EP3 Type R

[stienerv2]

Yeah i used that website too. I think 31110-PRA-013 is the belt without a/c so it will be alot shorter. Its roughly 1200 and we need a 1600 ish.

[Poeter]

Found a UK site that does international shipping.

Good coverage of OEM parts for our EP3's. Take a look.

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_block_selection_C30.php?mod_01=981 4

For those interested in facelift headlights. You can consider here but I believe they're not HIDs.

[stienerv2]

Hey guys if you want the aftermarket code for the alternator belt its 7PK1637 or 7PK1638. I found those two codes are the easiest to find on the part system that supercheap had. A variance of 10 in the 16** code is not too bad if you can't get the 1637 or 1638. This is just the length of it. It cost me roughly 40 bucks for a bosch one (with discount). For OEM, the codes are 38920-PRA-004 (thats for 1637) and 38920-PRA-013(for 1638).

[bluey45]

Hey Guys,
Will the tyre size 215/45/17 fit on the stock 17" Honda wheels for a EP3?

Thanks.

[JohnO]

yes it will fit

[bluey45]

Cheers Johno. =)

[Poeter]

Hey Guys,
Will the tyre size 215/45/17 fit on the stock 17" Honda wheels for a EP3?

Thanks.

Just out of curiosity, what tyres are you fitting?

[EP3TYPER]

Sold my EP3 today will be missed :(

[flubbar]

Sold my EP3 today will be missed :(

Awww...I know the feeling.,.
What are you getting in exchange?

[EP3TYPER]

Going for another Evo. I came from an evo and miss the power.

Plus the prices on EP3s are getting kind of low wanted to sell before I made a loss

[keepitlow]

^^ could try a WRX? they are nice cars too...

I had one for 7 years..

[EP3TYPER]

not a fan

[JohnO]

yeah me too the price is dropping way too quickly... need to get on the evo bandwagon.

[EP3TYPER]

My friend just brought a really clean one for 14k with 8 months reg O_o

[Poeter]

14k!! WTF

[bennjamin]

id like to try a dead stock evo around a track like wakefield.....personally think modding these things puts them greatly out of whack/balance and makes them all straight line power and shite in the corners.

[JohnO]

What if they did more suspension work and bracing Ben?

[EP3TYPER]

id like to try a dead stock evo around a track like wakefield.....personally think modding these things puts them greatly out of whack/balance and makes them all straight line power and shite in the corners.

That speaks for most cars..

[bluey45]

Just out of curiosity, what tyres are you fitting?

Was thinking of putting on some Toyo Proxes 4 on.

BTW, does anyone know if HIDS are included in a stock 2003 EP3R? If so, how many "K's" is it?

[av90]

edit: i need a clutch master cylinder and was contemplating buying this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230654226510&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

instead of having to deal with honda au dealers. what do you guys think ? ive never heard of omni before but would give it a go

[c1v1c]

Never heard of OMNI before?? Where do you hide out?? It is def worth a try.. You will not be disappointed, i promise you..

If i remember correctly, both Flicks EG and Monty's JDM Concept/J's Racing DC5R both ran with this...

[chargeR]

edit: i need a clutch master cylinder and was contemplating buying this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230654226510&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

instead of having to deal with honda au dealers. what do you guys think ? ive never heard of omni before but would give it a go

You can get an OEM (http://www.oemacuraparts.com/acura/master-cylinder-assy.-clutch/46920-s7a-a02-acura/) one for less than that. Bet it will last better than that aftermarket one. Just saying.

[av90]

You can get an OEM (http://www.oemacuraparts.com/acura/master-cylinder-assy.-clutch/46920-s7a-a02-acura/) one for less than that. Bet it will last better than that aftermarket one. Just saying.

how much is OEM? for oem the eu3 4door civic shares same as ep3 so i would get that. or dc5r too. im just reading around to see if omni is worth choosing over oem

cheers

[chargeR]

how much is OEM? for oem the eu3 4door civic shares same as ep3 so i would get that. or dc5r too. im just reading around to see if omni is worth choosing over oem

cheers

Click the link fellow! That link goes to an RSX clutch master cylinder from OEMacuraparts which should be about $140 shipped to Australia.

[av90]

lol didnt notice the hyperlink. thanks

[denrie]

Just a quick question guys. Do you know anywhere I can get the passenger air bag inflator from? I can't pass pink slip.

[RPS.13]

Can anyone recommend some alignment settings for hitting the track on the EP3?

Figures I was thinking of were:

Front:
-2 degrees camber
slight toe out (but I am unsure how many degree's)

Rear:
approx -1 to -1.5 degrees camber
0 toe

Height: will be about a 20mm gap between the tyre and guards

[chargeR]

Can anyone recommend some alignment settings for hitting the track on the EP3?

Figures I was thinking of were:

Front:
-2 degrees camber
slight toe out (but I am unsure how many degree's)

Rear:
approx -1 to -1.5 degrees camber
0 toe

Height: will be about a 20mm gap between the tyre and guards

Sounds like a good setup to start with, a little more negative camber at the front might not hurt. What tyres, spring rates and sway bars are you using? 2-3mm of toe out at the front should be a good amount to start with and should perceptibly improve turn in.

[RPS.13]

Sounds like a good setup to start with, a little more negative camber at the front might not hurt. What tyres, spring rates and sway bars are you using? 2-3mm of toe out at the front should be a good amount to start with and should perceptibly improve turn in.

Thanks for the feedback!

Tyres i'll be running are advan a048's, front:245/40/17, rear:225/45/17. Spring rates from memory are 8 front/10 rear. Unfortunately I haven't upgraded the swaybars yet, only changed the rear end links to nolathane items.

[Jibz]

Mike, will you be going to Winton on the 24th? I will be!

[RPS.13]

Hey Julian, nah unfortunately I won't be ready in time. I'm aiming to get down to Sandown in the middle of October.

Good to hear your hitting the track though. It should be awesome!

[keepitlow]

Can anyone tell me where to buy the Cabin Filter for EP3?

I happen to check my today and its pretty dirty.. thank you~ :)

[av90]

its time to service the ep3... just wondering which coolants would you recommend i use ? and whats a good injector cleaner?

[stienerv2]

For injectors you can get them clean professionally for around 25 bucks each. If your looking for an additive try the Nulon Total fuel system cleaner.

For the coolant are you planning to professionally flush the whole thing out or not? If not which colour is it? Dont mix different colour coolants together. Normally for coolants there are 2 main colours. Green or red. For green there will be 2 types, type a or b. Type a will be better since it has anti boil, anti rust and anti freeze while type b will only have anti boil? Red coolant are generally better than the green coolants. However i've also heard that honda started to make a blue coolant which is currently one of the best in the market. If you dont wanna spend that much stick with Nulon green coolant, ive been using it and it's running fine. If your interested just pm me cause i think i have some left.

[av90]

wow..all the info i need in one post. im planning to flush out all whatever coolant is in right now. and go nulon green coolant concentrate.

cheers mate, repppped ++

[Poeter]

Honda's blue coolant cost around 50ish. It's what they use in their new Hondas.

My 2002 EP3 had green coolant. Radiator fan will turn on like mad every minute. Flushed it to the blue Honda coolant. Radiator fan turns on every 10minutes instead.

