EP3 Type R

[SuperSteve]

What! 5 deers! thats a big feed LOL!

hmmm im craving a big feed at parra korean bbq :D

love ur avatar ! ! IM JEALOUS ! !

[Perry]

Me too George me jealous toooo!!!!!

[Rai-C]

when i get my car back.. i really want to properly meet all of you guys!!!

only briefly met nepolian and supersteve and im supposed to have met denrie by now haha

oh steve, did you race a s2k the other day? blue with white wheels?
yep the legend of supersteve the hoon strikes again haha

[Rai-C]

and yesss +1 to facelift

[SuperSteve]

when i get my car back.. i really want to properly meet all of you guys!!!

only briefly met nepolian and supersteve and im supposed to have met denrie by now haha

oh steve, did you race a s2k the other day? blue with white wheels?
yep the legend of supersteve the hoon strikes again haha

wtf ! that wasnt me ! SIF CALL ME HOON ! ! >_<

[Rai-C]

my friend was telling me how he raced a white EP3 with an asian driver with glasses..

you popped into my head instantly

[Nepolian]

Somebody say korean barbeque!

[SuperSteve]

my friend was telling me how he raced a white EP3 with an asian driver with glasses..

you popped into my head instantly

lol wasnt me.

So did he beat this ep3 ??

[SuperSteve]

somebody say korean barbeque!

*droolzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

[Rai-C]

apparently the EP3 won, but only because he missed a gear.. but it had a toda exhaust? thats all he saw

[Nepolian]

my friend was telling me how he raced a white EP3 with an asian driver with glasses..

you popped into my head instantly


apparently the EP3 won, but only because he missed a year.. but it had a toda exhaust? thats all he saw


lol wasnt me.

So did he beat this ep3 ??

Yeah, if the EP3 won, Steve will claim to be that driver....LOL!

**edit** Hmmmmmm....not many EP3's here in Syd with TODA exhausts???? also....the good old I lost cause I missed a gear excuse! Just an excuse for being a bad street racer! .....your mate needs two tanks of NOS! .....and needs to speak to Steve....aka TURETTO!


*droolzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

I can smell it as I type!

[SuperSteve]

apparently the EP3 won, but only because he missed a year.. but it had a toda exhaust? thats all he saw

wow another ep3 with TODA EXHAUST ! ! HECTIC ! ! represent ! !

was ur mates s2k moded ??

never would have thought a ep3 quicker then a s2k

[SuperSteve]

Yeah, if the EP3 won, Steve will claim to be that driver....LOL!



I can smell it as I type!

lol lets gets some dates for a korean bbq night boys :D ! !

i cant take this anymore >_<

[Nepolian]

lol lets gets some dates for a korean bbq night boys :D ! !

i cant take this anymore >_<

Tomorrow night!

[mtonep3]

Man u guys make me laugh! I get to eat Korea BBQ nearly 4 times a week. My gfs houseate is Korean and only thing she eats is korean BBQ. Damn I'm getting sick of it already :p

[Nepolian]

Man u guys make me laugh! I get to eat Korea BBQ nearly 4 times a week. My gfs houseate is Korean and only thing she eats is korean BBQ. Damn I'm getting sick of it already :p

LOL....too much gives you..............

[NightRyder]

korean bbq ftw!!..hehe..

let's do this week!!.. :D

btw, those who keep calling steve a hoon, watch out becoz you wouldn't want to mess with the big guy...

[Nepolian]

korean bbq ftw!!..hehe..

let's do this week!!.. :D

btw, those who keep calling steve a hoon, watch out becoz you wouldn't want to mess with the big guy...

Why does Steve drive an EP3....?

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Cause he cant run!

[NightRyder]

Why does Steve drive an EP3....?

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Cause he cant run!

G, are you stirring the pot even more?...LOL

[bigbaby0223]

Just wondering if anyone has replaced their catalytic converter on the EP3?

[SuperSteve]

aw u guys are gonna get it next meet ! ! muwahaha

im keen this week for meet. Im free wednesday till the end of week
i dont finish work till 7pm though

[white_ep3_civic]

Just wondering if anyone has replaced their catalytic converter on the EP3?

I havnt actually changed it but I was quoted a high flow n they said around $400

[bigbaby0223]

I havnt actually changed it but I was quoted a high flow n they said around $400

Does that include the installation as well? I have been looking into Sard, but it costs like $1200, it comes as one piece with the front pipe.

[white_ep3_civic]

Does that include the installation as well? I have been looking into Sard, but it costs like $1200, it comes as one piece with the front pipe.

Not sure if that was installed that was just a quote that I got. That is quite expensive. Just punch it out lol

[bigbaby0223]

lol:cool:

[Nepolian]

I havnt actually changed it but I was quoted a high flow n they said around $400


Not sure if that was installed that was just a quote that I got. That is quite expensive. Just punch it out lol

Too exxy, even for installed! No point in changing cat if you still have stock headers.....almost nil-0 gain.

Gutting stock cat will not benefit...other than increase sound.



aw u guys are gonna get it next meet ! ! muwahaha

im keen this week for meet. Im free wednesday till the end of week
i dont finish work till 7pm though

Mee too finish at 7pm on Wed :(

[SuperSteve]

Too exxy, even for installed! No point in changing cat if you still have stock headers.....almost nil-0 gain.

Gutting stock cat will not benefit...other than increase sound.




Mee too finish at 7pm on Wed :(

dam ! dat sucks !

Oi how much kw u gain with the FL lights ?? 5kw at the wheels u reckon ?? how much after tune u estimating ??

[Nepolian]

dam ! dat sucks !

Oi how much kw u gain with the FL lights ?? 5kw at the wheels u reckon ?? how much after tune u estimating ??

