EP3 Type R

[SuperSteve]

gratz luke ! very nice results !

[mikool]

3 eas to spot ones:

1. Check VIN - JDM starts with EP3-1xxxxxx
2. Center dash design around audio is diff
3. Speedo runs to 180kmh for JDM while UK cars show mph.

Thank alot phillip, going to look at this one today hope its good http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9665797&__Qpb=true&Cr=9&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__No=15&__N=1216%201282%204294965322%204294965250%20395%20 414%20898&silo=1011&PriceTo=414&seot=1&PriceFrom=395&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=40&__sid=12721FA379A1

[Philip Lee]

To see if it's a real FL, on the VIN plate it should say ABA-EP3. Pre FL says LA-EP3.

[mikool]

Thanks alot phil. I went to look at it the car is really nice But it not that great condition. When ever i wanr close the bonnet i have to push the gruppe M down and the owner said that it have to get sand and its the same for every ep3 with gruppe M. apart from that im alrights with it , still havent make my decision yet...

[Symphorced]

Thanks alot phil. I went to look at it the car is really nice But it not that great condition. When ever i wanr close the bonnet i have to push the gruppe M down and the owner said that it have to get sand and its the same for every ep3 with gruppe M. apart from that im alrights with it , still havent make my decision yet...

Exact same happens with my Gruppe M. You're able to close it without holding it down but it scrapes it. Definitely has nothing to do with the condition of the car if that's what you're getting at. :p

[Symphorced]

Needing an opinion from everyone here as I'm thinking of getting in on the TODA group buy.

My options are:

TODA header + welded on TODA cat + TODA catback
TODA header (with no cat) + TODA catback

Or the above variations with a different, cheaper, catback - such as the Skunk2 or RM01A.

Thoughts?

[JohnO]

^ only way to deal with the scrubbing from the gruppe m is through cushioning it with thick tape or 3m tape on the bonnet and behind on the replacement scuttle where the top of the intake sits. havent had issues after a good tape down.

Love the rm01a, a great exhaust, felt bottom -mid range pick up combined with gruppe m.

[RPS.13]

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

fixed & upgraded my bulbs to LED's today... T5 I thinks the size is, for future reference.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?140554-Ozhonda-newbie-EP3R-acquired/page5

[SuperSteve]

are u talking about the bonnet scrapping the scoop when u close the bonnet ?? Easy, get a file / sand paper, start filling/sanding the edge that is hitting the bonnet, FIXED ! Part of the installation instructions is that u have to file the scoop if need be

[mikool]

Whats the price range for 2004 fl model?

[JohnO]

are u talking about the bonnet scrapping the scoop when u close the bonnet ?? Easy, get a file / sand paper, start filling/sanding the edge that is hitting the bonnet, FIXED ! Part of the installation instructions is that u have to file the scoop if need be

fack that man! tape is the answer. :)

fl going to go for more than 20 for starters, all depends on conditions mate.

[hai]

Has anyone got their recaros professionally cleaned in sydney ??

[JohnO]

get a steam clean from a good hand car wash place?

[Nepolian]

The other day when I was walking my unicorn and I bumped into this asian dude walking his chihuahua and I was like WTF... He's walking this little weird rat like dog.....does it really need the walk?

[JohnO]

Tell him George.

[Perry]

The other day when I was walking my unicorn and I bumped into this asian dude walking his chihuahua and I was like WTF... He's walking this little weird rat like dog.....does it really need the walk?

LOL George you make me LOL so hard lately!!!!!

[twelve]

hey everyone about to buy a gruppe m through xposed. When others bought one did they also buy the induction hose, is it worth buying as well?

[Nepolian]

I think SuperSteve's got one and he said it roared like a tiger! Or was that one of his gay experience stories, there's so many I get confused. Now he's got one thats as fast as a concord cause A380 do go all that good.

Induction is good as the OEM ones are prone to split.

[Philip Lee]

Induction is good as the OEM ones are prone to split.

x 2. i'd get it with Gruppe M.

[JohnO]

My oem tube splitted on me from too much spirited driving, Steves has a custom metal tube that beast!

[SuperSteve]

I think SuperSteve's got one and he said it roared like a tiger! Or was that one of his gay experience stories, there's so many I get confused. Now he's got one thats as fast as a concord cause A380 do go all that good.

Induction is good as the OEM ones are prone to split.

shh george ! i thought we agreed we wouldnt mention anything ! doh` ! and CORRECT ! i DID (somebody gots it ! ) have the sfs induction hose, fit perfect and it is more tougher then the stock induction hose. HOWEVER using this sfs induction hose u loose the benefit of clamping the radiator hose to it as u could do with the stock oem induction hose but MEH ! i think i gained 25kws low range from it ??


My oem tube splitted on me from too much spirited driving, Steves has a custom metal tube that beast!

you hoon ! ! just get some duct tape and good as new :D

[JohnO]

Yeah....that was my first attempt after i couldnt wait around for resin to dry so i cutted a milk carton up and wrapped it with duct tape around the hole. Good as new :)

[Rai-C]

haha i've split mine twice also! duct tape ftw!!!

[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, anyone got some spare oem wheel nuts they want to get rid off? I bought my car with aftermarket ones and want to go to the track, i hear it's not a good combination lol

[Philip Lee]

Hey guys, anyone got some spare oem wheel nuts they want to get rid off? I bought my car with aftermarket ones and want to go to the track, i hear it's not a good combination lol

hey matt, saw your car at JDMST meet on Tuesday but never seen you around your car.

i spotted you have red wheels nuts on your wheels. if you want suitable nuts, just go to any tyre shops. they will be able to fix you up. there is nothing special about the OEM nuts.

[white_ep3_civic]

Hey guys, anyone got some spare oem wheel nuts they want to get rid off? I bought my car with aftermarket ones and want to go to the track, i hear it's not a good combination lol

What's the issue with tracking your car with aftermarket wheel nuts?

[mattatnoosa]

hey matt, saw your car at JDMST meet on Tuesday but never seen you around your car.

i spotted you have red wheels nuts on your wheels. if you want suitable nuts, just go to any tyre shops. they will be able to fix you up. there is nothing special about the OEM nuts.

I saw a cw fl ep3r, but was looking for a panda one! I saw you around your car, just as you were getting into it and drove off lol, next time I'll make sure to hang around mine for a bit lol

[Mugen_B16B]

pretty sure shouldnt make to much of a diff running with the red ones matt, i might still have stock ones somewhere if u want em

[Philip Lee]

What's the issue with tracking your car with aftermarket wheel nuts?

OEM nuts usually have diff design to aftermarket nuts. They are not interchangeable as they won't sit and secured properly otherwise.

There was a long discuss thread on this subject on Ozhonda. U can search it if you want the detail.

