EP3 Type R

[PeppeX]

Ok in this thread most people have said their insurance is from 900-1600. But when i try to get a quote online i get more like 2-3k for an EP3. I am guessing most of you guys are under 25. I am 19, so what insurance cost should i be expecting? Also whats the insurance cost of an EP3 compared to S2000?

[Perry]

Ok in this thread most people have said their insurance is from 900-1600. But when i try to get a quote online i get more like 2-3k for an EP3. I am guessing most of you guys are under 25. I am 19, so what insurance cost should i be expecting? Also whats the insurance cost of an EP3 compared to S2000?

It depends on your age, area you live in, driving experience, driving records etc.

[Lukezen27]

Ok in this thread most people have said their insurance is from 900-1600. But when i try to get a quote online i get more like 2-3k for an EP3. I am guessing most of you guys are under 25. I am 19, so what insurance cost should i be expecting? Also whats the insurance cost of an EP3 compared to S2000?

dude who the hell has $900?

I'm 37 and mines $1400

[Perry]

dude who the hell has $900?

I'm 37 and mines $1400

Phil but his from a different state.

[PeppeX]

It depends on your age, area you live in, driving experience, driving records etc.

Yeah i saw u said u paid 800 on the Sydney EP3 thread, was assuming that was referring to insurance for EP3.

Umm i tried with alot of other ages and the price is still extreme for a S2000 think it was 2.7k for Just cars with driver above 25. EP3 gets a little better.

What company is the cheapest for S2000 and EP3?


dude who the hell has $900?

I'm 37 and mines $1400

The guy above lol

[flubbar]

Just Car Comprehensive...i use my mums name for the insurance.
about $14XX and she's about 60+ y.o.
on paper she's the only driver, but i'm 21 y.o. and paying for it all.

[PeppeX]

Just Car Comprehensive...i use my mums name for the insurance.
about $14XX and she's about 60+ y.o.
on paper she's the only driver, but i'm 21 y.o. and paying for it all.

isnt that illegal?

[flubbar]

Oh. Mine doesn't charge :(

Which iphone generation do you have? I think my iphone is too new for my pioneer deck to charge. Older generation of iphones used firewire charging which is my pioneer's method of charging unfortunately.

i'm using the iphone 3G which has 8GB memory. Also had my friend who has the 16GB 3GS plug it in and it worked out fine.
http://www.jbhifi.com.au/images/product-catalogue/products/product-images-cache/52202_full.jpeg
thats what mine looks like.

[flubbar]

isnt that illegal?

nope...car is under mum's name too...just that, if i crash the car...insurance won't cover it.
they're smart about it too, coz they confirm that only insurance covers if she crashes it and no-one else.

[Philip Lee]

Phil but his from a different state.

if u're talking about me, i paid $750.

i also got an extra $50 off now after insuring my golf with the same company :D

i'm 34 and live in Brisbane.

[PeppeX]

if u're talking about me, i paid $750.

i also got an extra $50 off now after insuring my golf with the same company :D

i'm 34 and live in Brisbane.

And thats for full comprehensive?

U got a golf too? Is ur golf ur daily and ur EP3 ur track car?

[mizone]

if u're talking about me, i paid $750.

less hoons writing off their cars up north i recon.

im 26, 2nd lowest crime council in victoria, and i still pay $1400.

ive got license suspension as well, but that didnt affect my renewal quote.

[mizone]

nope...car is under mum's name too...just that, if i crash the car...insurance won't cover it.
they're smart about it too, coz they confirm that only insurance covers if she crashes it and no-one else.

you might be better off with fire and theft to 10,000 rather than full compo your not covered for.

if i was working at an insurance company and a 60yo crashed her ep3, there will definitely be more inquiries than usual.

[Philip Lee]

And thats for full comprehensive?

U got a golf too? Is ur golf ur daily and ur EP3 ur track car?

Yes comprehensive.

Golf is my wife's daily.

[JohnO]

got my car under sisters name 900 for third party shouldve gotten fire and theft aswell not too sure if its all in there.

[flubbar]

you might be better off with fire and theft to 10,000 rather than full compo your not covered for.

if i was working at an insurance company and a 60yo crashed her ep3, there will definitely be more inquiries than usual.

yea...now that i think about it...mite do that next time...
thanks for pointing that out! =)

[bennjamin]

Just Car Comprehensive...i use my mums name for the insurance.
about $14XX and she's about 60+ y.o.
on paper she's the only driver, but i'm 21 y.o. and paying for it all.


lol

Insurance companies DO have accounts on ALL car forums and are active. As are police , media and thieves :)

[tunacnt]

opinions on injen or gruppe m intake?

pros and cons. im tossing between the two. any comments much appreciated!

[PeppeX]

opinions on injen or gruppe m intake?

pros and cons. im tossing between the two. any comments much appreciated!

There are heaps of threads about this in the integra section.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?32222-What-intake-do-u-guys-recommend-for-DC5R&highlight=injen+gruppe
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?124050-DC5R-Intakes..&highlight=injen+gruppe
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?134951-Short-Ram-Intake-vs-Cold-Air-Induction-%28DC5R%29&highlight=injen+gruppe
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?138245-Mugen-Intake-Box-vs-Injen-AEM-CAI&highlight=injen+gruppe
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?129347-Just-bought-a-dc5-type-r-integra-what-is-the-loudest-intake-to-buy.-please-help&highlight=injen+gruppe



I assume you sent me a PM on boost... I'll just answer on here.

You don't NEED the Mugen front bar for the Mugen intake to work. I've been running my Mugen intake with my stock front bar for 3 years, and have NEVER had a problem with it. At one point I actually removed the grill to make more of a airflow for the intake, but noticed no difference.

Basically a quick run down on intakes for the DC5

Injen - Arguably the best intake you can get for the K20. Offers a great noise, and gives noticeable gains in top end power. There are no real problems with this intake. People that have a cry about "hydro lock" are kidding themselves. As has been proven time and time again, you have to drive INTO a lake and let the car run for it to take effect, splashes of water onto the filter do not effect the engine
Mugen - Great intake. The shear size of the panel filter, and the bottom half of the air box is MASSIVE, which is a very good thing as it can hold more air (durr). Again, no problems with this intake... expect for people saying you need to buy the Mugen front bar for it to work :rolleyes:
Gruppe M - Again another great intake. Draws air from a cowl at the base of the window, and then feeds air to a pod filter. Again the air box itself is fairly large. Only problem with this intake is that SOME people seem to have problems with the cowl vibrating... a lot.

So going from Injen to Mugen you'll notice a drop in top end, but this is mainly due to a placebo effect, because you can't hear the Vtec crossover point as loudly, so you don't think you are going as fast.

