EP3 Type R

[Philip Lee]

AHHHH

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

woooooot ;)

yay. post some pic pls!!

[Mugen_B16B]

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..
yeh the gromit is shit but still works fine cause when there is suction it pulls the sensor in but no air is being pull from the the gromit and the reearthing just follow the instructions, unless u got very hard to see pics on ur instructions like i got lol

[KaZe86]

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..

my grommet was pretty loose aswell if i can remember the earthing part goes like under the front left headlight sorta there is a spot for it and it is like in the install papers pic mine was shit quality aswell but i was sitting there for about 10 mins thinking where it goes then found it

[pair08]

haha, can't post pics atm.
car is at mech getting mods put in ^_^

i can't believe vicroads is so stingy they don't even provide number plate screws. gave me some string instead. cheapo

[Philip Lee]

mods already? i seem to recall u have exhaust and intake lined up right?

[mtonep3]

haha, can't post pics atm.
car is at mech getting mods put in ^_^

i can't believe vicroads is so stingy they don't even provide number plate screws. gave me some string instead. cheapo

woaaah what mods u getting on....??? so fast

[pair08]

yeah the exhaust and intake getting put in atm. plus coils adjustment and car alingment etc.. car undercarriage needs a clean coz its full of salt lol

i was gonna do the stuff myself but i got lazy.

[bigbaby0223]

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?

Not that I think US made is better, just that I have only used two brands of brake pads, Brembo and Hawk. And I really like the Hawk pads, that's why. Thanks for clarifying!:thumbsup:

[Mugen_B16B]

well im guessing should be the same size as sk2 from US so just order the s2k size

[wtfhax]

yeh the gromit is shit but still works fine cause when there is suction it pulls the sensor in but no air is being pull from the the gromit and the reearthing just follow the instructions, unless u got very hard to see pics on ur instructions like i got lol


my grommet was pretty loose aswell if i can remember the earthing part goes like under the front left headlight sorta there is a spot for it and it is like in the install papers pic mine was shit quality aswell but i was sitting there for about 10 mins thinking where it goes then found it

Damn wish i read your replies before i went out and shoved my air sensor with a rubber hose and now it sits super super tight in the grommet lol! Hope this isn't bad... :zip:

[Mugen_B16B]

i reckon i would be better i guess, it would make sure it def doesnt come off and suck into fan

[SuperSteve]

Dam what are the odds ! I'm driving on the far left lane of a 3 lane road each way and a council worker working on the opposite side using the whipper snipper manage to fling a rock which manage to dodge 5 cars b4 hitting my car. I'm yet to inspect for damages :(

[Perry]

Dam what are the odds ! I'm driving on the far left lane of a 3 lane road each way and a council worker working on the opposite side using the whipper snipper manage to fling a rock which manage to dodge 5 cars b4 hitting my car. I'm yet to inspect for damages :(

As long your windscreen is fine you will be ok hint hint.

[Antv]

Just remembered that apart form the lsd, cams, ecu etc....only the jap EP3R had "TYPE R" logo on the front calipers. I knew there was something obvious I've forgotten to mention!!

Super Steve you can rest your mind at ease :)

i too am at ease now :thumbsup: :wave:

[ctones]

Hey guys, my red H's on my gun metal JDM EP3 rims are faded...

http://web.mac.com/ctones/redhcap.png

Any ideas of where to get replacements? Cheers buds..

[Mugen_B16B]

ebay has em

[pair08]

hi guys,


any idea how to take apart the back plastic bits around the trunk so I can adjust my coils T_T

lol

[Perry]

hi guys,


any idea how to take apart the back plastic bits around the trunk so I can adjust my coils T_T

lol

All u need to do is to take the small plastic trim that cover the coil. Hard to explain
1. first put the 2 back seats down
2. You should be able to see the middle trim when the seats are down the covers it right next the middle trim just give it a small pull it should come off.

[Philip Lee]

All u need to do is to take the small plastic trim that cover the coil. Hard to explain
1. first put the 2 back seats down
2. You should be able to see the middle trim when the seats are down the covers it right next the middle trim just give it a small pull it should come off.

there are 2 small round plugs (1 each side) u need to pull out b4 u pull the trim off.

to do that, use something to push the inside circle in and it should be free to pull the plugs off.

[wtfhax]

does anyone know where to get the clips used for the front bar? Repco and supercheap dont have it... Probably have to go to a honda dealer?

[Mugen_B16B]

oem honda only for those

[Philip Lee]

Yeah dealer only and bloody expensive too

[mtonep3]

Hey you guys know if the us civic si ep3 has same engine mounts as us? Thx

[Mugen_B16B]

yeh same mounts, same goes for all dc5/s/r

[pair08]

there are 2 small round plugs (1 each side) u need to pull out b4 u pull the trim off.

to do that, use something to push the inside circle in and it should be free to pull the plugs off.

thanks philip and perry.
got em :)

[mtonep3]

yeh same mounts, same goes for all dc5/s/r

Aw k thanks! I think I'll be getting a set of back and sides but I dunno if I should change the front, what you guys think?
Especially currency is so good atm, good time to buy from the u.s.

[pair08]

Aw k thanks! I think I'll be getting a set of back and sides but I dunno if I should change the front, what you guys think?
Especially currency is so good atm, good time to buy from the u.s.

imo sides and back should be fine.

but... as mentioned heaps of the time the car vibrates a lot more haha, just something to think about if your getting solid mounts .

[Mugen_B16B]

better then breaking ur stock mounts over and over, and no need for front engine mount unless ur gonna turbo

[NightRyder]

Hey all, any sydney meet happening? :D

I'm back! :)

[c01567]

Hey guys, just got an ep3r today thought i'd say hi! prev car was a DC2r. :wave:

The cars alot better as a daily with alot more torque and real room in the back. Car's also smaller and easier to park

In syd =).

Also, anyone interested in a Fujitsubo RM01A? exhaust is not my thing :S would be interested in trading for stock jdm EP3 exhaust + cash :P

[Mugen_B16B]

welcome ep3 brother!

[pair08]

Hey guys, just got an ep3r today thought i'd say hi! prev car was a DC2r. :wave:

The cars alot better as a daily with alot more torque and real room in the back. Car's also smaller and easier to park

In syd =).

Also, anyone interested in a Fujitsubo RM01A? exhaust is not my thing :S would be interested in trading for stock jdm EP3 exhaust + cash :P

good on ya mate. ep3 are great cars :)

[Philip Lee]

Another from Sydney, welcome!

We need more from Brisbane hehe

[Perry]

Hey all, any sydney meet happening? :D

I'm back! :)

Where did u go?

[derby23]

Another from Sydney, welcome!

We need more from Brisbane hehe

I'll get there...eventually :)

[NightRyder]

china

Where did u go?

[Rai-C]

HEY! c01567, check your pm inbox =D

[Perry]

china

Oh where in China?

[Philip Lee]

I'll get there...eventually :)

Buy early and enjoy early lol

[Mugen_B16B]

yes buy mine:D

[derby23]

yes buy mine:D

then there would be one less ep3 owner in brisbane..right?

