EP3 Type R [Archive] - Page 39

JohnO

13-10-2010, 09:33 PM

if only i didnt buy my ep3 9months ago and bought one now =( with fl headlights and soo many mods.

question: i bought some jap headlight polish used it acouple of times but i can see like stained marks and it feels rough on the surface of the cover, how do i remove the crust layer on my headlight?

tunacnt

13-10-2010, 11:50 PM

PeppeX

14-10-2010, 06:23 AM

JohnO

14-10-2010, 06:31 AM

Eu3 headlights are like silver/chrome while our ep headlights are smoked that's the only difference looks better at night :)

SuperSteve

14-10-2010, 06:38 PM

Perry

14-10-2010, 06:40 PM

I was planning on washing my car tonight but I guess I'll hold off till the weekend.

JohnO

14-10-2010, 07:13 PM

dam..... just spend 3 hours giving the outside of the car a good clean. Washed twice, waxed, applied a new coat of rainex on the windscreen, polished my headlights aswell as my visors and now the weather report is saying its raining 2moro.

FAIL ! !

....HAHAHAHAHAH can one of you guys help me sand the crust off my headlights so i can polish it to look brand spanking new im a noob.

Philip Lee

14-10-2010, 08:07 PM

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

It's my friend's car. Recently detailed too.

SuperSteve

14-10-2010, 08:13 PM

....HAHAHAHAHAH can one of you guys help me sand the crust off my headlights so i can polish it to look brand spanking new im a noob.

that yellow crusty look is that what ur talking about ?? what i use is this product called plastic x. I put it on a applicator pad and just keep rubbing. Sometimes i rub for 5 minutes or so till all that yellow crust and yucky fade look gets polished out, then i get a microfibre towel and buff it. And then its shinny for a week or 2 untill the sun destroys it again :(

JohnO

14-10-2010, 10:23 PM

well i got my finger and scratched at it and now its scratched =( so fail

Jibz

15-10-2010, 10:31 AM

Scratch X cuts a little deeper than Swirl/PlastX. I use that on my headlights then wax it, they have been pretty good ever since (~1 year)

JohnO

15-10-2010, 12:26 PM

Scratch X cuts a little deeper than Swirl/PlastX. I use that on my headlights then wax it, they have been pretty good ever since (~1 year)

Oh cools never thought of using scratch x just saved me 15bucks.

Poeter

15-10-2010, 01:18 PM

It's my friend's car. Recently detailed too.

I think I've met the seller before. I bought a mugen jazz axleback from him a while ago.

flubbar

16-10-2010, 10:25 AM

Steve n johno, where did you guys get the rain guards for the windows from?
Looked at autobarn and the ones there don't seem to fit.
Any good places you guys rec?

Nepolian

16-10-2010, 10:42 AM

Steve n johno, where did you guys get the rain guards for the windows from?
Looked at autobarn and the ones there don't seem to fit.
Any good places you guys rec?

LOL....autobarn! JDM Yard had them buddy....around $275 or so....

JohnO

16-10-2010, 11:33 AM

sorry man autobarn is for fully sick sex spec items =P didnt your ep3 come with visors?

Nepolian

16-10-2010, 12:17 PM

Autobarn is good for ordinary stuff. I'd say about 50% of EP's came with visor. Yes, mine did ;)

bennjamin

16-10-2010, 12:37 PM

Anyone in Sydney with a oem ep3 muffler want to swap with my spoon n1 axle back ( plus cash adjustment) ?

Loud n raw in vtec !

flubbar

16-10-2010, 12:46 PM

Anyone in Sydney with a oem ep3 muffler want to swap with my spoon n1 axle back ( plus cash adjustment) ?

Loud n raw in vtec !

Yo Ben! Can I buy your axle back instead?
Mine didn't come with rain guards/wind deflectors sadly. Can't wind my windows down weneva it rains.

bennjamin

16-10-2010, 12:58 PM

You can buy it if you find me a oem or similar muffler :-)

Btw I spent a few hours stripping all old alarm/ stereo wiring from the previous owner. Took out seats and carpet , also took out all sound deadening because I can. 15kgs less ( firewall matting and under seats) should get me some rep rofl.

JohnO

16-10-2010, 01:02 PM

turning it into a full track car?

bennjamin

16-10-2010, 01:06 PM

turning it into a full track car?

Oh gosh no. But the total of all static removable weight does add
Up. I do intend to hit the track hard tho.

av90

16-10-2010, 05:32 PM

where can we get roll cages for ep3? are there ones already made to suit ep3 or have to get custom one done...

pretty determined to turn my ep3 into a track car yet still want it to be road registered

JohnO

16-10-2010, 05:37 PM

try password jdm website they might give you some products that could be rollcages, horsepowerfreaks generally most american sites/dealers will have stuff for the ep3 - main brand i think may be ultra racing bars

flubbar

16-10-2010, 06:39 PM

LOL....autobarn! JDM Yard had them buddy....around $275 or so....

whoa...$275 for a pair of wind deflectors/rain guards?! think we're on a diff page, george! =P
checked ebay and think i might get them from the states. only about 23USD for the pair.

Philip Lee

16-10-2010, 09:15 PM

Are these the Honda oem ones?

Aftermarket ones are crap. I got them and regretted and got some Honda ones in the end.

flubbar

16-10-2010, 09:33 PM

Think so.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180530398002&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

That's the link

Nepolian

17-10-2010, 08:22 AM

Think so.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180530398002&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

That's the link

Sorry dude, you will get what you pay for! JDM Yard & similar = Genuine JDM goodness. Ebay = peel off and fade so you will have to buy another one quality. BUt for $30 or so landed, it hard to argue with pricing....

Poeter

17-10-2010, 08:27 AM

Hey guys,

Just got an alpine cda 117e head unit. However, I need a new din pocket because the one it came with is the wrong size and has been installed dodgely and forced in.

I went to strathfield radio and they had no din pockets for hondas. Any advice on where I could find one to sit in flush?

Nepolian

17-10-2010, 08:31 AM

Poeter

17-10-2010, 08:34 AM

Yonas has them or the wreckers....

Thanks Nepolian.

Nepolian

17-10-2010, 08:38 AM

Thanks Nepolian.

Yeah also....I have seen them in Jaycar too :)

JohnO

17-10-2010, 09:07 AM

hey gavin gave me one when i bought it but ive never used mine since i bought a double din do you wanna give it a go?

Poeter

17-10-2010, 09:17 AM

hey gavin gave me one when i bought it but ive never used mine since i bought a double din do you wanna give it a go?

ahh, is about 5cm height?

Mine was from img too but it's 6cm and doesn't fit.

JohnO

17-10-2010, 02:19 PM

just got around to measuring it its 6cm

flubbar

17-10-2010, 02:30 PM

same here. mine's 5.2cm.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/gfh.jpg

JohnO

17-10-2010, 02:37 PM

same one from img? maybe mines off cause its still in the packaging.

flubbar

17-10-2010, 02:38 PM

oh! and don't you hate it when your car's headlights are like this?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo1.jpg

tried resizing but the photo just wont get smaller.

flubbar

17-10-2010, 02:40 PM

same one from img? maybe mines off cause its still in the packaging.

same one from img..but i changed it from kenwood to pioneer coz the one gavin gave me wasn't iphone compatible and jb hi-fi was having a sale~ xD

JohnO

17-10-2010, 02:40 PM

oh! and don't you hate it when your car's headlights are like this?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo1.jpg

tried resizing but the photo just wont get smaller.

i dont get it?

flubbar

17-10-2010, 02:43 PM

i dont get it?

white normal headlights and yellow lows. very un-appealing

oh! and george...found these:
http://passwordjdm.com/JDM-EP3-02-05-Civic-Window-Visors-P1488C182.aspx
$200+ sound about right?

Twest

17-10-2010, 03:35 PM

RPS.13

17-10-2010, 04:05 PM

test fitted my new wheels today: BBS mesh 16x7.5 +24, 205/55/16

before/after:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00285-1.jpg?t=1287295350http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00293.jpg?t=1287295346

w/o centre caps:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00297-1.jpg?t=1287295246

with:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00299-1.jpg?t=1287295220

flubbar

17-10-2010, 04:26 PM

c1v1c

17-10-2010, 07:00 PM

Hey Guys,

I Am chasing some Hood Dampeners for my car, anyone kno where I would be able to pick some up???

