EP3 Type R

[Perry]

hm but the front had fl hl and the 04+ bar with them foglight holes.

ummm wonder if that's Charlies ep3 than

[SuperSteve]

man im so cut

ok so i usually park my car in my driveway, but last night i couldnt cause had famnily over so i left it on the side of the road, woke up came out see if anything happened cause i usually get a bad feeling bout parking on the road but it was all sweet, so i go to work across the road at my brothers shop, come out in the arvo and i walk past my car and think to myself "dam my rear bar is sitting low, real low WTF" the bar was nudge by some random fker, clear see that there was hand prints like the person got out to see if it was ok which is so typical asian to do a runner, fkn asians LOL, but now i need to find a new rear bar cause the tabs and clips are all broken, anyone can help me out here?

sorry to hear bro. I hate hearing about this shit. Pisses me off that people do shit like this

[Antv]

man im so cut

ok so i usually park my car in my driveway, but last night i couldnt cause had famnily over so i left it on the side of the road, woke up came out see if anything happened cause i usually get a bad feeling bout parking on the road but it was all sweet, so i go to work across the road at my brothers shop, come out in the arvo and i walk past my car and think to myself "dam my rear bar is sitting low, real low WTF" the bar was nudge by some random fker, clear see that there was hand prints like the person got out to see if it was ok which is so typical asian to do a runner, fkn asians LOL, but now i need to find a new rear bar cause the tabs and clips are all broken, anyone can help me out here?

lol why blame asians. must hav been someone on ozhonda then haha

[Philip Lee]

lol why blame asians. must hav been someone on ozhonda then haha

the standard of driving here is shocking I must say. My bro in law's car had been hit n run twice outside of our place.

Sad to hear mugen. How bad is the bumper itself. Clips and stuff can be bought from dealers I guess.

[Mugen_B16B]

well the rear bar has to holes for bolts with washers to go in placein the middle, there ripped off, scuff marks on the rear bar, but lip is ok thank god

[Rai-C]

any1 here in campbelltown much? I've seen an ep3 a few times

im around ingleburn alot but thats not campbelltown haha

[wtfhax]

anyone selling lowered seat rails? :)

[Perry]

Finally installed my 2nd hand window visors thanks to "pooface" I got to admit the design is a disappointment as opposed to the ek,dc and even dc5's due to they are stand alone clips to hold the visors in place. I should of bought 3m tapes instead of the ones i got.

[ams]

this is a twin loop. notice the extra pipe around the muffler.

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/mugen/mugen.exh.twinloop_d.jpg

Thanks for that :)

[ams]

im around ingleburn alot but thats not campbelltown haha

Ahhh so your the other guy in ingleburn with the ep3 :P Im in ingleburn as well and I saw your ep3 parked on the way to the station on the industrial side.

When did you buy yours?

[white_ep3_civic]

Finally installed my 2nd hand window visors thanks to "pooface" I got to admit the design is a disappointment as opposed to the ek,dc and even dc5's due to they are stand alone clips to hold the visors in place. I should of bought 3m tapes instead of the ones i got.

yeh I noticed that yen I fitted them not the best design. But they look the gud

[white_ep3_civic]

im around ingleburn alot but thats not campbelltown haha

Ah k I c 1 parked at MacArthur square sometimes

[mtonep3]

hey guys, i wanna change my mugen intake to a injen CAI. is it worth it? will their be much KW gain, even with/without dyno tune?
thanks in advance guys!

[Twest]

Guy's what's better for a daily? Mugen Mounts or Innovative ?

[Perry]

George and Phil mention before Mugen laaa

[pair08]

hey guys, i wanna change my mugen intake to a injen CAI. is it worth it? will their be much KW gain, even with/without dyno tune?
thanks in advance guys!

change to injen, sell the mugen. make money, louder sound, no power loss (maybe gain)

win! :D

[Rai-C]

Ahhh so your the other guy in ingleburn with the ep3 :P Im in ingleburn as well and I saw your ep3 parked on the way to the station on the industrial side.

When did you buy yours?

nope not me haha i only go pick up mates.. many times a week though..


Ah k I c 1 parked at MacArthur square sometimes

not me either haha

SORRY GUYS

[torres09]

what sort of insurance would I expect to pay for a 2002 ep23? over 25.

[ITRDC2]

should be just below 1k,rating 1,JCI,depends whether u live in a good suburb also.

[Philip Lee]

what sort of insurance would I expect to pay for a 2002 ep23? over 25.

where abouts are u? location is very important.

i pay $800 with a few mods listed and i'm in Brissy.

[Perry]

Cheap!!!!!!

[ITRDC2]

where abouts are u? location is very important.

i pay $800 with a few mods listed and i'm in Brissy.

wow,how much excess?

[torres09]

where abouts are u? location is very important.
Erskineville in Sydney.

Any insurance companies I should be looking at in particular?

[ITRDC2]

you should be able to get a quote here : www.justcarinsurance.com.au/

[white_ep3_civic]

Wow $800! I got quoted $1500 wit a $3000 excess last ur through just car. They were the cheapest. I'm under 25 but I have a clean driving history. Don't need insurance this yr tho no car :(

[Philip Lee]

$800 is with shannons, over 30, full ncb with agreed value of $30k.

But as I said I'm in Brisbane (which I was told is much cheaper than Syd)

[g3F]

hello just wanted to introduce myself to everyone here. thought i would eventually sign up to this forum seems really friendly to whoever needs advice ie me in the very near future :)

cant wait to get my ep3 its currently in brissy getting complianced by Ben at Shogun Imports - very easy deal with and highly recommended for anyone wanting a FL ep3 complianced. First mod for the car will be one of those awesome Skunk2 gear shifters!! I was kinda torn between the buddyclub type b but decided for more inside respect LOL

looking fwd to tapping into everyones knowledge here

[Malenic1981]

Ben did my compliance as well, make sure you get good tyres fitted on car, give him a call and let him know or you may get some cheap sh#t that you wan't like :)

[Perry]

hello just wanted to introduce myself to everyone here. thought i would eventually sign up to this forum seems really friendly to whoever needs advice ie me in the very near future :)

cant wait to get my ep3 its currently in brissy getting complianced by Ben at Shogun Imports - very easy deal with and highly recommended for anyone wanting a FL ep3 complianced. First mod for the car will be one of those awesome Skunk2 gear shifters!! I was kinda torn between the buddyclub type b but decided for more inside respect LOL

looking fwd to tapping into everyones knowledge here

Welcome dude tell dont tell me its CW?

[Nepolian]

wow,how much excess?


hello just wanted to introduce myself to everyone here. thought i would eventually sign up to this forum seems really friendly to whoever needs advice ie me in the very near future :)

cant wait to get my ep3 its currently in brissy getting complianced by Ben at Shogun Imports - very easy deal with and highly recommended for anyone wanting a FL ep3 complianced. First mod for the car will be one of those awesome Skunk2 gear shifters!! I was kinda torn between the buddyclub type b but decided for more inside respect LOL

looking fwd to tapping into everyones knowledge here

Welcome!

