EP3 Type R

[JohnO]

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!

squeaky noises and feeling vibrations in the steering wheel would be your steering rack needs greasing. somewhere from 80-100 bucks to be fixed or diy.

[hong91]

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!

had that same problem on my dc2 before.. only went away when the clutch is pressen\d in.

[stienerv2]

Hey do you guys know where i can get good shock absorbers from?

[Symphorced]

Hey guys, potential new EP3 owner here. Went to check out one today and all seems pretty damn good. Only thing is, owner claims that major service was recently done but doesn't have receipt for it. What's done in the major service? Do these cars have a timing belt or chain? Anything to look for to indicate that major service has been done?

[JohnO]

we got timing belts, um my major was all the fluids got changed,pads,rotors got machined optional. how recent is recent?? just have a look at all the fluids and oils see what level it is at and the colour of it.

[soundwave]

hong91 was it a gearbox problem ?

Johno, i dont think its my steering rack .. the sound seems to be coming from the engine bay area

[Symphorced]

Thanks for reply mate. However, I got off my lazy ass and actually did a search after making my original post and found that in all instances people have made mention that is in fact a timing chain in the EP3. Anyone care to clarify?

[Nepolian]

K series have timing chains!...

[TanitY]

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

hey mate where did u get the visors from? thanks.

[Nepolian]

How about this guys.......get on to it!

http://spreets.com.au/deal/Sydney/re...creek-vilawood

Cant see a better excuse for a meet....other than Korean BBQ!

[Jibz]

soundwave,

is it a whining sort of noise? does it change in tone when revs build from idle - ~2500ish?

I have a problem like this and I think its the bearing for one of the pulleys thats going bad. Possibly the idler pulley or tensioner that will need to be replaced.

It used to happen on and off and I thought it was my alternator but when I used a multimeter to check it, it seems fine and I think its coming from a dying bearing.

It's getting especially annoying now so I may be replacing the bearing/entire pulley soon!

[RPS.13]

came across this site today: http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8337,8338
not too sure if it's listed here already, quite handy if your looking for any part numbers!
looks to be in Russian, use google translate if you can't read any bits.

I found this part amusing! http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8337,8338&npl=17S5S01&_nplgrp=8&nplblk=08Z5201
really? ep's came with an optional shower attchment...

[Twest]

How about this guys.......get on to it!

http://spreets.com.au/deal/Sydney/re...creek-vilawood

Cant see a better excuse for a meet....other than Korean BBQ!

Sounds great! :) Who is in?

[Nepolian]

Sounds great! :) Who is in?


A couple of us is buying 2 :)

[TanitY]

if anyone has ep3r visors you want to get rid of please pm me. Thanks!

[Nepolian]

Lukezen has 1 for sale I think!

[tunacnt]

hey mate where did u get the visors from? thanks.

jdmyard.

[soundwave]

soundwave,

is it a whining sort of noise? does it change in tone when revs build from idle - ~2500ish?

I have a problem like this and I think its the bearing for one of the pulleys thats going bad. Possibly the idler pulley or tensioner that will need to be replaced.

It used to happen on and off and I thought it was my alternator but when I used a multimeter to check it, it seems fine and I think its coming from a dying bearing.

It's getting especially annoying now so I may be replacing the bearing/entire pulley soon!

Yeah it's definately a whining sound .. and yes the tone does change with higher revs. It also seems to get worse the longer I am driving so I've been avoiding driving as much as possible until I have time to go to a mechanic.

I read in the Gearbox FAQ or something on this forum that it could be the IBS or thrust bearing of the gearbox ? Be good if you can keep me upto date with your situation and vice versa. (Y)

[bennjamin]

I'd say input shaft bearing - common issue on hondas with abit of age , incorrect fluid level or wrong fluid ( non-Honda fluid)

Consider a new clutch and just drop the box and do it all at the same time

[mattatnoosa]

Hi guys,
does anyone know if DC5R stock wheels fit ep3? I much rather the look of DC5R's, and are the tyres the same? i just want t obuy some and swap them over

[Antv]

audm ones are 16inch just incase you forgot. just get ce28's or something lol

[Nepolian]

Hi guys,
does anyone know if DC5R stock wheels fit ep3? I much rather the look of DC5R's, and are the tyres the same? i just want t obuy some and swap them over

Which DC5R?

AUDM: 16 x 6.5 (45 offset) will sit in a little further than the EP3's

JDM: 17 x 7 (55 or 60 offset) will sit heaps in and will look really weird. Will need to run spacers to look right.

[PeppeX]

My WTB thread for an EP3 intake hasn't had many hits so i thought i might post here to try my luck.

Please PM me or reply to my WTB thread if u have one for sale http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?142782-WTB-Intake-for-Civic-EP3-Type-R

[Mugen_B16B]

tbh, u should just get urself one from ebay since the dollar isnt to bad now

[Twest]

Which DC5R?

AUDM: 16 x 6.5 (45 offset) will sit in a little further than the EP3's

JDM: 17 x 7 (55 or 60 offset) will sit heaps in and will look really weird. Will need to run spacers to look right.

JDM dc5r rims are 60 offset, there was a pair for sale here locally. Tried them on..LOL. Needs spacers badly.

[NightRyder]

I have fd2r rims that are 60 offset. Only needed 3mm spacers for the rear, front didn't require any and looked fine to me. :)


JDM dc5r rims are 60 offset, there was a pair for sale here locally. Tried them on..LOL. Needs spacers badly.

[k0e1]

Hey guys just wondering if anyone could recommend to me a good place to get my EP3 serviced to see if there are any problems. It would be great if the place could actually get the parts for me too cause the one that i went to just tells me the problems and goes we wouldnt be able to find parts since it is an import. Thanks

[Perry]

Top one?

[Lukezen27]

My WTB thread for an EP3 intake hasn't had many hits so i thought i might post here to try my luck.

Please PM me or reply to my WTB thread if u have one for sale http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?142782-WTB-Intake-for-Civic-EP3-Type-R

I just installed a Injen on Sunday

Man you can actual feel the extra power gain and VTec Crossover is killer loud :)

[Philip Lee]

I just installed a Injen on Sunday

Man you can actual feel the extra power gain and VTec Crossover is killer loud :)

do u have cat back etc?

i recall when i fitted Fujita, i lost a little bottom end. once i got catback, i felt gain throughout the rev range.

[Lukezen27]

do u have cat back etc?

i recall when i fitted Fujita, i lost a little bottom end. once i got catback, i felt gain throughout the rev range.

Nope still stock back end

[nny911]

looking at coilovers for the ep considering buddy club n+ and Tein Monoflex
bit sceptical about the Buddyclub being made in taiwan but is the mono worth every cent?