At the end of the day for a car that is still running stock ECU, you'll loose maybe 2-3kw (which you can't feel with a bum dyno) and the car is going to be quieter... but you'll have a Mugen intake. Which is more important, overall power and noise, or JDM brownie points... I know which one I would choose.

There has also been experiments done by this guy about SRI (short ram intake) and CAI (Cold Air intake) and Gruppe M. Injen can get the coldest air, but since the piping is really long there is a large pressure drop which reduces the volume of air going into the engine. Gruppe M got a few degrees higher temp, but the pressure drop was lower. So Injen would be best bang for the buck and give u good gains at the top, while gruppe on the other hand will give u good increase across the whole range.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?134951-Short-Ram-Intake-vs-Cold-Air-Induction-%28DC5R%29&highlight=heatsoak

[flubbar]

lol

Insurance companies DO have accounts on ALL car forums and are active. As are police , media and thieves :)

i'm driving my mum's car! =D

[JohnO]

opinions on injen or gruppe m intake?

pros and cons. im tossing between the two. any comments much appreciated!

bling and some performance there in the gruppe m, no cutting required everything is given to you and the doublesided tape in excess, easy install. i like it thats why i bought it, had a look at injen before but opted for the gruppe. injen 1/3 of the price right or bit more same gains choose whatever you like buddy.

[PeppeX]

Just wondering how much do the stock EP3 rims weigh? Are they 16 or 17?

[flubbar]

on the topic of exhausts...has anyone tried the spoon n1? looks stocky, but it's music to my ears.

[Philip Lee]

Just wondering how much do the stock EP3 rims weigh? Are they 16 or 17?

I think they are around 16kg with tyre.

[JohnO]

i saw alot cars parked outside superautobacs go with kakimoto racing but they dont make regu 06&r for ep3 =(, looking into js 60rs.

[Antv]

go for 70rr johno....you know you want to lol

[Nepolian]

70 has no muffler, defect station!

[c1v1c]

70 has no muffler, defect station!

And your point? lol

I have not been picked on by the police ever since getting off my P's.. I drive round with my J's Racing Exhaust on and Semi's, never even get a 2nd look...

[Antv]

And your point? lol

I have not been picked on by the police ever since getting off my P's.. I drive round with my J's Racing Exhaust on and Semi's, never even get a 2nd look...

do you have j's racing 70rr exhaust?

is it decat?

vids of in car driving pleaseee :)

[JohnO]

can it hear it in person in the future meet? i thought the only difference is diameter,dB and that ones for road use and other is more track use. C1v1c arent you running a toda exhaust?

[ITRDC2]

lol toda is quiet

[c1v1c]

do you have j's racing 70rr exhaust?

is it decat?

vids of in car driving pleaseee :)


can it hear it in person in the future meet? i thought the only difference is diameter,dB and that ones for road use and other is more track use. C1v1c arent you running a toda exhaust?

Not the 70rr, but yes a J's Racing Exhaust.. Is very Loud once you get over 4k...

[Nepolian]

And your point? lol

I have not been picked on by the police ever since getting off my P's.. I drive round with my J's Racing Exhaust on and Semi's, never even get a 2nd look...

the 60 has nothing on the 70 dude...straight pipe!

[Perry]

Guys if you have a straight pipe exhaust please don't mention it here, there are cops on this forums cheers =)

[Antv]

no wonder why my search on the 70rr returned no results :p

cheers Perry

[Mugen_B16B]

sonme guy in brisbane has a reinhart mid pipe for dc5r, should fit our cars if someone wants to buy it, i was planing on buying but car is pending sold atm..... im very sad now

[Philip Lee]

pending sold? oh well 1 more brissy EP3 bro gone. i'm the only one here.

ps. J's 70 is freaking loud!!

[Mugen_B16B]

theres still a chick drivin one, shes a friend of mine

[JohnO]

its time to migrate south Phil.

[Perry]

pending sold? oh well 1 more brissy EP3 bro gone. i'm the only one here.

ps. J's 70 is freaking loud!!

Nothing compares to a Amuse one on a S that's what you call loud!!!!

[SuperSteve]

pending sold? oh well 1 more brissy EP3 bro gone. i'm the only one here.

ps. J's 70 is freaking loud!!

haha poor phill :(

[JohnO]

anything on a s is loud even the stock!

[Perry]

anything on a s is loud even the stock!

You serious a stock exhaust on a s2k isnt loud =)

[Perry]

haha poor phill :(

Ozhonda trip up to Brisbane to keep Phil company!!!!

[Philip Lee]

theres still a chick drivin one, shes a friend of mine

but she is not on here...


its time to migrate south Phil.

no way when i'm paying $700 for insurance lol


haha poor phill :(

yeah man, EP3 is rare up here. but i'm starting to see 1 regularly around where i live.


Ozhonda trip up to Brisbane to keep Phil company!!!!

come up here and lets go QR for trackday.

[Mugen_B16B]

haha she actually is phil but rarely ever does any post, ive seen like 3 more in market square other day, a black, then a white with mugen lip and another one on my way to the city, maybe ur just not looking hard enough :P

[Philip Lee]

I usually see a white one with buddyclub front bar and I start seeing the one with mugen front bar.

[SuperSteve]

would you like to see my front bar ??




































its stock. Pre facelift model front bar. Needs a mugen lip

[SuperSteve]

lol that was lame my bad guys. Just excuse me ive had a few beers and im at home playing starcraft 2 2night lol hectic night

[Perry]

lol that was lame my bad guys. Just excuse me ive had a few beers and im at home playing starcraft 2 2night lol hectic night

Whats your email address for SC2?

[ITRDC2]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs619.snc4/57957_438253736714_617576714_5389475_1180197_n.jpg
what was a great day!

[Nepolian]

SYDNEY EP3 meet up cruise hanging chillin time......16th Oct or 17th Oct? COMING SOON!

[bennjamin]

Yeah I'll be there. No shopping centre car parks please George.

[Lukezen27]

yeah i'll be there. No shopping centre car parks please george.

me too!

[Nepolian]

I don't do car parks :)

[JohnO]

too cool to park your car George?

[mtonep3]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs619.snc4/57957_438253736714_617576714_5389475_1180197_n.jpg
what was a great day!

full mugen ep3 nice mate.

[SuperSteve]

Whats your email address for SC2?

pm sent :D

[SuperSteve]

too cool to park your car George?

george is to cool for school mate ! !

[Jibz]

Anyone in melb buy the frameless Bosch wipers able to share where they it it from?

[Nepolian]

I'm pretty sure they'd be the same, just Honda keeping tabs on what parts are being sold so the can start phasing it out!

[PeppeX]

This video of the S2K sounds amazing. Is it possible to make an EP3 sound like this? Or the K20 just cant make the sound a F20 can?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMatRppShCo&feature=related

[JohnO]

yeah the gruppe m + any exhaust bro. :)

[SuperSteve]

hmm that does sound nice. Wish i knew what my car sounded like from the outside. Doubt it b as nice as that

[PeppeX]

yeah the gruppe m + any exhaust bro. :)

Ur right gruppe m does make it sound a little bit like it.

