EP3 Type R

[JohnO]

er its like 20bucks oem

[EP3TYPER]

JDM Concept has OEM ones for $80 unless theres something i missed

[tunacnt]

Hey guys, I just had my Toda Cat-Back Exhaust fitted today and it's making a strange noise near the mid-section. Apparently, the exhaust is rattling against the underbelly of the car.

Have you guys heard of this issue previously and/or any solutions to it?

[Nepolian]

Stiffer engine mounts, rear one mainly!

[Symphorced]

Stiffer engine mounts, rear one mainly!

Did this problem happen with you too, Nepolian?

Agh, about to get my catback installed too... more money to spend. :p

[Nepolian]

Did this problem happen with you too, Nepolian?

Agh, about to get my catback installed too... more money to spend. :p

Nope, but quite common with EP and DC's. Just get some inserts and use the rears. Cheap as!

[tunacnt]

I'm not quite sure that's the problem.. apparently the knocking sound was from the piping hitting the underbelly.

I don't want to fork out money for new stiffer mounts and get the same result :S

[JohnO]

JDM Concept has OEM ones for $80 unless theres something i missed

lol my bad i was thinking of the oil filter...


I'm not quite sure that's the problem.. apparently the knocking sound was from the piping hitting the underbelly.

I don't want to fork out money for new stiffer mounts and get the same result :S

is this when its raining and you've driven over a puddle?


also isnt the rear mount suppose to be the strongest mount out of the 4 since its pretty hard to change?

[Nepolian]

You guys are funny, you ask for advice, then when you get it, you try and dispute it? How is the rear mount any stronger than the rest?

[Nepolian]

This place is about to blow ow ow ow ow!

[PeppeX]

What strange noise is it? I had a plate that was rattling at around 3-4k. Got it replaced and it went away.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys,

Anyone changed their diff oil yet?

A friend who's got an EP3 swears by using REDLINE gear box oil opposed to the standard MTF... Anyone tried any variations of different oils?

Thanks guys

[will13]

I have a few mates who rate the redline lightweight shockproof very very highly...will be trying it out soon

[JohnO]

Cause some replacements either have the sides+front or sides+rear, im just curious to know about the stiffnessss of the rear.

[SuperSteve]

Great ! Cold morning and car won't start ! Fml !

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[Nepolian]

Great ! Cold morning and car won't start ! Fml !

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Need some shell compressed air in that battery?

[Lukezen27]

Great ! Cold morning and car won't start ! Fml !

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Gay alarm on?

[Nepolian]

Yep that would be it. Gay alarm playin with his boyfriend all night......not that there's anything wrong with that!?

[Nepolian]

Is there Luke??

[blk_shadow]

I'm not quite sure that's the problem.. apparently the knocking sound was from the piping hitting the underbelly.

I don't want to fork out money for new stiffer mounts and get the same result :S

I didnt change to stiffer mounts on my EP3, I run Toda extractor and catback. no vibration whatsoever, but I did create some custom hangers tho.

My DC5R on the other hand, rattling like crazy during heavy rain.

[Poeter]

l

also isnt the rear mount suppose to be the strongest mount out of the 4 since its pretty hard to change?

Not really. The front mount is worse. Virtually no room. I've seen it done. Too close to the radiator and even dropping the sub frame, it still look like a giving birth experience.

[Lukezen27]

Is there Luke??

Steves boyfriend told me there was

[EP3TYPER]

I have a few mates who rate the redline lightweight shockproof very very highly...will be trying it out soon

I am thinking of using it as well. Also want to change the fluid in the diff. I think thats every 50,000 or 100,000 but I have seen some pretty shocking stuff come out of cars with low kms.

[PeppeX]

If anyone wants a BRAND NEW FD2R spherical gear knob PM me :)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?149714-Honda-OEM-FD2R-Shift-Gear-Knob-***Brand-New***

[JohnO]

guys who went to the street-cover shoot : http://www.street-cover.com/?p=411#more-411

[PeppeX]

Those are some nice photos :).

How come everyone has stock wheels? Do you guys love it that much? Maybe i should keep my wheels stock so i wont ruin the photos if i come for a photo shoot....

Who drove the black EP3?

[stienerv2]

Dave, but he is not on the forums

[Perry]

Those are some nice photos :).

How come everyone has stock wheels? Do you guys love it that much? Maybe i should keep my wheels stock so i wont ruin the photos if i come for a photo shoot....

Who drove the black EP3?

I wonder how gun metal colour rims on CW EP3 will look like.

[JohnO]

havent got enough money to get new wheels since theres a guy parting out volks, need to get rid of my bike first...

[Nepolian]

I wonder how gun metal colour rims on CW EP3 will look like.

Someone here will have some works Kai metal brights on CW soon! BALLER!!

[Lukezen27]

Someone here will have some works Kai metal brights on CW soon! BALLER!!

LOL George

[Perry]

Which baller will that be!!!

[Lukezen27]

Which baller will that be!!!

Photo's up soon Perry :)

George and I are doing a rubber run tomorrow

[Blackep3]

Those are some nice photos :).

How come everyone has stock wheels? Do you guys love it that much? Maybe i should keep my wheels stock so i wont ruin the photos if i come for a photo shoot....

Who drove the black EP3?

