EP3 Type R

[PeppeX]

Do anyone have a buddy club spec 3 on their car? How does it compare to fujitsubo in terms of loudness and droning?

[JohnO]

bc 3 is way too loud man, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea6xpwciZEU

[PeppeX]

bc 3 is way too loud man, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea6xpwciZEU

BC 3 wasn't on that video. So dno how it compares, but from what i heard its bloody loud.

BUT this just sounds so good!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2BcyY8k2A0

BTW your photos of wakefield isn't showing up

[Nepolian]

Exhaust sound story is so old, everyone knows BC3 is loud.

[JohnO]

what photos of wakefield? bc3 is deafly loud man, its already noisy inside with the rm01a i dont bc3 and spoon n1 is bearable

[PeppeX]

what photos of wakefield? bc3 is deafly loud man, its already noisy inside with the rm01a i dont bc3 and spoon n1 is bearable

The photos on the sydney ep3 thread.

[JohnO]

i'll revive the ep3 picture thread when exams are over. only photo of wakefield is powersliding off the track with style.

[SuperSteve]

i'll revive the ep3 picture thread when exams are over. only photo of wakefield is powersliding off the track with style.

Haha u are the king bro !

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[felixR]

Wakefield

[davetry]

Hi all

Have any of you replaced the stub axles on your EP3. Do you know if they share the same OEM part number as the integra or other civic models?

Thanks to another member I've been looking on here:

part 1 (http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8439,8440&npl=17S5S01&_nplgrp=4&nplblk=B__2100)

Would I be right in assuming the stub axle is part of that?

Forgive my complete lack of intelligence when it comes to my own car.

[felixR]

i'll revive the ep3 picture thread when exams are over. only photo of wakefield is powersliding off the track with style.
where is this picture thread? link please

[JohnO]

deeply buried away in the photo/images Sub forum. Felix teach me to take better photos on the 26th?

[Nepolian]

Hi all

Have any of you replaced the stub axles on your EP3. Do you know if they share the same OEM part number as the integra or other civic models?

Thanks to another member I've been looking on here:

part 1 (http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8439,8440&npl=17S5S01&_nplgrp=4&nplblk=B__2100)

Would I be right in assuming the stub axle is part of that?

Forgive my complete lack of intelligence when it comes to my own car.

I see no 'stub axle, only CV's, is that what you want to change?

[white_ep3_civic]

where is this picture thread? link please

Here is the thread
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?78683-***-POST-SOME-HAWT-EP-s-***-gt-56k-do-not-click!

Here is a thread with all picture threads
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?98237-Index-for-the-main-picture-threads..&highlight=ep3+picture+thread

[davetry]

I see no 'stub axle, only CV's, is that what you want to change?

Nope...after this I did a bit more research and realised that what I posted was only the two halves of the drive shaft, before the wheel hub. Unfortunately I don't think any of the diagrams on that site have what I'm looking for, so I'll see if I can find something through a wrecker or dealer.

If I can find a cheap one through a dealer at least I can see if it's compatible.

[davetry]

Managed to get some info out of a Honda Dealer in the UK. He pointed me in the direction of the rear knuckle/hub assembly which looks like it contains the part I'll need.

Will have to try and contact Honda to see if there's a model over here that uses the same part..fingers crossed for the dc5 integra or the EU civic.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys my car landed today from Japland.

Went to the docks to have a look and noticed that there is no key less entry remote control.

Does anyone know where I can get an original. Honda has not been the most helpful.

[PeppeX]

Hey guys my car landed today from Japland.

Went to the docks to have a look and noticed that there is no key less entry remote control.

Does anyone know where I can get an original. Honda has not been the most helpful.

Where are the pictures!

[EP3TYPER]

Just another CW EP3 dont worry they all look alike haha.

[EP3TYPER]

Never mind lady in Japan forgot to send it -_-

[Philip Lee]

Hey guys my car landed today from Japland.

Went to the docks to have a look and noticed that there is no key less entry remote control.

Does anyone know where I can get an original. Honda has not been the most helpful.

good to know that you can get it back becos Honda dealers are useless.

you won't be able to buy from Honda Japan without the key tag too. i tried to get a blank key once and they just won't sell it to me without a tag. same goes for the remote.

[Perry]

Managed to get some info out of a Honda Dealer in the UK. He pointed me in the direction of the rear knuckle/hub assembly which looks like it contains the part I'll need.

Will have to try and contact Honda to see if there's a model over here that uses the same part..fingers crossed for the dc5 integra or the EU civic.

Which dealer did you get in contact with?

[davetry]

Which dealer did you get in contact with?

Gordons Honda, Wigan

[SuperSteve]

Toda ! Toda ! Toda ! Toda ! Toda !

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[Nepolian]

^ f.a.g

[Perry]

Mugen mugen mugen

[THEEYA]

^ Mega f.... i mean nice guy

[SuperSteve]

^ f.a.g

Hi George *blush*

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[cskfai]

Hi guys, does anyone have a VAFCII on your ep?
What does it exactly improve? just for alter the VTEC engaging point at various RPM point?
May I have some more information about the VAFCII since I want to get one for my ep!
Thanks!!

