EP3 Type R

[Twest]

He was driving an older model Jeep Jerokee....Typical....He got annoyed cause i was slowing for the light, like any GOOD driver should....Trying to keep ep3's in the good books remember :)....Oh well... Shit happens.

[stoj19]

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

Personally I think that is a bad move. Honda's don't like non-genuine parts. I wouldn't be surprised if it came back.

wow and Twest that is rediculous. I still don't understand under any circumstance why he would reverse, what a lunatic. My heat goes out to the front of your EP3

[mtonep3]

Damn twest that really sucks. Poor ep3!!
Seems the guy is a utter dumb shit to me!!

[Philip Lee]

Adrian, I was talking my experience with my car which is a facelift EP3 with factory flywheel.

In performance terms I absoluetly agree with you. But as a daily car (I dun track unfortunately) it is more of a hassles. I think up to a stage it maybe too light for road use. It is always a compromise between comfort and performance.

[Philip Lee]

Damn twest this absolutely suck.

I start to think it's about time to invest in a set of camera now.

[ep3_ctr]

guys thinking of swapping out my mugen airbox for an aem one, any chance of it throwing a CEL and if so, what will happen?

Also, anyone interested in the mugen, pm me

[bigbaby0223]

Just wondering...has everyone kept their original head unit when we bought the car?

[lil_foy]

Personally I think that is a bad move. Honda's don't like non-genuine parts. I wouldn't be surprised if it came back.

wow and Twest that is rediculous. I still don't understand under any circumstance why he would reverse, what a lunatic. My heat goes out to the front of your EP3

Denso is owned/owns sard.
Sard are a reputed brand.

I'd trust them fine.

[bigbaby0223]

I have always thought that Sard makes their own injectors cuz for Evos, Tomei injectors (made by Denso) requires a specific wiring plug but Sard bolts staight on. I am not 100% sure though,

[Perry]

Hey guys need help with wiper size again all I remembered passenger side is 380mm what is the driver side?

[Philip Lee]

^ what did people end up getting for wipers? I need some soonish too. Cheers

[white_ep3_civic]

^ what did people end up getting for wipers? I need some soonish too. Cheers

I got a set a little while ago. I can't remember the brand but I did post it. I'll let u no the brand and size yen I get home

[Philip Lee]

Just wondering...has everyone kept their original head unit when we bought the car?

yes i kept mine but replaced with an Alpine when it was broken.


I got a set a little while ago. I can't remember the brand but I did post it. I'll let u no the brand and size yen I get home

thanks heaps.

[lil_foy]

I have always thought that Sard makes their own injectors cuz for Evos, Tomei injectors (made by Denso) requires a specific wiring plug but Sard bolts staight on. I am not 100% sure though,

The sard 800's in the 180 are stamped denso.

[bigbaby0223]

I would recommand Bosch wiper blades. Just go to any Supercheap Auto bring your wipers with you, they will have a ruler on the back of each Bosch wipers' packaging, or they also have the fitment charts in the shop.

[bigbaby0223]

yes i kept mine but replaced with an Alpine when it was broken.



thanks heaps.


Does the factory headunit play MP3 format CDs?

[Philip Lee]

Does the factory headunit play MP3 format CDs?

EP3R (or any JDM Type Rs) never had standard factory headunit.

Sound systems are optional dealer fitted items so it depends on what the owner selected when he/she ordered the car.

[bigbaby0223]

EP3R (or any JDM Type Rs) never had standard factory headunit.

Sound systems are optional dealer fitted items so it depends on what the owner selected when he/she ordered the car.

Oh cool, thanks for that. I am just thinking about whether to get a new headunit as I am worried that a headunit from 2002 might not play MP3 format.:D

[Philip Lee]

just put a burned cd in and see.

[bigbaby0223]

Thanks for that. :thumbsup:

P.S. How much you rekon the original wheels worth?

[Philip Lee]

P.S. How much you rekon the original wheels worth?

Unfortunately i have no idea.

this depends on many factors like condition, with/without tyres, what sort of tyres and trend left etc etc.

[Nepolian]

Mine plays wma and mp3. Its a gathers brand that came with the car.

[white_ep3_civic]

Thanks for that. :thumbsup:

P.S. How much you rekon the original wheels worth?

I saw a little while ago from shift or Jdm yard $1000 without tyres

[white_ep3_civic]

I would recommand Bosch wiper blades. Just go to any Supercheap Auto bring your wipers with you, they will have a ruler on the back of each Bosch wipers' packaging, or they also have the fitment charts in the shop.

I tried Bosch 4 the whole new wiper arm but they didn't have the smaller size. But 4 just the replacement they r fine

[bigbaby0223]

That's not cheap for factory wheels...

[Jibz]

the wheels are Enkei

[Perry]

Stock wheels are always over priced might as well use the money and get aftermarket ones.

[white_ep3_civic]

The wiper blades. I can't remember the brand and it is not stamped on the arm wither. But they were from SUpercheap Auto and were around $40 each.

[Twest]

Yea guys, absolutely gutted i am about my ep3....The thing thats killing me the most is the mugen lip has a small crack where it joins onto the original bumper...im fairly certain fibreglasser could patch it up though....hoping...

Next time you see any morons on the road, simply pull your ep3's over to the side and let them pass to avoid heartbreak...

[white_ep3_civic]

The size of the wipers are. 15" 375mm
24" 600mm

[Mugen_B16B]

guys cars up for sale, anyone from brisbane keen lemme no cheers

[Philip Lee]

The size of the wipers are. 15" 375mm
24" 600mm

thanks heaps.


guys cars up for sale, anyone from brisbane keen lemme no cheers

any detail?

[white_ep3_civic]

guys cars up for sale, anyone from brisbane keen lemme no cheers

Yeh i seen that in the cars for sale section. Shame that you have to sell it.

[icecrm]

Twest, at least you know who hit your car. I have no idea. I need a new front bar as well so maybe we can get a deal somewhere for 2

[Mugen_B16B]

thanks heaps.



any detail?


http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123457

[Nepolian]

Hey guys. I'm sure there's a plastic welder that can fix up ur bars. I mean, all panel beaters use them!

[Perry]

Damn went to every single car shop in Mong Kok for the wipers no luck gerrrr.