[mattatnoosa]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?89126-Alloy-Lug-Nut-Dangers

[bennjamin]

oem are acorn style ( rounded bottom ) - and generally only suit steelies or OEM rims. Some aftermarket rims DO have this rounded seating.....but most are TAPERED ( 45 degree angle) thats where aftermarket lugnuts come in

[Poeter]

Has anyone done valve clearance of the ep3?

I'm curious to find out if the specification from JDM K20A would be any different to the UKDM K20A2 or AUDM K20A2.

While doing valve clearance, anyone think it would be a good idea to change valve stem seals while the rock cover is open??

[Nepolian]

To do the seals u need to remove to cams and valve springs. May aswell get some upgraded springs and cams whilst ur at it!

[Poeter]

To do the seals u need to remove to cams and valve springs. May aswell get some upgraded springs and cams whilst ur at it!

LOL sounds like an idea but more $$$ and more research needs to be done.

[Twest]

What do you guys think of painting my car pearl white. The colour that the newer dc5's come in.??

[bennjamin]

LOL sounds like an idea but more $$$ and more research needs to be done.

Well it's the exact same comparison as to what you stated lol.......
Cheap easy job vs more expensive harder job !
Removing the valve cover is a 2 min job. Properly doing your valve guides is easy - just need to wait around 4 hrs for the engine to cool down , pass the feeler thru each lobe , tighten if needed then chuck the cam cover back on and u are away ! Still , it's a job that needs to be done every so often and rarely mechanics will do it.

[bennjamin]

What do you guys think of painting my car pearl white. The colour that the newer dc5's come in.??

Nah. I'd really like to see a ep3 in a racy rare kind of colour tho. Green or blue or perhaps yellow !?

[Nepolian]

What do you guys think of painting my car pearl white. The colour that the newer dc5's come in.??

Why? LOL!

[SuperSteve]

Why? LOL!

i want matt black all over my car

[JohnO]

i want a gunmetal grey all over my car.

[Poeter]

i want a gunmetal grey all over my car.

No worries. Ask Victor to supply the paint and Grant to do a DIY paint job for you since you folks so close together =P

[JohnO]

LOL why not man get the whole ep owners of sw to come over and do the paint job!

[stienerv2]

The south-west connection Yo! lol

Any of you guys got those dents out yet?

[Rai-C]

i told twest to paint his car urban titanium, that browny CR-V colour.. yum lol.

[NightRyder]

What about chrome silver? :p

[Twest]

i told twest to paint his car urban titanium, that browny CR-V colour.. yum lol.

broo its like a poo colour. :(

[Twest]

how about imola orange, the nsx colour. ?

[JohnO]

What about chrome silver? :p

Do it Paul!

[Nepolian]

i told twest to paint his car urban titanium, that browny CR-V colour.. yum lol.


broo its like a poo colour. :(

I'd go there! funny enough I have thought of that colour. Shitty on CRV but as a colour its alright!

[Twest]

I'd go there! funny enough I have thought of that colour. Shitty on CRV but as a colour its alright!

I was thinking a dark purple possibly with the white wheels, as a more extravagant choice.

[Rai-C]

I'd go there! funny enough I have thought of that colour. Shitty on CRV but as a colour its alright!

SEE! haha i dont know if its the same colour but i've seen alot of FG2's in america with that bronzey metallic colour, i actually really like it.. set off with some shadow chromey polished lip wheels.. yum usdm <3

[Rai-C]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2dqq4y1.jpg

correction: its called galaxy grey metallic

[Perry]

Is that the standard colour on the Integra Type S?

[Rai-C]

Is that the standard colour on the Integra Type S?

type s colour is magnesium metallic.. very similar though

[NightRyder]

Do it Paul!

I don't think it's allowed here...safety concern for other drivers. :)

[bennjamin]

just some quick questions


1. S2000 same front brake pads as EP3 (same caliper) ? What shares the REAR brake pad part number ?!
2. Acura RSX type S = same K20a2 motor as our EP3 ?

Reason I ask is im ordering some parts on teh internetz and need to know !

thanks

[sangyz]

yours not jdm ep3? jdm ep3 is Just K20A. european ep3 is k20a2 same motor as RSX type S

[bennjamin]

yours not jdm ep3? jdm ep3 is Just K20A. european ep3 is k20a2 same motor as RSX type S

I have a jdm ep3 - While the engine number isnt the same alot of the parts are ! Just asking what part numbers and parts are same

[Rai-C]

hi ben, to my knowledge, front brakes are shared with the s2k, rear brakes are shared with the dc5.. they should be the same part number
and the K20A isnt the same as the DC5S from the states... but it depends what parts you were getting, alot of stuff is interchangable between K-series?

[flubbar]

No worries. Ask Victor to supply the paint and Grant to do a DIY paint job for you since you folks so close together =P

lol...what?! when did i agree to DIY paint job for ppl? o.0?

[SuperSteve]

lol...what?! when did i agree to DIY paint job for ppl? o.0?

since u layed eyes on him

[Lukezen27]

since u layed eyes on him

Come to the The Creek tonight big girl?

[SuperSteve]

Come to the The Creek tonight big girl?

hehe not 2night mate got plans and fark its to hot bro !

[Lukezen27]

hehe not 2night mate got plans and fark its to hot bro !

What 1/4 miles did you get Steve?

I got 14.2 with a crap 2.3 60F

Was getting 2.2 60F all night too...

For 41C on track that times not to bad but I was hoping for flat 14 in this heat

[spookz]

CW EP3 parked in the middle of Olympic Boulevard having a photo session? Had a few stickers on the rear windscreen..

[Rai-C]

how many stickers? fuuuuu must be a fast car.

[JohnO]

seen an ep with heaps of spoon stickers on the rears. plenty kwatw's brah

[SuperSteve]

What 1/4 miles did you get Steve?

I got 14.2 with a crap 2.3 60F

Was getting 2.2 60F all night too...

For 41C on track that times not to bad but I was hoping for flat 14 in this heat

best ive ever done was 14 flat with intake exhaust i think. Or just intake i cant remember this is prob close to 2 years now. Last night would have been hard to get a good time, so bloody hot. U still on the kumo tyres bro ??

[Lukezen27]

best ive ever done was 14 flat with intake exhaust i think. Or just intake i cant remember this is prob close to 2 years now. Last night would have been hard to get a good time, so bloody hot. U still on the kumo tyres bro ??


Yeah still on the hard a fok kumos

Sitll managed 2.2 60F with this shit :)

[bradb16a]

hay guys has anyone got a shift boot laying around they want to get ride of pm :)

[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, I'm at a bit of a crossroads, I'm wondering what sort of power we can get out of the EP3's? I know that they arent bad from factory, but I do love civics, and am wondering with pretty reasonable mods, I/H/E, KPRO, a good tune (hipower?) maybe some more mods? what sort of figures I could expect?

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, I'm at a bit of a crossroads, I'm wondering what sort of power we can get out of the EP3's? I know that they arent bad from factory, but I do love civics, and am wondering with pretty reasonable mods, I/H/E, KPRO, a good tune (hipower?) maybe some more mods? what sort of figures I could expect?

