless of course the car is regularly tracked to see the benefits. Having said that, I do know what you mean. Its just that in the real world most EP3 owners here would not reap those benefits as most of us are would be red light warriors at best.

I agree with Philip LEE, as he said.....

"I hate my light flywheel on my FL. Every change must be super quick or the revs will drop down too much. On a steep hill there is no chance not using the hand brake and needs to rev to like 3000 or it'll still roll backwards. Traffic jam is not fun!!

I tried my fd's pre FL and it's much better. Honestly I won't bother replacing the flywheel"


Wow boys. Was in a Evo 10 Mr and man I was impressed

Have not been in Evo 10, but have test driven EVO8/MR and AUDM EVO9....and yes they are very impressive to drive. I doubt that EVO 10 would really be that much better?

Next car for me will likely be a EVO9 or Holden V8 :p

[blk_shadow]

to much hooning with supersteve:P hahaha sorry i had to say it... hahaha

LOL!! don't forget to keep the good reputation in front of cops..;)

[Jibz]

yeah, remember they still think were Jazz's!

I've been waved through a fair few roadblocks in this car :P

[Twest]

You guys would never guess what happened to me today on parramatta road.

I was in the middlane lane travelling up parramatta road (near the supercheap auto) i was going to IMG to get some wipers of gavin. THis absolute fuc**** idiot over takes me in the right hand turning lane speeds infront of me, this was at the lights and they had turned red, i can see him in the drivers seat flailing his arms.....he puts it in reverse and floors it into my car. He gets off the car and says 'Sorry my fault, i though i was parking' ..OHHH YEA!...parking in the middle of the road?

His Towball goes straight through my bumper and demolished my radiator, front bumper is goooonneee....the mugen lip is ok, small crack where it joins onto the bumper.

Worst roadrage incident i have ever experienced. Worst part is when my mum started calling the cops, because she was in the car he started getting all pissed off then he says 'If your going to call the police YOU HIT ME'....'I dont need to be nice..blah blah'
So now his statement to the police is that I rearended him, the police have my statement and it is a pending investigation, they want to believe me but the conflicting stories i.e have to presented to their Sargent. Absolutely pissed off i am......

The most uneccessary incident i have every witnessed/been a part of.

[Mugen_B16B]

Wow boys. Was in a Evo 10 Mr and man I was impressed
hahaha someone is tempted to the dark side :p

[wtfhax]

So now his statement to the police is that I rearended him, the police have my statement and it is a pending investigation, they want to believe me but the conflicting stories i.e have to presented to their Sargent.

WTF @ your story :eek::thumbdwn:. What a total fkwit.

Weren't there any witnesses/other cars around that could back your story up to the cops?

[pair08]

You guys would never guess what happened to me today on parramatta road.

I was in the middlane lane travelling up parramatta road (near the supercheap auto) i was going to IMG to get some wipers of gavin. THis absolute fuc**** idiot over takes me in the right hand turning lane speeds infront of me, this was at the lights and they had turned red, i can see him in the drivers seat flailing his arms.....he puts it in reverse and floors it into my car. He gets off the car and says 'Sorry my fault, i though i was parking' ..OHHH YEA!...parking in the middle of the road?

His Towball goes straight through my bumper and demolished my radiator, front bumper is goooonneee....the mugen lip is ok, small crack where it joins onto the bumper.

Worst roadrage incident i have ever experienced. Worst part is when my mum started calling the cops, because she was in the car he started getting all pissed off then he says 'If your going to call the police YOU HIT ME'....'I dont need to be nice..blah blah'
So now his statement to the police is that I rearended him, the police have my statement and it is a pending investigation, they want to believe me but the conflicting stories i.e have to presented to their Sargent. Absolutely pissed off i am......

The most uneccessary incident i have every witnessed/been a part of.

ouch :eek:, hope you clear it up mate

[pair08]

also i think this may have been mentioned before but anyone have any opinions of the kiddracing header from the usa?

[jonske]

got my O2 sensor installed today, worked fine (Denso #234-9004, about $170 AUD from ebay), no more crappy engine light :D

[Jibz]

You guys would never guess what happened to me today on parramatta road.

I was in the middlane lane travelling up parramatta road (near the supercheap auto) i was going to IMG to get some wipers of gavin. THis absolute fuc**** idiot over takes me in the right hand turning lane speeds infront of me, this was at the lights and they had turned red, i can see him in the drivers seat flailing his arms.....he puts it in reverse and floors it into my car. He gets off the car and says 'Sorry my fault, i though i was parking' ..OHHH YEA!...parking in the middle of the road?

