EP3 Type R

[Philip Lee]

^ fingers cross it drives as well as b4.

[Twest]

It wasn't a very hard impact so i dont think there should be any chassis damage that would halter its drive...Either way. When i get it back, major hooning and VTEC'ing for atleast 1 week....Ahhh Redline..how i missed you :P

[SuperSteve]

It wasn't a very hard impact so i dont think there should be any chassis damage that would halter its drive...Either way. When i get it back, major hooning and VTEC'ing for atleast 1 week....Ahhh Redline..how i missed you :P

HOON ! ! lol

[Mugen_B16B]

^ fingers cross it drives as well as b4.
nice meeting ya phil, so random how u came up to my friends and asked for mugen LOL

[Philip Lee]

Nice meeting u too. I asked around and someone pointed me towards your friends lol.

Would have loved to stay longer, hopefully next month.

[Mugen_B16B]

Nice meeting u too. I asked around and someone pointed me towards your friends lol.

Would have loved to stay longer, hopefully next month.
yeh for sure, bring the right car this time aye:p the gti is nice but id rather see the ep3

[Mugen_B16B]

HOON ! ! lol
hahaha steve has surrendered to our new HOON leader, TWEST!!!!! lol:p

[Philip Lee]

yeh for sure, bring the right car this time aye:p the gti is nice but id rather see the ep3

Haha that was the plan but at the end it was a matter of rocking up in the golf or missed it completely.

Pics are now up mate, u should sign up lol

[Twest]

hahaha steve has surrendered to our new HOON leader, TWEST!!!!! lol:p

Nothing like some good hooning to rekindle the spirits :P
I still highly doubt I am even half the hoon Steve is...YES you steve :P

[Mugen_B16B]

hahahaha it seems steve is still the one haha

[SuperSteve]

>_< grrrr

[SuperSteve]

i saw a ep3 2day on cumberland hwy at the m4 part anyone here ??

also saw 1 2night on cumberland hwy around 9:30 heading cabbra way

[Perry]

Hey Steve there is another ep3 preface lift model with FL headlights roaming around.

[SuperSteve]

Hey Steve there is another ep3 preface lift model with FL headlights roaming around.

niceeee. I really would love the facelift lights on my car. They make the front look hot

[Philip Lee]

Hey Steve there is another ep3 preface lift model with FL headlights roaming around.

What wheels is this car rolling on?

My mate has a pre FL with FL projectors, mugen grill and bronze wheels.

[denrie]

i saw a ep3 2day on cumberland hwy at the m4 part anyone here ??

also saw 1 2night on cumberland hwy around 9:30 heading cabbra way

Me! lol was it my car at M4?

[icecrm]

denrie always hooning around on M4

hahahaa

[ekhybrid]

i saw a ep3 2day on cumberland hwy at the m4 part anyone here ??

also saw 1 2night on cumberland hwy around 9:30 heading cabbra way

Most likely me on the way home
What car were u in?

[i-vtec]

i saw a ep3 2day on cumberland hwy at the m4 part anyone here ??

also saw 1 2night on cumberland hwy around 9:30 heading cabbra way

facelift model ?

[tang(oO)]

just wondering... how many ep3s are in cab?

[Perry]

What wheels is this car rolling on?

My mate has a pre FL with FL projectors, mugen grill and bronze wheels.


Had black wheels with polish lip.

[wtfhax]

Hey guys just wondering is the standard lug nut torque 80 ft lbs?

Also how much camber adjustment is there at the front with standard suspension?

[Philip Lee]

Hey guys just wondering is the standard lug nut torque 80 ft lbs?

Also how much camber adjustment is there at the front with standard suspension?

I usually torque mine to around 60 ft lbs.

with camber, i don't think stock is adjustible but not 100% sure. you will need some camber bolt.

[wtfhax]

with camber, i don't think stock is adjustible but not 100% sure. you will need some camber bolt.

oh damn, did you have to adjust camber when you fitted your 18's?

[Philip Lee]

oh damn, did you have to adjust camber when you fitted your 18's?

no adjustment at all on stock sussy and i ran 18 x 7.5 +48 (it only had a few mm to spare from the strut/spring)

[denrie]

denrie always hooning around on M4

hahahaa

LOL that's all lies! Last time we saw each other on the M4 you were the one giving it. I stuck to the speed limit. ahaha

[wtfhax]

no adjustment at all on stock sussy and i ran 18 x 7.5 +48 (it only had a few mm to spare from the strut/spring)

Ah okay, i'm running 17x7.5 +33 with 225/45 and the tyres stick out a bit. So looks like i'll need some camber bolts for more negative camber.. thinking about getting these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INGALLS-FRONT-CAMBER-KIT-02-ACURA-RSX-03-HONDA-CIVIC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a5700c8cdQQitemZ 250567772365QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAc cessories

[denrie]

show a pic ^^

[NightRyder]

Guys, anyone up for a cruise 'n' fish in Feb?

Keen on a cruise and some fishing...so I thought, why not do it in one go!..lol :p

Who's interested? :D

Disclaimer: Will need to get a fishing licence from tackle shop.

[SuperSteve]

Guys, anyone up for a cruise 'n' fish in Feb?

Keen on a cruise and some fishing...so I thought, why not do it in one go!..lol :p

Who's interested? :D

Disclaimer: Will need to get a fishing licence from tackle shop.

sounds interesting. If im free ill b interested in coming along :)

[Philip Lee]

Ah okay, i'm running 17x7.5 +33 with 225/45 and the tyres stick out a bit. So looks like i'll need some camber bolts for more negative camber.. thinking about getting these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INGALLS-FRONT-CAMBER-KIT-02-ACURA-RSX-03-HONDA-CIVIC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a5700c8cdQQitemZ 250567772365QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAc cessories

Personally not a fan of camber bolt but they are low cost solution.

[Jibz]

anyone running buddy club spec 3 on our EP3, or know anyone running it on a dc5?

is it daily-able and how much of a difference does the bung/silencer make?

