EP3 Type R

[SuperSteve]

good job Nepolian :D:D

[Nepolian]

Im looking for a second contact other than myself........do I have any volunteers?

If interested, post/pm me your name and number so I can put you down!

[Nepolian]

Heres the EOI guys!

Get onto it!!!!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1803109#post1803109post1803109

EP3 list so far!

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)
12 - icecrm - CW (syd)

[samsung001]

i believe i see one of you guys everyday on Motorway #3. I drive from south to north for work, and every morning i see a CW ep3 opposite me head to south area.

[SuperSteve]

i reckon there are quiet a few more ep3's out there then the ones here on ozhonda. It would b good to tell every ep3 owner out there about ozhonda and this thread because it would b awesome to keep incontact with one another mainly for problems and the solution and sourcing of parts. Also its good to learn from 1 another aswell :)


but i can picture already whats gonna happen
Me " Hey mate nice car ! u heard of ozhonda forums ?? "
Ep3 Owner " Piss off u loser ! "

[samsung001]

i reckon there are quiet a few more ep3's out there then the ones here on ozhonda. It would b good to tell every ep3 owner out there about ozhonda and this thread because it would b awesome to keep incontact with one another mainly for problems and the solution and sourcing of parts. Also its good to learn from 1 another aswell :)


but i can picture already whats gonna happen
Me " Hey mate nice car ! u heard of ozhonda forums ?? "
Ep3 Owner " Piss off u loser ! "

i would say so...hahaha

[icecrm]

hey guys just installed my fujitsubo rm01a exhaust. When i give it, theres the sound of something vibrating from where the cat joins the exhaust??

any of you guys had this problem at all??

[SuperSteve]

hmmm take it back to whoeva installed it i say

[SuperSteve]

ohh k cool. I just saw on the uk forums that some guy had the same issue so he did this to solve it, he made a good point that this will wear through as well but be a lot cheaper to replace a bit of hose/pipe than the air-con line so i think i might do that as well.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj189/typercivic_photos/Ep3%20photos/IMG_0159.jpg

what type of material do u guys reckon that is ?? ive got the same problem with my m and m honda front strut >_< the pipe is just rubbing the top of the engine and the bottom of my strut

[icecrm]

i put the exhaust on last night

[egads]

hey guys just installed my fujitsubo rm01a exhaust. When i give it, theres the sound of something vibrating from where the cat joins the exhaust??

any of you guys had this problem at all??

does it happen all the time or only during wet/rainy conditions?

because dc5/ep3 with aftermarket exhausts have a similar problem during heavy rain

[icecrm]

all the time when there is load on the engine

like down shifting

[Chi]

all the time when there is load on the engine

like down shifting

I know about it too well .

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80848

Stiffer mounts and exhaust mount hangers seem to have helped a bit.

But I do get it on odd occasions of heavy rain.

[typercivic]

i have been getting a rattle as well since putting on the rm-01a but didn't think it would be this as it sounds like it is coming from the front right somewhere but will try rubber mounts to see if it solves it.

Had the car on the dyno yesterday to see how it was going after putting on a gruppe m and the rm-01a, got a free vafc 2 so put that in and got it to adjust a/f ratios to make car is running safely till i get KPro. I was happy with the result considering it was run on a dyno known to read average as opposed to inflated figures, managed to squeeze 12 more hp at top end and the car rockets through vtec now. Will put graph up when get the chance.

[egads]

what was the figure?

[typercivic]

woops forgot to say actual figure....183 bhp atw, that's around 135kw i think.

[SuperSteve]

wow nice typercivic :D nice figures :D

[icecrm]

that is a nice figure

gratz

[aaronng]

woops forgot to say actual figure....183 bhp atw, that's around 135kw i think.

Nice! What brand of dyno did you use?

[aaronng]

what type of material do u guys reckon that is ?? ive got the same problem with my m and m honda front strut >_< the pipe is just rubbing the top of the engine and the bottom of my strut

Could be nitrile rubber. You can get it from Clark Rubber. Not sure how much they would charge you for such a small piece through.

[Philip Lee]

woops forgot to say actual figure....183 bhp atw, that's around 135kw i think.

well done.

how was the A/F tho? did you have to tune much?

[denrie]

whats a good & cheap intake for EP3?

[Philip Lee]

^ injet/AEM, Gruppe M, Mugen. from cheap to exxy.

most people here have Gruppe M. a few have injet. dun think anyone have Mugen.

[sai_ANN]

^ you mean injen?

[Philip Lee]

^ oops. its end of the day......

[typercivic]

Nice! What brand of dyno did you use?

Dyno Dynamics Dynamometer is what is says at the top to be exact lol

[typercivic]

well done.

how was the A/F tho? did you have to tune much?

not sure as don't have the graph showing it on me but there was reasonable amount of tuning at some points. here is the graph(red line with vafc2 tune)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj189/typercivic_photos/Ep3%20photos/SCAN_140708_Dynographedite.jpg

[denrie]

kool thanks :) might jst get Injen one then..how much is the Gruppe M? and where do i get it from?

[Philip Lee]

Gruppe M is around $850 shipped if you buy directly from Gruppe M Japan.

there is an email address somewhere here but i didn't take note because i didn't buy one.

typercivic, i'd assume the car was running rich in the middle rev range pre tune.

[egads]

whats a good & cheap intake for EP3?

injen or fujita.

gruppem isnt cheap at all.

[denrie]

thanks :P i'll get one soon...

[typercivic]

Gruppe M is around $850 shipped if you buy directly from Gruppe M Japan.

typercivic, i'd assume the car was running rich in the middle rev range pre tune.

can get the gruppe m for under $800 now with the exchange rate, best money i have spent on the car.

Philip, it was and very rich in vtec so was leaned out.

[denrie]

is the Woolworths 98 Octane alright for my car? is it the same as BP and Shell?

[samsung001]

is the Woolworths 98 Octane alright for my car? is it the same as BP and Shell?

it's ok. But i would say BP should be the best one.

