EP3 Type R

[Nepolian]

But its all about the bling ! Bling is everything !

Coming from Mr SHOW PONY himself! LOL!


guys in need of a intake tube, had a look in the f/s section none around. any suggestions? xposed doesnt have any stock till next week.

From Honda or.....take it off, clean it and put some sikaflex (urathane goo) around the broken part and reuse the original!

[JohnO]

thanks man autobarn or supercheap would have it yeah? got to do it tomorrow morning.

[Nepolian]

Local hardware store mate, get the cheapest one....all the same! Give it curing time tho.....takes a while to set.

[EGG80X]

Egg8ox how about a gruppe m intake :D

too baller for me lol, plus I heard it rattles too.

[SuperSteve]

too baller for me lol, plus I heard it rattles too.

u can fix the rattles :)

[Perry]

John dont temp me to buy it off u did you install it by any chance in your car?

[JohnO]

yeh Perry its on my car but yeah it made a hole in my silicone tube... duct taped it up for now. Trying to get a new one from honda havent had a call back all day. still got your cbrr up for sale??


as for the rattling just use the rest of the 3m tape that was given acts like a cushion upon layers of tape.

[Perry]

yeh Perry its on my car but yeah it made a hole in my silicone tube... duct taped it up for now. Trying to get a new one from honda havent had a call back all day. still got your cbrr up for sale??


as for the rattling just use the rest of the 3m tape that was given acts like a cushion upon layers of tape.

cant you use ur stock intake arm?
my Cbr was sold ages ago.

[JohnO]

cant you use ur stock intake arm?
my Cbr was sold ages ago.

yeah ive been using the stock arm with the gruppe and the arm broke this week, was cheap to fix anyways 82bucks for a new intake arm from honda.

[ITRDC2]

ep3 meet
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs552.ash1/32231_422263677494_555677494_5256987_5566211_n.jpg

[Perry]

more pics pleasE?

[mtonep3]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs652.snc3/32231_422263647494_555677494_5256982_4873169_n.jpg

=]

[Perry]

Love the plates.

[white_ep3_civic]

There was an ep3 ages ago with the same plates in syd

[EGG80X]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j201/jdmegg/JDMST%20May%202010/IMG_0817.jpg

[GEG]

EGG80X ive been meaning to ask you since ages!

What's the deal with your own headlights? How come ive never seen such a pair before? Did you do them yourself? It's been doing my head in!

[wtfhax]

it was imported like that

[EGG80X]

EGG80X ive been meaning to ask you since ages!

What's the deal with your own headlights? How come ive never seen such a pair before? Did you do them yourself? It's been doing my head in!


hahahha don't worry mate, its doing my head in as well,
the headlights came like that and I been trying to source the original as well.

I got a gut feeling its a diy jobbie, because there are still honda marking on the headlights

[mtonep3]

hey guys, im sure this has been covered before, but i tried seraching and cant find
what do we need to fit DC5R coilovers??
thanks in advance!

[tunacnt]

http://www.carsales.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopup.aspx?R=8584568&PhotoID=7972918&h_mid=4415219&f_mid=&c_mid=4414491&pid=140973&tabID=304744

are these interior lights standard in ep3R?

[Perry]

http://www.carsales.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopup.aspx?R=8584568&PhotoID=7972918&h_mid=4415219&f_mid=&c_mid=4414491&pid=140973&tabID=304744

are these interior lights standard in ep3R?

not the neon lights.

[tunacnt]

lol thought so. thanks for the quick reply :)

[tunacnt]

any tips/things to bear in mind for buying ep3R?

im thinking of getting one fairly soon. they all show very low kms and good condition!

any help would be much appreciated

[Perry]

do the usual checks like any other cars. Check for driver and front mounts if its showing tear they are usually first to go.

[burak213]

poor EP3 with the door damage @ the usual spot

lol

[Philip Lee]

Generally reliable car. just a few issues to look for:

- engine mounts as said by Perry. common problem, not costly to fix;
- steering rack noise. also common issue, just need to grease it up;
- central locking stuff up. just need to replace it, aftermarket stuff will do;
- lever on the recaro falls off, very easy to fix, can be DIY.

also check the following:
- check the equipments to see if you are buying a normal type r or a Comfort package (most common);
- check if the car has factory HID if it's a C package. (some RAW replaced them with normal helogens);

otherwise general used car checks.

[Philip Lee]

hey guys, im sure this has been covered before, but i tried seraching and cant find
what do we need to fit DC5R coilovers??
thanks in advance!

i think u need to replace the tie rod ends and drill some holes bigger.

sorry i haven't fit DC5R sussy on my car so that's what i recall.

[tunacnt]

poor EP3 with the door damage @ the usual spot

lol


what you mean?

[burak213]

what you mean?

ep3 at lidcombe seems to have had a little accident

[tunacnt]

dealer priced ep3s in melbourne on carsales are ridiculous!

[Nepolian]

hey guys, im sure this has been covered before, but i tried seraching and cant find
what do we need to fit DC5R coilovers??
thanks in advance!

Need to use DC5R tie rod ends and lower rear shock eyelet need to be grounded down by about 4-6mm.

ps....I have a set of TEIN HA's to fit EP. PM if you're interested!

[aaronjo]

Hi guys, I'm in Perth and would like to get an EP3 but they are hard to find here. I need your recommendations as to any good and trustworthy dealers or private sellers from over east to get one from. I wanted to get one from JSA but after some research I think maybe not. Any help will be good guys so that I can join your ranks!

[wtfhax]

Hello ;) http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?132475-2002-Honda-Civic-Type-R-EP3

[Malenic1981]

I just sent you pm ;)

[mtonep3]

Cheers nepolian and phil!
btw has anyone heard of BC coilovers? Any good? recommendation?

[tunacnt]

Cheers nepolian and phil!
btw has anyone heard of BC coilovers? Any good? recommendation?

i had bc coilovers on my ek. they were good recommend for bang for buck mate!

[JohnO]

Hello ;) http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?132475-2002-Honda-Civic-Type-R-EP3

wish i had those cf interior goodies.

[Philip Lee]

wish i had those cf interior goodies.

those are stickers anyway. might as well DIY with CF vinyl.

[Stig]

Cheers nepolian and phil!
btw has anyone heard of BC coilovers? Any good? recommendation?

yeah agree with tunacat, they are bang for buck, cant go wrong with them, majority of my mates are running them and i might grab a set nearer to the end of the year as well

[M@lew]

Cheers nepolian and phil!
btw has anyone heard of BC coilovers? Any good? recommendation?