[Philip Lee]

VAFC2 allows u to adjust the fuel/air mixture. you can lean out the fuel a little to give a slightly more power but we're talking about very little improvements.

i'm not 100% sure if it allows to change vtec point on K series. i know the newer Neo doesn't.

regardless this should be tuned by someone who knows what they are doing on a dyno. playing fuel/air can potenitally damage the engine.

[SuperSteve]

I know someone selling a haltech pro *cough*

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[Symphorced]

Hi guys, does anyone have a VAFCII on your ep?
What does it exactly improve? just for alter the VTEC engaging point at various RPM point?
May I have some more information about the VAFCII since I want to get one for my ep!
Thanks!!

I have one on mine. Came with the car though so no idea what improvements it gave. It did get tuned for some pretty decent power at Revzone though.

[Eskimo_firefighter]

Can anyone give me the part number to ep3 window visors please? i cant find it anywhere on the internet. i need it to order it from perfect run as they sell really cheap jdm parts.

Cheers.

[Nepolian]

E.F is it that much cheaper than an Aus stockist on forum?

[Eskimo_firefighter]

to be honest i dont know, but just from speculation it might be because they sell mugen cl9 visors for 160aud+60 ship and some of their prices (shipped also) are almost half price compared to buying it locally.

[JohnO]

if only i knew of that site earlier :( the sellers here want so much for brand new volks... couldve gotten re30s

fml/ paid 1880 before postage for work 11r, 1296 on perfectrun...

[Lukezen27]

Can anyone give me the part number to ep3 window visors please? i cant find it anywhere on the internet. i need it to order it from perfect run as they sell really cheap jdm parts.

Cheers.

Yonas has em EG5 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/member.php?53-EG5)
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?136578-JDMyard-appointed-licenced-workshop-**BEL-GARAGE**

[Vodka]

Apparently jdmyard is out of stock for the visors...went last Saturday and he said he has to order them

[Nepolian]

jdmconcept has them!

[THEEYA]

if only i knew of that site earlier :( the sellers here want so much for brand new volks... couldve gotten re30s

fml/ paid 1880 before postage for work 11r, 1296 on perfectrun...

what site :3

[JohnO]

perfectrun.com.jp

you save a a fair bit but i havent tried seeing how much postage - reckon about 200 on the big things? but still you'd save some money!

[THEEYA]

oh that site is fkn poison, so much parts

[mizone]

Just realised wardwhile in box hill is gone.
Any recommendations to take the ep3 nearby? I really liked the job ward while has done.

[white_ep3_civic]

I have one on mine. Came with the car though so no idea what improvements it gave. It did get tuned for some pretty decent power at Revzone though.

I think it pretty much like a VTEC controller. So you can change where VTEC comes in

[ITRDC2]

http://i51.tinypic.com/u7qjt.jpg

[Perry]

ohhh I thought you sold your EP3 ITRDC2?

[ITRDC2]

ohhh I thought you sold your EP3 ITRDC2?

selling it out now and also my s2k...

[felixR]

White S2000 ftw

[EP3TYPER]

Drove my car from quarantine today. Great car.

Grinded a gear though. Has this happend to anyone else? Worth replacing GB oil for?

[Nepolian]

ohhh I thought you sold your EP3 ITRDC2?

Are you mptone3 or what ever your name was?

[ITRDC2]

Are you mptone3 or what ever your name was?


thats my fd...

[felixR]

Hey EP3 boys.. some feedback here (http://www.clubitr.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=9901) would be much appreciated :)

[JohnO]

contributed^

[felixR]

Thanks John :)

[davetry]

Dudes, n00b question, but where is the 17 digit JDM VIN located on an ep3. I've only got the short number stamped on the firewall and the 17 digit compliance VIN.

[RPS.13]

Dudes, n00b question, but where is the 17 digit JDM VIN located on an ep3. I've only got the short number stamped on the firewall and the 17 digit compliance VIN.

nOOb answer, is it the one engraved on the top of the drivers side strut tower? someone correct me if I am wrong.

[JohnO]

er theres like 2 plates stating your vin and a compliance sticker too.

[davetry]

The only numbers I could locate (one on a plate on the drivers side strut tower and a firewall stamp), were either part of or the complete number on the compliance sticker. I had assumed that there would have been one that was on it before it came over.

In my recent search overseas for a few parts, everytime I quote my vin people screw their face up at it.

[EP3TYPER]

There is only 2 VINs. 16 AUD one and the 6 Digit Jap one

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys does anyone know where I can get carbon fibre dash for the EP3?

Looked everywhere.....

[Nepolian]

Why are bananas so expensive?

[THEEYA]

queensland yo

[JohnO]

dont talk about bananas being expensive, stopped buying cucumbers cause its 80bucks for 15kilos... lettuce cereal !

[davetry]

Anybody running one of these?

Kenwood DNX5360NAV http://au.kenwood.com/Car_Entertainment/Visual_n_Navigation_Systems/DNX5360NAV

About to install one in my EP





Sorry to bring this back from the grave but...are you able to play your ipod through the standard USB cable, or do you have an ipod cable installed. The HU can read my ipod ie: scroll through songs, but I get no sound. Can't put my finger on it.