Goes to show the Honda fluid have greatly improved over its previous green fluid. It wasn't just a colour change.

[Philip Lee]

no wonder you asked what colour coolant i had. did you change it on your FL?

[Poeter]

no wonder you asked what colour coolant i had. did you change it on your FL?

Have not yet. It probably already has the blue one. My temp guage shows the operating temperature is normally between 87 and 96c.

Only traffic jams, I have seen instances of 103c which is when the radiator fan kicks in.

Oil temp so far average around mid 90s on normal drives. Peak of 103c on with 10min of hard driving. Not sure how it does on wakefield yet but I'm hoping doesn't see 120c too reguarly.

[stienerv2]

stick a thin white piece of paper in there and check lol

[bluey45]

Which coolant is easier to buy? blue or green?

[stienerv2]

You can get green at any auto shop, blue is a bit rarer

[RPS.13]

Bit confused on how I should run the Valve Cover tube that normally circulates from the airbox to the Valve Cover. Can I block it? Let it vent to the atmosphere? Or get a filter? Should it run back into the intake like on the airbox?

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_8002.jpg?t=1315736366

I have read through a far bit of stuff, a lot of different set ups floating around. But can't find a definitive answer of how to correctly set it up.

Is it okay if I have blocked it?

I read through this: are breather filter bad?? (http://forums.clubrsx.com/showpost.php?p=715983&postcount=1) Which was probably the most detail description I could find. Doesn't mention anything about blocking it though, or maybe I am reading it wrong.

[JohnO]

I've seen little pod filters that just stick on to it on many k swaps so im pretty sure you can use that to fill the hole.

[Blackep3]

Hey boys, what's a good seat cleaner for the recaro seats???

[chargeR]

Bit confused on how I should run the Valve Cover tube that normally circulates from the airbox to the Valve Cover. Can I block it? Let it vent to the atmosphere? Or get a filter? Should it run back into the intake like on the airbox?

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_8002.jpg?t=1315736366

I have read through a far bit of stuff, a lot of different set ups floating around. But can't find a definitive answer of how to correctly set it up.

Is it okay if I have blocked it?

I read through this: are breather filter bad?? (http://forums.clubrsx.com/showpost.php?p=715983&postcount=1) Which was probably the most detail description I could find. Doesn't mention anything about blocking it though, or maybe I am reading it wrong.

If you can't route it back to the filtered side of the intake then I would fit a filter to it. I think that it is part of the PCV system and that air is meant to be able to be sucked into and out of the VC there.

[Philip Lee]

my mechanic said he blocked that hole on his old DC5R track car with no problem. i never tried tho.

[RPS.13]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll most likely extend metal intake pipe I have inside and screw a nipple onto it, then run the hose back into the intake. But for now I'll unblock it and dummy up a filter.

[RPS.13]

my mechanic said he blocked that hole on his old DC5R track car with no problem. i never tried tho.

Ahh, damn it... Just read your post whilst typing mine... So I guess it won't damage anything then? If I leave it blocked???

[Philip Lee]

that's what he said but i never tried.

[bennjamin]

If you can't route it back to the filtered side of the intake then I would fit a filter to it. I think that it is part of the PCV system and that air is meant to be able to be sucked into and out of the VC there.

correct this pipe , sucks filtered air from the intake arm to the cam cover , which gets circulated around the head and gets sucked down past the pistons and back into the inlet manifold via the PCV system.

Guys please try and run like the OEM setup - IE run a pipe from the cam cover to the intake arm.
If you run a filter on the camcover - be weary that you can get defected for it (emissions based i believe)

[RPS.13]

Thanks guys ^^^

Anyone know where I can source eye bolts (for a harness) for the EP3??? Having a hard time finding any online. Either in M10 1.25, UNC 16 1/4-20, UNF 24 1/4-20. I think they are the equivalent bolt size and thread pitches in the imperial measurements.

[chargeR]

Thanks guys ^^^

Anyone know where I can source eye bolts (for a harness) for the EP3??? Having a hard time finding any online. Either in M10 1.25, UNC 16 1/4-20, UNF 24 1/4-20. I think they are the equivalent bolt size and thread pitches in the imperial measurements.

I just went to my local race supplies shop, GMP racing products in Clayton, and they had a whole variety of suitable eye bolts. I think Revolution Racegear will have similar stuff if they are closer to you.

[RPS.13]

I just went to my local race supplies shop, GMP racing products in Clayton, and they had a whole variety of suitable eye bolts. I think Revolution Racegear will have similar stuff if they are closer to you.

Thanks chargeR!

Clayton and Revolution race gear are quite close to me. I might head down in the next few weeks to see what they have.

I emailed a local bolt supplier last night, which had the right sized bolt. They were nice enough to call me back today advising me that there eye bolts weren't suited, as they were not high tensile. Oh well at least they were nice enough to call!

[Philip Lee]

are you going to drill holes on your chassis to fit those eyebolts?

that's the proper way but i wasn't game enough.... hehe

[RPS.13]

are you going to drill holes on your chassis to fit those eyebolts?

that's the proper way but i wasn't game enough.... hehe

If i can find the correct sized bolts, I was going to simply use the existing seat mount holes at the front and the seat belt buckles from the rear. Yeah, drilling through the chassis isn't something I'd want to do. But then again I have done it before to mount rollcages! (I don't know, there is just something about the EP3 that makes me not want to go drilling holes/cutting stuff here and there.)

*** Ahh! Awesome, I just received a call from GMP racing products (I emailed them last night). The chap their confirmed that they do have a new batch of the m10, 1.25 ones in stock. He said they're around $10 bucks each. He wasn't 100% sure they're the 1.25 pitch though, but I told him I'd go in and match it to my bolt anyway. I might head down on Saturday.

[av90]

Hey boys, what's a good seat cleaner for the recaro seats???

i had coke stains on my recaro's. sprayed some carpet spray lol and steam cleaned them off easily. just dont keep the steam cleaner on one spot for too long. and no scrubbing of course.

[keepitlow]

Just changed the cabin filter for my EP3R..

If anyone ever needs it the part no. is as below image, I got my from Auto One Chatswood for $32.30
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/314329_10150295664991120_647006119_8633159_5058864 27_n.jpg

Old one is so so dirty.. New clean one on the right..
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298115_10150295665096120_647006119_8633160_3544941 72_n.jpg

[av90]

wow ! thanks for the info. def going to check my one out when i service the ep3. repped +

[keepitlow]

lol I would change it asap... summer is coming up, dun want a smelly air con..

apparently you're suppose to change these cabin filters every 35,000km - 50,000km :)

[JohnO]

lol I would change it asap... summer is coming up, dun want a smelly air con..

apparently you're suppose to change these cabin filters every 35,000km - 50,000km :)

also you need to use the autoglym aircon sanitizer too!!
with regards to cabin filters cant you clean it and let dry in the sun??