[spookz]

looking at coilovers for the ep considering buddy club n+ and Tein Monoflex
bit sceptical about the Buddyclub being made in taiwan but is the mono worth every cent?

I just picked up a set of Buddy Club N+ from JDMyard during the meet. I'm yet to install it though, so far they look good - but that probably means nothing. LOL

[JohnO]

do u have cat back etc?

i recall when i fitted Fujita, i lost a little bottom end. once i got catback, i felt gain throughout the rev range.

same i fitted the rm01a and felt some bottom end! pace picked up after putting the catback on

[SuperSteve]

Wait till u guys upgrade headers. With my headers I felt the increase of mid range.

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[SuperSteve]

Hey guys just saw a hot Asian police woman this morning ! That's unfair she got the power of authority aswell as the power of the pussy !

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[bennjamin]

Wait till u guys upgrade headers. With my headers I felt the increase of mid range.

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Cool !

Ofcourse.....when Luke and myself eventually GET our headers , we will report !

[Lukezen27]

Wait till u guys upgrade headers. With my headers I felt the increase of mid range.

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that's the problem, ware are just waiting :(


Cool !

Ofcourse.....when Luke and myself eventually GET our headers , we will report !

Forkers

[JohnO]

Hey guys just saw a hot Asian police woman this morning ! That's unfair she got the power of authority aswell as the power of the pussy !

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she pulled you over and you wasted her valuable time. pics or it didnt happen.

[Perry]

looking at coilovers for the ep considering buddy club n+ and Tein Monoflex
bit sceptical about the Buddyclub being made in taiwan but is the mono worth every cent?

I've had my Buddy club n+ on for while had no issues with it.

[JohnO]

gotten better fuel response after the catback! sitting on 360 and still the red light hasnt popped on yet

[av90]

Hey guys just saw a hot Asian police woman this morning ! That's unfair she got the power of authority aswell as the power of the pussy !

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i request pics!!!

[NightRyder]

Hey guys just saw a hot Asian police woman this morning ! That's unfair she got the power of authority aswell as the power of the pussy !

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U sure it wasn't your booty call steve?..haha
No evidence to prove ur case!

[Symphorced]

Picking up my EP3 tomorrow. So excited! :D

[Lukezen27]

Picking up my EP3 tomorrow. So excited! :D

Nice one

[JohnO]

Picking up my EP3 tomorrow. So excited! :D

good on ya for buying an ep3! :)

[Perry]

Colour let me guess white?

[flubbar]

U sure it wasn't your booty call steve?..haha
No evidence to prove ur case!

Role-playing in your mind doesn't count either, steve! =P

[Symphorced]

Thanks guys. Picking it up tonight.

Perry, yep. Most common colour but I love champ white so its all good.

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[bennjamin]

took the ep3 for a run to newcastle and back to bed this clutch in. Noticeably out of whack speedo - approx. 10% out according to my GPS.I sit at approx. 3600 @ 110km/h
205/45/17 is the OE size right fellas ?

[Philip Lee]

205/45/17 is the OE size right fellas ?

yup you are correct.

[SuperSteve]

http://184.72.239.143/mu/781268ba-d531-2624.jpg

Woah look at the new "what's in ! " look at that street cred !

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[JohnO]

Yeah stacks of used tyres from HK all year? whole lot of street cred right there. Are they rotas steve? mighty fine powdercoating on rotas!

[SuperJDM.]

saw a mattress fall from a trailer onto a EP3 today hope its ok.

[Nepolian]

Super has that "Cammo" look! Awesome scheme. I'm gonna do my whole car. Black on black!

Rollin on rotas are cool! Just ask me!

[Nepolian]

took the ep3 for a run to newcastle and back to bed this clutch in. Noticeably out of whack speedo - approx. 10% out according to my GPS.I sit at approx. 3600 @ 110km/h
205/45/17 is the OE size right fellas ?

My is 215/45/17 and gps says 98-99 when speedo is 100.

[JohnO]

Super has that "Cammo" look! Awesome scheme. I'm gonna do my whole car. Black on black!

Rollin on rotas are cool! Just ask me!

Just how cool George!?

[EVLGTR]

I hv a confession to make and need to get it out of my thoughts.....

saw one of these on the road the other day.
It looked like a "miniature mini-van" for frodo and his hobbits and when some ppl lower it, i wait till they come out of the car & automatically think a purple "oompa-loompa" comes out LOL!!.
its been 4 yrs and i still couldnt stop the amusement looking at an EP3........ then came the FN2, I pissed myself laughing when these "turtle/gigantic shoe cars" came out in '06-ish LMAO....

(no offence to every EP3/FN2 drivers though, its just fun and cute to look at, thats all). *peace*

[SuperSteve]

I hv a confession to make and need to get it out of my thoughts.....

saw one of these on the road the other day.
It looked like a "miniature mini-van" for frodo and his hobbits and when some ppl lower it, i wait till they come out of the car & automatically think a purple "oompa-loompa" comes out LOL!!.
its been 4 yrs and i still couldnt stop the amusement looking at an EP3........ then came the FN2, I pissed myself laughing when these "turtle/gigantic shoe cars" came out in '06-ish LMAO....

(no offence to every EP3/FN2 drivers though, its just fun and cute to look at, thats all). *peace*

Sooooooooo........ when r u picking urs up ?

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[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, anyone know where i can get H badge stickers from? Ive been respraying my wheels back to white and i need some red H's for the centre caps.

[JohnO]

I hv a confession to make and need to get it out of my thoughts.....

saw one of these on the road the other day.
It looked like a "miniature mini-van" for frodo and his hobbits and when some ppl lower it, i wait till they come out of the car & automatically think a purple "oompa-loompa" comes out LOL!!.
its been 4 yrs and i still couldnt stop the amusement looking at an EP3........ then came the FN2, I pissed myself laughing when these "turtle/gigantic shoe cars" came out in '06-ish LMAO....


(no offence to every EP3/FN2 drivers though, its just fun and cute to look at, thats all). *peace*

very cute of you. mirin what you saying.

[Symphorced]

Hey guys, anyone know where i can get H badge stickers from? Ive been respraying my wheels back to white and i need some red H's for the centre caps.

Hey mate you should just try asking a sticker place to custom one up for you. Try CarX.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?92-CarX

[av90]

I hv a confession to make and need to get it out of my thoughts.....

saw one of these on the road the other day.
It looked like a "miniature mini-van" for frodo and his hobbits and when some ppl lower it, i wait till they come out of the car & automatically think a purple "oompa-loompa" comes out LOL!!.
its been 4 yrs and i still couldnt stop the amusement looking at an EP3........ then came the FN2, I pissed myself laughing when these "turtle/gigantic shoe cars" came out in '06-ish LMAO....

