EP3 Type R

[Lukezen27]

K-Pro, Cams and a few other goodies are next on the cards.



Luke, I only did what was asked and I never said the figures were 100% acurate either, with results coming off the same dyno here in Newcastle. Now as we know every Dyno is different, which is why 2 days later at a car show I dynod with 10hp less. Now if I were to dyno at Toda or any other place in Sydney I am sure I would get different readings again.

My aim is to have 160 - 180kw out of this motor, which will be very achievable with the setup I am going to run.

Na not picking on you man.. I know it will only be due to different dyno read-outs but I do believe Adrians is one of the close's round on real numbers..

I'd love hit'n 160 NA and I might not even boost of I get those numbers

[JohnO]

whats the gains like with a toda exhaust??

[damoqupak]

Intake and catback exhaust usually nets just under 130kw atw.

Previous Toda dyno days;

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?113406-Relection-TODA-Dynoday-24-05-09

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?99219-Syd-Toda-Dynoday-Reflection

does Toda have anymore Dyno Days coming up? wouldn't mind seeing what the stock EP3 can do.. it'll help me monitor if any mods i do make any difference..

[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, Ive been a little worried about my vtec recently, it seems to cut in at about 6.5k rpm not the 5850 its supposed too, i put more oil in there, so oil isnt an issue, it normally would worry me but when i shift up, im nbot straight into vtec, i have to wait 1sec or so for vtec to re-kickin, any ideas why?

[Philip Lee]

stock ECU? i thought the vtec point is around 6200. have your car been warmed up?

when you shift up, what is the rev drops to? if below the vtec point then u'll need to wait for the rev to go up first.

[mattatnoosa]

yea stock ecu, only diff on car is engine mounts and intake, oh ok, sorry i thought i read it was 5850rpm, i only hear the cross over at about 6.4-6.5 im not 100% sure about the revs dropping, ill check more, but they're generally quick shifts expecially from 1st - 2nd

[flubbar]

funny...mine kicks in at about 5850rpm lol, but then...it is at the mechanic getting checked out due to engine warning light. lol

[mattatnoosa]

hmmmm, need to find the figure from a manual then or something, i really want to take mine to a mechanic but there are no decent ones close enough for me to drop in and go to work lol, anyone know any good mechanics in brisbane? ie, relativly close to a train station lol

[Philip Lee]

i go to Centrax Auto at MacGregor and some people said good things about Honda Care at Sumner Park.

i'm sure you can ask them to drop you off at train station/bus stops.

[twelve]

Hey guys, Ive been a little worried about my vtec recently, it seems to cut in at about 6.5k rpm not the 5850 its supposed too, i put more oil in there, so oil isnt an issue, it normally would worry me but when i shift up, im nbot straight into vtec, i have to wait 1sec or so for vtec to re-kickin, any ideas why?

there was discussion about this a few pages back.

I remember as i was a little concerned as well. I can hear it kick in about 6k but it isnt really screaming until 6.5, seems to be the norm going off other posts.

Perhaps if you dont hear it at all around 6 it has something to do with type of oil you are using or perhaps some bad fuel???

Also does anyone else think that vtec is more agressive when you shift down gears e.g. i find it pulls better when i shift from 3rd to 2nd, as opposed to if i rev it out from 1st to 2nd.

[Philip Lee]

Get a CAI and u'll start hear it better. get solid engine mounts and you will never miss the crossover lol

[mattatnoosa]

I have an injen cold air intake and i have innovative 60a engine mounts, i'm using castrol magnatec 10-40w i believe (ill double check when i get home) its full of it as after 1-2 weeks after i bought it off its previous owner, i found out that the oil levels were just below the low dot :/ and didnt seem to be preforming well, i want to drain it now, but dont have a manual, can you drain oil without replacing the filter?

[Philip Lee]

you can drain oil without replacing the filter but a filter is <$20 so i would replace it regardless.

i'd also suggest getting better oil than magnatec.

if i buy used car, i would replace all fluid just to be sure. Honda gearbox oil aren't too expensive and coolant is cheap.

re the vtec point, i'm pretty sure it's over 6000rpm. FD2R is around 5800rpm. that's according to the JDM mags i have at home.

[mattatnoosa]

ok, what exact oil should i be using? i was in a rush just to refill it last time, any particular oil filter i need? anybody got instructions on how to replace the oil in an ep3?

[bennjamin]

please , at a minimum use a HONDA oil filter and HONDA FEO oil.

[mattatnoosa]

Ok I will, other than a Honda dealer any accessible places I can get this stuff from?

[av90]

jdmyard, shift etc

[Philip Lee]

You should also replace the drain bolt washer too. need 1 each for engine oil and gear box oil (if u do that as well).

[JohnO]

Maybe there's a problem with the vtec solenoid?
Vtec kicks in at 5.8 for me just before 6 but the noticeable noise is around 6-6.3 only running a gruppe m.

As for oil I think you do Honda feo to clean the engine first, I didn't I used anglom oil 10/40 to clean the engine when I first had it, now running motul 300v and I like it could feel a difference of how responsive engine was. Oem filter is a must or get the mugen ones but it's pricier. As for gearbox use Honda else go for castrol syntrans 75 something can't remember on top of my head. It's been pretty smooth shifting with castrol. Maybe you're ecu is in limp mode if vtec feels sluggish powers been cut if so I can recommend you a place to fix in south west Sydney.

[SuperSteve]

Dont know if it may help. But after my gruppe m was installed i reset my ecu. Give this a try and see if it helps.

[mattatnoosa]

How do I check/ find out wether it's my vtec solenoid?

[mattatnoosa]

And how do I do an ecu reset? Anyone got a fit guide?

[Poeter]

Generally if you just unplug your battery, it will clear the ecu.

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, here's a question.....How accurate is your dash at reading the revs? bet its out 100-300rpms. Wouldnt read too much into it. You'll generally know if there was an issue.

And BTW, what are you guys looking at when the car is revving to 6000+ rpms? the road and hope!

[Poeter]

Hey guys, here's a question.....How accurate is your dash at reading the revs? bet its out 100-300rpms. Wouldnt read too much into it. You'll generally know if there was an issue.

And BTW, what are you guys looking at when the car is revving to 6000+ rpms? the road and hope!

You're right. It is out by 100-300rpms. I had to readjust mine to it get it a lil closer.

I used my greddy infometer to tell me what the ecu's reporting and then offset the needle accordingly. Lucky the mapping is closer to 1 to 1 (linear response) otherwise there's something electrically wrong with the cluster.

After that, Cold start now show's closer to 1.5k rpm and the rev limiter is now reporting at 8.6k rpm instead of 9k.

[mattatnoosa]

jdmyard and shift both make it very hard to order online, anyone know where i can get these parts from in brisbane? and what bolt washers do i need? anyone got a guide?

[Poeter]

What parts are you looking for ?

If you're talking about engine oil, just go to autobarn or honda dealership. Save yourself the shipping cost.

[mattatnoosa]

yea the Honda FEO oil and honda oil filter, and the washers, do they get sold at autobarn??

[Poeter]

No autobarn dont sell FEO or honda filters but they got decent branded oils such as motul, royal purple, castrol edge, elf and etc

If you're looking specifically for OEM then just go to your local honda dealership.

[Philip Lee]

no they don't. just buy them at Honda dealer.

[mattatnoosa]

ok i got my things to pick up from the honda dealer, the FEO oil and filter, where do i get the washers? and what ones? and what about gearbox oil?