[keepitlow]

I don't think the filter can be washed... lol well my old one I replace was all soggy and dirty~

New one from AutoOne is cheap anyway :)

[bennjamin]

Cabin filters in a pair can be had for about $15.00 incl delivery from the US - ebay

[lionhart87]

I bought pair of facelifted headlamps from the UK. They are apparently the non HID version which uses a H1 bulb. My car currently has HIDS fitted presumably D2s. Can I buy a H1 bulb to plug into the ballast to make it work?
Otherwise I'd have to ship it back and the HID version is out of production according to Honda

[JohnO]

I don't think the filter can be washed... lol well my old one I replace was all soggy and dirty~

New one from AutoOne is cheap anyway :)

autoone in kensington??

lionhart my facelifted lights use d2 bulbs, the preface uses h4? hi/lo

[bluey45]

I don't think the filter can be washed... lol well my old one I replace was all soggy and dirty~

New one from AutoOne is cheap anyway :)

Hey I may need a new cabin filter too. What is autoone address danny?

[JohnO]

Hey I may need a new cabin filter too. What is autoone address danny?

theres one on anzac parade, kensington before unsw. i wouldnt expect them stocking those filters lol

[bluey45]

theres one on anzac parade, kensington before unsw. i wouldnt expect them stocking those filters lol

Cool. Thanks johno. Why is that?

[JohnO]

i always find it hard to find parts for our car except the oil filter hahaha

[bluey45]

i always find it hard to find parts for our car except the oil filter hahaha

Lol. It took me a while to find a lower tie bar the other day. Now I need a cabin filter too. Well hopefully autoone at chatswood got it. Or danny pm me lol.

[Perry]

I bought pair of facelifted headlamps from the UK. They are apparently the non HID version which uses a H1 bulb. My car currently has HIDS fitted presumably D2s. Can I buy a H1 bulb to plug into the ballast to make it work?
Otherwise I'd have to ship it back and the HID version is out of production according to Honda

Honda Japan or UK?

[spookz]

autoone in kensington??

lionhart my facelifted lights use d2 bulbs, the preface uses h4? hi/lo

Prefacelift uses D2R bulbs.

[keepitlow]

Hi Kev,

Might need to try autoone webiste for a store near you, before you go call them cos they need to order them in.

For me I called in the morning and they got it in around lunch time : )

[lionhart87]

Honda Japan or UK?

Honda UK

I've found its still on sale in Japan

[RPS.13]

Just changed the cabin filter for my EP3R..

If anyone ever needs it the part no. is as below image, I got my from Auto One Chatswood for $32.30

Old one is so so dirty.. New clean one on the right..


Thank you!


Cabin filters in a pair can be had for about $15.00 incl delivery from the US - ebay

And Thank you!!!

Ordered some today: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180698320991

I didn't realise how sh*tty the dollar was until I paid for the item. Just over $17AUD delivered for 2. Still works out a lot cheaper.

Part number I pulled from here: HEATER BLOWER (http://japancars.ru/cat/honda/index.php?hmodtyp=8337,8338&npl=17S5S01&_nplgrp=3&nplblk=B__1710)

Came up here: genuinehondaelementfilter-80292-SCA-E11.html (http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~element~filter~80292-SCA-E11.html) which states it is replaced by the 80292-S5D-A01, which is the same one in the ebay link.

[av90]

lol I would change it asap... summer is coming up, dun want a smelly air con..

apparently you're suppose to change these cabin filters every 35,000km - 50,000km :)

yeh it smells really foul and sour when i first turn aircon on. lol at the reactions i get when i have people in car

[b16a2]

Smells like Piss if you ask me lol something from a public toilet when u first walk in!

[keepitlow]

^^ rofl that bad? : )

I wanna get some autoglym aircon sanitizers...

btw does anyone know where to buy the plastic tabs thats use to hold the inner plastic fenders above your front wheels.. not too sure if this is how you call it? Thank you~

[stienerv2]

The plastics clips that hold in the front splash guards are the same bumper clips that i've posted earlier on. Just search up honda bumper clips on ebay and you'll find them

[JohnO]

fuk whatever you do, dont buy it from hk sellers.... took me a whole month to get them. i dont know why it would take so long when i paid 16bucks for shipping...

[keepitlow]

lol thanks guys :) just bought some from ebay~

[b16a2]

I got them for free from JohnO LOVE YA LONG TIME BRAHHH

[chiseen]

Hi guys, I am having problem with my car alarm. Trying to get some help here. I have a Mongoose M80 series in my EP3. Until recently, my alarm cant be armed after driving/ starting of engine. It will take at least 30 seconds of non stop spamming on the arm button to lock the car (arm the alarm). However, i left the car for 10 minues and i dont have any problem arming or disarming the car if i dont start the engine/drive around. Then i decided to start the engine for like 2 minutes and turn it off and the same problem appears again. What would the problem be? Could it be my battery running low and it wouldnt support the alarm and the engine right after driving due to the distribution of power around? I am just guessing. Could someone please help me. Many thanks

[JohnO]

Hi guys, I am having problem with my car alarm. Trying to get some help here. I have a Mongoose M80 series in my EP3. Until recently, my alarm cant be armed after driving/ starting of engine. It will take at least 30 seconds of non stop spamming on the arm button to lock the car (arm the alarm). However, i left the car for 10 minues and i dont have any problem arming or disarming the car if i dont start the engine/drive around. Then i decided to start the engine for like 2 minutes and turn it off and the same problem appears again. What would the problem be? Could it be my battery running low and it wouldnt support the alarm and the engine right after driving due to the distribution of power around? I am just guessing. Could someone please help me. Many thanks

easy its the turbo timer function, turn your ignition on like engine running then hold the panic button/smallest one for like 5sections and alarm should beep twice.

[chiseen]

thanks heaps John. will try this later on. cheers

[chiseen]

problem fixed. once again thanks for the help John

[JohnO]

no worries!

[gr3y123]

hey guys, i was wondering how much a tie rod end would cost? (both sides) thanks.

[bluey45]

hey guys, i was wondering how much a tie rod end would cost? (both sides) thanks.

Im not too sure about the fronts but I got my rear lower tie for $165

[JohnO]

question what does your tie rod do? i've been getting a creaking sound when my rears whenever im on a incline- say im reversing or when im on ontop of the driveway and turning left

[Poeter]

Im not too sure about the fronts but I got my rear lower tie for $165

There's tie rods ends in the back of the car??

Unless you got 4WS or the like?

[stienerv2]

Im not too sure about the fronts but I got my rear lower tie for $165

Wrong stuff man, your talking about the lower tie bar. Completely different

[Poeter]

hey guys, i was wondering how much a tie rod end would cost? (both sides) thanks.


If you want brand new OEM part and Honda Australia doesn't want to help you.

Here's an indication of price. http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_selection_pfk.php?block_01=17S5T50 1&block_02=B__3311&block_03=9814

They will ship to Australia. My mate has ordered stuff from and they are legit business. His parts were shipped within 5 working days.

If you find the price is too expensive for OEM, I believe there are aftermarket ones like T1R inverted tie rods.

However, there is a chance DC5R's tie rod might fit but I think they're a bit different in length.

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/typespaz/EPS%20Conversion/100_5613.jpg

[stienerv2]

Hey guys make sure you have a cabin filter in your cars. I've just check mine and theres nothing in there. So freaking dodgy

[Poeter]

Cabin filters are optional.

Alot Hondas are like this. My jazz had no pollen filter when it the capability to have one.

So it's nothing dodgey.

You're lucky if you have one.

[Philip Lee]

I think cabin filter is optional.

didn't check my old EP3 but there wasn't one in my old Jazz.