Injen on the other hand kinda sound crap lol. Maybe its the just quality of the vidoes :S. I thought injen would be louder?

[JohnO]

before i got my ep3 was test driving my mates s and he chucked in a injen was pretty loud, then got my ep3 was too quiet and could hear like the electronics? wasnt a raw sound.

[ITRDC2]

This video of the S2K sounds amazing. Is it possible to make an EP3 sound like this? Or the K20 just cant make the sound a F20 can?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMatRppShCo&feature=related

it's not loud thou,is t1r from amuse?can't remember,u can try j's 70rr ur car would definitely sound better than that haha

[JohnO]

t1r= type 1 racing? amuse has like the dolphin tip titanium style like js??

[PeppeX]

wow j's racing SOUND CRAZY! Is it even legal? Think cops will be pulling me over every second corner.

[JohnO]

better edit that post man. they be trolling. opting for the 60rs after i recover from my major service plus tyres,brakes and rotors upgrade in one hit =(

[Antv]

heres vid of civic type r with 70rr.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSnT807UrO4

wanttt

and same car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUue0BCdku0

wannnnnntttt

[Nepolian]

My Starlet sounds like that!

[Antv]

pics or never happened !

[qldhonda]

Hey guys

I have read in here that the EP3 uses oil. I have to top mine up like every 3 weeks ? Is this normal ?

Also I had a guy from work following me the other day said that there was a little bit 'o crap comming out the exhaust under heavy load. His words.

Once again is this normal or are they some deeper issues ya think ?

Also on the insurance thing I live in Townsville NQ and pay $680 for agreed value through Shannons. Age 36

Thanks again.

[Nepolian]

^ That's normal...just don't worry too much.

[Poeter]

Hey guys

I have read in here that the EP3 uses oil. I have to top mine up like every 3 weeks ? Is this normal ?

Also I had a guy from work following me the other day said that there was a little bit 'o crap comming out the exhaust under heavy load. His words.

Once again is this normal or are they some deeper issues ya think ?

Also on the insurance thing I live in Townsville NQ and pay $680 for agreed value through Shannons. Age 36

Thanks again.

What weight and viscosity are you using? Perhaps your oil is a bit too thin?

[Lukezen27]

Hey guys

Also on the insurance thing I live in Townsville NQ and pay $680 for agreed value through Shannons. Age 36

Thanks again.

You need a garage for Shannons :( or I'd be sweet being 38

[Nepolian]

You need a garage for Shannons :( or I'd be sweet being 38

You old dog :p

[Lukezen27]

You old dog :p

Old yet super fast :)

[JohnO]

Old yet super fast :)

super fast in everything right?

[SuperSteve]

super fast in everything right?

everything is a race :D its about who comes first :D

[Lukezen27]

super fast in everything right?

Yes and yes

[bennjamin]

Sometimes the car turns overnfirst click , sometimes nothing. Have to return the key and it will kick over. Apart from a loose ground or power to the starter - any ideas ?

[Nepolian]

About 4 o'clock!

[bennjamin]

About 4 o'clock!

By dang he's got it !

[tunacnt]

will these specs fit on our cars?

17x8+37 17x9+40

thanks in advance!

[JohnO]

i tried on 17x8 +35 bc p1's and it fitted flush with the guard.

[tunacnt]

so you think they'll fit nicely without a need for modifications?

[JohnO]

this was on stock height,didnt scrub against the gaurds and when i turn the wheel full rotation to left and then right was all good although i think could do with an inch lower on all corners. however i only had time to muck around with the front wheel and yeah 1-1.5cm roughly stuck out. wheel test!

[Antv]

since youre looking to buy a catback johno

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea6xpwciZEU

hks and js racing ones sound awesome. the hks sounds exactly like my exhaust when i hit vtec you can really hear it

[tunacnt]

lol the 70rs sounds insane. a lof of cop trouble though?

[tunacnt]

lol the 70rs sounds insane. a lof of cop trouble though?

[ITRDC2]

i dont think so, since 60rs is not that loud and 70rs is just a bit louder

[PeppeX]

I dont really understand the video. It says idle, stationary and racing. Idle is just sitting there, stationary is reving engine to 5000rpm while sitting there, racing is? racing is while the car is moving?

For cars built before January 1983, the maximum noise level is 96 decibels and for newer cars the level is 90 decibels.

60RS is 94dB stationary so i think 70RS wont pass the test... lame :(

[Antv]

lol the 70rs sounds insane. a lof of cop trouble though?

the 70rr is a straight pipe. 60rs is pretty loud already i reckon

yeh i think racing is the scene where they do a fly by on that road. when you get epa'ed dont they test dB at 4500rpm?

[JohnO]

Oh man 70rr sounds so good :( an extra 50or so bucks off 60rs from jdmconcept. It's tempting

[Antv]

whats the difference with the titanium and stainless steal js racing exhausts? do they sound different?

[tunacnt]

that's what i'd like to know aswell, the price difference between the two is huge!

[oongie]

Ok so, just gonna jump in, and looking for some advice from the wise ones.
Looking at going an all motor build and amassed a few parts, got lucky really...
anyway currently have an 02 Ep3 with minimum modifications
- 87mm 12.5:1 CR Ross Racing Pistons
- HKS 87mm head gasket
- HKS spark plugs
- Toda N1 Rods
- Supertech valve springs + retainers
- Brian Crower stage 3 cams
- Toda free adjusting cam gears

On the car
- 2.5" custom exhaust
- UR pulleys
- Gruppe M ram air intake

will be buying
- ARP head studs
- new bearings
- Hondata Kpro

thinking of also getting
- RBC or RRC IM
- Large TB
- Maybe Toda headers + zorst... (reason maybe is that there is minimal gain to be had with the upgrade of EP3 headers, or so i have heard)


1) have i missed anything?
2) Suggest a good builder?

cheers folks

[bennjamin]

The standard ep3 header is less than ideal. Considering that you are trying to
Make the engine use as much air and timing and compression as possible - id def. Use a good proven aftermarket header. Why not 3 inch from collector back ?

I strongly suggest Adrian @ TODA AU for the build. Located in thornleigh Sydney and a trader on here. Great down to earth guy and fantastic to deal with.

Give him a call on 0401 869 524 tell Him bennjamin off ozhonda strongly recommends him :-)







Just a rant - my otherwise standard ep3r is hitting 375km per tank around town. No thrashing. V8 thirst with truck performance. Fantastic !

[Poeter]

whats the difference with the titanium and stainless steal js racing exhausts? do they sound different?


They do sound different. Personally I think TI sounds better than stainless.