Mines from shogun too and I got Falken 452's tyres when complied.....pretty good for compliance tyres......


Welcome dude tell dont tell me its CW?

Bet you a coffee that it is Perry!

[Nepolian]

Sydney EP3 peeps.....what do you think? http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2689223#post2689223

[EGG80X]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/EGG80X/000/Photo179.jpg

did this for shit and giggles, took it off after a week

[Philip Lee]

Ben is cool. We had 2 cars done by him.

I organized my own tyres and showed him the invoice and he was cool.

So gf3 u got a FL? Mine was the first FL Ben did and it took longer than normal becos he had a few extra paper work.

[Philip Lee]

Kelvin, those are the rim protectors thing? Looks cool

[Perry]

Welcome!

Mines from shogun too and I got Falken 452's tyres when complied.....pretty good for compliance tyres......



Bet you a coffee that it is Perry!

I think im going to lose to this bet :(

[Perry]

Sydney EP3 peeps.....what do you think? http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2689223#post2689223


Nice job :thumbsup:
Where are the red ep3's?

[Nepolian]

Nice job :thumbsup:
Where are the red ep3's?

I'll add him but I dont think he's on here :(

Yeay! free coffee next meet!

[g3F]

yeah mines not CW so sorry Nepolian you owe a coffee to Perry hahaha, Perry see if u can get a baller one with diamonds and sh1t in it... Mine will be silver i got some pics of it from the wharf in jap below.

yeah ben is an awesome bloke he was able to source some kumho ku31 tyres for me pretty cheap, reading up on these forum i ended up going 215/45/17 hopefully they'll go alrite :D

[Perry]

yeah mines not CW so sorry Nepolian you owe a coffee to Perry hahaha, Perry see if u can get a baller one with diamonds and sh1t in it... Mine will be silver i got some pics of it from the wharf in jap below.

yeah ben is an awesome bloke he was able to source some kumho ku31 tyres for me pretty cheap, reading up on these forum i ended up going 215/45/17 hopefully they'll go alrite :D

Very very nice :thumbsup: FL FTW. There is a red EP3 in Act from memory which was from IMG have you seen it around its got FL tail lights too.

Seat free coffee for me.

[EGG80X]

Kelvin, those are the rim protectors thing? Looks cool
no, just pin stripes

[g3F]

Very very nice :thumbsup: FL FTW. There is a red EP3 in Act from memory which was from IMG have you seen it around its got FL tail lights too.

Seat free coffee for me.

yeah he had it up on carsales for awhile but he loved it too much so decided to keep it. red must be really rare in oz. theres also a couple of CW ones here, you mite have seen them on carsales both were trying to get around 22k for them. i think they both had the mugen black bonnet

[NightRyder]

Welcome to the humble EP3 community, enjoy your stay but fasten your seat belts!!...LOL...

We should probably consider doing one MASSIVE EP3 meet from all States and Territories...haha..

Let's all meet in Alice Springs since it is quite central to all. :p

[g3F]

hahaha that would be pretty sick until everyone realises they need to get their cars washed...

[g3F]

yeah he had it up on carsales for awhile but he loved it too much so decided to keep it. red must be really rare in oz. theres also a couple of CW ones here, you mite have seen them on carsales both were trying to get around 22k for them. i think they both had the mugen black bonnet

oops by mugen bonnet i mean the buddyclub CF bonnet... this PQ point thingy is getting me nervous lol i wanna get into the marketplace!!!:wave:

[Philip Lee]

Sounds like u r eager to mod lol

[Perry]

yeah he had it up on carsales for awhile but he loved it too much so decided to keep it. red must be really rare in oz. theres also a couple of CW ones here, you mite have seen them on carsales both were trying to get around 22k for them. i think they both had the mugen black bonnet

Yeah I was about to purchase the red one but than decided to wait a bit longer till the FL went cheaper which didnt happen.

[Mugen_B16B]

hmmm what u guys reckon bout that mugen replica spoiler for sale? i might get it lol cause mine is due for a respray cause the clear is peeling bad

[Perry]

hmmm what u guys reckon bout that mugen replica spoiler for sale? i might get it lol cause mine is due for a respray cause the clear is peeling bad

No need to ask buy it my friend :thumbsup:

[EGG80X]

lol
I was bored
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6CLSaaoRSI&feature=player_embedded

[Perry]

lol
I was bored
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6CLSaaoRSI&feature=player_embedded

ahahhaha

[Twest]

haha i saw Rai today guys, we need an ep3 meet soon. Always hektik when your car pulls up next to you and says.. "You must be Twest"...LOL

[Rai-C]

was good meeting you dylan.. saw one parked at kk's maccas next to an S14.5, and bumped into two more EP3 owners at cabra carwash.. and apparently i missed out on a black one.

after 8 months of owning one and only meeting George and Steve at the WSID night..
i think i just had an EP3 overload today.

[c01567]

hmmm what u guys reckon bout that mugen replica spoiler for sale? i might get it lol cause mine is due for a respray cause the clear is peeling bad

Anyone want my mugen grille? :p

[Twest]

was good meeting you dylan.. saw one parked at kk's maccas next to an S14.5, and bumped into two more EP3 owners at cabra carwash.. and apparently i missed out on a black one.

after 8 months of owning one and only meeting George and Steve at the WSID night..
i think i just had an EP3 overload today.

Damn...That is amazing. I should've washed my car today. We need a meetup, should I try organise.

[Philip Lee]

hmmm what u guys reckon bout that mugen replica spoiler for sale? i might get it lol cause mine is due for a respray cause the clear is peeling bad

the issues i have with these are:

1. deletion of high mount brake lights;
2. fitment. if these are for USDM EP3, apparently i read on some US forum that their rear hatch is slightly diff to ours (not 100% sure tho).

btw another JDMST meet tonight @ the usual spot, wanna come?

[Perry]

Damn...That is amazing. I should've washed my car today. We need a meetup, should I try organise.

Car wash meet?

George we are due for a coffee meet again.

[burak213]

after a track car

looking at a ep3R or evo 7

i really want a NA for reliability but just cant get over the horrid looks.

which one should i go for?

[Philip Lee]

which one should i go for?

DC5?

or a DC2?

[JohnO]

after a track car

looking at a ep3R or evo 7

i really want a NA for reliability but just cant get over the horrid looks.

which one should i go for?



u mad? get an evo7 cause your a ep3 hater! maybe like a dc5 luxury mate.

[mtonep3]

Ep3 because of it's engine.



Anyway guys know of c pillar bar is any useful?

[Philip Lee]

actually if track only car, get a cams license and import a FD2R.

[mtonep3]

Don't get a evo7, from mates words, who owns a evo7 he says evo8 is alot better. Especially cause it is 6 speed. And alot faster. Well I tried stock 7 v ep3 on straight line ep3 was faster especially after 2nd gear. And evo8 v ep3 I found I was behind it most of time until toward end of 3rd gear I was progressing more closer to the 8. But yet driving skills matter the most

[g3F]

just a newb question if i end up modding out my ep3. wat is the first thing i should be looking to do? im thinkin of upgrading my car in stages..