(no offence to every EP3/FN2 drivers though, its just fun and cute to look at, thats all). *peace*

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7021/wtfamireadingt.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/wtfamireadingt.jpg/)
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2956/grannysweedthumb3.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/grannysweedthumb3.jpg/)

[Poeter]

I hv a confession to make and need to get it out of my thoughts.....

saw one of these on the road the other day.
It looked like a "miniature mini-van" for frodo and his hobbits and when some ppl lower it, i wait till they come out of the car & automatically think a purple "oompa-loompa" comes out LOL!!.
its been 4 yrs and i still couldnt stop the amusement looking at an EP3........ then came the FN2, I pissed myself laughing when these "turtle/gigantic shoe cars" came out in '06-ish LMAO....

(no offence to every EP3/FN2 drivers though, its just fun and cute to look at, thats all). *peace*

I dunno what you are trying achieve but LOL. Are you that bored from school holidays?

[JohnO]

oh i see what he did tharr, his integra isnt enough for him or boostcruising didnt let him make an account to ramble.

[EVLGTR]

ROFL @ all the reply....sorry if i touched a nerve

[twelve]

lol evlgtr i think that was your intention!

I agree and think that ep's are a funny looking car, but i absolutely love it!

[Poeter]

No nerve touched, so no need to be sorry.

But it's hard to deny what you posted just sounds like the humour of a high school boy.

[soundwave]

I'd say input shaft bearing - common issue on hondas with abit of age , incorrect fluid level or wrong fluid ( non-Honda fluid)

Consider a new clutch and just drop the box and do it all at the same time

Thanks for the help! Can anyone give me a rough estimate to having a new clutch put in and getting my ISB done ? pretty broke atm

[Poeter]

New clutch is about 400-600 for OE replacement I think. Labour cost between 600-1000 to take out the gearbox.

However, to do the ISB, it's likely a rebuild of the gearbox is needed since you gotta crack open the box. I dunno any estimate but the figures are more nasty than doing the clutch job alone.

[av90]

i just got an exedy sports organic clutch installed about 2,200km ago. couldnt be more happier. just too bad i didnt have enough money to get a toda or any lightweight flywheel at the time too.

edit: by the way, does anyone know how ORC (ones jdmyard are selling apparently 'race proven') compared to exedy clutches? anyone here running ORC clutch in their ep3?

[bennjamin]

Nice nice. Same - I've had it in for about 300kms sofar - hard to not slip it and get a nice burnt clutch smell when reversing or pivoting on my driveway.
How long did take for the clutch to start gripping ?

[av90]

bennjamin,

from what ive observed and remembered i stopped getting that awful burnt clutch smell (even when driving normally) only recently at about 1800km onwards. the clutch has always gripped well, far more superior compared to oem. if youre talking about when 1st gear became easier to use from my experiences id say 1000km onwards.

[EVLGTR]

No nerve touched, so no need to be sorry.

But it's hard to deny what you posted just sounds like the humour of a high school boy.

LOL, Yeah that was intended to sound like the humour of a High Schooler, thought id go down to that level and cheer you up this christmas...hahahah (im joking dude, relax :D )

[av90]

so when are you picking up your ep3?

[JohnO]

Merry Christmas ep owners no hooning steve or grant.

[Perry]

Same to you everyone Merry Xmas drive safe.

[k0e1]

merry xmas to all.. quick question is Hanny's Performance Centre any good??? do they know their ep3's?

[Symphorced]

Merry Christmas guys!

Where the Melbourne EP3 owners at btw?

[Perry]

merry xmas to all.. quick question is Hanny's Performance Centre any good??? do they know their ep3's?


You to dude, Yes they know there stuff on EP3's.

[SuperSteve]

Merry Xmas guys ! Careful with the double demerits ! Yeah grant not hooning !

Hannys know their ep3's, every problem I've had they have fixed. Mention me, Steven with the ep3 n u watch their jaws drop !

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[JohnO]

Merry Xmas guys ! Careful with the double demerits ! Yeah grant not hooning !

Hannys know their ep3's, every problem I've had they have fixed. Mention me, Steven with the ep3 n u watch their jaws drop !

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LOL it's because you come in one too many times HK steve

[soundwave]

New clutch is about 400-600 for OE replacement I think. Labour cost between 600-1000 to take out the gearbox.

However, to do the ISB, it's likely a rebuild of the gearbox is needed since you gotta crack open the box. I dunno any estimate but the figures are more nasty than doing the clutch job alone.

thanks for the reply! yeah looks like its gonna cost me a bit to get this done. cheers again!

[Symphorced]

Quick question from an EP3 noob... my EP3 doesn't have HIDs in it at the moment and as far as I know they all came with OEM HIDs right? If I want HIDs, will all I need are D2R replacement bulbs?

I'm guessing HIDs were taken out for compliance...

[Perry]

Your head lights must of been replace over due to compliance issues. But your correct standard EP3's do come with HID's.

[Lukezen27]

Your head lights must of been replace over due to compliance issues. But your correct standard EP3's do come with HID's.

My stock HID are still on my car :)

My bother said there the blinding hahah

[vishta]

Hi all, got my EP3 last week ...
I have problem, with the Power side Mirror ... it can't be fully opened if I closed it and opened again immediately, I have to keep turn the key to off and turn on until the mirrors are fully opened... will that be mirror motor problem ?

[PeppeX]

Hi all, got my EP3 last week ...
I have problem, with the Power side Mirror ... it can't be fully opened if I closed it and opened again immediately, I have to keep turn the key to off and turn on until the mirrors are fully opened... will that be mirror motor problem ?

Kinda confused what ur saying. But i think i get what u mean.

The power mirror button should one of those buttons that if u push it once it will click and stay in and push it again it will click and come out.

I guess ur button is not staying in when u press it to close ur mirror, so i should only be a problem with the button not the mirror motor.

[Antv]

strong influx of new ep3 owners last 20 or so pages. welcome everyone!

[vishta]

Kinda confused what ur saying. But i think i get what u mean.

The power mirror button should one of those buttons that if u push it once it will click and stay in and push it again it will click and come out.

I guess ur button is not staying in when u press it to close ur mirror, so i should only be a problem with the button not the mirror motor.


What happened was ... I normally close the side mirror b4 I turn off my car ...
when I press the button to open the side mirror whenever I want to start my car again, the side mirror always stopped half way...
which if I have to turn off and turn on the car again

[JohnO]

strong influx of new ep3 owners last 20 or so pages. welcome everyone!

indeed very strong. i sense a big meet and greet next year.


vishta got warranty? take it back to img if you bought it there and ask them to fix it.