[SuperSteve]

Personally not a fan of camber bolt but they are low cost solution.

hehe same just another thing to go wrong

just like inverted tie rod ends, just another thing to go wrong >_< go first phillz and tell me how it goes :D:D

im just paranoid

[SuperSteve]

anyone running buddy club spec 3 on our EP3, or know anyone running it on a dc5?

is it daily-able and how much of a difference does the bung/silencer make?

heard its heaps loud lol havent heard one to b honest though

[wtfhax]

Personally not a fan of camber bolt but they are low cost solution.

Ahh.. a lot of the UK guys seem to run the Eibach camber bolts.. just seeing if anyone here has any experience with them

[Philip Lee]

hehe same just another thing to go wrong

just like inverted tie rod ends, just another thing to go wrong >_< go first phillz and tell me how it goes :D:D

im just paranoid

I'm paranoid too so I might just get the bracket instead which is maintenance free. And since I have to lube the steering rack, I might get it installed at the same time.

[denrie]

anyone running buddy club spec 3 on our EP3, or know anyone running it on a dc5?

is it daily-able and how much of a difference does the bung/silencer make?

My mate has one in his DC5R. It's abit too loud for me. Haven't heard it with the silencer though. Should be okay i guess.

[M@lew]

anyone running buddy club spec 3 on our EP3, or know anyone running it on a dc5?

is it daily-able and how much of a difference does the bung/silencer make?

Should've come back from HK earlier and heard my car. I love the Spec 3, only issue I have with it is that at idle + cold its way too loud. If it's idle was more quiet I would like it more, but starting it early in the morning is a good way to get on the bad side of your neighbors.

[NightRyder]

Steve, I'm counting on you to come...no pressure you know... :p

It would be a good day out for a cruise and some fishing. C'mon Sydney people, show some enthusiasm...LOL..

[Twest]

Hey Guys,

Does anyway know if the HKS pod is any good?

http://www.templetuning.co.uk/hks-super-power-flow-reloaded---honda-civic-type-r-ep3-induction-kit-858-p.asp

[denrie]

I've got one similar too that, it's like the mushroom one. Vtec crossover is loud and has alot more response compared to the stock airbox.

[SuperSteve]

I've got one similar too that, it's like the mushroom one. Vtec crossover is loud and has alot more response compared to the stock airbox.

yeah u would know its loud wouldnt u ! HOON ! hahaha

[white_ep3_civic]

Steve, I'm counting on you to come...no pressure you know... :p

It would be a good day out for a cruise and some fishing. C'mon Sydney people, show some enthusiasm...LOL..

When u thinkin of doing this?

[Twest]

I've got one similar too that, it's like the mushroom one. Vtec crossover is loud and has alot more response compared to the stock airbox.

Oh cool, I'll get It then. Im getting it for free from a friend so may aswell then :)
I've wanted the VTEC crossover to be louder, it's so quiet with the stock airbox.

[Rai-C]

yeah i only recently got an aftermarket intake.. and because i can actually HEAR vtec now.. gg petrol and speed limit =)

[denrie]

yeah u would know its loud wouldnt u ! HOON ! hahaha

Whatever Steve, you're the one always VTEC'ing! :P

HOON!

[NightRyder]

Looking at late Feb, prefer a Saturday.

See if anyone else is keen before we make it definite.


When u thinkin of doing this?

[Twest]

If you make it a saturday I would definetely hit up a fishing trip :) Really would like to go down south somewhere...those roads are always soo fun to drive on...Especially when in a convoy :P *thinks of VTEC*...heheheheh.

[NightRyder]

T <--, as long as we can find a good cruise destination WITH fish to catch, I'm eager!...hehe..


If you make it a saturday I would definetely hit up a fishing trip :) Really would like to go down south somewhere...those roads are always soo fun to drive on...Especially when in a convoy :P *thinks of VTEC*...heheheheh.

[white_ep3_civic]

Yeh I'd b up 4 that. Shuld b good with a group of ep3's

[Twest]

Yea, It should be hektik. I did it before, it was me in the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 200kw V6 :P ...it's suprisingly quick, a Toyota Trueno, Corolla, FN2R, Prelude VTI-R, Accord Euro,Ek, SSS (Nissan Triple Shit) and a Mazda 3.

It was Heaps of fun, we went to Wattamolla Beach, part of the Royal National Park.

[Philip Lee]

Those mushroom sits at the stock airbox location?

If so I'd think they would draw in hot air as it's quite close to the header.

[denrie]

Yeah it does Philip.

I'm up for the meet and fishing too.

[Twest]

Those mushroom sits at the stock airbox location?

If so I'd think they would draw in hot air as it's quite close to the header.

If that is so, would this mod reduce performance?

[Philip Lee]

I'd assume so (without back to back dyno).

Therefore in theory injen/gruppe m etc CAI are better design.

[white_ep3_civic]

Yea, It should be hektik. I did it before, it was me in the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 200kw V6 :P ...it's suprisingly quick, a Toyota Trueno, Corolla, FN2R, Prelude VTI-R, Accord Euro,Ek, SSS (Nissan Triple Shit) and a Mazda 3.

It was Heaps of fun, we went to Wattamolla Beach, part of the Royal National Park.

Royal notional park is a mad windy rd. I think they recently re-done parts so it is really smooth now

[Twest]

Royal notional park is a mad windy rd. I think they recently re-done parts so it is really smooth now

Yes, they have re-done most of the road. It's really smooth now.

[Twest]

Heheh, I bought some new Ep3 headlights that i saw for sale on ebay. It's just the headlight without any of the globes, it is a JDM Headlight and has the HID unit on both of them (bought a pair), Courier to my door for $250 what do you guys reckon? good deal?

[Twest]

Also, further info on the previous intake I asked about. That is the intake installed there, do you guys reckon it is a bad idea?

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8155/p1100340.jpg

[Nepolian]

Those mushroom sits at the stock airbox location?