If you're gonna use Hipower to do the mods for you, then its best to ask them....

Generally speaking;

Stock: 115-120kwatw

I/H/E: 125-130kwatw

Many brands out therein all three combos, but will all net you similar gains. Not gonna get into a brand battle here about which is best. You'd expect to spend anywhere between $2000-$4000 varying from used/new etc....

I/H/E KPRO/HALTEC: 130-140kwatw

Properly tuned and there is lots to gain mid range. $2000-$2500 depending on dealer/tuner, used/new etc....

CAMS: 140-150kwatw

Again, many brands to choose here. $1500-$3000 fitted. Some will need supporting mods like H/D tensioner, valve springs, retainers etc add $200-$1500 on top.

After this you'd be expecting to open the wallet for a build. Like a stroker kit, K24, turbo or supercharger. Argument is endless so don't start on whats best.

My best advice is work to a budget and with a builder/tuner or you may be very disappointed.

[SuperSteve]

If you're gonna use Hipower to do the mods for you, then its best to ask them....

Generally speaking;

Stock: 115-120kwatw

I/H/E: 125-130kwatw

Many brands out therein all three combos, but will all net you similar gains. Not gonna get into a brand battle here about which is best. You'd expect to spend anywhere between $2000-$4000 varying from used/new etc....

I/H/E KPRO/HALTEC: 130-140kwatw

Properly tuned and there is lots to gain mid range. $2000-$2500 depending on dealer/tuner, used/new etc....

CAMS: 140-150kwatw

Again, many brands to choose here. $1500-$3000 fitted. Some will need supporting mods like H/D tensioner, valve springs, retainers etc add $200-$1500 on top.

After this you'd be expecting to open the wallet for a build. Like a stroker kit, K24, turbo or supercharger. Argument is endless so don't start on whats best.

My best advice is work to a budget and with a builder/tuner or you may be very disappointed.

hehehe mods like them can cost u heaps of #### dollars :D

[JohnO]

$_$ glad i stopped at i/e then bought a bike which took a whole in my savings =(

[SuperSteve]

$_$ glad i stopped at i/e then bought a bike which took a whole in my savings =(

soft ! !

Minus 1000 street cred points ! !

[Perry]

$_$ glad i stopped at i/e then bought a bike which took a whole in my savings =(

Welcome to the bike side John...

[mattatnoosa]

hey guys, i have sqeaking noise beneath my seats when i turn in the car, anyone had it before? just some wd-40?

[twelve]

$_$ glad i stopped at i/e then bought a bike which took a whole in my savings =(

i did the opposite bought the bike then the car.

you cant beat the bike for bang for buck!

[Philip Lee]

hey guys, i have sqeaking noise beneath my seats when i turn in the car, anyone had it before? just some wd-40?

where is the noise coming from? are the bolts on the rails done up?

[JohnO]

i did the opposite bought the bike then the car.

you cant beat the bike for bang for buck!

weekend riding :) , now just gotta get my p's its been nearly a year now on my l's...

[mattatnoosa]

new question!

I love my civic, but was passenger in an integra the other day and loved the feel of it, seats lower, better handling etc, im wondering, can we get custom seat rails? and how much of a distance does coilovers or a decent suspension set up make to the ep3? dc2r/dc5r comparable?

[JohnO]

Matt rps13 has a ep3 thread which he keeps updating and i recently saw him do a rail swap and it was a good 5cm drop which is pretty lowwwww, its in the introductory forum. The suspension is pretty good i reckon from factory, the dc2r is a rawer car than the 5r/ep, nearly went deaf in my mates dc2r on the hwy and couldnt even hear the radio lol.

[Rai-C]

B-series VTEC sound > K-series VTEC sound imho. Much more agressive crossover!

[SuperSteve]

B-series VTEC sound > K-series VTEC sound imho. Much more agressive crossover!

no way ! k series is better. U just gotta hear it with the right intake !

[JohnO]

no way ! k series is better. U just gotta hear it with the right intake !

All you need to hear is Steve's intake, heaps of street cred there. :D

[Nepolian]

K-series VTEC sound > B-series VTEC sound! Cause it doesn't need sound to be fast!

[Nepolian]

Me around the track:

http://i55.tinypic.com/zjidn6.jpg

Steve:

http://i52.tinypic.com/1z6yy6f.jpg

[SuperSteve]

yeah yeah george we will just see what happens next track day ok mate :P also on the go kart track aswell

[JohnO]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/jamez_kerry/calm-down.jpg

[bennjamin]

God you lot are like d series owners. All talk of mods n power but hardly anyone ever actually races or drags !

[Nepolian]

My radio control car > All Hondas

[Mugen_B16B]

best ive ever done was 14 flat with intake exhaust i think. Or just intake i cant remember this is prob close to 2 years now. Last night would have been hard to get a good time, so bloody hot. U still on the kumo tyres bro ??

u could of easily broke into 13's, i did 14 flat with just intake ku31 at 22psi

[Nepolian]

u could of easily broke into 13's, i did 14 flat with just intake ku31 at 22psi

13.9 SRI and 2.5 catback.....

[bennjamin]

13.9 SRI and 2.5 catback.....

that was circa 2008/9 right ? recall our race between my b18 eg , lukes gay turboed cheating machine and your ep.
What MPH , 60ft etc ?

[Nepolian]

that was circa 2008/9 right ? recall our race between my b18 eg , lukes gay turboed cheating machine and your ep.
What MPH , 60ft etc ?

That was the first time we went.....Dec 07 if I remember correctly!

See if I can find the slip for it. You should have it. It was against you B18 EG if I recall :)

[bennjamin]

blue or white ? cant remember lol. Anyway 'twas the good times.

so why is Luke still going crap with the same mods and a slower 60ft lol

[Nepolian]

blue or white ? cant remember lol. Anyway 'twas the good times.

so why is Luke still going crap with the same mods and a slower 60ft lol

The white one! lols

We should put a time sheet and mod database to the front of a thread.

[Lukezen27]

god you lot are like d series owners. All talk of mods n power but hardly anyone ever actually races or drags !

yeah!!!


blue or white ? cant remember lol. Anyway 'twas the good times.

so why is Luke still going crap with the same mods and a slower 60ft lol

Double Yeah!!

Cheap rubber and coilovers make a massive difference

[Symphorced]

Anyone else hate how the engine bay is extremely cramped? :p

Attempting to adjust headlights - could someone please post a picture of the nut which I'm supposed to turn? Had a search but couldn't find anything. The ones on international forums seemed different?

[JohnO]

yes the bay is too tight man, stubby fingers :( ,built for the jap hands!

[Poeter]

Yup no room man. I was planning to fit a oil catch tank but realised there is no decent room to mount the thing.