[Chi]

IS there a particular reason why you say BP is the best one?

[EKVTIR-T]

Because it's winning the lounge thread poll lol
Didn't you know :)

Majority rules here

[egads]

no, because it costs the most. ballers everywhere

[Nepolian]

Any 98 ron is better than 95 :)

[Philip Lee]

is the Woolworths 98 Octane alright for my car? is it the same as BP and Shell?

i have had 2 tanks of vortex 98 and no problem so far.

[Nepolian]

What wheels are you guys rolling on or are considering buying? Just curious?

I just ordered some Rotas from the US. My mate just bought them today for me and he thinks they're awesome..... I'm abit worried as I have only seem it in pics.

Guess I'll know when it arrives :)

[Chi]

Which Rotas are you talking about?

there is heaps of designs from Rotas.

And I personally say no to replicas, especially ones made from the phillipines

[Nepolian]

Arent Rotas made in the US?

Oh well!

Good enough for the yanks, good enough for me. Too bad if you dont like it :)

[questera]

What wheels are you guys rolling on or are considering buying? Just curious?

I just ordered some Rotas from the US. My mate just bought them today for me and he thinks they're awesome..... I'm abit worried as I have only seem it in pics.

Guess I'll know when it arrives :)

How much are Rotas? are you getting 17 or 18?

[chargeR]

Arent Rotas made in the US?

No sir:LINK (http://www.rotawheels.com/)

[questera]

what do you guys think of 18 x 8 with +35 offset fit on our EP? It should fit isn it?

[Nepolian]

what do you guys think of 18 x 8 with +35 offset fit on our EP? It should fit isn it?

Sounds abit tight with that offset, might want to keep it at 45 if youre going 8 inch wide.

[icecrm]

im planning on getting j attack ce28's

[icecrm]

hey guys next on my list for mods is headers, which of the 2 do you think would suit with injen intake and fujitsubo rm01a cat back better???

Spoon or Toda?? or no difference

[typercivic]

from what i understand if going 8" wide that +42 or +45 would be best offset like Nepolian said.

[Chi]

Arent Rotas made in the US?

Oh well!

Good enough for the yanks, good enough for me. Too bad if you dont like it :)


Dont think its bad at all.

Im just happy Im not rolling on wheels that are known to crack under heavy load. ;)

http://geocities.com/boomn29/rim.jpg

http://geocities.com/boomn29/rimcenter.jpg

http://geocities.com/boomn29/rimcrack.jpg


http://geocities.com/boomn29/broke.jpg

[Chi]

Sounds abit tight with that offset, might want to keep it at 45 if youre going 8 inch wide.

Why would you keep the wheel the same offset if you have wider wheels?

You want more agressive offset so the wider wheels sits out more to clear the strut housing.

I had +43 only with a 17x7.5 wheel and it would rub the inner chasis on full lock or hard cornering.



what do you guys think of 18 x 8 with +35 offset fit on our EP? It should fit isn it?

+35 is a good offset, Im running +28 and I think its too weak.

But remember the rear will scrub first before the front does.

So a staggered offset might be a good idea.



Use this website as a guide

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

But also take into considering different rims and height of car affect the outcome.

[questera]

im planning on getting j attack ce28's

That is hot. Go for it man... no need to think twice:p

if its within my budget, i would get that too. too bad its 3500 for the 18"

[questera]

+35 is a good offset, Im running +28 and I think its too weak.

But remember the rear will scrub first before the front does.

So a staggered offset might be a good idea.



Use this website as a guide

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

But also take into considering different rims and height of car affect the outcome.

Thanks Chi for the info, i think i will definitely get the +35 offset all round. I think that would be the best setup.

I am still looking for the lightweight rims though. I want to keep it under 7.5Kg each side which is not many available around

[Philip Lee]

^ i have a set of rays se37 at 18 x 7.5 and they're around 7kg each (wheel only).

so i guess most quality forged wheels at similar size will be bang on target.

[denrie]

does anyone know how to remove the headlights for an 02' EP3?

[Chi]

If its like a DC5 you will have to remove your front bar to access the bolts underneath the headlight,

[questera]

thats right, you have to open the front bumper. i did it once

[denrie]

is it hard to take the front bumper off?

[Philip Lee]

^ i hate the screws underneath. always a pain to do up.

[Philip Lee]

is it hard to take the front bumper off?

it is not too hard.

there are a few plastic clips and 4 philips screws.

the hard part is to pull the sucker out once the clips/screws are off. the first time i did it, it took like an hour (being extra careful). the second took 10 mins.

make sure u get a mate to help out when u're poping off the bumper so you don't scratch the paint.

i have a diagram to show where the clips/screws are but it's at work. i'll post it up tomorrow.

btw why do you want to take the bumper off?

[denrie]

ohh yeah alright then kool thanks heaps! i wnt to change the lights not the xenon's...thanks!

[Philip Lee]

^ u sure they can't be done without taking the light/bumper off.

[denrie]

can the DC5 Mugen intake fit on an EP3?

[Chi]

Well according to nengun website they are different part numbers

17200-XK2-K0S0 Honda Civic Type R (EP3)
17200-XK5-K0S0 Honda Integra Type R (DC5)


However I think there might be a chance the DC5 one will fit the EP3, because the airbox bolts onto the stock Airbox mounting brackets and I'm pretty sure the DC5 and EP3 airbox is similar.

But i dont have anything concrete yet.

Will dig up info on the net and see.

[denrie]

lol okay thanks heaps :P

[icecrm]

any one know offset of stock ep3 wheels

[questera]

any one know offset of stock ep3 wheels

Its +45

[Philip Lee]

Well according to nengun website they are different part numbers

17200-XK2-K0S0 Honda Civic Type R (EP3)
17200-XK5-K0S0 Honda Integra Type R (DC5)


However I think there might be a chance the DC5 one will fit the EP3, because the airbox bolts onto the stock Airbox mounting brackets and I'm pretty sure the DC5 and EP3 airbox is similar.