You're pretty good! 1 x Fl light = 1kw ith (in the head). But it does look like it goes faster tho :p

[Perry]

How about we could meet up for coffee after work or something?

[SuperSteve]

You're pretty good! 1 x Fl light = 1kw ith (in the head). But it does look like it goes faster tho :p

wow ill definately b looking into them then. Thanks for the info :thumbsup:

[denrie]

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

I got swift springs but unsure about the spring rate. Let me know if your interested.

[Nepolian]

I got swift springs but unsure about the spring rate. Let me know if your interested.

Den, you can tell what rates they are by the colour, height and weight of springs.....

or part number if you have them!

[tang(oO)]

hey just a random question...

where is the fuse for the fog lights? near the steering or under the bonnet?

cause i thought it was near the steering but the picture that looks like for the fog, cant insert a fuse.

[Nepolian]

Syd peeps! Wanna meet up at the swap meet @ JDM Yard (this coming sunday the 20th) and have our own mini meet for lunch? Just a thought!

[denrie]

I'm in :) I'll come...

[bigbaby0223]

Has anyone bought the HEL brake line kit from Xposed? Has anyone experienced any fitment issues?

[pair08]

anyone know where to buy window visors? :)

[Perry]

anyone know where to buy window visors? :)

Try JDMConcept or JDMyard?

[SuperSteve]

anyone using or know where to get a steering bracket thing to put on ep3 steering rack to raise the tie rods so to help eliminate the angle problem when lowering our cars ??

[blk_shadow]

anyone using or know where to get a steering bracket thing to put on ep3 steering rack to raise the tie rods so to help eliminate the angle problem when lowering our cars ??

if anyone knows, I would like to know as well. been asking around, researching. looks like they only make for DC5, but not EP3. and I'm advised to go for RCA instead of the steering block

[Perry]

Anyone here has some Jap Connections? I found the rims I want on Yahoo Auction Japan but dont know who is the best person I can speak to.

[bradb16a]

Has anyone priced a mugen lower lip 02-04 in Australia who is the cheapest....

[Perry]

Has anyone priced a mugen lower lip 02-04 in Australia who is the cheapest....

Try JDMconcept or JDMyard there prices are very similar thats the thing.

[icecrm]

Has anyone priced a mugen lower lip 02-04 in Australia who is the cheapest....

i dont know but i want one. JDM concept selling for grill for $425 if that is anything to gauge it off

[Perry]

i dont know but i want one. JDM concept selling for grill for $425 if that is anything to gauge it off

I asked Leo about the grill hence why his posted it on his website now, PM him im sure he can work something out.

[Nepolian]

Supersteve and I will likely be going to the swap meet on sunday........any takers here?

[wtfhax]

spotted black ep3 on georges river road around 12.15am, anyone here?

[Perry]

ok guys tyre question again anyone has any connections

I'm after Bridgestone Potenza's 205/45/17 I've been quote $265 per corner. Any where else might be cheaper.

[mtonep3]

Hey guys, probably a common question, but i just need to be sure....
If i change exhaust, rims, and coilovers, do i need to let insurance company know??

[Philip Lee]

Hey guys, probably a common question, but i just need to be sure....
If i change exhaust, rims, and coilovers, do i need to let insurance company know??

i would so that i won't get my claims rejected and also the mods are covered as well.

[bigbaby0223]

ok guys tyre question again anyone has any connections

I'm after Bridgestone Potenza's 205/45/17 I've been quote $265 per corner. Any where else might be cheaper.

Try Bridgestone Campsie, they usually do good prices.

[bigbaby0223]

i would so that i won't get my claims rejected and also the mods are covered as well.

+1 and i don't think it will effect your premium either...

[pair08]

it does if its rims and sound system for JCI T_T

[Mugen_B16B]

ok guys tyre question again anyone has any connections

I'm after Bridgestone Potenza's 205/45/17 I've been quote $265 per corner. Any where else might be cheaper.

y 205's?? should go 215's

ever thought bout using kumho? ku31 r pretty close to potenza's, ive used both and i would prefer the kumhos anyday for the price and how they perform, and if u want something more sticky ku36, street legal semis at an awesome price

[bigbaby0223]

it does if its rims and sound system for JCI T_T

Oh really? That's not good man. I wonder what they are going to say if you tell them it came with the car.

[white_ep3_civic]

Yeh they won't really care war mods came with the car as long as u get it covoered. It will cost a little bit more but no more than $100. O insured a sound system, exhaust, rims and a couple of other things n it was only $70 more.

[mtonep3]

Okay thanks for the infor guys :)

[pair08]

actually its funny.. if you get a quote online from JCI with rims + sound system etc (it'll be higher price then stock) then click on 3rd party.. and back to full comp it will list the stock price but include all your mods..

dunno if it will stick in contract but gonna give it a go when my car finally comes.

[Perry]

Try Bridgestone Campsie, they usually do good prices.

That's the quote I got from Campsie Bridgestone.

[Perry]

y 205's?? should go 215's

ever thought bout using kumho? ku31 r pretty close to potenza's, ive used both and i would prefer the kumhos anyday for the price and how they perform, and if u want something more sticky ku36, street legal semis at an awesome price

umm never thought of using 215's...

[Philip Lee]

215/45/17 should be cheaper as it's a popular size.

[Perry]

215/45/17 should be cheaper as it's a popular size.

215 is wider yeah?? mind blank ATM lol

[bigbaby0223]

That's the quote I got from Campsie Bridgestone.

Is that for the RE-001 or something else?

[Perry]

Is that for the RE-001 or something else?

RE001's..

[bigbaby0223]

RE001's..