[Poeter]

While you're at honda, you can get the washer from them too. They'll know what to provide you.

Not sure if anyone else can agree with me on this. I personally recommend Honda OEM MTF for transmission fluid. Approximately $17 per bottle. Each bottle is 1L. You will need 2 bottles.

Both me and my friend tried aftermarket brands and found they can lead to the gearbox feeling weird and notchy. Due to paranoia, we swapped to OEM fluids and it felt smooth. Gear shifts don't feel notchy anymore. Based on our experiences, we concluded that it's best to stick with OEM for transmission fluid.

[mattatnoosa]

ok sounds good, so im planning on getting Honda FEO oil, OEM oil filter and Honda MTF from honda, + the washers, now does ANYBODY have a diy guide or anything for the gearbox and oil change!!?? lol

[Poeter]

Quick How-To

DIY Guide here (http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?63728-Just-Done-Service-My-Quick-How-To.)

[hong91]

has any1 had any experience on the kiddracing headers?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290405919324

any gains over the oem?

[hong91]

$400 delivered aswell

[Lukezen27]

has any1 had any experience on the kiddracing headers?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290405919324

any gains over the oem?


Read back man

Ben and I have some arriving soon..

And as allready stated I'll dyno and let yall know

[SuperSteve]

And BTW, what are you guys looking at when the car is revving to 6000+ rpms? the road and hope!

I'm looking at my laptop when I rev my car. Just like the guy in fast and furious ! Dam I'm too cool for school !

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[Lukezen27]

I'm looking at my laptop when I rev my car. Just like the guy in fast and furious ! Dam I'm too cool for school !

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You rock Steve!

[flubbar]

I'm looking at my laptop when I rev my car. Just like the guy in fast and furious ! Dam I'm too cool for school !

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HOON!!

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[mattatnoosa]

Ok guys, just went down to Honda, got the FEO oil, 2L of MTF, new oil filter and the washers for replacing the MTF, fingers crossed it all goes well this weekend :/

[JohnO]

I'm looking at my laptop when I rev my car. Just like the guy in fast and furious ! Dam I'm too cool for school !

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Steve you cool cat. Do you have a ps3 hooked up to the headunit play whilst you're at the lights?


iPhone safari > tapatalk

[mattatnoosa]

in the spirit of asking wayyy too many questions, what psi do you run your tyres at? (on stock rims)

[JohnO]

It should be over 30 +

[SuperSteve]

Steve you cool cat. Do you have a ps3 hooked up to the headunit play whilst you're at the lights?


iPhone safari > tapatalk

omg howd you know ! ! :eek::eek:

I run my car on 40psi when rubber is hot

[JohnO]

Peaked through when you weren't looking

[flubbar]

sweet....got my windscreen fixed today at ralph moore. They're a totally cool and funny bunch of ppl!
got there at 8:30 in the morning and they started working on it in 10 minutes. 4hrs and heaps of laughs later, the new windscreen was fixed in place and i was ready to leave the place.
Would definately recommend them if anyone with a broken windscreen needs it replaced. and also only paid $660 all up! DEAL!
pity they only have one windscreen left though.
thanx to steve for recommending the place!

[Twest]

hey guys,
I'll be up in terrigal for the next week if any of the northies want to meet up gimme a ring 0435518074 :)

[RPS.13]

Honda-Civic-Si-2002-2003-Service-Manual

found this link in my web browsing last week: http://pdftown.com/Honda-Civic-Si-2002-2003-Service-Manual.html

not too sure if this one has been posted before...
1000+ pages of ep3 goodness! very handy to have, note it is for the USDM left hand drive Si, but i'd assume most of the stuff in there can be applied to JDM ep3r, i.e how to pull stuff apart & put it back together.

[Philip Lee]

not too sure if this one has been posted before...
1000+ pages of ep3 goodness! very handy to have, note it is for the USDM left hand drive Si, but i'd assume most of the stuff in there can be applied to JDM ep3r, i.e how to pull stuff apart & put it back together.

it's been posted b4 but ages ago and buried in the 10,000+ post somewhere. thanks again

our car is slightly different to the USDM. eg i was pulling the central console off and JDM has 2 extra screws which weren't shown up on the US manual so be extra careful while using this. it's really a guide only.

[Nepolian]

it's been posted b4 but ages ago and buried in the 10,000+ post somewhere. thanks again

our car is slightly different to the USDM. eg i was pulling the central console off and JDM has 2 extra screws which weren't shown up on the US manual so be extra careful while using this. it's really a guide only.

Good job Phil!

Hey, if you think there is something useful....give me a link and I'll put it on the first page of the Sydney EP3 thread so there is a proper database for the EP guys :)

[Philip Lee]

Hey, if you think there is something useful....give me a link and I'll put it on the first page of the Sydney EP3 thread so there is a proper database for the EP guys :)

i think a proper database is good. thanks George.

[Poeter]

Can anyone recommend a good set of spark plugs for the EP3?

I know of the brands Denso and NGK. But are there any specific models I should be looking out for?

[stienerv2]

I was looking at NGK iridium spark plugs but every time i went to a new website, they recommended a different one. One said BKR7EIX and another said BKR7EIX-11. The NGK and supercheap auto site said ZFR6FIX-11 for a 1.8l k20 engine EP3 which was weird. For a DC5R it said IFR7G-11KS. The 1.1mm gap size is the most recommended one. Tell me which one you end up getting.

[PeppeX]

Hey guys i got an EP3 today! Only there are a few problems. The mechanic who inspected didnt eve realise the rev meter doesnt work.....

Also i found this plug that doesn't have anything connected to it next to the clutch. Is there suppose to be a plug there?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/24112010520-1.jpg

[twelve]

post pics of the entire car and some details peppex.

You mean the tacho doesnt work, did you not drive it first?

Mine has the plug as well, my thinking was alt power source if required. Anyone confirm this?

[PeppeX]

post pics of the entire car and some details peppex.

You mean the tacho doesnt work, did you not drive it first?

Mine has the plug as well, my thinking was alt power source if required. Anyone confirm this?

I post some pics later :)

I am still kinda learning manual, i can drive the back streets but not confident enough to drive on the highway yet.

I got Stateroads to look over it and the guy even test drove it... and he didnt notice itMy friend drove it home for me and he didnt notice it. When i was driving in the back street first thing i knew was the rev meter wasnt working:(. I hope its not a big problem. I am taking it back to the dealer to get it fixed in the next couple of days.

Also can a mechanic check if the speedo shows the correct speed? Just want to double check everything on the dash.

[c1v1c]

Hey guys i got an EP3 today! Only there are a few problems. The mechanic who inspected didnt eve realise the rev meter doesnt work.....

Also i found this plug that doesn't have anything connected to it next to the clutch. Is there suppose to be a plug there?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/24112010520-1.jpg


post pics of the entire car and some details peppex.

You mean the tacho doesnt work, did you not drive it first?

Mine has the plug as well, my thinking was alt power source if required. Anyone confirm this?

That is the Diagnostics Plug, if ever your engine warning light comes on. Conect pins 4 and 9 with a paperclip or anything metal, and switch on the car to accessories. The light will start blinking, I cant remember where to get our codes from, but they are definately on the net somewhere.

[Poeter]

I've got greddy infometer that plugs into that diagnostic connector you had took a photo of.

You can ask ur mechanic to check with their ODB2 scanner or PM me if you wanna check if ur revs/speedo are sync'ed with ur ecu.