But i dont have anything concrete yet.

Will dig up info on the net and see.

i had a look about this issue too and i think they should be very similar if not identical.

but i'm same with Chi, not 100% sure.

[Philip Lee]

is it hard to take the front bumper off?

this is the diagram as promised:




http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2543/doranorinoriimg600x4501vj2.jpg

[denrie]

isn't that the 04' Facelift or is it the same? thanks heaps! it's a massive help...

[Philip Lee]

^ should be the same.

[denrie]

thanks :) i'll try it later on today...

[Nepolian]

Does anyone have an ETD forsale before I order one?

[denrie]

does anyone know if we can get FD2R's here? if so how much?

[SuperSteve]

is it worth having a ETD if i upgrade to some nice solid innovative engine mounts ??

[Chi]

I had ETD went to innovative mounts.

No need for ETD as the mounts itself is quite stiff.

And I would rather go for stiffer mounts than ETD as I said many times, ETD will cause more strain to the mounts than reduce engine movement.

[egads]

Does anyone have an ETD forsale before I order one?


which one did you plan on ordering?


does anyone know if we can get FD2R's here? if so how much?


no, not at the moment unless you somehow have owned it for 12months overseas

[SuperSteve]

I had ETD went to innovative mounts.

No need for ETD as the mounts itself is quite stiff.

And I would rather go for stiffer mounts than ETD as I said many times, ETD will cause more strain to the mounts than reduce engine movement.

thanks chi :thumbsup:

would u know if the innovative billet mounts rated 60A would still b good on track ?? Or u reckon 75a would b the best way to go ??

Thanks in advance mate

[Chi]

Well I will be tracking with 75a next Fri and give you an outcome on that.


However I know of a few ppl using 60a and seem fine with it.


But i like it nice and stiff lol

[egads]

who was still after an rm01a? one of the new traders (seeker) has a 2nd hand one.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94581

[typercivic]

where is the best place to get innovative mounts from? most likely go for the 60A just not sure where from.

[egads]

try us ebay?

[denrie]

is anyone selling Yellow EP3 foglights or know where to get them from?

[SuperSteve]

But i like it nice and stiff lol

hehe whateva tickles ur fancy mate :D:D haha jokes buddy

Yeah let us know how u go with ur 75a mounts for im just trying to choose between the 60a and the 75a

[icecrm]

just curios any whitep ep3's out west, i seen 1 in blacktown the other night???

[ekhybrid]

prob me lol

[Nepolian]

Anyonr interested in a cheap Hodata for their EP3, pm me :)

It has been tuned for intake and exhaust :)

[denrie]

just curios any whitep ep3's out west, i seen 1 in blacktown the other night???

probally saw me i was in blacktown area for a few nights...theres like 3 in the blacktown area though and i know one..

[Nepolian]

CRUISEEEEEE - EP3 - Only event of the year!!!!!

SIGN UP!!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1820275#post1820275

[Chi]

Does that include EP3 coupes? lol

[Nepolian]

I mean that it is the only event for EP3......not EP3 only....LOL!

[ekhybrid]

who can help me with my es mounts lol

[Nepolian]

who can help me with my es mounts lol

What kind of help do you need?

[ekhybrid]

What kind of help do you need?

lol i got not idea where to start. the bay is so cramped lol

[Nepolian]

lol i got not idea where to start. the bay is so cramped lol

All the new cars seem to be like that, just have to deal with it :)

[Nepolian]

Bump, has anyone got anything interesting for their car lately?

I'll start, I have bought and fitted a set of AVID engine mounts and boy is it harder. The car has more vibrations than a MACK truck.....LOL.....seriously! but its worth it.....just!

[Philip Lee]

good stuff. let us know later if the vibration will settle down.

did you fit them yourself?

[SuperSteve]

good stuff nepolian :D im going to get some innovative mounts mounts when i can and i cant wait to see how they go :D

im still waiting for my toda cat back exhaust >_< should b hopefully arriving this week i will let you all know how it goes once its installed with dyno results b4 and after hehehe

[Shaun]

interesting note...the original post i made all the way back on page 1 from last year bout the EP3R forsale in that car yard, how i said a bit overpriced...drove past yesterday and i swear that EP3R is still sitting there..from October last year!! im bout 85&#37; sure its the same one but i could be wrong

[SuperSteve]

that poor ep3 is still waiting for u shaun hehehe

[Shaun]

yeh bad! grrr i still want one but cant justify the cost coz my mitsubishis value has dropped a bit more then i would have liked...that and im scared im gonna miss turbo 4wd performance! lol

[SuperSteve]

hehe if u live in sydney u should come to the ep3 meet up and take another look at ep3's hahaha Let the droolage begin haha

[Nepolian]

Shaun, you know you want it!

[egads]

drool over the ep3s while some of us drool over the evo

[NightRyder]

Some of us did drool over an evo but changed to an ep3 at the end. :)

Still would consider an evo for a family car...hahaha :D


drool over the ep3s while some of us drool over the evo

[Nepolian]

Some of us did drool over an evo but changed to an ep3 at the end. :)

Still would consider an evo for a family car...hahaha :D

^^Agreed, I passed on a EVO 8/9 for an EP3.....seriously :)

I then figured thats what the wife's car was for :p

Check this out! Who's up for a race.? Probably not many since we have the cruise. But here it is anyway,

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1836370&posted=1#post1836370

[Shaun]

LOL @ Family car i was trying to convince my sister an EP3R would be the perfect family car for her...hell its gotta bigger boot then my evo!

[EG5]

good stuff nepolian :D im going to get some innovative mounts mounts when i can and i cant wait to see how they go :D

im still waiting for my toda cat back exhaust >_< should b hopefully arriving this week i will let you all know how it goes once its installed with dyno results b4 and after hehehe

Get Avid mounts
They are abit better design as they provide their own bracket for one of the side which is hold up by 3 bolts vs 1 bolt on innovative mounts.