[JohnO]

when i got my alpine there was a usb cable connected to ipod usb but i cant scroll songs off my iphone, can only do it on the hu

[THEEYA]

Theres a specific cable you can get to be able to use your ipod whike its connected to the HU, still havent tried mine yet

[davetry]

Theres a specific cable you can get to be able to use your ipod whike its connected to the HU, still havent tried mine yet

Fair enough...it's just odd that when you go from an ipod cable, into the USB bub the headunit picks up the ipod, lets me scroll through songs, and the ipod also displays the kenwood logo but there isn't any sound. It says the songs are playing on the HU, just no sound. I may still take it somewhere and see what they say before I shell out $100 for a cable/install.

[RPS.13]

I have a kenwood unit but not the exact model listed above. In the instructions the specific kenwood cable is a twin plug configuration. One plugs into the charger bit the other into the headphone jack. I think from memory the cable itself is about $90...

I just used my existing 3.5mm jack to jack cable and plugged it onto the back to the HU, only thing is you cannot control the ipod/iphone from the HU.

I am assuming that is what you're wanting to acheive though? to be able to use it, navigate from the HU.

[RPS.13]

Ahh I just re-read you first post... You mentioned that you do get a display but no sound? So I'd simpy try plugging in a 3.5mm jack-jack cable & see how u go.
It should work as all your needing now is an audio connection. The cable's are only like $9.95 from JB... the install is pretty simple to DIY.

[davetry]

It actually has a 3.5mm jack in the back also, I just didn't plug them both in at the same time. I'll give that a crack after work....egg on my face

[av90]

Hey guys does anyone know where I can get carbon fibre dash for the EP3?

Looked everywhere.....

there isnt any. theyre just stickers.

[JohnO]

there isnt any. theyre just stickers.

but i hear theres proven gains!

[Symphorced]

Weight reduction stickers? :o

[EP3TYPER]

damn, i read that a few places in the UK actually made them but no luck finding any. A friend of mine had one which was not a sticker that came in his type r including the air vents aswell.

[JohnO]

damn, i read that a few places in the UK actually made them but no luck finding any. A friend of mine had one which was not a sticker that came in his type r including the air vents aswell.

nah its just a wet carbon wrap, only thing that was optional was the metal door plates that say ctr

[EP3TYPER]

Nah there are actually some carbon ones, not many but i have seen some that arent just an overlay. A UK company produced them some time back.
Might be close to no chance of getting one now though.

[Symphorced]

Speed Star Racing have them but they're for LHD...

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?55910-SSR-EP3-Carbon-Fiber-Goodies!!!-GB

[EP3TYPER]

where in the wet are you I havent seenany EP3's around

[Symphorced]

where in the wet are you I havent seenany EP3's around

Airport West. Haha only place I see EP3s are in the city or at meets.

[davetry]

Ahh I just re-read you first post... You mentioned that you do get a display but no sound? So I'd simpy try plugging in a 3.5mm jack-jack cable & see how u go.
It should work as all your needing now is an audio connection. The cable's are only like $9.95 from JB... the install is pretty simple to DIY.

As it turns out I just had to plug in the 3.5mm jack that was already installed...feeling slightly stupid now

[cskfai]

Hi Symphorced,

May I know where you installed your Mugen Style lip? And how much for painting + installation?

Thanks!

[Symphorced]

Hi Symphorced,

May I know where you installed your Mugen Style lip? And how much for painting + installation?

Thanks!

Hey phillip I got primal garage to do it for me. Cost me $400 for paint and install. Im on my phone atm but can give you the details when I get home. The grille I bought off you is with them getting painted now actually haha.

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[cskfai]

Hey phillip I got primal garage to do it for me. Cost me $400 for paint and install. Im on my phone atm but can give you the details when I get home. The grille I bought off you is with them getting painted now actually haha.

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Thanks for your information!!
Cool! post a photo when installed!

[will13]

Can anyone confirm if this is the paintcode for black EP3's?

Nighthawk Black Pearl Clearcoat B-92P

[flubbar]

Can anyone confirm if this is the paintcode for black EP3's?

Nighthawk Black Pearl Clearcoat B-92P

yep, confirmed...the black ep3 is B-92P
while the white ep3 is NH-0

[will13]

awesome, thanks!

[will13]

anyone know the part number for the plastic cover that goes over the right side tail lights??

[Blackep3]

anyone know the part number for the plastic cover that goes over the right side tail lights??

rh 83736s5s

[will13]

legend, thanks!

[damoqupak]

hey has anyone had the SRS light come on for no apparent reason?
if so how did you get it fixed?

[c1v1c]

hey has anyone had the SRS light come on for no apparent reason?
if so how did you get it fixed?

You can take to Honda and they can reset it for you.. but itll cost a few $$

Or you can read either of the following and give it a go yourself:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?58697-DIY-SRS-ECU-Reset-y0!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?69095-Reseting-your-SRS-light.

[damoqupak]

You can take to Honda and they can reset it for you.. but itll cost a few $$

Or you can read either of the following and give it a go yourself:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?58697-DIY-SRS-ECU-Reset-y0!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?69095-Reseting-your-SRS-light.

cheers champ much appreciated..

[p3p5y]

Hey Guys,

My battery's no longer holding charge anymore and I need to get it replaced. Do you guys have any recommendations e.g. Century batteries and a model # to suit the EP3?

The battery looks smaller than most makes, based on my general observation.

Cheers.

[Symphorced]

Hey Guys,

My battery's no longer holding charge anymore and I need to get it replaced. Do you guys have any recommendations e.g. Century batteries and a model # to suit the EP3?