[mattatnoosa]

hey guys,

does anyone know if this looks like it would fit a pre F/L civic?

[av90]

if it came off an EU i think it might? can someone else confirm this

[Jibz]

Will 17x8.5 +30 fit all around on a 1 inch lowered ep3?

[Perry]

Will 17x8.5 +30 fit all around on a 1 inch lowered ep3?

Im interested in the answer too?

[Twest]

Im interested in the answer too?

Pretty sure I tried on some wedsports that were that size and my car is 1.5 all around and i think it just rubbed.

[Perry]

Pretty sure I tried on some wedsports that were that size and my car is 1.5 all around and i think it just rubbed.

Do you remember what tyre profile it had?

[Jibz]

1.5 drop? -1.5 camber?

Can the guards be rolled so theres no rubbing or is this offset a no-go for track/spirited driving?

[PeppeX]

Will a DC5R mugen airbox fit a EP3R?

[RPS.13]

Will 17x8.5 +30 fit all around on a 1 inch lowered ep3?

should be fine with a roll all round, 17x8.5 +30 is similar to both of these setups:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x9352354517.png?t=1293707837
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/normal_ufo8_run5_0074a.jpg?t=1293707832
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/normal_ufo8_run5_0072a.jpg?t=1293707815
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x93524540sidejpg.jpg?t=1293707902

both running a 17x9 +35 all round, white ep is running 245/40/17's! the silver 235/45/17's...
the 17x8.5 +30 will retract by 1mm & have 11mm more inner clearance

i'll be running a 17x9 +30, once I get all my stuff on! got the tires all fitted up today, using my existing 215/45/17's though.

[Jibz]

The front looks passable though the rear is pretty dodgy looking to me. I'm not one of those "MAD STANCE, FULLY SLAMMED KENTS"

It seems like +40 offset would be optimal if you want to run 8.5" but the rims I'm looking at are +30 so I don't have that flexibility..

(A previous EP3 owner had 17x8.5 +40 TE37s that cleared barely..)

I'll just see how big of a difference that extra 10mm spacing makes.. =\

[JohnO]

i think 8.5 +35 clears but if your dropping may have to rolls. different wheels diff clearance?

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Will a DC5R mugen airbox fit a EP3R?

Yes they're both the same thing.

[IP_Freely]

Hey guys, about 2 hit 50, 000km on my car, what things am i looking at changing when i take it in for a service?

[i-vtec]

Hey guys, about 2 hit 50, 000km on my car, what things am i looking at changing when i take it in for a service?

you should be looking at changing your fluids
engine oil n oil filter
gearbox fluid
brake fluid.

[Lancere6]

My brothers Girlfriend just brought an EP type R and we got it for $17,500 in Melbourne. $30k seems abit expensive for one.

[Philip Lee]

Who is buying one for $30k???

[JohnO]

probably a late fl model.

[PeppeX]

Some photos of my car :)

Also if I was to get injen intake do I need to remove fog lights like DC5?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/IMG_4292.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/czman863/IMG_4294-1.jpg

[Poeter]

Blacks looks hot!!

Good buy.

[Philip Lee]

U can keep your foggies with injen.

[PeppeX]

U can keep your foggies with injen.

Umm that just makes my decision harder :(. After seeing this thread http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=629489 seems like injen is the way to go since mugen doesn't really help low end torque.

[Poeter]

Does the mugen airbox even provide any proven gains?

The airbox design looks much like the OEM box except it uses panel filter. Hence I don't see how the airbox would provide much gain if any.

[SuperSteve]

Does the mugen airbox even provide any proven gains?

The airbox design looks much like the OEM box except it uses panel filter. Hence I don't see how the airbox would provide much gain if any.

I read somewhere that u get abit of gains when u use the mugen grill to allow the extra air flow but I'm with u in saying that I doubt u will see the gains compared to ingen or gruppe m

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[JohnO]

gruppe m/injen + exhaust and stock headers cat gives you more bottom end- mid range power true story.

[Philip Lee]

Umm that just makes my decision harder :(. After seeing this thread http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=629489 seems like injen is the way to go since mugen doesn't really help low end torque.

personally Injen is the way to go.

i can't justify spending that much on intake. i prefer to spend the leftover on other goodies.

[Philip Lee]

gruppe m/injen + exhaust and stock headers cat gives you more bottom end- mid range power true story.

can't find faults with this statement........

[Lukezen27]

Yeah!

My car feels heaps my powerful with the injen installed :)

[Perry]

Lukezen27 when are you going Turbo on your EP?

[Lukezen27]

Lukezen27 when are you going Turbo on your EP?Passing 2002 emission’s is very hard and costly
I many not turbo
I have the cash and know how to but the emission’s pain is put'n me off big time

[JohnO]

guys my left tweeter/black cover is falling out, i was looking for a clip around the top but there isnt any to be found...had a peek inside and there was a crap load of silicone holding a few things together,getting a fuzzy sound whenever playing music. what do i do? replace both tweeters or silicone it somehow?

[PeppeX]

Yeah!

My car feels heaps my powerful with the injen installed :)

Sure its not just the sound making u think ur going faster haha?

[Philip Lee]

guys my left tweeter/black cover is falling out, i was looking for a clip around the top but there isnt any to be found...had a peek inside and there was a crap load of silicone holding a few things together,getting a fuzzy sound whenever playing music. what do i do? replace both tweeters or silicone it somehow?

probably buy those tweeter covers off ebay (UK).

my dealer fitted optional Gathers were installed poorly by JDM Honda dealer. those idiots just pull the trims off without care and cracked a lot of the plastic just used soldering iron to "bond" those plastic back together. so when i started pulling bits off to install speakers, they all cracked again....

[Lukezen27]

Sure its not just the sound making u think ur going faster haha?

na I know the diff

its more powerful that;s for sure :)

[JohnO]

probably buy those tweeter covers off ebay (UK).

my dealer fitted optional Gathers were installed poorly by JDM Honda dealer. those idiots just pull the trims off without care and cracked a lot of the plastic just used soldering iron to "bond" those plastic back together. so when i started pulling bits off to install speakers, they all cracked again....

Thanks Phil

[wtfhax]

To the guys that bought the KiddRacing race header, how was the installation and how does the car feel now?

[RPS.13]

was about to purchase some this morning!

+1 feedback please...

off topic, anyone here know of where I can source a passenger side headlight? I have contacted majority of the wreckers in the WTB sticky but no luck.

having a bad run of retards hitting my car lately! went to pick up my tail lights from the post office this morning and notice someone has reversed into the front of my ep, cracking the headlight & all the bumper/grille clips...