[Philip Lee]

hey u guys reckon a light tint FL tail lights look ok?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/made/DSC_0020aaaa.jpg

[burak213]

Hey guys. I'm sure there's a plastic welder that can fix up ur bars. I mean, all panel beaters use them!

can't repair front bars since its plastic/fiberglass, has to be replaced

[ep3_ctr]

can't repair front bars since its plastic/fiberglass, has to be replaced

fibreglass is easy to repair, plastic is harder but still very doable

[Nepolian]

can't repair front bars since its plastic/fiberglass, has to be replaced

^^ You know because..............??

Anyway, give these guys a call......

http://www.plasticar.com.au/My_Homepage_Files/Page2.html

http://www.prestigeautosalon.com.au/quotation.asp

Also go and see some panel beaters who might know of a reputable plastic welders etc....

Obviously I do not know that state of your damages, Jimmy & co, but I have seen some pretty good repairs in the past :)

I'm just suggesting this as an alternative to getting one from Japan! Anyone considered a buddy club front bar??

[white_ep3_civic]

^^ You know because..............??

Anyway, give these guys a call......

http://www.plasticar.com.au/My_Homepage_Files/Page2.html

http://www.prestigeautosalon.com.au/quotation.asp

Also go and see some panel beaters who might know of a reputable plastic welders etc....

Obviously I do not know that state of your damages, Jimmy & co, but I have seen some pretty good repairs in the past :)

I'm just suggesting this as an alternative to getting one from Japan! Anyone considered a buddy club front bar??

Yeh I really like the buddy club front but I don't I'll get 1 till I run out of things 2 do

[burak213]

You know because..............??



I had someone smash my bumper, my mate (panel beater) said has to be replaced cause it was severely damaged ( hole in the front bar) and cannot be repaired

[p3p5y]

Hey guys, shopping around for some tyres as mine are about gone (so long RE01R's :()

I've got the tyres on my stock rims atm (205/45/17) and I'm looking to replace them with RE001's.

Apparently the 205/45/17 size is more expensive than 215/45/17's which are more widely available. Are there any disadvantages to this in terms of performance or will it only affect the looks? I do like the look of the low profile on the RE01R's. I am only looking to replace the two front tyres. Is there going to be an issue if one if the front is 215/45/17 and the backs are 205/45/17?

The Bridgestone select stores around my local area (Fairfield/Liverpool) are quoting me $290 for 205/45/17 and $260 for 215/45/17. Anyone know if you can source RE001's for cheaper than this price?

Cheers.

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, shopping around for some tyres as mine are about gone (so long RE01R's :()

I've got the tyres on my stock rims atm (205/45/17) and I'm looking to replace them with RE001's.

Apparently the 205/45/17 size is more expensive than 215/45/17's which are more widely available. Are there any disadvantages to this in terms of performance or will it only affect the looks? I do like the look of the low profile on the RE01R's. I am only looking to replace the two front tyres. Is there going to be an issue if one if the front is 215/45/17 and the backs are 205/45/17?

The Bridgestone select stores around my local area (Fairfield/Liverpool) are quoting me $290 for 205/45/17 and $260 for 215/45/17. Anyone know if you can source RE001's for cheaper than this price?

Cheers.

Maybe you should consider another brand.....

Dirrezza'a or KU36's

Pm/ask KOe1....he has just changed from RE001's to KU36's.

Theyre under 200 each if you shop around....

[icecrm]

thanks george

[Perry]

hey u guys reckon a light tint FL tail lights look ok?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/made/DSC_0020aaaa.jpg

light tint will look ok do it Phil :thumbsup:

[Twest]

Twest, at least you know who hit your car. I have no idea. I need a new front bar as well so maybe we can get a deal somewhere for 2

ehh...I have come out better than you, barely...LOL.

Sourcing this front bar seems to be quite a task, the panel beater is look for one now...import looks like the only option. ]=

[Philip Lee]

^ if u like the FL front bar, might take this opportunately to get one....

[Twest]

^ if u like the FL front bar, might take this opportunately to get one....

Roughly how long would it take to get the FL bar in?

I'm currently looking at the Buddyclub one, brand new its around $900 for the frontbar...I remember seeing someone on ozhonda selling the whole body kit for around $800 but i cant find the link, it was in the for sale section about 2-3 weeks ago...

[mtonep3]

Does eu civic front bar fit ours???

[Nepolian]

Does eu civic front bar fit ours???

I think Philip did mention that FL EP3 has a FL EU bar with lip......only a few pages back he did!

[Philip Lee]

Does eu civic front bar fit ours???

my understanding is yes. Particularly FL which I think is just EU bar + spoiler. Not 100% sure tho.

[white_ep3_civic]

Just bought a rear sway bar 4 my car and havin trouble takin it off. Just the 2 end bolts I can't seem 2 remove. There is a bolt but yen I try 2 loosen it th whole thing spins.

[Mugen_B16B]

need a spanner and allen key

[white_ep3_civic]

need a spanner and allen key

Ah k does the Allen key go inside the thread?

[bigbaby0223]

Hi guys, just got my EP3 2 days ago, now I am thinking about upgrading the exhaust as the stocky is very rusty. I have been looking into the Mugen, Fuji RM-01A and Fuji Legalis-R. Which one is the quietest? Please add your 2c, thanks!

[Mugen_B16B]

Ah k does the Allen key go inside the thread?
yep, allen key then spanner around and twist is diff directions, just make sure not to thread the allen key hole or ur fked lol

[Mugen_B16B]

Hi guys, just got my EP3 2 days ago, now I am thinking about upgrading the exhaust as the stocky is very rusty. I have been looking into the Mugen, Fuji RM-01A and Fuji Legalis-R. Which one is the quietest? Please add your 2c, thanks!
theres the js racing 60rs in forsales area, cant go wrong with one at that price man

[white_ep3_civic]

yep, allen key then spanner around and twist is diff directions, just make sure not to thread the allen key hole or ur fked lol

Ah k cool thanks.

[bigbaby0223]

theres the js racing 60rs in forsales area, cant go wrong with one at that price man

I like J's Racing but the only problem is that I think they are all very loud.

[Twest]

Hi guys, just got my EP3 2 days ago, now I am thinking about upgrading the exhaust as the stocky is very rusty. I have been looking into the Mugen, Fuji RM-01A and Fuji Legalis-R. Which one is the quietest? Please add your 2c, thanks!