[c1v1c]

Me around the track:

http://i55.tinypic.com/zjidn6.jpg

Steve:

http://i52.tinypic.com/1z6yy6f.jpg


yeah yeah george we will just see what happens next track day ok mate :P also on the go kart track aswell

you 2 make me laugh.. do yonot remember this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8V4cmqmXK8

[skyfrank85]

hi,

i was just wondering, for the ep3r, can i use the motul type 2 LSD gear oil 75W90 for the gearbox? reason i ask, on the motul recommend book, its says 80W90 for the gearbox, but motul dont have it for sale.

also it's better to use 10w40 or 5w40 for the engine oil?

thanks for any advis

[JohnO]

hi,

i was just wondering, for the ep3r, can i use the motul type 2 LSD gear oil 75W90 for the gearbox? reason i ask, on the motul recommend book, its says 80W90 for the gearbox, but motul dont have it for sale.

also it's better to use 10w40 or 5w40 for the engine oil?

thanks for any advis

no gud brother, the gb oil from motul is alittle too hardcore my suggestion is castrol syntrans i think it was 75w something, running that in mine and its very smooth and quick. however engine oil ive stuck to motul 10w40 300v felt a big difference when i first had that put in compared to the anglomoil 10-40. my $0.02

[stienerv2]

For the Motul gearbox oil, that grade is fine. Theres not much difference in the 75 or 80 since its only for cold start or winter temperatures. I am using 75w90 motylgear oil and it needs to be warm up a little bit before normal use. You can avoid this with Honda MTF because those motul oils are design for more of a racing use.

5w30 is more suited for sportier cars like ours but you can go for a thicker grade like 10w40 for summer.

[skyfrank85]

i am more prefer motul 10w 40, as i use it in my b18, happy with it, but not sure should i use 5w40 or not, as car will be daily and will no be use on drag or track. 5w40 is what the book recommend

[damoqupak]

has anyone had to get a new set of keys before?
if so what did you do?

[Nepolian]

has anyone had to get a new set of keys before?
if so what did you do?

Step 1: Take keys to locksmith (Mr Minute) etc.....

Step 2: Say, "Can I have this key cut".

Step 3: Pay $10.

Step 4: Take key for use.

[Rai-C]

anybody reckon i could use a DC5 injen intake in our car with a little bit of modification? lol a friend of mine has a spare one lying around and i was wondering if it was even worth trying.

[Nepolian]

anybody reckon i could use a DC5 injen intake in our car with a little bit of modification? lol a friend of mine has a spare one lying around and i was wondering if it was even worth trying.

PM lukezen, he just fitted one!

[JohnO]

i am more prefer motul 10w 40, as i use it in my b18, happy with it, but not sure should i use 5w40 or not, as car will be daily and will no be use on drag or track. 5w40 is what the book recommend

daily i reckon motul 10-40 would be good enough, just not the gb oil well if you do track it maybe use it but other than that either honda mtf or castrol not a bad brand bang for buck yo!

[Rai-C]

PM lukezen, he just fitted one!

yay i will, thanks!

[damoqupak]

Step 1: Take keys to locksmith (Mr Minute) etc.....

Step 2: Say, "Can I have this key cut".

Step 3: Pay $10.

Step 4: Take key for use.

lol not what i meant.. Ive lost my keys and dont have a spare set so i need a new set of keys.. in other words no keys no car :[
I'll try a honda dealer see what they say..

[Nepolian]

lol not what i meant.. Ive lost my keys and dont have a spare set so i need a new set of keys.. in other words no keys no car :[
I'll try a honda dealer see what they say..

Honda will say...did you bring your credit card with lots of credits?

or you can go to a locksmith and they can re-key your door lock which will in turn be the same as the ignition etc....ring around, you'll be surprised at the price variations!

Hard way to learn about only having 1 key huh?

[damoqupak]

Honda will say...did you bring your credit card with lots of credits?

or you can go to a locksmith and they can re-key your door lock which will in turn be the same as the ignition etc....ring around, you'll be surprised at the price variations!

Hard way to learn about only having 1 key huh?

yep it is a hard way to learn.. I'll call around and find out.... Vodka is no1s friend..

cheers Nep

[JohnO]

its hard having 1 key too well i trusted my sister to mind it for me at the store incase my car ever goes off and im not around, been looking for that spare key and remote for months now...

[SuperSteve]

oem gbox oil isnt that bad imo. I use it everytime i tracked and it held up nicely

[Poeter]

oem gbox oil isnt that bad imo. I use it everytime i tracked and it held up nicely

Same. OEM gb oil works best for me.

[damoqupak]

Same. OEM gb oil works best for me.

me too i tried others and im sticking with the OEM..

anyone know whats the code on the key?
apart from ripping the lock out whats the best way to find out?

[Rai-C]

+1 on lukezen being a cool guy. just saying.

no heterosexuality intended at all.

[damoqupak]

has anyone had to bust open into their drivers side door?
i noticed there are 3 screws on the end is that all thats needed to open the door and access the lock?

[JohnO]

There's likes 2-3 screws when you take the silver cover off, pull the under handle off and there's 3-4 screws. Once you've gotten that out unclip the bottom first working your way up the sides. Unplug the window switch, push the plastic lock out so you can take the metal cable up.

[damoqupak]

There's likes 2-3 screws when you take the silver cover off, pull the under handle off and there's 3-4 screws. Once you've gotten that out unclip the bottom first working your way up the sides. Unplug the window switch, push the plastic lock out so you can take the metal cable up.

cheers Johno I'll try that

[skyfrank85]

ep3 wheel, does anyone has the wheel on their ep3r with 8.5 and +30? how does it look?, do u need to work on something to make the wheel fit nicely?

[Nepolian]

ep3 wheel, does anyone has the wheel on their ep3r with 8.5 and +30? how does it look?, do u need to work on something to make the wheel fit nicely?

Abit too big I believe! Will need to work on bigger guards or 5 degree neg.

[skyfrank85]

Abit too big I believe! Will need to work on bigger guards or 5 degree neg.

how about 8 +35 in 17?

[Nepolian]

how about 8 +35 in 17?

That would be pretty much spot on, may need a tad guard roll if front is lowered.

[skyfrank85]

That would be pretty much spot on, may need a tad guard roll if front is lowered.

haha thanks man, better play safe

[JohnO]

I've played around with 17 8.5+35 love it, clears full steering lock both sides and sits pretty good on stock height. However you'll have to get your guards rolled if lowered more than an inch or two.

Damo did you manage to get the door off?

[mattatnoosa]

Hey guys, I love s2krazy's wheels he's selling, 17" Gold Advan RG's

Here are the specs
17 x 7.5 +48
17 x 8.5 +50
5x114.3

Now I'm pretty sure the offset won't work? Am I right? I love the design and colour, Ann ep3 friendly alternatives?

I know the stud pattern is fine but

[RPS.13]

ep3 wheel, does anyone has the wheel on their ep3r with 8.5 and +30? how does it look?, do u need to work on something to make the wheel fit nicely?