1: CAI (probs GruppeM or Injen if I'm tight for $$)
2: Cat back exhaust
3: ECU (K100 / 300?)
4: maybe a full toda system...a BIG maybe...

is that basically all thats needed for a EP3? other than spending massive amounts for a few gains after? also tell me if i got the order wrong since im prob retarded :)

cheers guys

[M@lew]

ECU will give you the best gains but you'd want to do the other things first before you do that. So probably go CAI and then exhaust or both at the same time.

[JohnO]

um id go header->exhaust or together. havent had a look at the cat but i think its a 3point boltholes.

[Philip Lee]

i'd personally do it in stages:

1. get CAI then catback for sound and a little more go.

2. then i'll turn my attention to other areas like handling (tyre/wheel + sussy) and brakes (pads and rotors).

3. if u then want more go, i'd do header + ECU.

4. if u are a baller, full toda rebuilt.

i personally done 1 & 2 except rotors and i can't justify spending another $3-4k for no.3. i also got distracted and got other bits like HU/speakers, lower seat rails and other small bits an pieces lol

[Perry]

Don't get a evo7, from mates words, who owns a evo7 he says evo8 is alot better. Especially cause it is 6 speed. And alot faster. Well I tried stock 7 v ep3 on straight line ep3 was faster especially after 2nd gear. And evo8 v ep3 I found I was behind it most of time until toward end of 3rd gear I was progressing more closer to the 8. But yet driving skills matter the most

I've been in both Evo 7 & 8, im sure a 7 felt a bit quicker due to its gear ratio's both stock. It's only the boost that makes it fun to drive.

[g3F]

cheers everyone, i decided to go with the ep3 instead of tme evo 6 as it would be better for my pockets and a whole lot more fun as well as being practical at the same time def ep3 ftw although i'll always have a soft spot for the evo

[Philip Lee]

I've been in both Evo 7 & 8, im sure a 7 felt a bit quicker due to its gear ratio's both stock. It's only the boost that makes it fun to drive.

but they are still a boring street car. should be an awesome track car tho. but i like my fun car raw (ie. free from electronics).

i'm so over the turbo AWD thing.

[Perry]

but they are still a boring street car. should be an awesome track car tho. but i like my fun car raw (ie. free from electronics).

i'm so over the turbo AWD thing.

I know what your mean.

I'm a ricer ill do the following intake,sussy, exhaust, wheels than brakes meaning calipers :p

[Philip Lee]

ricers do sticker, cannon, cut springs, pod on a stick, badges and cf wraps or diy spray painted bonnet lol

[Perry]

ricers do sticker, cannon, cut springs, pod on a stick, badges and cf wraps or diy spray painted bonnet lol

LOL finally got my visors on Phil and loving it. Now searching on UK forums for some small parts.

[g3F]

i'd personally do it in stages:

1. get CAI then catback for sound and a little more go.

2. then i'll turn my attention to other areas like handling (tyre/wheel + sussy) and brakes (pads and rotors).

3. if u then want more go, i'd do header + ECU.

4. if u are a baller, full toda rebuilt.

i personally done 1 & 2 except rotors and i can't justify spending another $3-4k for no.3. i also got distracted and got other bits like HU/speakers, lower seat rails and other small bits an pieces lol

man i'd love to get a ride in your car just to see how much more performance you've been able to get out of it

[Philip Lee]

haha good. how about the protectors?

[Philip Lee]

man i'd love to get a ride in your car just to see how much more performance you've been able to get out of it

the CAI lost a bit of low end torque but the catback made up for it and more.

sussy (Tein SS) got rid of the understeer and ride smoother than stock on uneven road but it doesn't like potholes.

brake pads felt better as the OEM pads are hopeless but there are still improvement in this area. the next step would be disc. can't justify calipers as i don't track my car.

Nepolian and Steve have more mods than me so u'll have a better idea of the potential of modded EP3.

[Perry]

haha good. how about the protectors?

Thats what im looking into trying to find the cheapest option.

[g3F]

its set then, gonna try save up for a gruppem and a 5zigen catback.. from all reports you get a nice sounding ep3 out of this combination no? any other suggestions would be very much appreciated:idea:

[white_ep3_civic]

Ep3 because of it's engine.



Anyway guys know of c pillar bar is any useful?

I was looking into the c-pillar when I had my ep3 alot of the older honda's have them but cops will defect u

[white_ep3_civic]

just a newb question if i end up modding out my ep3. wat is the first thing i should be looking to do? im thinkin of upgrading my car in stages..

1: CAI (probs GruppeM or Injen if I'm tight for $$)
2: Cat back exhaust
3: ECU (K100 / 300?)
4: maybe a full toda system...a BIG maybe...

is that basically all thats needed for a EP3? other than spending massive amounts for a few gains after? also tell me if i got the order wrong since im prob retarded :)

cheers guys

I went injen, cat back, headers, coilovers and few bars.

[JohnO]

its set then, gonna try save up for a gruppem and a 5zigen catback.. from all reports you get a nice sounding ep3 out of this combination no? any other suggestions would be very much appreciated:idea:

once i do get around to put on the gruppe m i'll tell you about it :thumbsup:
probably this weekend or nxt. oh and about the intakes injen/fujita be bang for buck but if you wanna be a baller go get the gruppe for the extra carbon fibre bits.

[mtonep3]

I heard injen might be abit dangerouse if u drive over a big puddle

[Malenic1981]

I got gruppeM and rm01a catback, plus apexi vafc2, it's pretty powerfull and sounds very good, so far best 1/4mile time is 14.2@162km/h, lot's of people told me I should be able to get into mid to high 13s with better 60" time and bit of weight reduction.
So power wise EP3 is up there with lots of boosted cars, for example few evos on the night were getting high 13s and low 14s which is nothing special when you consider they are 4WD plus turbo hehe

[Rai-C]

I got gruppeM and rm01a catback, plus apexi vafc2, it's pretty powerfull and sounds very good, so far best 1/4mile time is 14.2@162km/h, lot's of people told me I should be able to get into mid to high 13s with better 60" time and bit of weight reduction.
So power wise EP3 is up there with lots of boosted cars, for example few evos on the night were getting high 13s and low 14s which is nothing special when you consider they are 4WD plus turbo hehe

hmm i ran a best of 14.6 at WSID completely stock.. im pretty sure your car would be capable of a better time than that?

[Nepolian]

I got gruppeM and rm01a catback, plus apexi vafc2, it's pretty powerfull and sounds very good, so far best 1/4mile time is 14.2@162km/h, lot's of people told me I should be able to get into mid to high 13s with better 60" time and bit of weight reduction.
So power wise EP3 is up there with lots of boosted cars, for example few evos on the night were getting high 13s and low 14s which is nothing special when you consider they are 4WD plus turbo hehe

Practice on driving.......Myself and Chubbysteve both got into 13.9's with just SRI and catback....stock everything else!


hmm i ran a best of 14.6 at WSID completely stock.. im pretty sure your car would be capable of a better time than that?