I've got BC's in my car man, should come out for a ride. :D

[white_ep3_civic]

those are stickers anyway. might as well DIY with CF vinyl.

I'm pretty sure mine were actual plastic covers.

[wtfhax]

those are stickers anyway. might as well DIY with CF vinyl.

lol they're not stickers.
yes they're stuck on, but they're 3d.. so its not like cf vinyl :)

[mtonep3]

Lol they are stickers..

[Nepolian]

Guys with no CF covers, u r just jealous! They're not stickers, as if Honda would just make stickers to stick on! They are CF moulded in plastic that sticks on to the panels.....so lets end this debate haters! ;)

[Philip Lee]

well $200 + shopping for a piece of bling that doesn't cover up the whole panel (bits of silver bits exposed around the air cond dials etc). each to their own i guess....

[Antv]

Guys with no CF covers, u r just jealous! They're not stickers, as if Honda would just make stickers to stick on! They are CF moulded in plastic that sticks on to the panels.....so lets end this debate haters! ;)

yeh they dont look that good, so just give them to me.

[mtonep3]

They just stickers with plastic carbon moulds hehe

[wtfhax]

guys with no cf covers, u r just jealous! They're not stickers, as if honda would just make stickers to stick on! They are cf moulded in plastic that sticks on to the panels.....so lets end this debate haters! ;)

oem bling ftw! :D

[bigbaby0223]

Question for the almight EP3 owners, any idea what size is the spring on our stock sussy? Like the inner diameter and the length of the springs?

[iQQ]

hmmm i am thinking of selling my mugen air box for something louder
arc super induction air box or injen cai??

injen cai isnt all that great, i had it on my car. cams, headers + exhaust with no cat.. now thats loud! i had to put 2 hotdogs on my exhaust to try to make it quiet.. epic fail

[Perry]

injen cai isnt all that great, i had it on my car. cams, headers + exhaust with no cat.. now thats loud! i had to put 2 hotdogs on my exhaust to try to make it quiet.. epic fail

Still got the car?

[Antv]

hey guys

will 17x9 +35 offset fit nicely on my ep3? anyone here with same specs? my cars lowered 30mm and guards have been rolled. thanks

[ams]

For those of you in sydney, theres going to be a cruise on the 4th of july, just a chilled drive but I'm not exactly sure to where. Last time I went I was the only EP3 there...is anyone interested? If so just let me know here and I'll pass the details along :)

[iQQ]

Still got the car?

yeah the cars just sitting in the garage, probably gonna turn it into a project car.

[iQQ]

17x9 +35 would fit fine, my te37s were about the same, just abit of scraping at the rears with a full car load.

dont really have much photos of my car, but heres an example, hope it helps.


http://i48.tinypic.com/2v8623m.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/2m6smq1.jpg

[Antv]

woo nice rims. the fit looks very nice. thanks alot for the help

[c01567]

what good ep3 info sources are there? atm i got ephatch.com forums? any other Uk forums?

[GEG]

what good ep3 info sources are there? atm i got ephatch.com forums? any other Uk forums?

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/

http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/

^^ these two are the biggest and best by far

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Hi everyone, anyone here with an ep3r running buddyclub racing spec coilovers? I got mine installed but my left front wheel has extremely bad toe out which is to the point of being un-drivable, my mech says the coilover might not even be for my car as the suspension geometry changed drastically which it shouldnt have when changing to specific coilovers for a model, even though my front right wheel is straight as an arrow and the rears fit... any help is greatly appreciated.

[iQQ]

Hi everyone, anyone here with an ep3r running buddyclub racing spec coilovers? I got mine installed but my left front wheel has extremely bad toe out which is to the point of being un-drivable, my mech says the coilover might not even be for my car as the suspension geometry changed drastically which it shouldnt have when changing to specific coilovers for a model, even though my front right wheel is straight as an arrow and the rears fit... any help is greatly appreciated.

hey, i got them on my car.. so what was your question?

[Nairda]

There's a guy who imports EP3Rs from japan and sticks them up on Firesport.com

[ITRDC2]

not only guy, a few guys but

[Eskimo_firefighter]

hey, i got them on my car.. so what was your question?

my question is, was it the same case with you when you installed these coilovers on your ep3r? as in the front left coilover installed showed massive toe out angle which rendered the car undrivable, and adjusting the toe angle back to alignment would be dangerous as the adjusting the toe that far to be aligned would leave little thread connected to the tie rods which can potentially disconnect during driving.
My mech actually thinks these coilovers i bought arent even for the ep3r as the suspension geometry went overly wonky after installation.
thanks for your help

[Antv]

hey guys do you know where i can get part number for driver side rubber moulding?(the whole frame rubber moulding not the window sill rubber garnish) ----(i will take a pic tomorow and upload here to be more clear tomorrow)



edit: i think its called door sash trim or rubber dam? the moulding that runs alongside the door pillars etc.
cheers

[iQQ]

my question is, was it the same case with you when you installed these coilovers on your ep3r? as in the front left coilover installed showed massive toe out angle which rendered the car undrivable, and adjusting the toe angle back to alignment would be dangerous as the adjusting the toe that far to be aligned would leave little thread connected to the tie rods which can potentially disconnect during driving.
My mech actually thinks these coilovers i bought arent even for the ep3r as the suspension geometry went overly wonky after installation.
thanks for your help

when the coilovers were put it on it was pretty much like plug and play, had to adjust the tie rod ends abit to reach the coilovers but thats about it. when my car got defected i took them off to put the stock suspension on and changed it over again after the defect was gone and it was like normal.

[iQQ]

hmmm i am thinking of selling my mugen air box for something louder
arc super induction air box or injen cai??

should get the gruppe M intake

[Perry]

should get the gruppe M intake
Have you got one u want to sell?

[mtonep3]

took a ride in my mates ep3 with gruppe M
and i must say it is TOTALLY different compared to my mugen...
i want one...

[white_ep3_civic]

when the coilovers were put it on it was pretty much like plug and play, had to adjust the tie rod ends abit to reach the coilovers but thats about it. when my car got defected i took them off to put the stock suspension on and changed it over again after the defect was gone and it was like normal.

Yeh same when mine were installed just install wheel alignment and thats it. Did u install them yourself?