I have the mugen Twinloop....It is Very expensive though I saw it for around $1800 from the uk before shipping.

[Perry]

Sup guys, I'm back.

[SuperSteve]

Sup guys, I'm back.

WB !

did u get me anything :D:D ?

[Philip Lee]

Did u get any goodies Perry?

[KaZe86]

J's racing is epic win! :thumbsup:

its not that loud i reckon its ok on normal driving and when you open vtec its way loud!! but each to their own! so yeah maybe do some research first but yeah i like the j's racing and also its cheap cheap!

[Mugen_B16B]

i wouldnt say cheap but ur just a baller steven lol u got an sti now wat u still doin here:P hahahaha

[Perry]

WB !

did u get me anything :D:D ?

I got you a Tebby bear hehehe

Phil: Nah the only thing I bought was a broadway mirror there wasnt much to buy while I was over there, all EP3's in HK seems to all just disappeared .

[SuperSteve]

hey guys. Just looking up options. Anyone know where i can buy tein coilovers from ?? Trying to get a idea how much a set of tein coilovers would go for

[Philip Lee]

Which Tein? Super Street/Flex/Mono Flex/N1????? new/used??

you can try Fulcrum for some quotes. they are the Aust distributor.

do u have to have Tein? Buddyclub N+ is doing $1,699 atm @ 999.

[Mugen_B16B]

which sparkys u guys using? mine r fuked just order the ones that came out the car, ngk iridium ones 90bux man.... and im not even gonna get to feel the difference cause car might be gone this weekend guys :(

[SuperSteve]

Which Tein? Super Street/Flex/Mono Flex/N1????? new/used??

you can try Fulcrum for some quotes. they are the Aust distributor.

do u have to have Tein? Buddyclub N+ is doing $1,699 atm @ 999.

im after a new set of tein mono flex. I might give fulcrum a call like you said and get some prices. Thanks Philip :thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

Mono flex? i'd imagine at least 2.5k....

[white_ep3_civic]

Which Tein? Super Street/Flex/Mono Flex/N1????? new/used??

you can try Fulcrum for some quotes. they are the Aust distributor.

do u have to have Tein? Buddyclub N+ is doing $1,699 atm @ 999.

Buddyclub hav a special on their n+ every where atm. I was at shift 2day and they said they all that price but not sure how long the special is for

[KaZe86]

i wouldnt say cheap but ur just a baller steven lol u got an sti now wat u still doin here:P hahahaha


lmao well my mates mate got one for 2k new from japan so yeah 1350 is cheap considering you can always low ball "firm" stuff xD ahahaha or reduce it a tad

i can still hang around even though i have a STI!! lols


Which Tein? Super Street/Flex/Mono Flex/N1????? new/used??

you can try Fulcrum for some quotes. they are the Aust distributor.

do u have to have Tein? Buddyclub N+ is doing $1,699 atm @ 999.


tbh 1699 is expensive for N+ on special...

i got a set of racing spec dampers for 1900ish from ebay

now with the dollar at a good price i think ebay US is the best option for most parts but thats just me ;)

[blk_shadow]

lmao well my mates mate got one for 2k new from japan so yeah 1350 is cheap considering you can always low ball "firm" stuff xD ahahaha or reduce it a tad

i can still hang around even though i have a STI!! lols


bro, wanna come to melbourne's EP3 meet? :D since I haven't met u too LOL

[Philip Lee]

I'd think $1699 fitted is a pretty good deal consider Fulcrum charges $450 to fit and alignment....

[pair08]

here's a challenge boys.

anyone who has done their speakers know the size and mounting depth of the front speakers. (i'm guessing 6" for size, nfi with depth)

[white_ep3_civic]

here's a challenge boys.

anyone who has done their speakers know the size and mounting depth of the front speakers. (i'm guessing 6" for size, nfi with depth)

Yeh 6" is fine for size but u gotta cut the door as the standard hole isn't big enough.

[white_ep3_civic]

tbh 1699 is expensive for N+ on special...

i got a set of racing spec dampers for 1900ish from ebay

now with the dollar at a good price i think ebay US is the best option for most parts but thats just me ;)[/QUOTE]

I rekkn $1699 is very cheap considering they were over the AU$2000 mark not fitted a little while ago

[pair08]

Yeah would have thought 6.5" fit.

More worried about depth but.

Would like normal size mid bass fit eg. 3-4inch depth?

Or should I be getting slim fit speakers?

Thanks a lot guys !

[white_ep3_civic]

Yeah would have thought 6.5" fit.

More worried about depth but.

Would like normal size mid bass fit eg. 3-4inch depth?

Or should I be getting slim fit speakers?

Thanks a lot guys !

I got alpine type r's in my front doors which r pretty deep so there shuld b no need 4 the slim fit speakers

[pair08]

i see.

well i just did a little bit of comparison and the type r's are relatively shallow at 59mm.

the speakers i'm looking at are around 3inch (77mm) you rkn i'll have problems.

Ideally, I'd want to avoid cutting a new speaker position

cheers again :)

[white_ep3_civic]

i see.

well i just did a little bit of comparison and the type r's are relatively shallow at 59mm.

the speakers i'm looking at are around 3inch (77mm) you rkn i'll have problems.

Ideally, I'd want to avoid cutting a new speaker position

cheers again :)

Either way there will b cuttin needed. Mayb make up pods from mdf. That shuld give u a little more clearance.

[pair08]

I'll just let the installer figure it out ^_^

don't want to buy a set of speakers from o/s then realize they don't fit haha

thanks for your help mate

[Philip Lee]

yeah just get a spacer to lift the speaker out a little.