Again.....practice ray :thumbsup:

[SuperSteve]

i ran 14.1 with intake + exhaust on my first wsid run. Im a terrible driver >_<

2nd time i went i got even worse times. i went backwards lol

[Malenic1981]

how do you guys launch you cars??

[white_ep3_civic]

I heard injen might be abit dangerouse if u drive over a big puddle

Neva had any issues with mine. Just gotta b cautious.

I got a 14.5 with intake and catback. Launched round 4k

[BongStyle]

Hey guys, just picked up some skunk2 stage2 cams, springs and lifters... a k-pro and a 70mm throttle body! I'll keep you guys updated on my gains. I plan on getting it installed and tuned by bel-garage in sydney. Would everyone agree they are the best option for this?

[oongie]

Disagree with you.
Toda or ISMR or Touge tune

[c01567]

how do you guys launch you cars??

would also like to know how hard you guys are launching to get those times :)


ahhh btw what tyre pressures are people running for street?

[SuperSteve]

how do you guys launch you cars??

u gotta ride the clutch a lil or gg

[Rai-C]

yeah im with steve.. ride the clutch... pre-load to about 4..

[Mugen_B16B]

anyone no a place i could get a new rear bar?

[derby23]

anyone no a place i could get a new rear bar?

Google boom plus toys. They had pfl rear bumper last time I checked :)

[white_ep3_civic]

Google boom plus toys. They had pfl rear bumper last time I checked :)

What front bar does ur car hav. The 1 in ur dp

[Philip Lee]

What front bar does ur car hav. The 1 in ur dp

Walker japan

[Philip Lee]

guys, quick question about central locking.

i remember someone one said that they used aftermarket kit to fix their central locking when it failed. is that true? i read up 40+ page but can't find it but i seems to recall reading this.

if this is true, what aftermarket kit did u use?

thanks

[Philip Lee]

just ordered a spare key. will need to pay $150 to buy the key, cut and code the stupid OEM immobilisor. still cheaper than Honda dealer who wants $200 for key + $200 to cut and code....

[EGG80X]

i am tempted to get the gruppe m and replace the mugen air box..... you folks reckon its worth it>?

[Philip Lee]

i am tempted to get the gruppe m and replace the mugen air box..... you folks reckon its worth it>?

only if u can sell the mugen air box for a reasonable amount.

[EGG80X]

only if u can sell the mugen air box for a reasonable amount.

yeah and an oem airbox too... I just don't like the injen cai because you have to cut and drill plus the the possibility of hydrolock

[Philip Lee]

i have Fujita which is very similar to the Injen and we didn't need to drill anything like the DC5 but we still need to cut some plastic which i sealed up with duct tape.

if u dun want to cut and drill, keep the Mugen cos u still need to cut and drill while fitting the Gruppe M.

if you want to improve your intake, maybe get a mugen grill as it has a hole for intake.

[EGG80X]

one more thing, do you guys bring a bottle of octane booster with you on country drives?
I normally found there are a lack of 98ron bowser on country side servos. Have any of you fueled up with 95ron before? Or are you bunch of city slickers and never venture out?

[c1v1c]

one more thing, do you guys bring a bottle of octane booster with you on country drives?
I normally found there are a lack of 98ron bowser on country side servos. Have any of you fueled up with 95ron before? Or are you bunch of city slickers and never venture out?

Ive never had a problem finding 98 as of yet.. But it also depends how far out in the sticks your talking lol

[mtonep3]

Hello someone please help me
i found these semi slicks, they are 225/45/17 and some of my friends say that they will hit the guards alot, only 40 will fit for 225 wide tyres. can someone help? im confused cause im running 215/45/17 and i dont know whats the difference. these are for stockies too..

[Philip Lee]

225/45/17 on stockies if not lowered should be fine.

225 refers the width of the tyre. it has increased by 10mm from 215. there are still plenty of room on stock wheel but the tyres will be ballooned slightly.

also your friend is not correct regarding 225 would fit on 40 and not 45. 40 is the aspect ratio being the height of the side wall. 225/45 will have a taller side wall than a 225/40 which means the overall diameter will be bigger and your speedo will run slightly faster. obviously 225/45 will scrub slightly earlier than 225/40 but without trying both, it will hard to tell. however if 225/40 srubs then 225/45 will definitely scrub.

i also assume u don't have any spacers.

[JohnO]

guys, quick question about central locking.

i remember someone one said that they used aftermarket kit to fix their central locking when it failed. is that true? i read up 40+ page but can't find it but i seems to recall reading this.

if this is true, what aftermarket kit did u use?

thanks

um my central locking failed when i got my car from img but gavin had a guy fixed it up ended up gettting a/m ones not oem but it still does the job.

[Philip Lee]

Thanks mate. cheers

[denrie]

um my central locking failed when i got my car from img but gavin had a guy fixed it up ended up gettting a/m ones not oem but it still does the job.

How much were they? My driver's door is stuffed.

[Nepolian]

guys, quick question about central locking.

i remember someone one said that they used aftermarket kit to fix their central locking when it failed. is that true? i read up 40+ page but can't find it but i seems to recall reading this.

if this is true, what aftermarket kit did u use?

thanks

Just the usual jaycar ones will fit....thats what I have and I think its supersteve that wrote something on it.


i am tempted to get the gruppe m and replace the mugen air box..... you folks reckon its worth it>?

Yes and no, I'd say spend money else where first!


yeah and an oem airbox too... I just don't like the injen cai because you have to cut and drill plus the the possibility of hydrolock

Been playing with cars for over 15 years and never have seen hydrolock from a cai! Too many people use that as an excuse!

[Philip Lee]

Just the usual jaycar ones will fit....thats what I have and I think its supersteve that wrote something on it.

thanks mate.



Been playing with cars for over 15 years and never have seen hydrolock from a cai! Too many people use that as an excuse!

i read someone on CITR did but the water was high enough and got into the cabin so i guess thats not normal driving.

[i-vtec]

just ordered a spare key. will need to pay $150 to buy the key, cut and code the stupid OEM immobilisor. still cheaper than Honda dealer who wants $200 for key + $200 to cut and code....

i think i paid $90 for mine cut and coded also

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a set of slotted/drilled discs for our cars. Was wondering if anyone here is maybe interested in a group buy to save on postage? It will be similar to the RDA slotted discs but with drilled bits in between.

PM me if interested :)

[JohnO]

well it was paid by gavin so im not quite sure. i think their around 100bucks give or take not sure too lol, at jb's they were around 120 for 4.

[Philip Lee]

i think i paid $90 for mine cut and coded also

is your car a FL or pre FL?

FL has oem immobilisor so the key is more expensive and more costly to code.

if your car is a FL then i'd be :(

[Antv]

hey guys im thinking of buying new rims....theres these buddyclub rims - Buddyclub Sf Challenge Time attack edition 17x7 - 5x114.3 with +42 offset....


i dont know much about offset but will this fit fine and not look fail on my ep3?

heres a pic of rims
http://www.clubrsx.com/graphics/00000001/r2.jpg

[i-vtec]

is your car a FL or pre FL?