[Lukezen27]

To the guys that bought the KiddRacing race header, how was the installation and how does the car feel now?

Installing on Sat with a 2.5 TRUST cat back

[Nepolian]

To the guys that bought the KiddRacing race header, how was the installation and how does the car feel now?

They're Kiddn right!?


was about to purchase some this morning!

+1 feedback please...

off topic, anyone here know of where I can source a passenger side headlight? I have contacted majority of the wreckers in the WTB sticky but no luck.

having a bad run of retards hitting my car lately! went to pick up my tail lights from the post office this morning and notice someone has reversed into the front of my ep, cracking the headlight & all the bumper/grille clips...

A55h0les everywhere these days :(

[Jibz]

Lukezen, looks like my header got installed WAY before you! (Put in 3 weeks ago!)

The header being slip jointed seems to leak a little though not significantly. It also gets better as it warms up.

I got a metal cat welded in as well and got a chance to do a hub dyno run.

Car has Gruppe M, RM01a and the KiddRacing header.

Now, I don't know how power changed before and after the dyno and I haven't had a chance to drag with other EP3's but the car FEELS a little better.

It made 144.9KW atw which going by what others are getting, seems pretty high even if its on a hub dyno.

[Lukezen27]

Lukezen, looks like my header got installed WAY before you! (Put in 3 weeks ago!)

The header being slip jointed seems to leak a little though not significantly. It also gets better as it warms up.

I got a metal cat welded in as well and got a chance to do a hub dyno run.

Car has Gruppe M, RM01a and the KiddRacing header.

Now, I don't know how power changed before and after the dyno and I haven't had a chance to drag with other EP3's but the car FEELS a little better.

It made 144.9KW atw which going by what others are getting, seems pretty high even if its on a hub dyno.

Yeah I've beeb very lazy lol

Man hub dyno make comparing very hand!

I got 122.6kw comnpletely stock on TODA dyno so anything up from there will be good

[JohnO]

so with gruppe m and rm01a maybe 130s???

[wtfhax]

I got a metal cat welded in as well and got a chance to do a hub dyno run.

Car has Gruppe M, RM01a and the KiddRacing header.

So did you weld the metal cat into the supplied test pipe? and the testpipe bolts straight up to the RM01A with no modifications?

[SuperSteve]

so with gruppe m and rm01a maybe 130s???

all depends dude. Different day different dyno. What u really wanna look at is the 2 values ( dyno readings) of before and after to see what sort of gains u get from your mods.

[Perry]

Anyone on Warringah rd this evening?

[Jibz]

Well, the header was cut right after the collector, cat welded in and then the end of the test pipe was used with a o2 sensor mount being relocated to the rear. Cat + welding cost more than the header itself, but I'm happy.

[Lukezen27]

Anyone on Warringah rd this evening?

that was me Perry

I waved but too late :)

[Perry]

that was me Perry

I waved but too late :)

arrr was that you =) I was looking thinking I hope its someone from here.

[Lukezen27]

arrr was that you =) I was looking thinking I hope its someone from here.

Yeah :)

I'm on that road every day to work and back!

Well not weekends :P

[Perry]

Yeah :)

I'm on that road every day to work and back!

Well not weekends :P

I guess ill be beaping next time I see you.

[Lukezen27]

I guess ill be beaping next time I see you.

:)

George doesn't live far for there ether

[Perry]

:)

George doesn't live far for there ether

Really I never see him... I should meet up with you guys sometimes since I work in the area.

[Lukezen27]

Really I never see him... I should meet up with you guys sometimes since I work in the area.

I catch up with George here and there but I own him cash hahahah

He divres a work car or his family Honda :)

Never the EP3

[Perry]

I catch up with George here and there but I own him cash hahahah

He divres a work car or his family Honda :)

Never the EP3

Thought so.

[PeppeX]

How the hell is the guy making this much power with just intake and exhaust! :eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFMj11cXALw

[Lukezen27]

How the hell is the guy making this much power with just intake and exhaust! :eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFMj11cXALw

You didn't read everything :eek:

237.9 BHP@ flywheel, 202.6 at wheels @7935RPM
156 Tourqe@flywheel, 133.7 at wheels @6641 RPM
air temp 21.3C Humidity 65%
mods= mugen air box & Fujitsubo RM01A cat back

[Nepolian]

Really I never see him... I should meet up with you guys sometimes since I work in the area.

Where you work at?


I catch up with George here and there but I own him cash hahahah

He divres a work car or his family Honda :)

Never the EP3

Yeah, he's ignoring me now since he owes me $$

......I know where you live man! Gonna get some Asians to eat you cat!

[NightRyder]

Yeah, he's ignoring me now since he owes me $$

......I know where you live man! Gonna get some Asians to eat you cat!


Hey George, hope you've received my dosh...I don't owe you any $$$ right?..hehe :)

[Nepolian]

Hey George, hope you've received my dosh...I don't owe you any $$$ right?..hehe :)

All good man....you have no cat to eat :p

[NightRyder]

All good man....you have no cat to eat :p

Ever tried dog?.. :p

[Perry]

Where you work at?



Yeah, he's ignoring me now since he owes me $$

......I know where you live man! Gonna get some Asians to eat you cat!

Frenchs Forest Near Skyline shops.
George still have the front bar???

[Symphorced]

Can't believe how badly the importer stuffed up the headlights. All the wires were just hacked up and, I kid you not, reattached with sticky tape. Ridiculous. The clamps to hold the bulbs in place are missing too. Attempting to fit HIDs has now turned into a big and tedious job. Bleh!

[Lukezen27]

Got a few problems guys

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?144288-JDM-Honda-Civic-EP3R-TYPE-R-Problems-After-KiddRacing-Header-Install-WTF-is-going-on!

[Jibz]

To run a kpro, we need the usdm prb ecu for our cars right? Since jdm prd isn't compatible??

[wtfhax]

Hey guys need a little help... a friend's EP3 had a CEL come on while warming up the car. It was running perfectly fine the previous day.

So from what i can remember from this thread.. its usually the primary O2 sensor thats gone.

To the guys that replaced their primary O2 sensor, did you go OEM Honda or aftermarket? How much did you pay and any problems?

[Poeter]

Paid 310 for it from jdmyard and fixed it.

[mtonep3]

310 good price
From my records Honda charged 350+ for the o2 sensor, don't bother with second hand.

[Poeter]

Forgot to mention I got the 02 sensor from jdmyard is Honda oem part.

[Rai-C]

hi forum, it's been a long time! hello to all the newbies and hello to all those who were in this thread when i got my car about a year ago.
thought i'd re-introduce myself, seeing as i've been spotting more and more EP3's on the road!