Mate I would be the odd one out in that shot coz of my black wheels,

[Lukezen27]

Night Photos and only the back wheels thus far

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims1.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims2.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims3.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims4.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims5.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims6.jpg

[Blackep3]

Night Photos and only the back wheels thus far

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims1.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims2.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims3.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims4.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims5.jpg

http://www.scruffie.com/luke/ep3/ep3_new_rims6.jpg

Those black wheels look good mate,

[Nepolian]

Works KAI = Cool

Hey Luke! What's with the gay flash??

[stienerv2]

Some guy in canley has the same rims but its bronze and has blue nuts. Looks really good

[munkaii]

Photos don't do the wheels justice!

[Lukezen27]

Works KAI = Cool

Hey Luke! What's with the gay flash??


Needs center caps big time Georgey

[Perry]

Looking good Luke =)

[Lukezen27]

Looking good Luke =)

Needs to be lowered an inch though

[Nepolian]

Some guy in canley has the same rims but its bronze and has blue nuts.

Really, maybe he need to get himself a woman!


Photos don't do the wheels justice!

Too right!


Looking good Luke =)

Yep, it does. Better in the flesh :)

[Vvvtec]

Hi everyone! :D

I'm considering buying an EP3R at the end of the year!

What are some things I should look out for with the EP3R in particular? Currently there's one for sale up here in QLD at the moment, but I'm prepared to travel interstate for an immaculate one.

What's the average price I should be aiming for?

[Philip Lee]

hi mate,

the one in QLD is the silver one on Carsales?

there are not many cars up here so be prepared to travel. in terms of price it's hard to say so far in advance.

just a ballpark, a pre facelift shouldn't be more than $20k unless it's in top condition with geninue very very low kays. currently most pre-FL go between 15 - 20k, depending on condition and mods.

facelift will likely be still over $20k.

[Nepolian]

Sydney peeps! Mini meet @ homebush this sat arvo 2.30pm! Hope u can make it

[Perry]

umm to bring the ep3 or bike ummm

[JohnO]

what bike did you get Perry?

[Perry]

600rr JohnO

[JohnO]

the 2011 one? hopefully getting.a sale on my ninja this week then can get some work wheels, can't choose between 11r or xd9 what do you guys reckon? thinking of.getting it in the glim silver but not sure how it looks irl only seen ones online it just look like chromies in sunlight

[stienerv2]

dam 600rr, bring that!

[Perry]

the 2011 one? hopefully getting.a sale on my ninja this week then can get some work wheels, can't choose between 11r or xd9 what do you guys reckon? thinking of.getting it in the glim silver but not sure how it looks irl only seen ones online it just look like chromies in sunlight

nah its a 05 model, get the 11r's that was one of my choice if I was planning on getting it but in 17x8 or 9's depending on offsets.

[Nepolian]

the 2011 one? hopefully getting.a sale on my ninja this week then can get some work wheels, can't choose between 11r or xd9 what do you guys reckon? thinking of.getting it in the glim silver but not sure how it looks irl only seen ones online it just look like chromies in sunlight

Hmm chromies, u mean WMB's? I think someone may have these on CW! XD9 and 11R's are both nice. 11R seem to be nicer with big dish. No dish XD9 is better IMO. Someone may have these rims too depending if you come sat arvo :0.


nah its a 05 model, get the 11r's that was one of my choice if I was planning on getting it but in 17x8 or 9's depending on offsets.

9 very big on EP. Just managed to get 8.5 on to Lukes.

[659cc]

Sydney peeps! Mini meet @ homebush this sat arvo 2.30pm! Hope u can make it

Hmm would love to come but have work 9-5pm on Saturday.

[Perry]

Hmm chromies, u mean WMB's? I think someone may have these on CW! XD9 and 11R's are both nice. 11R seem to be nicer with big dish. No dish XD9 is better IMO. Someone may have these rims too depending if you come sat arvo :0.



9 very big on EP. Just managed to get 8.5 on to Lukes.

I wonder how the US guys do it on 9's with minium camber.

[JohnO]

Hmm chromies, u mean WMB's? I think someone may have these on CW! XD9 and 11R's are both nice. 11R seem to be nicer with big dish. No dish XD9 is better IMO. Someone may have these rims too depending if you come sat arvo :0.



9 very big on EP. Just managed to get 8.5 on to Lukes.

what times coffee? cause i need to do some photos for street-cover on the evo nats in the morning. i like the glim gunmetal silver on the 11r ft but it'll be 18x8.5+31 and i'll have to lower my car right? other than that it looks like 17x8 +35 11r in bronze.

[Lukezen27]

I wonder how the US guys do it on 9's with minium camber.

really hard springs mayber

[Nepolian]

I wonder how the US guys do it on 9's with minium camber.

I don't know but Luke is running 8.5 + 43 and still sticks out!


what times coffee? cause i need to do some photos for street-cover on the evo nats in the morning. i like the glim gunmetal silver on the 11r ft but it'll be 18x8.5+31 and i'll have to lower my car right? other than that it looks like 17x8 +35 11r in bronze.

18x8 35+ maybe a better and safer idea! May still need rolling in the rear!

[Nepolian]

COFFEE 2.30 pm

[Nepolian]

JohnO there's a guy selling black 11Rs for 2.1 k 8.5 +47. will just fit tightly with rears rolled. Will stick out a little!