[KaZe86]

bro, wanna come to melbourne's EP3 meet? :D since I haven't met u too LOL

lols when is the meet? i dont have a ep3 anymore though lols will be too beasty rocking up in a sti :p


I'd think $1699 fitted is a pretty good deal consider Fulcrum charges $450 to fit and alignment....

fair enough we can install it for cheap cheap if you want :p


tbh 1699 is expensive for N+ on special...

i got a set of racing spec dampers for 1900ish from ebay

now with the dollar at a good price i think ebay US is the best option for most parts but thats just me ;)

I rekkn $1699 is very cheap considering they were over the AU$2000 mark not fitted a little while ago[/QUOTE]

fair enough thats fine just though i would put my input in

got mine for 1900ish and installed it with a few mates

[white_ep3_civic]

lols when is the meet? i dont have a ep3 anymore though lols will be too beasty rocking up in a sti :p



fair enough we can install it for cheap cheap if you want :p



I rekkn $1699 is very cheap considering they were over the AU$2000 mark not fitted a little while ago

fair enough thats fine just though i would put my input in

got mine for 1900ish and installed it with a few mates[/QUOTE]

Damn that is pretty cheap. Did u get them off ebay?

[white_ep3_civic]

oop sorry missed the part where u did said u did.

[bradb16a]

does any one have a spare shift boot sitting around they want to sell...

[Perry]

Okies guys need help.. I remember someone here posted saying they want to sell their set of Buddy club P1's old school ones I think he drives a dc5. Anyone know who it was please let me know thanks.

[Philip Lee]

does any one have a spare shift boot sitting around they want to sell...

u mean rubber ones?

y not just buy a leather or suede ones from egay?

[Nepolian]

Okies guys need help.. I remember someone here posted saying they want to sel have pml their set of Buddy club P1's old school ones I think he drives a dc5. Anyone know who it was please let me know thanks.

I know who, but it'll cost you $$

.

.

.

You have pm........

[Perry]

Got your PM George thanks

[Perry]

Where are all the EP3 brothers these days?

[ITRDC2]

http://i50.tinypic.com/28jk02u.jpg

mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Perry]

http://i50.tinypic.com/28jk02u.jpg

mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOw much was it? from HK

[ITRDC2]

from japan....90000ish

[Perry]

from japan....90000ish

not bad indeed. :thumbsup: any more goodies?

[ITRDC2]

well will need to add some commission for my fd's fd and plus the shipping cost..
no more... but there is a set of ce28n+ad07 up for bidding

[Perry]

Wish I got spare cash to get CE's. =(

[ITRDC2]

ur hongkie yeah?rims out in hk are sooo cheap!

[Perry]

ur hongkie yeah?rims out in hk are sooo cheap!

Really I didnt have time to look around when I was there.

[ITRDC2]

www.car8.com

many of them sold stolen goodies, thats why the price arent that high

but yeah rims in japan isnt that bad price, saw a set of advan rg 15 or 16 inch cant remember for 4XXXX yen, crazy!

[Perry]

www.car8.com (http://www.car8.com)

many of them sold stolen goodies, thats why the price arent that high

but yeah rims in japan isnt that bad price, saw a set of advan rg 15 or 16 inch cant remember for 4XXXX yen, crazy!

that is cheap, ill have a look at the web site tomorrow anyways im off chat 2morrow. :wave:

[mtonep3]

I'm going hk at end of January.. Where's good shops to visit there?? Is it true that wrims require tyres to be sent back here??? Or is it other way round...

[Jibz]

Damn, DC2 for less than $5000 aus;

http://www.car8.com/2cardetails.php?id=137655

[Philip Lee]

^ but 9 owners tho.

[Perry]

I'm going hk at end of January.. Where's good shops to visit there?? Is it true that wrims require tyres to be sent back here??? Or is it other way round...

What parts are you after if your after second hand parts buy Option Magazine I think that's what's called from the local newsagency than search from there. If your after new parts there will be a few weeks wait depending on the shop. Try Mong Kok shops but most of them have moved.

[Philip Lee]

What parts are you after if your after second hand parts buy Option Magazine I think that's what's called from the local newsagency than search from there. If your after new parts there will be a few weeks wait depending on the shop. Try Mong Kok shops but most of them have moved.

u mean Option Fans magazine? the hk one not japan/tw one?

[Perry]

u mean Option Fans magazine? the hk one not japan/tw one?

Ops yeah Option Fans Mag.

[SuperSteve]

any know much about taxes when u purchase something from overseas ?? im looking at buying mono flex tein's but im wondering what extra would i pay when it arrives here. Im totally clueless :S i know there is customs but im not sure how they work out the payments etc

[mtonep3]

What parts are you after if your after second hand parts buy Option Magazine I think that's what's called from the local newsagency than search from there. If your after new parts there will be a few weeks wait depending on the shop. Try Mong Kok shops but most of them have moved.


When i tried mong kok shops they normally sell stuff like broadway mirrors, perfumes, stickers, leds, neons, sound systems, etc. was even looking for branded lug nuts and couldn't find any shops with them. i think there was one shop that had some suspension, wheels etc, that one had a veilside rx7 FD.

i heard most of the good car shops are quite far away, and need to drive to get there...
also option fans magazine - i cant read chinese =[

[Perry]

When i tried mong kok shops they normally sell stuff like broadway mirrors, perfumes, stickers, leds, neons, sound systems, etc. was even looking for branded lug nuts and couldn't find any shops with them. i think there was one shop that had some suspension, wheels etc, that one had a veilside rx7 FD.

i heard most of the good car shops are quite far away, and need to drive to get there...
also option fans magazine - i cant read chinese =[

Veilside Rx7 = Top Racing I think
Yeah u need to head out to Kwong Ton or Uon Long.

[ITRDC2]

any know much about taxes when u purchase something from overseas ?? im looking at buying mono flex tein's but im wondering what extra would i pay when it arrives here. Im totally clueless :S i know there is customs but im not sure how they work out the payments etc

as long as the item is not over 1000 aud, u wont be charged anything
for this u can negotiate with ur broker, but last time when i got the mono flex for someone cuz i got that for just 6XXXX yen so no problem at all anyway

[SuperSteve]

as long as the item is not over 1000 aud, u wont be charged anything
for this u can negotiate with ur broker, but last time when i got the mono flex for someone cuz i got that for just 6XXXX yen so no problem at all anyway

well thats what im thinking of getting is the mono flex shipped over but im weighing up my options and 1 of them is getting it shipped. I think they will charge me cause its definately way over 1000 aud

[ITRDC2]

r u looking at buying brand new? but anyway u can negotiate with the seller, just let them to put a lower value on the tags...