Holy cow...the price for like 235/45/17 was like $190 per corner just last year. But I would not recommand these tires, to me they are just cheap Bridgestone tires garnished with loads of advertisements. And I found them hydroplanning when the road surface is very wet.

[bigbaby0223]

Just wondering how fast is the engine speed for EP3 when at 110 kph? Mine is like 3500RPM, is this normal?

[white_ep3_civic]

Holy cow...the price for like 235/45/17 was like $190 per corner just last year. But I would not recommand these tires, to me they are just cheap Bridgestone tires garnished with loads of advertisements. And I found them hydroplanning when the road surface is very wet.

Yeh I found the same when the road is wet. No traction at all

[Philip Lee]

215 is wider yeah?? mind blank ATM lol

Yeah wider and a little taller side wall but not too much.

[Perry]

Yeah wider and a little taller side wall but not too much.

umm might look into that size than. thanks

Is it really that bad in the rain with the new RE001's?

[i-vtec]

umm might look into that size than. thanks

Is it really that bad in the rain with the new RE001's?

yeah its pretty bad ... i have the same problem also ...
and mine is made in japan also not the aussie ones.

[white_ep3_civic]

yeah its pretty bad ... i have the same problem also ...
and mine is made in japan also not the aussie ones.

Mine r also the Japanese ones as well. Do the Japanese tyres hav less grip? Or r they a softer compound?

[SuperSteve]

Hey Perry I'm running 215/45/17 bridgestone adrenalines which are the re001 on my stock rims. I love them ! Been to track and drags they grip very good n I still got heaps or meat left. I drive my car daily n I have no problems. Driving in the rain is fine with them aswell. If ur after them I think they r having Xmas specials on. Try hursville or smithfield bridgestone n see what prices they have :)

[icecrm]

just got mine for $200 each i think

[Perry]

Hey Perry I'm running 215/45/17 bridgestone adrenalines which are the re001 on my stock rims. I love them ! Been to track and drags they grip very good n I still got heaps or meat left. I drive my car daily n I have no problems. Driving in the rain is fine with them aswell. If ur after them I think they r having Xmas specials on. Try hursville or smithfield bridgestone n see what prices they have :)

Thanks Steve I'll give Smithfield a call I use to go to them when I lived in the area there always out of stock for some reason.

Smithfield quote $209 for 215/45/17 wooow big difference....

[bigbaby0223]

Mine r also the Japanese ones as well. Do the Japanese tyres hav less grip? Or r they a softer compound?

I think you are talking about the RE-01R...

[bigbaby0223]

Hey Perry I'm running 215/45/17 bridgestone adrenalines which are the re001 on my stock rims. I love them ! Been to track and drags they grip very good n I still got heaps or meat left. I drive my car daily n I have no problems. Driving in the rain is fine with them aswell. If ur after them I think they r having Xmas specials on. Try hursville or smithfield bridgestone n see what prices they have :)

Funny that, when I had my Evo with Adrenalines, big chunks of rubber started to peel off the tire after one session at Wakefield, maybe it's because Evos are heavier cars. Found a pic for what I mean.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z101/bigbaby0223/image048.jpg

[mtonep3]

Just wondering how fast is the engine speed for EP3 when at 110 kph? Mine is like 3500RPM, is this normal?

Mine is also like that too...

Re01r are sickest street tyres!!!

[bigbaby0223]

Mine is also like that too...

Re01r are sickest street tyres!!!

I am just worried that if I go like that for extended time, it's not good for the car. Cuz Ill be driving down to Melbourne with my wife. :(

Aparently the new replacement for RE-01R, the RE-11 is even better. But we cant get them in Australia.:thumbdwn: I think the Yokohama Neova AD08 has became the best street tire after the HKS Evo X did 0:59 at Tsukuba.

[lil_foy]

I am just worried that if I go like that for extended time, it's not good for the car. Cuz Ill be driving down to Melbourne with my wife. :(

Aparently the new replacement for RE-01R, the RE-11 is even better. But we cant get them in Australia.:thumbdwn: I think the Yokohama Neova AD08 has became the best street tire after the HKS Evo X did 0:59 at Tsukuba.

It will be fine, dc2r's rev much higher at 110kph.

[Philip Lee]

Funny that, when I had my Evo with Adrenalines, big chunks of rubber started to peel off the tire after one session at Wakefield, maybe it's because Evos are heavier cars. Found a pic for what I mean.



it looks like you need more negative camber.

i wouldn't put all the fault on the tyres when alignment wasn't spot on.

[Philip Lee]

I think you are talking about the RE-01R...

there are jap made RE001 and aus made ones.

i think he was referring to that.

[bigbaby0223]

it looks like you need more negative camber.

i wouldn't put all the fault on the tyres when alignment wasn't spot on.

My alignment was done at Heasman steering the day before the trackday, my camber was set at -2.5, this is the max you could go on stock Evo suspensions. I suppose it's more to do with Wakefiled being a small and tight circuit with a lot of turns, and Evos being a 1.5 tone car puts a lot stress on the tire when cornering. That being said, I still think the Adrenalines are a little over rated.

[white_ep3_civic]

there are jap made RE001 and aus made ones.

i think he was referring to that.

Yeh they came with the car when I bought it. They r a really soft compound cause i got only bout 10000 k's then they were down to the wear indicator. I got quoted $265 a corner from bridgestone a little while ago so $205 is pretty gud.

[Philip Lee]

My alignment was done at Heasman steering the day before the trackday, my camber was set at -2.5, this is the max you could go on stock Evo suspensions. I suppose it's more to do with Wakefiled being a small and tight circuit with a lot of turns, and Evos being a 1.5 tone car puts a lot stress on the tire when cornering. That being said, I still think the Adrenalines are a little over rated.

fair enough.

but at the end of the day, these are street tyres and not semis/slick what are built for the track/hard driving.

also did you look at tyre pressure?

ps. i have never used RE001 so i dun know but i'll be running some soon. will see how they go.