[JohnO]

alright i'll have a look, btw what size hub rings would we need for the works? i see a bunch on jdmconcept and its confusing...
Also another question since our cars are nearly a decade old, should the fuel filter be changed since im not getting the right fuel economy or that my gauge misreads and so the light comes up way too early.

sold my ninja today for way too cheap to my mates boyfriend, but its gone and ive got mula for wheels!

[Nepolian]

64-73 most wheel shops have it!

[JohnO]

hey with the ones in the f/s section with the +47 offset is it just more concavity? more dish when you go lower right?

[Perry]

hey with the ones in the f/s section with the +47 offset is it just more concavity? more dish when you go lower right?

offset and width makes the concavity.

[Nepolian]

If u want dish you need to get atleast a 30 offset which is very hard to run daily on an ep! For normal people anyway! U still coming this sat?

[JohnO]

i gotta go ec first then i'll drive to homebush? whats the coffee shop you guys usually go too?

[Nepolian]

Glorious Jesus!

[Perry]

George is Paul coming?

[Symphorced]

Would love to come but I'm in the wrong state! :(

[tunacnt]

If I still had a driver's licence and in NSW I'd make the effort and come. Maybe in 12 months uh?

:(

[Symphorced]

If I still had a driver's licence and in NSW I'd make the effort and come. Maybe in 12 months uh?

:(

EP cruise to Sydney.

[tunacnt]

EP cruise to Sydney.

too bad I've just lost my licence for 12 months..

[Poeter]

too bad I've just lost my licence for 12 months..

shit. what did you do?

[Rai-C]

soooo.. i'll be there. yay! then maybe george can stop confusing me for rayb3nus hahaha

[Nepolian]

soooo.. i'll be there. yay! then maybe george can stop confusing me for rayb3nus hahaha

Ha ha ur funny! So what did you do with ur k20/Eg?? Lol!

[tunacnt]

shit. what did you do?

speeding, but I've decided to keep the ep3. ill just be working on it when i can. got some big plans :)

[Perry]

soooo.. i'll be there. yay! then maybe george can stop confusing me for rayb3nus hahaha

Oh that EG still exist?

[JohnO]

speeding, but I've decided to keep the ep3. ill just be working on it when i can. got some big plans :)


I hope that it'll be a supercharger.

[flubbar]

Glorious Jesus!

SEXCELLENT! i'll pop in for a meet!

[Rai-C]

Ha ha ur funny! So what did you do with ur k20/Eg?? Lol!

sold it ages ago ;P then i bought my ep3 hahaha


Oh that EG still exist?

i think its somewhere in sydney still, last time any of the boys saw it it was in the city with a fully sick subwoofa system

[Vvvtec]

hi mate,

the one in QLD is the silver one on Carsales?

there are not many cars up here so be prepared to travel. in terms of price it's hard to say so far in advance.

just a ballpark, a pre facelift shouldn't be more than $20k unless it's in top condition with geninue very very low kays. currently most pre-FL go between 15 - 20k, depending on condition and mods.

facelift will likely be still over $20k.

Thanks mate!

Yeah that's the 2005 FL silver one up here for $24k, but there's also a white PFL up on the Sunshine Coast with just under 100,000k's on it asking just under $20k.

I don't really want to spend much over $18k, but at the same time I want something very clean and preferably stock ofcourse (but who doesn't? :)) So I guess it's jus a matter of compromise.

Is there anything with the EP3 that I need to look out for when inspecting them? Also apart from the basic bumper/light changes, are there any major difference between the PFL/FL models?

And final question, what do you guys pay for insurance on your cars?

Sorry for the massive amount of noob questions, i've spent the last 3 years around eg's and dc2's and can tell you anything you wanna know about them lol but the EP3/K20 range is all new to me!

Thanks heaps fellas.

[Symphorced]

Thanks mate!

Yeah that's the 2005 FL silver one up here for $24k, but there's also a white PFL up on the Sunshine Coast with just under 100,000k's on it asking just under $20k.

I don't really want to spend much over $18k, but at the same time I want something very clean and preferably stock ofcourse (but who doesn't? :)) So I guess it's jus a matter of compromise.

Is there anything with the EP3 that I need to look out for when inspecting them? Also apart from the basic bumper/light changes, are there any major difference between the PFL/FL models?

And final question, what do you guys pay for insurance on your cars?

Sorry for the massive amount of noob questions, i've spent the last 3 years around eg's and dc2's and can tell you anything you wanna know about them lol but the EP3/K20 range is all new to me!

Thanks heaps fellas.

Apart from the usual things you check on a used car, check for:

- Steering rack noise (remedy is just to grease it up so not too big a problem)
- Broken engine mounts

Apart from those, there are no major problems as long as the car is maintained correctly.

Have a read through the following threads:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?124262-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-ep3r&highlight=ep3r
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?141516-Contemplating-an-EP3R!-Opinions-please!&highlight=ep3r

[Poeter]

That silver one has 80-90,000km on it right??

[Vvvtec]

That silver one has 80-90,000km on it right??

Yup, sure does. (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8846199&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__No=15&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965322 4294965250 413 4294921591&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=413&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=31&__sid=12FEB4601631)

Abit outta my price range though unfortunately.

Then there's something like this (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=8769726&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965322 4294965250 413 4294921591&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=413&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=31&__sid=12FEB4601631)

[Philip Lee]

Don't touch dealers' car up here. I have seen a few but never seen one in reasonable condition.

The one up at sunshine coast is owned by a member here who bought it from another member here......