I think your cluster has been tampered with. Most likely who did it has pushed the needle into its shaft too far such that it tightens up and is no longer free to move. A friend of mine had the same issue but all he had to do is to remove the needle and pushed back into the shaft gently without seizing it up. After that, the needle was free move again.

If what's been said above doesn't work then you basically have a fried up tachometer due to dodegy tampering imo.

[mattatnoosa]

Hey anybody bought lower rails for the seats? I was in a dc2 the other day and the driving position was brilliant, I want my civic to feel more like a race car!

[Perry]

Hey guys i got an EP3 today! Only there are a few problems. The mechanic who inspected didnt eve realise the rev meter doesnt work.....

Also i found this plug that doesn't have anything connected to it next to the clutch. Is there suppose to be a plug there?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/24112010520-1.jpg

wooow you picked up the car pretty quick, wish we could of test drove the car that day.

[flubbar]

@ Peppex: Welcome to the EP3 club, yo! =)
it'll take time, but with more confidence, you'll get the hang of manual. Heck, i feel weird and unsafe driving automatic transmission nowadays. Almost hit the brake with my left foot once as well! any of you guys done the same thing?

btw...we having an end of year meet? would be a good time to plan it out now. Wouldn't want another "we'll plan it on the day".

[Lukezen27]

@ Peppex: Welcome to the EP3 club, yo! =)
it'll take time, but with more confidence, you'll get the hang of manual. Heck, i feel weird and unsafe driving automatic transmission nowadays. Almost hit the brake with my left foot once as well! any of you guys done the same thing?

btw...we having an end of year meet? would be a good time to plan it out now. Wouldn't want another "we'll plan it on the day".

I have this problem with the work vans

"""i feel weird and unsafe driving automatic transmission nowadays""

Feels like I have no control

[Philip Lee]

Hey anybody bought lower rails for the seats? I was in a dc2 the other day and the driving position was brilliant, I want my civic to feel more like a race car!

i have lowering rails and they make a huge different.

but driving position is still not perfect. the steering wheel is too far away from me. i must say the stock DC2R driving position is perfect.

[SuperSteve]

i have lowering rails and they make a huge different.

but driving position is still not perfect. the steering wheel is too far away from me. i must say the stock DC2R driving position is perfect.

agreed i wish the steering wheel from factory had the option to bring the steering wheel forward >_<

[Lukezen27]

agreed i wish the steering wheel from factory had the option to bring the steering wheel forward >_<


You guys got midget arms or what :P

[JohnO]

agreed i wish the steering wheel from factory had the option to bring the steering wheel forward >_<

adjust your seat forever you hoon

[PeppeX]

Hey how do i remove the back plastic thing behind the back number plate? I unscrewed the number plate but there are 3 bolts/screws holding it! I dont know how to get it off!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/25112010521.jpg

[JohnO]

congrats on the buy man, take a picture of the black plate

[PeppeX]

I just uploaded one :)

The 2 silver bolt looks like a big rivet or something. But i am totally clueless how to take it off. U cant shift the black thing left or right because of the silver bolts

[Emre_2144]

Ive hit the brakes once accidentally driving auto haha scary shit. Me and the mrs are getting an ep3 hopefully in the coming weeks as a dd/2nd car would be cool if there was an EOYM

[JohnO]

From looking at the pic I'm guessing you will need to drill two new plate holes and block off the exuding holes if you do manage to take the plastic plate off.

[Philip Lee]

with the number plate thing. i guess you are not bothered if the trim is damaged?!

that being the case, you will need to try to stretch the plastic off the 2 holes thing in the middle. once the bottom is off, you need to swing it around a litte to clear the top bolt.

no need to drill anything. this was exactly what i did. my aussie number plate holes lined up with the existing screw holes.

[SuperSteve]

adjust your seat forever you hoon

lol i cant >_< my legs are to big and long i cant sit close because legs will hit everything

[Lukezen27]

lol i cant >_< my legs are to big and long i cant sit close because legs will hit everything

freak!

[PeppeX]

Hey do u guys know where i can get a single din pocket and fascia for my EP3?

[Nepolian]

wreckers, dc5 guys may have one and JDM yard....

[flubbar]

Hey do u guys know where i can get a single din pocket and fascia for my EP3?

Supercheap auto also have single din pockets. though be sure of how big the pocket is. You may or may not have to cut it to make it fit.

[TOUGE-ITR]

Hey guys, just wanted to know if I'll need a rear subframe brace when I do my rear sway bar.
I k ow the dc2r has an issue with subframe tear-outs when upgrading the rear swaybar.

[Poeter]

Hey do u guys know where i can get a single din pocket and fascia for my EP3?

You can buy it at AutoBarn for $30 but prolly cheaper if you go to audio shops. I got it for $20 at a local car audio shop at Hurstville.

It's labelled Universal DIN Multi-Pocket kit by Aerpro Model#88009000

It comes with several faceplate with different size. The 2nd smallest seems to fit flush.

You will need to install the pocket first into the cage and then the headunit.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9189/img0108j.jpg

[mattatnoosa]

You can buy it at AutoBarn for $30 but prolly cheaper if you go to audio shops. I got it for $20 at a local car audio shop at Hurstville.

It's labelled Universal DIN Multi-Pocket kit by Aerpro Model#88009000

It comes with several faceplate with different size. The 2nd smallest seems to fit flush.

You will need to install the pocket first into the cage and then the headunit.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9189/img0108j.jpg


is that ^^ a faceflift civic? because i dont have that cut in on the left lol

[SuperSteve]

is that ^^ a faceflift civic? because i dont have that cut in on the left lol

yeah same i dont aswell. Also the bottom cutout bit i dont have

[Perry]

EU civic?

[mattatnoosa]

EU civic?

is the cutout the EU civic or the JDM then lol?

[Perry]

I do recall teh EU hatch and the sedan have a similar dash console.

[Poeter]

I'm not sure to be honest. I bought this from a guy on jdmst.

My original center console had scratches and bumps. Most likely the previous owner had parked in the sun for prolonged times.

So I bought it to replace it but didn't realise the cutout until I installed the headunit. I much prefer the original one. Owell, still looks flush and all.

It came from a model that had no A/C and climatic. I had to reuse my own original controls which fitted perfect without any problems.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/EGG80X/IMG_0723w.jpg

[mattatnoosa]

I'm not sure to be honest. I bought this from a guy on jdmst.

My original center console had scratches and bumps. Most likely the previous owner had parked in the sun for prolonged times.

So I bought it to replace it but didn't realise the cutout until I installed the headunit. I much prefer the original one. Owell, still looks flush and all.

It came from a model that had no A/C and climatic. I had to reuse my own original controls which fitted perfect without any problems.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/EGG80X/IMG_0723w.jpg


Damn!!! thats exactly what i want, a new centre console piece!!!

[Antv]

on the topic of centre consoles/trim ...

does anybody know where we can get the carbon fibre console and trim around the aircon vents?

[Perry]

on the topic of centre consoles/trim ...

does anybody know where we can get the carbon fibre console and trim around the aircon vents?

Their just stickers.

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, my mate who shall remain nameless wants to know...

Which one makes the car go faster, CAI or GruppeM?

Also does the Mugen grille fit PFL front bar?

Which exhaust gives the best superpower and....

Whats the best wheel offset for EP3.

He says thanks whilst he has his man bits in a vice....