If so I'd think they would draw in hot air as it's quite close to the header.

Where else would it sit?

Yes , it would draw the air from the engine bay!


If that is so, would this mod reduce performance?

In short (IMO) yes it would have heat soak in traffic and dyno.... But when the car is in motion and the heat gets drawn from under the car, it would not be that bad.

Try it out for yourself!

I got 13.9 down the quarter with SRI and cat back (lower than some with more mods)......so it cant that bad!


I'd assume so (without back to back dyno).

Therefore in theory injen/gruppe m etc CAI are better design.

You cannot fully test SRI on a dyno as the car is static! It is known that engine bays run considerably cooler when car is in motion. Having said that, summer periods wont help :p

Yes, injen gruppem are better designed and is better, but Twest is getting the filter free! Better than $500 and $1000!


Also, further info on the previous intake I asked about. That is the intake installed there, do you guys reckon it is a bad idea?

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8155/p1100340.jpg

Just mock up a shield to keep some of the heat away :)

[NightRyder]

hey guys, for some strange reason I feel like going on a little cruise tonight out in the town or wherever....anyone want to join me?..hehe..

Just had my wisdom tooth ripped out of my mouth, so need to take my mind off the pain!... :p

[Nepolian]

hey guys, for some strange reason I feel like going on a little cruise tonight out in the town or wherever....anyone want to join me?..hehe..

Just had my wisdom tooth ripped out of my mouth, so need to take my mind off the pain!... :p

Sorry, just finished work....tired as :(

[NightRyder]

Sorry, just finished work....tired as :(

No worries G. :)

[denrie]

Does it hurt alot? I'm getting mine pulled out soon! lol

[SuperSteve]

Does it hurt alot? I'm getting mine pulled out soon! lol

yes it hurts, but nothing a good old hoon cant fix :p

[SuperSteve]

hey guys, for some strange reason I feel like going on a little cruise tonight out in the town or wherever....anyone want to join me?..hehe..

Just had my wisdom tooth ripped out of my mouth, so need to take my mind off the pain!... :p

sounds like a awesome plan just i cant do much 2night i gotta go wedding 2moro and i gotta prep for it. Next time for sure mate

[NightRyder]

Does it hurt alot? I'm getting mine pulled out soon! lol

yeah it does, when the anesthetic wears off...


sounds like a awesome plan just i cant do much 2night i gotta go wedding 2moro and i gotta prep for it. Next time for sure mate

no probs, guess I'll be sitting here surfing the net for tonight. I'm over it now..haha

[SuperSteve]

yeah it does, when the anesthetic wears off...



no probs, guess I'll be sitting here surfing the net for tonight. I'm over it now..haha

got any online games ?? i play modern warfare 2 and *cough* world of warcraft*

[Rivenscyr]

hey guys, for some strange reason I feel like going on a little cruise tonight out in the town or wherever....anyone want to join me?

pick me up and ill happily be your passenger :D

[NightRyder]

got any online games ?? i play modern warefare 2 and *cough* world of warcraft*

hehe..funny how you mentioned that, my friend is trying to get me in WoW AND MW2...but I haven't been to the shops yet. Only trouble I have is my internet connection might not be fast enough... :(

[SuperSteve]

hehe..funny how you mentioned that, my friend is trying to get me in WoW AND MW2...but I haven't been to the shops yet. Only trouble I have is my internet connection might not be fast enough... :(

hehe what sort of internet do u use ?? broadband ?? wireless ?? dialup ??

[NightRyder]

pick me up and ill happily be your passenger :D

err..who are you?...lol


hehe what sort of internet do u use ?? broadband ?? wireless ?? dialup ??

I've got wireless, speed is not as great as broadband... :(

[Rivenscyr]

meh im just bored sh**less

cant wait to get my license xD

[SuperSteve]

err..who are you?...lol



I've got wireless, speed is not as great as broadband... :(

ooOoooOo paul i see whats going on here aye ;);)

ahhh wireless, yeah its hard to play them sort of games with wireless. a few mates do and they drop in and out alot.

[Perry]

Hey guys my car is due for a major service, what does the major service consist of?

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys my car is due for a major service, what does the major service consist of?

change all fluids, fuel filter i think, lots of inspections, thats what i can remember when i got my major done

[wtfhax]

Hey guys i'm wondering how much rear camber can be adjusted with stock standard suspension.

I keep finding mixed answers.. so I'm not sure.

The Honda Service Manual specs says
Front: 0°00' +- 45'
Rear: -0°45' +- 45'

Can anyone confirm Honda's specs???

My plan is to get front camber bolts and run front camber: -2° and rear camber: -1° (maxed out stock rear camber if Honda specs are correct)

[wtfhax]

Hey guys my car is due for a major service, what does the major service consist of?

From Honda service manual for UK EP3:

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8746/service.jpg

[Perry]

change all fluids, fuel filter i think, lots of inspections, thats what i can remember when i got my major done

Where did u get your service done at? and how much Steve?

[SuperSteve]

Where did u get your service done at? and how much Steve?

got it done at hannys and i cant remember >_< was awhile ago. Call up and talk to peter and ask him 2moro :thumbsup:

[Perry]

got it done at hannys and i cant remember >_< was awhile ago. Call up and talk to peter and ask him 2moro :thumbsup:

I've book in for it already forgot to ask Peter just want a rough figure before I see a massive hole in my wallet.

[Perry]

From Honda service manual for UK EP3:

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8746/service.jpg

Thanks dude

[SuperSteve]

I've book in for it already forgot to ask Peter just want a rough figure before I see a massive hole in my wallet.

hmmm really depends

really depends, umm mayb 300.. - 400 somewhere around there

but then i keep thinking 250

sorry perry >_< just say 250 - 400

or want hmm to b more accurate 1 - 800 DEFINATELY somewhere between there hahaha

[Perry]

hmmm really depends

really depends, umm mayb 300.. - 400 somewhere around there

but then i keep thinking 250

sorry perry >_< just say 250 - 400

or want hmm to b more accurate 1 - 800 DEFINATELY somewhere between there hahaha

ahahahah damn ill be broke.