His Towball goes straight through my bumper and demolished my radiator, front bumper is goooonneee....the mugen lip is ok, small crack where it joins onto the bumper.

Worst roadrage incident i have ever experienced. Worst part is when my mum started calling the cops, because she was in the car he started getting all pissed off then he says 'If your going to call the police YOU HIT ME'....'I dont need to be nice..blah blah'
So now his statement to the police is that I rearended him, the police have my statement and it is a pending investigation, they want to believe me but the conflicting stories i.e have to presented to their Sargent. Absolutely pissed off i am......

The most uneccessary incident i have every witnessed/been a part of.

wow, damn. just out of curiosity what was he driving and what could have provoked him to have done this? had you been driving alongside him up till that point or were you already slowing for the light, then he did his thing?

[blk_shadow]

You guys would never guess what happened to me today on parramatta road.

I was in the middlane lane travelling up parramatta road (near the supercheap auto) i was going to IMG to get some wipers of gavin. THis absolute fuc**** idiot over takes me in the right hand turning lane speeds infront of me, this was at the lights and they had turned red, i can see him in the drivers seat flailing his arms.....he puts it in reverse and floors it into my car. He gets off the car and says 'Sorry my fault, i though i was parking' ..OHHH YEA!...parking in the middle of the road?

His Towball goes straight through my bumper and demolished my radiator, front bumper is goooonneee....the mugen lip is ok, small crack where it joins onto the bumper.

Worst roadrage incident i have ever experienced. Worst part is when my mum started calling the cops, because she was in the car he started getting all pissed off then he says 'If your going to call the police YOU HIT ME'....'I dont need to be nice..blah blah'
So now his statement to the police is that I rearended him, the police have my statement and it is a pending investigation, they want to believe me but the conflicting stories i.e have to presented to their Sargent. Absolutely pissed off i am......

The most uneccessary incident i have every witnessed/been a part of.

sh*t!! sorry to hear...also curious of what car that is.

seriously, bloody towbar tongue and ball should be a serious defect when not in use. if they coppers can defect rear towhook, then this one is much MUCH WORSE!

[Jibz]

yeah thats true when you think about it. how can that shit even be legal?!

[KaZe86]

twest - sorry to hear man that fkn sucks balls i cant believe he actually made up shit after that... i would so go to his house and smash him... ;)


hahaha someone is tempted to the dark side :p

darkside is awesome... :thumbsup:

[TODA AU]

You do know that I have based my statement on a EP3 flywheel and I still think that paying $500-600 to save 800-900 grams is still too much. Unless of course the car is regularly tracked to see the benefits. Having said that, I do know what you mean. Its just that in the real world most EP3 owners here would not reap those benefits as most of us are would be red light warriors at best.

I agree with Philip LEE, as he said.....

"I hate my light flywheel on my FL. Every change must be super quick or the revs will drop down too much. On a steep hill there is no chance not using the hand brake and needs to rev to like 3000 or it'll still roll backwards. Traffic jam is not fun!!

I tried my fd's pre FL and it's much better. Honestly I won't bother replacing the flywheel"

George, I do understand where you’re coming from,
But to be frank, I think your argument about the weight is flawed.
Rather than look at just the actual weight loss in the flywheel itself.
Look at the inertia of the thing & where it is in relation to the engine & wheels.

The inertia of the flywheel is something the engine must overcome before it does anything else.
Any reduction in flywheel inertia (weight) is multiplied through the gearbox. Hence the effect being greater in lower gears
Now speaking from experience, I can tell you that will notice the difference in an EP3.
Using one of our flywheels, the difference is a positive change in the character of the car without negative side effect.
What should also be mentioned is that on standard cars, flywheels like ours can’t cause situations such as described by Philip Lee.
Problems as described generally only arise when lightweight flywheels & other engine parts are combined with incorrectly set overrun fuel cut, TPS & poor tuning.
But then again, Mr Lee isn’t talking about an EP3 either, rather lightweight flywheels in general.

Anyway, before you all go off the deep end…
Please… Look at it realistically…
The EP3 is very similar to the DC5 & even the CL9 in the driver train.
Is the EP3 really so special that a flywheel & clutch that works like a charm in the DC5 & CL9, is just so mismatched to the EP3?
Bare in mind the benefit in the other cars is widely known & without drivability issues.
& just to question your manhood…
My wife drove a DC5 Type S for a number of years with a lightweight flywheel, in heavy traffic everyday without any of the issues described.
Weird huh…

Cheers

Adrian