PS. He...who shall still remain nameless also says that he hates the CW colour and was the biggest mistake he'd ever made......other than having owned a leb spec Pulsar SSS

[NightRyder]

Hmm...gee...I wonder who that could be?....

*scratches his head*...

oh wait!..does his name start with an "S"??


Hey guys, my mate who shall remain nameless wants to know...

Which one makes the car go faster, CAI or GruppeM?

Also does the Mugen grille fit PFL front bar?

Which exhaust gives the best superpower and....

Whats the best wheel offset for EP3.

He says thanks whilst he has his man bits in a vice....

PS. He...who shall still remain nameless also says that he hates the CW colour and was the biggest mistake he'd ever made......other than having owned a leb spec Pulsar SSS

[Perry]

Your the pro at these mods Nepolian??? CW is boring now everyone has it.

[NightRyder]

This is the EU console. My friend's EU has this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/EGG80X/IMG_0723w.jpg[/QUOTE]

[SuperSteve]

For the person who has not been named. SEARCH ! all has been covered. Haha o n I'm sure his balls are probably in a purse not a vice !

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[JohnO]

yeah white is getting dull. the usdm si in blue is nice

[stienerv2]

I reckon white is only getting dull for us because we are the only ones that recognize other type rs on the road. Most of my mates who dont know much about cars love the white body with white rims because it is pretty much unique. However everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

[JohnO]

Spot on man only the owners know it. To everyone else it's something they don't frequently see or don't notice it which is a good thing no attention from the Po Po.

[Twest]

How do you remove the number plate light bubble things....I've read that you are supposed to push it to the left or something and twist, it wont move... :(

[flubbar]

To mr. Unnamed: there's a pfl and fl mugen grill.
And I second steve, search the forum! Many pages...but lots of info.

I still like the cw! Great for summer and attracts the looks by ppl who've Neva seen the type r.
Doesn't attract the popo until they hear/see you rev to 8000rpms lol.

[SuperSteve]

Yeah u would know wouldn't ya fubar :p

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[Nepolian]

Look!

sorry our mistake we forgot to announce that we would be giving away prizes and trophies-
Winners -
1-Best time NA FWD -Tinkerbell- Integra DC2 1.10
2-Best time Turbo FWD -John B-Corolla AE92 -1.12
3-Best time NA RWD -Con -M3 BMW-1.12
4-Best time Turbo RWD -Manny H-Nissan 180SX -1.14
5-Best time 4WD/AWD –Gerard -EVO 9 -1.06
7-Grass cutter of the day -John N-Honda Civic EP3 Type R
8-Best Time Rooky -Andrew -Skyline R32 GTST 1.14


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[SuperSteve]

Look!

sorry our mistake we forgot to announce that we would be giving away prizes and trophies-
Winners -
1-Best time NA FWD -Tinkerbell- Integra DC2 1.10
2-Best time Turbo FWD -John B-Corolla AE92 -1.12
3-Best time NA RWD -Con -M3 BMW-1.12
4-Best time Turbo RWD -Manny H-Nissan 180SX -1.14
5-Best time 4WD/AWD –Gerard -EVO 9 -1.06
7-Grass cutter of the day -John N-Honda Civic EP3 Type R
8-Best Time Rooky -Andrew -Skyline R32 GTST 1.14


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wow some good times there ! gratz Jonno :D

[JohnO]

what can i say im just a rally driver ;) cutting grass and sliding through dirt is what i do best!

[Nepolian]

what can i say im just a rally driver ;) cutting grass and sliding through dirt is what i do best!

At least it showed that you were pushing! or You had gone to the wrong place........

[JohnO]

Nah I really wasnt told how to go about it till people started giving me advice on taking turns and had a few passenger laps to learn how they did it. Went all out on my first go and just copped so much dust...thought I didn't have to brake too much and went through the corners a little too wide with too much steering. Maybe I should just drive an evo and let the ecu do all the driving :D

[SuperSteve]

Nah I really wasnt told how to go about it till people started giving me advice on taking turns and had a few passenger laps to learn how they did it. Went all out on my first go and just copped so much dust...thought I didn't have to brake too much and went through the corners a little too wide with too much steering. Maybe I should just drive an evo and let the ecu do all the driving :D

ep3 is quiet fun to drive imo. Find ur line, brake, then turn in, and when u accelerate u can feel ur lsd pull ur car around the corners. Only thing that sucks is when ur going to fast and u get to much understeer >_<

[JohnO]

feels like the back is just going to lose it or the rear wheel lifts! do the recaros hold you in alright steve or do you have to use legs to support while you get thrown around ?

gotta go pick up my trophy of shame on monday..

[Philip Lee]

stock recaro doesn't hold me at all. need to use legs for support. so bought some harness and hopefully it will be better.

[Nepolian]

Don't worry too much about how the Recaro's holding us in, its not like we're going that fast around the track!

Best way to learn around a track is to do two or three track days within a short time so you learn quicker. You forget if you leave it for too long!

[SuperSteve]

Yeah I pull the legs out it helps a lil but still I'm all over the shop. I full lean into the turns haha
But as nepolian said u just need a few more track days to get more practice.

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[PeppeX]

Hey i have been told by others that if have a mugen twin loop u should stay with all mugen stuff (mugen header and intake) to make the most power

The mugen twin loop came with the car, but i don't really want to fork out a leg for mugen header or intake.

I am thinking either getting a Gruppe M or Injen intake. Or maybe AEM V2 or Fujita.

Also what gear are you guys in when your going 60km/hr? I am usually in 5th and sit around 2k rpm is this normal?

[SuperSteve]

Hey i have been told by others that if have a mugen twin loop u should stay with all mugen stuff (mugen header and intake) to make the most power

The mugen twin loop came with the car, but i don't really want to fork out a leg for mugen header or intake.

I am thinking either getting a Gruppe M or Injen intake. Or maybe AEM V2 or Fujita.

Also what gear are you guys in when your going 60km/hr? I am usually in 5th and sit around 2k rpm is this normal?

Talk with nepolian he can answer all ur questions :)

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[JohnO]

Who told you that Aaron?

Gruppe m is just around the price of a mugen box or just slightly cheaper. Imo mugen airbox just looks like stock one maybe it's lighter and uses a mugen filter and that's about it also you'd want a mugen grille to make better use of the intake.

[PeppeX]

I've been told by a few ppl.

Anyone know where the engine number is.... i cant find it :(

What gear are you in JohnO at 60km/hr?

[JohnO]

Engine number is like below throttle body. 60 well it kinda varies 4/5th usually keep my revs below 3 for normal driving.

[Perry]

I've been told by a few ppl.

Anyone know where the engine number is.... i cant find it :(

What gear are you in JohnO at 60km/hr?

I'm curious who told you that tooo... I've used different aftermarket parts on my old cars and it works fine.

[twelve]

I have a mugen grill and was told that it was a good idea to use a mugen intake as it lines up with the grill. Makes sense I guess.

I wouldnt say it was absolutley necessary though.

[PeppeX]

Engine number is like below throttle body. 60 well it kinda varies 4/5th usually keep my revs below 3 for normal driving.

So i cant really see the engine number without removing the throttle body?

[JohnO]

Well I saw it printed underneath where the tb was but this was a k20z sitting at a workshop. Could get a led torch and try your luck on spotting it.

[PeppeX]

is it closer to the left or right (intake side) of the throttle body?

Anyone bought Injen or Fujita intake from US?