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2715/dsc0012h.jpg

beep if you see me!

[NightRyder]

hi forum, it's been a long time! hello to all the newbies and hello to all those who were in this thread when i got my car about a year ago.
thought i'd re-introduce myself, seeing as i've been spotting more and more EP3's on the road!

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2715/dsc0012h.jpg

beep if you see me!

Welcome back Rai-C, what in the world did you do to your OEM rims!...baby blue!?.....Noooo!! :p

I presume you wanted to be different?...I respect that. *pads his chest*...LoL

[JohnO]

Street cred attained. Welcome back, wont be hard to spot you and give you a beep.

[Rai-C]

I presume you wanted to be different?...I respect that. *pads his chest*...LoL

haha i paint my wheels with smurfs!!


Street cred attained. Welcome back, wont be hard to spot you and give you a beep.

haha hope to bump into a few of you guys on the streets! =) beep beep one big EP3 family haha

[Rai-C]

oh, and i recently got new tyres, previously running KUMHO KU31's and now changed to FALKEN ZIEX ZE912's. does anybody run this tyre or has heard anything about them? so far they seem pretty good but i just wanted to see if i made a good choice lol

[Poeter]

How much did you pay for them?

[Philip Lee]

i'm running the ZE912. they are ok but tyre wall a bit soft and understeers on track.

i think FK452 would be a better choice.

[Nepolian]

31's, 912, 595 etc...good entry level tyres....452, 595R's and 36's etc start to become more sports orientated! None the less good reliable tyres!

[Rai-C]

phew, made a good choice for the streets then! i got a set of 215/45/17's for $500 at Jax in Liverpool.

[Philip Lee]

thats cheap!!

[Lukezen27]

Ok Lady's

Booked for Haltek install and tune on Sat but I'll be sure to get her dynoed with just Kidder headers and injen intake!

[wtfhax]

Ok Lady's

Booked for Haltek install and tune on Sat but I'll be sure to get her dynoed with just Kidder headers and injen intake!

Did you end up fixing your weird problems?

[Nepolian]

Ok Lady's

Booked for Haltek install and tune on Sat but I'll be sure to get her dynoed with just Kidder headers and injen intake!

Have you fixed your problem yet?? Because Im pretty sure you dont need and new ecu to fix?!

[Lukezen27]

Did you end up fixing your weird problems?

Na but once the Haltek's installed I'll get Adrian to check it out...


Have you fixed your problem yet?? Because Im pretty sure you dont need and new ecu to fix?!

It was going to go Haltek sooner or later anyway

Might as well get it all done now

[Nepolian]

Na but once the Haltek's installed I'll get Adrian to check it out...



It was going to go Haltek sooner or later anyway

Might as well get it all done now

LOL kinda makes sense?? What if you need to have the car running right before tuning.......right??

[Lukezen27]

LOL kinda makes sense?? What if you need to have the car running right before tuning.......right??

Well the problem is ether 02 sensor placement or or stock b-pipe restriction

Both will be fixed on Sat

[SuperSteve]

Well the problem is ether 02 sensor placement or or stock b-pipe restriction

Both will be fixed on Sat

this saturday ?? im coming over ! see how ur beast goes. George u bring ur fine ass aswell ok

[Lukezen27]

this saturday ?? im coming over ! see how ur beast goes. George u bring ur fine ass aswell ok

Yeah man

Harken at 8am to finish the cat back and round 10ish for the install and tune of the Haltek

Fingers crossed

George is working weekends right now the kook!!

[SuperSteve]

Yeah man

Harken at 8am to finish the cat back and round 10ish for the install and tune of the Haltek

Fingers crossed

George is working weekends right now the kook!!

awesome mate :D ill come around 10ish then. Ill bring some beers :)

[Lukezen27]

awesome mate :D ill come around 10ish then. Ill bring some beers :)
Sweet

Hoping for 135-140

[bennjamin]

good to see Luke


As for my car....somehow survived a road trip to Nobbys Creek and back ( near Tweed heads) - we drove thru flooded roads rooted my alarm etc etc.....God. Still managed 650kms out of a tank woo woo on the motorway :)

[spookz]

Hey fellas, new to the EP3 game.

I'm getting my set of Buddy Club N+ put into the EP3 this coming Saturday.. Just wanted to ask how much can I expect the coilovers to settle (F/R) before they reach their final height? I'm hoping for the final height to be roughly 1 finger to maybe 1 thumb space all around.

Thanks in advance! :D

[Jibz]

If anyone needs a Prefacelift grill with the Type R emblem but missing the red H, I have one for sale up on ClubITR with pics, but PM me here if interested! Asking for 100, its in great condition.

[Nepolian]

Good luck Luke! Hey probably just needs a defouler lol. I have one if u wanna come round this arvo. Bring your cat so we can settle your debt :p

[Lukezen27]

Good luck Luke! Hey probably just needs a defouler lol. I have one if u wanna come round this arvo. Bring your cat so we can settle your debt :p

sweet

What time?

Adrian said if not erroe code no defouler neeeded

Oh but I'm keeping my cat and I'll have your cash tomorrow

[Perry]

Good luck Luke! Hey probably just needs a defouler lol. I have one if u wanna come round this arvo. Bring your cat so we can settle your debt :p

Can I join hehhehe

[Nepolian]

sweet

What time?

Adrian said if not erroe code no defouler neeeded

Oh but I'm keeping my cat and I'll have your cash tomorrow

Just pop in after work as usual :)


Can I join hehhehe

What?! you have a cat too :)

[Perry]

Just pop in after work as usual :)



What?! you have a cat too :)

No no just wanted to drop by and visit since I work near where you love apparently according to Luke.

[Nepolian]

No no just wanted to drop by and visit since I work near where you love apparently according to Luke.

When you finish work?

[Perry]

Well I finish at 5ish but I might need to head into the city after that maybe next time ill drop by and visit.

[bennjamin]

I sense a ep3 owner 3 way.

[Lukezen27]

I sense a ep3 owner 3 way.

Don’t be jealous Benny boy, its just Ryde ant cool :p

[SuperSteve]

haha u 3 are gonna get it onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[k0e1]

a shout out to the black ep3 at strathfield and a white red P plater ep3 tonight .. i think he said his name was davo?

[hong91]

Seen a pre Fl ep3 with mugen front and Fl taillights hooning in kk's and chippo.

[Symphorced]

Does anyone have aftermarket HIDs in? If so, did you use the orginial clips/wire thing to hold in the bulbs? Having a lot of trouble with this and about to order the part in from Japan through Honda.