[EG5]

Bump, has anyone got anything interesting for their car lately?

I'll start, I have bought and fitted a set of AVID engine mounts and boy is it harder. The car has more vibrations than a MACK truck.....LOL.....seriously! but its worth it.....just!

:thumbsup: Avid Racing FTW

[SuperSteve]

Get Avid mounts
They are abit better design as they provide their own bracket for one of the side which is hold up by 3 bolts vs 1 bolt on innovative mounts.

thanks mate :)

Just a question though. Reason for me buying the innovative mounts is because they have the 60a which it is labelled Street, so im assuming that the vibration wont b as rough as say the 75a. I will b tracking my car but i use it daily and i dont know if i can handle the vibration, UNLESS, with the stiff mounts in time they settle in and dont vibrate as much thats probably when i go for the stiffer

[Nepolian]

thanks mate :)

Just a question though. Reason for me buying the innovative mounts is because they have the 60a which it is labelled Street, so im assuming that the vibration wont b as rough as say the 75a. I will b tracking my car but i use it daily and i dont know if i can handle the vibration, UNLESS, with the stiff mounts in time they settle in and dont vibrate as much thats probably when i go for the stiffer

Yonas informs me that the avids are rated at 62A. Now when I fitted the 75 on the DC5R it was much the MACK truck as well. Realistically, 60-75 pffft! there would'nt be that much difference.

By looking at it, the avids seem to restrict more movement through desogn rather than hardness. But I havent done enough kms to see. It'll get a good testing on next weeks cruise :D

[air23box]

thanks mate :)

Just a question though. Reason for me buying the innovative mounts is because they have the 60a which it is labelled Street, so im assuming that the vibration wont b as rough as say the 75a. I will b tracking my car but i use it daily and i dont know if i can handle the vibration, UNLESS, with the stiff mounts in time they settle in and dont vibrate as much thats probably when i go for the stiffer

The mounts will settle after a few weeks.....I dun feel the vibrate anymore......I've been using it for years .......big :thumbsup: for it.....

[SuperSteve]

Yonas informs me that the avids are rated at 62A. Now when I fitted the 75 on the DC5R it was much the MACK truck as well. Realistically, 60-75 pffft! there would'nt be that much difference.

By looking at it, the avids seem to restrict more movement through desogn rather than hardness. But I havent done enough kms to see. It'll get a good testing on next weeks cruise :D

Thanks mate :thumbsup: Cant wait for this cruise aswell ive been really looking forward to it hehe

CMON 16TH OF AUGUST YEAH BABY ! ! !

[Nepolian]

Thanks mate :thumbsup: Cant wait for this cruise aswell ive been really looking forward to it hehe

CMON 16TH OF AUGUST YEAH BABY ! ! !

Yeah, been keen to put faces to names :)

Steve, be under no illusion that any decent after market mounts will be firmer and vibrate more than the stock ones. Especially if you see how tiny they are when compared. :)

Except for when you get the mugen ones, which I have been told that they dont do alot? No first hand experience tho!

[typercivic]

Nepolian is right, I spoke to a few ppl who have tried the mugen mounts and they said it's more OEM replacement than an upgrade(stiffer mounts) so it depends on what your after.

I was going to try innovative mounts but am thinking of selling my car now so have put all car part spending on hold.

Anyone in W.A interested in an 05 silver ep3? :)

[Malenic1981]

Why you want to sale it??? I'm gtting my in few weeks

[Philip Lee]

.....but am thinking of selling my car now so have put all car part spending on hold.

Anyone in W.A interested in an 05 silver ep3? :)

selling already??

gruppe M/tower bar & ETD found a new home yet?????

[typercivic]

mmm well to be honest....i am 50/50 on what to do but i want a 34 gtr :)

nah none of the aftermarket parts/mods found new home yet so if your interested give me a shout. got gruppe m, rm-01a, vafc2, front strut with etd/ front and rear underbody bracing and couple other bits and pieces....all less than 4 months old

[NightRyder]

bud, what are those little bits and pieces?..I'm keen... :)

I can understand the 34 gtr temptation...but dude...stick to NA!!!

think of petrol $$$...


mmm well to be honest....i am 50/50 on what to do but i want a 34 gtr :)

nah none of the aftermarket parts/mods found new home yet so if your interested give me a shout. got gruppe m, rm-01a, vafc2, front strut with etd/ front and rear underbody bracing and couple other bits and pieces....all less than 4 months old

[Malenic1981]

I'm intrested in parts man and I'm local as well hehe, let me know when you decide to start parting

[SuperSteve]

im very said to hear that typercivic is selling his car. This is a very sad day of ozhonda ep3 owners..... so typercivic what lil bits and peices can i snatch off ya :D:D:D

[NightRyder]

hey I asked him first!...hehehe :p


im very said to hear that typercivic is selling his car. This is a very sad day of ozhonda ep3 owners..... so typercivic what lil bits and peices can i snatch off ya :D:D:D

[egads]

haha bunch of vultures! :p

[SuperSteve]

hahaha wait ur turn u two =p

I saw a black ep3 tonight around the fairfield area and my gosh it looked hot. Black ep3 it was. Dam i wouldnt have minded getting a black or a red even >_< I hope the person is on ozhonda and is coming to the meet this saturday. I should make up some pamphlets with www.ozhonda.com/forum on it and hand them out hahaha

very sad i am yes

[Malenic1981]

Went for a ride today in typercivic's EP3, ohhh my gooood that car is creazy, it's farken fast and sound is just sick, can not wait for my EP3 to arrive.

Navin thanks for ride mate hehe was good experience

[typercivic]

Went for a ride today in typercivic's EP3, ohhh my gooood that car is creazy, it's farken fast and sound is just sick, can not wait for my EP3 to arrive.

Navin thanks for ride mate hehe was good experience

ha ha yeh no problems, sounded nice from outside?

i will be in touch about those few things in next day or two

[typercivic]

I am still working out what i do with the car and whole situation but will know in next few days.