Our dollar is strong so i thought it would be a good idea to buy in the US to save a couple of hundreds :)

Should i go Injen or Fujita?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fujita-Cold-Air-Intake-Civic-Si-02-05-04-03-EP3-CA-1907-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2305352421QQitemZ15041 1224097QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-SP1576BLK-02-05-CIVIC-SI-EP3-K20-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad2a9a74eQQitemZ39008 1390414QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

After googling a bit, ppl said the filter in the Injen is better than Fujita. What do u guys think?

[JohnO]

its on the right of the bottom block just really hard to see with such a tight area. looks the same to me =) its all in preference of the brand!

[flubbar]

@peppex: driving constantly at 60km/h...
5th gear: 2450rpms
6th gear: 1950rpms

I regularly drive in sixth gear at about 60km/h coz I can and to piss off pol who can't. But once it drops, I'm out of sixth gear in a jiffy coz no power.

[PeppeX]

@peppex: driving constantly at 60km/h...
5th gear: 2450rpms
6th gear: 1950rpms

I regularly drive in sixth gear at about 60km/h coz I can and to piss off pol who can't. But once it drops, I'm out of sixth gear in a jiffy coz no power.

Wow thats even higher than me. Pretty sure i am at around 2200 in 5th around 60km/hr

No looking forward to driving on the highway :S

[Nepolian]

Injen.....is what Superman would use if he had a car!

[Lukezen27]

@peppex: driving constantly at 60km/h...
5th gear: 2450rpms
6th gear: 1950rpms

I regularly drive in sixth gear at about 60km/h coz I can and to piss off pol who can't. But once it drops, I'm out of sixth gear in a jiffy coz no power.

Yup

I'm always driving in sixth gear and even that gear revs a bit to high for 80-100 driving...

Needs an overdrive button for highway

[flubbar]

Yup

I'm always driving in sixth gear and even that gear revs a bit to high for 80-100 driving...

Needs an overdrive button for highway

Overdrive button or a 7th gear just to make it special! xD
though of course steve doesn't need either one of those. he drives in 3rd gear at 80~100 km/h lol!

btw...anyone know what kinda light bulb and how to change the light in the ceiling above the gear stick, the lights which u have to push in to turn on?
my driver's side has blown, while my passenger side still works. not sure if i wanna change it just yet as i can always use the passenger side light.

[SuperSteve]

Injen.....is what Superman would use if he had a car!

But its not what SuperSteve uses !

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[SuperSteve]

Overdrive button or a 7th gear just to make it special! xD
though of course steve doesn't need either one of those. he drives in 3rd gear at 80~100 km/h lol!


I don't cruise in 3rd, Going 60 I'm in 2nd. Constant vtec baby !

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[Poeter]

Abit high on revs with 6th gear but it's still at a very sane level unless you got yourself cannon exhaust.

If I'm not wrong the revs on dc2r on 5th on the highway is higher and louder due to less sound insulation.

[flubbar]

Abit high on revs with 6th gear but it's still at a very sane level unless you got yourself cannon exhaust.

If I'm not wrong the revs on dc2r on 5th on the highway is higher and louder due to less sound insulation.

could also be because they have a B18 engine rather than K20A. (thanx victor! =D)

@Supersteve: what do u do in heavy traffic Supersteve?! enlighten us with your L33+n355!! xD

[JohnO]

only supersteve would use the good shit! and i followed suite. dc2r got no sound deadening at all.

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, just wanna let you know that I have to sell my car asap.....in desperate need of money to buy this! http://www.tunersgroup.com/Online_Store/asm_business_card_holder.html

[PeppeX]

800 bucks for a card holder... really? lol

[Nepolian]

800 bucks for a card holder... really? lol

With the optional leather pouch for the card holder at a comparatively cheap price of $72 buckaroos...

[JohnO]

is that real carbon fibre!!! oh man it goes well with my gruppe m. could really use it to put in a packets worth of extras gum.

[flubbar]

Okay..I'm having issues with my car.
Was changing the light bulb in the ceiling on drivers side front, had rhe radio playing and was going smooth, took put the plastic cover and wa tryin to remove the bulb with a metal ruler(stupid me).had the passenger side light on so I could see and then I was a spark and all the manual lights went. The centre ceiling light, driver's an passengers. All other things are fine. Anyone know how to fix this? If it's the fuse box, which one is it and what to do?

[Nepolian]

Okay..I'm having issues with my car.
Was changing the light bulb in the ceiling on drivers side front, had rhe radio playing and was going smooth, took put the plastic cover and wa tryin to remove the bulb with a metal ruler(stupid me).had the passenger side light on so I could see and then I was a spark and all the manual lights went. The centre ceiling light, driver's an passengers. All other things are fine. Anyone know how to fix this? If it's the fuse box, which one is it and what to do?

theres a mini fuse box just under the steer whee; to the left. Have a look!

[SuperSteve]

Okay..I'm having issues with my car.
Was changing the light bulb in the ceiling on drivers side front, had rhe radio playing and was going smooth, took put the plastic cover and wa tryin to remove the bulb with a metal ruler(stupid me).had the passenger side light on so I could see and then I was a spark and all the manual lights went. The centre ceiling light, driver's an passengers. All other things are fine. Anyone know how to fix this? If it's the fuse box, which one is it and what to do?

if u got a multimeter start pulling out fuses and see which 1 is blown :) or if ur lucky u might b able to see which 1 is blow. GL

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys, just wanna let you know that I have to sell my car asap.....in desperate need of money to buy this! http://www.tunersgroup.com/Online_Store/asm_business_card_holder.html

dam now thats some serious street cred right dere bro !

[Nepolian]

dam now thats some serious street cred right dere bro !

Gonna sell my car and buy 2 of these....will be so popular with the chicks when i go hanging out at skygarden. Then take them home in my personalised taxi afterwards or if theyre lucky the train!

[flubbar]

Don't have a multimeter, gonna have to pull them out and check them individually.
Is it just pull out and push back in? Or do I hve to replace it? = \

[sangyz]

Do ep3's get any cop attention??

[JohnO]

None whatsoever been driving it for over 9 months never gotten pulled over or rbt'd touch wood it doesn't start to happen.

[RPS.13]

anyone know where I can purchse a driver side tail light?

my ep was subjected to a hit and run whilst I was at work yesterday arvo :(

damn taxi driver!!! reversed into the rear bumper, scuffing and scratching it, also rubbed up against the corner of the tail light cracking it!

luckily some nice person saw the incident and left a note on my windscreen with the rego and description...

currently being investigated with the police...

[blk_shadow]

hey guys,can anyone clarify whether ep3 recaros and rails will fit straight to dc5r?

Ie. The seat will still tilt normally and not hitting the roof lining etc. Thx guys

[Poeter]

anyone know where I can purchse a driver side tail light?

my ep was subjected to a hit and run whilst I was at work yesterday arvo :(

damn taxi driver!!! reversed into the rear bumper, scuffing and scratching it, also rubbed up against the corner of the tail light cracking it!

luckily some nice person saw the incident and left a note on my windscreen with the rego and description...

currently being investigated with the police...

damn. hope the police really pursue the guy.

Do they get fined for hit and runs like this?

[Lukezen27]

Guys

Looks at getting 215/45/17


Kumho KU36's

Can you see any problem with this extra width?

[PeppeX]

Do u guys know where i can get some lock up bolts for my recaros?

[SuperSteve]

Guys

Looks at getting 215/45/17


Kumho KU36's

Can you see any problem with this extra width?