FL has oem immobilisor so the key is more expensive and more costly to code.

if your car is a FL then i'd be :(

Yes it's a facelift.

[mtonep3]

225/45/17 on stockies if not lowered should be fine.

225 refers the width of the tyre. it has increased by 10mm from 215. there are still plenty of room on stock wheel but the tyres will be ballooned slightly.

also your friend is not correct regarding 225 would fit on 40 and not 45. 40 is the aspect ratio being the height of the side wall. 225/45 will have a taller side wall than a 225/40 which means the overall diameter will be bigger and your speedo will run slightly faster. obviously 225/45 will scrub slightly earlier than 225/40 but without trying both, it will hard to tell. however if 225/40 srubs then 225/45 will definitely scrub.

i also assume u don't have any spacers.

ok thanks phil. Yeah when I said, they said it wouldn't fit was that meaning it will scrub. I'm running 215/45/17 street tyres and I have has a few scrubbings on track. Also they claimed that the "45" in 215 and 225 is different, in the way which 225 sidewall is bigger.
Also last time I went track day I ran 215/45/17, and the scrubbing was solvable by adjust more camber to the front, that time I had no camber.
Sorry if I am confusing, because I'm quite confused my self.

[denrie]

hey guys im thinking of buying new rims....theres these buddyclub rims - Buddyclub Sf Challenge Time attack edition 17x7 - 5x114.3 with +42 offset....


i dont know much about offset but will this fit fine and not look fail on my ep3?

heres a pic of rims
http://www.clubrsx.com/graphics/00000001/r2.jpg

It would pretty much sit the same as your OEM wheels.

[Philip Lee]

ok thanks phil. Yeah when I said, they said it wouldn't fit was that meaning it will scrub. I'm running 215/45/17 street tyres and I have has a few scrubbings on track. Also they claimed that the "45" in 215 and 225 is different, in the way which 225 sidewall is bigger.
Also last time I went track day I ran 215/45/17, and the scrubbing was solvable by adjust more camber to the front, that time I had no camber.
Sorry if I am confusing, because I'm quite confused my self.

If u scrub on 215/45/17 then u are not running stock wheel or have spacer.

45 on a 225 has higher side wall than on 215. And if u scrub on 215 then u will scrub on 225 whether 45 or 40.

More -ve camber will fix it up to an extend.

[white_ep3_civic]

Quick question I've done a search but how do u remove the rear speakers? does the mesh pop off?

[namr]

hey guys does anyone know where i can source the oem 01-03 ep3 headlights with the smoked chrome housing?

[mtonep3]

hey guys does anyone know where i can source the oem 01-03 ep3 headlights with the smoked chrome housing?

Try supergt.com.hk

ps phill I'm gunna get the 225/45:17 semis and give them a go! Nitto n1

[ITRDC2]

hey guys does anyone know where i can source the oem 01-03 ep3 headlights with the smoked chrome housing?

contact this guy
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=115
i think he got a pair~

[mizone]

Anyone know where I can find instructions for various panel removals so i can run some cables to my amp?

[ITRDC2]

hi all, for daily drive, do you think Tein type flex is good enough?

[c01567]

Hey all,
whats everyone using for seat covers (if any)

[JohnO]

using some seat covers that my bro got me from markets with honda stitched on round 50bucks each? pretty tight fit on top half of recaros though, somewhat i like to see my recaros rather than put covers on them.

[EGG80X]

Hey all,
whats everyone using for seat covers (if any)
the only one I found that fits are the nos ones lol unless its custom made
the axs ones is too tight for the recaros
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/EGG80X/000/IMG_0386s.jpg


I am getting a custom made one soon and might sell these

[Philip Lee]

Anyone know where I can find instructions for various panel removals so i can run some cables to my amp?

search on some civic uk forums. There are some DIY guides.

Re seat cover, I have snapon ones and they fit quite well.

[c01567]

thanks guys, just picked up some snapon ones on ebay... prob not legit lol but hopefully same dimensions

[Philip Lee]

i recall paying $100 for a pair 7 years ago.

still going strong tho.

[derby23]

Hi!

Recently picked up my ep3. 2002 CW, currently stock. Have had my auto for 3 years am on my L's for stick, so I'm one of the slowest ep3r's around :p *It's currently staying with me in Melbourne for the next 6 months for work. Don't know whether I belong in the Brisbane or Melbourne thread so thought I'd post here :) just to keep you happy chilly Philly :p

Will post pics once I get around to doing a photoshoot :)

Also, a quick thank you to Phil for amswering my insane amount of questions . :):):)*

*

[Perry]

Hi!

Recently picked up my ep3. 2002 CW, currently stock. Have had my auto for 3 years am on my L's for stick, so I'm one of the slowest ep3r's around :p *It's currently staying with me in Melbourne for the next 6 months for work. Don't know whether I belong in the Brisbane or Melbourne thread so thought I'd post here :) just to keep you happy chilly Philly :p

Will post pics once I get around to doing a photoshoot :)



Also, a quick thank you to Phil for amswering my insane amount of questions . :):):)*

*

Nice Stuff :thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

Hi!

Recently picked up my ep3. 2002 CW, currently stock. Have had my auto for 3 years am on my L's for stick, so I'm one of the slowest ep3r's around :p *It's currently staying with me in Melbourne for the next 6 months for work. Don't know whether I belong in the Brisbane or Melbourne thread so thought I'd post here :) just to keep you happy chilly Philly :p

Will post pics once I get around to doing a photoshoot :)

Also, a quick thank you to Phil for amswering my insane amount of questions . :):):)*

*

haha no worries. feel free to ask more questions now, we are happy to tempt people to spend $$ on their EP3 lol

so Perry you got your mount fixed?

[Perry]

haha no worries. feel free to ask more questions now, we are happy to tempt people to spend $$ on their EP3 lol

so Perry you got your mount fixed?

yeah got it fix this morning I forgot to take a pic of the broken mount it was ugly :(, just changed to a OEM one it will do for now.

[Philip Lee]

so how much did it cost you?

[Mugen_B16B]

hahah dw perry ill post a pic that will beat urz lol if i can find it, mine was in 3 peices haha

[Perry]

hahah dw perry ill post a pic that will beat urz lol if i can find it, mine was in 3 peices haha

$308 Phil spewing, now need to clean the mess it left in the engine bay.

Mugen_B16B: 3 pieces damn ok you win. :thumbsup:

[EGG80X]

any one heard or used the pipecross venom intake? I kinda like the idea

[Mugen_B16B]

$308 Phil spewing, now need to clean the mess it left in the engine bay.

Mugen_B16B: 3 pieces damn ok you win. :thumbsup:

gl cleaning it up

found a pic but couldnt find the 3 peice pic, this is the oil and it fkn stains!!! still havent got it all off so hard to get to

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/17042009155.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/qvu86/17042009158.jpg

[c01567]

haha atleast you didn't have to wait for parts etc... but damn looks pretty nasty haha

[mtonep3]

mugen b16b mine looks the exact same lol
and i havent tried getting it off yet...