[pair08]

anyone have any opinions on the buddy club header?

jesus its so hot today T_T

[Perry]

We should have a ep3 photo shoot anyone interested?

[NightRyder]

Perry, I was in Guangzhou, had a good time, though cold! :)

I'm up for a shoot, as in photoshoot that is, not the other...LOL... :p

[denrie]

I'm in for the photoshoot, when is it?

[Perry]

Perry, I was in Guangzhou, had a good time, though cold! :)

I'm up for a shoot, as in photoshoot that is, not the other...LOL... :p

ohhh really visiting relo's or just a tourist thing.

I'll discuss this with Paul and others to see when is everyone free.

[SuperSteve]

plan it perry yo da man !

[bigbaby0223]

Really struggling with whether or not to powder coat my EP3 wheels into matte black, just want to see what everyone thinks. Thanks!

[Perry]

plan it perry yo da man !

Ok ok who's free this or next week?

[c01567]

thinking of changing the ep3 back to stock height. currently on stech tein springs.

any thoughts?

[Philip Lee]

thinking of changing the ep3 back to stock height. currently on stech tein springs.

any thoughts?

err what's the reason u wanna change back to stock?

[c01567]

just convenience, i'm not used to having a low car, my old dc2r was stock height.

how low are you guys running for street day to day use?

[tang(oO)]

how much lower are the tien springs?

[Philip Lee]

i'm on SS but i'm not too low. my car measures around 64cm from top of guard to ground.

doesn't scrap anything but i have 18" wheels with 225/40/18 so the car is raised slightly.

[c01567]

tein springs are around 1.5" lower... its mainly cos of the after market exhaust i think that it sits pretty low
clearance looks like 10cm

[white_ep3_civic]

tein springs are around 1.5" lower... its mainly cos of the after market exhaust i think that it sits pretty low
clearance looks like 10cm

I pretty sure mine 1.5" lower (20mm) n the exhaust does scrub a bit. Just gotta be careful over speed humps.

[Perry]

thinking of changing the ep3 back to stock height. currently on stech tein springs.

any thoughts?

Im not sure how low mine is but if your measure from the outer tyre to the guard front is 1 finger space gap and rear is 1/2 finger space for a me its a good clearance since my car was dump on its asss before.

[Rai-C]

if we have a photoshoot please let me know cos im a little bit of a photography guy lol

[blk_shadow]

anyone here knows how to pull the door trims off? need to adjust my window glass on the reg, they r a bit loose atm.

thx guys

[pair08]

random question boys, just wondering if you c-package boys have a light/s near your windscreen (so you can see your cup holders and shit at night) or is it just the middle lights which turn on when your doors open?

[Philip Lee]

If u mean map lights for driver and front passenger, then yes we have a pair near the windscreen.

[Philip Lee]

anyone here knows how to pull the door trims off? need to adjust my window glass on the reg, they r a bit loose atm.

thx guys

Push the silver trim off from the door handles, there is a small hole at the base where u can use a hex key to push the silver trim out. Which then exposed some screws. U need to undo those screws, then pull off the black trim near the mirrors. Do that very carefully as the clips snap very easily. Then check if there is screw near the silver door catch thing, undo them if there are some and I should be able to pull the door trim off.

Pull from the bottom and side, there should be a few clips around and make sure u don't damage them. Then u should be able to lift the trim off the top. Also make sure the door catch is clear. U will then need to unplug the power window plug and the trim should now be free.

[pair08]

If u mean map lights for driver and front passenger, then yes we have a pair near the windscreen.

jesus i miss those lights bad. always fumble for my remote. hopefully my h/u will brighten things up.

guess this 'super racing spec' is more then just privacy glass and power windows :P

[white_ep3_civic]

anyone here knows how to pull the door trims off? need to adjust my window glass on the reg, they r a bit loose atm.

thx guys

There should also be a few more screws in the lower part of the black handle of the door trim. I think there is about 6 - 8 screws in total

[mtonep3]

Ey anyone got defi gauges?? I'm looking to get some when I go hk next week... Any idea if tere is a defi hood cover for ep3??

[Philip Lee]

Ey anyone got defi gauges?? I'm looking to get some when I go hk next week... Any idea if tere is a defi hood cover for ep3??

no defi hood cover for EP3 as far as i know.

maybe get DIN gauge if u wanna integrate them.

[Perry]

Ey anyone got defi gauges?? I'm looking to get some when I go hk next week... Any idea if tere is a defi hood cover for ep3??

Most guys in HK dont use hood cover they use the gauge holders which you can purchase from the parts shops.

[mizone]

anyone know what is the max depth for speakers i can fit in the doors without modifications?

i removed the trim once before, and forgot to note down the size. I have gathers speakers.

[tang(oO)]

has anyone got hasport engine mounts in their ep3? any comments on ride comfort? i heard it gets softer over time is this true?

[mtonep3]

Most guys in HK dont use hood cover they use the gauge holders which you can purchase from the parts shops.

Nice! You know the best place to get parts? Without travelling too far, and got good price too.. Any sugestions?

[Perry]

Nice! You know the best place to get parts? Without travelling too far, and got good price too.. Any sugestions?

If your after 2nd parts u have to travel out of MK now unfortunetly or grab a mag from the magazine stand option mag or something like that they usually list the parts there.
If your after new parts some shops in MK might sell them.

[Philip Lee]

but i'd imagine MK prices aren't cheap......

TKW has a few shops or u'll have to travell to YL.


has anyone got hasport engine mounts in their ep3? any comments on ride comfort? i heard it gets softer over time is this true?

i dun have hasport but i have engine mount inserts (which is less hardcore) and u only really notice the vibration when u stop, however u'll hear a lot more rattles and they tend to come and go depends on the rpm.

[mtonep3]

Aw k I heard usually mk shops are over priced like top racing. Will have to find someone to take me to YL. That seems like the place to go..
The 2nd hand parts for sale in options, are they private sales or via shops??

[air23box]

Aw k I heard usually mk shops are over priced like top racing. Will have to find someone to take me to YL. That seems like the place to go..
The 2nd hand parts for sale in options, are they private sales or via shops??

places in MK are just normal prices.....dun the exchange rate between Jap Yen and HKD.......plus you need to know them to get some good price....

If you travel to YL you really need to know where to go...there are million of places have 2nd hand parts but not everyone have parts for EP3.......and if you are just some random ppl walk in believe me their price ain't cheap too.....unless you know them......

[blk_shadow]

Push the silver trim off from the door handles, there is a small hole at the base where u can use a hex key to push the silver trim out. Which then exposed some screws. U need to undo those screws, then pull off the black trim near the mirrors. Do that very carefully as the clips snap very easily. Then check if there is screw near the silver door catch thing, undo them if there are some and I should be able to pull the door trim off.

Pull from the bottom and side, there should be a few clips around and make sure u don't damage them. Then u should be able to lift the trim off the top. Also make sure the door catch is clear. U will then need to unplug the power window plug and the trim should now be free.