I had a 50RS on my Jazz and my friend had a 304R on his Jazz. There's more drone coming from the stainless and it sounds somewhat more louder. Tbh the 304R sounds like any other cannon axle backs but that may just be me. Different people have preferences to their ears.

[Poeter]

Just a rant - my otherwise standard ep3r is hitting 375km per tank around town. No thrashing. V8 thirst with truck performance. Fantastic !


I'm averaging 450, with a deviation of 25,when the fuel warning light comes on. With mixed city/hwy driving/WOT

Don't know if this is a myth or not. Maybe full syn oil would offer better fuel economy?

[oongie]

The standard ep3 header is less than ideal. Considering that you are trying to
Make the engine use as much air and timing and compression as possible - id def. Use a good proven aftermarket header. Why not 3 inch from collector back ?

I strongly suggest Adrian @ TODA AU for the build. Located in thornleigh Sydney and a trader on here. Great down to earth guy and fantastic to deal with.

Give him a call on 0401 869 524 tell Him bennjamin off ozhonda strongly recommends him :-)



2.5" was used by the previous owner of the car for ideal backpressure.
3" would be too loud but may resort to 3" piping ending in a smaller muffler to keep the noise down.

I did think of Toda, but because Adrian is so busy the build may take longer than i would like it to...

[Lukezen27]

2.5" was used by the previous owner of the car for ideal backpressure.
3" would be too loud but may resort to 3" piping ending in a smaller muffler to keep the noise down.

I did think of Toda, but because Adrian is so busy the build may take longer than i would like it to...

So what power are you making for far?

[oongie]

So what power are you making for far?
You know what, I havent dyno'ed in yet...I wouldn't think too much considering minimal modifications.

[Lukezen27]

You know what, I havent dyno'ed in yet...I wouldn't think too much considering minimal modifications.\\

Mines 122.6kw completely stock, can't wait to start moding :)

[qldhonda]

What weight and viscosity are you using? Perhaps your oil is a bit too thin?

Castrol edge 5/50 I think it was, it was recommended in these forums some where for the EP3.

It is a lot hotter up here so please let me know if you think I should be using something different

Thanks

[Nepolian]

2 x banana milkshakes please!

EP3 dynoday ?

[TODA AU]

I did think of Toda, but because Adrian is so busy the build may take longer than i would like it to...
Since you have everything, the turn time would be around 2~3 weeks depending on machining.
Can even do you a real good deal on an RRC & throw in a blue rocker cover too :p
But please, ask for a quote before you write us off on an assumption...

[oongie]

Since you have everything, the turn time would be around 2~3 weeks depending on machining.
Can even do you a real good deal on an RRC & throw in a blue rocker cover too :p
But please, ask for a quote before you write us off on an assumption...

Mr Adrian,
you have a PM.
Will call tomorrow for a chat on the number Bennjamin's provided

[Poeter]

Castrol edge 5/50 I think it was, it was recommended in these forums some where for the EP3.

It is a lot hotter up here so please let me know if you think I should be using something different

Thanks


Going back to you mentioning your friend seeing smoke coming out of the exhaust, if the color was black then I wouldn't worry too much. Your car may just running a bit rich. My friend's ep3 used 5w30 castrol edge and I also see black soot coming from his car when his hit VTEC. I won't be surprised if I had black soot too.

I think it's fine as long it's not blowing blue/grey smoke.

[SuperSteve]

Since you have everything, the turn time would be around 2~3 weeks depending on machining.
Can even do you a real good deal on an RRC & throw in a blue rocker cover too :p
But please, ask for a quote before you write us off on an assumption...

i want a blue rocket cover ! ! give me ! !

[RPS.13]

new to this forum
picking up my new car tomorrow night, an 02 cw ep3r! the excitment is somewhat overwhelming
current ride 180sx type X...

[tunacnt]

where'd you buy it from?

[RPS.13]

where'd you buy it from?

private seller on carsales

[Antv]

does anyone know where to buy seat covers for our recaros?

[tunacnt]

Any mods?

[JohnO]

markets bro thats where my sister got me mine. fairfield markets? i'll get to you on the brand but the fit overall is good. unless you buy it off xposed gruppe m site they do recaro covers too.

[RPS.13]

brand new kenwood dvd player, buddy club cat back (spec III) i think, mongoose alarm, front tinted windows... apart from that its stock, i bought one of those steering arm brackets a few weeks ago, akom?

[Poeter]

Spotted green p-plated ep3 today exiting from prospect hwy onto m4 - citybound - about 8:45am.

[JohnO]

it was super steve that hooligan.

[Nepolian]

Spotted green p-plated ep3 today exiting from prospect hwy onto m4 - citybound - about 8:45am.

I believe that Steve is off his P's.

[Antv]

markets bro thats where my sister got me mine. fairfield markets? i'll get to you on the brand but the fit overall is good. unless you buy it off xposed gruppe m site they do recaro covers too.

thanks man !

[bennjamin]

Anyone know exactly which plugs to short , to do a
MIL test on the ep3 ?

[bennjamin]

does anyone know where to buy seat covers for our recaros?

eBay

You can get a nice form fitted waterproof cover for about $80 landed from the uk. Get two to save on postage

[RPS.13]

does anyone know where to buy seat covers for our recaros?

i stumbled across these in my browsing today...
http://www.xposed.com.au/recaro-protective-seat-cover-p-187.html?osCsid=5ti9pmrcnumm2un343bic65i60

[Poeter]

Anyone know exactly which plugs to short , to do a
MIL test on the ep3 ?

Are you trying to retrieve the ecu code with the paper clip method or just testing the MIL circuit?

[Philip Lee]

i stumbled across these in my browsing today...
http://www.xposed.com.au/recaro-protective-seat-cover-p-187.html?osCsid=5ti9pmrcnumm2un343bic65i60

i ordered some from them and they don't fit our Recaro prefectly. they are really for DC5R's SR4.

[Antv]

our recaros are the SR3 ones right? i'll get them anyway need to start protecting my recaros while theyre still in good condition. cheers guys

[JohnO]

hey man found the website http://www.axsmotorsports.com/store.php

my covers fit but its kinda tight on the top sides cause their recaros and their wide, but overall good fit doesnt like pull upwards if you get off the seat. 45each

[bennjamin]

Are you trying to retrieve the ecu code with the paper clip method or just testing the MIL circuit?


The old DIY ecu test for codes from sensors.

[qldhonda]

does anyone know where to buy seat covers for our recaros?

I have a pair of snap on loose fit mechanics covers. Can be a pain in the ass as they are not tight but they came at mates rates. And they recaro red :)

[RPS.13]

discovered early this morning that my ep is running Project Mu pads all round ;) bonus

[Twest]

discovered early this morning that my ep is running Project Mu pads all round ;) bonus

Yea mine is aswell, the green pads right?