[SuperSteve]

r u looking at buying brand new? but anyway u can negotiate with the seller, just let them to put a lower value on the tags...

yeah i can try that but if u get caught i heard u get into trouble

[ITRDC2]

if u want less trouble u can let them try fedex or something else...or even container...

[mtonep3]

how about sending them seperatly would that work?

[ITRDC2]

yup i think so. but gonna cost a bit more for shipping cost

[pair08]

i think i'm the first jdm ep3r in australia....



without the comfort package.

[Philip Lee]

i think i'm the first jdm ep3r in australia....



without the comfort package.

pic or did not happen lol.

do u have air con??

[pair08]

well car still in compliance so no pics till i get it first T_T

i think he paid extra for air con

-no power windows
-no central locking
-no rear wiper
-no cargo shelf (lucky i bought on lol)
-no hids
-rear side windows are same tint as front
i already knew about no power windows b4 i bought it but when i checked the car out yesterday i realized it was a non-cp and i was :o

wait let me see if i can find photos of it in japan

[iversonruls]

u mean Option Fans magazine? the hk one not japan/tw one?

option fans doesnt advertise second hand parts...

theres another thinner one call option...which has the second parts

[pair08]

- the gold old 'wind me down' windows :)



-no wipers


tbh i don't think it's that big of a deal, the only deal breaker (no central locking) is getting fixed via alarm (including adding central locking)

[Perry]

option fans doesnt advertise second hand parts...

theres another thinner one call option...which has the second parts

So I was right ehehhe

[iversonruls]

yupp.. that option has nth to read except used part ads

[Perry]

HEy Pair08 I'm starting to like the look of your ep3 wiperless.

[Philip Lee]

So I was right ehehhe

that one was a weekly thing right? i can't find any info about it. is it still being issued?

edit: found it, its called option 1.2

http://www.kcarfun.org/main/img/Option-cover%20211-SS.jpg

[Philip Lee]

pair08, your car is super clean. can't wait to see more pic of your car.

btw my car was registered at Kobe/Himeji too.

[Mugen_B16B]

dam thats clean, just think of it as a n1 spec LOL weight reduction

[Perry]

that one was a weekly thing right? i can't find any info about it. is it still being issued?

edit: found it, its called option 1.2

http://www.kcarfun.org/main/img/Option-cover%20211-SS.jpg

I couldnt find any while I was there but than again I wasn't really looking that hard.

[pair08]

HEy Pair08 I'm starting to like the look of your ep3 wiperless.

Cheers!

haha my broker told me the guy didn't get c package because it was for weight reduction :rolleyes:

i'll do take more pics after its rego'd and i give it a clean.

the car is so fkn dirty right now.
on the trip down from brissy (it was put on truck) it collected 20 like flys on the grille (the previous owner replaced it with metal wire, looks so bad lol)

[Philip Lee]

Honda offered c package becos ppl have gone soft and looking at the sales figure they were right lol
and I dun think dc5 had the strip down version like the ep3 non C.

[Mugen_B16B]

all i goto say is dam ep3 wheels r heavy LOL thats without tyres to

[Perry]

If you want to let them go cheap let me know Mugen B16B?

[Mugen_B16B]

no worries perry ill let u no but depends on the buyers if they want stock or dc5r wheels

[Perry]

no worries perry ill let u no but depends on the buyers if they want stock or dc5r wheels

Cheers dude why is everyone selling up all of a sudden? *sigh*

[KaZe86]

Cheers dude why is everyone selling up all of a sudden? *sigh*

all wanna get a STi thats why :p ;)

dont get me wrong the ep3 was an amazing car but seriously if you havent had turbo yet... DO IT!! once you do its so addictive!! :thumbsup: :D

[Perry]

all wanna get a STi thats why :p ;)

dont get me wrong the ep3 was an amazing car but seriously if you havent had turbo yet... DO IT!! once you do its so addictive!! :thumbsup: :D

I've owned turbo cars in the past but yeah I'll go back to it one day.

[KaZe86]

I've owned turbo cars in the past but yeah I'll go back to it one day.

maybe ill re word what i said lmao

once you own a EVO or STI you aint going back :p

ahahaha yeah only thing i miss about the ep3was the vtec kick!! even better then the spool but bov = win!! xD

[Perry]

maybe ill re word what i said lmao

once you own a EVO or STI you aint going back :p

ahahaha yeah only thing i miss about the ep3was the vtec kick!! even better then the spool but bov = win!! xD

Would love to won a Sti over a Evo for some reason.

[mtonep3]

I'd prefer evo.. I Dunno is it just me or sti don't give the jdm feel anymore..

[SuperSteve]

I'd prefer evo.. I Dunno is it just me or sti don't give the jdm feel anymore..

i feel the same way. No offence though steve they are still a very nice car hehe

[Philip Lee]

To me turbo awd is boring to drive on the street. No doubt they are quick but just not my cup of tea.

Also fuel and maintenance are the killers.

I have had a R32 GTR for 6 months and driven my fd's evo8 mr many times and Type R is just more exciting to drive.

[Perry]

Realiability wise NA cars are the best especially hondas. =)

[Nepolian]

I've owned and driven almost every turbo jap car that has come to Australia you can think of.

But after having the EP3, it felt like when I got my first turbo car all those years ago, a Toyota Soarer TT in 1995/6 when the import scene started to grow.

But everyone has different opinions due to their past experiences I suppose....

But just remember! A fast car does not mean good driver! As ask the fat guy in Initial D movie :p

[Perry]

hahahah how do you drift Fats quote dude: "slap on the brakes,pull the hang brakes and turn the wheel". sounds more funny in chinese though.

[Perry]

Ok Update on the wipers
I've ordered thess wipers like 8 weeks ago and there were delays for the first 3 weeks due to some shipment trouble. Than went overseas for like 3 weeks afterwards. Went into the store today unfortunately I was told one side of my wipers had been sent to another store gerrrr not happy at all now I need to wait for another week.