There should also be a few more screws in the lower part of the black handle of the door trim. I think there is about 6 - 8 screws in total

thx guys!

[wtfhax]

Hey friends, are camber bolts the only way to adjust front camber on stock sussy? Anybody know where to get some aswell?

[tang(oO)]

but i'd imagine MK prices aren't cheap......

TKW has a few shops or u'll have to travell to YL.



i dun have hasport but i have engine mount inserts (which is less hardcore) and u only really notice the vibration when u stop, however u'll hear a lot more rattles and they tend to come and go depends on the rpm.

Fair enough. i really like the oem mounts its just that they break all the time....

Sorry if i sound like a newb but like when you say insert do u mean diy poly inserts? or like actual proper aftermarket inserts?

[Philip Lee]

^ I have energy suspension engine mount inserts.

[Mugen_B16B]

has anyone got hasport engine mounts in their ep3? any comments on ride comfort? i heard it gets softer over time is this true?

im pretty sure they dont get any softer, ive had mine for awhile and still the same, if they were to get softer then wats the point in hasport innovative etc making stronger engine mounts if there gonna get soft again? prob best go with poly inserts like phillip

if u want the softest ones id be looking at 60A, 70 + will kill u unless u wanna track. if i were u go for the 60A, hasport only make 62A so id be a tiny bit more stiff but i doubt id be that noticable

[mizone]

i have headers installed with a loud exhuast, I want to be rid of the loud exhaust and was wondering if I could keep the headers and use the stock exhaust, or am i better off leaving it until i can afford a fujitsubo exhaust?

[Philip Lee]

what headers do u have?

[Mugen_B16B]

just get a high flow cat on stock exhaust with ur headers, should be fine until u can get enough for rmo1a, maybe u should try the new range from j's racing?

[tang(oO)]

im pretty sure they dont get any softer, ive had mine for awhile and still the same, if they were to get softer then wats the point in hasport innovative etc making stronger engine mounts if there gonna get soft again? prob best go with poly inserts like phillip

if u want the softest ones id be looking at 60A, 70 + will kill u unless u wanna track. if i were u go for the 60A, hasport only make 62A so id be a tiny bit more stiff but i doubt id be that noticable

Thanks! yeh i heard that they dont go full soft but sort of smooth out or rattle less kinda thing

[Philip Lee]

1 more thing i forgot to mention.

apart from rattle noise, the car seems louder after installing inserts. i have spoon street muffler which is quite quiet and i dont know who bad it will be if u have loud exhaust.

[white_ep3_civic]

Hi guys I recently got buddyclub racing spec coil overs installed in my car and there is a clunking sound whenever I come 2 a complete stop or excellerate hard. I've checked over all the bolts and they seem tight. I think it mainly the fronts that do this. Is it normal? Or is it the camber tops making the noise? Thanks

[tang(oO)]

1 more thing i forgot to mention.

apart from rattle noise, the car seems louder after installing inserts. i have spoon street muffler which is quite quiet and i dont know who bad it will be if u have loud exhaust.

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

[tang(oO)]

Hi guys I recently got buddyclub racing spec coil overs installed in my car and there is a clunking sound whenever I come 2 a complete stop or excellerate hard. I've checked over all the bolts and they seem tight. I think it mainly the fronts that do this. Is it normal? Or is it the camber tops making the noise? Thanks

are these second hand? if they are they could be knocking

[white_ep3_civic]

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

No I bought them new and were installed by the sane place I bought them from

[Philip Lee]

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

This depends on your car. For mine, under 5000rpm was ok but over that is quite loud. It will be better if the window is open tho.

[Mugen_B16B]

saw a ep3 today in toowong, anyone here???

[ekhybrid]

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

i have a stock exhaust and its much louder on the inside
cant see it being louder from the outside with inserts

[Twest]

Are u going thru insurance for this repair?

Yes, I am going through insurance for this repair...and they have provided me with a stupid shitty slow Corolla...I'm just trying to see whether I can find the part myself and pay the panel beater any difference to just get my car ASAP...It's been out for 2 months now.

twest,

[c01567]

hey guys i'm thinking of getting new tyres currently running 205/45/17 on the stock rims
is it ok to run 215/45/17 on the front and 205 on the rear?

[ekhybrid]

check your pm twest

[SuperSteve]

hey guys i'm thinking of getting new tyres currently running 205/45/17 on the stock rims
is it ok to run 215/45/17 on the front and 205 on the rear?

sorry to say mate but if u search u should b able to find that people ( including myself) are running 215/45/17 on the stock rim

[pair08]

hi guys,

i know this is pretty stupid considering i have the only non-cpackage ep3 lol...

but the other night, the window lever (to open and close the window) fell off and when i put it back on, i forgot the base. any idea on how to take it off now T_T (note this is not power windows, its the manual windy thingo)

cheeers

[c01567]

sorry to say mate but if u search u should b able to find that people ( including myself) are running 215/45/17 on the stock rim

i was more asking about using wider tyres on one axle than the other

[SuperSteve]

i was more asking about using wider tyres on one axle than the other

no i dont see any problem. If you choose to put thicker at the front for that bit of extra grip by all means go for it. Howeva when i was looking up tyre sizes when i was shopping for some rubber i found out that the 205/45/17 was more expensive then the 215/45/17 nfi why. Weird

[SuperSteve]

Hi guys I recently got buddyclub racing spec coil overs installed in my car and there is a clunking sound whenever I come 2 a complete stop or excellerate hard. I've checked over all the bolts and they seem tight. I think it mainly the fronts that do this. Is it normal? Or is it the camber tops making the noise? Thanks

i use to have noises with my RSD's after driving for awhile, they just kept loosening up a lil and just needed abit of tightening. Just take it back to where u got them installed and show them the noise. They problem didnt tighten something up enough. Also check that ur spring doesnt freely spin. It should sit pretty firm in the coilover because if its not and when u turn the spring turns and move hence creating a annoying noise :S BUT i could b wrong ! lol Best get it checked out by the people that installed them

[mizone]

what headers do u have?

Tri y 4-2-2 headers with skunk2 exhaust



just get a high flow cat on stock exhaust with ur headers, should be fine until u can get enough for rmo1a, maybe u should try the new range from j's racing?

How much are rm01's going for these days?



Or alternatively, anyone want to swap my skunk2 with something more quieter?

I love the sound, but as an everyday car waking up the entire unit complex every morning is no longer sustainable.

[c01567]

no i dont see any problem. If you choose to put thicker at the front for that bit of extra grip by all means go for it. Howeva when i was looking up tyre sizes when i was shopping for some rubber i found out that the 205/45/17 was more expensive then the 215/45/17 nfi why. Weird

Thanks dude, i think its cos theres alot more 215 oem rims areound, 205 is a bit narrow for normal 17's

[aaronng edit: No advertising/selling for newcomers

[Mugen_B16B]

genuine one???

[Philip Lee]

^ I thought u are selling your car? Lol

[Philip Lee]

Tri y 4-2-2 headers with skunk2 exhaust




How much are rm01's going for these days?



Or alternatively, anyone want to swap my skunk2 with something more quieter?