[damoqupak]

a shout out to the black ep3 at strathfield and a white red P plater ep3 tonight .. i think he said his name was davo?

lol bro it was damo i gave a shout out to u in the syd thread.. hahaha.. yeah man what a trip out Ive seen 3 to maybe 4 CW ep3s near that area and your the first one to recognize what im rolling.. what are the chances of that seeing one ep3 and then seeing another.. actually that happened to me once at Mt Druitt white boy in a CW ep3 the guy didnt even realize what i was driving and then a minute later another CW ep3 i high beamed dude did nothing.. dam am I invisible? ;]

[Poeter]

I'm planning to get an oil catch can for my ep. I have a feeling my oil is disappearing because it is evaporating from the occasional vtec's and recirculating back into the combustion chambers from the pcv system.

I did a compression test and they were healthy consistent numbers and no leaks. People only tell me I have black smoke when the car is vtec'ing but no one has said there was any blue/gray/white smoke. So I doubt the rings or valve stem seals are gone.

So I'm curious to know if nyone else have one installed because I would like know how they mounted it for the ep?

I'm also looking for a CUSCO one but I dunno how to tell between a fake a CUSCO oil catch to a genuine one. On ebay I see some selling for $70 or cheaper while JDMyard, perfectrun, jdmconcept sells them for $160 and over.

[bennjamin]

how many k's on your engine ? Chances are the pcv is loose or worn and never been replaced. It is designed to close at WOT so probably some oil vapour passes by.
Replace your pcv first.

Btw pretty sure this is the part number for the k20a2
16022-prb-a02
Let us know how you go


I'm planning to get an oil catch can for my ep. I have a feeling my oil is disappearing because it is evaporating from the occasional vtec's and recirculating back into the combustion chambers from the pcv system.

I did a compression test and they were healthy consistent numbers and no leaks. People only tell me I have black smoke when the car is vtec'ing but no one has said there was any blue/gray/white smoke. So I doubt the rings or valve stem seals are gone.

So I'm curious to know if nyone else have one installed because I would like know how they mounted it for the ep?

I'm also looking for a CUSCO one but I dunno how to tell between a fake a CUSCO oil catch to a genuine one. On ebay I see some selling for $70 or cheaper while JDMyard, perfectrun, jdmconcept sells them for $160 and over.

[Poeter]

Bought the car with 60,000km and 75,000km now (Though really it could be anything considering how easy it is change the cluster for all ep3)

Will see how pcv replacement goes.

Is the IACV the same as the PCV?

I remember you mentioned you've cleaned the IACV to fix up your idle issue.

Thanks Ben.

[bennjamin]

Icb is located under the throttle body - it bypasses intake air and adjusts the idle
Mix as the coolant warms up.
The pcv ( positive crankcase valve) vents oil air vapour as it sucks from the cam cover past the piston rings and thru the oil cooler/seperator on the front of the engine block. It's alittle diaphragm with a spring that opens and closes and shuts closed at full
Throttle. This is why there is a murky film inside the throttle body and intake
Manifold - normal but you will use more oil if it's weakened or broken. So replace it !

[k0e1]

lol bro it was damo i gave a shout out to u in the syd thread.. hahaha.. yeah man what a trip out Ive seen 3 to maybe 4 CW ep3s near that area and your the first one to recognize what im rolling.. what are the chances of that seeing one ep3 and then seeing another.. actually that happened to me once at Mt Druitt white boy in a CW ep3 the guy didnt even realize what i was driving and then a minute later another CW ep3 i high beamed dude did nothing.. dam am I invisible? ;]

yeah man well at first i didnt see you maybe it was the black hahaha a bit hard to notice in the dark... but yeah first time ever seeing 3 ep3 in one go. it was nice to see someone actually slowing down and talking rather than just vtec-ing straight away hhahaa.

[Twest]

seen a pre fl ep3 with mugen front and fl taillights hooning in kk's and chippo.

ahahha you were there hooning with me you dud. Lol

[Twest]

Spotted a new ep on kurrajong road in prestons, buddyclub body kit and carbon fibre hood but non-hid. Who was that? I was driving a black 4x4, i flashed my hi-beams at you.

[damoqupak]

yeah man well at first i didnt see you maybe it was the black hahaha a bit hard to notice in the dark... but yeah first time ever seeing 3 ep3 in one go. it was nice to see someone actually slowing down and talking rather than just vtec-ing straight away hhahaa.

hahah it never has crossed my mind once racing a fellow ep3 goer.. especially when i got one point left on my license.. dam!
i dont think that ep3 that saw us is on here no1s responded..

[Rai-C]

hello to the ep3 with gold wheels, licence plate ### R who passed me on cabra road

[Nepolian]

hello to the ep3 with gold wheels, licence plate #### R who passed me on cabra road

What a EP3 with gold wheels and "Type R"....how ghay! As if!

[Rai-C]

nope. legit. they looked like some sort of gold wheel/polished lip.. possible bbs lm or lm style? they were rolling i couldn't tell..
and licence plate TYPE R.. custom premium white plates =/

btw george i cant tell if you're being sarcastic or not LOL

[bennjamin]

nope. legit. they looked like some sort of gold wheel/polished lip.. possible bbs lm or lm style? they were rolling i couldn't tell..
and licence plate #### R.. custom premium white plates =/

btw george i cant tell if you're being sarcastic or not LOL



he is just dissin' because the kid stole his ideas !

[Nepolian]

he is just dissin' because the kid stole his ideas !

Nah man, Chrome FTW....

I'm too cheap for custom plates like 'Type R'. I wish I had mates with those plates!?

[SuperSteve]

Nah man, Chrome FTW....

I'm too cheap for custom plates like 'Type R'. I wish I had mates with those plates!?

I love Chrome wheels. Dam I wish I could afford spinners !

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[Perry]

nope. legit. they looked like some sort of gold wheel/polished lip.. possible bbs lm or lm style? they were rolling i couldn't tell..
and licence plate ..... custom premium white plates =/

btw george i cant tell if you're being sarcastic or not LOL

yo yo I didnt know it was you till you turned off and I noticed your wheels.

[Rai-C]

i rolled down the window to say hi, and the lady friend didnt realise i did it to talk to you so she started talking to me about how nice it was outside, by the time i was like 'hey bitch, shuttup i wanna talk to that other guy with the same car' i had already turned off.. women just don't understand =(

[Perry]

i rolled down the window to say hi, and the lady friend didnt realise i did it to talk to you so she started talking to me about how nice it was outside, by the time i was like 'hey bitch, shuttup i wanna talk to that other guy with the same car' i had already turned off.. women just don't understand =(

ahhaah all bro there's always next time.