[Nepolian]

Perry, have you thought of using KU36's or Falken 615's, I rate these above the 001's and pricing is competitive. KU36's I got were $179 each fitted!

[blk_shadow]

I am just worried that if I go like that for extended time, it's not good for the car. Cuz Ill be driving down to Melbourne with my wife. :(

Type r engine is designed to rev high and spin faster. So thats why u'll find its sitting in that rpm range.

[wtfhax]

Which Injen CAI kit are you guys using? The RSX or Civic Si?

[Rai-C]

Which Injen CAI kit are you guys using? The RSX or Civic Si?

should be for the 02 or 04 civic si hatch.. the dc5 one is too big for our smaller engine bays

[Rai-C]

hey george were you still selling your rota's? or has someone taken them from you?
i think im due for a wheel change lol

[nesnum]

hey i saw an fellow ep3 owner in adelaide tonight parked on gouger street. I thought i was the only one. are u by any chance on these fourms???????

[Perry]

Perry, have you thought of using KU36's or Falken 615's, I rate these above the 001's and pricing is competitive. KU36's I got were $179 each fitted!

Hey George,
I was about to try Falken's but last night I ended up having a 6mm bolt going through on of my tyres :(, so I ended up this morning changing all 4 tyres to RE001's.

[SuperSteve]

Hey George,
I was about to try Falken's but last night I ended up having a 6mm bolt going through on of my tyres :(, so I ended up this morning changing all 4 tyres to RE001's.

congrats :D i havent been disappointed at all with mine. I hope the same goes with u

[Perry]

congrats :D i havent been disappointed at all with mine. I hope the same goes with u

215 is pretty wide on my rims I like thanks for the recommendation Steve, sooo when is the next meet?

[Philip Lee]

215 is pretty wide on my rims I like thanks for the recommendation Steve, sooo when is the next meet?

i'll be down at Sydney next Tue/Wed (29th and 30th). let's meet up!!

ps. how wide is your rims? 215 should fit alright on a 7

[Nepolian]

i'll be down at Sydney next Tue/Wed (29th and 30th). let's meet up!!

ps. how wide is your rims? 215 should fit alright on a 7

Where is sydney are you staying? I'm off that day :)

Coffee meet n greet :)

[Philip Lee]

Where is sydney are you staying? I'm off that day :)

Coffee meet n greet :)

i'm staying at my fd's place near Double Bay.

but i'm driving down in my Golf so i can go anywhere.

ps. where to buy inverted tie rod ends in syd? lol

[Nepolian]

i'm staying at my fd's place near Double Bay.

but i'm driving down in my Golf so i can go anywhere.

ps. where to buy inverted tie rod ends in syd? lol

Might do our usual Homebush glorious gesus or malaysian feed at macquarie?

You want inverted rods? JDM Yards just had them @ 15% off yesterday :(

[wtfhax]

Hey guys are these the nuts you turn to adjust the headlights (see attached photos), because a previous post said to look for a phillips head screw but i cant find any...

RHS headlight shown in pic.

[bigbaby0223]

Hey guys are these the nuts you turn to adjust the headlights? RHS headlight shown in pic.

:thumbsup: 99.99999% sure they are...

[bigbaby0223]

Just wondering which header would you recommand for a street legal exhaust system setup? Just had look at a Mugen 4-2-1, it costs almost $3k landed + installation. Please add you 2c. Thanks!!!:thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

Might do our usual Homebush glorious gesus or malaysian feed at macquarie?

sounds good. What day (29th/30th), time???

[icecrm]

hey guys, need a new clutch

wat you reckon i should go with

[bigbaby0223]

hey guys, need a new clutch

wat you reckon i should go with

Exedy sports organic, The ORC light series are not bad either...:thumbsup:

[icecrm]

cool

i will prolly get one from JDM yard not to distant future. is there any real point to change the fly wheel now or not really

[bigbaby0223]

cool

i will prolly get one from JDM yard not to distant future. is there any real point to change the fly wheel now or not really

I suppose it all comes down to personal preference, if your stock fly wheel has heaps meat left maybe just get it machined. It's not worth the extra $400 for worse driveability.:)

[Philip Lee]

I suppose it all comes down to personal preference, if your stock fly wheel has heaps meat left maybe just get it machined. It's not worth the extra $400 for worse driveability.:)

i agree.

[pair08]

woot rm01a into my door today :) just waiting for the car lol, dotars is so slack

[Philip Lee]

what is holding u up?

you have completed compliance in qld right and got the car shipped to Melb?

and the RAW has supplied paper work to Dotars and now waiting for approval so u can get the plate?

[pair08]

na car was sent from brissy to melbourne to do compliance.

compliance has been done, rwc has been done, just waiting for DOTARS to process the RAW application.. their taking their sweet time lol (must be getting drunk for xmas)

[jneration]

any1 selling their ep3? im about to get one!!

[Philip Lee]

Check the for sale section mate. There were 1 or 2 last time I looked.

[jneration]

Check the for sale section mate. There were 1 or 2 last time I looked.

can i get one with 22k?

[Mugen_B16B]

can i get one with 22k?
im selling mine, got innovative mounts and injen, pm me and we can work something out

[SuperSteve]

any1 selling their ep3? im about to get one!!

pm sent :)

[white_ep3_civic]

can i get one with 22k?

Check car sales there were heaps last I looked. I'm pretty sure ud beable 2 get 1 for 22k

[jneration]

Check car sales there were heaps last I looked. I'm pretty sure ud beable 2 get 1 for 22k

Most of them r ard 25k:confused:

[mtonep3]

bargain with them

[Ozluder]

can i get one with 22k?