The battery looks smaller than most makes, based on my general observation.

Cheers.

Go with OEM. I bought Supercharge Gold Series (MF55B24LS) and the only difference is that now the car seems to take more cranks for it to start.

[c01567]

I got a century one same size as the oem... works fine. i think like 150 or something

[p3p5y]

Thanks for the responses guys. You don't have any issues with the terminals being the wrong way or too small, right?

[Symphorced]

Terminals were fine. Only difficulty I had was having to force the battery tie-down bar on top of it.

Edit: Just make sure you get a battery which has standard terminals and not reversed ones.

[p3p5y]

No probs. Cheers for the help.

[Nepolian]

Tweet, start putting your flame suit on!

[TOUGE-ITR]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to know what people thoughts/opinions are regarding 52mm OBX ITB for the k-series. As in quality and performance, not as in legality.

[Perry]

trying contacting Benson or Fatboyz i think they have use them before.

[Twest]

Ouch, Got burned by benny :P.
Anyone keen for a trackday 21st of August at Marulan? $100 for the day +$30 for a license, unless you have a CAMS or WP license.


Tweet, start putting your flame suit on!

[Twest]

I've got a buddy in japan atm getting him to buy me some Endless NS97's he reckons he found the front pads for $160 is that a decent price?

[TOUGE-ITR]

trying contacting Benson or Fatboyz i think they have use them before.

Hey Perry,

Who's benson or fatboyz? Are they a workshop?

Sorry I'm new this whole thing. Lol

Thanks

[b16a2]

Their known as the BYP boys they do anything from engine swaps, tuning sourcing parts etc. Highly reccomended!

[will13]

Anyone know if there's much difference between tein flex and tein monoflex in terms of ride quality and performance?

[Nepolian]

Anyone know if there's much difference between tein flex and tein monoflex in terms of ride quality and performance?

Two totatlly different shocks! Mono is stiff! Lol...

[JohnO]

and flex is still stiff.

[will13]

I have BC N+ on my EG and i thought that was mega stiff (10/6?)

from what I can see, mono is a 14/16, am I in for a huge shock? lol

[SuperSteve]

I have BC N+ on my EG and i thought that was mega stiff (10/6?)

from what I can see, mono is a 14/16, am I in for a huge shock? lol

If ur after mono flex n ur car is a daily on Sydney roads I do not recommend. Even on the softest settings its still stiff ! Feel everything on the road. Good on some twisties and around wakefield though :D

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[will13]

Looks like I'll just have to keep it on the softest settings and make do - i put up with a harsh ride in the EG, im sure I can do it again. Keen to test them out at wakey

[RPS.13]

Anyone know if the engine mounts on the EP need to be removed/installed in a specific order. I have some Hasport ones I'm going to put in shortly.

[Twest]

Anyone know if the engine mounts on the EP need to be removed/installed in a specific order. I have some Hasport ones I'm going to put in shortly.

I used this diy instruction set: http://forums.clubep3.com/showthread.php?t=752425
Was fairly easy except you will need to loosen up most of the mounts to try and get all the bolts lined up especially the mount that goes under the airbox area...honda decided to put the bolt in the wrong way around and it's just soooo hard to access.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys anyone have a buddy club short shifter in their EP3??

When I brought down my civic from Japland it original shifter was cross threaded so I thought it would be a good excuse to buy one.

So far I am very impressed, there is so much less throw.

[RPS.13]

I used this diy instruction set: http://forums.clubep3.com/showthread.php?t=752425
Was fairly easy except you will need to loosen up most of the mounts to try and get all the bolts lined up especially the mount that goes under the airbox area...honda decided to put the bolt in the wrong way around and it's just soooo hard to access.

Cheers, thanks for the link man. I was reading something simlar from clubRSX, again it only showed the front and rear mounts. I'm glad I only have to install 3 and not 4!

Did you use a torque wrench at all?

[Perry]

Hey Perry,

Who's benson or fatboyz? Are they a workshop?

Sorry I'm new this whole thing. Lol

Thanks

Like b16a2 said there known as BYP they have a build thread in the build section, if you have any question feel free to PM them their happy to help and give advise.

[TOUGE-ITR]

Id love to pm them, whats their username?

[Lukezen27]

Id love to pm them, whats their username?



Benson or **correction**
fatboyz39 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/member.php?2325-fatboyz39)

[EP3TYPER]

If anyone is after one
http://www.speedstar-racing.com/store/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/246?osCsid=a6aadd71f2dd5bae755fe91e09603422

[Twest]

Cheers, thanks for the link man. I was reading something simlar from clubRSX, again it only showed the front and rear mounts. I'm glad I only have to install 3 and not 4!

Did you use a torque wrench at all?

Noo i didn't :S, i didn't believe it was entirely necessary just don't over tighten the bolts and don't under-tighten. As my dad would say 'just hand tight...handtighten' hehe.

[Jibz]

Has anyone removed their steering wheel before?

I'm buying a boss kit but it seems there are 2 mounting types: one where the wheel/boss is held on with a nut and the other held on with a threaded bolt.

[munkaii]

If DC5R is anything to go by, disconnect battery, pop the plastic covers from behind the steering wheel. It'll reveal I think 4 torx bolts (2 either side) that you'll need to undo to remove the airbag. Then unclip Horn. Do not go and turn the steering wheel after airbag is removed or you'll butcher the clock spring.