[Perry]

Lucky mine wasnt that bad I was told to use degreaser.

[Mugen_B16B]

maybe some orange stuff

[JohnO]

finally put on my gruppe m fairly easy job :D not mechanically minded and still got it on. loud as injen give or take.

[Perry]

finally put on my gruppe m fairly easy job :D not mechanically minded and still got it on. loud as injen give or take.

Nice Hey JohnO did u use to own a dc2r?

[JohnO]

nah perry always wanted one though, compared my mates injen before on his s2k. hey man you know with waxing, its just putting it on smearing it to an even coat and wiping it off with a smooth cloth after an hour?


heres what it sounds like. shit clip but it will do. http://www.youtube.com/user/Ohhep3r?feature=mhw4

[Perry]

nah perry always wanted one though, compared my mates injen before on his s2k. hey man you know with waxing, its just putting it on smearing it to an even coat and wiping it off with a smooth cloth after an hour?

Sounds right you got the concept.

[qldhonda]

Picked up last week in Sydney, then drove back to Townsville in Nth Qld. So if any one saw some lost looking idiot driving north last Thursday...Hello.

Question tho - Windscreens...Hard to find or am I looking in the wrong places ?


Car handles alot better than I thought it would..very happy with the choice for my new work commuter.

[Philip Lee]

nice car. what exhaust do u have?

windscreen is a pain tho. i think Perry or Steve would know more info.

[Perry]

Nice buy I see nice optional pedals.. Yes windscreen are hard to find before but apparently O'briens can get the screens of the guys we got it from.

[Philip Lee]

Nice buy I see nice optional pedals..

they aren't factory option Perry and they should have been standard like the DC5R.

[white_ep3_civic]

Picked up last week in Sydney, then drove back to Townsville in Nth Qld. So if any one saw some lost looking idiot driving north last Thursday...Hello.

Question tho - Windscreens...Hard to find or am I looking in the wrong places ?


Car handles alot better than I thought it would..very happy with the choice for my new work commuter.

I called o'brien n they had a couple
in stock. I checked 2 make sure it was for the 3 door and they said yes

[namr]

contact this guy
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=115
i think he got a pair~

thanks will do!

[Twest]

nice car. what exhaust do u have?

windscreen is a pain tho. i think Perry or Steve would know more info.

Looks like the twinloop from the tip of it, If so I have the same one :)

[ITRDC2]

Picked up last week in Sydney, then drove back to Townsville in Nth Qld. So if any one saw some lost looking idiot driving north last Thursday...Hello.

Question tho - Windscreens...Hard to find or am I looking in the wrong places ?


Car handles alot better than I thought it would..very happy with the choice for my new work commuter.

great dc5r pedals, but what a shame they didnt give u the oem hid hl

[burak213]

the seats are tripping me out

[Mugen_B16B]

welcome fellow qlder

[qldhonda]

Mugen TL on the back.

HIDs are in :)

Thanks for the heads up on O'brien.

IMG are also helping me chase the glass down too. - thanks gav.

[icecrm]

yo, still having trouble finding front bumper

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

[pair08]

check out japanpartsland

bit exxy but

[Mugen_B16B]

yo, still having trouble finding front bumper

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!
have u tried EU frotn bumper yet?

[Perry]

have u tried EU frotn bumper yet?

I was thinking the same thing someone mention i thnk Phil its probably the same.

[Philip Lee]

i'm pretty sure the EU ones are the same. at least for FL

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/16233f9f54.jpg

[Mugen_B16B]

checked out the EU preface and looks exact, didnt check if the grill on the EU can detach or not

[Mugen_B16B]

hey guys remeber way back last yr sometime we all wanted ep3crew stickers? well if u guys r keen ill pm the trader on carX and ask him to make up some for us and shit, whos in? plus whos good at designs?

[Perry]

Sounds good I'm in.

[Mugen_B16B]

Ep3cr3w or EP3squad?

[Perry]

Squad.

[stimwe]

Hi guys. I am new to the forum so please forgive me for asking any silly question.
I have recently bought a 2002 EP3 and found some problems this morning when i was driving to work.

There was a griding / squeaky sound (dont really know how to decribe it exaclty) when i steer. It only happen during low speed (below 30km/h), mostly when i was parking. I tried keep turning in a constant speed (5km/h) and the disturbing sound keeps going.

I have heard that there is a common issue on EP3s with the steering rack. Will that be the problem in this case?

Also i will try posting a video or a record of that sound tomorrow.

Thanks

[qldhonda]

Hey guys

Could you tell which O'briens you rang for the windscreen. Phone number would be great. I tried our local branch...FAIL.

Why must things be so hard when you live in the middle of nowhere

[k0e1]

Ep3cr3w or EP3squad?

maybe EPcr3w so it enhances the EP3 bit

[Mugen_B16B]

Hi guys. I am new to the forum so please forgive me for asking any silly question.
I have recently bought a 2002 EP3 and found some problems this morning when i was driving to work.

There was a griding / squeaky sound (dont really know how to decribe it exaclty) when i steer. It only happen during low speed (below 30km/h), mostly when i was parking. I tried keep turning in a constant speed (5km/h) and the disturbing sound keeps going.

I have heard that there is a common issue on EP3s with the steering rack. Will that be the problem in this case?

Also i will try posting a video or a record of that sound tomorrow.

Thanks

in this case yes it is ur steering rack, if ur in syd i think supersteve went to hannys and got it fixed and all sweet for him, i diy'd it and fixed it up myself just a lil bit of greese to go into the sttering rack should fix it up, common issue, honda really should of thought more when it came to this cause dc5's sometimes get this problem

[ITRDC2]

Mugen TL on the back.

HIDs are in :)

Thanks for the heads up on O'brien.

IMG are also helping me chase the glass down too. - thanks gav.

no i meant urs not the EP3 stock headlights...it's from the EU's

[namr]

Hi guys. I am new to the forum so please forgive me for asking any silly question.
I have recently bought a 2002 EP3 and found some problems this morning when i was driving to work.

There was a griding / squeaky sound (dont really know how to decribe it exaclty) when i steer. It only happen during low speed (below 30km/h), mostly when i was parking. I tried keep turning in a constant speed (5km/h) and the disturbing sound keeps going.

I have heard that there is a common issue on EP3s with the steering rack. Will that be the problem in this case?

Also i will try posting a video or a record of that sound tomorrow.

Thanks

steering rack issue, spray wd40 in the steering rack.

[Philip Lee]

just got my insurance renewal today.

i'm now paying $756 instead of around $850. gotta love Shannons lol

[Perry]

just got my insurance renewal today.

i'm now paying $756 instead of around $850. gotta love Shannons lol

What??? ohhh time for me to call up too than.

[Perry]

Hey guys

Could you tell which O'briens you rang for the windscreen. Phone number would be great. I tried our local branch...FAIL.

Why must things be so hard when you live in the middle of nowhere

I'll try and get the number for you tonight or Steve could help you out since I got the windscreen from the same supplier.