The silver FL has been on carsales for at least 12 months. Funny thing is it has been listed at $26k for so long until I put my ad up.....

[b16a2]

Hey Boys! Got an Js Racing Engine Damper for sale in the sale thread! Bling Bling. Would use it but it doesnt fit with my new motor setup =]
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?148095-APEXi-Js-Racing-ENDLESS-6POT-Mini-Caliper-Pads

[mattatnoosa]

Don't touch dealers' car up here. I have seen a few but never seen one in reasonable condition.

The one up at sunshine coast is owned by a member here who bought it from another member here......

The silver FL has been on carsales for at least 12 months. Funny thing is it has been listed at $26k for so long until I put my ad up.....


YUP! my car! didnt want to part with it but never drive it now, and money is tight!

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?trecs=30&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=7&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&R=10319069&seot=1&__Ntt=honda civic type r&silo=1011&__sid=12FA1AA6A360&keywords=honda civic type r&__D=honda civic type r&SearchAction=N&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 900&__Ntx=mode matchallpartial&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode matchany

[Poeter]

Holy crap!! That is so cheap!!

[Philip Lee]

sorry Pete, you got ripped off hahahahahahah

[Poeter]

ah well. As mentioned before on this thread. The fact the turnover of the ep3 is so high nowadays, it rapidly devalues the ep3 in the market.

Soon enough it'll worth shit all like the typical nissan skyline, siliva and etc thanks to the high turnover.

I've heard too many stories of p-platers selling off to move on to turbo after they get their fulls. And then it gets sold to another p-plater. It becomes a never ending cycle.

A few p-platers told me I should go turbo because I got my fulls. It's all too typical. I ain't jumping into that band wagon. LOL

[Philip Lee]

A few p-platers told me I should go turbo because I got my fulls. It's all too typical. I ain't jumping into that band wagon. LOL

They probably meant you should turbo your car..... haha

[Poeter]

Nah mate. Hypothetically I rather buy a car that's turbo to begin with. lol

[Philip Lee]

^ thats true. much easier and cheaper.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys, is this the MTF you use?
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/czy_sol87/DSC00556.jpg
As I noticed there is also an MTF Plus available for sale aswell.

[Poeter]

Yep that's OEM

[EP3TYPER]

I wander if the MTF Plus is a better option

[Poeter]

If it's Honda I guess you can't really go wrong.

[THEEYA]

Honda OEM ftw

[mattatnoosa]

No im not on my fulls, just dont use the car, and yea it is CHEAP lol, but i just want no hassels take it and go, not enough time for anything else

[PeppeX]

Why u selling so cheap! Devaluing our cars :(

[mattatnoosa]

Because I can't wait it out to sell, and even now I'm not getting much attention, qld buy my car!! Lol

[JohnO]

i think they shouldve just limited on how many ep3's came in :(


i wanna put in a supercharger but im a p plater...just gonna save for the golf.

[Nepolian]

If you really want more, scream it out louder!

[Philip Lee]

Unfortunately there is only a very tiny market for EP3 up here.

[muzukashi]

Some guy in canley has the same rims but its bronze and has blue nuts. Looks really good

haha thats me i didn't like it at first but the look slowly grew on me

[Lukezen27]

haha thats me i didn't like it at first but the look slowly grew on me

I'll sand blast mine maybe and go mat black

[Nepolian]

Get it on the floor, bring out the fire,
And light it up, take it up higher,

[Nepolian]

haha thats me i didn't like it at first but the look slowly grew on me

Mine grew and got a little sore, so I had to get it cut off! Damn worts!

[Perry]

See you guys at Homebush!!!

[Rai-C]

ahhh had a big night last night boys, i dont think i can quite drive just yet. so to be safe, im gonna have to sit this one out :(

[Perry]

noooooooo try to get someone to drive u there laaa

[stienerv2]

haha thats me i didn't like it at first but the look slowly grew on me

Do you have 2 hondas? a cw ep3 and a cw dc5r?

[Nepolian]

Sitting is all you do! Come get on the floor amd bring out the fire man!

[Poeter]

LOl nepolian.

Are you on crack every time you post? :P

[Perry]

See u guys soon.

[Nepolian]

LOl nepolian.

Are you on crack every time you post? :P

Get up both your hands, I'm in the zone, tight!


See u guys soon.

Ok

[Eskimo_firefighter]

hey guys do you guys know where there are any wrecked ep3r in VIC? need some various interior bits and plastic for my car.

[Symphorced]

hey guys do you guys know where there are any wrecked ep3r in VIC? need some various interior bits and plastic for my car.

There was one advertised as wrecking on these forums mid-late last year. Other than that, best bet is to call up local wreckers. I don't like your chances though. :p

[Eskimo_firefighter]

haha yeah, chances are terrible i saw one red ep3r on firesport but the guy isnt answering :(

[muzukashi]

Do you have 2 hondas? a cw ep3 and a cw dc5r?

yeh haha who are you?

[PeppeX]

yeh haha who are you?

I thought you sold ur cw dc5 for ep3?

[stienerv2]

yeh haha who are you?

I drive past ya house everytime i need to go to canley heights or the livo area. We should meet up sometime lol. Does your car covers scratch your paint?

[JohnO]

now we all have something in common driving past his house LOOL

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys can you use the same spark plugs and air filter as the DC5 Type R in an EP3

[RPS.13]

Hey guys can you use the same spark plugs and air filter as the DC5 Type R in an EP3

Yes & yes

Try the 3A Racing pod filter if you want... it drops straight into the OEM airbox... noticable gains over the Pipercross and Trusts OEM replacement ones I had in previously.