Running that size on my rims. It's fine :)

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[Perry]

What tyre size should I run on 17x8 wheels?

[JohnO]

running 215/45/17 proxes t1r, pretty good but the speed is off from the odo. when i pass those rta trailer things that moniter speed i kept it at 50 but told me 48, tried a few times and kept getting -2km less.

220s for 8inch? or maybe 225 Perry

[Philip Lee]

speedo is always slower on most cars. by going 215/45/17 you are actually bring your speedo closer to the actual speed.

[Nepolian]

speedo is always slower on most cars. by going 215/45/17 you are actually bring your speedo closer to the actual speed.

Yep, according to a few gps's and the iPhone etc...Mine is spot on!

JohnO.....I wouldn't rely on the RTA speed checkers too much.....

BTW, on my Accord running factory spec size, I am out 6-7 kms under at 110km

[twelve]

Do u guys know where i can get some lock up bolts for my recaros?

let me know what you end doing with this peppex, i want to do the same but cant find a solution

[bennjamin]

speedo is always slower on most cars. by going 215/45/17 you are actually bring your speedo closer to the actual speed.

to be exact , when you use the above tyre the speedo will be +1.5% off. So at 100km/h you are actually doing 101.5km/h take heed !

[Philip Lee]

to be exact , when you use the above tyre the speedo will be +1.5% off. So at 100km/h you are actually doing 101.5km/h take heed !

yeah but with stock speedo, when it says you are doing 100kph, you are only doing a little less. which means by going to 215 you are correcting this "error" and being closer to real 100kph than stock size.

[SuperSteve]

yeah but with stock speedo, when it says you are doing 100kph, you are only doing a little less. which means by going to 215 you are correcting this "error" and being closer to real 100kph than stock size.

Indeed

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[RPS.13]

damn. hope the police really pursue the guy.

Do they get fined for hit and runs like this?

all sorted! i'm amazed at how quickly and efficiently the police dealt with it. they got in contact the owner of the taxi & i'll be dropping by tomorrow to sign a stat dec and obtain his details/accident report.
i did call the owner to touch base with him and see what he had to say. he didn't admit to anything, but he was quite adamant that I get my car fixed at his taxi panel shop (get f#*ked). "your car will be all fixed in half a day" BS!
sadly they police can't charge the driver for leaving the scene of the accident, as I didn't have a witness name or a specific time (there was a shift change within the hours I specified). oh well, at least now the ep gets fixed!

[SuperSteve]

wow just went through the whole dr honda engine build thread *DrooLS*

[JohnO]

i came. steve hes got the same tubing for the gruppe m as you! how many hp gain if i give up the crappy plastic one for the metal??

[PeppeX]

I got an immobiliser installed today but the guy who did it didn't link up the central locking to it. I tried to explain to him that i want to only have 1 remote not an immobiliser and honda one for central locking.

Do any of u guys know if its hard to hook up the central locking to an immobiliser? Also maybe hook up the indicators so it will blink when i lock and unlock the car (i know this immobiliser has this function).

[Nepolian]

i came. steve hes got the same tubing for the gruppe m as you! how many hp gain if i give up the crappy plastic one for the metal??

That kinda shit can only be handed down from one legend to another and cannot be bought! So has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

[JohnO]

Oh i see what you did there.

With the alarm issue, the remote should be the only thing used to unlock/lock and arm the car. they should also wire it up to the indicators front side and rear. if not then get a refund and take it to an audio shop or tell them to do their jobs seriously.

[Poeter]

I'm planning to buy RE11 (205/45/17) from the states.

I was quoted $957.61 delivered via FED Economy (3-5 days) which converts to approximately $1050- $1100 with today's AUD-USD currency.

Just curious to know what you guys think of the price?

[SuperSteve]

That kinda shit can only be handed down from one legend to another and cannot be bought! So has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

im dyslexic ! i cant read ur last sentence !

[Nepolian]

im dyslexic ! i cant read ur last sentence !

U making fun of me? got taught that in my ESL class.....

[JohnO]

U making fun of me? got taught that in my ESL class.....

That teacher taught you well George!


Sway bars, the front is thicker than the rear but is it hollow whilst the rear is solid?

[k2Oa]

Hi guys! im new to the forum.. hope to learn more bout my newly bought ep3 here!

[Philip Lee]

Welcome. So where r u and tell us a bit about your ep.

[Lukezen27]

Welcome. So where r u and tell us a bit about your ep.

I think he want's us to tell him about his EP3 :)

[Philip Lee]

I think he want's us to tell him about his EP3 :)

its a Honda lol

[flubbar]

Hi guys! im new to the forum.. hope to learn more bout my newly bought ep3 here!

Welcome to the club! =D if there's any problems, ask away! but i'd recommend searching the forum and try reading the 800+ pages in this thread. Good informative read and lots of inbetween laughs and giggles.

[SuperSteve]

Hi and welcome.

Hey sydney ep3'ers, on our last photo meet someone mentioned a cheap tyre place in campsie >_< i cant remember who mentioned it and the name of the place ! please refresh me !

[Poeter]

Hi and welcome.

Hey sydney ep3'ers, on our last photo meet someone mentioned a cheap tyre place in campsie >_< i cant remember who mentioned it and the name of the place ! please refresh me !

You don't have to go to Campsie. They have a few branches for their company called Jobsons Discount Tyres. They're an authorised dealer for Bridgestone.

$178 per corner after NRMA membership discount RE001 Adrenalins 215/45/17 - Includes fitting and wheel balancing.

See http://www.jobsonstyres.com.au/aboutus.aspx

[Lukezen27]

You don't have to go to Campsie. They have a few branches for their company called Jobsons Discount Tyres. They're an authorised dealer for Bridgestone.

$178 per corner after NRMA membership discount RE001 Adrenalins 215/45/17 - Includes fitting and wheel balancing.

See http://www.jobsonstyres.com.au/aboutus.aspx

Oh snap

I'll going RE001's again

Had em twice before and loved em

I'm going to Hornsby though

$190 per and close

[JohnO]

Do all nrma customers get the membership?? Cause I'm with nrma but I don't :(

[stienerv2]

Hey guys, reckon if i wet the seats down to clean it, will it wreak the sensor under the driver seat? And does anyone know how to remove the seats from the car?

[av90]

theres no sensor under the driver seat if im correct. the seatbelt sensor is in the seatbelt buckle thing where you click it in.

hope this helps

[cc022618]

Hey guys,
I just picked up a ep3 cw, just wondering what oil people are buying and where u buy your oil filter.

Thanks
Chris

[k2Oa]

Thx all for the warm welcome. Well, mine is a red one but not much mods done to it as off yet. Just a full buddy club exhaust system and running on Tein super streets.

[k2Oa]

Welcome to the club! =D if there's any problems, ask away! but i'd recommend searching the forum and try reading the 800+ pages in this thread. Good informative read and lots of inbetween laughs and giggles.

hahaha! dats alot to read!!

[PeppeX]

Hey just wondering do u guys need to press the clutch in the start ur EP3?

Also is there anyway to remove the beeping noise when u leave the key in the ignition and open the door? I dont understand why honda put it in... so fustrating...

[SuperSteve]

Hey just wondering do u guys need to press the clutch in the start ur EP3?

Also is there anyway to remove the beeping noise when u leave the key in the ignition and open the door? I dont understand why honda put it in... so fustrating...