17x8 +37 (unknown tyre size)
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x837advanrsrz.jpg?t=1297165878

17x8.5 +32 (205/40's)
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x853220540.jpg?t=1297165982
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x853220540a.jpg?t=1297165831
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/derek_civic_4723.jpg?t=1297166411

[JohnO]

well our offset is 45 stock, i'd personally go for an offest 30<x<40 for abit of lip :) , too low you might have clearance issues?

[Philip Lee]

Hey guys, I love s2krazy's wheels he's selling, 17" Gold Advan RG's

Here are the specs
17 x 7.5 +48
17 x 8.5 +50
5x114.3

Now I'm pretty sure the offset won't work? Am I right? I love the design and colour, Ann ep3 friendly alternatives?

7.8 + 48 is fine but offset is slightly weak for the back
8.5 + 50 might have clearance issue. best to try it on.

[white_ep3_civic]

Spotted my old EP3 today in botany. Has purple rims. I want another one lol

[mattatnoosa]

7.8 + 48 is fine but offset is slightly weak for the back
8.5 + 50 might have clearance issue. best to try it on.

I'm not brilliant with working out offsets, but does this mean, they will be to wide? or tuck into the car too much, as I want something that comes out a little more.

[Symphorced]

17x8 +37 (unknown tyre size)
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x837advanrsrz.jpg?t=1297165878


Anyone know what this diffuser is? I want!

[Rai-C]

door window seals.. anybody got the hookup?

[Philip Lee]

I'm not brilliant with working out offsets, but does this mean, they will be to wide? or tuck into the car too much, as I want something that comes out a little more.

stock wheels are 7" wide +45, so being 7.5 or 8.5 means the extra width needs to go either inside, outside or a combination of both. this depends on the offset.

8.5 + 50 means 24mm less inside clearance and extended 14mm on the outside. not sure if it will clear the suspension on the inside since the stock front coil spings are huge. you might want it for the back tho.

7.5 + 48 means 9mm less inside and 3mm more outside which isn't a huge improvement over stock.

[mattatnoosa]

Anyone know what this diffuser is? I want!

+1 lol

[JohnO]

door window seals.. anybody got the hookup?

Got my replacement from IMG, which door is it? I can hook you up with a driver side window frame sill is that the one your after? I got a spare.

[stienerv2]

If Rai-C doesnt need the driver ones, can i grab em instead?

[whoosh!]

is the front lower control arms interchangable with dc5 or EU?

[JohnO]

If Rai-C doesnt need the driver ones, can i grab em instead?

yeah man, cause now im after the driver side ones but i dont know the part #, windows abit squeaky well sounds like its going to shatter.

[Rai-C]

yesss i need the driver side ones! ill grab em off ya johno! what did u want for em? :)

[Rai-C]

its the one that guides and seals the window right?

[JohnO]

yeah the ones that guide it going up and down, thats the one your after right?

[Poeter]

interesting, where do you get it from? img was it?

[Rai-C]

yep that one.. do you have the top seal too?

[Rai-C]

thread page #888 lol hi asians

[JohnO]

yeah got it from img, its a one piece seal the one thats underneath where the visors connecting. i'll take a photo for you of the seal tonight cause im at work atm.

[Mugen_B16B]

Anyone know what this diffuser is? I want!

honda optional rear lip from the states, think its like 200-250usd some of the boys from there quoted?

[Symphorced]

honda optional rear lip from the states, think its like 200-250usd some of the boys from there quoted?

Looks so much better than the standard rear lip. Nothing on eBay - so only place is to get it through Honda America?

[twelve]

Hey all looking to buy some headers. can someone tell me the difference between these 2 - Any suggestions on which I should get?

http://www.kiddracing.com/site/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&category_id=3&flypage=flypage.tpl&manufacturer_id=2&page=shop.product_details&product_id=20&Itemid=68&vmcchk=1&Itemid=68

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Civic-Integra-R-TriY-Race-Header-KiddRACING-02-06-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439d8aaa5cQQitemZ29040 5919324QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[damoqupak]

I've played around with 17 8.5+35 love it, clears full steering lock both sides and sits pretty good on stock height. However you'll have to get your guards rolled if lowered more than an inch or two.

Damo did you manage to get the door off?

hey Johno not yet im trying it this morning got the day off.
I'll let you know..

[Emre_2144]

Hey guys, my mrs bought an 05 ep3 from IMG a few weeks ago. The car is great we're loving it and feels like a luxury car compared to my s2000 haha. I've got a spare taillight with a slight crack in it, anyone know if it's worth anything if i try to sell it?

[damoqupak]

seems like it does have to be programmed. i honestly cant believe it.. the key from what i remember was small as in the end black thing and solid i honestly doubt it had a chip and when i rang Honda they also said it had no chip..

the locksmith cut the key but wont start.. f%$!

[damoqupak]

btw those pics of the black EP3 look sick!

[JohnO]

seems like it does have to be programmed. i honestly cant believe it.. the key from what i remember was small as in the end black thing and solid i honestly doubt it had a chip and when i rang Honda they also said it had no chip..

the locksmith cut the key but wont start.. f%$!
when i bought the car gavin gave me spare one that it just looked an ordinary key nothing special and it worked on the car... maybe the locksmith did a shonky job?

[Poeter]

Won't start as in the key won't turn??

If it is not turning then the key has not been cut properly as Johno advised.

[JohnO]

Rai c -
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/ohhep3r/IMG_0389.jpg

got 2 for 100 so 50?




site for part numbers +diagrams if people havent already found a site for part numbers. http://www.hondapartsnow.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?catalogID=58&productID=4&yearID=20&doorID=2&gradeID=456&areaID=2&transmissionID=3&originID=-1&colorLabelIDs=-1&colorLabelID=-1&sectionID=7&idAndImageID=10207%20463716&isBigPicture=False&pageName=Front%20Seat%20%28L.%29

[Poeter]

Rai c -
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/ohhep3r/IMG_0389.jpg

got 2 for 100 so 50?

I'll buy the other one if no one has placed dibs on it. lol

[JohnO]

lol thats the only one ive got left, used one for the door.

but! part #s for that rubber

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?catalogID=58&productID=4&yearID=20&doorID=2&gradeID=456&areaID=2&transmissionID=3&originID=-1&colorLabelIDs=-1&colorLabelID=-1&sectionID=7&idAndImageID=10203%20463809&isBigPicture=False&pageName=Pillar%20Garnish

strange thing is that the bag Gavin gave me its got 72235-s5s-e01 which is the right door. says on the site its for the left door, searched that on the site and its there but i cant find it... only ones there are these:

72315-S5S-E01
72355-S5S-E01

[Poeter]

Yea I tried that website a while ago when I wanted to buy a PCV valve. However, after reading their FAQ, they don't ship internationally.



9. Q: Can you ship to my country?
A: We only ship to the 50 United States

[JohnO]

yeah just wanted to get the part number then goto my auto spares shop to order it in, cause honda parts centre is really useless...