[Poeter]

Lol Phillip I haven't bothered checking but I'll get around to it when I have time.

Btw, I've installed your low rails. You're right it's not that bad. Reason I changed is because the OEM still made alot of creaking noise but now that's all good with the lower rails.

[bluey45]

Wrong stuff man, your talking about the lower tie bar. Completely different

Ah sorry lol. I got confused. Still new to this lol.

[av90]

just wondering, can a crappy clutch master cylinder cause the clutch to slip during high revs/vtec ?

[Poeter]

Not really because I would imagine you're not using the clutch at the time and hence clutch is fully engaged.

When the clutch master cylinder dies, it would hamper the ability to disengage the clutch.

It sounds more like you got a worn clutch that's causing the slip. That's my guess.

[av90]

i just got my exedy sports organic clutch done only 15,000km ago. would machining the flywheel help anything?


:s

[Poeter]

well the mechanic would have machined the flywheel as a standard procedure.

Has he changed the rear main seal? Does the bottom of your transmission look oily or greasy?

[Philip Lee]

Btw, I've installed your low rails. You're right it's not that bad. Reason I changed is because the OEM still made alot of creaking noise but now that's all good with the lower rails.

it's good isn't it. feels like a race car lol

[Poeter]

It's pretty good.

I like having the steering adjusted low as well. Feels less like a truck now.

[Philip Lee]

but there is a super low one still.......

[Poeter]

haha no thanks. I think you're one is just right.

[Philip Lee]

i had the super low after the vision and the difference is night and day.

ask Perry as he had sat on it once.

[will13]

not sure which rails I have but mine sits pretty low, can sometimes make it hard to be fully aware of where your front wheels are, dont know if anyone else experiences this.

[Poeter]

What brand was the super low one?
Bride?

[chiseen]

Hi guys, I have hving problem wit my car alarm due to the aftermath of the shocking thunder strike in melbourne this wednesday. The keyless entry wouldnt work on the driver's side initially but now it doesnt work on both the driver and passenger side when arming the car (no problem on both when disarming/ getting in the car). Does anyone know good alarm installation/repair centre in Melbourne? help is very much appreciated. thanks :)

[Philip Lee]

What brand was the super low one?
Bride?

It's "vanner tuner's special". I think someone here has it too.

[Perry]

i had the super low after the vision and the difference is night and day.

ask Perry as he had sat on it once.

There was a massive difference between the both rails =)

[RPS.13]

It's "vanner tuner's special". I think someone here has it too.

+1 to "vanner tuner's special" its probably one of the best mods I've done to the EP. Even back then, when the car was pretty stock. The difference in the seating position made the car feel so much better.


not sure which rails I have but mine sits pretty low, can sometimes make it hard to be fully aware of where your front wheels are, dont know if anyone else experiences this.

I have trouble seeing some curbs when turning right. I kind of have to try and look around the A pillar through the front window or under side mirror to see them properly.

[JohnO]

has anyone ever come across a squeaking/creaking noise whilst turning left or right but on a decline like say out of a steep driveway? i know my wheels scrub but i doubt its making the noise, sounds more metal than rubber hitting the mudguard

[keepitlow]

Just reading the post about seat rails.. I've always felt my seat was low and I've being told I look like a midget driving my car when I'm actually 180cm tall :p

Anyway I just check now and I happen to have the FEEL'S seat rail on my ep3 and quick research says its 40mm lower than stock height.. I like the height to be honest, stepping on the clutch feels good at this height. If anyones interested, feel free to have a sit in my driver seat at the next meet :)

[av90]

well the mechanic would have machined the flywheel as a standard procedure.

Has he changed the rear main seal? Does the bottom of your transmission look oily or greasy?

the flywheel was machined, rear main seal replaced, the bottom of the tranny looks clean actually. i reckon it could be the clutch master cylinder not engaging fully? i know its either on or off but the piston and sleeve might be damaged somehow. which is why im not fully enganging in on or off which burns the clutch

[goatpaste]

A couple of questions for you EP3 drivers...

I'm considering buying an EP3, and was wondering how people have fared when trying to get a car repaired after a smash, considering that there aren't panels available locally? Do insurers just write them off if the panels can't be repaired?

Also, why is it so hard to sell these cars? There are cars that have been sitting on Carsales for several months. I haven't checked them out personally, but a couple look ok. Is it just the price, considering that IMG have told me they are selling freshly imported cars at the same price that people are asking for the ones in the classifieds? Are sellers just unrealistic about how much these cars have dropped in value in the last couple of years?

Lastly, having driven both pre and post facelift cars, the only real difference I can feel is in the steering. The facelift feels a bit more direct and the LSD didn't tug at the steering so much. What do you guys reckon? Is it worth paying a couple of thousand more for the later model?

Cheers
Goatpaste

[Poeter]

the flywheel was machined, rear main seal replaced, the bottom of the tranny looks clean actually. i reckon it could be the clutch master cylinder not engaging fully? i know its either on or off but the piston and sleeve might be damaged somehow. which is why im not fully enganging in on or off which burns the clutch

In that case, should take it to your mechanic to check the master and slave to see if they are on their way to seizing up.


A couple of questions for you EP3 drivers...

I'm considering buying an EP3, and was wondering how people have fared when trying to get a car repaired after a smash, considering that there aren't panels available locally? Do insurers just write them off if the panels can't be repaired?

Also, why is it so hard to sell these cars? There are cars that have been sitting on Carsales for several months. I haven't checked them out personally, but a couple look ok. Is it just the price, considering that IMG have told me they are selling freshly imported cars at the same price that people are asking for the ones in the classifieds? Are sellers just unrealistic about how much these cars have dropped in value in the last couple of years?

Lastly, having driven both pre and post facelift cars, the only real difference I can feel is in the steering. The facelift feels a bit more direct and the LSD didn't tug at the steering so much. What do you guys reckon? Is it worth paying a couple of thousand more for the later model?

Cheers
Goatpaste

I've known a few ppl that got their car repaired. Depending on damage, they vary from 2 weeks to more than a month.

Most owners believe parts are hard to gets. That is true if your smash repairs are looking for 2nd hand parts and do not have their overseas connections with Japan and Hong Kong.

If the insurer are not being tight, brand new parts can be sourced easily from Honda UK or Japan on the condition that the correct part numbers can be provided. So in my opinion if you could offer assistance in finding out the part numbers needed that could speed things up.

There is a 2008 HONDA EPC (electronic parts catalog) floating around the internet for download. If you can read Japanese, you'll basically have all the parts number needed for the JDM spec EP3. This include rear quarter panels and etc.

With regards to selling up EP3, they're not selling well now because there is now alot of them in the market and hence the demand is tapered off. The hype is no longer what they were like when were first ready for import. Not that many people fancy the hatchback shape either because they feel like it looks like a Jazz or what not.

EP3 is pretty much now a cheap p-platers car. Alot owners sell them off and upgrade themselves for an evo or whatever turbo cars they can get their hands on for brute power which devalues their market value further.

Whether the extra few grand for the cosmetic changes and steering improvement is up to you. There is no significant improvement of the facelift over the prefacelift. THese day facelfit is no longer a hype because they are now very affordable and has caught up with the number of prefacelift ep3s running around.

Hope that helps.

[goatpaste]

Thanks Poeter, very useful.