Either 19 or 21mm nut, give it a few wacks with a rubber mallet (wrap it in a cloth to prevent damage to the leather) and then remove the wheel.

[Twest]

Why has my account been disabled?

[Twest]

In certain areas of this forum....I'm confused.

[JohnO]

you've been blocked out of the asian chicks thread? ;)

[djfatboy]

hey guys, im new to the forum and nice meeting you all!Just wondering if any of you guys know where I can get bodykits for my ep3 ard victoria?

[Lukezen27]

hey guys, im new to the forum and nice meeting you all!Just wondering if any of you guys know where I can get bodykits for my ep3 ard victoria?

Why?

Someone stole yours hahah

[JohnO]

i was in need of a new rear lip and bumper hahah

[Lukezen27]

i was in need of a new rear lip and bumper hahah

That's a bad Joho lol

[Twest]

you've been blocked out of the asian chicks thread? ;)

I HAVE BEEN BLOCKED FROM POSTING THERE ASWELL :@@@@@ ..pewpew.

[stienerv2]

i was in need of a new rear lip and bumper hahah

Check the yennora wreakers that paul got his gearbox from. They had a rear cw bumper for 600.

[Perry]

A preface ep3

[Nepolian]

What! Pooface EP3?

[djfatboy]

hahaha! lol

nah, i just got my car


Why?

Someone stole yours hahah

[JohnO]

pew pew

nah i just need to respray my whole bar and lip one day... just never bothered.

[Twest]

anyone keen to join me on the 21/8 for a track day at MDTC? (Marulan Driving Training Center). Some friends going down :) It's $100 for the day and $30 for the license, or if you have a Wakefield license it can be used there aswell..Or CAMS.

[cskfai]

hahaha! lol

nah, i just got my car

you can get mugen style front lip and mugen style rear spoiler from ebay but quite expensive.
Or you can get them from Hong Kong, much cheaper

[JohnO]

anyone keen to join me on the 21/8 for a track day at MDTC? (Marulan Driving Training Center). Some friends going down :) It's $100 for the day and $30 for the license, or if you have a Wakefield license it can be used there aswell..Or CAMS.

how longs the drive down there man? same distance to wakefield?

[Poeter]

i think just under 200km?

[Perry]

how longs the drive down there man? same distance to wakefield?

its it pretty close to wakefield?

[Twest]

how longs the drive down there man? same distance to wakefield?

It's shorter, like an hour and a half away. Even closer than wake :DDD

[Poeter]

I maybe interested when the day is closer.

It's in the weekend, right?

[b16a2]

Its on a Sunday Guys!

[Jibz]

Anyone running fixed back bucket seats in our cars? Hows the driving position and whats your set up!?

[c01567]

anyone need a k&n drop in air filter?

[JohnO]

then im interested in marulan!

[Twest]

then im interested in marulan!

I heard marulan hasn't had their grass cut for a few months. :P

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[Twest]

Anyone who is interested please let me know ASAP as I need to inform my friend who is booking everyone in.

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[b16a2]

Looks like its gonna be an ep3 all out battle lol

[Poeter]

then im interested in marulan!


I heard marulan hasn't had their grass cut for a few months. :P


No they don't have much grass but they have trees.

How about a day being a tree cutter at MTDC LOL?

[Blackep3]

Callin all ep3 boys, cruise this weekend any thoughts???

[b16a2]

Day or Night Paul?

[Blackep3]

Um I'm not to sure about a day or night thing, I will speak with the other drivers and see what they think, so I'll get back to ya mate............ How's day sound???

[b16a2]

National Pk? Putty Road woot woot lol

[Blackep3]

I havnt done that run in my car yet, that sounds like a bit of fun

[will13]

putty rd is good fun

[Twest]

No they don't have much grass but they have trees.

How about a day being a tree cutter at MTDC LOL?

HAHAHA ohh sh##TTT...LOL I really hope no one desides to start a logging business...

[stienerv2]

We went on putty road last time so i doubt we'll go there this time. Plus the road is way too tiring. We need a place to go where we can eat and chill too this time.
Maybe robertson pie shop so we can go pass royal national park too.

[JohnO]

sunday arvo? im just up for a small meet since perry just wants to have a look at my rims

[Twest]

I havnt done that run in my car yet, that sounds like a bit of fun

there's this road out near marulan I really really want to take a drive on. It takes you too nowra from inland it was just dirt road before and they redid it now and it's BRAND NEW! turpentine Road...Looks heaps sick....and it's pretty much empty...always http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Turpentine+Rd&daddr=Nowra,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&ll=-35.034494,150.378799&spn=0.295172,0.617294&sll=-34.891563,150.654488&sspn=0.147843,0.308647&geocode=FVaW6P0dLqnyCA%3BFf7a6_0dnAT6CCk3IQCwA4AUa zEg5TIWaH0BBQ&mra=ls&t=h&z=11

[Twest]

We went on putty road last time so i doubt we'll go there this time. Plus the road is way too tiring. We need a place to go where we can eat and chill too this time.
Maybe robertson pie shop so we can go pass royal national park too.

Why dont we just do the drive too cronulla or something. ORRR La perouse?

[stienerv2]

sunday arvo? im just up for a small meet since perry just wants to have a look at my rims

I'll make it Sunday 12pm. Location has not been chosen yet so im open for ideas. La perouse is alrite, what does everyone else think?