[JohnO]

took a ride in my mates ep3 with gruppe M
and i must say it is TOTALLY different compared to my mugen...
i want one...

thats the way to go! get one man you wont regret it plus it looks good. apart from some rattling noises

[Eskimo_firefighter]

when the coilovers were put it on it was pretty much like plug and play, had to adjust the tie rod ends abit to reach the coilovers but thats about it. when my car got defected i took them off to put the stock suspension on and changed it over again after the defect was gone and it was like normal.

Ah thanks man, well since mine install wasnt like that, would u also speculate that the coilovers i bought arent even suited for the ep3r?

i dont know what ta do with these coilovers now..

[mtonep3]

Would the be dc5r coilovers maybe?

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Would the be dc5r coilovers maybe?

Possibility, but i dont think there is a way to confirm that. i wish buddyclub put some labels with codes or something like that so i can tell.

[Philip Lee]

there are people running DC5 coilovers in EP3 without much trouble. i'd think the problem is bigger than that.

[EGG80X]

anyone wanna sell their stock ecu?

I need one

[Twest]

anyone wanna sell their stock ecu?

I need one

What ECU are you running now?

[Antv]

straight swap for your hondata k pro?

[flubbar]

i know this'll be a hassle...but could somone maybe make a thread of mods for the ep3?
it'll make things easier for newbies like me to scroll through and list read it, rather than read every single post there is. (715 pages so far..O_O)

and to ams: wouldn't mind a meet in july~ =)

[ITRDC2]

http://i47.tinypic.com/dvit7n.jpg

grille updated

[Perry]

FL grill?

[ITRDC2]

yes fl grille on pre fl ep..

[Perry]

yes fl grille on pre fl ep..

SICK:thumbsup:

[Philip Lee]

yes fl grille on pre fl ep..

did you have to mod anything?

looks pretty good.

[ITRDC2]

need to cut up a bit ...and the other problem is really hard to close the hood since mugen hood is hard to close even with stock grille...

[Philip Lee]

are you going to put the red H on the grill? seems funny without it but not sure how the bigger FL badge will look.

[JohnO]

damn i want to swap for fl headlights looks so much better.

[mizone]

fl headlights hard to source?

[ITRDC2]

are you going to put the red H on the grill? seems funny without it but not sure how the bigger FL badge will look.

it will look stupid seriously....so im trying to put the pre fl red h somewhere to make my car to be unique,actually now its quite unique already...

[cw_wt]

my friend just bought this ep3

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_003001.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_003101.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_001101.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_001201.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_0015.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_0041.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_0028-1.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af183/cw_wt/ep3/DSC_0023.jpg

[JohnO]

is that dash the us version? since its si and thats all they ever get.

[Philip Lee]

in mph too.

and running spacers to clear the brembos.

looks good.

[Perry]

wooow i guess we ep3 owners will try and get a hold of the si cluster now hehehe looks HOT wish i could get a hold of the silver OEM rims.

[GEG]

thats not an oem SI cluster, it's some cheesy british cluster called "plasma gauges"

http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/#/civic/4534291444

this is what an SI looks like

http://www.familycar.com/roadtests/HondaCivicSI/Images/Cluster.jpg

[Perry]

oh yeah I remember now they use to do that on the ek clusters.

[white_ep3_civic]

The only thing I don't like is that the redline is much lower cause it an SI

[tunacnt]

just called RACV for a quote for ep3r. ridiculous prices. my dads rating 1 for life and my name as a secondary driver would cost $2000 p.a (WITH A $2000 excess)

any suggestions? this headache in getting insurance is putting me off buying a ep3r if its impossible to afford!

any help very much appreciated!

[Philip Lee]

Try just car, shannons etc.

Being an import, the mainstream insurance companies will be exxy.

[c1v1c]

Finished my wire tuck last night, pics arent great quality as my digital camera died in the ass.


BEFORE:

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/c1v1c_93/ep3%20oz/WIRE.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/c1v1c_93/ep3%20oz/wirep.jpg


AFTER:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/c1v1c_93/ep3%20oz/NOWIRE.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/c1v1c_93/ep3%20oz/nowirep.jpg

[tunacnt]

tried shannons although said i need to have over 5years driving experience (which i dont have)

just cars quoted me 1.6k pa with an excess of 2.3k @ fault lol.

guess ill need to pray i dont get into a smash up *knocks on wood*

[c01567]

what're people paying on shannons
22yo 1.7k for me...

[Philip Lee]

i'm paying $750 with shannons. over 30yo, clean history, full NCB and $500 excess. i live in Brisbane tho.

[jonske]

hi,

looking for new tyres and need some advice,

is it wise to go from 205/45/17 to 215/45/17 ??

wheel is thus bigger and does that mean slower start off? is the difference really that big?

[p3p5y]

hi,

looking for new tyres and need some advice,

is it wise to go from 205/45/17 to 215/45/17 ??

wheel is thus bigger and does that mean slower start off? is the difference really that big?

I did it. 205 to 215. Difference isn't too noticeable - I notice there is more flex in the tyre when cornering however the comfort was a lot better (could've also been due to new tyres compared to my old worn ones). Didn't notice too much in terms of slower start off.

[Philip Lee]

i'd go 215/45/17 as its a common size which means more choice and cheaper.

JDM DC5R runs 215/45 from factory.

[Antv]

i'd go 215/45/17 as its a common size which means more choice and cheaper.

JDM DC5R runs 215/45 from factory.


+1
yeah im running 215/45/17
btw does anyone know where to get a part list number for our cars?

[jonske]

i'd go 215/45/17 as its a common size which means more choice and cheaper.

JDM DC5R runs 215/45 from factory.

yeah, main reason for the change is price and availability. bloody 205/45/17 quotes so expensive.

also will the speedo be off?

[Philip Lee]

yeah, main reason for the change is price and availability. bloody 205/45/17 quotes so expensive.

also will the speedo be off?

speedo will be more accruate.

but less margin for error.

[Twest]

See those foggies he has in the Mugen front lip, what are those? Anyone know?

[Perry]

See those foggies he has in the Mugen front lip, what are those? Anyone know?

Thought they are OEM ones modified to the mugen lp.

[Nepolian]

Would the be dc5r coilovers maybe?

You'd know if its DC5 cause they dont fit straight on!


there are people running DC5 coilovers in EP3 without much trouble. i'd think the problem is bigger than that.