[forensics]

Hey guys, just wanted to say ill be joining the family with a white EP3 I recently purchased..

=P

[bluey45]

Hey guys, just wanted to say ill be joining the family with a white EP3 I recently purchased..

=P

Welcome! hope to see you around. or at the next meet. =)

[Perry]

Hey guys, just wanted to say ill be joining the family with a white EP3 I recently purchased..

=P

Do you use to own a em1 or ek?

Welcome to the EP3 family dude =)

[forensics]

Do you use to own a em1 or ek?

Welcome to the EP3 family dude =)

Yeah I use to own a black EM1 ages ago.. had another 4 cars in between the EM1 and the EP3 LOL

[Perry]

Yeah I use to own a black EM1 ages ago.. had another 4 cars in between the EM1 and the EP3 LOL

I thought I recongnised your name. Em1 with s2k seats yeah?

[stienerv2]

Hey guys, driver side window suddenly stop working. Any ideas?

[keepitlow]

^^ try disconnect and reconnect battery, it will reset your power window system..

[JohnO]

try this turn your key to 2nd click, hold your window down like auto down for 10seconds. turn it off, back on again and auto up should be working again

[stienerv2]

both failed

[keepitlow]

:( oh noo... burnt motor maybe, check your window seals.. if they are old and cracked that might be the reason of the window getting caught going up and down, therefore causing stress to the motor for it to give up..

[stienerv2]

ive already replaced the seals and they still look perfect. I have to check the switch but im lazy to pull the door apart again.

[bennjamin]

Check under dash fuses....

[stienerv2]

Woops i forgot to post that i've changed those 2 fuses while i was at work.

[forensics]

I thought I recongnised your name. Em1 with s2k seats yeah?

YEP thats the one.. my friend still drives that car. the car has seen better days since i sold it lol

[Civic_EP3R]

guys looking for a rear bar for a 2002 ep3r, champsionship white..

Let me know

Dean

[JohnO]

I'm still getting body creeking sounds comming from the rear. When I took my tyres off had a look around at the bushings and notbings broken. Are there any bolts that should be tightenned?

[bennjamin]

Swaybar bushes , replace or regrease
Or swaybar endlinks too

[JohnO]

Thanks Ben!

[p3p5y]

Hey Guys,

Any recommendations on where to buy and which shifter bushings to get?
My gear shift is pretty mushy and getting from 2nd to 3rd on high revs - most recently about 80% of the time it will never go into 3rd.

Also, has anyone used Honda's fully synthentic oil on their EP3s? I've recently got it put into mines, based on the recommendation from Hanny's.
On cold start ups in the morning, it sounds exactly the same as though it's been running on normal temp. Protection right from key start and the engine feels nice and smooth.

[Lukezen27]

freak'n 14.02 a the Creek tonigh

So close I can smell it grrrrrr

[bennjamin]

Hey Guys,

Any recommendations on where to buy and which shifter bushings to get?
My gear shift is pretty mushy and getting from 2nd to 3rd on high revs - most recently about 80% of the time it will never go into 3rd.

Also, has anyone used Honda's fully synthentic oil on their EP3s? I've recently got it put into mines, based on the recommendation from Hanny's.
On cold start ups in the morning, it sounds exactly the same as though it's been running on normal temp. Protection right from key start and the engine feels nice and smooth.

I use "calibre 5/30" fully synthetic from SCA.

Cheap , 5.5l and same product as the honda fully synthetic !

Try EBAY for a bushing kit. I got metal bushings for the shifter surround and linkage end for about $30 incl shipping from a uk seller



Btw luke SOO CLOSE !

[stienerv2]

So honda gets their oil made by Caltex too? Dam i never knew that.

[p3p5y]

Try EBAY for a bushing kit. I got metal bushings for the shifter surround and linkage end for about $30 incl shipping from a uk seller
Thanks Ben, appreciate it.

[[daan]]

yep i bought the honda fully synthetic (FEO) as my first oil change after the car landed from Japan- nice and smooth, but yeah i might just use Magnatec or caltex from here on in

was thinking of going for the billet bushings on ebay theres also a video install for it on youtube i think

[JohnO]

mate get mugen mounts theyre enough for daily driving! others will be too hardcore unless youre hardcore

[Blackep3]

Hey boys problem, my srs light is on??? What do I do and has it happen to any of you???

[i-vtec]

Hey boys problem, my srs light is on??? What do I do and has it happen to any of you???

Its your airbag light.

you will need to go get light error read from those diagnostic port computers and go from there.

give DEDY at TOP ONE a call and he can sort it out for you.

9599 8965

[Blackep3]

Went to my mechanic yesterday and plugged the diagnostic machine into my car, it come up with a faulty drivers side airbag, so I think it's time to go aftermarket steering wheel

[keepitlow]

^^ omg you serious Paul?

try this website, they have alot of used stock parts for EP3R and just send them a email they quote you on delivery costs..

http://www.japperformanceparts.co.uk/

[JohnO]

Went to my mechanic yesterday and plugged the diagnostic machine into my car, it come up with a faulty drivers side airbag, so I think it's time to go aftermarket steering wheel

told ya you'll need a new aftermarket one ;)

[Perry]

told ya you'll need a new aftermarket one ;)

If it doesnt effect your horn do it, as i know from my other cars if the SRS problem pops up the horn wont work.

[JohnO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zmz2EBBoAA&hd=1

[RPS.13]

Anyone on here taken out the lock collars on their coilovers before...? or is anyone here low enough to be tucking tyre?

I'm thinking about lowering the EP more, now that I have hit the track and will be reverting back to my street setup soon.

Trying to figure out the best way to lower it, since my coilovers were maxed out before I hit the track.

[Symphorced]

Mike I've recently run into the same problem for my rears. Maxed out rear passenger side and rear driver side has to have around 8-10 threads remaining for it to be level. No idea what the problem is but I took the coilovers out last night and they actually are different lengths so it doesn't seem to be the fault of the coilovers but I can't think of anything else?

I need more low too! :p

[Blackep3]

Hey guys, anyone interested in a cheeseburger run, from the city to the gong??? This Saturday night say meet at 7:30pm say silverwater maccas

[Perry]

Via RNP yeah????

[Blackep3]

Hey perry, what's RNP???

[EG52NV]

I'm down! But my car has cooling issues where I jump on VTEC too much the needle starts rising to very close to H! So I have to go through RNP and shift at 5500rpm!! :(

RNP = royal national park it's my fav run!

[JohnO]

I'm down! But my car has cooling issues where I jump on VTEC too much the needle starts rising to very close to H! So I have to go through RNP and shift at 5500rpm!! :(

RNP = royal national park it's my fav run!

you need better ratio of coolant to water, coolant should be around 45% and rest is water

[Lukezen27]

actually you need only about 10-20% coolant, water is the best transferrer of heat and the more coolant you add the less it does its job.. you need just enough to stop corrosion

[twelve]

Watch it lads, cops in there all the time these days. The part from waterfall to otford is also only 60 and unbroken lines the whole way. The cops sit there and cash in!

I know as I go through every weekend on my bike

[Blackep3]

Might give the cheeseburger run a miss tonight due to my lack of letting ppl know, so there are not many of us going. But I think we should make it into a cruise some time soon

[JohnO]

end of year one in december so everyone gets full notice

maybe a bbq while were at it aswell

[Poeter]

RNP is dangerous of cops Twelve aint kidding!!