[EP3TYPER]

3A pod filter is a different shape to the OEM isn't it? OEM is more like a Cylinder and 3A is the cone shape isnt it?

[RPS.13]

Yes true, but the smaller end allows it to sit up higher in the 4 spike/holder things at the bottom of the airbox.

Check out my 'intro' thread below for pics VVV

[Emre_2144]

Hey does anyone know where i can get a passenger window?

[bennjamin]

Yes true, but the smaller end allows it to sit up higher in the 4 spike/holder things at the bottom of the airbox.

Check out my 'intro' thread below for pics VVV


no - the cone shape is a generic shape for all " pod" filters. This is to (hopefully) maximise surface area and air flow.

[EP3TYPER]

therefore a better choice?

[JohnO]

think you can just take the whole airbox out and replace it with the cone however a "exposed" filter is considered illegal for " flammable hazards" as the coppa says! gotta close that shit up.

[whoosh!]

Hey does anyone know where i can get a passenger window?

yerh i noe a guy pm me with an offer

[PeppeX]

Just out of interest are our driver and passenger window same as dc5?

[whoosh!]

how much would a fl front with grill cost second hand?

[Nepolian]

Vermicelli lemongrass chicken...yum!

[JohnO]

mmmmm! swap you for a chicken roll George cash ontop!

[Nepolian]

Add a pork roll and it's a deal!

[JohnO]

sweet!!

ordered my wheels what a tough choice.

[Nepolian]

sweet!!

ordered my wheels what a tough choice.

What you get? I'm already eyeing off on another style lol! Must keep this one:) spend money elsewhere!

[JohnO]

11r 17x8 +35, wouldve gotten yours in 17x8.5+30? in gunmetal but its a 3month wait =s some regret there...

seen a set of bbs lm on clubitr i still want it hahaha

[flubbar]

think you can just take the whole airbox out and replace it with the cone however a "exposed" filter is considered illegal for " flammable hazards" as the coppa says! gotta close that shit up.

hm....good ol' apexi sri....has a "heat shield" lol

[mattatnoosa]

hey guys urgent question where can i get a front engine mount asap for my ep3? im in brisbane????

[JohnO]

ive seen ben selling them in the f/s section or george

[mattatnoosa]

I cant see either thread, link please? and to stretch even futher where could i get inner guards for mine? can you use the EU civic ones? and the space saver tyre WITH tread lol, need them to get through rwc, prick who owned it before had broken engine mount and the siliconed it...

[JohnO]

matt

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?149215-EP3-DC5-oem-mounts-DC5-rims-D-series-gearbox-dizzies-B-series-rear-mount-LOOK

[SuperSteve]

11r 17x8 +35, wouldve gotten yours in 17x8.5+30? in gunmetal but its a 3month wait =s some regret there...

seen a set of bbs lm on clubitr i still want it hahaha

Would ur guards need rolling with the wheels u bought ?

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[Nepolian]

17x8 on 35 should be just right. Not much more tho, also dependant on type of tyre.

[whoosh!]

is 600 a good price for a fl front bar with grill? is the conversion a direct fit?

[stienerv2]

does he have a spare left side skirts? thats cheap ahaha

[JohnO]

17x8 on 35 should be just right. Not much more tho, also dependant on type of tyre.

reusing my proxes t1r 215/45 so i wouldnt need to roll, test fitted buddyclub pf 17x8.5 +35 or so didnt scrub with the steering wheel full lock so 8 should be alright i guess?

[Nepolian]

reusing my proxes t1r 215/45 so i wouldnt need to roll, test fitted buddyclub pf 17x8.5 +35 or so didnt scrub with the steering wheel full lock so 8 should be alright i guess?

Rears you have to worry about, but 8 inch is fine!

[Perry]

11r 17x8 +35, wouldve gotten yours in 17x8.5+30? in gunmetal but its a 3month wait =s some regret there...

seen a set of bbs lm on clubitr i still want it hahaha

isnt the bbs lm like my Vs's?

[JohnO]

yeah perry was tempted to buy it before

[Perry]

hahah i could of sold mine to you at a cheap price when I swap my rims =)

[JohnO]

6weeks wait begins :'(

[JohnO]

so ive bought the hard race bushings not knowing energy ones were a quarter of the price with postage. oh em ge.

[Nepolian]

so ive bought the hard race bushings not knowing energy ones were a quarter of the price with postage. oh em ge.

Ha ha ha, you need to ask and listen more :p

[JohnO]

one thing i did right is bought energy inserts! shipping costs more than the actual product :(

[Importsneezer]

Hey guys, ima after a nice fitment, nothing hellaflush, just a nice daily ride. I was thinking along the lines of 17x8.5 but Im unsure,of the offset and the tyre specs.
I don't want to scrub, on Coilies atm and have 2finger gaps at the front 3 at the back

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, ima after a nice fitment, nothing hellaflush, just a nice daily ride. I was thinking along the lines of 17x8.5 but Im unsure,of the offset and the tyre specs.
I don't want to scrub, on Coilies atm and have 2finger gaps at the front 3 at the back

If you want nice fitment, can I ask why you want 8.5? 17x8 35 offset will sit just nice!