Also guys quick question, was just reading my rego papers and noticed that the car is registered as a 2002 HONDA CIVI04A Hybrid Sedan with engine capacity 2570...however the engine number is for a k20 and the vin is the ep3 number...Did the RTA screw up?

[Philip Lee]

our recaros are the SR3 ones right? i'll get them anyway need to start protecting my recaros while theyre still in good condition. cheers guys

DC2R recaros are SR3.

i personally have snap on and it's great.

[JohnO]

Yea mine is aswell, the green pads right?

Also guys quick question, was just reading my rego papers and noticed that the car is registered as a 2002 HONDA CIVI04A Hybrid Sedan with engine capacity 2570...however the engine number is for a k20 and the vin is the ep3 number...Did the RTA screw up?

my first rego sticker had honda coupe, now its just civ07A for this years rego.

[659cc]

Open day @ Wakefield this Monday Labour long weekend - anyone interested?

[Poeter]

I think I can go.

[JohnO]

Hey guys just washed and re oiled k&n filter but now car doesn't sound right.. Different tone from low revs to vtec crossover sounds droney not the same.. Any ideas??

[Philip Lee]

^ probably too much oil?

[JohnO]

Pat paper towel on the filter?

[Lukezen27]

hey Guys

My stupid window visor drivers side has flipped off hit'n it hard.. where can i get a new one?

[ITRDC2]

sh!t,srs lights on whole day,anyone know what's wrong??

[Poeter]

sh!t,srs lights on whole day,anyone know what's wrong??

I think that is your airbag warning light. Should get a proper mechanic to check it out.

[Mez]

I think that is your airbag warning light. Should get a proper mechanic to check it out.


have same problem my mechanic diagnosed it as a faulty clock spring, i've got a new one but haven't installed it yet, will let you know if it works

[Mez]

I think that is your airbag warning light. Should get a proper mechanic to check it out.


have same problem my mechanic diagnosed it as a faulty clock spring, i've got a new one but haven't installed it yet, will let you know if it works

[ITRDC2]

thx but is it exp?

[Mugen_B16B]

hey guys, was lookin around in the engine bay but i couldnt find the engine number? where is it? front or back/

[JohnO]

engine number as in just k20a? if so its under the throttle body. changed oils today to motul 10/40 pretty good stuff very responsive engine!

[Poeter]

engine number as in just k20a? if so its under the throttle body. changed oils today to motul 10/40 pretty good stuff very responsive engine!
full syn 8100 xcess?

[JohnO]

full syn 8100 xcess?

motul 300v chonro sae 10w40 100% synthetic
castrol syntrans 75w 85 for gearbox

also did oem filter+ coolant pretty, wasnt too expensive pretty reasonable. pm me if you want details of this new place friend just opened workshop only does performance cars, not advertising just a suggestion!

[c1v1c]

Hey All,

Just changed my Insurance Policy over to Shannons, 22yrs old, agreed value $30k. $1050 per year!!!! Dont think it can get much better...

[PeppeX]

Hey All,

Just changed my Insurance Policy over to Shannons, 22yrs old, agreed value $30k. $1050 per year!!!! Dont think it can get much better...

Thats heaps good! Did u get that price doing online quote or did u call them up?

[Lukezen27]

Hey All,

Just changed my Insurance Policy over to Shannons, 22yrs old, agreed value $30k. $1050 per year!!!! Dont think it can get much better...

Garaged though yeah?

That's great value

[c1v1c]

Thats heaps good! Did u get that price doing online quote or did u call them up?

Had to call them due to my age. I get my choice of repairer along with a free windscreen once a yr...

[JohnO]

yeah thats heaps good cause im paying 900 under my sisters name just for third party fire theft =(

[BabyFox]

Hey All,

Just changed my Insurance Policy over to Shannons, 22yrs old, agreed value $30k. $1050 per year!!!! Dont think it can get much better...

how come i got $1800 per year 29yrs old... agreed value $20k :(

[Lukezen27]

how come i got $1800 per year 29yrs old... agreed value $20k :(

Ouch

market vaule 24K

That's what I'm Insurance for

[c1v1c]

Garaged though yeah?

That's great value

Yes Garaged


how come i got $1800 per year 29yrs old... agreed value $20k :(

Is it your daily driver?? I have the EP3 and a daily EG3.

Only changed over because JustCar put the price up this year, but i didnt expect to save as much as i did...

[will13]

but you're the mighty EPK-20A so they dropped the price

[tunacnt]

pretty sure I called shannons once and they told me I needed "x" years of driving experience.

I'm in Melbourne, are their policies different in nsw?

[c1v1c]

pretty sure I called shannons once and they told me I needed "x" years of driving experience.

I'm in Melbourne, are their policies different in nsw?

They need serious convincing that you are a Motor Enthusiast if your under 25yrs old.. Which wasnt hard for me to prove over the phone..

[tunacnt]

How'd you go about doing that lol.

[PeppeX]

Yeah i want to know how u did it too :). Please share

[Philip Lee]

They need serious convincing that you are a Motor Enthusiast if your under 25yrs old.. Which wasnt hard for me to prove over the phone..

regardless your age you need to prove to them that you are an enthusiast. i spent like 30mins chatting on the phone about cars and motorsport before they would cover me.

[c1v1c]

How'd you go about doing that lol.


Yeah i want to know how u did it too :). Please share


regardless your age you need to prove to them that you are an enthusiast. i spent like 30mins chatting on the phone about cars and motorsport before they would cover me.

Yes took me a while to convince the guy on the phone, think the main things that convinced him were my plans to track the car more regularly, I have recently joined a Car Club, and the fact I own 2 Honda Civics.

[Lukezen27]

Yes took me a while to convince the guy on the phone, think the main things that convinced him were my plans to track the car more regularly, I have recently joined a Car Club, and the fact I own 2 Honda Civics.

I'm got a Turbo EG5 and a EP3........ how much more of an enthusiast could I be!

My girls
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?140096-My-Lovely-Lady-s-Together-Civic-s-Baby

[JohnO]

my lap time says it all.

[Philip Lee]

Yes took me a while to convince the guy on the phone, think the main things that convinced him were my plans to track the car more regularly, I have recently joined a Car Club, and the fact I own 2 Honda Civics.

This got you over the line.

[Stig]

does ozhonda count as a car club? LOL

[mattatnoosa]

Hi guys,
I am now a proud owner of the EP3, I just bought Mugen_B16B's type r

[Lukezen27]

Hi guys,
I am now a proud owner of the EP3, I just bought Mugen_B16B's type r

What the helll is a Mugen_B16B's type r ?

[TODA AU]

He's a member on here...:p

[Lukezen27]

He's a member on here...:p
lol smart ass Adrian

[mattatnoosa]

yea user on here lol

[Philip Lee]

^ so is the car staying in Brisbane?