Mr LEE is correct here :)


I did it. 205 to 215. Difference isn't too noticeable - I notice there is more flex in the tyre when cornering however the comfort was a lot better (could've also been due to new tyres compared to my old worn ones). Didn't notice too much in terms of slower start off.

Difference would not be noticeable.


speedo will be more accruate.

but less margin for error.

Correct again!

It should bring it with in 2-4kph under actual speedo reading. Should'nt change anything in terms of margin for error as speeding is bad......mmmmmmmmkay!

[JohnO]

silly question about tyres can you just slap on 215s onto our oem wheels? since its better than 205 and i want better tyres than what i was given...

[wtfhax]

^ yes you can

[Philip Lee]

Yeah 215 will fit 7" rims. as i said Honda fitted 215 tyres on 7" rims for JDM DC5R.

[bennjamin]

guys....what are the SMALLEST rims you can fit on OEM EP3 brake size/knuckles etc ?
Considering options later on and wondering if slicks will sit on 16s or even 15's on those big brakes

[Nepolian]

guys....what are the SMALLEST rims you can fit on OEM EP3 brake size/knuckles etc ?
Considering options later on and wondering if slicks will sit on 16s or even 15's on those big brakes

Dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit chuck!

16 is smallest due to brakes. 15 is doable if you use DC2R/DC5 base 282mm brake setup!

[bennjamin]

Dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit chuck!

16 is smallest due to brakes. 15 is doable if you use DC2R/DC5 base 282mm brake setup!


base front discs/calipers might be the way - i am thinking deep 15's and low for street driving and easy swap for back to track or keep as is for slicks.
You gave me an idea George :)

[Nepolian]

base front discs/calipers might be the way - i am thinking deep 15's and low for street driving and easy swap for back to track or keep as is for slicks.
You gave me an idea George :)

USDM style EP3 with fully sick 15 inch rims with small rubbers............FTW

and................negative 1000 degree camber!!

[Mugen_B16B]

but they got 4x100 and smaller disc, im sure 16's is the smallest

tyres from option 1 garage in qld, kumho ku31 215/45/17 for $98 cheap cheap and there good for the price u pay, imo better then g3's ive used before

[mtonep3]

i'd rather be paying arond $50 more for KU36,
more performance!!

[M@lew]

Ku31's not bad man. :D Better in the wet and slightly worse in the dry than KU36 but still not bad. (From my experience) Got them on my wheel at the moment for daily / street driving, I'll just think about later on whether I'll use them at the track.

[Nepolian]

but they got 4x100 and smaller disc, im sure 16's is the smallest

???? Thats the point.....to wear 15's.....Lolz

Ps.....theyre 5 stud :)

[Mugen_B16B]

nah US Si EP3's are 4x100
http://media.photobucket.com/image/ep3%20si%2015%20inch/joshsep3/029.jpg

[iQQ]

hey has anyone got the buddy club short shifter on their car? any difference since chancing gears is already short?

[Perry]

I was told you wont notice a huge difference.

[Jibz]

I've been thinking of getting the shifter as well, since theres play in the urethane ball joint that I would hope a new shifter removes.

[iQQ]

ive decided to keep the car, hopefully k24 bottom end soon :) hope it boogys, probably drive it to sydney for dr honda to tune it aswell. melbourne tuners aint the best...

[white_ep3_civic]

As Perry said I have also heard they make little difference

[mtonep3]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?134745-Small-Melbourne-EP3-MEET-UP!

[mizone]

Anyone hooked up a rear view camera to their cars? Any recommended places to put it?

[mtonep3]

my car came with one. i can take a pic but its right next to the boot open button.

[Eskimo_firefighter]

can anyone show me where to buy the facelift ep3 headlights? I cant seem to find it at all. thank you in advance

[mtonep3]

i seen them on, www.supergt.com.hk
very pricey though, just comes with the shell with no HID, wiring etc.
also i know honda can get them for around double the price superGT is selling them.

[Eskimo_firefighter]

ahhh thanks for the link. They are selling it for 840 for the pair of headlights, so i think im gonna give up on finding these.

On the side note what do you guys think of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-2005-HONDA-CIVIC-SI-EP3-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-BLACK-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZMakeQ3aHondaQQhashZitem2c5 512f158QQitemZ190405865816QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruc kQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Twest]

Personally I don't like them, however if you had a black ep3 imo they would look very nice.

[Perry]

http://eshop.supergt.com.hk/preview/chi/detail.php?pid=ASHAEP320-2

Here you go.

[JohnO]

guys i think my ep3 is getting ****ed... long drives feels like something is wrong with the car like theres heavy vibrations or something rattling on the drivers side and i can feel it through the steering wheel. searched up steering rack and yeah i dont know where the tie rod is at to even have a look at. just going through 1st-> 2nd rattles, happens during 4th aswell, it aint the rattling from my gruppe m cause im so use to it now. mechanic doesnt know the problem cause i couldnt get it to rattle when i took it there.

[Twest]

Man that sucks, it's not your engine mounts is it?

[JohnO]

ok so i checked both engine mounts seems fine, is tie rod or whatever located near the suspensions?

[Perry]

Checked spark plugs, check oil level?

[blk_shadow]

have you checked your control arm bushings?

on a side note, the tie rod ends boot are easily split too. I've changed both of mine

[Eskimo_firefighter]

it could be your driveshafts that is worn out, or sometimes the cv boot is split open and exposed to weather and dirt going into the cv joints and damaging it. I dont know what the symptoms of a worn cv joint is but since its on the drivers side only it can very well be a possiblity, you can even check this out by yourself if you just look into the wheel and see if there is grease all over the place. Best of luck.

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Hey mate ive found a really useful link for you to read on your vibration problem and it backs up my post that i just made earlier, hahha. http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/driveshaft.htm

I hope i get a rep point for this. hahahaa

[Eskimo_firefighter]

has anyone here got a mugen airbox for their ep3's, how is it compared to stock?

[JohnO]

thanks for the quick replies guys, well i recently serviced the car cause i didnt want to wait for it to hit 60k still along way and oils/filter was pretty crap so yeah had to change everything. probably jack the car up tmr and fiddle around. cause the sound came from a pretty low spot when i first heard it, thought it was my wheel joints or my mech dropped a tool and didnt take it out and it was rattling but there was nothing.

hey eskimo i wouldnt waste my time with a mugen airbox/js racing box looks like a branded oem airbox, probably a different filter is used thats better than oem or structure of it for better airflow, mugen airbox is gonna need the mugen grill. since i got my gruppe m on it seems awhole lot different pricey but it wasnt an issue, could get cai? hear its bang for buck leaves a hole in your splash guard ;) and plenty of space in your engine bay.