Most definitely. Shop around. I purchased mine for a tad over $20k from a dealership. 03 model with 56,000kms. Excellent condition inside and out.

[Perry]

Most of them r ard 25k:confused:

There was a black one for sale on ozhonda not sure if its sold yet. I'm not sure IMG will sell it for 22-23K now since EP'3 are a popular car now you get the point selling price raise etc.

[pair08]

hey guys,

anyone got there engine mounts installed at mech, what price should i be looking at. got quoted 450 loll seems steep

[Mugen_B16B]

where abouts u located? im sure someone in syd will give a brother a helping hand and install for a carton

[jneration]

im selling mine, got innovative mounts and injen, pm me and we can work something out

im located in syd, can u post the ep3 over?? lol

[wtfhax]

does anybody else's handbrake button have the chrome peeling off? any way to fix this?

[denrie]

pm sent :)

Are you selling yours? :eek:

[jneration]

Any1 is selling? let me know!! Cash ready

[bbds]

Any1 is selling? let me know!! Cash ready

im selling pm me

[Mugen_B16B]

im located in syd, can u post the ep3 over?? lol
wat bout a long drive :P or i can shrink it with my magical gun hahaha

[bigbaby0223]

does anybody else's handbrake button have the chrome peeling off? any way to fix this?

Yeah I have got the same problem, I am thinking about peeling all the paint off and repaint them with VHT chrome paint.:D

[Nepolian]

Yeah I have got the same problem, I am thinking about peeling all the paint off and repaint them with VHT chrome paint.:D

Its just general wear and tear!

Painting is an option I suppose or some how turn it around maybe? Haven't really given it a thought!

[bigbaby0223]

I dunt really think it can be turned around. I am just leaving it as it is, unless I am really bored one day. :D

[white_ep3_civic]

Any1 here in campbelltown yesterday or the day b4?

[jneration]

im selling pm me

locate in syd

[wtfhax]

hey guys my friend's passenger door was slammed really hard and now the door doesn't sit flush and get a good seal anymore (it is sticking out 2-3mm). Any way to fix this?

[Malenic1981]

I got that problem, it doesn't stick out every time but sometimes

[icecrm]

Before i forget just wanted to say merry xmas to all you fools. have a good one!!!!!

[pair08]

where abouts u located? im sure someone in syd will give a brother a helping hand and install for a carton

i'm in melbourne.

any good melbournians want to help me install some engine mounts. slab..or two up for reward :)

[Jibz]

Is there a way to space our stock steering wheel closer to us (ie further out)?

Is an aftermarket steering wheel the only way to go?

[pair08]

yay plate finally arrived.. so car is ready to go. booked into pits for two weeks time.

spent the past hour installing a leather shift boot.. that truck a-like rubber thing is horrid lol

[Philip Lee]

Is there a way to space our stock steering wheel closer to us (ie further out)?

Is an aftermarket steering wheel the only way to go?

This is something I wanna know too...

[mtonep3]

Haha I like the rubber shift boot it makes it look cute

[lumghini]

Haha I like the rubber shift boot it makes it look cute

+1 vote for the rubber boot... haha! :D

[Philip Lee]

Sorry I can't stand rubber boot. I got suede ones to match my seat.

[pair08]

man rubber shift boot makes the car look like a truck T_T

bit of a bitch to take out the middle console..

[Nepolian]

I like the rubber boot! Whats wrong with it?

Dont like the leather replacement ones as they are skinny and floppy!

Anyway, how many trucks have shift boots like the EP3?

[pair08]

DUE to inundation of PM inbox, i have reuploaded the EP3 Service Manual HERE (http://www.zshare.net/download/64880402a6699af4/) :) and im pretty sure there's unlimited downloads :) so i hope nobody misses out this time!

BUMP: Earlier question.. do facelift headlights fit on the pre-facelift without need for a new bar etc?

been looking for this.. lol

can anyone be nice and upload again for me :)

merry christmas

[bigbaby0223]

My window visor is leaking water, I think it's the mounting tape has gone. Anyone know where to get them? Thanks!

[Philip Lee]

Just get some 3m tape. I did the same.

[bigbaby0223]

Just get some 3m tape. I did the same.

Thanks. Where did you get them from? Bunnings near my place only sell those pretty fat tapes not strips that the visors had. :D

[Philip Lee]

I got mine from local k mart.

[bigbaby0223]

I got mine from local k mart.

Cool cool thanks for that.:D

Just wondering if anyone is running the Hondata K-Pro here?

[Philip Lee]

Hi syd ppl, are we still meeting on tue or wed??

Trying to finalize my schedule now.

Thanks

[Nepolian]

Hi syd ppl, are we still meeting on tue or wed??

Trying to finalize my schedule now.

Thanks

Phil, I have spoken to Supersteve, we can both do Tuesday 7pm @ homebush!

Lets see if we can get other runners to come :)

Jimmy, denrie.........anyone?

[denrie]

Nah, sorry can't make it I'll be going QLD on Monday. Won't be back till later. Sorry guys.

[Philip Lee]

Phil, I have spoken to Supersteve, we can both do Tuesday 7pm @ homebush!

Lets see if we can get other runners to come :)

Jimmy, denrie.........anyone?

Ok cool. I'll pm u my mobile no. later.

[icecrm]

I should be good for Wednesday. I'll let u know bout Tuesday. Btw I saw an ep3 at st pats midnight mass Xmas eve. Anyone from forum?