Cheers

JohnO

17-10-2010, 07:06 PM

guess what guys, a complete tool hit me yesterday in his Mitsubishi verada...I swear my car is like a magnet for accidents. He crossed double lines from a petrol shed without looking and even though i braked and tooted my horn he continued across the lanes directly into me.....front right fender is dented and bumper AND mugen lip scratched...NOT FK%%NN happy!.

Yes i feel you man, got hit and run 3months ago my rear lip and bumper coped scratches some of it deep. Still need to get it resprayed after trackday. A week ago i was turning at sackville intersection at canley, yellow light its going to turn red one person in a beetle looked like they were slowed down to a stop so i turned seems i was wrong ****nugget just keep going and nearly ran into me just barely, i nearly swerved into the island..

@rps.13
would 17x8 or 8.5 be too wide? cause ive tried 8.5 on the front and it didnt look as wide as that.

Twest

17-10-2010, 07:06 PM

@ Twest: fark....ouch bro. how old is the guy? and where was it at? btw..is the mugen lip covered by insurance too?

@RPS: have fun cleaning those rims out when ya need to. lol

Like late 50's early 60's, asian guy barely spoke english....didn't understand the concept of double lines..sigh. Cabramatta Road infront of the 7 eleven. The lip is covered by insurance thankfully :)

RPS.13

17-10-2010, 07:13 PM

[QUOTE@rps.13
would 17x8 or 8.5 be too wide? cause ive tried 8.5 on the front and it didnt look as wide as that.[/QUOTE]

i dont think a 8 or 8.5 would be too wide... what was the offset on your 8.5's? I was going to try fit up some 17x9's in a +30, but I ran out of time, maybe next week.
I think the bbs look wide due to the tyre. the rims were listed on ebay as a 8" but on the stamp inside the wheel is says 7 1/2", i'll have to measure them to confirm.

JohnO

17-10-2010, 07:16 PM

would have to get the gaurds rolled if lowered?

Poeter

17-10-2010, 10:40 PM

same here. mine's 5.2cm.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/gfh.jpg

Looks like mine but your one looks like it had been cut to make it fit. A typical thing which installers do sadly.

Even the guys at strathfield radio advised me to cut/buy tape from bunnings/force in.......which isn't professional at all.

So I'm gonna try find one that sit flush as is without diy ghetto tinkering around.

EGG80X

18-10-2010, 04:24 PM

man I'm surprised no one is interested in my Mugen radiator duct, so what I might do I'll prob make replicas of it (like the american replica one with no scoop) and make some profit lol

Twest

18-10-2010, 06:03 PM

Yes i feel you man, got hit and run 3months ago my rear lip and bumper coped scratches some of it deep. Still need to get it resprayed after trackday. A week ago i was turning at sackville intersection at canley, yellow light its going to turn red one person in a beetle looked like they were slowed down to a stop so i turned seems i was wrong ****nugget just keep going and nearly ran into me just barely, i nearly swerved into the island..

@rps.13
would 17x8 or 8.5 be too wide? cause ive tried 8.5 on the front and it didnt look as wide as that.
Yea man, some people are just stupid. It's mainly the inconvenience since our cars are imports chances are for bits like fenders it's gonna be off the road for 1 month atleast. I think there is a fender for sale in melbourne off that red ep3 that was a write-off...I'll tell my panel beater about it.

JohnO

18-10-2010, 08:43 PM

yeah its hard to find parts and theres a slight chance you can go to a honda dealer and get them to call up headoffice to see if they can get it in for you from jdmland.

Poeter

18-10-2010, 11:34 PM

man I'm surprised no one is interested in my Mugen radiator duct, so what I might do I'll prob make replicas of it (like the american replica one with no scoop) and make some profit lol

Yea. If it didn't involved cutting the original bumper, it would had been sold immediately.

Philip Lee

19-10-2010, 10:15 AM

Yea. If it didn't involved cutting the original bumper, it would had been sold immediately.

x 2.

it's just too much trouble for a slight gain unfortunately.

flubbar

19-10-2010, 11:28 AM

out of curiosity...in regards to the gruppe m intake...any issues with being under powered with stock exhaust?
and how much lighter is the carbon fibre bonnet compared to stock? = /

JohnO

19-10-2010, 11:45 AM

its way lighter than oem, as for underpowered i dont know should of dynoed it before and i guess its just noise factor. only thing ive heard from the guys is that our headers is the weak link becuase it restricts alot of air flow.

Poeter

19-10-2010, 01:12 PM

For sure it is lighter.....but you can probably reduce the same amount of weight by going to the gym provided that you're not underweight to begin with.

I used to be fond of saving weight but I'm over it. I find the effect of saving weight is negligible unless drivers start stripping off a significant number of items. For circuit/racing use AND provided that the driver has sufficient skills , every grams counts. Street use, on the other hand, I think it's a placebo effect for a driver to say they feel the difference.

damoqupak

19-10-2010, 01:24 PM

correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the carbon fibre bonnets a defect now since the end of the financial year?

flubbar

19-10-2010, 01:28 PM

For sure it is lighter.....but you can probably reduce the same amount of weight by going to the gym provided that you're not underweight to begin with.

ROFL! i reckon i can shave 5KG off the car then! prolly more than changing the bonnet. lol.
now...i'm thinking of changing to spoon n1 exhaust and piping first, but i'm thinking maybe gruppe m intake instead.
just worried about whether or not there's gonna be any "underpowered-ness"
spoon n1 exhaust coz i wanna wake everyone in the suburb up when i come home at 3am in the morning vtec-ing 1st n 2nd in my street lol.

flubbar

19-10-2010, 01:37 PM

correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the carbon fibre bonnets a defect now since the end of the financial year?

yup, carbon fibre bonnets are illegal and 100% defect material.

JohnO

19-10-2010, 02:32 PM

oh whos the hoon king now!! when you do get the spoon let me hear it too.

Philip Lee

19-10-2010, 03:03 PM

not sure about gruppe m but when i got my Fujita CAI, i felt i lost a little bit low end. but once i fitted cat back, it gains more than what was lost.

the stock air box is really heavy and i'm sure gruppe m is a lot lighter.

Poeter

19-10-2010, 03:15 PM

I'm not sure if this would be the same with a gruppem on a ep3.

However, I changed to gruppem intake on my Jazz before doing catback and no loss could be felt. Some gains between mid and top. Overall it was the most satisfying mod I've done.

In terms of noise, the intake sounded better than when I changed the exhaust (spoon bpipe + j's racing 50RS). Not loud while driving normal but sounds great on WOT and for tunnel runs.

SuperSteve

19-10-2010, 04:01 PM

flubbar

19-10-2010, 04:18 PM

I found after installing gruppe m the change in pedal response aswell as the noise when u hit vtec. The stock intake I personally reckon is very restrictive. I did get dyno b4 n after that were done at toda but problem was that they were done on different days. The difference was 13kw at wheels but as they say, different day different dyno figures.

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blah! can't believe u actually bought the app! mmm...if that's the case...think i might get the intake first before the spoon exhaust.
or maybe intake and spoon axle back only and save up for oem piping? what do u guys think?

Philip Lee

19-10-2010, 07:06 PM

Good luck with your eyes with the spoon n1. Especially if u need to upgrade your engine mounts with something more solid than stock.....

Twest

19-10-2010, 08:05 PM

DAMNNNNN.

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-06-09-Honda-Civic-8th-Gen-MY09-Type-R-Hatchback-5-Seats-3-Doors/itemid-1-252214814/lotid-0

JohnO

19-10-2010, 08:08 PM

"illest" thats for sure, im suprised the airbag didnt go off

Twest

19-10-2010, 08:08 PM

DAMNNNNN.