[Eskimo_firefighter]

thanks for the heads up johno, ive read somewhere else that mugen airbox was awesome. guess ill just get the injen cai.

[Nepolian]

thanks for the heads up johno, ive read somewhere else that mugen airbox was awesome. guess ill just get the injen cai.

If you want OEM look....then do hondata box mod or mugen!

Otherwise CAI is good!

[c01567]

what filter elements are people using in the stock airbox?

[Eskimo_firefighter]

If you want OEM look....then do hondata box mod or mugen!

Otherwise CAI is good!

ive never heard of the hondata box mod, whats that?

*EDIT*
Dont worry ive found out what it is, thanks alot.

[IP_Freely]

Hey all,

I ve just acquired myself an 04 ep3, just wondering any of you people know where i can find myself a manual for this car?

I had a look at the hondahookup forums they've got the 02 manual. Is it still the same?

If anyone can help greatly appreciated.

[JohnO]

original manual 02-03 but i think nothings changed really or slight fix here and there/improvements

[IP_Freely]

Sorry to be a pain, anyone have a link or know where i can get a manual from?

[JohnO]

Pm your email I'll send you my copy of it but yeah it's 02-03 that gonna be okay?

[Nepolian]

Hey all,

I ve just acquired myself an 04 ep3, just wondering any of you people know where i can find myself a manual for this car?

I had a look at the hondahookup forums they've got the 02 manual. Is it still the same?

If anyone can help greatly appreciated.



Sorry to be a pain, anyone have a link or know where i can get a manual from?

Y u so hung up on a manual.....its just a car!

[blk_shadow]

hey eskimo i wouldnt waste my time with a mugen airbox/js racing box looks like a branded oem airbox, probably a different filter is used thats better than oem or structure of it for better airflow, mugen airbox is gonna need the mugen grill. since i got my gruppe m on it seems awhole lot different pricey but it wasnt an issue, could get cai? hear its bang for buck leaves a hole in your splash guard ;) and plenty of space in your engine bay.

I run a J's Racing intake box with J's Racing Power flow filter. Down low, the torque is really different. Definitely worth the money. But u will need the Mugen grille to complement it, since its sucking up air from the LH top of the grille.

[mizone]

Sorry to be a pain, anyone have a link or know where i can get a manual from?

Service manual? http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Civic/

[i-vtec]

anyone have stock shocks they want to get rid of ?

[c01567]

what filter elements are people using in the stock airbox?

Anyone??

Is it worth K&N over OEM?

[Philip Lee]

Anyone??

Is it worth K&N over OEM?

personally i can't justified K&N.

i dunno how much it'll cost you but buying locally will be around $100. i would spend another $200 or so and import an Injen.

but it's your call.

[white_ep3_civic]

I honestly wouldn't bother with a aftermarket filter for your stock air box. If you want a performance gain CAI would be the way too go.

[g3F]

I honestly wouldn't bother with a aftermarket filter for your stock air box. If you want a performance gain CAI would be the way too go.

Yeah I agree with that. I recently got a Fujita CAI from ebay for about $350 so that would be the way to go imo if you were thinking of modding the filter. Fujita is developed by the Injen people but the difference is Injen apparently give the most gains between the two. From my knowledge Injen = more performance, Fujita = stronger vtec changeover. personally i wouldn't bother with K&N filter knowing how much more enjoyment I have got with the Fujita installed from stock airbox. If your a baller you can go with the GruppeM CAI but just be wary that the fit isnt as good as the Injen or Fujita so expect some rattling

[JohnO]

so i had a look under the car, found the tie rod doesnt look like the rubber bits have spilt, cv i think they look fine no grease well double check tmr, mounts are fine. should i just get a wheel allignment/balance? i shook the right wheel left and right and in and out doesnt budge cause a mate of mine told me to try it to narrow it down to tie or wheel bearings. i dont have tools to undo the cover to get a look at the sparkies but i dont think theyre worn out yet since they tend to last over 100k's?

[blk_shadow]

spark plug will last for 100,000kms. But better to change it before that, like 90,000kms or around there.

[c01567]

personally i can't justified K&N.

i dunno how much it'll cost you but buying locally will be around $100. i would spend another $200 or so and import an Injen.

but it's your call.

Yeah... ebay is ~70USD shipped. OEM is 63. I'm just asking because i think my air filter element is due anyway.
dont' really want an open pod, trying to keep a stop look

[Philip Lee]

Yeah... ebay is ~70USD shipped. OEM is 63. I'm just asking because i think my air filter element is due anyway.
dont' really want an open pod, trying to keep a stop look

if the price is similar, i'd probably get the K & N. but with a CAI, the air filter is down under the passenger side headlight, so you can't really see it inside the engine bay. and you will only have empty space when you take out the stock airbox.

i have to say the car feels great with CAI and the vtec sound along is worth the cost. beware that u might lose a little low down torque with a CAI but with a cat back, there are definitely gain and no more lost torque.

[Philip Lee]

btw there is a nice discussion on intake at Integra forum:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?134951-Short-Ram-Intake-vs-Cold-Air-Induction-(DC5R)/page2

[PeppeX]

I've been looking at some Civic Type R EP3 on carsales and they seem to have different recaros (between the civics) and different from the EK9 type r and integra type r. I've been told that only JDM comes with recaros so i dont want to buy some UK model by accident just because they have recaros. So which were the actually 'stock' ones that came with the JDM EP3R?

[GEG]

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/attachments/interior-and-cockpit/177001d1229513685-wts-recaro-ep3-type-r-seat-dsc06131.jpg
http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/attachments/interior-and-cockpit/176999-wts-recaro-ep3-type-r-seat-img_2610.jpg

then on the facelift version, same seats, but in 2 tone:

http://www.civictyper.de/bilder/modelle_ep3/CTR_EP3_2004_JDM_Sitze.jpg



note: this is the older style recaro used in the dc2 integra type r, that you might have seen

http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/JDM%20DC5%20ITR%20Recaro%20Seats%20(Red)%20Large.j pg

[PeppeX]

Oh thanks for that :) those were the 3 i saw. I like the integra ones more :P. How come the DC5R still uses the old recaros?