[Philip Lee]

Thanks for that chart. I want to find something similar.

I wanted to find out when I need new spark plugs and it seems like I have a loooooooong way to go (milage)

[c01567]

fyi for anyone wanting tyres i got the kumho ku31's for 100 a tyre + shipping + fitting

[Twest]

Speaking of tyres my Pirelli P7000 are probably gonna need changing in the next few months, what do you guys recommend AND if i go to the shift performance trackday what do you guys recommend? Switch my tires for the day?

[Twest]

Just saw an ep3 parked at Cumberland Hungry Jacks (where the carwash is), anyone from here? There was a nice blue M3 that everyone was crowding around had me quite intrigued.

[Perry]

Just saw an ep3 parked at Cumberland Hungry Jacks (where the carwash is), anyone from here? There was a nice blue M3 that everyone was crowding around had me quite intrigued.

That was me Twest.

[Twest]

Awww..damn. I should've come and said hi!
I got a bit worried when i saw the heavily tattooed asian guy raping his Ek mirror with a screwdriver trying to do something.

I was in a Black pathfinder going through the drivethrough...ahh next time we shall meetup. I get my car back monday soo yea :)

[Perry]

Awww..damn. I should've come and said hi!
I got a bit worried when i saw the heavily tattooed asian guy raping his Ek mirror with a screwdriver trying to do something.

I was in a Black pathfinder going through the drivethrough...ahh next time we shall meetup. I get my car back monday soo yea :)

oh ahhaha I didnt know who that was LOL

[Rai-C]

southwest sydney meet up when twest gets his car back! yeeeeeeee booyy i havent been to an ep3 meet yet LOL

[Twest]

Yea LOL..That's cause I'm yet to meet all you guys. We shall meetup in the next few weeks or so. I get my car back on monday so we can go for a cruise or something after that for sure :)

[Twest]

southwest sydney meet up when twest gets his car back! yeeeeeeee booyy i havent been to an ep3 meet yet LOL

hell Yea man. Exactly What i was thinking. How about...umm. Next saturday night? ORRR..Friday Night? ORRRR..we could do sunday?

Who's up for it?

[wtfhax]

^ I spy mugen lip...

[mtonep3]

dont play WoW boys..its bloody addictive

[Twest]

Decided to upload some pics of my car...when i got it! BEFORE SOME TARD REVERSED INTO ME.

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8513/imagezfk.jpg
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/81/imageah.jpg
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9004/imageqk.jpg

[Twest]

^ I spy mugen lip...

NOOO..I dont have one..PHOTO LIES! :P

[wtfhax]

Ooo what mods did you get it with?

[Twest]

Its got the Mugen Twinloop, Mugen Front Lip and I'm fairly certain it has Mugen Adjustable Coilovers...But I'm not sure. It's my friend who keeps arguing that point, because he reckons my ep3 is lower than his girlfriends and wayyy rougher, he says mine has stiffer suspension but I haven't got under there to check out exactly what it has.

I want to put a mugen airbox or GruppeM on it, just waiting for one to come up for sale on ozhonda. Also waiting on gavin at img to get me in a Mugen front grille. Then I'll be happy :)

[Twest]

Ohhh and the Facelift Tail Lights :)

[Rai-C]

looks goooood twest! never really dug the taillights but it looks good!

[Philip Lee]

just got this yesterday:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/d149b4633e.jpg

[SuperSteve]

o look twest u can see my white r35 skyline in that pic :D nice clean civic by the way :)

[Twest]

o look twest u can see my white r35 skyline in that pic :D nice clean civic by the way :)

Thanks man, coming from you, giving my civic the title of clean means something :)
HAHAHA I have a better pic of that skyline. Started it up and went around the block in it..WHAT A BEAST!

[denrie]

Did you go for a ride in it? How'd it go?

[Perry]

Thanks man, coming from you, giving my civic the title of clean means something :)
HAHAHA I have a better pic of that skyline. Started it up and went around the block in it..WHAT A BEAST!

I like your car Twest :thumbsup:

[SuperSteve]

I like your car Twest :thumbsup:

i like your car Perry :thumbsup: *cough* hoon *cough*

[Perry]

i like your car Perry :thumbsup: *cough* hoon *cough*

cough cough your the HOON GOD hehehe everyone here knows.

[Twest]

Did you go for a ride in it? How'd it go?

It is a machine! Really nice car :)

[Twest]

I like your car Twest :thumbsup:

Why thankyou perry, I like your car aswell :)

[SuperSteve]

sif ! mugen b16b is the god and he knows it ! !

[Perry]

In Sydney you are Steve.

[denrie]

Agree'd! ^^ LOL

[denrie]

Does anyone here have the stock axleback laying around? Or would want to swap it plus cash on top for my Hi-Tech axleback?

[denrie]

Also does anyone know if the DC5R exhaust fits our EP3R exhaust aswell? Cheers...

[ekhybrid]

Also does anyone know if the DC5R exhaust fits our EP3R exhaust aswell? Cheers...

Axelback yes but it sticks out.
Bpipe no.

[denrie]

Ohh okay then, thanks for that. :)

[mizone]

Anyone sound deadened their front doors? Any opinions?

[Twest]

Anyone sound deadened their front doors? Any opinions?

I too would like to know if anyone has done this? I have the rockford setup for my car sitting in my room and i am wondering whether I should deaden the doors? Was looking at that Jaycar 'BrownBread' stuff. Any Suggestions?

[Philip Lee]

Axelback yes but it sticks out.
Bpipe no.

My understanding is header, mid pipe are same for jdm dc5 and ep3 and muffler won't fit.

Not sure about Audm dc5.