[mattatnoosa]

I'm in noosa today, but ill be moving to goldcoast, and then in a couple of months to brisbane, really excited to take it to the track soon

[Twest]

Just a litle photoshoot with my cousins 25t skyline. :)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs024.snc4/33559_488387527904_744312904_6580960_8096798_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs061.snc4/34428_488387127904_744312904_6580950_2667719_n.jpg
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs720.snc4/64069_488386057904_744312904_6580924_6211961_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs740.snc4/64069_488386047904_744312904_6580922_764056_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs362.ash2/64069_488386042904_744312904_6580921_2618115_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs740.snc4/64069_488386032904_744312904_6580919_7272870_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs004.ash2/33559_488387557904_744312904_6580966_6916325_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs723.snc4/64367_488385562904_744312904_6580897_6331924_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs723.snc4/64299_488384182904_744312904_6580877_5524719_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs365.ash2/64299_488384162904_744312904_6580873_3701227_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs723.snc4/64299_488384157904_744312904_6580872_3074398_n.jpg

[Poeter]

Has anyone here done a swap over with dc5r pedals ?

It's been done overseas, http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o366/Lotties-pics/01%20-%20FT05%20CSV%20Build%20Up/Pedals.jpg

I'm quite interested in installing one of these.

[ITRDC2]

bye bye EP3,parting out available...pm if interested boys....

[JohnO]

shame your in melb! =(

[Philip Lee]

Has anyone here done a swap over with dc5r pedals ?

It's been done overseas, http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o366/Lotties-pics/01%20-%20FT05%20CSV%20Build%20Up/Pedals.jpg

I'm quite interested in installing one of these.

the OEM ones are really expensive.

i just installed the Strut King covers.

[flubbar]

nice pics twest! =D
btw..doesn't the plastic P plate scratch the car a bit sometimes? i'm using magnetic ones atm to avoid it.
and does anyone find that their accelerator is a little too low for heel-toe? coz i'm finding it a little difficult to do it.
have to push the brake down all the way to actually reach the accel. but it could just be my small feet. =P
any views on this?

(pics will come later)

[JohnO]

You're not doing it right :p small feet should be easier to heel toe
Don't really notice any scratches but there's always scratch x, magnetic plates got it's cons its metal rubbing against meal and that would mean scratches will occur more than plastic plates. Has happened to me with my Lexus so o never placed a mag plates on,also if it's on too long over the years will perm stick to your car and possibly melt if parked in the sun all day everyday. Another reason is also prolong use of mag plates is that your gonna have a dark square on the hood and notice a colour difference in the paintwork.

[SuperSteve]

nice pics twest! =D
btw..doesn't the plastic P plate scratch the car a bit sometimes? i'm using magnetic ones atm to avoid it.
and does anyone find that their accelerator is a little too low for heel-toe? coz i'm finding it a little difficult to do it.
have to push the brake down all the way to actually reach the accel. but it could just be my small feet. =P
any views on this?
(pics will come later)


hehe yeah u prob not doing it right brother :D get johno to show u ! he is hoon king of sydney roads hahaha jokes

[JohnO]

Yeah since Steve retired I took his place. Maybe adjust your seat first get abit more bend on your knees?

[SuperSteve]

Yeah since Steve retired I took his place. Maybe adjust your seat first get abit more bend on your knees?

hahaha its all in da hips

[flubbar]

You're not doing it right :p small feet should be easier to heel toe
Don't really notice any scratches but there's always scratch x, magnetic plates got it's cons its metal rubbing against meal and that would mean scratches will occur more than plastic plates. Has happened to me with my Lexus so o never placed a mag plates on,also if it's on too long over the years will perm stick to your car and possibly melt if parked in the sun all day everyday. Another reason is also prolong use of mag plates is that your gonna have a dark square on the hood and notice a colour difference in the paintwork.

mmm....never knew about the colour difference. thanx for that! =D +rep!
and yes...i'm prolly not doing heel-toe correctly either! xD
atm...my seating position is having my left leg pretty much straight with the clutch all the way down. (maybe too far for heel-toe?)

Long Live the Hoon Kings! haha

[SuperSteve]

mmm....never knew about the colour difference. thanx for that! =D +rep!
and yes...i'm prolly not doing heel-toe correctly either! xD
atm...my seating position is having my left leg pretty much straight with the clutch all the way down. (maybe too far for heel-toe?)

Long Live the Hoon Kings! haha

when i got my clutch pushed all the way to the floor i still have a slight bend in the knee. Yeah mayb try bringing ur seat forward abit and see how u go bro

[Lukezen27]

when i got my clutch pushed all the way to the floor i still have a slight bend in the knee. Yeah mayb try bringing ur seat forward abit and see how u go bro

Steve ya coming on the 13th to the creek?

[Antv]

bye bye EP3,parting out available...pm if interested boys....

im interested. your inbox is full though

[SuperSteve]

Steve ya coming on the 13th to the creek?

hmmm dont think i should. Got something new installed which i gotta run in :(

[JohnO]

Will it add more street cred Steve?
Hey guys how will you know clutch is getting worn out? Think too many clutch starts killed my thrust bearing that's for sure so had the clutch starter disabled.

[Poeter]

Will it add more street cred Steve?
Hey guys how will you know clutch is getting worn out? Think too many clutch starts killed my thrust bearing that's for sure so had the clutch starter disabled.

Your clutch is worn when there is slipping. If your thrust bearing or clutch release bearing is dead, it will make rattling noises when your depress the clutch pedal.

[JohnO]

Rep point right there! It squeaked afew times but that's about it.

[RPS.13]

I encountered my first episode of that dredded vibration noise when driving in heavy rain last night... I'm glad I read about it briefly a few mths before I purchased the car... Or else I be scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck it was!!!

I did a bit of light reading last night, couldn't really find any posts with a solution to the problem other than bending the heat shield on the exhaust or adding extrators.

[SuperSteve]

I encountered my first episode of that dredded vibration noise when driving in heavy rain last night... I'm glad I read about it briefly a few mths before I purchased the car... Or else I be scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck it was!!!

I did a bit of light reading last night, couldn't really find any posts with a solution to the problem other than bending the heat shield on the exhaust or adding extrators.

does ur car sound like a tractor, v8, a big deep drone noise ?? I use to have this problem when i had my stock header butted up to my aftermarket cat back. Read that alot of owners of dc5r and s had the same problem and when they changed their header the problem went away. Later on down the track i finally upgraded my header and i havent once had the problem arise.

[RPS.13]

yep, a tractor like noise/v8... & a sudden loss of power... thanks for the info, very handy!

*note to self: don't drive in heavy rain

[Poeter]

Rep point right there! It squeaked afew times but that's about it.

The squeaks can come from 2 parts. The clutch release bearing and/or the fork pivot. My mechanic told me it ain't a serious problem.