[pair08]

been looking for this.. lol

can anyone be nice and upload again for me :)

(it's the ep3 service manual)

merry christmas

bump.. thanks guys

[Rai-C]

merry xmas guys :) pair08 as a xmas present to you lol ill upload the manual again :)

http://sharebee.com/ecb9e417

enjoy!

[pair08]

rai-c <--- champion :)

cheers mate

[BOXXXR]

I should be good for Wednesday. I'll let u know bout Tuesday. Btw I saw an ep3 at st pats midnight mass Xmas eve. Anyone from forum?

st pats were at? culd ov been me lol just bought one :D one of the best built cars around until it rains haha

[Rai-C]

why until it rains? LOL

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

any ep3 owners in woy woy area?

Spotted one driving and would like to have conversation with him

[Rai-C]

'would like to have conversation with him'

lol they way you said it sounds like he did something to piss you off, lloyd?

[BOXXXR]

ahahaha so much grip in the rain lol

[BigWillieStyles]

Im thinking about getting one of these. They have just started to appeal to me. It seems that you get a great performer and a great daily car in one package.

[wtfhax]

spotted TYP0#R white ep3 with facelift headlights in the city on xmas day, is that anyone here?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

lol they way you said it sounds like he did something to piss you off, lloyd?

Without going into great detail, he did, multiple things.

[Rai-C]

OzHonda's beloved Lloyd 'SHOGUNOVDDRK' vs. Mystery Rogue EP3?! Who will win?! What was exhanged between the two VTEC warriors?! WHO'S CUISINE WIL REIGN SUPREME?!

Find out on the next episode of VTEC WARRIOR RAINBOW SAGA EPICNESS 4

http://i47.tinypic.com/10h6bz4.jpg

im effing bored

[derby23]

^that's soo kooky! Rai-C do you have pfl or an fl ep3?

[Rai-C]

haha Pre-FL.. im looking for FL lights though! So i'm SUPER DOOPER jealous of Nepolian.

[pair08]

OzHonda's beloved Lloyd 'SHOGUNOVDDRK' vs. Mystery Rogue EP3?! Who will win?! What was exhanged between the two VTEC warriors?! WHO'S CUISINE WIL REIGN SUPREME?!

Find out on the next episode of VTEC WARRIOR RAINBOW SAGA EPICNESS 4

http://i47.tinypic.com/10h6bz4.jpg

im effing bored

lol gold :thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

I have arrived at Sydney. The drive down wasn't too bad but my legs are sore lol

[derby23]

welcome to sydney phil! :p

[Rai-C]

how long will you be staying! i come home from the states real real soon, i'd love to come meet up with you!

[icecrm]

so is people still meeting up today??

[nesnum]

hey guys i have a bride zetta II fixed back seat in my drivers side of the car. Looking to return back to stock as its a pain for daily driving. are the standard ep3 rails the same as any other models, ei DC2, dc5. Having trouble trying to locate one.

[Nepolian]

Just get some low rails from buddyclub.

EP3 meet up tonight @ homebush bay..700pm. At the pub.. Next to gloria jeans.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

im effing bored

****ing lol

[Perry]

Just get some low rails from buddyclub.

EP3 meet up tonight @ homebush bay..700pm. At the pub.. Next to gloria jeans.

Serious *sigh* I'll try to make it, at work at the moment. I'm on the bike as usual.

[SuperSteve]

Just get some low rails from buddyclub.

EP3 meet up tonight @ homebush bay..700pm. At the pub.. Next to gloria jeans.

Cyas there ! Bring on the beers !

[Philip Lee]

It was nice meeting u George and Steve.

[icecrm]

sorry couldnt make it guys

was just swamped at work

[SuperSteve]

It was nice meeting u George and Steve.

Was good meeting u 2 n ur friend mate. Have a safe trip back

[Nepolian]

any ep3 owners in woy woy area?

Spotted one driving and would like to have conversation with him

Lloyd, is it a white one with red plates? I think there's one in the Hunter area!


It was nice meeting u George and Steve.

Nice to meet you mate :)


Was good meeting u 2 n ur friend mate. Have a safe trip back

X2

[Perry]

It was nice meeting u George and Steve.

Sorry Philip couldnt meet up with ya was right in the middle of month end at work =(. When are you heading back to Bris?

[Philip Lee]

It's ok Perry, I'm back in Brisbane now lol

next time buddy hehe

[bigbaby0223]

Happy New Year, everyone!!:D

[BOXXXR]

when yu guys got a ep3 cruise going?

[SuperSteve]

Happy New Year, everyone!!:D

Happy New Years My fello EP3 owners :D:D

[denrie]

Happy New Years everyone :D

[tang(oO)]

Happy new year ppl!

[Perry]

Happy New year

[mtonep3]

Hey guys do u know how i can fix my central locking???
like when i remote lock (with oem remote and immobiliser remote) or unlock my car the lock tabs dont move.
so i goto turn it with the key manually... for both driver and passenger doors, but boot lock stays normal...any suggestions?

[p3p5y]

Was this always the case when you first got your car or did it just recently happen?

You will need check your door actuators. If you have seem them working every now and then, then chances are your actuators need to be replaced.

Otherwise double check the wiring - perhaps there is no power going into it to make activate the actuator and shift your car's lock tabs.

Either way, you will need to pull open the door trim to inspect.

Honda sells door actuators for around $200 each which is quite expensive, fyi.

[Nepolian]

Your actuator is gone! Common issue for Hondas. I've heard that they are interchangeable between Hondas, but I just put in a $20 Jaycar one. A few of the EP guys here has had the same issue. My brother had the same thing with his DC5.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Lloyd, is it a white one with red plates? I think there's one in the Hunter area!

If you're talking about Treezy it wasn't him.

Know his plates and his car off hand.

If I see him again, I'll be sure to talk to him then.