[damoqupak]

dam! ep3s with blue and now another with gold rimz gotta look sweet..

[hai]

what size bulb for the ep3? and where can i find the goodies???

[JohnO]

what bulbs are you after? parker lights, plate lights, interior lights use t10 bulbs.

[hai]

after HID! h4 ???

[JohnO]

in that case h4's will fit if not look around the headlights for some codes/numbers

[Symphorced]

Hai, I'm going through the same thing at the moment. Got my H4 HID kit however I don't have the stock clamps to hold them in so have ordered them in through Honda - 3 week wait. Stock HID kit was using D2R bulbs so not too sure if the H4s will fit. Will let you know in three weeks time haha.

[Symphorced]

Just spoke with my friend who works as parts interpreter at Honda. He told me that if you are using the OEM clamps to hold in the bulbs then H4 will not fit. You need to get a D2R HID kit.

The HID kit from Honda costs $3-4k. :S

[spookz]

Is anyone running Buddy Club N+ coilovers on their EP3? The installer wasn't able to get the tie rod ends to sit completely into the hole on the coilovers. Hence, I can't use the cotter pin..

Any insight guys?

[RPS.13]

put an extra nut on the end & u'll be fine... add some loctite if you're paranoid about it coming loose.

[hai]

Hai, I'm going through the same thing at the moment. Got my H4 HID kit however I don't have the stock clamps to hold them in so have ordered them in through Honda - 3 week wait. Stock HID kit was using D2R bulbs so not too sure if the H4s will fit. Will let you know in three weeks time haha.

Cheers

[hai]

Has anyone got their ep3 windscreens replaced?? Is it the same windscreens as the EU versions??? And where I could i get it replaced for a good deal? Thanks!

[flubbar]

Has anyone got their ep3 windscreens replaced?? Is it the same windscreens as the EU versions??? And where I could i get it replaced for a good deal? Thanks!

ralph moore in mascot. great guy! $550 is what i paid. he only has one windscreen left last time i had mine changed. supersteve also had his windscreen changed there too.

[Perry]

ralph moore in mascot. great guy! $550 is what i paid. he only has one windscreen left last time i had mine changed. supersteve also had his windscreen changed there too.

You could try O'brien and to answer your question EU civics windscreen dont fit our EP3's.

[spookz]

I had mine replaced at a Campsie Auto Glass for 368 fitted.

[twelve]

i used key's windscreens and cost me $200 (cash job).

Not sure where you are located but Key's operates out of a van so comes to you

[Nepolian]

Keys, back of a van......someones gonna be short a windscreen LOL!!

[Rai-C]

is it windscreen changing season again? happens every 80-90 or so pages of this thread, i've noticed.. then its usually squeaky steering boot season.. then broken mount season, then light bulb replacement season..

so... who wants to come to wakefield on the 29th

[tunacnt]

thats very weird, speak about windshields woke up the other morning and was a huge crack on the driver's side from the very edge (about 20cm in length).

got a quote from o'brien, approx. $450 for supply/fit and they come to me

no idea how it happened!

[Nepolian]

Must be some type of a flaw with the OEM screen. Almost Everyone here has had a screen replaced. RaiC.....don't forget speakers too......"how come I don't have rear speaker" blah blah blah LOL!

[SuperSteve]

Yeah definitely something up with oem screen. Weirddddd. Not as weird as me handing ur ass to u in a round of gokarts !

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[JohnO]

Yeah one day my passenger tweeter decide to pop out, only to show me a broken clip and sillicone everywhere.

[Lukezen27]

Yeah definitely something up with oem screen. Weirddddd. Not as weird as me handing ur ass to u in a round of gokarts !

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So when are we going?

I brought two

[Nepolian]

I bought two as well. So I can whop ur asses twice! And then we can finish off with a Korean BBQ eating comp!

[SuperSteve]

I bought two as well. So I can whop ur asses twice! And then we can finish off with a Korean BBQ eating comp!

Challenge accepted !

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[spookz]

Must be some type of a flaw with the OEM screen. Almost Everyone here has had a screen replaced. RaiC.....don't forget speakers too......"how come I don't have rear speaker" blah blah blah LOL!

Yeah, my OEM windscreen had strange golf ball like ripples inside the glass lol

[hai]

thats very weird, speak about windshields woke up the other morning and was a huge crack on the driver's side from the very edge (about 20cm in length).

got a quote from o'brien, approx. $450 for supply/fit and they come to me

no idea how it happened!

obrien quoted me $538 because "its a rare windscreen" so im going to get it done at campsie for abt 300ish

[JohnO]

I bought two as well. So I can whop ur asses twice! And then we can finish off with a Korean BBQ eating comp!

Challenge accepted! When you guys going?

[Lukezen27]

Challenge accepted! When you guys going?

Probably never coze George is to scared of my skills

[JohnO]

dont worry lets just get straight into kbbq!

[Nepolian]

Challenge accepted !

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On like donkey kong!


Probably never coze George is to scared of my skills

Yet to see proof of this "skill" you're talking about.


dont worry lets just get straight into kbbq!

Always on I say!!

[bennjamin]

Yet to see proof of this "skill" you're talking about.


Been able to hold 9 doughnuts on your knob isnt a skill ! Its a bonus !

[Rai-C]

Been able to hold 9 doughnuts on your knob isnt a skill ! Its a bonus !

you would make a fat girl very happy

[stienerv2]

The recliner knob should be on the inside.

Your seats are exactly the same as mine, however i think the driver seat should have 2 flip tabs. Maybe someone else can confirm this.

[Nepolian]

Both seats should have two flip tabs. Both seats are also interchangeable so u can get even wear out of them. In all they are the same seat. You can even switch the reclining knob around if you wish to.

[RPS.13]

cheers thanks guys...
I had a quick look on car sales shortly after I posted and found some with pics (hence I deleted my first post), all of them had the knobs on the inside... cool they're interchangeable.

[mikool]

Hey guys sorry about the noobie question!! i'm planning to buy a 04 facelift model.... How can i spot if its a jdm or ukm? Thanks

[Philip Lee]

3 eas to spot ones:

1. Check VIN - JDM starts with EP3-1xxxxxx

2. Center dash design around audio is different

3. Speedo runs to 180kmh for JDM while UK cars show mph.

[Lukezen27]

Dyno results and combinations

Close to Stcok JDM PR3 intake snorkel (cold day)
http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_stock_dyno.jpg

Injen intake, kidding header, TRUST B-pipe 2.5" with large Magflow
http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_IHE.jpg

Injen intake, kidding header, TRUST B-pipe 2.5" Heltke.
http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_IHE_haltech[2].jpg