My mech reduced a bit of squeak noises by greasing up the fork pivot (But tight to reach given there isn't much room to get to the clutch slave cylinder.)

I had similar squeaks with my Jazz.

[Poeter]

I encountered my first episode of that dredded vibration noise when driving in heavy rain last night... I'm glad I read about it briefly a few mths before I purchased the car... Or else I be scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck it was!!!

I did a bit of light reading last night, couldn't really find any posts with a solution to the problem other than bending the heat shield on the exhaust or adding extrators.

I had this noise 2days ago when it was wet. Lasted for 10seconds only though. Maybe my engine mounts are starting to go?

[Lukezen27]

The squeaks can come from 2 parts. The clutch release bearing and/or the fork pivot. My mechanic told me it ain't a serious problem.

My mech reduced a bit of squeak noises by greasing up the fork pivot (But tight to reach given there isn't much room to get to the clutch slave cylinder.)

I had similar squeaks with my Jazz.

All my Honda's seem to get this and its never been a problem just annoying :(

[JohnO]

a v8 ahaha thats what mine sounded like when it went into limp mode after i washed my car and got a wet filter...

[bigbaby0223]

Hi guys, will the Energy bushing kit for Civic Si fit on our cars??

[Antv]

I encountered my first episode of that dredded vibration noise when driving in heavy rain last night... I'm glad I read about it briefly a few mths before I purchased the car... Or else I be scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck it was!!!

I did a bit of light reading last night, couldn't really find any posts with a solution to the problem other than bending the heat shield on the exhaust or adding extrators.


did the vibration noise sound and felt like your manifold or exhaust has come loose and is dragging on the ground? i get this vibration noise once in a while too

[BabyFox]

did the vibration noise sound and felt like your manifold or exhaust has come loose and is dragging on the ground? i get this vibration noise once in a while too

I ve got this while there was heavy rain too! still could not figure out where the problem is, 2 times already, only happened on heavy rainy day. sounds like the exhaust was dragging on the ground and hitting something.

[Antv]

yeah a very shocking experience everytime haha. im glad im not the only one here experiencing this

[SuperSteve]

Hehe it can sometimes sound like ur engine gonna blow yeah ? Haha funny thing is everytime I drove in the rain I had passengers n dam it was embarrassing >_<

[c01567]

lol its just water hitting the exhaust right?

[BabyFox]

Hehe it can sometimes sound like ur engine gonna blow yeah ? Haha funny thing is everytime I drove in the rain I had passengers n dam it was embarrassing >_<

ye, it was embarrassing when someone else sit in my car >.< and dam it just happened randomly, not every time...

[SuperSteve]

ye, it was embarrassing when someone else sit in my car >.< and dam it just happened randomly, not every time...

randomly when ur driving in the rain or also when ur driving when its not raining ??

[BabyFox]

randomly when ur driving in the rain or also when ur driving when its not raining ??

only happened under heavily raining, never happened when its not raining.

[TanitY]

Has anyone here done a swap over with dc5r pedals ?

It's been done overseas, http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o366/Lotties-pics/01%20-%20FT05%20CSV%20Build%20Up/Pedals.jpg

I'm quite interested in installing one of these.

I have installed dc5r pedals on my ep3r. if you need anyhelp just pm me.

[bigbaby0223]

Is EP3's front suspension bolt 14mm or 16mm?? I am interested in getting some camber botls, just not very sure about the size.

[bigbaby0223]

I have installed dc5r pedals on my ep3r. if you need anyhelp just pm me.

Do dc5r pedals use pop-rivets??

[TanitY]

No worries man.

Well the accelerator pedal is a straight bolt on, just take out the old whole accelerator pedal assembly and replace it, pretty much straight bolt in. .

The clutch and the brake pedals, it is very difficult to take out the clutch and brake assembly as the bolts are hard to reach so you must take out the rubber pedals and replace it with the dc5r pedals. So in this case you have to take out the rivets on the dc5r pedals which is abit of a pain but yeah its the only way.

The deadrest pedal is a straight bolt on.

and i got my pedals for around 130 from memory, which included the rest pedal.

cheers

[Lukezen27]

No worries man.

Well the accelerator pedal is a straight bolt on, just take out the old whole accelerator pedal assembly and replace it, pretty much straight bolt in. .

The clutch and the brake pedals, it is very difficult to take out the clutch and brake assembly as the bolts are hard to reach so you must take out the rubber pedals and replace it with the dc5r pedals. So in this case you have to take out the rivets on the dc5r pedals which is abit of a pain but yeah its the only way.

The deadrest pedal is a straight bolt on.

and i got my pedals for around 130 from memory, which included the rest pedal.

cheers

Thanks for the info

Differently a mod I’m also interested in!

[Poeter]

Thanks heaps TanitY!!
Rep pts up!!

Just 2 more questions, is that price for brand new pedals from Honda or second hand wreckers?

and finally, might be a hard one, do you have the part numbers of the items you purchased?

[av90]

speaking of pedals...

will the mugen pedal set fit our EP3's ?

link http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?65648-Mugen-parts-*JDMyard*

[TanitY]

Thanks heaps TanitY!!
Rep pts up!!

Just 2 more questions, is that price for brand new pedals from Honda or second hand wreckers?

and finally, might be a hard one, do you have the part numbers of the items you purchased?

No worries mate,

The price that i bought it at was second hand, and was only in decent condition. (had some scratches and stuff). Brand new would cost around 350 according to jdmconcept.http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=36&cid=389 and most likely even more if you buy it from the honda dealers (probably over 400 lol)

However i have found a place where it sells it relatively cheap brand new. really good site for honda parts from the usa. and with the record high strength of the aussie dollar this is the best option. $226 brand neww
http://www.icbmotorsport.com/jdmindc5tyrp2.html

Or if you dont mind second hand you can find these pedals like i did for around 150.

Sorry mate i dont have the part number for these pedals.

Hope it helps anyways.

cheeers

[TanitY]

speaking of pedals...

will the mugen pedal set fit our EP3's ?

link http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?65648-Mugen-parts-*JDMyard*

yeah they would fit on the ep3 but the accelerator pedal would probably be a huge pain to put in.

[TanitY]

Is EP3's front suspension bolt 14mm or 16mm?? I am interested in getting some camber botls, just not very sure about the size.

The front suspension bolt is 16mm mate

[TanitY]

Do dc5r pedals use pop-rivets??

yeah mate they use pop rivets.

[Poeter]

No worries mate,

The price that i bought it at was second hand, and was only in decent condition. (had some scratches and stuff). Brand new would cost around 350 according to jdmconcept.http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=36&cid=389 and most likely even more if you buy it from the honda dealers (probably over 400 lol)

However i have found a place where it sells it relatively cheap brand new. really good site for honda parts from the usa. and with the record high strength of the aussie dollar this is the best option. $226 brand neww
http://www.icbmotorsport.com/jdmindc5tyrp2.html

Or if you dont mind second hand you can find these pedals like i did for around 150.