[unl3a5h]

how the hell did this thread get to 972 pages lol

[Twest]

how the hell did this thread get to 972 pages lol

We've Got a lot of love <3 #nohomo

[Blackep3]

Help needs the link to the cheap window repair man??

[supabob]

Gonna do a oil change in the next week or so, does anyone know the part number for a oil filter? Would it be the same as the FN civic R or Intergra type r ones since they are similar K20

[Lukezen27]

Gonna do a oil change in the next week or so, does anyone know the part number for a oil filter? Would it be the same as the FN civic R or Intergra type r ones since they are similar K20

You can actually use ether ones listed for the K20

Correct ones long and thin and its easier to remove but if like me ya got some B16/B18 ones short and fat left over they fit too but coze they fat they a pain to install and remove as pipes and stuff get in the way

[JohnO]

how the hell did this thread get to 972 pages lol

cause i like to spam. :)

[supabob]

You can actually use ether ones listed for the K20

Correct ones long and thin and its easier to remove but if like me ya got some B16/B18 ones short and fat left over they fit too but coze they fat they a pain to install and remove as pipes and stuff get in the way


Thanks mate, usually how many litre of oil does the ep3 take?

[will13]

A bit over 5

5.2 from memory

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys my car just got complied and the compliance guy did a engine oil and filter change filter is OEM I dont know what oil he used.
I want to put some motul 5w30 in myself now though.
My question is; is it worth changing the oil filter as it is brand new anyway and it is the one I was going to buy anyway or should I just drain the oil?

Thanks :)

[Lukezen27]

Hey guys my car just got complied and the compliance guy did a engine oil and filter change filter is OEM I dont know what oil he used.
I want to put some motul 5w30 in myself now though.
My question is; is it worth changing the oil filter as it is brand new anyway and it is the one I was going to buy anyway or should I just drain the oil?

Thanks :)

Na leave the filter bro

As long as your sure he changed it

[EP3TYPER]

I know that the filter was changed 100% along wit.h the oil just not sire what oil was used but the filter is OEM.

Only concern was the oil he used would remain in the filter but i guess it wouldnt make a difference?

[Lukezen27]

Anybody after the rubber skirt that sits just under the front bumper?

[JohnO]

nah last time the dealer told me that my ep3 gets serviced before delivery it turned out to be a shonky chinese filter and oil was like sludge.

[stienerv2]

Hey guys found a link for those annoying bumper clips.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-Bumper-Clips-Fit-Honda-Accord-Civic-Element-Insight-/350479460459?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519a34286b#ht_5225wt_998

[Perry]

i'm happy to buy a pack with you.

[Symphorced]

I bought a few packs from America. Got about 40 all up. Cost me almost $50 after shipping costs. Wished I looked harder and found those first lol. My splash guard ones are completely destroyed and I can't even get them out so most of the clips went to waste too. :p

[RPS.13]

Thanks for the link ^^^

I bought a few packs too from the states, from memory it cost me about $12 AUD shipped for 20, they were a lot harder than the OEM ones and shiny (misleading images on ebay!!!). My panel beater didn't even end up using them. They must have used there own ones.

I think i'll buy a pack... Damn cheap!

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys looking at getting a mugen grill for my EP3 just wandering if I need to cut into the front bumper to fit it? As it looks as though you need to?

[Symphorced]

Hey guys looking at getting a mugen grill for my EP3 just wandering if I need to cut into the front bumper to fit it? As it looks as though you need to?

Nope. The grill sits on top of the bumper.

[EP3TYPER]

ah k cool. Just looked as though it was just as the top part was not there on any of the grills I have seen.

There are a few EP owners in Melb we should do a meet sometime.

[Symphorced]

ah k cool. Just looked as though it was just as the top part was not there on any of the grills I have seen.

There are a few EP owners in Melb we should do a meet sometime.

Agreed. I've met one or two but never had an EP3 meet before. Always one or two at every meet I go to though. If you can round some up, I'd be happy to come along to a meet lol. No idea where to find them though as not many post on forums.

[JohnO]

Hey guys found a link for those annoying bumper clips.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-Bumper-Clips-Fit-Honda-Accord-Civic-Element-Insight-/350479460459?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519a34286b#ht_5225wt_998

clips ordered!

[Perry]

Sweat!!!!!!!!!!111

[Jibz]

Has anyone had their CV joints (driveshafts) replaced? Are the EP3 ones the same as the FN2? I hear they are different to the DC5.

How much can I expect a OEM replacement to cost from Honda?

[EP3TYPER]

Agreed. I've met one or two but never had an EP3 meet before. Always one or two at every meet I go to though. If you can round some up, I'd be happy to come along to a meet lol. No idea where to find them though as not many post on forums.

I take it you have a mugen grill. Would you be able to tell me where you purchased it from?

Thanks

[Symphorced]

I take it you have a mugen grill. Would you be able to tell me where you purchased it from?

Thanks

Private sale off a member of these forums. Unfortunately, it's not genuine and fitment is not quite 100%. IMO, best to pay the extra $200 or so extra and get the genuine one. Try JDM Concept.