Steve, parts i have are rm-01a, gruppe m, vafc 2, front 4 point underbody brace, carbing rear tie bar, J's racing strut brace with etd, rear cusco brace, another J's racing strut brace. Also have tein SS(with camber tops) on the way, won't chuck it on the car so will be brand new for sale when get here.

The gruppe m, rm-01a and vafc 2 are on hold pending couple things but can't see that changing, front + rear underbody bracing along with front strut with etd have someone interested.

will let everyone know as things progress as well and what sells and what doesn't etc.

Steve, you might be interested, i have a silicon hose to replace stock air pipe as they are known to split with a gruppe as it moves. pm me about that if your keen.

[Malenic1981]

Yeah man you just let me know about those things we talked about
thanks

[Philip Lee]

Steve, you might be interested, i have a silicon hose to replace stock air pipe as they are known to split with a gruppe as it moves. pm me about that if your keen.

hey why don't u sell this together with Gruppe M hehe.

[Philip Lee]

hey I asked him first!...hehehe :p

no you were not!! ;)

[Nepolian]

Doesnt matter who was first, its who coughs up the $$$ :)

[typercivic]

wow doesn't look like it will be hard to sell the parts considering all the interest and pm's i have gotten. will get it all sorted very soon and let you guys know.

[Philip Lee]

wow doesn't look like it will be hard to sell the parts considering all the interest and pm's i have gotten. will get it all sorted very soon and let you guys know.

my advice: don't sell :wave:

[NightRyder]

true... :D
Crap, if the parts are on sale and I'm not here I won't be happy!... LOL


Doesnt matter who was first, its who coughs up the $$$ :)

[SuperSteve]

imma cut all ur grasses mu wa ha ha ha ! ! !

[hisoka]

saw one of these in sunnybank~i think last week and this week~first time ive ever see one in real life~looks good, i felt kinda wierd sitting behind in a eg lol~big lunge foward in technology.

[Philip Lee]

saw one of these in sunnybank~i think last week and this week~first time ive ever see one in real life~looks good, i felt kinda wierd sitting behind in a eg lol~big lunge foward in technology.

what time of the day was it? it might have been me..... ;)

[Philip Lee]

true... :D
Crap, if the parts are on sale and I'm not here I won't be happy!... LOL

damn i could only "score" some minor items. nothing to do with coins too. very disappointed..... :(

lolololol

[Nepolian]

The EP3 looks old tech compared to the spaceship enterprise known as the FN2 as well!

[danjoy25]

I saw the comparison on youtube between the EP3 and FN2 and its still quicker on the track and left the FN2 for dead.

[hisoka]

what time of the day was it? it might have been me..... ;)

you go drive near that school ?? are you asian lol ?

[Philip Lee]

you go drive near that school ?? are you asian lol ?

Hills Primary in the morning?

[hisoka]

Hills Primary in the morning?

yer lol~i drive the blue eg with fog lights~i got loud 5zigen exhaust~and s15 blue~and silver 350~and wrx~any of those on that street lol. rarely accord euro black

was infront of you once and behind you once in the eg5

[Philip Lee]

Silver 350 with big aftermarket rims and the silver WRX with huge blingy wheels?

i need to watch out for you lol.

[hisoka]

silver 350 sometimes with volk gtc and sometimes with standard front and rear still gtc.

nah not silver wrx~aftermarket purple

[SuperSteve]

nepolian what time is ur ep3 getting at wsid if u dont mind me asking ?? im keen on taking my car done sometime soon just to give it ago and see what times i can get but i just wanna get an idea what other ep3's are running hehe

[Nepolian]

nepolian what time is ur ep3 getting at wsid if u dont mind me asking ?? im keen on taking my car done sometime soon just to give it ago and see what times i can get but i just wanna get an idea what other ep3's are running hehe

I got 13.9 with headers and SRI when I first got the car! There were two other ones tonight who were getting 14.2-14.6 but they were new to the car!

It really depends on your experience. For a novice I wouldnt really be too hung up about the ET's. Just go a couple of times for the experience.

Remember only way to get better is to go regularly for a while!

We'l chat on sat :)

[typercivic]

ok guys car is def going. parts i have(not all on car) if interested in these pm me and we can take it from there(don't want to sell out of here and get in trouble).

Fuji rm-01a(1 mth old) : on hold/sold
Gruppe M(3 mths old) : on hold/sold
Vafc2 : on hold/sold
tein superstreet coilovers
with adj camber tops -
brand new - eta 3 wks : available
Carbing rear tie bar : available
Front 4 point brace : available
J's racing strut with etd : available
J's racing strut : available
Cusco rear strut(new) : available
silicon induction hose : on hold
wind deflectors(1 mth old) : available

first in best dressed

[Malenic1981]

first in best dressed

hehe totaly agree

[Philip Lee]

brand new - eta 3 wks : available


err what's that? i'm a noob lol

[Philip Lee]

hehe totaly agree

damn you hahahaha

[egads]

err what's that? i'm a noob lol


eta? expected/estimated time of arrival

[icecrm]

i think he means of wat??


wat is arriving?

[egads]

well, just above it says

tein super street coilovers with camber tops.

[felixR]

see you all on saturday! :) i will bring my camera.. w00t w00t

[Philip Lee]

well, just above it says

tein super street coilovers with camber tops.

thanks. i was confused lol

[lookin2buy]

hey all.. im new here .. and im lookinga t buying an ep3.... anyone got any specs and personal experiences about the car that would help me no abit more about it....whne i do eventually get one i obviously want to make it faster so what are some mods that u can put on to increase power, nothing to serious... one more thing are they reliable cause i had so many problems wiht my 93 mazda mx6..and im sick of paying money on a car that was never taht good in the first place

[Malenic1981]

Well I started importing one without even ever seeing one in person, and few days ago typercivic took me for a spin in his and it just put smile on my face hehe
pretty cool car with great NA performance

[typercivic]

sorry guys, yeh the coilovers will be here in about 3 wks is what i meant.