[bennjamin]

Does anyone actually use the ep3 for it's designed use ....by the very Honda gawdz themselves ? All I see is a bunch of chit chat about who's got 8 inches. I've lived up to now with 6.5 inches and it's the way you use it not the size !

[Lukezen27]

Does anyone actually use the ep3 for it's designed use ....by the very Honda gawdz themselves ? All I see is a bunch of chit chat about who's got 8 inches. I've lived up to now with 6.5 inches and it's the way you use it not the size !

""it's designed use"" Pick"n up chicks or in George's case, Dudes!

We need the extra width just in case we actually meet a girl that likes cars hah

[Importsneezer]

If you want nice fitment, can I ask why you want 8.5? 17x8 35 offset will sit just nice!

I may have heard wrong but I thought 8 wouldnt fill the guards up.
Wat tyre size should I be looking at?.on. 17x8 +35.

[spookz]

17x8 with an offset of +35 will fit really nicely.
Im planning on running that size and offset with 215/45R17 tires, as I might rub with 225.

[Nepolian]

Does anyone actually use the ep3 for it's designed use ....by the very Honda gawdz themselves ? All I see is a bunch of chit chat about who's got 8 inches. I've lived up to now with 6.5 inches and it's the way you use it not the size !

Eveyones too soft here. May as well go buy Mx5's yeah!


I may have heard wrong but I thought 8 wouldnt fill the guards up.
Wat tyre size should I be looking at?.on. 17x8 +35.

215/225 is fine even lowered :)

[Lukezen27]

Eveyones too soft here. May as well go buy Mx5's yeah!



215/225 is fine even lowered :)

Well ya can’t accuse me of being too soft.....
My engine mount, the oil filled one we just replaced is about to go pop!
Again!!

[Nepolian]

Well ya can’t accuse me of being too soft.....
My engine mount, the oil filled one we just replaced is about to go pop!
Again!!

What u mean? It either goes poop or it doesn't?

[Lukezen27]

What u mean? It either goes poop or it doesn't?

Small amount of oil pushing passed and small crack

[Jibz]

Well ya can’t accuse me of being too soft.....
My engine mount, the oil filled one we just replaced is about to go pop!
Again!!

Damn. Are you using ESMM on the bottom 2 mounts? My top engine mounts are in good shape since I put the ESMM's into the car shortly after I got it, almost 2 years ago now.

I've read that there can be alot of stress (that could result in cracking) on the Kiddracing header (or any other aftermarket header without flex pipes if we're not running some kind of stiffer engine mount or torque damper to reduce the movement of the engine.

[Lukezen27]

Damn. Are you using ESMM on the bottom 2 mounts? My top engine mounts are in good shape since I put the ESMM's into the car shortly after I got it, almost 2 years ago now.

I've read that there can be alot of stress (that could result in cracking) on the Kiddracing header (or any other aftermarket header without flex pipes if we're not running some kind of stiffer engine mount or torque damper to reduce the movement of the engine.

I'm running innovative mounts, reds

Rear and left

haha

[Nepolian]

Small amount of oil pushing passed and small crack

Dude, this is an open forum, too much information!

[Lukezen27]

Dude, this is an open forum, too much information!

Yeah your right

We shouldn't air our dirty laundry :)

[Blackep3]

Any one know of a good set of syncro's for an ep3 gear box??? 3rd gear has gone walk abouts

[Nepolian]

Any one know of a good set of syncro's for an ep3 gear box??? 3rd gear has gone walk abouts

Honda dealers will be able to get them. You have your GB oil and clutch checked yet?

[Blackep3]

No, it feels like it's not there, mind you I can get every other gear no problem

[bennjamin]

On that note , anyone pop out of fourth on occasion ?

[Philip Lee]

never on my old car. gearbox was slick with all gears.

[Symphorced]

On that note , anyone pop out of fourth on occasion ?

I get this with first and reverse sometimes. Just had my clutch and tranny fluid changed a month or so ago too.

[SuperSteve]

never on my old car. gearbox was slick with all gears.

Was its just slick or was it FULLY slick ?

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[Nepolian]

Was its just slick or was it FULLY slick ?

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Just slick like your hair on Saturday night!

[Philip Lee]

FULLY slick Steve, nothing but FULLY!!

[Twest]

Would a 70mm TB improve performance much on our cars? Some guy at the honda dealership was trying to tell me that our 62mm TB's are very restricitive...

[bennjamin]

Your mate at the dealership don't know shit

A upgraded throttle body is the last thing I'd do any anycar - even after a supercharger or turbocharger ...

[Nepolian]

Would a 70mm TB improve performance much on our cars? Some guy at the honda dealership was trying to tell me that our 62mm TB's are very restricitive...


Your mate at the dealership don't know shit

A upgraded throttle body is the last thing I'd do any anycar - even after a supercharger or turbocharger ...

Thats only an assumption Benn. Just like....My mate who slept with a Thai tranny and now has an itch, what should he do?

I'd say no to a stock engine. But if you were to do cams, head port, force induction etc...than yes.

[Blackep3]

Honda dealers will be able to get them. You have your GB oil and clutch checked yet?

Spoke to Honda dealer and they couldn't do a thing, coz it is an import, spoke to the mechanic and he is chasing them up for me

[Nepolian]

Spoke to Honda dealer and they couldn't do a thing, coz it is an import, spoke to the mechanic and he is chasing them up for me

What, that cant get you syncros for an audm ITR? Have the same box!