[EP3TYPER]

just found them, thanks

[EP3TYPER]

Has anyone heard of these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XXR-527-18-18x8-75-Flat-Black-Wheels-Rims-S14-WRX-xB-/330591720686?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf8cd54ee#ht_3412wt_1139

I have heard some good things, considering grabbing a set. only 950 posted!

[Nepolian]

Spend 990 then another 500-1000 on tyres, then realize that you could have bought some quality JDM rims for same price. Just my 2c

[EP3TYPER]

Fair enough. What quality JDM wheels can you get with decent tyres for that price?


Been looking around wouldnt mind a set of regamasters but cant find any.

[JohnO]

man knows his stuff! if you want a cheap set of jdm rims goto perfectrun.jp get a set of works for cheaper than distributors here. when i bought my work 11r's 17x8 +35 from jdmconcept got charged 1880 before postage, checked on that site was only 1220

[Symphorced]

Fair enough. What quality JDM wheels can you get with decent tyres for that price?


Been looking around wouldnt mind a set of regamasters but cant find any.

I think Nepolian might have meant second hand quality rims. Plenty of good quality rims for sale on these forums. There's a set of Regamaster Evos for sale on these forums too. Only just saw them posted last week. Have a search around, for ~$1500 you can get some pretty decent rims.

[EP3TYPER]

Perfect run is good got some stuff, might have a look.

Whats the largest size before guard rolling?

[JohnO]

ive fitted the 17x8+35 without rolling my guards, just had to slightly tap the rear guards up abit but doesnt count as rolling ;) i reckon you could get away with 8.5 ?

[nny911]

hey people in need of coil-over selection assistance, please visit the thread and give your 2c
thanks
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?153279-EP3R-Daily-track-COILOVERS&p=3059010#post3059010

[JohnO]

was planning to get monoflex but its so pricey.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys what do you think of this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Buddyclub-Racing-Spec-Quick-Shifter-HONDA-CIVIC-EP3-/370435741956?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item563fb0d904

[muzukashi]

got the bc shifter on my car when i got it, imo its nice and alot more smooth then stock but dont think its needed i guess its just a personal preference thing

[JohnO]

stock is pretty smooth anyways well for me it is.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey guys just brought a set of carbon skirts from Seibon, they're supposed to have great quality carbon parts. :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SEIBON-02-05-Civic-Si-Carbon-Fiber-Side-Skirts-TR-EP3-/350311784440?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5190359ff8

Ignore the ridicuous postage price

[JohnO]

how much was postage? i want the front lip

[Perry]

Same i want to know the postage price, I want the mugen rep wing I cant afford the real deal right now.

[EP3TYPER]

Postage was around $200. I brought it off ebay but not from that seller.

The front lip is pretty good. For anyone that wants a mugen wing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EP3-Mugen-style-Carbon-Fibre-Rear-Wing-Spoiler-/120756213199?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1da195cf#ht_2571wt_905

Already in Aust

[JohnO]

oh wouldnt look too bad, someone get one and when you sell it pass it over here ;)

i want the front lip but dont know how it'll look, risky biz.

[cskfai]

Postage was around $200. I brought it off ebay but not from that seller.

The front lip is pretty good. For anyone that wants a mugen wing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EP3-Mugen-style-Carbon-Fibre-Rear-Wing-Spoiler-/120756213199?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1da195cf#ht_2571wt_905

Already in Aust

I want to get a carbon fiber one too. However, I have bought the Fiber Glass one and installed since it is much cheaper costing $2xx off a member here.

[jeffreymui]

hey guys, sorry to jump into the middle, but im just wondering by any chance you guys know if the dc5r uses the same handbrake cable as our ep3? i believe mine is stretched and needs to be replaced :(

[cskfai]

I got my front lip for $300 but it is fiber glass.

[EP3TYPER]

oh wouldnt look too bad, someone get one and when you sell it pass it over here ;)

i want the front lip but dont know how it'll look, risky biz.

There you go :)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O20icFg0DWE/TA96NH6XAwI/AAAAAAAAAr0/t33IHdBxdoI/s1600/Picture+041.jpg

Looks good.

I going to get the lip, skirts and rear pods in carbon.

Should look good

[Symphorced]

There you go :)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O20icFg0DWE/TA96NH6XAwI/AAAAAAAAAr0/t33IHdBxdoI/s1600/Picture+041.jpg

Looks good.

I going to get the lip, skirts and rear pods in carbon.

Should look good

I'm thinking there may possibly be fitment problems with some of those considering the USDM front and rear bars are different to our JDM ones? I know certain brands in America make products to specifically match the USDM shape (eg: VIS Racing).

[JohnO]

i think the us front bar is a tad longer than ours?

[EP3TYPER]

Well thats why I brought the skirts as I knew they where identical. As for the front I am assuming someone will definitely do the JDM model.

I am almost 100% seibon does them

VIS parts are on alot of UKDM cars, they would be the same as the JDM ones I assume?

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1541/img6515i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/img6515i.jpg/)

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[JohnO]

its tempting!

[Perry]

Most US tend to switch a jdm bars anyways for lips.

[EP3TYPER]

its tempting!

buy buy buy!!!

[bennjamin]

hey guys, sorry to jump into the middle, but im just wondering by any chance you guys know if the dc5r uses the same handbrake cable as our ep3? i believe mine is stretched and needs to be replaced :(


as stated above check the pads first..