[SuperSteve]

I got 13.9 with headers and SRI when I first got the car! There were two other ones tonight who were getting 14.2-14.6 but they were new to the car!

It really depends on your experience. For a novice I wouldnt really be too hung up about the ET's. Just go a couple of times for the experience.

Remember only way to get better is to go regularly for a while!

We'l chat on sat :)

yeah very tru. I gotta build up a relationship with my car :o

but yeah we will definately chat this saturday :D

[Philip Lee]

hey all.. im new here .. and im lookinga t buying an ep3.... anyone got any specs and personal experiences about the car that would help me no abit more about it....whne i do eventually get one i obviously want to make it faster so what are some mods that u can put on to increase power, nothing to serious... one more thing are they reliable cause i had so many problems wiht my 93 mazda mx6..and im sick of paying money on a car that was never taht good in the first place

- specs can be found using Google. there are tons of information from UK as the EP3 were made there. however JDM cars have more power, LSD, recaro and Momo.

- common mods are CAI, catback, coilovers etc. many parts can be shared with DC5.

- Hondas are pretty realiable and there are lots of local support and knowledge so it is not hard to live with it.

i also bought my car without driving it and i'm very happy with it so far.

[Nepolian]

hey all.. im new here .. and im lookinga t buying an ep3.... anyone got any specs and personal experiences about the car that would help me no abit more about it....whne i do eventually get one i obviously want to make it faster so what are some mods that u can put on to increase power, nothing to serious... one more thing are they reliable cause i had so many problems wiht my 93 mazda mx6..and im sick of paying money on a car that was never taht good in the first place

EP's are pretty much the same as a DC5R in terms of reliability. Never had an issue with anything (touch wood).

Nice and easy to drive and actually good in fuel if dont rev it too often......which is a bonus!

Dont compare this to a 93 MX6, different era, different quality!

Best thing for a noob to Honda is to go for a drive.

[icecrm]

yup

i was convinced when my girlfriend bought her ep3 (which i drive always, she is not allowed to drive hehehehe) and i have ditched my s15.

i do sometimes miss the power but just overall drive is amazing in the ep3, fun and reliable. does not feel like its gonna blow up if i give it a hit

[icecrm]

J's racing strut with etd : available
J's racing strut : available


first in best dressed


wats the difference?

[typercivic]

one has the mounting plate for engine torque damper and the damper itself and one is just the strut brace.

[Philip Lee]

one has the mounting plate for engine torque damper and the damper itself and one is just the strut brace.

more info here (http://www.jsracing.co.jp/js3/index.asp?xMODE=SHOP&xSW=2&xBUNRUI=111&xPARENT=0&xSHASHU=27)

[danjoy25]

You just missed out on the EP3R meet on the weekend and pretty sure all your question would have been answered. I saw atleast 6 EP3R and my pick would be the "thk 6od" :)

[BRU51N]

hey guys,

im looking at purchasing an ep3, wanted to ask for afew opinions of ep3 owners or people that might know abit about ep3's.

are there common issues about ep3's i should look into upon inspections? mechanical, body?

as for aftermarket parts, are the dc5r parts basically the same or similar (exhuast/suspension/intakes)?

are the cars any good? pros/cons? would you recommend people to purchase the ep3 over the dc5r?

is the depreciation rate of the ep3 higher than the dc5r?

and lastly what did you guys pay for your ep3's so i can have some sorta indication to what price i should be paying.

thanks,
willy

[Philip Lee]

are there common issues about ep3's i should look into upon inspections? mechanical, body?

nothing major, just the same for all used car.



as for aftermarket parts, are the dc5r parts basically the same or similar (exhuast/suspension/intakes)?


those things you mentioned are not identical with DC5R. mods that are common to K20 will be pretty similar.



are the cars any good? pros/cons? would you recommend people to purchase the ep3 over the dc5r?

EP3 is jdm spec while our dc5r isn't. which means ep3 has more power, bigger wheels etc.

the major con on ep3 would be the fact that it's an import with all issues common to all imports being insurance and parts etc.



is the depreciation rate of the ep3 higher than the dc5r?

dunno on this one.



and lastly what did you guys pay for your ep3's so i can have some sorta indication to what price i should be paying.

02 ep3 can be bought for aound 25k while facelifted (04 on) would usually be over 30k.

[BRU51N]

what kind of price for insurance should i be expecting. ive tried afew online quotes and the vehicle doesnt exist due to being an import.

wondering what you guys are paying for insurance?

[icecrm]

$1600

[sai_ANN]

^ $1600?! who with?

[Nepolian]

what kind of price for insurance should i be expecting. ive tried afew online quotes and the vehicle doesnt exist due to being an import.

wondering what you guys are paying for insurance?

Its different for everyone. You need to find out for yourself. Just call them, shannons, just cars etc.....

My quotes ranged from $800-$1300.

[Tofu]

which boot is larger? EP3R or the DC5 TypeS?
can the EP3R fit golf clubs without folding the seats?
i'm interested in getting the EP3R too.

[Philip Lee]

i pay <$800 a year with shannons with an agreed value of $30k.


which boot is larger? EP3R or the DC5 TypeS?

can the EP3R fit golf clubs without folding the seats?

i'm interested in getting the EP3R too.

i dunno how big the boot of Dc5 so i can't comment but EP3's boot is bigger than jazz and about the same as Golf.

ps. spoted a nice blue DC5S yesterday around Sunnybank at 5:45pm, was it you Tofu?

[iversonruls]

i think dc5s is bigger since its a coupe

[Philip Lee]

EP3 has 313L:
http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/civic-r/200110/img/03_p01.gif

can't find any info for DC5.

[Nepolian]

EP3 has 313L:
http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/civic-r/200110/img/03_p01.gif

can't find any info for DC5.

I think it'd be quite similar, as the DC5 is a coupe and has less overhead space throughout due to the slope of the hatch.