[KaZe86]

headers fit both audm and jdm im pretty sure the mid pipe is slightly longer on the dc5 both jdm and audm... but yeah muffler is different aswell slightly im sure you can cut and mod it to fit but not worth it i say...

twest like the car its nice and clean dont like the rear tail lights though and is that were you really put the front "P" plate? o_O

[Philip Lee]

Dc5 and ep3 share the same wheelbase. If the headers are the same, wouldn't the midpipe be the same? Obviously muffler is longer on the dc5 as it has longer rear overhang.

[Twest]

headers fit both audm and jdm im pretty sure the mid pipe is slightly longer on the dc5 both jdm and audm... but yeah muffler is different aswell slightly im sure you can cut and mod it to fit but not worth it i say...

twest like the car its nice and clean dont like the rear tail lights though and is that were you really put the front "P" plate? o_O

Ahh the FL Tail-lights grow on you. LOL i don't normally have the p plate there, normally i chuck in under the number plate. Just that day when i got it my parents liked it 'Well displayed' so I may attract as many police as possible :P

[Rai-C]

what a baller, red p plates, drives an EP3 lol. when i was on my red i was cruising around in a KA9 honda legend.. man i feel so old now :( and im only 20.

[wtfhax]

Also waiting on gavin at img to get me in a Mugen front grille. Then I'll be happy :)

Do you reckon gavin can get us facelift headlights lol!

[blk_shadow]

nice car, twest!
Mugen frt lip on PFL is really nice..

[Twest]

Do you reckon gavin can get us facelift headlights lol!

Actually, now that you mention it. I believe the car he is getting in next week has the facelift headlights. I could ask for you, do you definitely want them?

[Twest]

Actually, now that you mention it. I believe the car he is getting in next week has the facelift headlights. I could ask for you, do you definitely want them?

Personally I reckon the facelift headlights are ugly, makes the car look like some kind of bug.

[Twest]

nice car, twest!
Mugen frt lip on PFL is really nice..

Thanks Mate, :).

I reckon the Mugen front lip PFL is the best looking one. The facelift one is not as extreme.....I like extreme :P ..I do drive an EP3 after all.

[blk_shadow]

Thanks Mate, :).

I reckon the Mugen front lip PFL is the best looking one. The facelift one is not as extreme.....I like extreme :P ..I do drive an EP3 after all.

yeah, thats good for me tho. I don't have to spend money to buy the mugen fr lip LOL

[wtfhax]

Actually, now that you mention it. I believe the car he is getting in next week has the facelift headlights. I could ask for you, do you definitely want them?

Definitely, depending on price though lol

[Twest]

Definitely, depending on price though lol

I'll ask him for you :) He will require your front ep3 lights though, are they in good condition?

[wtfhax]

I'll ask him for you :) He will require your front ep3 lights though, are they in good condition?

Yep :)

[Perry]

Spotted a Black ep3 at Greenacre today I guess George is not the only black ep3 around.

[Twest]

Spotted a Black ep3 at Greenacre today I guess George is not the only black ep3 around.

There's another asian guy in cabra that has a black ep3, duy is his name. It's a bit of a rough ep3 though, scratches, front lights are yellow, mugen lip is cracked.

[Perry]

There's another asian guy in cabra that has a black ep3, duy is his name. It's a bit of a rough ep3 though, scratches, front lights are yellow, mugen lip is cracked.

umm this one I saw was a dead standard one.

[Twest]

umm this one I saw was a dead standard one.

Hmmm must be another one. Theres alot of ep3's where the guys that own them don't come on the forums, so I've learnt. There's another CW ep3 in Hoxton Park that seems to not be anyone from here.

[Nepolian]

umm this one I saw was a dead standard one.

Probably Peter! He's rarely here if at all :p


Hmmm must be another one. Theres alot of ep3's where the guys that own them don't come on the forums, so I've learnt. There's another CW ep3 in Hoxton Park that seems to not be anyone from here.

Theres alot that comes and go!

Not so "Hardcore" like us!! Lols....jks

[Philip Lee]

Lol we are just passionate.

[Twest]

Probably Peter! He's rarely here if at all :p



Theres alot that comes and go!

Not so "Hardcore" like us!! Lols....jks

Exactly, we are more awesome!

[SuperSteve]

sorry george im not as hectic as u ! ill b looking for you on the race track though. Im coming for you boy !

[Antv]

There's another asian guy in cabra that has a black ep3, duy is his name. It's a bit of a rough ep3 though, scratches, front lights are yellow, mugen lip is cracked.

if you see an EP3R around cabra/canley that could be me y0 :wave:

[Twest]

sorry george im not as hectic as u ! ill b looking for you on the race track though. Im coming for you boy !

Speaking of racing, Are we going to the Shift Performance Track day?

[ekhybrid]

My understanding is header, mid pipe are same for jdm dc5 and ep3 and muffler won't fit.

Not sure about Audm dc5.

Where did u get this info from? Bpipe is not the same. I fitted a dc5 power getter and only managed to get the muffler on the stock bpipe. The dc5 bpipe is 2 inches longer than the ep3

[ekhybrid]

Sorry prob more like 3-5 inches longer wen I think about it

[Nepolian]

Hmmmmm....................

I have a DC5 mid pipe and it seems to be the same! Although I haven't measured it!

[Twest]

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://item.rakuten.co.jp/carkichi/grp-fr-0505/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://item.rakuten.co.jp/carkichi/c/0000000410/%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG&rurl=translate.google.com.au&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhi7oQOamWbWEFJNsFhEplM1wrhq5g

69000 Yen for an ep3 GruppeM intake, that's not a bad price right?

[wtfhax]

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://item.rakuten.co.jp/carkichi/grp-fr-0505/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://item.rakuten.co.jp/carkichi/c/0000000410/%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG&rurl=translate.google.com.au&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhi7oQOamWbWEFJNsFhEplM1wrhq5g

69000 Yen for an ep3 GruppeM intake, that's not a bad price right?

Have you gotten a quote from xposed? http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117791

I think most of the people here got their gruppe m from him

[Philip Lee]

Where did u get this info from? Bpipe is not the same. I fitted a dc5 power getter and only managed to get the muffler on the stock bpipe. The dc5 bpipe is 2 inches longer than the ep3

As I said I was only compairing with JDM dc5r which has the same header and cat with our cars.