I love the sound, but as an everyday car waking up the entire unit complex every morning is no longer sustainable.

no silencer for skunk2??

Rm01s around $1200 from traders.

[KaZe86]

buddy club RSD on my ep3 was fine no noises what so ever me and the guys installed them aswell only problem i had on them were they didint go low enough... =/ other then that was happy with them

could be loose bolts or spring movement but yeah not sure make sure tops are tight and just double check everything

or just get someone that does suspensions to check it out or the guy you got that installed it

[Mugen_B16B]

^ I thought u are selling your car? Lol

hahaha yeh but nothin wrong with asking hahaha i might add it on

[c01567]

genuine one???

of course! :P

[Rai-C]

how much!

[white_ep3_civic]

buddy club RSD on my ep3 was fine no noises what so ever me and the guys installed them aswell only problem i had on them were they didint go low enough... =/ other then that was happy with them

could be loose bolts or spring movement but yeah not sure make sure tops are tight and just double check everything

or just get someone that does suspensions to check it out or the guy you got that installed it

Ah k thanks. I will have 2 check the springs.

[Perry]

spotted a fellow ep3 at Kingsgrove this afternoon anyone here?

[JohnO]

hey guys finally looking into getting a ep3! :D waiting for the next one to come in at img next week or the one after for a test drive and hopefully get it. opted for a s2k/dc5r to avoiding another lux car but nah i started with a civic gonna drive another civic ahahas. both those cars were appealing but after looking at ep3s around sydney, the body grew on me. rarity or so is what i think is good about it not many around unlike dc5's for the same price.

anything i should be looking out for ? i mainly know of the package c and probably need to buy new mounts is that right?

[c01567]

http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134247

=)

[JohnO]

thanks buddy

[k0e1]

spotted a fellow ep3 at Kingsgrove this afternoon anyone here?

probably one if you saw me on canterbury road

[Perry]

probably one if you saw me on canterbury road

Did you beep at me?

[Mugen_B16B]

hahaha have u guys been following the fd2r vs fn2r thread which just got closed?? i lol'd so much when fasthonda compared a ep3 to a megane rs26 lol

[Perry]

hahaha have u guys been following the fd2r vs fn2r thread which just got closed?? i lol'd so much when fasthonda compared a ep3 to a megane rs26 lol

Nah I haven't I only read like the first page than gave up. Interesting video though on the straight fd2r picks up speed pretty quick.

[Philip Lee]

hahaha have u guys been following the fd2r vs fn2r thread which just got closed?? i lol'd so much when fasthonda compared a ep3 to a megane rs26 lol

haha let it go mate, that thread is locked for a reason.

but i still lolol hard....

[Perry]

haha let it go mate, that thread is locked for a reason.

but i still lolol hard....


LOL I might have a browse through it later.

[Philip Lee]

LOL I might have a browse through it later.

only if u're bored tho. it was a classis case of "everyone jumping on a FN2 owner who talked BS to justisfy his purchase"......

[Perry]

only if u're bored tho. it was a classis case of "everyone jumping on a FN2 owner who talked BS to justisfy his purchase"......


ohh one of those ones ill pass than.

[mtonep3]

It's what happens when someone starts talking shit about other peoples cars... When they the one driving something worse lol! But it was funny.. An ep3 as a bread van hahahahhahahahahahaha makes me proud

[pair08]

bread vans are sick man ;)

[Philip Lee]

getting back OT.

for ppl who run inverted tie rod end, do you have play on the steering wheel after a while?? (read that on clubRSX forum), has it been reliable? does it need regular maintenance? do they really improve handling?

i am running Tein SS and lowered by 2cm (running 225/40/18 so only 1 finger gap between guard). the car starts to develop slight clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel at low speed. before the SS, the clicking noise barely happened. i think my steering rack need some lube but i wonder if i should also get some tie rod ends to reduce the steering arm angle to reduce stressing the steering rack. however after doing some research, it seems the rod ends will wear and develop play in the steering.

i think my car doesn't have bad bump steer but it definitely tramlines a bit. will get wheel alignment sorted once the springs have settled and if i should get tie rod ends, i'd rather get it done b4 alignment to save $$.

also anyone installed steering arm bracket?? do we need to replace the washers and rings? can we buy them locally?

thanks

[Nepolian]

Syd guys up for a cruise/photoshoot/yum yum this weekend?

[Rai-C]

sundays a no-go for me.. got a work-related outing to jamberoo hahah

so i have brown juice all over my engine mount, this thread tells me it means my mount is munted. suggestions? how much is a stock set of DC5/EP3 engine mounts just for reference?

[Rai-C]

its my drivers side mount btw

[Nepolian]

can prob pick oem for 50-100 buckaroo 2nd hand. wash that oil off. It stains!

[Rai-C]

the whole set or just that side? yeah.. any stain in my bay is very unwelcome lol that sh*t was cleaned ASAP.

[Nepolian]

Usually just the one mount. You never know! Just ask around someone's bound to have one laying around!

FYI if you didn't know. Its the same as DC5!

[Mugen_B16B]

pm g-stick, hes got 2 sets to chose from

[NightRyder]

All for it! :)


Syd guys up for a cruise/photoshoot/yum yum this weekend?

[white_ep3_civic]

Just Saw an ep3 on Camden valley way any1 here?

[denrie]

I don't know if I'm free on Saturday but Sunday I am. Saturday I might be free from afternoon. If not then I'll come for dinner.

[blk_shadow]

wash that oil off. It stains!

what do you usually use to clean that oil? just curious

[SuperSteve]

Syd guys up for a cruise/photoshoot/yum yum this weekend?

u up for another eating challenge mate ? :p bring it !

[SuperSteve]

getting back OT.

for ppl who run inverted tie rod end, do you have play on the steering wheel after a while?? (read that on clubRSX forum), has it been reliable? does it need regular maintenance? do they really improve handling?

i am running Tein SS and lowered by 2cm (running 225/40/18 so only 1 finger gap between guard). the car starts to develop slight clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel at low speed. before the SS, the clicking noise barely happened. i think my steering rack need some lube but i wonder if i should also get some tie rod ends to reduce the steering arm angle to reduce stressing the steering rack. however after doing some research, it seems the rod ends will wear and develop play in the steering.

i think my car doesn't have bad bump steer but it definitely tramlines a bit. will get wheel alignment sorted once the springs have settled and if i should get tie rod ends, i'd rather get it done b4 alignment to save $$.

also anyone installed steering arm bracket?? do we need to replace the washers and rings? can we buy them locally?

thanks

Hey philz,

Like i was talking to you b4 when u were down in sydney im also after the brackets and all i can find on the net is the one for the rsx. I read alot about the inverted and even though it seems no one in australia has had any problems im still paranoid about putting my set on. Ahhhh, everytime i look at the angles of my tie rods it makes me scared, i gotta do something >_< i did read about people putting mods on their inverted tie rod ends to stop dust and dirt getting into the ball joint. That might help abit

[Jibz]

getting back OT.

for ppl who run inverted tie rod end, do you have play on the steering wheel after a while?? (read that on clubRSX forum), has it been reliable? does it need regular maintenance? do they really improve handling?

i am running Tein SS and lowered by 2cm (running 225/40/18 so only 1 finger gap between guard). the car starts to develop slight clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel at low speed. before the SS, the clicking noise barely happened. i think my steering rack need some lube but i wonder if i should also get some tie rod ends to reduce the steering arm angle to reduce stressing the steering rack. however after doing some research, it seems the rod ends will wear and develop play in the steering.

i think my car doesn't have bad bump steer but it definitely tramlines a bit. will get wheel alignment sorted once the springs have settled and if i should get tie rod ends, i'd rather get it done b4 alignment to save $$.

also anyone installed steering arm bracket?? do we need to replace the washers and rings? can we buy them locally?

thanks

I got the bracket delivered just yesterday so when I find time to put it in, I'll let you guys know how it is. its not exactly cheap and installation may not be exactly easy, either. I'm going to be ordering new washers and o-rings for it too, possibly new OEM tie rod ends too.