[SuperSteve]

Ok Update on the wipers
I've ordered thess wipers like 8 weeks ago and there were delays for the first 3 weeks due to some shipment trouble. Than went overseas for like 3 weeks afterwards. Went into the store today unfortunately I was told one side of my wipers had been sent to another store gerrrr not happy at all now I need to wait for another week.

lol u have no idea how fustrating WAITING is >_<

[KaZe86]

Would love to won a Sti over a Evo for some reason.

i was looking at a evo after the ep3 test drove 3 wasent my cup of tea there was no excitement in it then i test drove the sti omgeee awesomeee and the rumble is awesome


I'd prefer evo.. I Dunno is it just me or sti don't give the jdm feel anymore..


i feel the same way. No offence though steve they are still a very nice car hehe

each to their own but remember most of the new sti's are audm anyway thats why i reckon

like i said as well the ep3 was good car to drive very nimble and good kick of vtec with some mods but yeah turbo is for me i suppose i like to DOS everyone :D

[Perry]

lol u have no idea how fustrating WAITING is >_<


indeed especially when they stuff up I'll post their name whenever I get them :(

[white_ep3_civic]

indeed especially when they stuff up I'll post their name whenever I get them :(

U shuld get them 4 free 4 all the stuff arounds

[mtonep3]

imo they probably forgot to order them, thats why they accidently sent it to the wrong autobahn... i mean how can they do that anyway??
thats imo

[Perry]

imo they probably forgot to order them, thats why they accidently sent it to the wrong autobahn... i mean how can they do that anyway??
thats imo

It's a stupid excuse I will post up the name if they stuff up one more time so other memebers will be warned about the bad service they are providing.

[BongStyle]

hey guys, has anyone changed their throttle bodies and intake manifolds? Is it worthwhile if I plan to leave the internals standard? what setups are people running?

[Philip Lee]

Are u planning to run aftermarket ecu??

[BongStyle]

yep..kpro probably

[SuperSteve]

hey guys,

Been doing a fair bit of researching and just wondering, for anyone that has lowered their car, have you changed tie rod ends to inverted tie rod ends ?? anyone have a roll centre adjustment aswell ?? im getting tein mono flexes and im worried about what happens when we lower our cars how the tie rods angle up. Anyone got a bit of knowledge they can try and drill into my head lol

[Mugen_B16B]

yeah i researched that awhile back and alot of ppl reckon when u lower ur car u should get inverted tie ends cause it cause stress on the rack

[SuperSteve]

yeah i researched that awhile back and alot of ppl reckon when u lower ur car u should get inverted tie ends cause it cause stress on the rack

yeah ive been reading that aswell. But then ive read that inverted tie rods have failed, which im sort of scared about since im gonna b tracking my car, and i wouldnt want a tie rod to snap while in a corner, that would = FAIL

[blk_shadow]

hey guys,

Been doing a fair bit of researching and just wondering, for anyone that has lowered their car, have you changed tie rod ends to inverted tie rod ends ?? anyone have a roll centre adjustment aswell ?? im getting tein mono flexes and im worried about what happens when we lower our cars how the tie rods angle up. Anyone got a bit of knowledge they can try and drill into my head lol

Hey Steve,
I've done abit of researching about that, and I made this thread

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121410

[c1v1c]

Hey guys, havent been around much as of late. Just thought I would post a quick update.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/c1v1c_93/d1.jpg

[KaZe86]

nice thread on the inverted tie rods and shiet i was looking for that when i had my ep3... lols oh well dont have it anymore

nice power out put there c1v1c

what mods is it? what exhaust and headers do you have? i see injen intake only and also

6 CYLINDERS!! buff asss

[c1v1c]

nice thread on the inverted tie rods and shiet i was looking for that when i had my ep3... lols oh well dont have it anymore

nice power out put there c1v1c

what mods is it? what exhaust and headers do you have? i see injen intake only and also

6 CYLINDERS!! buff asss

LOL at the 6 cylinders.. The idiot that was doing the computer didnt know if it was 4 or 6 and so he put 6..

T1R Headers, Mugen Catback and Injen CAI. They are all the performance mods I have installed atm, going to look into the handling side now..

[tang(oO)]

do any of you guys hate something about the ep3r after you've gotten it?

[SuperSteve]

do any of you guys hate something about the ep3r after you've gotten it?

yes ! finding parts ! !

[tang(oO)]

yes ! finding parts ! !


are you just talking about after market or everything in general?

[SuperSteve]

are you just talking about after market or everything in general?

aftermarket ! !

[Perry]

are you just talking about after market or everything in general?


Mainly aftermarket parts.. engine parts wise it shouldnt be a problem due to its a K series.

[tang(oO)]

anything else apart from that?

[Philip Lee]

stuff like bumpers, panels and windows are a hassles. just don't crash it and u'll be fine lol.

the lack of parts is a good thing, less likely to spend $$ haha

[Philip Lee]

guys, any Syd EP3 meet during Dec?

i'm coming down around xmas and available on 29th afternoon.

would love to meet up.

cheers

[bradb16a]

hi guys hope someone can help...
Does anyone know what the width of the rear lower strut bolt is.....
the reson my new dc5 coilover are in the house and have to get the lower rear bolt shaved so the fit ...

[Mugen_B16B]

hey guys i got a prob car wont start smoothly, ive changed the plugs which i thought was the problem which i guess i was wrong, power and everything seems to be sweet, alternator working cause bat still gets charged, what else could it be cause it takes it sweet ass time to start, maybe injectors not spraying enough petrol through??? cause it seems like the petrol aint coming thought but i could be wrong

[lil_foy]

Check your fuel filter and lines.
Make sure nothing it kinked.

Also check your coils are all connected properly.

[EP3 Touge]

What is the widest and lowest offset that can be used on an EP3. I have a set of 17 x 9" + 22 TE37's that I would like to try and fit. Am I wasting my time?

Thanks

[lumghini]

Hmm.. I suppose blk_shadow can give a bit of tip on this.. His te37 looks great!

[questera]

What is the widest and lowest offset that can be used on an EP3. I have a set of 17 x 9" + 22 TE37's that I would like to try and fit. Am I wasting my time?

Thanks

That spec you mention is for an evo fitment. offset is way to low for an ep3 and also too wide.

i recommend 17x8 with offset between +35 and +40 for an ep3. that will fit nicely.

[mizone]

Anyone know if these things are compatible with our cars, and is it hard to install yourself?

http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/archive/AVG-VDP1/index.html

[Perry]

I cant see why not if you already have a touch screen unit. How much is it?

[Twest]

Hey guys,

Im getting my car back next week, parts are arriving from UK mid next week and the panel beater will have the Bumper, radiator and aircon in by friday....Took long enough.