Sorry mate i dont have the part number for these pedals.

Hope it helps anyways.

cheeers

Yea. I bought a gear knob from them years ago and quite reasonable in pricing. I'll give it a shot.

Thanks again!

[Antv]

yeah they would fit on the ep3 but the accelerator pedal would probably be a huge pain to put in.

why is that?

also repped +++

[TanitY]

why is that?

also repped +++

well from memory the accel pedal you cant remove the plastic cover on the pedal so if youre going to install the mugen pedal youre probably going to need to screw the mugen pedal ontop of the old plastic pedal, and youll probably have a extra thick accelerator pedal if you know what i mean. lol.

[Antv]

i could prob cut it off seeing as though my clutch and brake pedals have the plastic cover removed except for the accel pedal. having bare metal pedals is annoying especially in the rain when its slippery haha

[Poeter]

LOL. As much as I like anime and love EP3 but this is nuts.

Otaku + EP3R =

http://img.pics.livedoor.com/011/5/2/527e8de5bf9a818c363c-M.JPG

http://img.pics.livedoor.com/012/a/6/a655ffc3983ed7882535-M.JPG

http://img.pics.livedoor.com/012/2/3/23ccd7fc47e7e426a90e-M.JPG

http://img.pics.livedoor.com/012/f/7/f769350d77d81f91ce7c-M.JPG

http://img.pics.livedoor.com/011/0/3/034cb3e5fc9854b38db4-M.JPG

More... (http://missile-machine.livedoor.biz/tag/%25E7%2597%259B%25E8%25BB%258A)

[SuperSteve]

mugen dc5r pedal set from memory is the same as ep3 and im currently using them. Kit comes with clutch, brake, accelerator. But as tranity said the accelerator is a pain in the ass. U need a flat head screw driver and u need to pry the top part of the plastic cover open so u can slide it off the accelerator pedal

[TanitY]

oh no, i feel sorry for that ep3

[flubbar]

oh no, i feel sorry for that ep3

lawl...that ep3 looks cute. if only a cute little japanese girl drove it...i'd be all over her...xD

[JohnO]

maybe a cute japanese girl does drive it man would be win!

[flubbar]

maybe a cute japanese girl does it man would be win!

oooo...johno...now ur getting my man juices all worked up!

[SuperSteve]

yeah she nice and hot but then when she smiles its GG.

[Twest]

yeah she nice and hot but then when she smiles its GG.

HAHAHA ...awww that's harsh steve :P

[SuperSteve]

HAHAHA ...awww that's harsh steve :P

harsh but tru

[JohnO]

its a let down for beautiful women... should hit up koorea im sure everythings in perfect proportions +teeth =)

[SuperSteve]

its a let down for beautiful women... should hit up koorea im sure everythings in perfect proportions +teeth =)

hahaha they will just get a touch up at the local plastic surgery if they get any problems

[Twest]

hahah you guys crack me up.

[flubbar]

hahaha they will just get a touch up at the local plastic surgery if they get any problems

lol..would u rather them have a problem? or cover it up with plastic surgery without you knowing until a few years later? =P

[JohnO]

lol..would u rather them have a problem? or cover it up with plastic surgery without you knowing until a few years later? =P

dont worry man short term things are better

[PeppeX]

I was searching around for the exact spec of the EP3R K20A engine. I was specifically looking for the redline, rev limiter and vtec engagement. But after searching a bit, sources conflicted with each other. I think some people assumed the JDM DC5R has exactly that same spec as the EP3R but it actually isn't.


According to wiki these are the specs

2001-2005 JDM Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
- 1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in), 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) @8000, 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @7000:

2001-2007 JDM Honda Integra Type-R (DC5)
1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in), 220 PS (160 kW; 220 hp) @8000, 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) @7000:

Wiki also had another table
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/Capture-10.png

I tried to match up the specs of the DC5R and EP3R engine to find the redline, rev limiter and vtec engagement of the two.

So can someone just confirm whats the redline, rev limiter and vtec engagement of an EP3R.

[JohnO]

i'll tell you now rev limiter is around 5-6 when stationary but Steve will give you the exact value cause im not a hoon king. vtec is like 6200rpm +- , redline 7.8+(this one im just guessing cars too far)
a jap spec dc5r >ep3 but ive seen so many videos of the total opposite occuring =) plus it was more expensive than a ep3 on best motoring.

[M@lew]

I was searching around for the exact spec of the EP3R K20A engine. I was specifically looking for the redline, rev limiter and vtec engagement. But after searching a bit, sources conflicted with each other. I think some people assumed the JDM DC5R has exactly that same spec as the EP3R but it actually isn't.


According to wiki these are the specs

2001-2005 JDM Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
- 1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in), 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) @8000, 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @7000:

2001-2007 JDM Honda Integra Type-R (DC5)
1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in), 220 PS (160 kW; 220 hp) @8000, 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) @7000:

Wiki also had another table
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/Capture-10.png

I tried to match up the specs of the DC5R and EP3R engine to find the redline, rev limiter and vtec engagement of the two.

So can someone just confirm whats the redline, rev limiter and vtec engagement of an EP3R.

I think the difference is the ECU but the engine is the same.

[JohnO]

can the ecu's be reflashed M@lew?

[PeppeX]

anyone know this guy with this EP3R?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?trecs=15&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=14&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&R=9401068&seot=1&__Ntt=EP3&silo=1011&__sid=12B779C01A72&keywords=C63&__D=EP3&SearchAction=N&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&__Qpb=true&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany

converted to FL front headlights

[tunacnt]

if you guys have the time, if you could check your boots under the spare tyre and see if theres a puddle of water.

much appreciated!

[RPS.13]

did a quick search but couldn't find a definitive answer. which plugs suit the ep3r?

can I use a ngk iridium: BKR7EIX
or do I need the ones with a 1.1 gapping: BKR7EIX-11
I was also recommended to get the ZFR6FIX-11

I have a spare set of the BKR7EIX (with standard gapping) its not listed on the box or the ngk site, i'll have to measure it and check. Just seeing if I can use them or should I just buy some new ones with the correct gapping?

[RPS.13]

if you guys have the time, if you could check your boots under the spare tyre and see if theres a puddle of water.

much appreciated!

oh btw, checked mine last week... no puddle

[JohnO]

ngk iridiums thats what i would choose

[Perry]

anyone know this guy with this EP3R?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?trecs=15&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=14&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&R=9401068&seot=1&__Ntt=EP3&silo=1011&__sid=12B779C01A72&keywords=C63&__D=EP3&SearchAction=N&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&__Qpb=true&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany

converted to FL front headlights

I met him once cars in good condition and alot of goodies on from memory.