[white_ep3_civic]

The o'brian in minto had the windscreen the number I found was 1800 645 011. Hope this helps

[Philip Lee]

anyone installed master cylinder brake stopper?

in case you don't know what it is, it is something like this:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/Johnny00000/bits083.jpg

i have fitted some on my last car and it was very good and i want to get them for the EP3. the link above is made by a UK shop called Tegiwa. i wonder if there are other brands that make these stuff for our cars. (Cusco doesn't make one for the EP3).

[n5920787]

anyone installed master cylinder brake stopper?

in case you don't know what it is, it is something like this:



i have fitted some on my last car and it was very good and i want to get them for the EP3. the link above is made by a UK shop called Tegiwa. i wonder if there are other brands that make these stuff for our cars. (Cusco doesn't make one for the EP3).

How much of a difference did you notice when you had this installed on your last car?

[Philip Lee]

Quite a bit. The pedal is much firmer and consistent.

This part is 28 pounds shipped here (roughly aud$50). So quite cheapish and I think it's very good value for money.

But I just wonder if there are other alternatives. If not I'll go ahead.

[JohnO]

Ep3cr3w or EP3squad?


Down for ep3squad

[EGG80X]

Quite a bit. The pedal is much firmer and consistent.

This part is 28 pounds shipped here (roughly aud$50). So quite cheapish and I think it's very good value for money.

But I just wonder if there are other alternatives. If not I'll go ahead.

I smell a group buy Phil ;)

[derby23]

Hey Phil,

I've been told that this would be one of the best options, there's a local guy in who can get these in at wholesale, but I doubt it would be by a big margin.

[Philip Lee]

Well I'd be happy with anything < aud$50 shipped. Do u have more info of the local distributor?

Thx

[Philip Lee]

I smell a group buy Phil ;)

Lol I thought GB is not allowed here. Maybe u can ask the syd guys and order together and I'd do the same with the bne guys.

[EGG80X]

Lol I thought GB is not allowed here. Maybe u can ask the syd guys and order together and I'd do the same with the bne guys.


oh its not like aus car talk lol

[icecrm]

i know a graphic designer who is pretty good

i can ask him tomorrow

for a lil sample of some of his work check out www.takenlimited.com or www.thepixelplayground.com

he also did my banner on my blog. www.talesofjimbo.blogspot.com

[ITRDC2]

http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t155913103

this is HARDCORE~~~

[white_ep3_civic]

Can I still get a sticker even tho i dun own a ep3 anymore? i miss my car.

[Mugen_B16B]

lol go buy one again :P jks

[Mugen_B16B]

just waiting on designs atm so post em up

[white_ep3_civic]

lol go buy one again :P jks

I will 1 day lol.

[derby23]

Hey Phil,

I'm still waiting for the guy to get back to me, he is a mechanic who can order Honda parts for -40% rrp, how long do you think shipping will take if you ordered yours today?

[Philip Lee]

Was told 5 - 7 days

[SuperSteve]

hey guys need alil bit of help. Im preping my car for track day and i thought mayb i might take out my rear seats 2 save some weight seeing im a big boy lol.

I can remove the bottom bit of the rear seat but i cant figure out how to take out the back bit. Usually u got a few bolts holding it down but i cant see any.

[qldhonda]

Thanks for the info. O'briens have been in touch and the glass is on its way to Townsville. Should be all done before easter :)

$390 installed...A little dear IMO, but what the hell.


Thanks again.

PS god damn the EP3 has bought all the Mazda SP, holden and ford dickheads out.....Everyone wants a piece of it.... So far I have refrained from obliging...dont know if i can hold out much longer....

[qldhonda]

hey guys need alil bit of help. Im preping my car for track day and i thought mayb i might take out my rear seats 2 save some weight seeing im a big boy lol.

I can remove the bottom bit of the rear seat but i cant figure out how to take out the back bit. Usually u got a few bolts holding it down but i cant see any.

Hey ya

Trying to extract pages for u from the manual but it being a pain.

Heres one image hope it helps. I'll keep trying on the others but the wife has me doing menial tasks like lawn mowing and hanging stupid paintings that have no cars in them ? Dont get it myself

[qldhonda]

Here is another. If no one has the Manual, Maybe I can burn it off and mail it ?


Let me know.

I'll try and find the link online for it.... Actually I dont think I am allowed to post stuff like that , Am I ?


Scott

[Philip Lee]

Thanks for the info. O'briens have been in touch and the glass is on its way to Townsville. Should be all done before easter :)

$390 installed...A little dear IMO, but what the hell.


Thanks again.

PS god damn the EP3 has bought all the Mazda SP, holden and ford dickheads out.....Everyone wants a piece of it.... So far I have refrained from obliging...dont know if i can hold out much longer....

I never got hassled here in Brisbane. Everyone think I'm driving a jazz lol

[Twest]

hey guys remeber way back last yr sometime we all wanted ep3crew stickers? well if u guys r keen ill pm the trader on carX and ask him to make up some for us and shit, whos in? plus whos good at designs?

I'm in :)Then we should all get Stickers with our Ozhonda names on them and like superset them under the EP3 Stickers... :P

[Twest]

WOW...Someone totaled an ep3 on cumberland highway today, anyone off here? That car looked HAMMERED. I say part-out..definitely write-off.

[Perry]

WOW...Someone totaled an ep3 on cumberland highway today, anyone off here? That car looked HAMMERED. I say part-out..definitely write-off.

Hope its no one from here?

[SuperSteve]

dam. I hope it aint anyone from here

[SuperSteve]

Here is another. If no one has the Manual, Maybe I can burn it off and mail it ?


Let me know.

I'll try and find the link online for it.... Actually I dont think I am allowed to post stuff like that , Am I ?


Scott

thanks for ur awesome help mate :)

[derby23]

Was told 5 - 7 days

I just got a call from him, he would have to order it online as well, but Tegiwa is a good buy. Sorry for the delay Phil.

[qldhonda]

Actually just found this. Is the same EP3 manual I have, and its a legit site YAAAAAAAH

http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Civic/

[patto]

Can anyone tell me what the most aggressive wheel size/offset would be for an ep3? I am looking at some 18x8.5 +30. Is this going to be too wide/too crazy an offset? I really wanna fill the guards

[Nepolian]

Can anyone tell me what the most aggressive wheel size/offset would be for an ep3? I am looking at some 18x8.5 +30. Is this going to be too wide/too crazy an offset? I really wanna fill the guards

Too wide even with camber and rolled guards. 7.5-8 inch and 30 offset max IMO... otherwise it'd be too difficult to manage and would have to run big camber.

I have tried 17x8 35 offset and it sits just right!

[EGG80X]

I have tried 17x8 35 offset and it sits just right!


nice I just got something with the same specs!

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Has anyone tried fitting a DC5r mugen air box into an ep3. Please let me know how it fits. Thanks.

[Perry]

nice I just got something with the same specs!

Getting wheels already wooow.

Man so many ep3's out west now. spotted 2 in the afternoon today on Hume highway.