[Poeter]

Cool. So who is your auto spares centre ?

[JohnO]

its like in canley vale, sackville road place is call ozi auto spares cause the peterwarren dealer didnt have shit for me when i was looking for the oem intake tube so i brought mine to the shop and they called up honda hq? got me the part next day

[Rai-C]

hey johno i just got one the other day from gavin.. couldnt stand my window rattling all the effing time and not being able to freely put my window up and down as i pleased haha so i guess the seal is up for grabs!

[av90]

does IMG have a website or phone number i can contact them by? i cant seem to google their website....

thanks johno for the part numbers

[JohnO]

http://www.internationalmotorgroup.com.au/

av90 im not 100% sure on the part numbers from the site cause for pillar garnish theres 2 rubber seals one inside the door that holds the window and the other is around the rim of the door so it doesnt get water inside your car.

[bennjamin]

Sigh


Got an issue with the ep - thought it was a bad swaybar endlink.....replaced both sides today with brand new oem parts. Still does it....

Steering or suspension makes a clunk at different situations. Either sharp turning while stationary , felt thru the floor when hitting bumps and also the clunk is heard in the rhs suspension when turning and hitting a bump.
I believe this issue is directly related to a big pothole hit while in qld a month ago.

Everything is tight - only noticeable thing is that the spring (stock) can be slightly moved in it's perch. shouldn't be able to in my past experiences !

Any thoughts ?

[SuperSteve]

Sigh


Got an issue with the ep - thought it was a bad swaybar endlink.....replaced both sides today with brand new oem parts. Still does it....

Steering or suspension makes a clunk at different situations. Either sharp turning while stationary , felt thru the floor when hitting bumps and also the clunk is heard in the rhs suspension when turning and hitting a bump.
I believe this issue is directly related to a big pothole hit while in qld a month ago.

Everything is tight - only noticeable thing is that the spring (stock) can be slightly moved in it's perch. shouldn't be able to in my past experiences !

Any thoughts ?

I had a similar issue long time ago. End up being 1 quarter of a turn on a control arm bolt. When I can get to my car ill take a pic n show u the exact bolt

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[Rai-C]

funny that.. my rear drivers side swaybar endlink.. one of the bolts somehow went missing, now the braket kinda just hangs there =/ makes a popping sound when there's more pressure towards the rear drivers side wheel (is. when i go up a drive way or a speed bump) it's only been like that for a day or two.. at first i thought i popped my tyre, lucky i went to get that checked cos there was a nail in my rear drivers side tyre.. but yeah, is it safe to be driving around with the rear sway like that?

[bennjamin]

Not safe
Get it fixed asap

Come over to my place I got alot of spare Honda bolts free of charge :-)

[Rai-C]

is it safe to ask where chuck norris lives? lol pm me! i just need that one bolt, i'll shout you coffee and a free hang out with meeeee lol could use some good advice from a seasoned honda veteran!

[i-vtec]

are you on stock suspension ? or coilovers?

[Rai-C]

^ who are you referring to i-vtec? i'm running stock sussy, my dp is photoshopped for droppedness lol

[Lukezen27]

I broke something at the Drags last night

Can't work out what though

Crazy vibrations going down the gears but only sometimes

[bennjamin]

gosh luke. Smashed something but did u smash times ?
You might of ripped a mount or lower control arm bush....



BTW RE my problem - fixed the issue guys of the clunking.....was both RHS lower control arm bolts were loose ( considerably ) . tightened to about 100nm ( 98nm honda spec) and all good.

[Lukezen27]

gosh luke. Smashed something but did u smash times ?
You might of ripped a mount or lower control arm bush....



BTW RE my problem - fixed the issue guys of the clunking.....was both RHS lower control arm bolts were loose ( considerably ) . tightened to about 100nm ( 98nm honda spec) and all good.


crap 14.1

Still 30c on there though

need to wait for 20c :)

[i-vtec]

^ who are you referring to i-vtec? i'm running stock sussy, my dp is photoshopped for droppedness lol

forgot to quote.

i was referring to benjammin's post in regards to his sussy problem.

[SuperSteve]

gosh luke. Smashed something but did u smash times ?
You might of ripped a mount or lower control arm bush....


BTW RE my problem - fixed the issue guys of the clunking.....was both RHS lower control arm bolts were loose ( considerably ) . tightened to about 100nm ( 98nm honda spec) and all good.

Nice !

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[twelve]

received and installed my gruppe m tonight.... o my i still havent stopped smiling, it screams like a banshee once vtec kicks in

now i just have to get headers and throw it on the dyno. Can Hanney's remap the stock computer?

[flubbar]

now i just have to get headers and throw it on the dyno. Can Hanney's remap the stock computer?

lol...doesn't hanny's give you a lecture if u want to take to him about mods? =P

[SuperSteve]

lol...doesn't hanny's give you a lecture if u want to take to him about mods? =P

Indeed n once rob starts it never stops hehe

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[SuperSteve]

crap 14.1

Still 30c on there though

need to wait for 20c :)

Get new rubber Luke ! I bet ur getting heaps of wheel spin off the mark with ur current rubber ! Or ya want the Sydney HK to come down n show u how its done aye ;) ill get a 15 for sure ! Epic fail I am bahaha

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[tunacnt]

doh! took car in for a service yesterday and found out my engine mounts are screwed !

what are peoples opinions on stock and hasport mounts ?

are the hasport worth the bucks ?

[Mugen_B16B]

get mugens man, hasports just get annoying sometimes with the vibration but u get used to it but mugens arent that much more exxy, and it pretty much feels like stock but strong as 60a

[Mugen_B16B]

I broke something at the Drags last night

Can't work out what though

Crazy vibrations going down the gears but only sometimes

same prob, found out it was rear mount and front mount

[JohnO]

get mugens man, hasports just get annoying sometimes with the vibration but u get used to it but mugens arent that much more exxy, and it pretty much feels like stock but strong as 60a

how much more exy is the mugen mounts?

[tunacnt]

how much more exy is the mugen mounts?

they're listed for around 500 (from memory) @ jdmconcept

[twelve]

lol...doesn't hanny's give you a lecture if u want to take to him about mods? =P

so they can do it though?

[JohnO]

received and installed my gruppe m tonight.... o my i still havent stopped smiling, it screams like a banshee once vtec kicks in

now i just have to get headers and throw it on the dyno. Can Hanney's remap the stock computer?

i think its best to consult toda?

[Lukezen27]

Get new rubber Luke ! I bet ur getting heaps of wheel spin off the mark with ur current rubber ! Or ya want the Sydney HK to come down n show u how its done aye ;) ill get a 15 for sure ! Epic fail I am bahaha

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Yeah still using the same crap rubber that came with the car but I'm still managing 2.2 60 Footers close to every run :)

Just waiting on some crisp winter air!


same prob, found out it was rear mount and front mount

Destroyed drivers side engine mount!! that oil fills one

[Perry]

Dont worry Luke normal to bust your driver side mount it mean your too hectic on your shifting hehehe

[SuperSteve]

Be Aggressive, Be Be Aggressive ! !