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-06-09-Honda-Civic-8th-Gen-MY09-Type-R-Hatchback-5-Seats-3-Doors/itemid-1-252214814/lotid-0

MORE DAMNNNNN
http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-11-01-Nissan-Skyline-R34-Coupe-4-Seats-2-Doors/itemid-1-652018031/lotid-0

SuperSteve

19-10-2010, 08:21 PM

blah! can't believe u actually bought the app! mmm...if that's the case...think i might get the intake first before the spoon exhaust.
or maybe intake and spoon axle back only and save up for oem piping? what do u guys think?

lol buy the app its awesome it only cost a few dollars. Price of a bottle of water

or try downloading the free version. I think u can do everything besides reply to pm's and that sort of stuff

Poeter

19-10-2010, 09:03 PM

lol buy the app its awesome it only cost a few dollars. Price of a bottle of water

or try downloading the free version. I think u can do everything besides reply to pm's and that sort of stuff

Yea I bought it too. It's not too bad considering there are other forums which I visit uses this app too.

flubbar

19-10-2010, 09:18 PM

Good luck with your eyes with the spoon n1. Especially if u need to upgrade your engine mounts with something more solid than stock.....

Mmmm...care to explain? Still a bit of a newb to all this. Senpai~ =)

lol buy the app its awesome it only cost a few dollars. Price of a bottle of water

or try downloading the free version. I think u can do everything besides reply to pm's and that sort of stuff

Ive currently got the free version on my iPhone. Can only view, cannot post but it's still good for reading!

Poeter

19-10-2010, 09:22 PM

DAMNNNNN.

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-06-09-Honda-Civic-8th-Gen-MY09-Type-R-Hatchback-5-Seats-3-Doors/itemid-1-252214814/lotid-0

hmm if im not wrong, the car has a gruppem intake.

Philip Lee

20-10-2010, 07:53 AM

Mmmm...care to explain? Still a bit of a newb

Oem engine mounts are a weak point on our cars and many ppl ungrade to a harder mounts to improve performance and durability. With that comes with more noise and vibration.

While the vibration is noticeable when the car is standing still, the noise is getting worse as u rev. With my spoon street muffler, it's quite noisy approaching vtec and beyond, I can't imagine how noisy it will be with a N1.

However if u are hardcore or will keep stock mount them no problem.

Poeter

20-10-2010, 08:33 AM

Oem engine mounts are a weak point on our cars and many ppl ungrade to a harder mounts to improve performance and durability. With that comes with more noise and vibration.

While the vibration is noticeable when the car is standing still, the noise is getting worse as u rev. With my spoon street muffler, it's quite noisy approaching vtec and beyond, I can't imagine how noisy it will be with a N1.

However if u are hardcore or will keep stock mount them no problem.

x2

As Phil said, it depends how hardcore you are. If you are planning to go to the dragstrip, or monthly circuit usage then stiffer engine mounts are recommended.
If purely for street use/infrequent standstill launches then I won't worry about mounts until they are broken.

If I remember correctly, the N1 is like 110db. If that's not loud, there it may entail severe hearing damage has already been done. I knew of a friend who lived with spoon bpipe + spoon n1 as a daily on a Jazz and that was crazily loud which he may as well have a straight pipe. So good luck on those getting spoon n1 as phil said.

Hey Phil, I'm not sure if I asked you this before but how much did the spoon street cost you and do you have any photos? I've seen spoon street on dc2 and ek's but not on ep3.

flubbar

20-10-2010, 12:50 PM

x2

As Phil said, it depends how hardcore you are. If you are planning to go to the dragstrip, or monthly circuit usage then stiffer engine mounts are recommended.
If purely for street use/infrequent standstill launches then I won't worry about mounts until they are broken.

If I remember correctly, the N1 is like 110db. If that's not loud, there it may entail severe hearing damage has already been done. I knew of a friend who lived with spoon bpipe + spoon n1 as a daily on a Jazz and that was crazily loud which he may as well have a straight pipe. So good luck on those getting spoon n1 as phil said.

Hey Phil, I'm not sure if I asked you this before but how much did the spoon street cost you and do you have any photos? I've seen spoon street on dc2 and ek's but not on ep3.

ahhh....i see. well....should be fine as it's gonna be mainly street use. Rare occasional track fun, but mainly street use.

apparently the N1 is louder with the B-series engines and quieter with the K-series and 110db sounds a bit too loud for stationary reading on a K-series engine.

damoqupak

20-10-2010, 01:37 PM

what I like in the stock exhaust is the twin pipes for some reason Im not a fan of the single big pipe..
once I do my exhaust i hope to keep the twins..

JohnO

20-10-2010, 02:11 PM

How about putting a set of headers onto oem piping would it work??

damoqupak

20-10-2010, 02:20 PM

How about putting a set of headers onto oem piping would it work??

you'd assume it would but upgrading the exhaust still produces more power but I'm hoping once i do that I can still get the same flow with the twin pipes as I would with the one large pipe.. Mugen so far looks the best according to reviews but it's so dam $$$$$$ BTW I'm still new to all this car talk I hope Im making sense..

has any1 tested which Intake is better Mugen or Gruppe M? both are around the same $$$

flubbar

20-10-2010, 02:45 PM

has any1 tested which Intake is better Mugen or Gruppe M? both are around the same $$$

read about it on some website and apparently the Gruppe M is better.
There's also mention of the Tegiwa intake which is replicate of Gruppe M but not as good and you have to make your own scuttle.

here's a site comparing the mugen and gruppe m for the ep3:

http://clubitr.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=157983

Poeter

20-10-2010, 02:57 PM

How about putting a set of headers onto oem piping would it work??

Yea it would work but just lose some bottom end in exchange for topend.

On the long run, I'll suggest that you should do catback + ecu tune to utilize the full potential of the I/H/E.

So if you're short on budget, you can do ecu after I/H/E.

has any1 tested which Intake is better Mugen or Gruppe M? both are around the same $$$

I haven't tested them. However, I'd say the gruppem will give better gain than mugen. I'm basing this on the way the two gets air.

Mugen breathes air behind the radiator area which is no different to OEM air box. The only difference is that the OEM snorkel gets air at a perpendicular angle at the direction the car is moving. Mugen's snorkel is not perpendicular and hence the air doesn't need turn 90degrees to get into the snorkel. Therefore mugen is a little bit improved over oem.

Gruppem is a scoop drawing external air hence the gruppem avoids hot air dissipated by the radiator and not vulnerable to heatsoak. However, the airbox is vulnerable to fatal pranks. If someone has grudge against you, they can potentially flush a crap load of water/garbage into your scoop.

flubbar

20-10-2010, 03:23 PM

However, the airbox is vulnerable to fatal pranks. If someone has grudge against you, they can potentially flush a crap load of water/garbage into your scoop.

now thats an idea.....lolololol

PeppeX

20-10-2010, 03:35 PM

Since the gruppe m is a scoop on the bonnet wouldn't water get into the filter hence the engine? Is it save to drive with it when its raining?

damoqupak

20-10-2010, 03:46 PM

read about it on some website and apparently the Gruppe M is better.
There's also mention of the Tegiwa intake which is replicate of Gruppe M but not as good and you have to make your own scuttle.

here's a site comparing the mugen and gruppe m for the ep3:

http://clubitr.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=157983

Flubber your a champ and Poeter thanks heaps for your input on both the intake and exhaust much appreciate it fellas.

Does PeppeX make a good point about the chances of rain getting in the gruppe M intake?

SuperSteve

20-10-2010, 04:48 PM

now thats an idea.....lolololol

U stay away from my car !

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flubbar

20-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Since the gruppe m is a scoop on the bonnet wouldn't water get into the filter hence the engine? Is it save to drive with it when its raining?

Flubber your a champ and Poeter thanks heaps for your input on both the intake and exhaust much appreciate it fellas.

Does PeppeX make a good point about the chances of rain getting in the gruppe M intake?

according to steve aka "apparent hoon king" =P there is a cover to put on the intake when there is rain. maybe johno could confirm for me or anyone else who currently has the gruppe m.

hehehehhee....hi steve~~ *waves*

SuperSteve

20-10-2010, 04:51 PM

Since the gruppe m is a scoop on the bonnet wouldn't water get into the filter hence the engine? Is it save to drive with it when its raining?