Also power getter is a complete catback so Fuji might have changed slightly.

If u run a spoon mid pipe (which can be fitted on with stock header and muffler), the mid pipe is the same for dc5 and ep3.

[ekhybrid]

Also power getter is a complete catback so Fuji might have changed slightly.


good point :thumbsup:

[Mugen_B16B]

sif ! mugen b16b is the god and he knows it ! !
hahaha steve i wish was like u :phahahahaha

In Sydney you are Steve.


Agree'd! ^^ LOL

the crowd has spoken

[Philip Lee]

i have met personally both Mugen and Steve so i guess i can judge who is the bigger hoon.

imho that honour goes Steve wahahahhahaaha

my decision is final and not subject to appeal.

so i deem this issue settled

j/k

[SuperSteve]

i have met personally both Mugen and Steve so i guess i can judge who is the bigger hoon.

imho that honour goes Steve wahahahhahaaha

my decision is final and not subject to appeal.

so i deem this issue settled

j/k

hahaha

well i guess that makes me :cool:

[Mugen_B16B]

Rofl!!!!!!! Hahahaha

[wtfhax]

What coilovers or springs are you guys running? How are they to drive?

[denrie]

I've got Mugen Sports Suspension. Not too bad. Handles okay but abit to soft for track and stiffer than stock.

[Philip Lee]

I run tein super street. Not too bad. Ride is fine for street but probably too soft for track. Less understeer than stock.

[ekhybrid]

anyone running eibach prokit here?

[Twest]

You guys reckon thats a good price for dynamat?

http://www.albertsmyaree.com.au/store/view_product.php?product=bulk%20pack

[i-vtec]

im running buddy club n+ on the softest setting. ride is very compliant

[mizone]

You guys reckon thats a good price for dynamat?

http://www.albertsmyaree.com.au/store/view_product.php?product=bulk%20pack

I'm not sure, I discovered a giant pack of Dynamat in my shed, which I completely forgot about.

If I run out, I'm going to use the Jaycar stuff, or even something from Bunnings to do the boot, and other parts that don't matter as much.

[c01567]

How come you guys need dynamat for the EP3r? I've found the ride to be plenty quiet.

Then again i came from a dc2r

[Philip Lee]

How come you guys need dynamat for the EP3r? I've found the ride to be plenty quiet.

Then again i came from a dc2r

for stereo sound quality maybe.

personally i wouldn't bother about full sound deadening on the EP3. it was meant to be raw and loud. however i put a small piece of the jaycar stuff at the back of the front speakers when i replaced the crappy Gathers one. they are very light and cheap so i thought why not.

[Twest]

How come you guys need dynamat for the EP3r? I've found the ride to be plenty quiet.

Then again i came from a dc2r

It's more to increase sound quality of my speakers rather than reduce roadnoise.

[pair08]

dynamatted the two doors.. don't know if it was worth it pretty exxy. if you can DIY then it's probably worth it.

[wtfhax]

To the guys with aftermarket wheels, are you guys using hub rings?

[Nepolian]

To the guys with aftermarket wheels, are you guys using hub rings?

Hub rings are a good idea!

[blk_shadow]

To the guys with aftermarket wheels, are you guys using hub rings?

yep....

[bradb16a]

are hub ring spacers .... can some post a link please

[Twest]

Anyone running a mugen airbox on their car? Little bit of feedback on one as I might get one if they do a decent job, just cant justify $800 for the GruppeM.

[wtfhax]

yep....

You're running TE37s and stock front and rear brakes yea? What size hub rings are you using? I cant seem to find the centrebore measurements lol

[c01567]

Anyone running a mugen airbox on their car? Little bit of feedback on one as I might get one if they do a decent job, just cant justify $800 for the GruppeM.

interested in a mugen grille? :P

[Twest]

interested in a mugen grille? :P

If the price is right, yes.

[ITRDC2]

hey boys, that something amazing!
http://www.honda.co.jp/SuperGT/spcontents2010/HSV-010GT-gallery/10/images/02_l.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/SuperGT/spcontents2010/HSV-010GT-gallery/10/images/03_l.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/SuperGT/spcontents2010/HSV-010GT-gallery/10/images/01_l.jpg

[mtonep3]

Wow I saw that on hot machine looks nice.

Anyone interested in mugen style front lip? Painted white .. Haven't put on car yet

[icecrm]

Wow I saw that on hot machine looks nice.

Anyone interested in mugen style front lip? Painted white .. Haven't put on car yet

yes i would like lip?

how much??

[pair08]

Wow I saw that on hot machine looks nice.

Anyone interested in mugen style front lip? Painted white .. Haven't put on car yet

back from hk? how was it ?

[white_ep3_civic]

Hi guys not sure if any1 else has experienced this prob but in the wet if i give my car a bit the whole car starts 2 vibrate as though somethin has come loose. I don't loose power but it doesn't feel right. Any thoughts? I have solid mounts but I can't see that they would do this.

[Mugen_B16B]

could be ur suspension bolts or controlarm abit loose?

[white_ep3_civic]

Yeh I have had a quick check under the car n everything seems tight. and it only ever does it in the wet has never happened in the dry. I'll have 2 have a gud look this weeked

[Perry]

Tyres not griping?

[mtonep3]

Sounds like no grip with tyres!!


back from hk? how was it ?

Yeah hk was good. Baught a few parts not much..
Saw heaps of fd2rs in hk.. And lots of dc5rs and only saw one ep3r...
Wish I could bring more stuff back but my gf went nuts so I had to carry some of her stuff.. Next time!!

[KaZe86]

no traction... axle tramping...