[JohnO]

im not hectic enough im still running oem mounts.

[Mugen_B16B]

Yeah still using the same crap rubber that came with the car but I'm still managing 2.2 60 Footers close to every run :)

Just waiting on some crisp winter air!



Destroyed drivers side engine mount!! that oil fills one

4got bout that one to, first one to notice, but later down when u change ur mounts, make sure to change ur front mount, i kept getting a big knocking noises everytime i flat shift cause the front mount becomes the weaker one in the 4 mounts and when u purchase new mounts u only get 3

[Nepolian]

So which intake is the best for the EP3?

[PeppeX]

My gear knob is looking a bit dull. Tried to search how to polish it but they are all chrome finish. Just wondering if any of you guys know how to make the gear knob look like new again (brushed finish).

[JohnO]

metal polish by mothers?

[SuperSteve]

So which intake is the best for the EP3?

i thought u already knew ! ? ! ? gruppe m for da win brother

[JohnO]

i thought u already knew ! ? ! ? gruppe m for da win brother

offcourse if the hk says it himself!

[stienerv2]

metal polish by mothers?

Nah metal polish by autosol should be better

[mtonep3]

hey guys, i know someone on this thread it mentions about windscreen replacement,
can someone tell me the outcome of getting a new windscreen?
as i just cracked mine, and i know most ppl who have replaced are in sydney, but im in melbourne.
can someone help me out!

[Rai-C]

So which intake is the best for the EP3?

wasn't injen the best bang for buck?

http://www.perfectrun.jp/src/detail.php?pid=31005&pname=SONIC%20POWER%20AIR%20CLEANER&maker=BLITZ&maker_id=31&result_mode=qui&cbid=104&carid=104006_10402 < im running one of those though.. really like it! only problem is cleaning the filter lol it's a b*tch

[Symphorced]

hey guys, i know someone on this thread it mentions about windscreen replacement,
can someone tell me the outcome of getting a new windscreen?
as i just cracked mine, and i know most ppl who have replaced are in sydney, but im in melbourne.
can someone help me out!

Hey mate, the last time I called up for quotes for a windscreen on my previous cars it was:

Obrien's $350
Jim Windscreens $170

Went with Jim's Windscreens. They even came to my house to fit it. :)

[cvc88]

Hey guys!

Would any of yous know where I might be able to get an original Honda type R key?

When i bought my Ep3r last week, it only came with a standard honda key (just all metal)..

I was searching the forum and yeah maybe soemthing like the following pic?

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ily6oj.jpg

btw... Would this be an uncut key? or is it just the cover?

Thanks!

[Lukezen27]

Be Aggressive, Be Be Aggressive ! !

I'm Aggressive as a motherf........................

[Symphorced]

You'll need to follow the following DIY. :)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?136362-Turn-your-old-civic-key-into-a-new-Type-R-key-D

[cvc88]

You'll need to follow the following DIY. :)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?136362-Turn-your-old-civic-key-into-a-new-Type-R-key-D

Thanks for link man! So is no way to find an uncut type r key ey? That sucks.. Have to go through so much trouble -_-"

[bennjamin]

Hey guys!

Would any of yous know where I might be able to get an original Honda type R key?

When i bought my Ep3r last week, it only came with a standard honda key (just all metal)..

I was searching the forum and yeah maybe soemthing like the following pic?

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ily6oj.jpg

btw... Would this be an uncut key? or is it just the cover?

Thanks!


Mate the ep3 standard key is a generic dmall honda key. You can buy the blank from honda , then just get it cut at any locksmith. There is no special chip (immobilizer) in the key.
Go to honda and ask for a key blank for a 2002-2005 civic.

[Rai-C]

i have a dc2r key lol

[k0e1]

A newb question but if i take out my gruppe M do i need to replace any parts for my car? like any stock bits and etc? or is it just literally take it out and drive off.

[Nepolian]

A newb question but if i take out my gruppe M do i need to replace any parts for my car? like any stock bits and etc? or is it just literally take it out and drive off.

Are you saying....if you replace your aftermarket bits with OEM, can you drive your car as is?

If so, then yes.

[SuperSteve]

Are you saying....if you replace your aftermarket bits with OEM, can you drive your car as is?

If so, then yes.

i think his asking, if someone comes around and takes my gruppe m, can he drive with no pod, panel filter or anything attached to his induction hose.

[Nepolian]

i think his asking, if someone comes around and takes my gruppe m, can he drive with no pod, panel filter or anything attached to his induction hose.

Oh I see.......then the answer would be no! Not that the car cant be driven but at least put a sock over it :p

[SuperSteve]

Oh I see.......then the answer would be no! Not that the car cant be driven but at least put a sock over it :p

how much kw at the wheels with just a sock u reckon nepolian ?

[Nepolian]

Nice !

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[QUOTE=SuperSteve;2957073]how much kw at the wheels with just a sock u reckon nepolian ?[/QUOT


If i could get enough of these racy spoon socks, I can sew then together and cover my intake and make superhyperpowerextreme kwatw.

[bigbaby0223]

Hi guys, just got a set of 17X7.5 +40 wheels, what size tires do you rekon I should get? 225?

[SuperSteve]

[QUOTE=SuperSteve;2957073]how much kw at the wheels with just a sock u reckon nepolian ?[/QUOT


If i could get enough of these racy spoon socks, I can sew then together and cover my intake and make superhyperpowerextreme kwatw.

awww miii gawd ! ! what a awesome diy mod

[flubbar]

[QUOTE=Nepolian;2957205]

awww miii gawd ! ! what a awesome diy mod

aww mii gawd!!! does that mean ur gonna part out your gruppe m and substitute it for the spoon socks?!?!
fully siiccckkk mmmaaaaatttteee!!!!

first dibs on the gruppe m steve is parting out. =P

[damoqupak]

when i bought the car gavin gave me spare one that it just looked an ordinary key nothing special and it worked on the car... maybe the locksmith did a shonky job?


Won't start as in the key won't turn??

If it is not turning then the key has not been cut properly as Johno advised.

all good the Locksmith doesn't know how to operate a immobilizer.. i knew it he wouldn't give me the keys until i payed for them so i did got in the car and started it right in front of him..
Ohh Johno! Mate your instructions about getting the door trim off and getting into the Lock was pretty much spot on champ thanks heaps.. 2 screws then one after the handle is off to take the power window switches off then another two to get the inside of the door lose and make may way thru the bottom to take it off.. thanks heaps all sweet now..
as for intakes i thought the Gruppe M was the sh!t so thats why im saving up close to 900 to get one otherwise the injen would be better.. i guess the only ppl that would know is if they've owned both and test them out..

as for Hanny's they don't remap the comp go to Toda or J Racing.. if I get section 10 on march and still have my license i will check em out see what they say about getting some more potential out if the ep3..

btw Ive been seeing more dealers import the ep3.. there's a red and a black one on parra road.. no more black want it kept rare..