I've got done there once one night last year. Now I know a mate of mine got instant suspension with licences consificated.

I warn you guys again, the cops are there day and night. So don't even bother hitting over 3000 rpm there.

[Blackep3]

Yeah I think that would be better Johnny hopefully more ppl wil be interested then

[Johnassan]

Do any of u guys go down to Old Pacific HWY? (Old-Pac) Much better run then RNP, well that's a personal opinion :)

[mocchi]

you need better ratio of coolant to water, coolant should be around 45% and rest is water


actually you need only about 10-20% coolant, water is the best transferrer of heat and the more coolant you add the less it does its job.. you need just enough to stop corrosion

so youre saying to dilute oem coolant with more water?

[JohnO]

so youre saying to dilute oem coolant with more water?







http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar11984_5.gif

dilute to your hearts content!

[Lukezen27]

so youre saying to dilute oem coolant with more water?

I always do..

I used to built custom water cooled PC's for sales to games and still do from my own systems..

The rad and so on use the same metal and parts to a car in most cases and If found massive cooling differences in in % of water to coolant

The more the plain water the better and quicker the heat goes but you need to have enough coolant to stop corrosion and that's really its only job unless you live in sub 0c haha

[stienerv2]

Yeah theres a graph on the royal purple website showing the cooling temperatures of coolant/water mixtures levels. Straight water appears to have the best cooling but you dont get protection of anti rust etc.

[Johnassan]

Yeah theres a graph on the royal purple website showing the cooling temperatures of coolant/water mixtures levels. Straight water appears to have the best cooling but you dont get protection of anti rust etc.

Doesn't Coolant raise the boiling point of the water, therefore shouldn't that make it better at cooling the engine?

[trism]

Correct. The best coolant is antifreeze/antiboil. Lowers the freezing point to below 0 and raises the boiling point to above 100. Also contains corrosion inhibitors.

However, don't forget that the cooling system is under pressure, so plain water wont actually boil until about 115

[u mad?]

the more you know!

Would rep if i could.

[chiseen]

Hi guys, I am new here. Just wonder where is a gd place to have my ep3 tuned/service in Melbourne/VIC. Thanks very much

[Symphorced]

Hi guys, I am new here. Just wonder where is a gd place to have my ep3 tuned/service in Melbourne/VIC. Thanks very much

Revzone
Seeker
Chasers
Modproject

[KIKNHRD]

Hi just wondering there is any threads on here about lowering springs? I'm looking at a set of H&R's for a drop of 30mm all round. Does anyone have any thoughts on that?

[will13]

What are everyone's thoughts on Tein monoflex winding master? Too stiff for an EP3?

[b16a2]

Their fine Will I run them..

[will13]

And they're alright daily? Don't want anything too spine shattering lol

[keepitlow]

^^ or you could get Tein Super Street.. more than enough for street driving/minimal circuit..

I had a set on my previous car, their are quite comfy and price is cheaper than Mono Flex too..

[will13]

Well I already have the monoflex, came with the car but not installed...just wanna get an idea of how rough it is, I think the spring rates are quite firm

[u mad?]

Hey guys, how would my mate go about getting a new windscreen for his EP3R?

Go into honda and order one? Does anyone know roughly how much it'll cost?

[Blackep3]

Hey guys, how would my mate go about getting a new windscreen for his EP3R?

Go into honda and order one? Does anyone know roughly how much it'll cost?

Yeah mate I do, the window plus instal is $350-$450 depending on where you go. Can't remember where I got mine

[u mad?]

Yeah mate I do, the window plus instal is $350-$450 depending on where you go. Can't remember where I got mine

wow thats alot cheaper than i was expecting.

[Benson]

Have a look at the yellowpages for local windscreen businesses. An aftermarket windscreen should cost around 250-300 to replace

[EKVTIR-T]

Is the genuine EP3R a thinner glass like the DC2R?

[u mad?]

Have a look at the yellowpages for local windscreen businesses. An aftermarket windscreen should cost around 250-300 to replace

just figured that because its not an aussie sold car it might of been harder to source.

Will get him to check it out :)

[u mad?]

Is the genuine EP3R a thinner glass like the DC2R?

this was also what we were wondering. I remember reading back a few years ago that the dc2/5r's windscreen replacements were like 900 bucks!

[EKVTIR-T]

Reason being I reckon a local windscreen place would supply an EU3 windscreen which may or may not be thicker/heavier

[JohnO]

obrien does supply windscreens for ep3, fyi.


nowwwww rep me ekvtir!

[JohnO]

running bc coils

its pretty good for taiwanese made, just got one slight issue and that my tyres are 235/45/17 and now i cant do a proper wheel allignment like front wheels wont get cambered to 0 on the dot... cant lower will scrub heaps so i gotta fork out for some ku36s because broke uni student. oshcit

overall good coils!

[simmy]

obrien does supply windscreens for ep3, fyi.


nowwwww rep me ekvtir!

good post mate

[Symphorced]

running bc coils

its pretty good for taiwanese made, just got one slight issue and that my tyres are 235/45/17 and now i cant do a proper wheel allignment like front wheels wont get cambered to 0 on the dot... cant lower will scrub heaps so i gotta fork out for some ku36s because broke uni student. oshcit

overall good coils!

Running same coilovers. Only problem is that it doesn't go low enough!

[JohnO]

what size tyres are you running? if i go lower, will solve my camber issue at the front but scrub more...

[Symphorced]

215/45/17 with -1.5 camber at the front and -2.1 camber at the rear. Still scrub in the rears under hard cornering but apart from that it's perfect. Could do with a little more low in the rears but the coilover on the passenger side has maxed out.

[JohnO]

215/45/17 with -1.5 camber at the front and -2.1 camber at the rear. Still scrub in the rears under hard cornering but apart from that it's perfect. Could do with a little more low in the rears but the coilover on the passenger side has maxed out.

Man I scrap exhaust mid pipe on stock height, nasty spedhumps...

[RPS.13]

what size tyres are you running? if i go lower, will solve my camber issue at the front but scrub more...

Where are you scrubbing? Camber doesn't really need to be 0 on the dot. Some negative camber may help if your scrubbing on the edge of the guard. Trim the splash guard? if you're game!


Man I scrap exhaust mid pipe on stock height, nasty spedhumps...

Haha, my mid pipe is now at least 10-15% flattened!

Ppl who did my alignment continued to drive the EP onto the hoist, even though it was scrapping. I even saw them trying to pull the car up by lifting it at the rear guards! Fail!!!

I can get over most large speed humps, sometimes I get a tiny scrape. I steer clear of the small short ones.

[bluey45]

Hey guys.
Just got my ep3 mugen engine mounts installed by Dede at Top one auto. My car feels so different now! I can feel the difference in the acceleration its like a new car.

[Bludger]

Hey guys.
Just got my ep3 mugen engine mounts installed by Dede at Top one auto. My car feels so different now! I can feel the difference in the acceleration its like a new car.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MuP3FWl-ZFw/S3j2Lzf6aRI/AAAAAAAAAFU/AZ2MlM4arV4/s320/to-give-a-pat-on-the-back-t13471.jpg

[JohnO]

Where are you scrubbing? Camber doesn't really need to be 0 on the dot. Some negative camber may help if your scrubbing on the edge of the guard. Trim the splash guard? if you're game!