BTW, bump steer is not when the steering wheel moves as a result of hitting bumps on the road. Bump steer is when the suspension compresses/rebounds and any change in toe that occurs as a result, so much so that the cars trajectory is altered. (Thats the gist of it, from what I gathered)

Hope that helps!

[Rai-C]

Just Saw an ep3 on Camden valley way any1 here?

meee lol on my way to ingleburn! didnt see another ep3 but? what were u in?

[Rai-C]

Usually just the one mount. You never know! Just ask around someone's bound to have one laying around!

FYI if you didn't know. Its the same as DC5!

do you have any spares george :) lol fkk im dropping nuts if i blow another one and my engine just drops or something

[Mugen_B16B]

do you have any spares george :) lol fkk im dropping nuts if i blow another one and my engine just drops or something
dw i broke 2 sets on that right side, its one of the first to go, y not get some innovative or mugen mounts, mugens are soft and comfy

[mizone]

no silencer for skunk2??

Rm01s around $1200 from traders.

It does have a silencer, at idle its pretty quiet as I can sneak home late at night without waking the neighbours, but from a cold start, the first few mins as the engine is warming up is too loud for the mornings.

Will I most likely experience the same problem from a Fujitsubo, I've never heard it from a cold start before?

[pair08]

the rm01a is quiet as.. sounds pretty stock until WOT

[Rai-C]

dw i broke 2 sets on that right side, its one of the first to go, y not get some innovative or mugen mounts, mugens are soft and comfy

i was looking into hasports, i was advised they were the best for that 'sporty feel' and mugen mounts.. i wouldn't know the first place to look for them lol id love some mugen mounts, i heard theyre super durable too

[Philip Lee]

Hey philz,

Like i was talking to you b4 when u were down in sydney im also after the brackets and all i can find on the net is the one for the rsx. I read alot about the inverted and even though it seems no one in australia has had any problems im still paranoid about putting my set on. Ahhhh, everytime i look at the angles of my tie rods it makes me scared, i gotta do something >_< i did read about people putting mods on their inverted tie rod ends to stop dust and dirt getting into the ball joint. That might help abit

thanks for your comment Steve.

i am trying to keep the factory tie rod end if i can so probably bracket is the way to go (may as well get this when i grease the rack). i'd wait for Jibz's comment when he is done.

[Philip Lee]

I got the bracket delivered just yesterday so when I find time to put it in, I'll let you guys know how it is. its not exactly cheap and installation may not be exactly easy, either. I'm going to be ordering new washers and o-rings for it too, possibly new OEM tie rod ends too.

BTW, bump steer is not when the steering wheel moves as a result of hitting bumps on the road. Bump steer is when the suspension compresses/rebounds and any change in toe that occurs as a result, so much so that the cars trajectory is altered. (Thats the gist of it, from what I gathered)

Hope that helps!

thanks mate. please keep us posted.

if u don't mind, how much did the bracket cost shipped? did u buy from 0857 off clubRSX? also please let us know what washers and o-rings u got. very much appreciated.

yeah i'm aware what constitute bump steer. at the moment, the handling seems predictable so i'm not too concern but i know my alignment isn't ideal as i did a temp one after installing coilovers and waiting for the springs to settle.

cheers

[Rai-C]

thanks to this thread, i know exactly what phillip lee and supersteve are talking about.. wow ive come such a long way LOL THANKS GOYS :) <3 LOL

[SuperSteve]

I got the bracket delivered just yesterday so when I find time to put it in, I'll let you guys know how it is. its not exactly cheap and installation may not be exactly easy, either. I'm going to be ordering new washers and o-rings for it too, possibly new OEM tie rod ends too.

BTW, bump steer is not when the steering wheel moves as a result of hitting bumps on the road. Bump steer is when the suspension compresses/rebounds and any change in toe that occurs as a result, so much so that the cars trajectory is altered. (Thats the gist of it, from what I gathered)

Hope that helps!

awesome jibs please let us know how it goes :D im looking forward to ur next comment :D:D:D if all goes well i will definately b doing this

[white_ep3_civic]

meee lol on my way to ingleburn! didnt see another ep3 but? what were u in?

Yeh I wasn't in my ep3 i was in a taxi comin home from the airport and seen u drive past

[Mugen_B16B]

i was looking into hasports, i was advised they were the best for that 'sporty feel' and mugen mounts.. i wouldn't know the first place to look for them lol id love some mugen mounts, i heard theyre super durable too
all the same bro, hasport, innoavative, avid u name it all the same, they use either 60A 70A or 80A bushings the lower the softer they are so for street 60A would be best, 80A if ur goin high HP and track racing etc while mugens feel like stock just stronger so they wont leak and crack

take a ride in another ep3 members car with 60a mounts and u will see

[Philip Lee]

hey Mugen, fancy a meet on Monday night? i'll be going to meet on the southside (other forum). u wanna come?

[Mugen_B16B]

where is it at phil?

[Philip Lee]

^ PM sent.

[Mugen_B16B]

cheers phil

[Rai-C]

urgent question because the guy who's giving them to me needs to know asap! lol
the coilovers im getting are purple and yellow, the brand says 'augosto' or some crap and the front ones dont look damper adjustable but the rear ones have wierd damper adjuster thingos lol what brand are they? and more importantly..

GO OR NO GO?

[Rai-C]

all the same bro, hasport, innoavative, avid u name it all the same, they use either 60A 70A or 80A bushings the lower the softer they are so for street 60A would be best, 80A if ur goin high HP and track racing etc while mugens feel like stock just stronger so they wont leak and crack

take a ride in another ep3 members car with 60a mounts and u will see

so i gotta wait for some hasports to come in.. any danger driving around with an effed mount?

[white_ep3_civic]

so i gotta wait for some hasports to come in.. any danger driving around with an effed mount?

I can't imagine that there is any danger mine was broken 4 about a month or so. The only annoying thing was selecting gears was a pain. I eventually got hasports and it has made a massive difference

[mtonep3]

urgent question because the guy who's giving them to me needs to know asap! lol
the coilovers im getting are purple and yellow, the brand says 'augosto' or some crap and the front ones dont look damper adjustable but the rear ones have wierd damper adjuster thingos lol what brand are they? and more importantly..