JDMyard, JDMconcept, TODA and even DrHonda can get you these parts, probably cheaper than Honda dealership too!

[Blackep3]

What, that cant get you syncros for an audm ITR? Have the same box!

JDMyard, JDMconcept, TODA and even DrHonda can get you these parts, probably cheaper than Honda dealership too!

I'll call JDMyard tomorrow and ask them what the price range is for a new set, I only need one but I think I'm better off doin them all just to be sure

[JohnO]

honda tax is a big no no

[davetry]

Does anyone know where I could get new weatherstrips/seals for the roof on an EP3, mine look like they're starting to lift up in spots. I'm assuming a honda dealer will charge me through the nose. Is there anything over here that shares the same strip?

[Nepolian]

Does anyone know where I could get new weatherstrips/seals for the roof on an EP3, mine look like they're starting to lift up in spots. I'm assuming a honda dealer will charge me through the nose. Is there anything over here that shares the same strip?

Something like this, you may want to get new and genuine as you would want a perfect fit!

[bennjamin]

Something like this, you may want to get new and genuine as you would want a perfect fit!

great point - I had some chinese fake weather strips for the gf's jazz , they lasted about a few months before one side came off at speed - bad quality double sided tape. We changed to OEM honda ones , and forever do they stay on.

[Symphorced]

My weatherstripping seems to be lifting in certain spots too. Manual says they're held in place by clips though so not sure how getting new ones will help?

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[davetry]

My weatherstripping seems to be lifting in certain spots too. Manual says they're held in place by clips though so not sure how getting new ones will help?

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I'm guessing over time with weather etc they just start to warp/stretch.

Bennjamin, what did the OEM strips cost from the honda dealer?

[JohnO]

doesnt jdmconcept have oem parts, best to email leo first and have the part number aswell.

[davetry]

doesnt jdmconcept have oem parts, best to email leo first and have the part number aswell.

I'll go through the manuals I downloaded online for the car when I get home tonight. Don't seem to be able to find anything online that tells me.

[JohnO]

ive searched through some sites that had part numbers maybe do a search on this thread or syd ep3 thread because i remember posting up that site. under like rubber seal or something

[will13]

Does anyone know where I could get new weatherstrips/seals for the roof on an EP3, mine look like they're starting to lift up in spots. I'm assuming a honda dealer will charge me through the nose. Is there anything over here that shares the same strip?

I'm getting some of these atm, i found it was best to go through honda. $103 each side or something like that but they have to order from japan so expect a 6 week wait

[davetry]

ive searched through some sites that had part numbers maybe do a search on this thread or syd ep3 thread because i remember posting up that site. under like rubber seal or something

I'll be farked if I can find it anywhere in here, only found window seals so far.

[RPS.13]

Is this what you're looking for? parts 9, 10 and 11?

MOLDING/SIDE SILL GARNISH (http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8337,8338&npl=17S5S01&_nplgrp=5&nplblk=B__4210)

9. MOLDING ASSY., R. ROOF: part number: 74306-S5S-E01
11. MOLDING ASSY., L. ROOF: part number: 74316-S5S-E01

10. BRACKET, ROOF MOLDING: part number: 74308-ST0-003

Mine are lifting too, but at $103 a side!!! I doubt i'll replace them, I was just thinking of putting some silicone/sikaflex under there...

[will13]

Yeah, pricey but at least I know they'l be a perfect fit and won't come off after a few months (like what ben said earlier)

[Nepolian]

Yeah, mine are fine, but for most cars which are parked externally, it is a common problem to buckle or fade (or both). Im looking to get new window strips, the one that runs along the top of the doors.

[will13]

So i just picked up my right hand side one from honda - $72...turns out they quoted much higher than what it really was

[Nepolian]

So i just picked up my right hand side one from honda - $72...turns out they quoted much higher than what it really was

Is this the window strip or roof? Which Honda?

[will13]

Roof. Hunter honda dealership.

[davetry]

So i just picked up my right hand side one from honda - $72...turns out they quoted much higher than what it really was

Are the part numbers the same that RP.13 quotes above? If not, what where the numbers you ordered?

[will13]

I can't tell you what the part numbers were exactly, but they look similar / familiar so I'm going to say yes.

I've got the invoice in the car, I'll take a look after work

[davetry]

I can't tell you what the part numbers were exactly, but they look similar / familiar so I'm going to say yes.

I've got the invoice in the car, I'll take a look after work

That'd be awesome, appreciate the help guys

[will13]

Part number is the same as the one above - seems like they ordered in a left hand side one for me though - doesnt seem to matter coz it fits?

[davetry]

Part number is the same as the one above - seems like they ordered in a left hand side one for me though - doesnt seem to matter coz it fits?

Sweet, I'll head down to a dealer soon and see what sort of figure I get quoted.

[JohnO]

guys i need help/advice. had my steering rack greased today but the mech forgot to replug the electric ps plugs and turned the car on, eps light stayed on and so replugged the clips however the eps light wouldnt go away after another start up. pulled out the diagnostics tools but wasnt anyhelp after continuous code clearing... reseted the car still wouldnt fix the problem. my gruppe m aluminium heat shield was scrubbing against a few cables and started to rub into afew of them after removing everything. not sure whats left to do to fix the eps...can barely drive the car without power steering... George? Ben?