[denrie]

nice I just got something with the same specs!

Post pics please? :)

[Perry]

I know what they are hehehe.

[Nepolian]

Has anyone tried fitting a DC5r mugen air box into an ep3. Please let me know how it fits. Thanks.

Just like the oem buddy.

[Philip Lee]

I know what they are hehehe.

X 2 hehe

[EGG80X]

I know what they are hehehe.


oem rims with welded on spacers ;)

[GEG]

hey guys took my short ram off the other day, to get a blue slip, and sadly i no longer have a cross over sound - either that, or my exhaust is drowing it out

this makes me :(

question:

should i invest in a cold air, or will the hondata air box mod give me the sound i love, without the bother of money spent

which will then make me :)

[EGG80X]

try the air box mod, its free

[Philip Lee]

I doubt the airbox will give u the sound but if u r gonna spent $$ , get a Cai.

[Twest]

Hey guys,

The ep3 that crashed was my friends girlfriend, ashleigh. Some dickhead that blitz a red t-boned them...she broke her pelvis and her friend broke her collar bone. Car is pretty much totalled. Poor girl. Keep her in our thoughts, and remember before we try and run that amber light next time the repercussions that can occur.

Twest,

[GEG]

I doubt the airbox will give u the sound but if u r gonna spent $$ , get a Cai.


it seems very difficult to find a cai online, not through a local store, for a good price. it has to be ep3 specific right? i cant go through the states for a tsx, standard ep3, or dc5 intake right?

does the american ep3 intake fit, i think they run a k20a3 - and i imagine the direction of the pipe to the front would be the same since it's the same chassis-ish .. but would it connect in to the throttle body as per normal??

[YIZ23R]

Quick question I've done a search but how do u remove the rear speakers? does the mesh pop off?

Yeh, just used a flathead to pop the mesh out.

[Philip Lee]

it seems very difficult to find a cai online, not through a local store, for a good price. it has to be ep3 specific right? i cant go through the states for a tsx, standard ep3, or dc5 intake right?

does the american ep3 intake fit, i think they run a k20a3 - and i imagine the direction of the pipe to the front would be the same since it's the same chassis-ish .. but would it connect in to the throttle body as per normal??

I have the Fujita CAI and afaik they only make 1 version for EP3.

i think Injen is the same (ie. only 1 model for EP3).

mine fit fine, no mod to the CAI kit at all. all bolt on and play.

DC5 CAI won't fit our car (except probably the Mugen airbox).

[Mugen_B16B]

Hey guys,

The ep3 that crashed was my friends girlfriend, ashleigh. Some dickhead that blitz a red t-boned them...she broke her pelvis and her friend broke her collar bone. Car is pretty much totalled. Poor girl. Keep her in our thoughts, and remember before we try and run that amber light next time the repercussions that can occur.

Twest,

hope everything is ok man, glad that she is ok and a life is way more important than a car

[Mugen_B16B]

it seems very difficult to find a cai online, not through a local store, for a good price. it has to be ep3 specific right? i cant go through the states for a tsx, standard ep3, or dc5 intake right?

does the american ep3 intake fit, i think they run a k20a3 - and i imagine the direction of the pipe to the front would be the same since it's the same chassis-ish .. but would it connect in to the throttle body as per normal??

the us ep3 intakes are straight fit man, i bought mine off yonas at JDMyard, saves u the trouble of the wait and i think its 480 now shipped, which is pretty good price or u could get one from the states for about 400 shipped but u gotto wait like 10 working days or so but up to u, u could try using the AEM ones, i heard there pretty good

[Philip Lee]

^ x2.

i see lots of ppl running reds in front of me lately.

i saw a Corolla got T-boned right in front of me. and the other time, the car in front would have got hit by a pajero if he took off 2 seconds earlier than he did. it's pretty scary actually.

[Mugen_B16B]

^ x2.

i see lots of ppl running reds in front of me lately.

i saw a Corolla got T-boned right in front of me. and the other time, the car in front would have got hit by a pajero if he took off 2 seconds earlier than he did. it's pretty scary actually.

hahah dw goin to uni i see it all the time but all close encounters

[Philip Lee]

i'm more worried about my wife and kids....

[mtonep3]

That's really sad to hear twest!!! Some people are real ****heads these days on the roads, which make it difficult for us... Hope they get well soon

also is anyone interested in buddy club n+ coilovers and mugen airbox let me know :)

[GEG]

airbox.. ..not yet

but anyone have a second hand CAI on sale??

[Mugen_B16B]

anyone got a good desgin for the stickers yet? just waiting on the designs so i can send to typeX to make em up

[tang(oO)]

airbox.. ..not yet

but anyone have a second hand CAI on sale??

anyone have two for sale? I'm looking for one too...

[Philip Lee]

i think i paid $90 for mine cut and coded also

mate. does your car has aftermarket ECU (ie. probably no more factory immobilsor)?

it turned out the guy can't code my key.

do you have the detail where u get your FL key cut and coded?

thanks heaps.

[c01567]

try the air box mod, its free

please enlighten me

[Philip Lee]

please enlighten me

basically smooth out the inside of the air box.

u can find the detail on honda-tech.

[jonske]

Got a big crack (about 25cm long) on my windscreen while driving back up to Sydney =( How do I go about getting a replacement windscreen?

[qldhonda]

Just got mine ordered through O'briens.


Everywhere else just tilted their heads, frowned and said I gave them an incorrect VIN number......

[jonske]

called obrien and got quoted $480 for replacement windscreen :(

[ITRDC2]

sounds about all right

[SuperSteve]

called obrien and got quoted $480 for replacement windscreen :(

i paid 660 for mine from a auto glass repairer. obrian wasnt able to get windscreens back when i was looking.

[patto]

Does anybody know what brands make aftermarket lowered springs for EP3r and where I can find them? So far Ive only been able to locate EIbach springs.

[ITRDC2]

plenty, u can go spoon, RSR, Tein, etc.

[qldhonda]

Couple of the guys from work import all their bits through these guys.

Heres the spoon springs they have for EP3

http://www.nengun.com/spoon/progressive-springs

Also friend just showed me this

http://auctions.nengun.com/honda/civic-type-r-ep3/1

Some sort of Japanese ebay for car bits ?

Nice to know some of those bits are out there

[tang(oO)]

im sure jdmconcept stock some spoon springs too if your in sydney and want to get it more local.

[tang(oO)]

has anyone had a good spring and shock combo on an ep3 before? im looking to close the gap between the guard but would like it to keep as close to the shock comfort as possible??

[JohnO]

Couple of the guys from work import all their bits through these guys.

Heres the spoon springs they have for EP3

http://www.nengun.com/spoon/progressive-springs

Also friend just showed me this

http://auctions.nengun.com/honda/civic-type-r-ep3/1

Some sort of Japanese ebay for car bits ?

Nice to know some of those bits are out there

thats some nice bits out there, has your mate bought stuff off that auction site?

[Nepolian]

Spoon or tein to keep it reasonably comfortable! Most if not all coil overs will cause harder ride.