That's to warn u b4 u close ur door with ur keys in the ignition. If u need to open ur door, turn key to accessories and u won't hear the beeping noise

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[PeppeX]

That's to warn u b4 u close ur door with ur keys in the ignition. If u need to open ur door, turn key to accessories and u won't hear the beeping noise

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If i turn the key once and open the door it still beeps :S

[Philip Lee]

Need to clutch in to start.

[Poeter]

Do all nrma customers get the membership?? Cause I'm with nrma but I don't :(

No it's roadside assistance members that are entitled to the discount.

[bennjamin]

Quick

K20a oil capacity - us manuals tell me it's 4.7l with oil filter. Can people confirm this number for our engines ?

[Philip Lee]

Quick

K20a oil capacity - us manuals tell me it's 4.7l with oil filter. Can people confirm this number for our engines ?

a 5L bottle is enough with a little to spare.

[Poeter]

Weird

I find using a 5L bottle does not top it up to FULL. Only half way. Nothing to spare.

I've serviced twice and it appears to be the case for the 5L Motul bottle and 5L Royal Purple.

So I ended up needing to buy a 2nd bottle to top up from half to full. And I don't think I got a oil cooler.

[Perry]

Hey just wondering do u guys need to press the clutch in the start ur EP3?

Also is there anyway to remove the beeping noise when u leave the key in the ignition and open the door? I dont understand why honda put it in... so fustrating...

Its part of the immobilizer laaaa..

[bennjamin]

What pins to short to do a diy MIL test guiz ?

Finally got the car together but the cold idle is fluctuating like crazy.

[cc022618]

Thanks guys ... So bit over 5 litters. And just buy the filter from Honda or does Reco havae one?
I'm thinking mobil 1 oil 5w-30. Any opinions there?

Thanks
Chris

[Nepolian]

What pins to short to do a diy MIL test guiz ?

Finally got the car together but the cold idle is fluctuating like crazy.

What did u do?

[JohnO]

he threw in a superchargerz.

[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, does anyone know what size screws are the ones that hold the i-vtec cover on are? I bought the car with the cover off and i have no screws for them :(

[bennjamin]

What did u do?

Clutch install - cars been sitting for 3 weeks while I've been getting overnight parts from japan. Everything is hooked up all vacuum lines etc -
Just starts from cold fine but after it warms up (gauge
Shows close to operating temp) the engine revs from 1k to 2k constantly

[Nepolian]

Clutch install - cars been sitting for 3 weeks while I've been getting overnight parts from japan. Everything is hooked up all vacuum lines etc -
Just starts from cold fine but after it warms up (gauge
Shows close to operating temp) the engine revs from 1k to 2k constantly

Did you reconnect the neg cable on gearbox?

[SuperSteve]

Did you reconnect the neg cable on gearbox?

yeah was thinking about some sort of neg return wire. Had the same hunting issue last time remember that turned out to b a neg wire

[bennjamin]

Did you reconnect the neg cable on gearbox?

connected yup. I have done a mild wire tuck (extended power and neg. Lines due to battery relocation under passenger side guard) but all connections are tight car starts brilliant and issue only happens once it warms up.
Research tells me the icav possibly may be the issue. I'll take it off and clean it good see if that helps

[Antv]

im down half tank in my ep3 and done only 90km LOL..................sadface

[Lukezen27]

im down half tank in my ep3 and done only 90km LOL..................sadface

lol, WTF

I'm getting 420km per tank and that;s with two 1.4 mile runs at the Creek

[flubbar]

lol, WTF

I'm getting 420km per tank and that;s with two 1.4 mile runs at the Creek

dude...he's vtec-ing everywhere! 1st gear only cruise. gears 2~6 are fubar in hoonking's dictionary. woot woot!

[bennjamin]

im down half tank in my ep3 and done only 90km LOL..................sadface

Get used to it ! Especially if you only live a shirt distance from
Work or uni or heavy stop start traffic...your car is essentially running in cold idle and probably sits on 15-20l/100ks !

[Poeter]

After a whole day of wakefield i got just 2/3 a tank left.

As ben said, either you do very short distance drives or you let the car idle all day lol?

[JohnO]

i do very very short distance drives barely 10kms a day and that gets me max 310kms out of a tank as soon as light appears. been driving more to the city to kensington and gotten around 370 with mix of peak/offpeak traffic

[PeppeX]

Ok i dont know how u guys are getting 400+ km!!!!!! I am nearly on mid tank and i am only on 170km..... People say the second half on the tank drops alot faster. So i think i might only just get above 300km. :(

Also after going into a carpark my petrol drops alot! I swear when i went into car park my tank was like 3/4 full and now its nearly half full......

People who get over 400+ km do u drive long trips alot?

[Antv]

lol abit of vtec here n there. and yeh i rarely do any highway driving everywhere i go is short distance stop n go conditions :(

hahaha the only time i let my car idle is when im going to use it so it gets warmed up before driving.

i usually average 350km/tank, looks like this tank will be less than that lmao

[JohnO]

Ok i dont know how u guys are getting 400+ km!!!!!! I am nearly on mid tank and i am only on 170km..... People say the second half on the tank drops alot faster. So i think i might only just get above 300km. :(

Also after going into a carpark my petrol drops alot! I swear when i went into car park my tank was like 3/4 full and now its nearly half full......

People who get over 400+ km do u drive long trips alot?

should get more kms when youve got less than half a tank, less weight. Steve knows ;)

[PeppeX]

should get more kms when youve got less than half a tank, less weight. Steve knows ;)

Hahaha not according to alot of ppl.

Do u have the problem that the car uses alot of petrol in a carpark?

[RPS.13]

a log of the km's/tank of my ep, since I got it:

44lt/495km
48.3/531km
44.4lt/500km
43.97lt/523km
39.2lt/457km
41.7lt/517km

haven't logged the past few weeks coz I'm getting pretty good km's, but the last tank I got to 530km just as the light turned on!
70% freeway driving, moderate vtec use, normally shifting between 4-5k... 45min trip to work each way.

[PeppeX]

wow 531km with 48.3L. Thought the tank was 50L..... so u had 1.7L left lol!

I guess average city driving EP would be around 300-350 then. My trips are probs around 25-30km.

[JohnO]

nah i dont really notice that needle going down in a car park, probably shouldnt.

[SuperSteve]

nah i dont really notice that needle going down in a car park, probably shouldnt.

I usually get around 300km b4 light comes on now. 90% vtec n my car pops alot. My car is running rich....... rich in vtec yo !

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[spookz]

Hey guys, I picked up my EP3 2 days ago.. so far I'm loving it.

However, how do you remove the A/C dials? I want to get more clearance to the DIN cage.

[i-vtec]

i do 28km trips everyday and i would return 420-450kms on a full tank.

[JohnO]

I usually get around 300km b4 light comes on now. 90% vtec n my car pops alot. My car is running rich....... rich in vtec yo !

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yeah man hear you coming down the road

[PeppeX]

Hey guys, I picked up my EP3 2 days ago.. so far I'm loving it.

However, how do you remove the A/C dials? I want to get more clearance to the DIN cage.

Where did u get urs?

[spookz]

Where did u get urs?

It's a 2003 CW EP3 freshly imported by IMG. :)

[PeppeX]

It's a 2003 CW EP3 freshly imported by IMG. :)

nice how many km and how much if u dont mind me asking? Any mods?

[Lukezen27]

It's a 2003 CW EP3 freshly imported by IMG. :)

Nice

Make sure its the Jap one though

[Poeter]

wow 531km with 48.3L. Thought the tank was 50L..... so u had 1.7L left lol!