[Philip Lee]

Yeah hk was good. Baught a few parts not much..
Saw heaps of fd2rs in hk.. And lots of dc5rs and only saw one ep3r...
Wish I could bring more stuff back but my gf went nuts so I had to carry some of her stuff.. Next time!!

whereabouts did u end up buying your parts from?

might consider a trip to HK mid this year.

[Perry]

whereabouts did u end up buying your parts from?

might consider a trip to HK mid this year.

Have fun with the heat Phil.

[i-vtec]

my engine management light just came on ... was just driving normally and it just came on. any ideas what the problem might be ?

[SuperSteve]

Hi guys not sure if any1 else has experienced this prob but in the wet if i give my car a bit the whole car starts 2 vibrate as though somethin has come loose. I don't loose power but it doesn't feel right. Any thoughts? I have solid mounts but I can't see that they would do this.

do u have aftermarket cat back exhaust ?? do u hear ur exhaust make a drone noise ??

[SuperSteve]

my engine management light just came on ... was just driving normally and it just came on. any ideas what the problem might be ?

Do you recently have a after market header installed ??

If not most probably ur o2 sensor just went. Best get it checked out though incase its not

[i-vtec]

do u have aftermarket cat back exhaust ?? do u hear ur exhaust make a drone noise ??

yeah i have aftermarket cat back and no droning noise

[i-vtec]

Do you recently have a after market header installed ??

If not most probably ur o2 sensor just went. Best get it checked out though incase its not

no aftermarket headers installed

is it fine to drive if my o2 sensor just went ?
will get it checked out tomorrow when i get a chance

[Philip Lee]

Have fun with the heat Phil.

Haha it'll be alright. I can stand heat better than cold.

[white_ep3_civic]

do u have aftermarket cat back exhaust ?? do u hear ur exhaust make a drone noise ??

Yeh I got a aftermarket exhaust. It does get louder. U think it loose? It not a grip issue cause I drive it easy when it happens.

[p3p5y]

no aftermarket headers installed

is it fine to drive if my o2 sensor just went ?
will get it checked out tomorrow when i get a chance

If it's an O2 sensor issue, then it's fine as you'll be running rich. Since you're running rich, don't rev your engine too high as you may cause damage.

[JohnO]

are hub rings really required on wheels ?
good bad?
and if you do need them where do you get them at autobarn,one of the oh traders,repco? :o

[Nepolian]

are hub rings really required on wheels ?
good bad?
and if you do need them where do you get them at autobarn,one of the oh traders,repco? :o

They are a good idea as they keep the load off the wheel nuts! plus they keep your wheel turn true!

Get them from most tyre shops!

[blk_shadow]

You're running TE37s and stock front and rear brakes yea? What size hub rings are you using? I cant seem to find the centrebore measurements lol

I'm running spoon calipers at the front. the rotors' size remain the same as OEM.
yes TE37s, but I can't remember what size is the hub ring :zip: any tyre place should be able to find one to match

[Twest]

Hi guys not sure if any1 else has experienced this prob but in the wet if i give my car a bit the whole car starts 2 vibrate as though somethin has come loose. I don't loose power but it doesn't feel right. Any thoughts? I have solid mounts but I can't see that they would do this.

I have experienced this exact problem, it's tires not gripping. It happened to me the first day I got my car and I was like 'WTF??" because I wasn't use to the shifter yet i accidently went into 1st out of 4th thinking it was 3rd, made the car shake exactly like what you are talking about.

[white_ep3_civic]

I have experienced this exact problem, it's tires not gripping. It happened to me the first day I got my car and I was like 'WTF??" because I wasn't use to the shifter yet i accidently went into 1st out of 4th thinking it was 3rd, made the car shake exactly like what you are talking about.

Na it not grip as I was in 6th gear and driving slow

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys here is a thread that is on the intergra section. This is inregards to that vibration/noise when u drive in the wet

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80848

its the exact same problem as us. When u have a after market cat back exhaust and u drive in the wet, the rain gets in and "sizzles" u could say and it makes weird noises. My car b4 use to sound like a loud v8 when i went through big puddles. I found if i drive easy it prolonged this from happening but it stills happens in the end so my thoughts that driving easy meant that the exhaust pipe didnt heat up as much. This was all fixed once i got my new headers installed. Not sure why though, mayb the different metals butting up next to eachother :S no idea to b honest. But yeah so far since my headers have been installed i havent had the problem happen while driving through the rain

[Perry]

Haha it'll be alright. I can stand heat better than cold.

so your going around Jun or July Im guessing?

[Philip Lee]

^ most probably as that the quiet time at work for me.

[Perry]

^ most probably as that the quiet time at work for me.

PLanning on buying new parts hey cant see you on msn?

[Mugen_B16B]

im goin in june, got any good recommenddations on where to go in hk?

[Philip Lee]

PLanning on buying new parts hey cant see you on msn?

Posting from iphone so not on msn.

No plan on parts right now but who knows in a few months lol

[bigbaby0223]

im goin in june, got any good recommenddations on where to go in hk?

Harbour City in Kowloon is good for shopping if you are into designner brand and stuff, Mong Kok is good for eletronic stuff, car parts as well, oh, and the sneaker street. Then there is Causeway Bay, Admiralty and central. Disneyland, Ocean Park and the Peak are good places to go too. Sorry about the too many shopping places, been there too many times with the missus. :D

[Perry]

Posting from iphone so not on msn.

No plan on parts right now but who knows in a few months lol

hahahah

[bigbaby0223]

With the SSR header that everyone refers to, is it the Speed Star Racing header or the Six Sigma Racing? Both look very similar though...

[Mugen_B16B]

any places good for fishing gear LOL just trying my luck haha

[bigbaby0223]

I think Australia should have more fishing gears than Hongkong. :cool:

[Twest]

Has anyone tried spraying there brake calipers?