[SuperSteve]

[QUOTE=SuperSteve;2957248]

aww mii gawd!!! does that mean ur gonna part out your gruppe m and substitute it for the spoon socks?!?!
fully siiccckkk mmmaaaaatttteee!!!!

first dibs on the gruppe m steve is parting out. =P

U wish boi !

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[SuperSteve]

Hey guys tough question but is the rear number plate lights the same as the front parker lights ?

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[damoqupak]

good question.. i need to know cause i want to change em..

[Philip Lee]

Hi guys, just got a set of 17X7.5 +40 wheels, what size tires do you rekon I should get? 225?

215/45/17 is fine.

[Nepolian]

215/45/17 is fine.

^ Yep. 225 and you'll probably go over kph on speedo.

[flubbar]

^ Yep. 225 and you'll probably go over kph on speedo.

i'm running 245/45/17 and i'm right on the dot with my speedo... =S

[Philip Lee]

i'm running 245/45/17 and i'm right on the dot with my speedo... =S

yeah but u ruin your accelaration (relatively).

[Poeter]

i'm running 245/45/17 and i'm right on the dot with my speedo... =S

Lol Grant. Your speedo was probably out to begin with. And wtf?? 245??

Tony tried 245 and it's not drivable.

[Poeter]

Hey guys tough question but is the rear number plate lights the same as the front parker lights ?

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Most likely. It was the case with my Jazz. I don't think the ep3 is any different.

[JohnO]

guise the parker lights t10 fits rear lic plate lights ive tried them its still works for over a year now :)

[flubbar]

Lol Grant. Your speedo was probably out to begin with. And wtf?? 245??

Tony tried 245 and it's not drivable.


Lol Grant. Your speedo was probably out to begin with. And wtf?? 245??

Tony tried 245 and it's not drivable.

lol...i've had undercover cops follow me like three times. from the parramatta/woodville rd intersection all the way home and they would always catch the car infront me and pull them over and not me. i swear i wasnt hooning my way back home!!

gonna go home and double check that my tyres are 245's...lol

[Symphorced]

I got T10s on my rear license plate. It's a bitch to get the lights out though...

[Philip Lee]

I got T10s on my rear license plate. It's a bitch to get the lights out though...

definitely. Honda's design is stupid.

[SuperSteve]

did u guys push the plastic housing for the rear number plate light to the side and then pull off ?? or did u guys actually take the rear hatch door cover off to get through to the back ??

[flubbar]

Okay, I was wrong and stupid to say my tyres were 245.
They are indeed 215/45/17.
*drops head in shame*

[Symphorced]

did u guys push the plastic housing for the rear number plate light to the side and then pull off ?? or did u guys actually take the rear hatch door cover off to get through to the back ??

You should just be able to slide the plastic housing to the side and then access the bulbs.

[SuperSteve]

You should just be able to slide the plastic housing to the side and then access the bulbs.

thats the thing, im to scared to really push it to slide the housing cause it feels it might just snap or crack :S

[Rai-C]

made the step into EP3 owner manhood and finally changed my mounts to hasports! i love my car so much more now lol <3

[JohnO]

made the step into EP3 owner manhood and finally changed my mounts to hasports! i love my car so much more now lol <3

hooning too much yeah?

steve had to take the housing off and one piece of the cover on the left isnt sitting flush anymore...hondas bro.

[tunacnt]

just got a service and new mounts for the car :)

i thought that'd fix the clicking/squeaking sound when i steer at really low speed but it hasnt, seems to have come back and be more frequent.

any ideas before i have another word with my mechanic?

[bennjamin]

just got a service and new mounts for the car :)

i thought that'd fix the clicking/squeaking sound when i steer at really low speed but it hasnt, seems to have come back and be more frequent.

any ideas before i have another word with my mechanic?


try tigthening your lower control arm-to-subframe mounting points - 2 either side. These are supposed to be 98NM each 17mm bolt. I had strange noises on my RHS recently - these two bolts were loose ( literally finger tight) from a big pothole i hit a few weeks back. So i jacked up the car , tightened and voila.....fixed the problem !

[SuperSteve]

just got a service and new mounts for the car :)

i thought that'd fix the clicking/squeaking sound when i steer at really low speed but it hasnt, seems to have come back and be more frequent.

any ideas before i have another word with my mechanic?

if its a squeaking noise when u move ur steering wheel left and right, and the noise you could say it sounds like a dry peice of rubber being rubbed on a dry peice of glass then it most probably b your steering rack which is a common problem on the ep3. Ive had this issue aswell as many other ep3 owners. It can b fixed by just pulling back the rubber boot on ur steering rack and spraying lube inside to lubricate. Thats what my mechanic did almost 3 years ago and i havent had the problem since.

[wtfhax]

made the step into EP3 owner manhood and finally changed my mounts to hasports! i love my car so much more now lol <3

Which hasports did you go with?

How are the increased vibrations compared to stock mounts?

[Nepolian]

made the step into EP3 owner manhood and finally changed my mounts to hasports! i love my car so much more now lol <3

Certainly makes the car a little Rai-Cier and the vibrattttions go up 3 folds

[bennjamin]

Certainly makes the car a little Rai-Cier and the vibrattttions go up 3 folds

Personally going back to oem or mugen/hard race myself for daily !
Dont kid yourself guys.....stiff mounts only make you look cool. Pain in the arse for a everyday car lol. Leave those stiff mounts for track use

[Symphorced]

Steve, if you're still trying to get at those license plate lights, I just stumbled onto this thread. Has a DIY a few posts down from OP.

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?58250-license-plate-led

[SuperSteve]

Steve, if you're still trying to get at those license plate lights, I just stumbled onto this thread. Has a DIY a few posts down from OP.

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?58250-license-plate-led

Champion !

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[Rai-C]

hooning too much yeah?

steve had to take the housing off and one piece of the cover on the left isnt sitting flush anymore...hondas bro.

second set on oem mounts later.. i guess honda doesn't make cars to suit my fast and furious approach to the road lol


Which hasports did you go with?

How are the increased vibrations compared to stock mounts?


Certainly makes the car a little Rai-Cier and the vibrattttions go up 3 folds

like nepolian said, big increases to vibration, but car feels so much alive to drive i guess. i enjoy it.. and the vibrations aren't as bad as the vibration from a broken mount.. so for me its like driving a new car HAHA =(
and nepolian, shiny mounts in a dirty bay = so rice


Personally going back to oem or mugen/hard race myself for daily !
Dont kid yourself guys.....stiff mounts only make you look cool. Pain in the arse for a everyday car lol. Leave those stiff mounts for track use

i drive my car every day.. i quite enjoy it the way it is! but to each thier own :)