[Nepolian]

I would just disconnect the battery for a few minutes and give it another go. Obviously double check all connections and make sure its not something simple, like plus wrong way round etc...

I'd say the ecu probably picked up the initial 'no eps' as it was disconnected!

[JohnO]

Thanks George i'll try resetting the battery again, see how it goes. As for the burnt plastic behind my gruppe m's heat shield could that be a possibility? since the whole wiring bundle was scrubbing against the heat shield and i could see residue left behind.

[Nepolian]

Thanks George i'll try resetting the battery again, see how it goes. As for the burnt plastic behind my gruppe m's heat shield could that be a possibility? since the whole wiring bundle was scrubbing against the heat shield and i could see residue left behind.

Nah, it would have to rub through two wires and short them. If I remember, the wires are quite think and I dont think it would have cut through.

[stienerv2]

Spotted perry next to the uts library like 10 mins ago.

[Nepolian]

Spotted perry next to the uts library like 10 mins ago.

Spotted stienerv2 spotting perry perving at some cute chinga!

[JohnO]

Do I need to unplug the red terminal too? or would negative be sufficient?

[Nepolian]

Negative is fine!

[JohnO]

no good =/ left it dc for 5mins, could hear a sound like a faint beep noise when i turn the wheel left and right without my keys in the ignition and not the tyre rubbing the ground.

[Nepolian]

no good =/ left it dc for 5mins, could hear a sound like a faint beep noise when i turn the wheel left and right without my keys in the ignition and not the tyre rubbing the ground.

? how'd you go ?

[JohnO]

No good George :( taking it back to mechanics tmr, might give good performance and hannys a call and see what they can do about it too. car drives worse than a k24 swap eg without p/s...

[Nepolian]

I was just thinking! When you turn the ignition on, does the EPS light show like previously? Have you checked the fuse for the eps?

[Perry]

Spotted perry next to the uts library like 10 mins ago.

hahahah really was it really me??? wasn't in the area during that time.

[JohnO]

I was just thinking! When you turn the ignition on, does the EPS light show like previously? Have you checked the fuse for the eps?

The EPS light stays on when the ignition's on, fuse as in the plugs for the eps? if so they seem to be ok, clips in right.

[Nepolian]

The EPS light stays on when the ignition's on, fuse as in the plugs for the eps? if so they seem to be ok, clips in right.

There is a eps specific fuse in the engine bay I believe. Have a look! eps light on dash is sent by the ecu (therefore is working, however you can discount mecanical things such as ill fitted plugs, do they fit only one way? and fuses!

[stienerv2]

hahahah really was it really me??? wasn't in the area during that time.

Are you sure? Like were you around market city? Because i saw a car that has your plates and rims too lol. I waved but the driver didnt wave back or maybe he didnt notice me in the grey hoodie.

[bennjamin]

Are you sure? Like were you around market city? Because i saw a car that has your plates and rims too lol. I waved but the driver didnt wave back or maybe he didnt notice me in the grey hoodie.

SHHHHHHHHH

his gf might be reading this ! He made an excuse when he didn't want to go see the new pirates movie with her !

[Perry]

Hahahhahah

[JohnO]

problem fixed! got my eps back :D no more fighting heavy torque steer. the civic si manual pdf came in useful had instructions to reset the eps ecu by grounding cable and diagnostics reader.e

[Poeter]

should leave eps off for more street cred like the NSX-R (no p/s) LOL

[JohnO]

too much street cred over the weekend, think i need less of it.

[Symphorced]

My gf's Suzuki Swift has no power steering. Trying to park that thing is a massive workout. No need for gym membership, just take power-steering out of your car.

[JohnO]

i was surprised to actually park without it but was crooked, its just a mission to drive without power steering.

[bennjamin]

EPS isnt constant like hydraulic power steering - some may notice torque steer at times and sometimes over powering on the steering !

[JohnO]

is it just our cars with the eps? or does the dc5 have it too?

[Nepolian]

Just EP3

[munkaii]

DC5R does not use EPS. FD Sport/FN2R use EPS so see if any similar problems existed with those cars.

[felixR]

hello :)

[JohnO]

hello

[SuperSteve]

hello :)

Hello stranger. Haven't seen u in ages !

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[Nepolian]

hello :)

Hello!


Hello stranger. Haven't seen u in ages !

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Yeah, he's been hanging out on CITR! No enough time for poor old OH.

Or....is this Di impersonating Felix??

[Philip Lee]

Or....is this Di impersonating Felix??

I think this is the case!!

[Nepolian]

hello :)

When we catching up? Coffee at Vivo downstairs?

[sai_ANN]

Hello :)

[felixR]

Hello!
Yeah, he's been hanging out on CITR! No enough time for poor old OH.

Or....is this Di impersonating Felix??
LOL yeah I'm going to take over ClubITR :)

When we catching up? Coffee at Vivo downstairs?
HAha how often are you around?

[felixR]

Can I have more likes please? :)

http://www.facebook.com/ClubITR

[JohnO]

i'll like it if you change it to clubcitr
;D

[spookz]

Or, ClubTR. ;)

[Philip Lee]

Can I have more likes please? :)

http://www.facebook.com/ClubITR

yes sir.

[felixR]

imagine it stands for Club International Type R........ .......

[Symphorced]

Hey guys, just a quick question about the Mugen grille. Do you paint the piece where the Mugen badge sits black to hide it?

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/mugen/mugen.ep.grill05_d.jpg