I've driven through heavy rain numerous times and haven't had any problems. On the main body of the gruppe m housing there is a hole on the bottom which the water will fall through

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SuperSteve

20-10-2010, 04:52 PM

according to steve aka "apparent hoon king" =P there is a cover to put on the intake when there is rain. maybe johno could confirm for me or anyone else who currently has the gruppe m.

hehehehhee....hi steve~~ *waves*

Haha if this Sunday meet goes ahead I'm gonna have both eyes on u ! In a non gay way. Not that there is anything wrong with being gay.

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flubbar

20-10-2010, 04:58 PM

Haha if this Sunday meet goes ahead I'm gonna have both eyes on u ! In a non gay way. Not that there is anything wrong with being gay.

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never knew you felt that way about me steve...lol

Nepolian

20-10-2010, 04:59 PM

Being gay is good!

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flubbar

20-10-2010, 05:05 PM

Being gay is good!

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true...too bad i'm interested in this cute asian girl...i reckon she knows i like her, but i'm not 100%. wish i could read minds....but then i'd be reading steve's dirty mind all the time. =P

damoqupak

20-10-2010, 05:10 PM

true...too bad i'm interested in this cute asian girl...i reckon she knows i like her, but i'm not 100%. wish i could read minds....but then i'd be reading steve's dirty mind all the time. =P

Homie it's in the smile.. tells a millions thoughts.. if she gives u dat smile she's keen just be confident what u got to lose?

Steve cheers for the gruppe M info.. I'll have a look at urs on sunday if I make it.

flubbar

20-10-2010, 05:20 PM

Homie it's in the smile.. tells a millions thoughts.. if she gives u dat smile she's keen just be confident what u got to lose?

Steve cheers for the gruppe M info.. I'll have a look at urs on sunday if I make it.

lol...it's hard..i don't see her often and you know how u go all gluggish and empty minded when a girl's around?
Smile...hard to say as well...she kinda gives everyone the same smile lol. Haven't exactly seen a diff smile round her.
she's asian so i kinda know how she thinks in a way...but a girl's mind is like the universe. infinite.

YEA STEVE!!! i'll take a look at your gruppe m too!!! *hides screwdriver behind back*

JohnO

20-10-2010, 07:55 PM

according to steve aka "apparent hoon king" =P there is a cover to put on the intake when there is rain. maybe johno could confirm for me or anyone else who currently has the gruppe m.

hehehehhee....hi steve~~ *waves*

well the whole intake cf piece is pretty fat and theres a drainage hole at the bottom so if water goes in still goes out you know its a hole approx 1cm diameter, plus the intake isnt directly underneath the scoop nor is it right at the bottom touching the cf cover,thus all good in anyweather just dont go putting the hose down the scoop gonna put ya k20 into limp mode. ive driven in heavy rain before never got hydrolocked and shit like that.

flubbar you can never know what shes thinking man its impossible! i find it awkward talking to a girl i barely see, rathger than the ones you see daily

SuperSteve

20-10-2010, 08:14 PM

true...too bad i'm interested in this cute asian girl...i reckon she knows i like her, but i'm not 100%. wish i could read minds....but then i'd be reading steve's dirty mind all the time. =P

ask her, Hey u ever tripped over a tree ?? no ? how about a root ?? haha

Homie it's in the smile.. tells a millions thoughts.. if she gives u dat smile she's keen just be confident what u got to lose?

Steve cheers for the gruppe M info.. I'll have a look at urs on sunday if I make it.

Nps mate :)

lol...it's hard..i don't see her often and you know how u go all gluggish and empty minded when a girl's around?
Smile...hard to say as well...she kinda gives everyone the same smile lol. Haven't exactly seen a diff smile round her.
she's asian so i kinda know how she thinks in a way...but a girl's mind is like the universe. infinite.

YEA STEVE!!! i'll take a look at your gruppe m too!!! *hides screwdriver behind back*

Ill b watching you ! !

PeppeX

20-10-2010, 08:24 PM

lol...it's hard..i don't see her often and you know how u go all gluggish and empty minded when a girl's around?
Smile...hard to say as well...she kinda gives everyone the same smile lol. Haven't exactly seen a diff smile round her.
she's asian so i kinda know how she thinks in a way...but a girl's mind is like the universe. infinite.

YEA STEVE!!! i'll take a look at your gruppe m too!!! *hides screwdriver behind back*

Do u even know her name? Seems like ur stalking her haha. Are u guys in the same class in uni or something?

JohnO

20-10-2010, 08:34 PM

too many cute asians at unsw bro even the import girls.

PeppeX

20-10-2010, 08:35 PM

too many cute asians at unsw bro even the import girls.

bahaha i should have gone to unsw.. :'(

flubbar

20-10-2010, 10:04 PM

Lol...course I know her name! Known her for about 4 years now. I try to talk to her on msn as much I can.
But of course there's this other girl I'm interested in. Too bad I don't know her name. Wouldn't mind knowing, we make eye contact everytime she gets on the train rofl, but she's doing her hsc. *sigh*

Dw Steve....I won't do any external damage to it just yet.

And yea.. Way too many cute Asian girls at unsw.

TanitY

20-10-2010, 10:14 PM

hey guys, approximately how much power would i/h/e with ecu tune pull and how much i/e with ecu tune pull? reason why im asking this is maybe i could skimp out on buying headers if the gains are minimal. I have read somewhere that jdm ep3 headers are already efficient thanks to its 4-2-1 design but i like to hear from other ep3 owners perspectives. Thanks alot

(yes i am a cheap bastard)

JohnO

21-10-2010, 07:19 AM

i heard its totally different story with the oem headers and their plain restrictive.

Nepolian

21-10-2010, 07:25 AM

i heard its totally different story with the oem headers and their plain restrictive.

They are a good oem header but compared to almost any aftermarket ones....restrictive. I'd rather change headers and keep rest of exhaust.

damoqupak

21-10-2010, 09:02 AM

lol...it's hard..i don't see her often and you know how u go all gluggish and empty minded when a girl's around?
Smile...hard to say as well...she kinda gives everyone the same smile lol. Haven't exactly seen a diff smile round her.
she's asian so i kinda know how she thinks in a way...but a girl's mind is like the universe. infinite.

YEA STEVE!!! i'll take a look at your gruppe m too!!! *hides screwdriver behind back*

yeah your right and if she smiles to a lot of ppl then shes one of those Asian girls who's nice to every1. to me that means she's waiting for some1 to locate their man hood and wooow her..
anyways all up to you we all live once and there's plenty of baby girls especially in unsw.. makes me wanna go back to uni.. dam!

flubbar

21-10-2010, 12:04 PM

yeah your right and if she smiles to a lot of ppl then shes one of those Asian girls who's nice to every1. to me that means she's waiting for some1 to locate their man hood and wooow her..
anyways all up to you we all live once and there's plenty of baby girls especially in unsw.. makes me wanna go back to uni.. dam!

well...she did like one guy at a point, but the guy already had a gf. i'm trying to wooow her but proving hard.
man....talking about girls in an ep3 type r thread...this is the bomb lol.

Philip Lee

21-10-2010, 12:12 PM

pic or GTFO!!! lol

JohnO

21-10-2010, 12:18 PM

maybe these discussions about girls, weather and others could go into the sydney ep3 thread haha. PICS now!

Poeter

21-10-2010, 02:02 PM

pic or GTFO!!! lol

.......... x2

flubbar

21-10-2010, 03:24 PM

lol...bastards...

Philip Lee

21-10-2010, 04:23 PM

lol...bastards...

mate, you have to give us some incentive to continue lol

flubbar

21-10-2010, 05:36 PM

mate, you have to give us some incentive to continue lol

Rofl....incentive for what? This is a car forum!!! Lol
And can't exactly upload pic from my iPhone onto the site. So I'll keep the photos in a safe place. =P

In other news, Nikki Webster is looking like a real hottie now. Lol

PeppeX

21-10-2010, 05:38 PM

Rofl....incentive for what? This is a car forum!!! Lol
And can't exactly upload pic from my iPhone onto the site. So I'll keep the photos in a safe place. =P

In other news, Nikki Webster is looking like a real hottie now. Lol

Dont do it! They will swarm onto ur asian girl! :D

Philip Lee

21-10-2010, 06:04 PM

Rofl....incentive for what? This is a car forum!!! Lol
And can't exactly upload pic from my iPhone onto the site. So I'll keep the photos in a safe place. =P

Incentive to continue to discuss something that is not related to ep3!!! Lol

SuperSteve

21-10-2010, 08:09 PM

his lying guys ! ! i dont beleive him ! ! unless he proves it ! !