[denrie]

My doors are like that aswell.

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys ! Just installed spoon socks this morning. Feel a lot more throttle response now and lil bit extra mid range. Awesome upgrade ! Lol

[Philip Lee]

so socks pulls harder than stickers? lol

[Nepolian]

Hey guys ! Just installed spoon socks this morning. Feel a lot more throttle response now and lil bit extra mid range. Awesome upgrade ! Lol

Fark! Serious!......gonna get a whole box so I can catch ya!

Were they hard to install?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I heard if you put some on your feet and you'll be able to constantly heel-toe and won't ever under-steer.

[icecrm]

my socks are mugen so i think i got the edge on you steve

cuz they orange, which has red in it and we all know red goes faster. Thats why type R's go faster than their average counter parts ie eu civic, cuz the badge is red

[icecrm]

and if you have a red type R with a red badge......GAME OVER!!!!!!! everyone should just sell there cars cuz nothing is gonna beat that

[icecrm]

how goes labour to change clutch, cant get intouch with my mech.

about $300?

[Nepolian]

how goes labour to change clutch, cant get intouch with my mech.

about $300?

Sorry Jimmy.....usually $500+

**UPDATE**

Just bought a whole box of the shiet!

I have a sock on;

Brake master: Stops like I've got 8 pot brembos!

Clutch master: Clutch grabs like a twin plate

Shift knob: Shifts so quick...I'm in 5th gear before I get into 2nd!

Handbrake: Disappointment there, just keeps the car in one spot :(

Oil filter: Super filtration

Muffler tip: Extra sound and mid-high range torque....but it didn't last long cause it melted :(

My d*ck: It just feels good :)

ps....I have 3 left if you guys wanna buy it to try it out....bargain at $50 each! :thumbsup:

ppss.....Jimmy..I have 2 x red badges at the front and at the back, but my car is so fast now I can't feel the difference :p

[icecrm]

so did you get your d*ck in a box or is it in the box when it feels good??

$500 for labour.....shoot me. time to buy a new car. anyone selling ep3 with good clutch hahaha

[Mugen_B16B]

shit man i ordered a whole box of ozhonda stickers thinking i was gonna be the fastest ep3 her with all my stickers..... wanna part all ur socks out steve??? rofl

[derby23]

Where can I find the type r serial number on the car?

[Philip Lee]

Where can I find the type r serial number on the car?

on the centre console in front of the handbrake, it's on a cover for storage.

[KaZe86]

If anyone is interested or knows anyone that is interested...

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125806 :D

[bbds]

is that ur old car?

[derby23]

thanks phil :)

[Perry]

If anyone is interested or knows anyone that is interested...

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125806 :D

Very very nice :thumbsup: I'll be the first person to say PART OUT hehehhe

[Philip Lee]

thanks phil :)

no worries. actually that number doesn't match with anything like VIN etc so it's mainly for decoration.


Very very nice :thumbsup: I'll be the first person to say PART OUT hehehhe

lol

[SuperSteve]

wow george. Ur car is so super fast now that ur car looks like its painted black but its not ! its the outside of ur car burning from going so fast with all that power ! ! part out all ur parts to me pweez ! ! !

[SuperSteve]

very very nice :thumbsup: I'll be the first person to say part out hehehhe

oi get in line ! ! Mine mine mine ! ! !

[Perry]

oi get in line ! ! Mine mine mine ! ! !

heheheh to late Junior :wave: LOL Im only after 1 part anyways the rest you can have.

[denrie]

AHAHAHAHA George! LOL

[derby23]

[QUOTE=Philip Lee;2605491]no worries. actually that number doesn't match with anything like VIN etc so it's mainly for decoration.

i read somewhere that each type r has a serial number that will allow you to check whether its genuine? Did i miss something?

[Nepolian]

[QUOTE=Philip Lee;2605491]no worries. actually that number doesn't match with anything like VIN etc so it's mainly for decoration.

i read somewhere that each type r has a serial number that will allow you to check whether its genuine? Did i miss something?

I'm pretty sure you'd know if you didn't get a real type r dude?

But yes, I'm sure the actual VIN number will match up to see if it is a 'factory' type r!

Have you got one yet!

Can see many EP3R reps around....only in the US which is useless to us anyway ;p

[KaZe86]

heheheh to late Junior :wave: LOL Im only after 1 part anyways the rest you can have.

what did you want? anyways

[derby23]

[QUOTE=derby23;2605604]

I'm pretty sure you'd know if you didn't get a real type r dude?

But yes, I'm sure the actual VIN number will match up to see if it is a 'factory' type r!

Have you got one yet!

Can see many EP3R reps around....only in the US which is useless to us anyway ;p

My bad ! VIN number is right on. Thanks for clearing that up :)

[pair08]

shotgun window visors if you part out ;)

[Philip Lee]

Haha derby, hurry up and get one for yourself lol

[bigbaby0223]

Just wondering, does the JDM EP3 use the same size brake pads as the USDM Civic Si? Thanks!

[kongfu]

Just wondering, does the JDM EP3 use the same size brake pads as the USDM Civic Si? Thanks!

same as AUMD DC5 and S2K

[derby23]

Haha derby, hurry up and get one for yourself lol

Slow & steady wins the race phil :):):)

[wtfhax]

Anyone recommend a good battery?

[Mugen_B16B]

buddy club, deka, oddysey r good but exxy

[icecrm]

Anyone recommend a good battery?

Energizer?? LOL im such a fuk wit

[Nepolian]

Energizer?? LOL im such a fuk wit

You are a fuk wit, standard energizer won't last for long....you know that!

I would suggest energizer lithium......and bundle it up with a spoon sock/s (if you dare).....will provide awesome cranking power!