[Nepolian]

Dynoday@TODA!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1863695#post1863695

[SuperSteve]

my exhaust is going in 2moro i cant bloody wait :D (toda catback)

i will show the dyno results

Also any ep3 drivers passing through wetherill park yesterday ?? i saw one and blew my horn i was wondering if it was anyone from here

[BRU51N]

my exhaust is going in 2moro i cant bloody wait :D (toda catback)

i will show the dyno results

Also any ep3 drivers passing through wetherill park yesterday ?? i saw one and blew my horn i was wondering if it was anyone from here

mightve been me if it was around 1pm? i didnt see no other ep3 though...

[Malenic1981]

Can't wait for my ep3 to arrive, I got exhaust (Fujitsubo RM-01A), GruppeM and apexi vafc-2 ready to go as soon as car gets here

[SuperSteve]

mightve been me if it was around 1pm? i didnt see no other ep3 though...

hmm probably wasnt u then because i went past probably around 4:50ish i also tapped my horn aswell and waved like a spastic haha got a lil to over excited hehe


Can't wait for my ep3 to arrive, I got exhaust (Fujitsubo RM-01A), GruppeM and apexi vafc-2 ready to go as soon as car gets here

haha they are the parts that typercivic had U CUT EVERYONES GRASS ! ! >_< haha jokes mate. Looks like a good setup mate let us know how it goes :thumbsup:

[Malenic1981]

yeah it's from his EP3, pretty good set up, his ep3 was very fast with those few things, hope mine will be as fast hehe

[SuperSteve]

hey guys just got the exhaust fitted 2day and had b4 and after dyno's. Ill post up all the results later on 2night :D

[typercivic]

Congrats, post up your results now Steve...i wanna know ha ha, i know you will enjoy the car with exhaust + gruppe, how does it feel?

Lj, parts are here waiting for you :)

[egads]

hey guys just got the exhaust fitted 2day and had b4 and after dyno's. Ill post up all the results later on 2night :D


cant wait, toda v fuji lol

[typercivic]

ha ha it's on, however i think toda will win but there are too many variables with the comparison.

[SuperSteve]

ill start a new post so people dont have to dig this up later since this thread is going to b huge lol

[SuperSteve]

hahaha look at u guys ur all so eager to see the results

Posts will b up in 1 WEEK ! ! MUWAHAHAHA

[icecrm]

it was me

near stocklands yeah

[Malenic1981]

I know parts are waiting hehe, I'm waiting for car as well hehe, hope the wait will be over soon

[SuperSteve]

it was me

near stocklands yeah

yeah near stockies ! ! hahahhaha i knew the car looked familiar hahaha

[Nepolian]

Good result Steve! Should be happy with that! Now for a Hondata for that mid range :)

I'm waiting for my larger T/B to come.........

[SuperSteve]

Good result Steve! Should be happy with that! Now for a Hondata for that mid range :)

I'm waiting for my larger T/B to come.........

haha yeah ill get the kpro after the aftermarket headers and cat :D ! when r u going to b at toda next ?? let me know and ill come up and visit coz i just live round the corner aye. Same goes with anyone else that goes toda just let me know and ill come up and have a yarn and keep yas company hehe talk about ep3 powaaaaaa !

[peter03]

hey guys just wonderin wat spark plugs u guys use on ur ep3
thanks

[Nepolian]

hey guys just wonderin wat spark plugs u guys use on ur ep3
thanks

You can use a equivilant ones from NGK, Denso or get some race ones from Performance shops like Toda, JDM yard etc.......

[Nepolian]

Hey guys, short antenna here!

http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?t=11837

[Philip Lee]

but the oem ones are already short enough, not?

lol

[egads]

does it fit?

[egads]

from the jdmst thread

[veecee]

New to the forum. Just managed to pick up an EP3 in an auction in Japan. Really excited but it's going to be hard waiting...

[Chi]

I keep seeing white EP3's in North Ryde/Epping/Eastwood area.

One with a massive GT wing as well.

[egads]

ew. time to sell up. lol

[Malenic1981]

Did same thing, got mine in jap auctions, but my wait is almost over, it's getting compliance done at the moment hehe

[SuperSteve]

heaps of ep3's around sydney now. Ive seen quiet a few lately

[Malenic1981]

In perth there is only one so far, I'll be second one hehe

[Shaun]

anyone know anything bout this car?

http://tinyurl.com/mugenep3

looks fantastic for the price although 1st thing id be doing would be standard recaros back in and a change of wheels. if only it was white id be selling kidneys! ...and evos!

[egads]

anyone know anything bout this car?

http://tinyurl.com/mugenep3

looks fantastic for the price although 1st thing id be doing would be standard recaros back in and a change of wheels. if only it was white id be selling kidneys! ...and evos!


member on here. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84259

mine looks like that but white :p

[Shinobi]

wish i had a red ep3

[bradb16a]

anyone know anything bout this car?

http://tinyurl.com/mugenep3

looks fantastic for the price although 1st thing id be doing would be standard recaros back in and a change of wheels. if only it was white id be selling kidneys! ...and evos!


that my ride my not going to sell it anymore about to put the mugen MF10 on it in the next few weeks just saving for the tyres ...$$$$ bough a few bit over the last few week new carbon dash kit.... toda coilovers .... when the next meet and great in sydney im in newcastle any other ep3 up this way

[bradb16a]

got a new job a month a go that pay a bit more than the last one so i can keep my car

[egads]

thats nice to hear, top car

[bradb16a]

when the next ep3 meet in NSW

[SuperSteve]

*pokes nepolian* hey whens the next cruise ! ? ! ? hehe

[egads]

when the next ep3 meet in NSW

come to dyno day

[Shinobi]

hey i might turn up if its not raining

[Shaun]

got a new job a month a go that pay a bit more than the last one so i can keep my car


ah good to hear mate yeh its a fantastic car you got there, def some quality parts on it, and i like them Mugen rims alot better then the BBS on em!