659cc

21-10-2010, 08:14 PM

And can't exactly upload pic from my iPhone onto the site. So I'll keep the photos in a safe place. =P

In other news, Nikki Webster is looking like a real hottie now. Lol

Bring her out on Sunday otherwise she does not exist! :P

p.s. Subtle topic change but you can't get awway!

flubbar

21-10-2010, 08:42 PM

Roflmao....what have I gotten myself into...lol.
Save me peppex!!! XD
And yesh she does exist! Trying to get her to go out with me on sat for the festival t Hyde park lol.
Pics are on limited edition! Mint condition! Can only be viewed on my iPhone. =P

Any you guys watch today's beauty and the geeks?! Girls are hot.

SuperSteve

21-10-2010, 08:44 PM

Twest

21-10-2010, 08:45 PM

screenshots or it didn't happen.

flubbar

21-10-2010, 08:48 PM

Lol! Steve you can go through my fone and find her pic lol.

SuperSteve

21-10-2010, 08:55 PM

Lol! Steve you can go through my fone and find her pic lol.

muwahaha *evil grin*

flubbar

21-10-2010, 09:15 PM

Lol...alright. You look through my fone, I'll look at your gruppe m intake in my car. =)

flubbar

21-10-2010, 09:16 PM

Btw...anyone interested in going for a meet and long cruisy drive tomorrow? If so, call me for details. 0432166620

659cc

21-10-2010, 09:24 PM

And yesh she does exist! Trying to get her to go out with me on sat for the festival t Hyde park lol.
Pics are on limited edition! Mint condition! Can only be viewed on my iPhone. =P

ok EP3 meet has now been move to Saturday @ Hyde Park!

jks :P

flubbar

21-10-2010, 09:31 PM

ok EP3 meet has now been move to Saturday @ Hyde Park!

jks :P

Lol! You assholes.

JohnO

21-10-2010, 09:52 PM

man upload it to facebook then link us! better yet link us her facebook!!! i'll even let you touch the carbon fibre goodies of my gruppe m.

flubbar

21-10-2010, 10:02 PM

It's late and I'm sleepy..talk to y'all tomorrow! =P

JohnO

21-10-2010, 10:05 PM

looks like i'll just swap my wheels for yours while you aint looking. give us a picture mate!! i'll throw in a chicken roll from my shop for it!!!

SuperSteve

21-10-2010, 10:28 PM

looks like i'll just swap my wheels for yours while you aint looking. give us a picture mate!! i'll throw in a chicken roll from my shop for it!!!

haha dont worry johno :) sunday is only 3 days away

flubbar

22-10-2010, 06:32 AM

http://www.orble.com/images/12412.jpg

Lol...good incentive or what? =P

JohnO

22-10-2010, 08:39 AM

Oh she is hot but I want to see your Asian woman. Prepared to get hassled for your phone.

damoqupak

22-10-2010, 09:23 AM

Wow yeah baby gurl

sent from my galaxy S

damoqupak

22-10-2010, 09:31 AM

Btw...anyone interested in going for a meet and long cruisy drive tomorrow? If so, call me for details. 0432166620

Homie what time of the day you doing dat and where. I'll be around ashfield in the arvo tuning some ninjas i hope.

Sent from my galaxy S

TanitY

22-10-2010, 09:42 AM

any of you guys running spacers on your ep3? how does it look?

flubbar

22-10-2010, 10:02 AM

@Johno: i hope you forget! xD
@damoqupak: call or text me dude! lol

flubbar

22-10-2010, 02:02 PM

oh yea....asian girl i like isn't that much of a looker, so don't get ur hopes up! =P

flubbar

23-10-2010, 07:19 AM

Hmmm...so who's the hoon king me and my evo8mr friend drove past at a higher velocity last night on old PAC road? =P

JohnO

23-10-2010, 11:23 AM

obviously you, the evo doesnt need to try =) too much boooost brother

flubbar

23-10-2010, 04:01 PM

Aahhhh....crap! Got 2 problems with my car now.
1. My windscreen cracked! Cold hot temperature change cracked it.
2. My clutch pedal makes a clicking soun when you press and release. Any ideas?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/c7fb28d7.jpg

JohnO

23-10-2010, 04:58 PM

that aint looking good, could be your clutch is getting worn out from all that hooning.

av90

23-10-2010, 05:11 PM

ouch youre gona need a new windscreen....

could it be clutch master cylinder? check inside where your pedals are for any leak

maybe you need a new clutch i have no idea.

flubbar

23-10-2010, 08:44 PM

that aint looking good, could be your clutch is getting worn out from all that hooning.

Rofl...it could be. XD going to get mech to look at it. Don't think he'll be happy to see me a 4th time in 2 months. =P
Sorry johno! Don't think I'll be able to make it to track day with all the repairs I'm paying. *cringe*

ouch youre gona need a new windscreen....

could it be clutch master cylinder? check inside where your pedals are for any leak

maybe you need a new clutch i have no idea.

Yea...i spoke to shift performance guy on sat and considering the size of the crack, goin to replace the windscreen with obrien.
Anyone know if just car will allow o'brien to replace my windscreen? I know I'll have to pay excess fee.

Nepolian

24-10-2010, 09:07 AM

cheaper to get new screen than to make a claim....unless u have free screen cover!

Twest

24-10-2010, 08:21 PM

Rofl...it could be. XD going to get mech to look at it. Don't think he'll be happy to see me a 4th time in 2 months. =P
Sorry johno! Don't think I'll be able to make it to track day with all the repairs I'm paying. *cringe*

Yea...i spoke to shift performance guy on sat and considering the size of the crack, goin to replace the windscreen with obrien.
Anyone know if just car will allow o'brien to replace my windscreen? I know I'll have to pay excess fee.

Ahh you were the guy at shift on sat. I was at tyreking talking to my friend. O'brien stocks the ep3 windows now so give them a ring, i told sam (guy from shift) to tell you that, unforunately AFTER you left.
Just Car would let you use o'brien, but cheaper to just buy the windscreen mate. Premium will go up :)

flubbar

24-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Ahh you were the guy at shift on sat. I was at tyreking talking to my friend. O'brien stocks the ep3 windows now so give them a ring, i told sam (guy from shift) to tell you that, unforunately AFTER you left.
Just Car might cover your

ROFL! omg! no way! shoulda come and say hi! looked pretty neat with my shorts, singlet, thongs and sunnies combo aye?! xD
Just Car comprehensive i still gotta pay $600 excess i think. But talking to the guys today, may actually pay less from a place in mascot or grabbing the bashed up ep3 in smithfield.
and yea, he told me o'brien as well when i was talking to him. going to email him to see how much he can get my spoon exhaust in for. hopefully not too expensive.
also! my clutch wasn't clicking at all today. felt completely normal. Could be because saturday was such a fecking hot day and i was stuck in traffic for about 15 mins going uphill and driving for about 2 hrs.

Twest

24-10-2010, 09:16 PM

Which bashed up ep3 in smithfield? WHERE? If this is the car i've been trying to find for like 2 months I'm going to kill someone.

p.s Shorts and Singlet FTW!!! :P

flubbar

24-10-2010, 09:31 PM

Which bashed up ep3 in smithfield? WHERE? If this is the car i've been trying to find for like 2 months I'm going to kill someone.

p.s Shorts and Singlet FTW!!! :P

Opposite to hannys is what I got told if memory serves right.

P.S. Damn right shorts + singlet = win xD

Twest

24-10-2010, 09:44 PM

Opposite to hannys is what I got told if memory serves right.

P.S. Damn right shorts + singlet = win xD

Really? That's my mates ep3...It got written off and I was trying to find it to get the mugen lip off it + twinloop for him. I want the front right fender :) If your buying the window off it we'll go and haggle those mofos.

flubbar

24-10-2010, 09:56 PM

Really? That's my mates ep3...It got written off and I was trying to find it to get the mugen lip off it + twinloop for him. I want the front right fender :) If your buying the window off it we'll go and haggle those mofos.