Dam theres a facelift for EP3 too. Makes everything so confusing!

Just googled it so it has:
New recaros
Improved steering
Projector headlights
lightened flywheel
Suspension
Bumpers (Cant really tell the difference could someone show me photos of both?)

Did i miss anything? So is it worth trying to find a facelifted model?

[JohnO]

well our recaros is more of the luxury sports compared to full sport/race bucket seats like the dc5r. um i think these are like the ones in the old accords?

since your in sydney prefacelift is around 22-25 and fl is over 26. personally i just like the projector headlights thats about it from the fl model.


heres mine pre-facelift bumper
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/ohhep3r/IMG_0104.jpg
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/ohhep3r/IMG_0103.jpg

and heres a facelift 04+ bumper
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/ohhep3r/honda-civic-type-r-1024x768.jpg

- diff front bumper only and lip

[c01567]

headlights diff too... you pay a premium for it though

[PeppeX]

Are the back lights and bumper different too?

[Perry]

Are the back lights and bumper different too?

Rear lights are different not the rear bar.

[blk_shadow]

Oh thanks for that :) those were the 3 i saw. I like the integra ones more :P. How come the DC5R still uses the old recaros?

Dam theres a facelift for EP3 too. Makes everything so confusing!

Just googled it so it has:
New recaros
Improved steering
Projector headlights
lightened flywheel
Suspension
Bumpers (Cant really tell the difference could someone show me photos of both?)

Did i miss anything? So is it worth trying to find a facelifted model?

some minor change in interior trims like chrome A/C vent knobs (on the vents) and silver window switches and also tailight

[PeppeX]

I gotta say i love the projectors and taillights on the EP3R facelift!

[qldhonda]

Hey ya guys

Driving to work the other day the gear stick went all loose.....Paniced...tranny was stuck in 3rd. Miles from anywhere. Got it on a tow truck to a pretty good mechanic who has never seen an ep3 but was awesome on all my other cars(nonimport). A linkage bolt dropped out into the box which they recoverd, no damage. He said a link arm was bent and they are gonna try and straighten it tomorrow. If all goes well, but he said they have no idea how it all goes back together :((((((

I checked my EP3 downloaded workshop manual but it only has 5 speed.

Anyone have a breakdown of this or pics I can take to him. Would really appreciate any info here. Have a CNC on stand by if anything breaks(perks of the job) but no one seems to know how the lego set goes back together :(

Thanks

Scott

[Nepolian]

All EP3 linkage system is same regardless of 5 or 6 speed!

Are you saying that the linkage bolt was internal? If so a DC5R manual would be better as they have same gearbox essentially.

Wow....dropped linkage bolt aye......

[Nepolian]

This EP thread just goes round in circles LOL!

Hey I have a few nooby questions.....

1) So what one is faster down the 1/4 mile and to 100kph??

2) Since the EP is an import....what type of special wheel nuts should I use??

3) Which EP3 colour is best?? Black, white or pink??

[JohnO]

3. Red because red makes you go faster!
2. Some finely aged imported Honda lock nuts. :)
1. Obviously the ep3 hands down with Georges car.

[qldhonda]

Thanks for the help Nepolian. All sorted and back on the road.

Though I did find a little Gem in my mad internet panic.

http://www.torrentz.com/ca0ade2b6f5fb9400f45030f0c25bbf972536e70

TIS a right little disk of knowledge as it contains the type R supplement, something that the american manual going around doesnt have.

Anyhow thanks again

[already021231]

My EP3 engine won't stop immediately even the key is out, only happened since last night. Anyone can help?

[Nepolian]

My EP3 engine won't stop immediately even the key is out, only happened since last night. Anyone can help?

I'm reading that your can keeps running when you turn it off....ie take key out of ignition?

I'm only guessing here but here it goes......

1) You may have an ignition barrel issue or........

2) The car quietly went out whilst you were asleep and met up with a secret fully sick mate and got a non turbo timer installed!

[SuperSteve]

I'm reading that your can keeps running when you turn it off....ie take key out of ignition?

I'm only guessing here but here it goes......

1) You may have an ignition barrel issue or........

2) The car quietly went out whilst you were asleep and met up with a secret fully sick mate and got a non turbo timer installed!

Nepolian can u install a fully sick non turbo timer on my car so i can b fully sick and have alot of fully awesome street cred ??

[Nepolian]

Mate, I can supply u with a timer which flashes seven, yes that's seven different colours....so many that I cant remember what they are.

And....as a package deal for an extra............................say.....um....$10 0 toda dollars, I'll throw in a limited edition fluffy dice (only 1000000 unit made) Ill reserve number 67893 for ya!

[Perry]

ahahah when are we up for a coffee catch up Nepolian?

[Nepolian]

ahahah when are we up for a coffee catch up Nepolian?

Oh, go to the Sydney thread....I suggest arvo coffee (tea if you like) on sunday with the CITR guys :)

[SuperSteve]

Mate, I can supply u with a timer which flashes seven, yes that's seven different colours....so many that I cant remember what they are.

And....as a package deal for an extra............................say.....um....$10 0 toda dollars, I'll throw in a limited edition fluffy dice (only 1000000 unit made) Ill reserve number 67893 for ya!

lol gimme gimme GIMMEEE ! ! !

[JohnO]

i has to have a turbo timer too...

in all seriousness can someone help me out got a problem with my car cant seem to find the right cause...got the wheels alligned/balanced, lifted the car up to check tie rod and seeing if anything has been leaking or greasy bit. looking at the mounts it seems fine to me doesnt seem to be broken, driving off 1st from the lights and ive tried it alot recently to see if it was my clutch or what not theres a squeaking noise when im moving the steering wheel slightly side to side gently. driving to castle hill yesterday and back going on cumb hwy problems got worse squeaks got louder and heavy vibrations in the steering wheel. is it possible the gruppe m is rubbing against the hood? not sure..