Anyway, im upgrading my sound system when i get my car back and installing these:
ROCKFORD FOSGATE P500-1BD
Rockford Fosgate Power T110D2 10" Sub
ROCKFORD FOSGATE P400-4
ROCKFORD FOSGATE T1652-S 6.5" COMPONENT

Now how did you guys connect your amps and what not to the ep3? Straight to the battery terminal or...? I have no knowledge of the power configurations of this car so some guidance would be good :) Also do you guys recommended using a farad capacitor to take the strain off the alternator a bit?

[Philip Lee]

i connect my +ve straight off the battery (with a fuse close to the battery terminal) and -ve to the chassis at the boot.

[white_ep3_civic]

Hey guys,

Im getting my car back next week, parts are arriving from UK mid next week and the panel beater will have the Bumper, radiator and aircon in by friday....Took long enough.

Anyway, im upgrading my sound system when i get my car back and installing these:
ROCKFORD FOSGATE P500-1BD
Rockford Fosgate Power T110D2 10" Sub
ROCKFORD FOSGATE P400-4
ROCKFORD FOSGATE T1652-S 6.5" COMPONENT

Now how did you guys connect your amps and what not to the ep3? Straight to the battery terminal or...? I have no knowledge of the power configurations of this car so some guidance would be good :) Also do you guys recommended using a farad capacitor to take the strain off the alternator a bit?

A capcitor won't be needed Neva had 1 in any of my cars. The lights may dim a little but as long as the car is running u should b ok

[ekhybrid]

Hey guys,

Im getting my car back next week, parts are arriving from UK mid next week and the panel beater will have the Bumper, radiator and aircon in by friday....Took long enough.

Anyway, im upgrading my sound system when i get my car back and installing these:
ROCKFORD FOSGATE P500-1BD
Rockford Fosgate Power T110D2 10" Sub
ROCKFORD FOSGATE P400-4
ROCKFORD FOSGATE T1652-S 6.5" COMPONENT

Now how did you guys connect your amps and what not to the ep3? Straight to the battery terminal or...? I have no knowledge of the power configurations of this car so some guidance would be good :) Also do you guys recommended using a farad capacitor to take the strain off the alternator a bit?

did your panel beater go thru honda aust. for these parts?

[NightRyder]

Steve!...where is David these days?....want him for our EP photoshoot... :D

[NightRyder]

I would like this too...looks cool! Group buy?


Anyone know if these things are compatible with our cars, and is it hard to install yourself?

http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/archive/AVG-VDP1/index.html

[Nepolian]

Coffee meet this mon/tue night......maybe dinner @ homebush/parra??

[wtfhax]

How about a cruise? :D

[SuperSteve]

KOREAN BBQ !?!?! whos up for the challenge ! !

[denrie]

Make it on Friday or weekend :) I'll see...

[Perry]

May be Monday night for me.

[ekhybrid]

Steve!...where is David these days?....want him for our EP photoshoot... :D

Hey Paul, Ill ask Dave if he's up for it. I'll let u know what he says lol.

[tang(oO)]

hey just wondering does anyone know where the ep3 car jack is?

or if there is one?

is it in that bag thing in the boot (i didn't get that bag with my car..... :()?

[denrie]

same here, i didnt get one with mine...

[p3p5y]

hey just wondering does anyone know where the ep3 car jack is?

or if there is one?

is it in that bag thing in the boot (i didn't get that bag with my car..... :()?

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/private/carsales/6875331.jpg
Left hand side of the boot should've been a bag with a jack and the spoke to turn it with.

[tang(oO)]

YEH! i didnt get that bag.... far out.... wat else is in that bag? just jack and the thing to turn it with? or more?

[Philip Lee]

YEH! i didnt get that bag.... far out.... wat else is in that bag? just jack and the thing to turn it with? or more?

Yup that's it.

[mtonep3]

Hey guys sorry I know this has been mentioned before, but I don't wana search again cause it's a bitch! But.. What engine mounts is good for our cars? Somtying that bangs for bucks!

[Philip Lee]

Do u want to keep factory level NVH? If so buy stock mounts.

Anything harder like inserts and solid mounts will increase NVH but give better performance.

[mtonep3]

I'm looking for more performance and the vibration is ok. How much performance difference do u get from solid mounts? Also how's the vibration for daily driving?

[Nepolian]

I'm looking for more performance and the vibration is ok. How much performance difference do u get from solid mounts? Also how's the vibration for daily driving?

Forget solid mounts, don't want ur car to feel like a truck. I think you mean aftermarket mounts made with urethane?

Difference is not really there when driving on the street except for the vibrations. Will benefit if you do some form of racing in it....ie 400m or track.

For street, i would recommend that you just urethane them to keep some of its noise dampening properties.

Try and see if you can go for a ride with someone who has one cause the vibrations are 'noticeable', especially if you get set ie innovative/hasport.

Anyway, that's what I think ;)

I'm easy with meets.....I thought weekdays would be easier as it is a little quieter!

Just throw some up guys! Steve did say BBQ......which I'm always up for :)

Let get something sorted out :)

[Twest]

did your panel beater go thru honda aust. for these parts?

As far as I know he went through NRMA's International Suppliers, so I'm guessing there are parts avenues that are only available to the pro's.

[Perry]

Finally picked up my wipers here are the details
Bought them from Burson Auto parts - Parramatta
Bosch 350mm Aero twin wiper blade $33.55
Bosch 550mm Aero twin wiper blade $33.55

Will post up pics soon.

[zco]

they used to sell them at supercheap auto. but not anymore

[Nepolian]

Thats a bit of $$ for wipers Perry :( Mine costed $30-$35 set from memory and its been 12mth+ and they're still good :)

[SuperSteve]

they used to sell them at supercheap auto. but not anymore

yeap :( i need to get refills

[NightRyder]

hey all, week day meet is fine with me too. BBQ sounds good too. if we can squeeze one more meet before the new year that would be even better! :D

This week or next week is best for me. :)

[SuperSteve]

hey all, week day meet is fine with me too. BBQ sounds good too. if we can squeeze one more meet before the new year that would be even better! :D

This week or next week is best for me. :)

next week would b perfect for me cause im away from wednesday this week. Only thing is next week on a weeknight im available anytime after 7 cause im on arvo shift :( but u guys can get a headstart on dinner i dont mind catching up :D:D:D

[Perry]

Thats a bit of $$ for wipers Perry :( Mine costed $30-$35 set from memory and its been 12mth+ and they're still good :)


I know I didnt buy them as a set I bought individually which might explain why its so $$$$ were u using the recommended size from the booklet?