Sounds good. I was thinking of taking a look tomorrow.

Perry

24-10-2010, 10:06 PM

I think i know who's ep3 that use to belong to his on this forum yeah?

Twest

24-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Sounds good. I was thinking of taking a look tomorrow.

Let me know if the driver side fender is still good, if you have a look. Message me :) I pm'd you my number.

Twest

24-10-2010, 10:43 PM

I think i know who's ep3 that use to belong to his on this forum yeah?

Ummm no he's not, it's actually his girlfriends. He has an FN2 and she has an EP3 ..Cute yea? HAHA. He was driving and some guy in a prado blitz a red and t-boned him with 4 people in the car. Recaros saved his life he says. He had sprained kneck as it was the passenger side that took the hit...Girlfriend had a shattered pelvis, people in the back had broken collar bones etc. Very sad.

Perry

24-10-2010, 11:59 PM

Ummm no he's not, it's actually his girlfriends. He has an FN2 and she has an EP3 ..Cute yea? HAHA. He was driving and some guy in a prado blitz a red and t-boned him with 4 people in the car. Recaros saved his life he says. He had sprained kneck as it was the passenger side that took the hit...Girlfriend had a shattered pelvis, people in the back had broken collar bones etc. Very sad.

ohh noo good =( must be another EP3 which had a similar accident than.

iQQ

25-10-2010, 12:28 AM

lol i know you boys love pictures so here you go

http://i56.tinypic.com/33wm907.jpg

some slapage for a meet!

av90

25-10-2010, 10:39 AM

damn what camber you got there?

flubbar

25-10-2010, 12:45 PM

Let me know if the driver side fender is still good, if you have a look. Message me :) I pm'd you my number.

Went to them today and prolly one if the
Worst ppl to deal with.
Asked them about the windscreen and sadly it's "broken". I asked to take a look and they said they couldn't let me coz they already hoisted the car up.
Sorry twest, couldn't take a look at the right fender do ya.

iQQ

26-10-2010, 12:47 AM

and heres another one :)
http://i54.tinypic.com/dxctv8.jpg

JohnO

26-10-2010, 12:49 AM

want a set of wheels now+ a two wheeler.

RPS.13

26-10-2010, 10:55 AM

JohnO

26-10-2010, 11:00 AM

It's all clips mate start from the bottom work your way to the top, gear knob off first.

RPS.13

26-10-2010, 11:05 AM

cheers man, i'll have a look at it over the weekend...

argh! my new wheels are scheduled to arrive at my house today, but i'm stuck at work!!! 16x8's in a +0, more details to come...........

damoqupak

26-10-2010, 11:14 AM

Which bashed up ep3 in smithfield? WHERE? If this is the car i've been trying to find for like 2 months I'm going to kill someone.

p.s Shorts and Singlet FTW!!! :P

I posted that EP3 on Friday.
forgot the name of the place i thinks it's Jap spares.. hold on I'll google it.. i can't find it on google but it's on Victoria street accross from hanneys at smithfield. its a CW ep3 but the left hand side is farked! also someones already bought the gear box.

mattatnoosa

26-10-2010, 11:16 AM

and heres another one :)
http://i54.tinypic.com/dxctv8.jpg

What are those wheels? I really really want some bronze / gold spoke wheels like those, als oanyone know good wheel places on the gold coast / brisbane? and what oil should i be using in my ep3 as i think it needs some

av90

26-10-2010, 11:17 AM

I posted that EP3 on Friday.
forgot the name of the place i thinks it's Jap spares.. hold on I'll google it.. i can't find it on google but it's on Victoria street accross from hanneys at smithfield. its a CW ep3 but the left hand side is farked! also someones already bought the gear box.

find out for us please ! i need some parts

damoqupak

26-10-2010, 11:21 AM

find out for us please ! i need some parts

homie im trying these mofos ain't showing up through bing or google.. maybe ask Flubber cause he went there not long ago.
all i know is if you turn right off of Cumberland hwy into victoria st they are on the left after the maccas on the corner you won't miss it.

damoqupak

26-10-2010, 11:43 AM

find out for us please ! i need some parts

found it here's the link

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/ultimate-jap-spares/smithfield

Poeter

26-10-2010, 12:45 PM

Just wondering if anyone knows what size globe fits behind the heater knobs? Also do the gear shifter panel and climate control console simply clip on or are there screws holding it in?
Thought I'd ask before I attempted to pull it off, just in case I break something!

I've replaced the bulbs before. It's a 1.4W but I gotta check for the size. I left my blown bulbs at my mate's place, I'll let you know when I find out.

flubbar

26-10-2010, 01:03 PM

found it here's the link

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/ultimate-jap-spares/smithfield

@damoqupak: yup, thats the place.
@av90: GL in trying to get parts. better to phone up and ask them if they have the parts, coz they're not willing to help you much if u rock up and ask.

damoqupak

26-10-2010, 01:21 PM

@damoqupak: yup, thats the place.
@av90: GL in trying to get parts. better to phone up and ask them if they have the parts, coz they're not willing to help you much if u rock up and ask.

and they're a rip off.

flubbar

26-10-2010, 01:32 PM

and they're a rip off.

that too, the bastards.
btw...i bought a car cover from supercheap auto coz they were on special. the "small/medium" that i bought was supposed to fit on hatchbacks and small sedans. tried it...and it doesn't cover it all....gonna need to buy a med/large i guess. = \

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo1-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo3.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo4.jpg

damoqupak

26-10-2010, 02:02 PM

that too, the bastards.
btw...i bought a car cover from supercheap auto coz they were on special. the "small/medium" that i bought was supposed to fit on hatchbacks and small sedans. tried it...and it doesn't cover it all....gonna need to buy a med/large i guess. = \

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo1-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo3.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo4.jpg

man need one too.. ima check supercheap out..
you recon u can take it back :]

flubbar

26-10-2010, 04:37 PM

man need one too.. ima check supercheap ouat..
you recon u can take it back :]

yea i can. just gotta keep original packing and reciept.

stienerv2

26-10-2010, 06:34 PM

yea i can. just gotta keep original packing and reciept.

Which supercheap autos? Cos i work at wentworthville.
Sale ends on thursday so its best if you return it before than. If you can't make it, it can still be exchanged but its harder for the cashier dood.

flubbar

26-10-2010, 07:26 PM

Which supercheap autos? Cos i work at wentworthville.
Sale ends on thursday so its best if you return it before than. If you can't make it, it can still be exchanged but its harder for the cashier dood.

Went to the one at lansvale. Do you guys open til late? Coz I work 8:30 to 5pm mon to fri in the city.
Annoying if I wanna buy stuff and the store closes at 5pm or 6pm.

stienerv2

26-10-2010, 07:52 PM

Went to the one at lansvale. Do you guys open til late? Coz I work 8:30 to 5pm mon to fri in the city.
Annoying if I wanna buy stuff and the store closes at 5pm or 6pm.

We close at 8pm on thursdays but most days we will close at 5pm.
By the way, don't those car covers scratch your car when you put it on?

flubbar

26-10-2010, 08:12 PM

We close at 8pm on thursdays but most days we will close at 5pm.
By the way, don't those car covers scratch your car when you put it on?

Haven't noticed. Only put it on once to see if it'll cover the whole car.
But it seems the material might scratch the car if there's rocks or sticks stuck in it.

av90

26-10-2010, 08:14 PM

@damoqupak: yup, thats the place.
@av90: GL in trying to get parts. better to phone up and ask them if they have the parts, coz they're not willing to help you much if u rock up and ask.

thanks mate !

stienerv2

26-10-2010, 09:19 PM

oh! and don't you hate it when your car's headlights are like this?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/lil_flubbar/photo1.jpg

tried resizing but the photo just wont get smaller.

Hey does anyone here need white LED parkers?
If anyone needs some, me and my manager are ordering some soon from aeropro. Pm me if your interested and we can buy it at the same time to save the freight costs.
Just to go this link and search "wedge" http://www.aeropro.com/. Not sure which one will suit the EP3 the best? We were thinkin of the 9 or 12 SMD tower ones.
I also don't know the prices on these yet but il will try and keep you guys informed.