[tunacnt]

what are your thoughts on JSA in preston? ive heard ALOT of bad feedback from Skyline AU but wanted to know from actual experiences.

they have a ep3 listed for 21,999 on carsales. only reason im interested is cos im wanting to trade my current daily in (toyota camry LOL).

the price seems good and from the pictures - looks like nothings wrong with it. they're stating that RACV checks are welcome.

are there any other things i can do to make sure i don't buy a trainwreck?

heres the link for the car:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=8682833&__sid=12768C368AC8&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%204294965322%2042949 65250%204294921591%20903&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=40&silo=1011

cheers in advance :)

[SuperSteve]

i has to have a turbo timer too...

in all seriousness can someone help me out got a problem with my car cant seem to find the right cause...got the wheels alligned/balanced, lifted the car up to check tie rod and seeing if anything has been leaking or greasy bit. looking at the mounts it seems fine to me doesnt seem to be broken, driving off 1st from the lights and ive tried it alot recently to see if it was my clutch or what not theres a squeaking noise when im moving the steering wheel slightly side to side gently. driving to castle hill yesterday and back going on cumb hwy problems got worse squeaks got louder and heavy vibrations in the steering wheel. is it possible the gruppe m is rubbing against the hood? not sure..

If ur getting squeak noises while turning the steering wheel side to side it could b ur steering rack. Does it sound asif its coming from behind ur steering wheel ?

[JohnO]

yeah its coming from behind the steering wheel steve.

[SuperSteve]

yeah its coming from behind the steering wheel steve.

yeap sounds like it may b ur steering rack. Common problem on ep3 steering racks and can b fixed with abit of lubrication :) took mine to hannys and they fixed it up for me. You can do it urself by pulling back the rubber boot on ur steering rack and getting some lube in there. People on this forum have done it and people in uk have done it aswell.

[already021231]

Is it hard to replace the ignition barrel? I think it is the problem, or my aftermarket immobiliser

[qldhonda]

tunacnt


Hmmm nice, but to me something just doesnt look right from the front...... ? Only have mine to go by, which I have spent alot of time with since getting it :)

Cant quite put my finger on it......

Anyone else ?

Take it for a run with someone mechanically minded is my advice

[Nepolian]

Ummmm....

No number plates?

No foggies?

Looks like a PFL EP3 to me!

[soundwave]

howdy all !

got my 02 EP3 a couple of weeks ago and thought i'd finally make a post instead of just stalking the forums lol
atm its stock except for the mugen catback twinloop exhaust (hoping to get a GruppeM soon)
hoping to catch some of the meetups any of you guys have in melb :)

[Nepolian]

Welcome!

[Perry]

Welcome welcome.

[Philip Lee]

Welcome welcome welcome.

[c1v1c]

ohh HI

[tunacnt]

tunacnt


Hmmm nice, but to me something just doesnt look right from the front...... ? Only have mine to go by, which I have spent alot of time with since getting it :)

Cant quite put my finger on it......

Anyone else ?

Take it for a run with someone mechanically minded is my advice

something bad or just missing plates and foglights, like what Nepolian said?

[mtonep3]

Front looks normal to me!

Btw guys I just started to get this squeaky/rubbing noise while I drive. Espesiccoaly while going over small bumps on roads and turning. Can someone confirm me that it is the steering rack issue or not? :s thanks alot guys!!

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Front looks normal to me!

Btw guys I just started to get this squeaky/rubbing noise while I drive. Espesiccoaly while going over small bumps on roads and turning. Can someone confirm me that it is the steering rack issue or not? :s thanks alot guys!!

Thats the steering rack issue mate, mine especially goes nuts when turning but not on bumps for some reason.

[mtonep3]

Just went for a drive this morning and the squeaky sounds weren't there anymore :s as of last night it was very noticable. Going to take my car to mechanics and have a look.

[JohnO]

oh its there mtonep3 ive had it for three weeks now and it gets worse on longer drives and on crappy roads in sydney... getting it greased up on sunday or so after the coffee meet. its more noticeable at higher speeds and the squeaks get even louder.

[bennjamin]

Hmm. Ep3 owners sell it to me

what is an average

fuel consumption / ks out of a tank
average insurance costs etc ?

I'm looking at one as a weekend car - and it's a natural progression from other smaller cheaper less mature modded fwds

[Nepolian]

9-10 per 100. Under $1000 for us older people. U know its the bomb!

[qldhonda]

something bad or just missing plates and foglights, like what Nepolian said?

Lets go with nepolian...

the fogs I think did it for me

I am usually dog tired by the time I get in here

[bennjamin]

9-10 per 100. Under $1000 for us older people. U know its the bomb!

Still slowly considering what my next medium term car will be. George what have you done around Wakefield ?

[Nepolian]

Mid 1.15's with my grandpa driving..... :)

[JohnO]

usually get around 330-350 a tank if that helps.

[SuperSteve]

usually get around 330-350 a tank if that helps.

hahaha u must b a hoon if ur getting that much ! !

[Nepolian]

hahaha u must b a hoon if ur getting that much ! !

Must B LOLZ!! Cause homie supersteve gets more than that....and he's as close to Turetto as you can get!

[GEG]

usually get around 330-350 a tank if that helps.

WTF where are you driving ?? i get 450 on average, and i have a friend who does better.

are you sure yours is running right?

[JohnO]

hahaha u must b a hoon if ur getting that much ! !

only learning from the best Steve :)

was running worse when I first got the car off IMG didn't last very long a tank

[c1v1c]

Ben,

I still have half a tank left after today, so far I have done about 350kms. This has been a mixture of city driving, along with Freeway Driving (with a bit of vtec of course).

On a good round I usually get between 550 - 650kms per tank.

[bennjamin]

thanks for those thoughts....more or less like any other civic then. That is , the more you thrash it the worse the economy :)

Anyways , seen a couple sofar. How are people going about using the ep3 for trackwork - how are the engines / transmission taking occasional or more use ?

[iQQ]

Ben,

I still have half a tank left after today, so far I have done about 350kms. This has been a mixture of city driving, along with Freeway Driving (with a bit of vtec of course).

On a good round I usually get between 550 - 650kms per tank.

i wish i could get that much... 370 was the highest ive ever got

[Nepolian]

i wish i could get that much... 370 was the highest ive ever got

You need to get you car checked out...have you worked out the average?? Because sometimes the fuel gauge isn't a good indication as it may differ 5-10 litres between cars...!

May car is moded with a little more than I/H/E :) and Im still getting 9-10lt/100. Better when travelling on free/highway!

[GEG]

i wish i could get that much... 370 was the highest ive ever got

even with some heavy driving, that has got to be the sign of something not running right

my car is running a fujita cold air, and a cat back exhaust - and with only city driving i average 450, and around 500 when i put in my new clutch (being extra cautious)

you guys should really try driving soft for a tank, just to check. it will help you in the long run to avoid costly problems, and when the time comes - to sell on!