[Nepolian]

I know I didnt buy them as a set I bought individually which might explain why its so $$$$ were u using the recommended size from the booklet?

Same size as OEM.

[i-vtec]

yeap :( i need to get refills

i bought complete wiper arm + blade from repco ...
fits straight on and works a charm

mine was so worn it chatters over the windscreen

i paid like $14 for one and i think the other is like $17

[Perry]

Same size as OEM.

Which is?

[SuperSteve]

i bought complete wiper arm + blade from repco ...
fits straight on and works a charm

mine was so worn it chatters over the windscreen

i paid like $14 for one and i think the other is like $17

Awesome. I'll go check out repco later. Cheers mate

[Nepolian]

Which is?

16/24" or something like that?

Anyone going tomorrow night? WSID?

[denrie]

I might be going but to spectate.

[Rai-C]

I'm in the US of A and saw one EP3 and it wasn't even an Si lol. I want an FG2 :(

that's all :) how you all doin?

[Perry]

How's the weather there Rai-C?

[denrie]

Anyone knows how to take the black thing behind the rear number plate? My mates having problems taking hers off.

[Nepolian]

Anyone knows how to take the black thing behind the rear number plate? My mates having problems taking hers off.

From memory, its just a couple of bolts? Oh, I think there was something like a plastic clip lock thing, just tug it and should pop out I think!

BTW, how did your car thing go? Back on the road IC :)

[Philip Lee]

Anyone knows how to take the black thing behind the rear number plate? My mates having problems taking hers off.

I did mine but it was like 18mths ago so I'm not 100% sure without seeing the thing.

From memory u need to twist the black plastic to an angle so it will clear the bolt (left one I think) and once that's cleared u can turn the black thingy to clear the other bolt. I dun think u can take those bolt out from the outside.

[white_ep3_civic]

I did mine but it was like 18mths ago so I'm not 100% sure without seeing the thing.

From memory u need to twist the black plastic to an angle so it will clear the bolt (left one I think) and once that's cleared u can turn the black thingy to clear the other bolt. I dun think u can take those bolt out from the outside.

Yeh I pretty sure that I just pulled mine off. Can't remember if I broke it or not. But I pretty sure I pulled it off

[mtonep3]

I pulled mine off lol just did it last week. Just need some strength.. It didn't break or anything.

[i-vtec]

16/24" or something like that?

Anyone going tomorrow night? WSID?


its 15/24"

[wtfhax]

hey guys, is it possible to adjust the front wiperblade arm so that it rotates more? My drivers side wiper arm seems to stop really far from the edge of the windscreen, so its kind of annoying.

[Nepolian]

hey guys, is it possible to adjust the front wiperblade arm so that it rotates more? My drivers side wiper arm seems to stop really far from the edge of the windscreen, so its kind of annoying.

Yes, just like any other wiper!

Take cap off and remove 12mm nut from memory.

[wtfhax]

Yes, just like any other wiper!

Take cap off and remove 12mm nut from memory.

oh great, will give it a go!:thumbsup:

[Mugen_B16B]

who owns the ep3 in bris with the no plates MYK20??

[Rai-C]

How's the weather there Rai-C?

wierd. was cold, now its warm :S watch out for some USDM shit on my car when i get home yiihheee :)

[denrie]

From memory, its just a couple of bolts? Oh, I think there was something like a plastic clip lock thing, just tug it and should pop out I think!

BTW, how did your car thing go? Back on the road IC :)

Thanks everyone :) I'll let my friend know. Yeah, I got it back on the road. Feels heaps better. Show you on the next meet or something :)

[Perry]

wierd. was cold, now its warm :S watch out for some USDM shit on my car when i get home yiihheee :)

buy me something.

[Mugen_B16B]

u guys using any other clutch fluid besides oem honda or just stick with oem??

[denrie]

I stick with OEM :)

[SuperSteve]

yeah as ive been told my mechanic. Nothing beats honda oem

[denrie]

Saw BRU5IN's old car at the rooftop at parra today, anyone here bought it?

[SuperSteve]

Saw BRU5IN's old car at the rooftop at parra today, anyone here bought it?

i THINK i know who bought it

[white_ep3_civic]

Any1 here witg the plates EP3R?

[ITRDC2]

melb got one, not sure about sydney :)

[Nepolian]

i THINK i know who bought it

Does it start with P and rhymes with berry? :p

[bigbaby0223]

u guys using any other clutch fluid besides oem honda or just stick with oem??

Catrol Super Dot 4 gets my vote, has been using it for over two years. :thumbsup:

[denrie]

Any1 here witg the plates EP3R?

Yeah, he's from DHC Motorsports I think?

[denrie]

Ahh kk Perry :)

[Perry]

Ahh kk Perry :)

Ding ding that was me today.

[SuperSteve]

Ding ding that was me today.

haha i knew it ! !


dammmmmmmmmmmmmm im goneskiesssssssssssssssssssssssss

whens next nsw ep3 meet up boys ! ! !

[Perry]

haha i knew it ! !


dammmmmmmmmmmmmm im goneskiesssssssssssssssssssssssss

whens next nsw ep3 meet up boys ! ! !

Im up for one today if anyone is interested. hahahaha went out hard last night hey?

[SuperSteve]

yeah i lil hard i think. Had 5 beers and that was game over for me lol thats shocking

dont think i can do meet 2day :(

[Nepolian]

yeah i lil hard i think. Had 5 beers and that was game over for me lol thats shocking

dont think i can do meet 2day :(

What! 5 deers! thats a big feed LOL!

[white_ep3_civic]

Just want 2 no if u guys think that 12kg front and 8kg rear coilovers will b 2 hard 4 street?

[Nepolian]

Just want 2 no if u guys think that 12kg front and 8kg rear coilovers will b 2 hard 4 street?

I'd swap it around, but very stiff on the street.......you can put lighter springs in.