Victor

mattatnoosa

26-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Hey does anyone here need white LED parkers?
If anyone needs some, me and my manager are ordering some soon from aeropro. Pm me if your interested and we can buy it at the same time to save the freight costs.
Just to go this link and search "wedge" http://www.aerpro.com/. Not sure which one will suit the EP3 the best? We were thinkin of the 9 or 12 SMD tower ones.
I also don't know the prices on these yet but il will try and keep you guys informed.

Victor

I'm interested, where abouts are you? and what price are we looking at?

iQQ

27-10-2010, 12:30 AM

What are those wheels? I really really want some bronze / gold spoke wheels like those, als oanyone know good wheel places on the gold coast / brisbane? and what oil should i be using in my ep3 as i think it needs some

ce28s :)

damoqupak

27-10-2010, 08:37 AM

Hey does anyone here need white LED parkers?
If anyone needs some, me and my manager are ordering some soon from aeropro. Pm me if your interested and we can buy it at the same time to save the freight costs.
Just to go this link and search "wedge" http://www.aerpro.com/. Not sure which one will suit the EP3 the best? We were thinkin of the 9 or 12 SMD tower ones.
I also don't know the prices on these yet but il will try and keep you guys informed.

Victor

Victor I'm one of the dumbest dont know sh!t about car lingo in here but will these white LEDs replace the orange ones that are shown in the photo by Flubber? if so count me in and I'll PM you. if they are for the back then I may purchase some as spares depending on the price.

JohnO

27-10-2010, 08:48 AM

Victor I'm one of the dumbest dont know sh!t about car lingo in here but will these white LEDs replace the orange ones that are shown in the photo by Flubber? if so count me in and I'll PM you. if they are for the back then I may purchase some as spares depending on the price.

answer will be yes damo they pretty much fit the parkers and the numberplate bulbs.

hong91

27-10-2010, 11:08 AM

hey how do i turn launch control off on the ep3. it cant rev freely past 5.5

is this stock ecu?

damoqupak

27-10-2010, 12:15 PM

answer will be yes damo they pretty much fit the parkers and the numberplate bulbs.

cheers John

JohnO

27-10-2010, 12:49 PM

hey how do i turn launch control off on the ep3. it cant rev freely past 5.5

is this stock ecu?

its a safety feature mate when your stationary it doesnt go over 5.5k.

flubbar

27-10-2010, 02:37 PM

its a safety feature mate when your stationary it doesnt go over 5.5k.

now why would u want to vtec when you're stationary? o.0?
*pinky finger motion* xD

damoqupak

27-10-2010, 03:16 PM

is any1 using the K&N filter?

JohnO

27-10-2010, 03:22 PM

now why would u want to vtec when you're stationary? o.0?
*pinky finger motion* xD

cause it attracts the ladies to your car. Im using a K&n filter in my gruppe m what about it?

damoqupak

27-10-2010, 03:28 PM

cause it attracts the ladies to your car. Im using a K&n filter in my gruppe m what about it?

just curious on the improvements compared to other filters but most of all if it's the most common one that most EP3 drivers use.

JohnO

27-10-2010, 03:36 PM

I think there isnt much difference apart from the noise and slight gains from the intake.

stienerv2

27-10-2010, 07:59 PM

I'm interested, where abouts are you? and what price are we looking at?

Im located south west sydney near parramatta

flubbar

27-10-2010, 08:42 PM

cause it attracts the ladies to your car.

Pppfffftttt....makes the girl I like give me death looks and smack the shit outta me. Not that I mind...=P

JohnO

27-10-2010, 09:11 PM

usually i get oh what a cute car..

RPS.13

27-10-2010, 11:31 PM

lady at work thinks I bought a girls car :eek:

oh btw these rocked up today:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00340-1.jpg?t=1288185556
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00339-1.jpg?t=1288185559
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00336-1.jpg?t=1288185560
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00341.jpg?t=1288185609

Poeter

27-10-2010, 11:39 PM

I guess the major reason for that is because it looks like a Jazz LOL

But that's cool, Good to be low key and not attract unwanted attentions.

Lukezen27

28-10-2010, 07:18 AM

I guess the major reason for that is because it looks like a Jazz LOL

But that's cool, Good to be low key and not attract unwanted attentions.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

They look slightly meaner then a Jazz IMO

JohnO

28-10-2010, 08:04 AM

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

They look slightly meaner then a Jazz IMO

jazz with balls man, never got pulled over for a rbt thats how low key this car is either that or its a honda cops dont think we can speed like their v8s.

flubbar

28-10-2010, 08:23 AM

jazz with balls man, never got pulled over for a rbt thats how low key this car is either that or its a honda cops dont think we can speed like their v8s.

wow....you're lucky. i get pulled over for rbt like...once a month. no...i don't drive like steve/hoonking. =P

@Victor! when're those parkers coming in?

@Peter: do you have a cousin called Andy?

JohnO

28-10-2010, 08:50 AM

has anyone tried the ultra racing bars for the rear and under? or will the factory setup be enough for track?

av90

28-10-2010, 10:31 AM

has anyone tried the ultra racing bars for the rear and under? or will the factory setup be enough for track?

dont worry too much. i reckon just track your car as is atm then see what your car needs.

Poeter

28-10-2010, 11:07 AM

dont worry too much. i reckon just track your car as is atm then see what your car needs.

x2. Just focus on maintenance/safety stuff such as fluids,tyres and brakes.

Twest

28-10-2010, 11:14 AM

AHHAAHAHAHHAHAHA. Gave the wrecker in smithfield a call...For a driver side fender and front right headlight.... $600. Get F###ED

av90

28-10-2010, 11:27 AM

lol they wishing

flubbar

28-10-2010, 11:31 AM

AHHAAHAHAHHAHAHA. Gave the wrecker in smithfield a call...For a driver side fender and front right headlight.... $600. Get F###ED

rofl! told ya they're bastards and rip offs.

Poeter

28-10-2010, 11:58 AM

How much would it cost just to panel beat it up?

Oh Twest, you probably won't buy the headlights even if it's cheap since it's pre-facelift. If I'm not wrong, you had facelifted ones to begin with.

JohnO

28-10-2010, 12:06 PM

Tell him his dreaming! Got the safety done t1r's, ferodos front rear, dba slotted rotors all fluids topped/flushed.

flubbar

28-10-2010, 12:41 PM

How much would it cost just to panel beat it up?

Oh Twest, you probably won't buy the headlights even if it's cheap since it's pre-facelift. If I'm not wrong, you had facelifted ones to begin with.

Probably better to buy the headlights online coz the exchange rate is still pretty strong.

Tell him his dreaming! Got the safety done t1r's, ferodos front rear, dba slotted rotors all fluids topped/flushed.

sounds nice, johno. just run as is. no need to buff the baby more than she is.
Run the track, find out what to improve, then improve and track again. :)

Twest

28-10-2010, 03:58 PM

Oh shit is it the facelift light? He rang me back and said $400 for the two...AHAHA. Tell him where to stick his headlight. If it's facelift i'll just get the guard off him.

EDIT: @poeter I have facelift tailights and pre-face headlights. So the pre-face headlight IS what i want. Good ALMOST catch but, it's interesting how everyone knows what everyone has on there cars and stuff. We are such a tight community..LOL.

Lukezen27

28-10-2010, 04:03 PM

Looking at putthing this bad boy in

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/_W0QQitemZ270536683771

bennjamin

28-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Looking at putthing this bad boy in

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/_W0QQitemZ270536683771

You better supercharge to counter-act all this extra
Weight you are putting in !

Nepolian

28-10-2010, 04:36 PM

Does the finger come with it?

Lukezen27

28-10-2010, 05:02 PM

You better supercharge to counter-act all this extra
Weight you are putting in !

Once I find the right supercharge its a done deal :)

Does the finger come with it?

Opt extra George :P

Just tested that launch control....