[JohnO]

would driving short distances be the reason? since i just drive to my workplace which is less than 10 mins and it be 10 to get back everyday, spirited driving probably once a week or 2. as for mods only thing is a gruppe m.

[NightRyder]

John, you should be getting more km's from your tank. Might be worth getting it checked out. :)


would driving short distances be the reason? since i just drive to my workplace which is less than 10 mins and it be 10 to get back everyday, spirited driving probably once a week or 2. as for mods only thing is a gruppe m.

[bennjamin]

just got a few quotes around , Justcars seems to be one of the better priced deals. Around $1100-1200 with excess adjusted accordingly ( dont mind paying $1500 or so excess if its getting a pay out for theft or write off )
any other alternative sources that you lot recommend ?

[NightRyder]

Ben, you tried Shannons?


just got a few quotes around , Justcars seems to be one of the better priced deals. Around $1100-1200 with excess adjusted accordingly ( dont mind paying $1500 or so excess if its getting a pay out for theft or write off )
any other alternative sources that you lot recommend ?

[bennjamin]

Ben, you tried Shannons?

$2728.00 - same details nets me $1200 ish with justcars.

Over 25 and under 30 is a dark expensive place to be

[Nepolian]

$2728.00 - same details nets me $1200 ish with justcars.

Over 25 and under 30 is a dark expensive place to be

That's because you're blacklisted with them as a street racer who cheats by using nos!

You'll find that all these places only really look after 'older' people for some reason :(

Theres a couple of underwriters lurking on the web...cant think of any off the top of my head...let you know when I think of it!

[Perry]

Whats the company under AAMI which is for modified cars?

[NightRyder]

$2728.00 - same details nets me $1200 ish with justcars.

Over 25 and under 30 is a dark expensive place to be

What??...you're kidding!?...holy crap!...ok, maybe go with Just Cars then...

I got my quote with Shannons when I was under 30 and only slightly increased since!...

[NightRyder]

Whats the company under AAMI which is for modified cars?

That's Just Cars isn't it?

[white_ep3_civic]

Yep that would be Just Car and they are by far the cheapest I found for under 25's. I was paying $1200 and I am 21.

[Nepolian]

That's Just Cars isn't it?

Yep x 2

[mizone]

Shannons quoted me $1100, I'm 26, but denied me cause a carport is not good enough, they needed a garage. I'm with Justcars for $1200 now.


would driving short distances be the reason? since i just drive to my workplace which is less than 10 mins and it be 10 to get back everyday, spirited driving probably once a week or 2. as for mods only thing is a gruppe m.

I drive 10mins to and from work everyday as well, the car spends more time warming up then me driving it. I got I/H/E and I get 9-10L/100km. Even on the Great Alpine Road I still averaged 10L/100km.

[mizone]

Anyone able to help me out with this one?

I bought my car at 70,000km, did a minor at 74,0000km, now I'm due for the 84,000km.
Now the car was imported around 65,000km, so I assume they did a major then.
Should I do a major now, or should I delay it? The manual says the 80,000 is a major.

Thanks.

[Philip Lee]

i personally changed all fluids straight after buying the car. if it's me i'd get the major done now for peace of mind.

[JohnO]

Shannons quoted me $1100, I'm 26, but denied me cause a carport is not good enough, they needed a garage. I'm with Justcars for $1200 now.



I drive 10mins to and from work everyday as well, the car spends more time warming up then me driving it. I got I/H/E and I get 9-10L/100km. Even on the Great Alpine Road I still averaged 10L/100km.

get abit lazy to warm up the car before heading off. i'll refill next week or so and probably drive around for longer and warm the car up before driving? usually get more fuel out of bp ultimate rather than shell vpower.

[bebe6959]

guys, was wondering if ep3r's ecu fits an integra type s?

[Nepolian]

what! EP3 steve?? Should be........maybe 'SKINNYSTEVE' LOLZ...

[SuperSteve]

Lol there are too many Steve's ! This is confusing >_<

[bennjamin]

hmm what about static weight reduction - what amount if any sound deadening exists in the ep3 ?

[c01567]

more than dc2r but not heaps. still kinda noisy.

[EGG80X]

guys, was wondering if ep3r's ecu fits an integra type s?


it should, I heard the jdm dc5r ecu works on ep3r

[bennjamin]

How do you lot find the EPS ? IVe heard complaints of excessive torque steer with daily driving.

[NightRyder]

How do you lot find the EPS ? IVe heard complaints of excessive torque steer with daily driving.

Ben, it really depends on how you drive (i.e accelerate & steer) that could cause this, but really 99% of the time it's not an issue.

[mizone]

How do you lot find the EPS ? IVe heard complaints of excessive torque steer with daily driving.

Only get it once in a while, nil issue.

Funny enough always in the same section, on Springvale Road, between Burwood Hwy and The Glen.

[qldhonda]

I have a pre FL and acceleration at around 7k on a corner will make it torque like a bitch, but at the particular point I am usually hanging on pretty tight :)

And its a daily drive ..Suburb - Highway - Suburbs with zero traffic :) and and then return during peak traffic :(

Get around 620 - 650 Km on Ron98.

Oh and its noisy and my large ass finds the recaros very hard and uncomfortable.

Love every minute of it :)

[PeppeX]

Just wondering can u adjust how far the steering wheel comes out on the EP3R? I am guessing not cos its a type r and they wanted to save weight LOL

[JohnO]

Just wondering can u adjust how far the steering wheel comes out on the EP3R? I am guessing not cos its a type r and they wanted to save weight LOL

only adjustable up and down, could always pull your chair forward.

[PeppeX]

Haha yeah but u can only move it so far forward before u knees hit the dash.

Anyway i been looking at the pre FL and FL EP3R

Is the Red Honda badge at the front bigger in the FL EP3R? Cos it looks gigantic in all the photos i have seen!

[Nepolian]

Is the Red Honda badge at the front bigger in the FL EP3R? Cos it looks gigantic in all the photos i have seen!

Yeah, Honda got complaints that no one noticed the H on the PFL's.

[PeppeX]

Yeah, Honda got complaints that no one noticed the H on the PFL's.

Haha really i think the new one is too big but the old one is a bit small....

the old one is the same size as the ITR?

[JohnO]

oh what seems big to me on the pre-fl