I guess average city driving EP would be around 300-350 then. My trips are probs around 25-30km.

Actually it's a lil more than 50L I believe.

I filled up 52L at one time, I think my fuel light is dead. Needle was past E. I was hoping the fuel light is more accurate than the needle but it never came on :(


i do very very short distance drives barely 10kms

Hmm. I wouldn't really consider it short at all. I was thinking short distance would be 1-3kms.

Unless mean you do you multiple 1-3 kms journeys to accumulate to 10kms.



However, how do you remove the A/C dials? I want to get more clearance to the DIN cage.

You just remove the screws that mounts A/C dials. I remember that's five of them.

[JohnO]

nah its likes usually from home to parking spot near the train station then back again and i'll take another reading of it

[spookz]

You just remove the screws that mounts A/C dials. I remember that's five of them.

I've removed the 3 screws which hold the dial unit to the fascia. Are there more screws I'm not seeing?

[Poeter]

I've removed the 3 screws which hold the dial unit to the fascia. Are there more screws I'm not seeing?


Did you pull the knobs out?

[spookz]

Did you pull the knobs out?

I had a light tug. It didnt seem like they wanted to come out. Lol

[Poeter]

Oh right. They should be able to come out. That's what I did for mine. You won't get the A/C dial assembly off without removing those knobs.

[PeppeX]

Filled up today, 23.47L drove 220km. So around 10.6L/100km


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Wow... so many mods for so cheap.

[flubbar]

Wow... so many mods for so cheap.

Is that so....? In that case, dr. Peppex! Pimp my ride!!!! XD

Dear Santa peppex,
For Christmas I would like a spoon n1 catbacl with spoon exhaust piping, a gruppe m intake, 4x potenza re001 semi-slicks, double din audio system and...

What else do you guys want? Better ask now! Before he forgets! =D

[Antv]

Dear Santa PeppeX,

*sits on lap*
For Christmas i would like a j's racing 60rs catback, gruppe m intake, toda header, mugen bonnet, mugen wing, im not asking for much so i hope ill be seeing these parts under the Christmas tree soon ! :)

[TanitY]

guyyysss!! is anyone running bc racing br series coilovers on your ep3!!! i need to ask u some questions!

Cheers

[PeppeX]

Is that so....? In that case, dr. Peppex! Pimp my ride!!!! XD

Dear Santa peppex,
For Christmas I would like a spoon n1 catbacl with spoon exhaust piping, a gruppe m intake, 4x potenza re001 semi-slicks, double din audio system and...

What else do you guys want? Better ask now! Before he forgets! =D


Dear Santa PeppeX,

*sits on lap*
For Christmas i would like a j's racing 60rs catback, gruppe m intake, toda header, mugen bonnet, mugen wing, im not asking for much so i hope ill be seeing these parts under the Christmas tree soon ! :)

Be good and u shall get them :)

[spookz]

Does anyone know the EP3 radio wiring pinout? I've been trying to compare with the info available online.. but my wire colours are different. =\

E.g. I have a pink wire, that none of the resources which I've come across make note of.. :(

[flubbar]

Be good and u shall get them :)

i'll hold you to that. =)
Grant's been a very good boy all year.

[tunacnt]

I've got this strange kind of knocking sound when I steer when rolling or dry steer. It's kind of like a shuddering sound. I'm thinking this is the suspension? Any ideas guys?

[Poeter]

Sounds like your steering rack may need greasing up.

I had this before as well. After greasing, it's gone and hasn't been back since.

[mattatnoosa]

hey guys, quick question, does anyone know what size the bolts are for holding the i-vtec plastic cover down are? I bought my ep3 without it on and i dont have the bolts for it

[spookz]

Hey quick question guys, I'm not sure if I'm going crazy.. but my odometer is not keeping my last option in memory.

E.g. I have it switched to Trip A, I switch off the car, switch it back on, and it's defaulted back to the miles reading instead of Trip A.

I'm sure it wasn't doing this before this morning.. =\

[spookz]

Hey quick question guys, I'm not sure if I'm going crazy.. but my odometer is not keeping my last option in memory.

E.g. I have it switched to Trip A, I switch off the car, switch it back on, and it's defaulted back to the miles reading instead of Trip A.

I'm sure it wasn't doing this before this morning.. =\

Nevermind, it was a blown fuse in the engine bay (10amp one).

It appears that my EP3 has no rear speakers.. lol

[Nepolian]

hey guys, quick question, does anyone know what size the bolts are for holding the i-vtec plastic cover down are? I bought my ep3 without it on and i dont have the bolts for it

M6 I think, need to be around 25mm :)


It appears that my EP3 has no rear speakers.. lol

Not unusual as the stereo was an option with the EP3's.

[Antv]

no rear speaks? weight reduction ftw lol. nah my ep3 came with blown speakers i had to get a whole new sound system.

[qldhonda]

Does anyone know the EP3 radio wiring pinout? I've been trying to compare with the info available online.. but my wire colours are different. =\

E.g. I have a pink wire, that none of the resources which I've come across make note of.. :(

Pink is right rear door. uses the same harness as the 4/5 door I'd say. Let me grab the wiring stats

[qldhonda]

Pink is right rear door. uses the same harness as the 4/5 door I'd say. Let me grab the wiring stats

See if this helps

[qldhonda]

M6 I think, need to be around 25mm :)



Not unusual as the stereo was an option with the EP3's.

LOL I think there was some nasty conversions in the manual, it says "6 x 1.0 mm"

Looking at some of the others in the engine bay it looks like it should be 1' or 25 mm as Nepolian said.

Any how it recommends 12 N.M of torque on those puppies

[spookz]

Oh wow thanks! Exactly what I was after! Cheers!

[tunacnt]

my EP didn't come with rear speakers either. looked like there hadnt been any installed because there were absolutely no markings near the screw holes

[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, does this look like it would fit a pre F/L EP3? is the bumper fitting different on pre F/L to F/L? the guy is saying it fits 1996-2005 which cant be right, i just like the bumper design, he also is saying its a 'mugen' lip does it look like one? I'm doubtful, thanks

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, does this look like it would fit a pre F/L EP3? is the bumper fitting different on pre F/L to F/L? the guy is saying it fits 1996-2005 which cant be right, i just like the bumper design, he also is saying its a 'mugen' lip does it look like one? I'm doubtful, thanks

Looks pretty good, my imagination says its definitely a Mugen copy!

[mattatnoosa]

Looks pretty good, my imagination says its definitely a Mugen copy!

lol, sorry just uploading the attachments, I dont care about the authenticity, im more concerend if it will fit my ep3

[tunacnt]

just fitted visors - they are so easy to fit compared to ek visors omfg lol!

[soundwave]

hi all,

My car has started to make a weird whistle/squealing kind of noise and I have totally no idea what it is. The sound occurs mostly while driving, but also when I start up the car and leave it on idle.
The sound only seems to go away while I'm driving and have it in neutral/rolling, and I thought it might be my clutch but the noise seems to hang around for a split second after I step on the clutch pedal.

My other guess is it's gearbox related (really hoping it's not), just wondering if anyone on here has encountered a similar problem ?
Oh and it seems that the noise originates more towards the driver side because my passengers had a hard time trying to spot the sound.
The noise has gotten louder progressively over maybe 3 weeks, but now it's really unbearable to hear an EP3 make such a noise.

Any help would be appreciated before I take it to a mechanic!