Feaking cool

I can see how George runs 13.6's
EP3's got built in cheats :)

stienerv2

28-10-2010, 07:42 PM

wow....you're lucky. i get pulled over for rbt like...once a month. no...i don't drive like steve/hoonking. =P

@Victor! when're those parkers coming in?

@Peter: do you have a cousin called Andy?

I just got informed from worked today that we can order them in at the start of november. The lights are too new and supercheap has not got the prices on them yet. I will remind you guys again just before i order them in. I thought i could order them in today but i couldn't. So which one did you guys want? The 9SMD or 12SMD? I reckon the 12SMD may be a bit long.

NightRyder

28-10-2010, 08:24 PM

Looking at putthing this bad boy in

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/_W0QQitemZ270536683771

You reckon we could get a discount if we get two??...

Luke, can you ask if they know where we can update the GPS software when needed and whether the radio function is made for AUS radio?

Also, whether the built in DVB-T digital already has a tuner inside to pick up TV?

PM me if you want to discuss. :)

RPS.13

28-10-2010, 09:28 PM

JohnO

28-10-2010, 09:35 PM

Buddy club coils? Man your balling two sets of wheels then some coils :( I can't even afford a set of works or even an exhaust.

av90

28-10-2010, 09:46 PM

nah he aint balling that hard those arnt buddyclub theyre bc racing

the aus dollar is good atm now is the time lol. thinking of getting a set of buddyclub p1 sf's $240usd a corner. i wonder if 8.5inch width is going to be too wide hmmmm....will i need a camber kit....hmmmm

JohnO

28-10-2010, 09:50 PM

I've tested bc p1 17/8.5 +35 really good fitment/offset for stock height will probably need q camber kit if lowered but stock height should be fine doesn't scrub. Hm gotta check the jpy cause I want the work 11r.

av90

28-10-2010, 10:01 PM

your description makes me want to get it right now. work 11r looks heaps nice pretty similar to ce28's i reckon

JohnO

28-10-2010, 10:06 PM

yeah its a cheap substitute like 17/35 +caps+nuts+hubrings = 2.2k? give take, the extra 1.2k or whatever for brand new volks gets you a set of tyres haha. well when i test fitted it like the fitment was wide enough for my likings and turned the steering wheel to full lock both sides it was normal.

av90

28-10-2010, 10:14 PM

offftt lol. how wide are you going for and offset? im guessing 17x8 +35 looking on jdmconcept site atm. really hate the rims i have on right now.

JohnO

28-10-2010, 10:18 PM

im thinking either 8 or 8.5 in +35 bronze or maybe black. i dont mind the oem wheels but im very fussy when it comes to seeing the details of gutter marks. it says modification required for the +35 offsets but im guessing if its on a lowered car+camber kit/rolled guards?

av90

28-10-2010, 10:24 PM

yeah definitely need to get guards rolled if you plan on dumping and most likely will need camber kit might as well to adjust camber for tracking. id rather oem wheels than the ones ive got on lol. work cr kai replicas FTL its matt black and the red lip is starting to annoy me.

JohnO

28-10-2010, 10:35 PM

dont you have oem wheels ? or bought it with replicas? probably ask if they get in 8.5s in bronze.

av90

28-10-2010, 10:42 PM

car came with the replicas. didnt think much of it at the time. yeah ask leo, top bloke

RPS.13

29-10-2010, 08:51 AM

Buddy club coils? Man your balling two sets of wheels then some coils :( I can't even afford a set of works or even an exhaust.

yeah not balling that hard... as stated they're BC racing, good coilover for the price though...

I actually have three sets of wheels ;) a set of 17x9's in +30... apologies for rubbing it in, haha
also had a set of xd9's a few weeks ago, but I had to sell them off as they definately wouldn't have fit on the ep, 17x9.5 +17, 18x10 +18 baller spec :thumbsup:

bennjamin

29-10-2010, 09:21 AM

Perry

29-10-2010, 10:09 AM

av90

29-10-2010, 12:03 PM

Dont forget different rims have different designs in terms of spokes and stuff.

will the buddyclub p1 sf's clear spoon calipers? any issues with their design?

munkaii

29-10-2010, 12:47 PM

r888s ben. probably the best bang for buck and last quite a while

got some type s rims for track - anyone known something good in 205/45/16 ?

also is there a safe way to remove the front TYPE LA badge ? I dont want to start pulling and poking and break plastic etc.

PS luke is gay

TanitY

29-10-2010, 05:42 PM

these arrived today:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_6454-1.jpg?t=1288264305

and should hopefully have these on in a few weeks
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_6459.jpg?t=1288265208

Sweet coils and wheels man, thanks for the reply btw. Tell us how the coils go when you install them.

Lukezen27

29-10-2010, 05:45 PM

r888s ben. probably the best bang for buck and last quite a while

r888s

Better than the RE001's?

PS Ben's gayer

JohnO

29-10-2010, 07:59 PM

Go for re11's :)

Poeter

29-10-2010, 08:41 PM

Yea, I'm planning to get RE11's for my next set. I've emailed tirerack a month ago. They told me they will gimme a quote within a week but fark the guys just don't give a **** for those down under.

JohnO

29-10-2010, 09:48 PM

Yea, I'm planning to get RE11's for my next set. I've emailed tirerack a month ago. They told me they will gimme a quote within a week but fark the guys just don't give a **** for those down under.

Could be looking at 260+ per corner :)

bennjamin

29-10-2010, 11:18 PM

r888s

Better than the RE001's?

PS Ben's gayer

R888s are a semi slick , RE001's are just a street tyre Luke ! Im looking for a high performance street tyre. kumho KU36s spring to mind

ITRDC2

29-10-2010, 11:49 PM

r888s are a semi slick , re001's are just a street tyre luke ! Im looking for a high performance street tyre. Kumho ku36s spring to mind

dunlop z1:)

Poeter

30-10-2010, 12:03 AM

Could be looking at 260+ per corner :)

Depends on shipping

Without shipping, it's darn cheap. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205/&ratio=45&diameter=17&x=50&y=3

Lukezen27

30-10-2010, 06:40 AM

R888s are a semi slick , RE001's are just a street tyre Luke ! Im looking for a high performance street tyre. kumho KU36s spring to mind

IC

I've got kumho and they suck ass, not sure the model though

I only just brought brand new RE001's for my EG before I sold it :(

kumho KU36s v RE001?

Nepolian

30-10-2010, 07:27 AM

got some type s rims for track - anyone known something good in 205/45/16 ?

also is there a safe way to remove the front TYPE LA badge ? I dont want to start pulling and poking and break plastic etc.

PS luke is gay

The little plastic pin breaks off when you try and unclip it from behind!

I confirm Luke is gayooooo!

r888s

Better than the RE001's?

PS Ben's gayer

Different class of tyres dude.

Not sure if Ben is gayer, haven't kissed him yet!

IC

I've got kumho and they suck ass, not sure the model though

I only just brought brand new RE001's for my EG before I sold it :(

kumho KU36s v RE001?

About $300 bucks!

Lukezen27

30-10-2010, 07:56 AM

The little plastic pin breaks off when you try and unclip it from behind!

I confirm Luke is gayooooo!

Different class of tyres dude.

Not sure if Ben is gayer, haven't kissed him yet!

About $300 bucks!

Ouch $300

PS I've kissed you both and Bens gayer for sure!

Poeter

30-10-2010, 11:22 AM

What do you guys think of the J's Racing intake design? I am thinking about it as alternative to gruppem and mugen

Ignore the fact that it is bling and expensive, but would be good to get people's comment on its design and functionality.

It's main selling point would be the scoop which draws air before the radiator without an exposing scoop. Furthermore, the filter is easier to access for maintenance. So in my opinion, it's a mix of the features of the gruppem and mugen.

My main concern for the scoop is that it requires drilling to install and the fact the scoop is rather larger than I would like to be. Being so large, it looks as if it is blocking half the air flow to the radiator. The 2nd concern is that the vacuum tube or whatever they call that tube that bridges to the rocker cover is unfiltered.

So I'm wondering if these points i mentioned would be its Achilles heels.

Pictures on how it looks below:

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?61809-How-to-fit-a-J-s-Tsuchinoko-intake-kit-to-the-EP3&daysprune=-1