[icecrm]

hahaha

[SuperSteve]

george....... man everytime i look at ur avatar i get cravings for that place !

[Perry]

what did you want? anyways

Just the rims.

[Eskimo_firefighter]

hey guys i got a noob question, did the jdm ep3r come in different packages? because this ep3r at some dealer had no air con, no power windows. In addition the dealer said that it is legit special racing package but i dont really believe him, as he said the air con weighed 50kg which i seriously didn't believe lol.

[Perry]

hey guys i got a noob question, did the jdm ep3r come in different packages? because this ep3r at some dealer had no air con, no power windows. In addition the dealer said that it is legit special racing package but i dont really believe him, as he said the air con weighed 50kg which i seriously didn't believe lol.

There is a member here just bought the same spec ep3 as you mention.

[Philip Lee]

hey guys i got a noob question, did the jdm ep3r come in different packages? because this ep3r at some dealer had no air con, no power windows. In addition the dealer said that it is legit special racing package but i dont really believe him, as he said the air con weighed 50kg which i seriously didn't believe lol.

this is the "standard" JDM EP3.

there is a "special" package called C package (ie. comfort) which has air con, rear parcel shelf, rear wipers, power windows, tinted rear glass etc etc.

however most JDM EP3 sold were the "special" package cars which imho make the "standard" EP3 more special lol.

according to the Honda Jp factbook (http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/civic-r/200110/08.html), an EP3 with air cond is 1210kg and it's 20kg heavier than the ones without. however i suspect the C package weights more than 20kg.

[pair08]

lol that would be me. I've got the 'special racing package' <--- LOL
it's not really that bad. lucky my guy put aircon in it but i don't have everything else.

my broker said approx 30% of ep3's in japan are std the rest being comfort package. imho just go with the c-package, it's a lot more convenient.

[Twest]

As it turns out guys...My panel beater has been bullshitting me for the last month that my Front bar was in customs, when really. He CANT get one. Can anyone help me out here with sourcing all the front bumper parts..Im sick of this and just want my car back. Its Pre-Fl JDM Championship White, if anyone can get what I need please let me know, aswell as radiator and aircon unit. Thanks guys.

Twest,

[Nepolian]

As it turns out guys...My panel beater has been bullshitting me for the last month that my Front bar was in customs, when really. He CANT get one. Can anyone help me out here with sourcing all the front bumper parts..Im sick of this and just want my car back. Its Pre-Fl JDM Championship White, if anyone can get what I need please let me know, aswell as radiator and aircon unit. Thanks guys.

Twest,

Someone wrote here that the EU bar fits or the FL bar is a EU bar with a lip or something like that. Phil??

With the air con and radiator, it may be interchangeable with DC5, EU, ES etc......might need to hit google for that!

[Twest]

Someone wrote here that the EU bar fits or the FL bar is a EU bar with a lip or something like that. Phil??

With the air con and radiator, it may be interchangeable with DC5, EU, ES etc......might need to hit google for that!

I have heard that about the aircon and radiator..but everyone says different things so I'm not really sure.

[pair08]

As it turns out guys...My panel beater has been bullshitting me for the last month that my Front bar was in customs, when really. He CANT get one. Can anyone help me out here with sourcing all the front bumper parts..Im sick of this and just want my car back. Its Pre-Fl JDM Championship White, if anyone can get what I need please let me know, aswell as radiator and aircon unit. Thanks guys.

Twest,

http://www.japanparts.com/

try these guys, i got my grille and assorted clips off them. good customer service too. bit exxy but oh well

oh another note, just confirming the bulb size of headlights are H4?

[Philip Lee]

I finally had a good look at a FL bumper and it is a FL EU bumper with lower lip.

Hope this helps.

[Perry]

As it turns out guys...My panel beater has been bullshitting me for the last month that my Front bar was in customs, when really. He CANT get one. Can anyone help me out here with sourcing all the front bumper parts..Im sick of this and just want my car back. Its Pre-Fl JDM Championship White, if anyone can get what I need please let me know, aswell as radiator and aircon unit. Thanks guys.

Twest,

Twest if money isnt really an issue try Proconcept speak to Josh.

[mtonep3]

I saw a buddy club kit In for sale thread for our cars.. Maybe go for that ehhh???

[ekhybrid]

As it turns out guys...My panel beater has been bullshitting me for the last month that my Front bar was in customs, when really. He CANT get one. Can anyone help me out here with sourcing all the front bumper parts..Im sick of this and just want my car back. Its Pre-Fl JDM Championship White, if anyone can get what I need please let me know, aswell as radiator and aircon unit. Thanks guys.

Twest,

Are u going thru insurance for this repair?

[bigbaby0223]

same as AUMD DC5 and S2K

Thanks. But I am after some US made pads hence the question. I am not sure if the USDM S2K uses the same pads as AUDM or JDM S2K?

[wtfhax]

Hey guys just installed Injen CAI, and the sensor grommet they gave seems to be too small (and doesnt match the instruction diagram).. so when the sensor is in, the sensor sits loose. Is that normal for you guys? Also, where did you guys mount the ground wires, there seems to be nowhere to put them.. so I just left it in the stock position and put the vibra-mount and bracket over it..

[Mugen_B16B]

Thanks. But I am after some US made pads hence the question. I am not sure if the USDM S2K uses the same pads as AUDM or JDM S2K?
no difference US made or AU made, all do the same shit so just get some endless or green stuff locally, im assuming your thinking because its made in the US it must be better?

[pair08]

AHHHH

at long last, car finally got registered today after a 5 month wait.

woooooot ;)

[Perry]

AHHHH

at long last, car finally got registered today after a 5 month wait.

woooooot ;)

niceee now time to Mod the thing heheh