[white_ep3_civic]

Hey guys here is a thread that is on the intergra section. This is inregards to that vibration/noise when u drive in the wet

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80848

its the exact same problem as us. When u have a after market cat back exhaust and u drive in the wet, the rain gets in and "sizzles" u could say and it makes weird noises. My car b4 use to sound like a loud v8 when i went through big puddles. I found if i drive easy it prolonged this from happening but it stills happens in the end so my thoughts that driving easy meant that the exhaust pipe didnt heat up as much. This was all fixed once i got my new headers installed. Not sure why though, mayb the different metals butting up next to eachother :S no idea to b honest. But yeah so far since my headers have been installed i havent had the problem happen while driving through the rain

hey steve thanks for that link. But I hav aftermarket headers and it stillmakes the noise. I'm going 2 get under the car this weekend and see wat I can find. Has any1 else have this problem with their ep3?

[white_ep3_civic]

Just spotted a ep3 in rude on blaxland rd. Any1 here? Has red plates

[pair08]

also for hk, gotta check out LKF near central its just a street of bars with crap load of expats :D

[icecrm]

Just spotted a ep3 in rude on blaxland rd. Any1 here? Has red plates

CF bonnet? Thats me

work on blaxland road

[i-vtec]

If it's an O2 sensor issue, then it's fine as you'll be running rich. Since you're running rich, don't rev your engine too high as you may cause damage.

the CEL light i got on is cause the o2 sensor went .... :(

[white_ep3_civic]

CF bonnet? Thats me

work on blaxland road

Yeh cf bonnet

[white_ep3_civic]

the CEL light i got on is cause the o2 sensor went .... :(

Yeh same here most likley is the O2 sensor

[burak213]

was anyone at outback steak house on Tuesday?

seen a white one with red number plates

[icecrm]

me again at outback hahahaha

[Philip Lee]

u're everywhere lol

[SuperSteve]

me again at outback hahahaha

O how I luv outback steakhouse ! Yummmm

[burak213]

the nullabor steak

no sauce

in rare

with garlic mash on the side.

noice!

[JohnO]

outback steakhouse, cooks overdo the salt on my steak or maybe i went there once but yeah the best thing on the menu was the wings and maybe the chips with melted cheese n bacon.

thanks for the help on hub rings nepolian.

[Twest]

me again at outback hahahaha

Could you send a pic of your car with the red plates? I was thinking about getting some for my car but not sure of the look you get with them. :)

[burak213]

i seen it, doesnt look anything special


hehe jokes.

stands out heaps!

[JohnO]

placed my deposit today would white plate look alright on cw? or narh?
serious jdm HUs lol. anyways was thinkin red plate or a black one, open to suggestions!

[wtfhax]

placed my deposit today would white plate look alright on cw? or narh?
serious jdm HUs lol. anyways was thinkin red plate or a black one, open to suggestions!

White plate looks fine lol.
So where'd you buy yours from? Any mods?

[Philip Lee]

x2 with white plates.

[JohnO]

At IMG stock as a rock with a cool Jdm Hu :) just a few minor things inside n out but it's fixable. Picking it up next week, should I buy mounts now just incase or should be fine for awhile?


And on another note the Asian chick that works at IMG is cute as!

[Twest]

At IMG stock as a rock with a cool Jdm Hu :) just a few minor things inside n out but it's fixable. Picking it up next week, should I buy mounts now just incase or should be fine for awhile?


And on another note the Asian chick that works at IMG is cute as!

OHHHH dude, the receptionist chick? OMG. She's cute as. LOL

[mtonep3]

Lol someone get a photo for me!!!!!
Just wait till ur mounts start cracking, or u can get them now since aud is quite good.
I paid 350 for a set posted from the states

[Mugen_B16B]

fkn pervs...... PICS OR BAN!!!!! LOL

[JohnO]

Rofl yes man ohhh my god man i walked into a puddle just looking at her =[ i will get you a pic by end of next week if i can

[kevin__]

go there tomorrow and take photos john

[NightRyder]

woohoo!!..finally got my modem replaced..now back online....so what's been happening?...lol

Oh!...another Sydney EP3 owner?..cool..welcome... :)

[SuperSteve]

At IMG stock as a rock with a cool Jdm Hu :) just a few minor things inside n out but it's fixable. Picking it up next week, should I buy mounts now just incase or should be fine for awhile?


And on another note the Asian chick that works at IMG is cute as!

omg i cant beleive she is still there ! she was pretty nice last time i saw her. Remember ages ago guys when i was talking about her ! ! now do u guys beleive me ! ! !

[bigbaby0223]

Aparently, she gets picked up by the IMG mechanic every morning from somewhere, so I suggest if anyone is interested starting making friend with the mechanic and you will know where to go every morning! :D

[Mugen_B16B]

maybe u hoon to much to believe hahahahaha jks jks:P

[bigbaby0223]

maybe u hoon to much to believe hahahahaha jks jks:P

I was lucky to witness and Gavin actually told me that. hehe....

[Perry]

omg i cant beleive she is still there ! she was pretty nice last time i saw her. Remember ages ago guys when i was talking about her ! ! now do u guys beleive me ! ! !

Lets pay IMG a visit this weekend?

[Mugen_B16B]

dam man pics or ban!!!!! LOL

[bigbaby0223]

I'll ask Gavin...lol

[Twest]

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=54465

One of the most extensive mod list to an ep3 i've seen.

[bigbaby0223]

Anyone can recommand a good exhaust shop around Sydney? Thanks!

[wtfhax]

Aparently, she gets picked up by the IMG mechanic every morning from somewhere, so I suggest if anyone is interested starting making friend with the mechanic and you will know where to go every morning! :D

LOL.. I heard shes drive that white v35 always parked around the corner..

[Perry]

im starting to lilke Function7 lower tie bar.

[Nepolian]

im starting to lilke Function7 lower tie bar.

I'd like the extra 1k in my pocket :p

[EGG80X]

Lets pay IMG a visit this weekend?
what do you mean Perry, ain't you going this weekend?

[Twest]

Ohh also guys. With the FL Grille. I'll go to the panel beater tommrow and take a picture...since the car is still there..YAWN!..and show you guys. It's grey rather than black and has a slightly different grille pattern.