GO OR NO GO?

If ur not sure, then i'd say dont go. u dont want to get anything ddodgy...
but the brand might be aragosta? i think they are quite good brand for coilovers.

[air23box]

urgent question because the guy who's giving them to me needs to know asap! lol
the coilovers im getting are purple and yellow, the brand says 'augosto' or some crap and the front ones dont look damper adjustable but the rear ones have wierd damper adjuster thingos lol what brand are they? and more importantly..

GO OR NO GO?

The Aragosta company was founded thirty years ago in the Netherlands. Following a series of setbacks, it was taken over by the Belgian company Suspension Technics which continues to produce shock absorbers today.

Originally, most of the production was for motocross and GP racing bikes, two disciplines in which we became world leader.

Building upon this success, we subsequently expanded our product range. Today, all types of vehicle can be fitted with our shock absorbers. We are present at National and Worlds Rally championships, in Autocross, Kartcross and Touring car events. We even set records in the Paris-Dakar Rally, in both the T1 and T2 categories.
http://www.tpl.co.jp/flash/aragosta/index.html
http://www.aragosta-suspension.com/

[Mugen_B16B]

so i gotta wait for some hasports to come in.. any danger driving around with an effed mount?
i wouldnt really drive around with an effed up mount, cause if u feel like u want to vtec and left off ur engine will hit ur firewall cause ur rear isnt as strong anymore cause ur hydrolic mount is fked

[Nepolian]

Anyone here going/wanna go to the SHIFT track day on 29/03/10?

$170 is not bad!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126471

[SuperSteve]

i wouldnt really drive around with an effed up mount, cause if u feel like u want to vtec and left off ur engine will hit ur firewall cause ur rear isnt as strong anymore cause ur hydrolic mount is fked

yeah u would vtec wouldnt u ! u hoon !

[SuperSteve]

Anyone here going/wanna go to the SHIFT track day on 29/03/10?

$170 is not bad!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126471

hehe i dont know. I wouldnt mind rocking up again and taking the chances like last time and only being us there hahaha !

[Nepolian]

hehe i dont know. I wouldnt mind rocking up again and taking the chances like last time and only being us there hahaha !

Due to Oran Park closing, drive on days are limited now :(

Have a look at their calender now....very different to last time we looked!

[NightRyder]

hey that doesn't sound too bad, might come to this!

might as well put my membership to good use again..

need to get myself a helmet!

[Nepolian]

hey that doesn't sound too bad, might come to this!

might as well put my membership to good use again..

need to get myself a helmet!

I have one for you to borrow :)

We still up for coffee.......this weekend?

[NightRyder]

You have a spare?..

Indeed, coffee on Sunday morning?


I have one for you to borrow :)

We still up for coffee.......this weekend?

[Nepolian]

You have a spare?..

Indeed, coffee on Sunday morning?

You can call it that. Remember I had to get another one just for Eastern Creek!

Sunday morning.......I'm good for that!

[ekhybrid]

Anyone here going/wanna go to the SHIFT track day on 29/03/10?

$170 is not bad!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126471

damn right after the f1 weekend :(

[Mugen_B16B]

yeah u would vtec wouldnt u ! u hoon !
lol steve not this again hahaha lets make it clear now ok lol

supersteve = hoon leader, me = hoon follower :p

[Perry]

Wooohooo just met another EP3 owner in Sydney. It's a she as well hehehe

[NightRyder]

care to share?.. :)


Wooohooo just met another EP3 owner in Sydney. It's a she as well hehehe

[Perry]

care to share?.. :)

She is our assistant store Manager at one of our stores. NA-158

[SuperSteve]

she member of forum yet ?? should of told her to check out this thread :)

[Perry]

she member of forum yet ?? should of told her to check out this thread :)

She's in a meeting at the moment so I'll speak to her soon about us heheheh

[SuperSteve]

She's in a meeting at the moment so I'll speak to her soon about us heheheh

yeahhhhhhh boiiiiiiiiiiii ! ! ! to her about sunday's meet and greet aswell :D:D:D and how Mugen_B16B is a hoon ! ! haha

[Perry]

yeahhhhhhh boiiiiiiiiiiii ! ! ! to her about sunday's meet and greet aswell :D:D:D and how Mugen_B16B is a hoon ! ! haha


She's from the Mt druit area laaa dont know if she will come that far ill try. to be continued Steve your the Hoon LORD now.

[SuperSteve]

hmm i think ive seen them plates b4 around the mt druid area b4. I sure a guy owns it :S she stole it ! ! hehe jokes

[Perry]

hmm i think ive seen them plates b4 around the mt druid area b4. I sure a guy owns it :S she stole it ! ! hehe jokes


Nah its hers she's into cars too hehehe she bought it off a importer from Five Dock.

[Philip Lee]

all these chats about a chick and no pic? lol

love to see more chicks like the EP3.

my wife sat in my car for the 2nd time since i had it and she loves it and told me not to sell it.

[Perry]

all these chats about a chick and no pic? lol

love to see more chicks like the EP3.

my wife sat in my car for the 2nd time since i had it and she loves it and told me not to sell it.

AHAHAHAHAH pics will come soon.

[denrie]

Yeah it's my friend Reese. Her EP is mint and bought it cheap :)

[SuperSteve]

awesome denrie :D make sure u make her come to ep3 cruises and meets :D or even a track day.

[Perry]

Yeah it's my friend Reese. Her EP is mint and bought it cheap :)

That's her.. had a feeling you will know her. It's clean dude man i want visors on my car now.

[Philip Lee]

That's her.. had a feeling you will know her. It's clean dude man i want visors on my car now.

visors are good for look but makes the a pillar blind spot bigger.

[NightRyder]

Nice to see more chicks in EP3's. :)


Steve, all this name calling of you being a hoon, I don't think you're a hoon, you don't seem to be the type... :)

Perry, I think one or more of the traders here sell the visors.

Phil, how long does it take to drive up to Brissy from Sydney?...11hrs you reckon?

[NightRyder]

Hey guys,
another Coffee Meet to be up soon for this Sunday 24th January.

But thought I'd throw the option of another potential place to consider for coffee. That is, Parramatta Park?
Reason: Seeing some of the other EP3 owners are out west, thought this idea of another venue might also suit as it may be closer.

I personally am happy either way. :)

Anyway, majority will rule, so please indicate which you guys prefer.

1. Homebush

OR

2. Parramatta Park

[Philip Lee]

Phil, how long does it take to drive up to Brissy from Sydney?...11hrs you reckon?

i drove alone last time and did 4 stops in total (1 x lunch, 1 x refuel, 2 x toilet break/rest). i left from Bondi at around 7:30am and arrived home (Brisbane southside) around 6pm. i reckon 11.5 hours (factor in day light saving time).

u coming up in your EP3?

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys,
another Coffee Meet to be up soon for this Sunday 24th January.