Haha, my mid pipe is now at least 10-15% flattened!

Ppl who did my alignment continued to drive the EP onto the hoist, even though it was scrapping. I even saw them trying to pull the car up by lifting it at the rear guards! Fail!!!

I can get over most large speed humps, sometimes I get a tiny scrape. I steer clear of the small short ones.

like i saw my left was 0.2 and right 0.08 at the front

but my steering pulls to the right even after allignment... like bit more torque steer to fight with. do you have like any aftermarket parts installed for your front like control arms or anything? i was told my wheels too thick width and height so lowering it will scrub but will fix the problem 50/50

[Symphorced]

The only speed humps I'm afraid of are the little splitted ones. Btw Mike, update your build thread already! What's plans? I get bored at work having nothing to read lol.

[Perry]

like i saw my left was 0.2 and right 0.08 at the front

but my steering pulls to the right even after allignment... like bit more torque steer to fight with. do you have like any aftermarket parts installed for your front like control arms or anything? i was told my wheels too thick width and height so lowering it will scrub but will fix the problem 50/50

Im running the same size wheels as you JOhnO dont have that paroblem, dont think my car is dumped as yours though.

[Importsneezer]

Hey guys. Have any of you guys changed LCA to f7 planning to do so, but just wondering if its a straight bolt on. Can I use the standard bolts. And what socket can I use to take of the standard bolts.

[trism]

Yes you'll use the factory bolts. Probs be a 17 mm

[JohnO]

Im running the same size wheels as you JOhnO dont have that paroblem, dont think my car is dumped as yours though.

how about tyre size perry? mines still on stock height!

[RPS.13]

like i saw my left was 0.2 and right 0.08 at the front

but my steering pulls to the right even after allignment... like bit more torque steer to fight with. do you have like any aftermarket parts installed for your front like control arms or anything? i was told my wheels too thick width and height so lowering it will scrub but will fix the problem 50/50

Maybe ask them to re-align it if you're not happy with it??? I'm running AKOM inverted rod ends, Todd's tie rods and Whiteline camber bolts, along with the BC BR coilovers. Go a 225/45 or a 215/45 that should help. As previously mentioned, more negative camber won't hurt, you'll most likely need it to tuck the tyre under the guard if you go lower. Trim your splash guard and roll your guards?

What width and offset are you running?


The only speed humps I'm afraid of are the little splitted ones. Btw Mike, update your build thread already! What's plans? I get bored at work having nothing to read lol.

Haha, nothing really to update Tim!!! I'm still looking for a new low profile jack, it's either $160-190 for a cheap costco 'Arcan' one. Or a mate of mine can get a steel one at trade price for $280, not sure what brand though.

[JohnO]

Maybe ask them to re-align it if you're not happy with it??? I'm running AKOM inverted rod ends, Todd's tie rods and Whiteline camber bolts, along with the BC BR coilovers. Go a 225/45 or a 215/45 that should help. As previously mentioned, more negative camber won't hurt, you'll most likely need it to tuck the tyre under the guard if you go lower. Trim your splash guard and roll your guards?

What width and offset are you running?



Haha, nothing really to update Tim!!! I'm still looking for a new low profile jack, it's either $160-190 for a cheap costco 'Arcan' one. Or a mate of mine can get a steel one at trade price for $280, not sure what brand though.

i might try the 225/45 and lower it and get abit more negative if i can at the front, i've got bc br coils too and would i need the inverted rod ends or should be fine putting on 225? im only running 17x8+35 or 38. it was fine on stock suspension but after coils got installed problems started occuring and that front had issues.

[RPS.13]

i might try the 225/45 and lower it and get abit more negative if i can at the front, i've got bc br coils too and would i need the inverted rod ends or should be fine putting on 225? im only running 17x8+35 or 38. it was fine on stock suspension but after coils got installed problems started occuring and that front had issues.

Depending on how low you go, you don't really need them. They'll help correct the angle of your tie rods, in turn help prolong the life of the rack. I found them to help a lot with the bump steer, I no longer have to fight the steering. I'd buy them solely for that reason.

I was able to successfully fit 17x8 +38, with 245/40/17's on the front. But then again, I'm running -2.4ish front camber, rolled guards and removed the splash guards to make it fit.

I'd try lower it and adjust the negative camber first, see if that helps. Before forking out $$$ for the 225's.

[Blackep3]

Hey guys I think it's time we had another meet up, I was thinkin of pie in the sky?? On old pac, any thoughts??

[Twest]

Hey guys I think it's time we had another meet up, I was thinkin of pie in the sky?? On old pac, any thoughts??

Sounds great, I've never been there. :)

[Perry]

when when when not this Sat plz!!

[Twest]

Sunday would be pretty sweet.

[bluey45]

Hey guys I think it's time we had another meet up, I was thinkin of pie in the sky?? On old pac, any thoughts??

Count me in too.

[will13]

What date?

[Blackep3]

Ok guys who is free on Sunday? It's the 6th, meet at thornleah maccas say around 10:00am sharp will leave maccas at 10:30 am

[Twest]

Anyone know of anybody selling the kiddracing headers anymore? I can't seem to find them, and the kiddracing website doesn't seem to exist anymore.

[JohnO]

Anyone know of anybody selling the kiddracing headers anymore? I can't seem to find them, and the kiddracing website doesn't seem to exist anymore.

only means one thing. bankruptcy

[twelve]

Anyone know of anybody selling the kiddracing headers anymore? I can't seem to find them, and the kiddracing website doesn't seem to exist anymore.

Not sure where to buy in Aus, but the US shop stopped sending to Aus anyway.

[Twest]

only means one thing. bankruptcy

Yea, I remember the guy that was selling them vteckid became very unreliable towards the end of last year. Alot of people reporting that they didn't recieve their headers or they came late... sighh.. A good reasonably priced header and i missed out :(

[Blackep3]

Who is coming to the cruise today, off to pie in the sky

[Lukezen27]

Anyone know of anybody selling the kiddracing headers anymore? I can't seem to find them, and the kiddracing website doesn't seem to exist anymore.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Acura-RSX-Honda-Civic-SI-02-06-Kiddracing-K20-Header-/300585400310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45fc4937f6

[Antv]

Anyone know of anybody selling the kiddracing headers anymore? I can't seem to find them, and the kiddracing website doesn't seem to exist anymore.

try ebay? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Acura-RSX-Honda-Civic-SI-02-06-Kiddracing-K20-Header-/300585400310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45fc4937f6

does anybody know if the header would fit with the stock jdm catyl ?

[Twest]

try ebay? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Acura-RSX-Honda-Civic-SI-02-06-Kiddracing-K20-Header-/300585400310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45fc4937f6

does anybody know if the header would fit with the stock jdm catyl ?

I don't think it's bolt-on, I know ben has the kiddracing headers. Any input from someone on that? I know they come with a test pipe so my only reasoning for that would be it doesn't work with the stock cat, unless of course you had it welded on by an exhaust shop.

[RPS.13]

Correct ^^^ you'll need an aftermarket cat to be welded up where the test pipe is.