- loosen the handbreak cable
- with the engine off use a large flat bladed screwdriver to release the auto adjusting arms inside each caliper to reset
- start the engine and pump the brake pedal a few time to get the adjusters to set properly
- now adjust the cable



hope this helps somewhat

[Perry]

Ok guys can anyone confirm if the Preface and FL bonnet from the EU's are the same as ours?

[TOUGE-ITR]

Hi guys,

What exhaust size should i be running? ive been told either 3" or 2.5". Isnt 3" too big for an n/a 2L car?
Just wanted your inputs before i go ahead and buy one.

Thanks

[JohnO]

2.25-2.5 is reasonable, 3 is unreasonable.

[will13]

sydney ep3 thread closed?

[Perry]

damn sorry to hear dude,

ANy chasis damage?

[Banana_hammock]

May be looking at a new front. Possible shock and spring replacement too. front bar definitely needs replacing. I still think you should be able to get it roadworthy again as long as you get it all signed off by am engineer

[Twest]

sigh. i wonder if i can negoitate with justcar to get me a face lift front. but i highly doubt it :(

Your panel beater generally is the one who you would negotiate that with. If you know a panel beater I'm sure he could get the FL front for you...If not my panel beater could do it. :))

From experience though..I just had a small hole in my front bumper that damaged my front bar, radiator and air con condenser and since most panel beaters around have BARELY worked on our cars...sourcing parts is a HUGEEE headache and expect a waiting a long wait if you need parts from japan. Ultimate Jap in Smithfield has a an ep3...call them up and see what's left on the car. Otherwise talk to slowly a member on here...he has a red ep3 which still has some body parts on it if I am not mistaken.

[Twest]

I've got a headlight if you need one.

[JohnO]

were you at unsw today man??

[will13]

i got rear ended today. seems like a bad day for us EP3 owners

[JohnO]

i nearly got hit in my right fender by a ute on hume hwy today and the bogan said it wasnt his fault for merging into my lane like a wanker.

[PeppeX]

Just installed some Shifter base bushings and Shifter cable bushings

http://forums.clubep3.com/showthread.php?t=755372

http://forums.clubep3.com/showthread.php?t=755772

Gear shifts are even better now! Definitely a worthy mod.

[Twest]

This guy in a SSS was tailing me and then i had to break he had no time...NEARLY ran straight up my rear...BUT defensive driving kicked in and I swerved around the car infront across double lines and went the wrong way through a roundabout..LOL....The guy nearly hit the car infront of me.....Full fail driving ...from kebab spec SSS.

[RPS.13]

Bit of a random question. But has anyone here ever fitted the stock EP3 wheels onto a 180sx/s13/s14/s15 or even a r32/r33 before??? If so did they clear the front calipers?

[JohnO]

i highly doubt it will clear r32/33

[Twest]

were you at unsw today man??

Me? My car was safely garaged today...thankfully as I always attract cockhead drivers.

[cskfai]

i got rear ended today. seems like a bad day for us EP3 owners
I think so. I got minor scratches on the front right lip, fender and the rim by a Benz SLK
Yesterday

[gr3y123]

hey i was wondering if you guys could help me out, i recently change my springs on my ep3 and i've noticed a knocking noise when i turn, i took it to the mechanics and they said something about my tie rod bolts being loose. would any of you guys know how to fix the knocking noise or what bolts i would need? thanks.

[Nepolian]

Umm... Tighten the tie rod bolts? Also check the to nut on the strut too. 17mm if I remember.

[JohnO]

whoever needs prefacelift headlights pm meeee. btw do i have to split the wires for in order to install my fl ones?

[TOUGE-ITR]

sydney ep3 thread closed?

sorry champ, didnt know posting those questions was forbidden here.

[will13]

what questions? im so confused lol

[TOUGE-ITR]

Nvm. Lol.

[Nepolian]

AAVD lol....ha ha ha

[Twest]

Did anyone buy the shadow locknuts from shift? I LOST MY LOCKNUT KEY! :((( It's a spline type key. I think it's 8 spline....shadow discontinued the item and shift doesn't have anymore keys. I really don't want to bash a socket onto it and take it off.

[lionhart87]

does anyone know if the master clutch cylinder on our ep3 is the same as the dc5r?
if not what is the part number?

[av90]

yeh its the same. i got a dc5r clutch master cylinder in my ep3. need to order a new one from honda au soon. eu3 civic shares same too.

[lionhart87]

thanks

[av90]

no worries mate

does anybody know where else we could get genuine clutch master cylinders besides going Honda dealer?

[bennjamin]

no worries mate

does anybody know where else we could get genuine clutch master cylinders besides going Honda dealer?

try ebay , oemacuraparts.com etc. A quick search of google should net a part number - then search this and find it.

A RSX , DC5 etc would be the same part number.

[stienerv2]

Hey guys for next weekend im organising a meet/cruise

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?153995-EP3-meet-and-greet-Sunday-28th-August&p=3068740#post3068740

[Poeter]

Anyone know the Honda part # for the alternator belt of our ep3's.

Just discovered a crack on my ep3. Will need it sort it out asap before it snaps on me.

[RPS.13]

Not 100% sure if it is the same part number: 31110-PRA-013

Got it from this site: http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8337,8338&npl=17S5S01&_nplgrp=1&nplblk=E__0601

Majority of the part numbers I've searched from there are the same for the JDM model.