But thought I'd throw the option of another potential place to consider for coffee. That is, Parramatta Park?
Reason: Seeing some of the other EP3 owners are out west, thought this idea of another venue might also suit as it may be closer.

I personally am happy either way. :)

Anyway, majority will rule, so please indicate which you guys prefer.

1. Homebush

OR

2. Parramatta Park


it his in the morning ?? cause i can do a coffee meet in the morning and i promise i wont b late this time. Afterwards i gotta go shopping :(

so my pick is homebush in gloria's jeans :D

[ep3ken]

i can make it this sunday :), I vote for Homebush, easy parking~

[Mugen_B16B]

Nice to see more chicks in EP3's. :)


Steve, all this name calling of you being a hoon, I don't think you're a hoon, you don't seem to be the type... :)

Perry, I think one or more of the traders here sell the visors.

Phil, how long does it take to drive up to Brissy from Sydney?...11hrs you reckon?

took me 11hrs, speeding in some areas and only a couple of smoke breaks, but u'd rather do it in 12hrs or so, have abit of a rest and eat cause after the drive, i knocked out cold for 12hrs lol

[Mugen_B16B]

oh and that was in my ep3 last yr

[Nepolian]

I just did the drive with 2 breaks. Around 10.5 hrs..........literally stuck to the speed limit :)

Road work (for approx 100km) just out of Newcastle was a pain tho :(

Homebush is good for me :) I'll do the shopping tomorrow!

[denrie]

I think I'll come Sunday morning :) Homebush or Parramatta is fine with me.

[Rai-C]

The Aragosta company was founded thirty years ago in the Netherlands. Following a series of setbacks, it was taken over by the Belgian company Suspension Technics which continues to produce shock absorbers today.

Originally, most of the production was for motocross and GP racing bikes, two disciplines in which we became world leader.

Building upon this success, we subsequently expanded our product range. Today, all types of vehicle can be fitted with our shock absorbers. We are present at National and Worlds Rally championships, in Autocross, Kartcross and Touring car events. We even set records in the Paris-Dakar Rally, in both the T1 and T2 categories.
http://www.tpl.co.jp/flash/aragosta/index.html
http://www.aragosta-suspension.com/

thanks dude!

[Rai-C]

can't make it on sunday, im going to jamberoowoohoo, apparently i can control the action there.

but yeah.. sooo i woke up this morning with a 5Zigen exhaust, an intake and a carbing strut.. christmas came a bit too late :P

[Perry]

I think I'll come Sunday morning :) Homebush or Parramatta is fine with me.

I told Reece about Sunday not sure if she will be coming I heard you helped her to take that plastic thing off her boot.

[NightRyder]

i drove alone last time and did 4 stops in total (1 x lunch, 1 x refuel, 2 x toilet break/rest). i left from Bondi at around 7:30am and arrived home (Brisbane southside) around 6pm. i reckon 11.5 hours (factor in day light saving time).

u coming up in your EP3?

I am considering it as one of the destinations to do this year...hehe..thanks.
Still deciding when exactly...lol


took me 11hrs, speeding in some areas and only a couple of smoke breaks, but u'd rather do it in 12hrs or so, have abit of a rest and eat cause after the drive, i knocked out cold for 12hrs lol

I see, thanks Mugen*B, I am thinking going to Brissy and GC. I would imagine GC is 1 hour less than Brissy?


I just did the drive with 2 breaks. Around 10.5 hrs..........literally stuck to the speed limit :)

Road work (for approx 100km) just out of Newcastle was a pain tho :(

Homebush is good for me :) I'll do the shopping tomorrow!

Oh!...so that was where you were! :p


I told Reece about Sunday not sure if she will be coming I heard you helped her to take that plastic thing off her boot.

You coming Perry?

[NightRyder]

You Sydney people...meet set! :D

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2626442#post2626442

[Philip Lee]

I am considering it as one of the destinations to do this year...hehe..thanks.
Still deciding when exactly...lol

I see, thanks Mugen*B, I am thinking going to Brissy and GC. I would imagine GC is 1 hour less than Brissy?

around 35 to 45 mins depends on which part of Bne.

I'd recommend driving a car with cruise control if u r driving alone. Your legs will love u for it lol

[NightRyder]

hehe..thanks Phil. :)

Planning on doing the touristy thing in GC, then checking out the main city area of BNE and might visit a friend in Durack if he's free.


around 35 to 45 mins depends on which part of Bne.

I'd recommend driving a car with cruise control if u r driving alone. Your legs will love u for it lol

[derby23]

i didn't know the ep3 had cruise control? yahtzi!

[pair08]

hey supersteve,

i remember ages ago you did your pedals.. how did you get the accelerator stock pedal off. does the back plastic come off too?

cheers buddy

[SuperSteve]

hey supersteve,

i remember ages ago you did your pedals.. how did you get the accelerator stock pedal off. does the back plastic come off too?

cheers buddy

i got a flat head screw driver and pryed the top part off then slid the whole thing down. Was a huge pain the ass man !

[pair08]

i got a flat head screw driver and pryed the top part off then slid the whole thing down. Was a huge pain the ass man !

give it a go tomorrow. does it break or can you reuse?

[Nepolian]

Go to sleep Steve, no wonder you're never on time :p

[SuperSteve]

give it a go tomorrow. does it break or can you reuse?

shouldnt break n u should b able to reuse it :)

[SuperSteve]

Go to sleep Steve, no wonder you're never on time :p

oi ! lol its friday night not saturday night :P and whos late to the big cruise meet ups and lives around the corner from thornleigh maccas aye ! yeah dats right !

[mtonep3]

hey guys can someone please tell me the wiper width (in inches) for our windscreen?
looking to get some bladeless wipers here...they so cheap...

[Philip Lee]

Dunno in inches but the driver side is 600mm and passanger side is 370mm max.

[wtfhax]

Does anybody here get their EP3 with the stock Gathers headunit with DVD/TV/GPS/CD stacker?

[Philip Lee]

Does anybody here get their EP3 with the stock Gathers headunit with DVD/TV/GPS/CD stacker?

I had one but there were like 2 or 3 different units available as option. Which one do u have??

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Well when i bought my ep3 it came with this piece of shite pioneer gps/dvd and junk player, doesnt work as its in japanese and the previous owner lost the remote, lol. id take it out but its wired through the car and everything and im a massive noobcake when it comes to technical stuff... massive ball breaking machine.

[NightRyder]

welcome, nice to have another EP3 owner on board. :)

The wiring should not be too hard to 'unwire'. Most of the wiring is situated close to the HU, so it's just a matter of following each wire to see where it leads and simply cut off/unclip the wires where unnessesary (<--did I spell that right?).
Very easy to DIY, but if you are not sure then just get a pro to do it for you. :D


Well when i bought my ep3 it came with this piece of shite pioneer gps/dvd and junk player, doesnt work as its in japanese and the previous owner lost the remote, lol. id take it out but its wired through the car and everything and im a massive noobcake when it comes to technical stuff... massive ball breaking machine.