The stock cat is a part of the 2-1 section from the stock header. It would be a lot of trouble to make it fit. Sure it could be cut it up to fit onto the Kiddracing item, but why would you bother??? Plus you'd have to cut up your mid pipe section to make it fit & your o2 sensor wiring probably will need to be lengthened/extended to suit.

Only pic I took of the install:

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC01242.jpg?t=1317641415

[will13]

Are the gasket sizes common? I don't think mine came with gaskets...

[RPS.13]

Are the gasket sizes common? I don't think mine came with gaskets...

Yep, it is a standard 2.5" 3 hole gasket. I got it from my local Autobarn, probably a tad cheaper if you go to an exhaust shop. The other side you use the doughnut gasket supplied. Pretty sure you can get them from exhaust shops too, in case it didn't come with it.

[will13]

Awesome, cheers

[JohnO]

guys im in need of tie rod ends, jdmyard cannot be of any use fml. can someone point me to the right direction? thanks

[Symphorced]

guys im in need of tie rod ends, jdmyard cannot be of any use fml. can someone point me to the right direction? thanks

OEM or aftermarket inverted ones?

If the latter, email dc5jdm@yahoo.com from America who makes/distributes the Akom inverted tie rod ends.

[JohnO]

inverted tie ends need short ones

[RPS.13]

I don't think it's bolt-on, I know ben has the kiddracing headers. Any input from someone on that? I know they come with a test pipe so my only reasoning for that would be it doesn't work with the stock cat, unless of course you had it welded on by an exhaust shop.

Twest: Clear you inbox :thumbsup:

[Twest]

Twest: Clear you inbox :thumbsup:

Inbox cleared man! Was pm's in their from 2009 haha.

[Lukezen27]

Anybody got better clearer instructions on how to install the front air spoiler/splitter? That’s the rubber strip under the front bumper..

The on-line workshop manuals vague as hell and of poor quality due dodgy scanning!

[JohnO]

i thought its just drill new holes and bolt and washer it lol

[Lukezen27]

i thought its just drill new holes and bolt and washer it lol

lol

NO!

[JohnO]

backyard style!

[Symphorced]

Anybody got better clearer instructions on how to install the front air spoiler/splitter? That’s the rubber strip under the front bumper..

The on-line workshop manuals vague as hell and of poor quality due dodgy scanning!

Does that thing come stock? Reverted back to stock lip from Mugen lip and I need to get my hands on one of those.

[itachi-kun]

hey guys.. not an ep3 guy.. but a mate of mine needs your help ep3 gurus!

so he got ingalls camber bolts installed by jax, and they apparently couldnt get more than -0.1 degrees camber on the driver side, the passenger side managed-0.4 degrees.

this is the driver side bolt:
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9302/20111120160227copy.jpg

did they install it wrong? is the arrow on the bolt head supposed to point the same way as the washer tab to achieve maximum negative camber?

he is a bit hesistant to loosen the bolt and playing around with it as it will mess with the toe settings, wasting the alignment.

so can anyone confirm that the arrow on the bolt head is supposed to point the same way as the washer tab, before he tries to mess with it?

[bennjamin]

how can it adjust camber - if the actual hole itself isnt flared out to allow for a change in angle ?! Loosening this bolt will not directly affect TOE.

[EKVTIR-T]

The top bolt has a slight lobe and with rotation pivots the wheels camber angle in or out

http://www.k-series.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1175&d=1293560924

http://www.tougedistribution.com/imagefarm/product.image/3Q-EP3-004.jpg

[bennjamin]

Kk the bolt must be narrower than the hole to accomplish this- GW

[RPS.13]

hey guys.. not an ep3 guy.. but a mate of mine needs your help ep3 gurus!

so he got ingalls camber bolts installed by jax, and they apparently couldnt get more than -0.1 degrees camber on the driver side, the passenger side managed-0.4 degrees.

this is the driver side bolt:

did they install it wrong? is the arrow on the bolt head supposed to point the same way as the washer tab to achieve maximum negative camber?

he is a bit hesistant to loosen the bolt and playing around with it as it will mess with the toe settings, wasting the alignment.

so can anyone confirm that the arrow on the bolt head is supposed to point the same way as the washer tab, before he tries to mess with it?

With my whiteline camber bolts, the washer tabs sit the same as the ones picture above, the tab faces inwards. From what I saw, when I installed them the washer can only sit at one position to the bolt i.e. the washer locks the bolt. When you spin it, it will spin the bolt/lobe as well.

My initial camber reading measured at -1.08 (camber tops were maxed out), I forgot to tell the guys at Jax I had the camber bolts. They did a second alignment and got -2.4 out of them.

[keepitlow]

Hey guys,

Recommend a good site for getting brand new original parts . .

I was looking but to some new tweeter covers and interior plastic covers, some rusty screws in engine bay came across this site . . They have everything and yes I mean EVERYTHING, lol . . Worth a look if you looking for genuine stuff :)

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/

[Poeter]

Hey guys,

Recommend a good site for getting brand new original parts . .

I was looking but to some new tweeter covers and interior plastic covers, some rusty screws in engine bay came across this site . . They have everything and yes I mean EVERYTHING, lol . . Worth a look if you looking for genuine stuff :)

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/

Yep. I have posted it here before.

Ordered a few things from them and they're pretty fast shipping.

Just be careful that some parts from UKDM and JDM can have different part numbers such as headlights,ecu, intake/exhaust manifolds.

[keepitlow]

Yahh Pete, staff there are great.. respond to your questions nice and fast..

I just order some bolts, tweeter cover, plastic covers.. nothing major~ : )

restoration on my interior!

[Perry]

Did they ask for you Vin number, when I asked about some parts they did?

[Poeter]

Did they ask for you Vin number, when I asked about some parts they did?

No they didn't ask for VIN. Just as long you have the part number.

The most accurate way to determine part number is through using HONDA EPC Japan. I've got a copy of it and it's all in Japanese. So it's takes a bit of guessing to navigate through the software. But I was able to manage to get the bits exclusive to our JDM model.

It basically has the same exploded view of the parts like as below:

http://autoepc.com.ua/images/HondaJap1.gif

[KIKNHRD]

Hey guys,

Recommend a good site for getting brand new original parts . .

I was looking but to some new tweeter covers and interior plastic covers, some rusty screws in engine bay came across this site . . They have everything and yes I mean EVERYTHING, lol . . Worth a look if you looking for genuine stuff :)

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/

That link is awsome I've been trying to find a parts manual for ages, thats even better. Like a work shop manual and I can either order from there or take the part number into honda and get them to order it :)

[Philip Lee]

Pete, do u need a Japanese windows to run that??

[keepitlow]

lol your inbox is full Perry~ :P

[keepitlow]

Here's the page for the parts, I'm quite certain its correct! :)

For Pre-facelift Model go here:
http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_block_selection_C30.php?mod_01=951 1

For Facelift Model go here:
http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_block_selection_C30.php?mod_01=972 5

[bluey45]

Here's the page for the parts, I'm quite certain its correct! :)

For Pre-facelift Model go here:
http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_block_selection_C30.php?mod_01=951 1

For Facelift Model go here:
http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_block_selection_C30.php?mod_01=972 5

Awesome. Thanks Danny. I think I can finally get those fogs.