[NightRyder]

24" & 15". Thanks to the 'Man'...yes you know who you are. :p


hey guys can someone please tell me the wiper width (in inches) for our windscreen?
looking to get some bladeless wipers here...they so cheap...

[c01567]

I got a stock Gathers unit with minidisc :P no dvd or anything.

Anyone get a good deal on tyres recently in the stock rim size? 215/45/17

[Rai-C]

i think stock tyre size was actually 205/45/17 btw but yeah TYRE DEALS? any around?

[p3p5y]

i think stock tyre size was actually 205/45/17 btw but yeah TYRE DEALS? any around?

Yes, stock is 205/45/17.

No one had any good 205/45/17's tyres in stock for a reasonable price, so I opted to get the more popular 215/45/17's Goodyear Eagle F1's DS-G3 at St George Tyres. Got em for $180 per tyre, balanced and fitted. It's made in Thailand though, which is a big difference to the one's made in Germany.

Coming from 205/45/17 (RE-01R's) to 215/45/17, the ride comfort is a lot better, but I do feel a lot more flex in the sidewalls of the tyre, especially when going around corners with a fair amount of speed.

[Nepolian]

hey guys can someone please tell me the wiper width (in inches) for our windscreen?
looking to get some bladeless wipers here...they so cheap...

Bladeless.....how does that work when it comes to wiping the screen?? Sounds cheap, just take the old ones off LOL!!

jks jks!!


24" & 15". Thanks to the 'Man'...yes you know who you are. :p

Sounds about right ;)

[Mugen_B16B]

man kumhos are cheap and does wonders, ku31 for standard street or ku36[street legal semis] for the more heavier footed ppl

[SuperSteve]

Bladeless.....how does that work when it comes to wiping the screen?? Sounds cheap, just take the old ones off LOL!!

jks jks!!



Sounds about right ;)

cmon george u know who the real man is ! :cool:

[Perry]

SUppp Steve..

[SuperSteve]

not much hoon :p u ?

[Perry]

not much hoon :p u ?

hahahah Im not a hooon I was the one that lost ;)

[SuperSteve]

hahahah Im not a hooon I was the one that lost ;)

hahaha what u mean ! i couldnt catch ya ;)

[Perry]

hahaha what u mean ! i couldnt catch ya ;)

ahahah my car is too stock, we must take photo's at the next meetup im trying to practice my photography skills.

[SuperSteve]

ahahah my car is too stock, we must take photo's at the next meetup im trying to practice my photography skills.

indeed :D i cant wait till next meet ! should b sweet ! Sucks though cause i gotta wash all that brake dust off my rims >_<

[Perry]

indeed :D i cant wait till next meet ! should b sweet ! Sucks though cause i gotta wash all that brake dust off my rims >_<

Can I take a ride in your car next time want to see how your sussy is?

[denrie]

Steve's a bloody hoon! Gave it the whole way too the Gloria Jeans! LOL

Car sounded good but!

[SuperSteve]

Can I take a ride in your car next time want to see how your sussy is?

yeah sure nps i still gotta take denrie for a ride aswell i just remembered >_< sorry denrie

OMG look at all these made up stories >_<

[Perry]

Cheers Steve nice meeting you Denrie.

[denrie]

AHAHAHA all good. Theres always next time. Nice meeting you too Perry :)

[wtfhax]

I had one but there were like 2 or 3 different units available as option. Which one do u have??

Mine is the one with a touchscreen that folds down and has dvd/cd/tv/gps/minidisc and 6 cd stacker in the boot. Just wondering if anyone has figured out how to use the dvd/tv/gps!

[Eskimo_firefighter]

welcome, nice to have another EP3 owner on board. :)

The wiring should not be too hard to 'unwire'. Most of the wiring is situated close to the HU, so it's just a matter of following each wire to see where it leads and simply cut off/unclip the wires where unnessesary (<--did I spell that right?).
Very easy to DIY, but if you are not sure then just get a pro to do it for you. :D

Thanks man, ill try my best not to disconnect something important lol. and also unnessesary is spelt unnecessary i think lol.

[Philip Lee]

Mine is the one with a touchscreen that folds down and has dvd/cd/tv/gps/minidisc and 6 cd stacker in the boot. Just wondering if anyone has figured out how to use the dvd/tv/gps!

this was mine:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/4fc1010476.jpg


DVD will read a region 2 disc only. no chance to use the TV and GPS.

[Philip Lee]

Thanks man, ill try my best not to disconnect something important lol. and also unnessesary is spelt unnecessary i think lol.

there are really only power, illum, ground, ACC and speaker cables.

if it was running an aftermarket HU previously, generally the colours of the cables should match up with your new one. (disclaimer, double check this is the case before you start) and if you are not 100% sure what you are doing, get a pro to do it.

[Mugen_B16B]

lol common steve just admit it ur a hoon hahaha

[Philip Lee]

Mugen, i might be a little late for the meet tonight as i need to have dinner with my folks first but i should be there by 8pm.

[Mugen_B16B]

yeah i got something on tonight aswell my dad just told me but ill make it, its only couple mins away from my place, seeya there

[Philip Lee]

they usually hang around from 7:30 till around 9 and move onto the 2nd meeting point.....

[wtfhax]

this was mine:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/4fc1010476.jpg


DVD will read a region 2 disc only. no chance to use the TV and GPS.

wow looks like it has a harddrive too! mine must be an older version of yours. Shame about the tv and gps :(

which headunit did you switch to?

[Philip Lee]

I just get an Alpine with USB and iPod cable.

[ep3ken]

I've kept the stock one, kinda cool having no idea how to use your own sound system and it adds to the jdm element :)

[NightRyder]

of course!...what the hell was I thinking?!...thanks man. :)

Gosh, need an ESL lesson...lol :p


Thanks man, ill try my best not to disconnect something important lol. and also unnessesary is spelt unnecessary i think lol.

[k0e1]

is supersteve really a super hoon ??? hahhaa.. must meet him one day to see... but according to all these "stories" seems that i need to catch up to his car first in order to actually see him hahaha..

[Philip Lee]

I've kept the stock one, kinda cool having no idea how to use your own sound system and it adds to the jdm element :)

haha yeah, so i kept my GPS receiver and TV antenna on the car but i like some music when driving so i had to change the HU when my JDM one doesn't play CDs properly.

[white_ep3_civic]

haha yeah, so i kept my GPS receiver and TV antenna on the car but i like some music when driving so i had to change the HU when my JDM one doesn't play CDs properly.
I was considering keeping all that stuff but couldn't go without music so I ripped it all out and put in an Alpine HU and speakers.

[Philip Lee]

yeah and i installed a plug in amp (KTP445) yesterday and it sounds pretty good given the size and weight (and price).

[Twest]

Finally Get my car back next monday boys..Or possibly this wednesday if i yell a bit more :P
That was just ridiculous...2 months without my baby... :(

[SuperSteve]

Finally Get my car back next monday boys..Or possibly this wednesday if i yell a bit more :P
That was just ridiculous...2 months without my baby... :(

dam must of been hard mate. Give it a good opening up when u get it back :D