[bradb16a]

when the dyno day ?

[egads]

28th. come, it will be ep3 fest.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96980

[SuperSteve]

hey guys. Anyone recommend what cleaner to use on my floor matts ?? ive got grease on them now from work and im 2 scared to what product to use because im worried it might fade the red and turn it to pink LOL anyone used any cleaners that havent faded there floor matts ??

THanks in advance fellas

[ekhybrid]

high pressure it

[xtercii]

that my ride my not going to sell it anymore about to put the mugen MF10 on it in the next few weeks just saving for the tyres ...$$$$ bough a few bit over the last few week new carbon dash kit.... toda coilovers .... when the next meet and great in sydney im in newcastle any other ep3 up this way

where did you get ur mf10s from? they are hard as to find...

[Nepolian]

Steve, I'd just us the stuff suitable for house carpet as they tend not to cause any side effects.....ie..lose colour!

[bradb16a]

i bought my mf10 in australia from an import in vic last brand new set you will ever find... :)
i can find some used one so used ones around $2500 ... from JAPAN...

[bradb16a]

clean you carpet with WD40 it cleans everything out of carpet from grease/ gum unidentified stuff spray it on the spot wash out with worm soapy water. good luck.

[Seren1ty]

Hey guys and girls, Ive just finished reading through all 103 pages of this thread and PHEW is all I got to say :p ok and maybe that there is some excellent info in there regarding parts and experiences etc.

We should keep up to date who owns an EP3 in Aus, heres a list so far, just copy/paste it and add your details at the bottom:

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)
12 - icecrm - CW (syd)
13 - Seren1ty - CW FL (Syd)

Keep up the great work guys!

[Malenic1981]

There you go

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)
12 - icecrm - CW (syd)
13 - Seren1ty - CW FL (Syd)
14- Malenic1981-CW (WA)

[Nepolian]

EDIT!

1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd) - SOLD!
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)
12 - icecrm - CW (syd)
13 - Seren1ty - CW FL (Syd)
14- Malenic1981-CW (WA)

[Shinobi]

edit again


1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd) - SOLD!
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd)
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)
12 - icecrm - CW (syd)
13 - Seren1ty - CW FL (Syd)
14- Malenic1981-CW (WA)
15- shinobi -BLK (Syd)

[stoj19]

Hey guys,

I am very keen in importing an EP3 2001 or 2001. I have just been browsing through the forums and have discovered that I should start modding the CAI first yes? I am up to page 33 of this thread and will continue to read tomorrow haha. sorry if I repeat anything

Hopefully I will have mine in 2-3 months, just been looking at some jap auctions for the past week. I have mainly looked on yahoo japan I don't know of many other japanese auction sites, could you guys point me in the right direction for my EP3? Anybody see some for sale in japan? I am all sweet with importing and everything, have a Japanese friend and have imported other cars before. Im looking at getting the GruppeM intake as it looks great and heard some awesome reviews about it. And by the looks of it is the best bang for back. Also might add some defi gauges to the wish list. lol then later one a cat-back fuji rm-01a or whatever lol

Well just wanted to say hi, and that i love the EP3 and these forums, hopefully I will be able to report back with some great news in a few months if you guys could just help me out in my journey for some vtec goodness (anybody got anything for sale that can help me with my ep3?)

cheers, stoj

[veecee]

Try this, it gives you basic access to USS Auctions - http://j-bidders.com/.

[stoj19]

cheers, sorry but what are USS auctions? lol

[veecee]

It is just another auction site amongst several in Japan - just click on the link. I believe this is the only site (besides Yahoo) that lets you view what is on offer). You will then need someone to help you inspect and bid on a car you like. When you said you have a Japanese friend, is he in Japan? Otherwise you may need a broker to help you. This is what I did recently and I bought myself an EP3 last week!

[stoj19]

last week thats awesome!

oh well my dad can organise all that he imports evo's etc etc lol so I just have to find one cheap enough and decent to convince him to let me import an EP3

but I'm just looking at getting an EP3 because I am on my P plates and I'm loving the power I hear from the NA engine and I just love the cars and want one RIGHT now lol

[veecee]

Anyone here has any experience with Japanese radio converters or expanders in their EP3's? I would like to keep the radio in my EP3 as it appears to be a pretty nice unit.

[stoj19]

wwo veece thats awesome thanks for that link there are like 4 or 5 Ep3 up for auctions. Too bad you can't see in the engine bay for the extent of mods.

[veecee]

No worries mate. Good luck with finding your car.

[stoj19]

thanks, good luck with your FM frequency problems

dammm YEN why couldn't I have been interested in an EP3 a few months ago...:(

[typercivic]

Anyone here has any experience with Japanese radio converters or expanders in their EP3's? I would like to keep the radio in my EP3 as it appears to be a pretty nice unit.

i put in an fm expander in my ep3 as it already came with an alpine unit from Japan. connect it in line into the aerial cable to the HU and just splice it into a power source. call a few local audio shops, i managed to get mine for free as the guy said he had heaps lying around.

[egads]

Anyone here has any experience with Japanese radio converters or expanders in their EP3's? I would like to keep the radio in my EP3 as it appears to be a pretty nice unit.

yeah mines a jap deck, came with the car. my importer put in one of those fm converters and works fine. only thing is instead of say 104.1 it shows 20 under so 84.1 (something to do with jap only have 70 to 90 band)

[stoj19]

Im just curious on how many Km's your cars have? Cause i am looking at one on the auctions which has 87,000kms and will probably go really cheap and it looks like it has a nice exhaust system. or should i pay a few 100,000 more yen and get one with say 40,000kms?

thanks

[Nepolian]

Im just curious on how many Km's your cars have? Cause i am looking at one on the auctions which has 87,000kms and will probably go really cheap and it looks like it has a nice exhaust system. or should i pay a few 100,000 more yen and get one with say 40,000kms?

thanks

Its the same question everyone asks when they want to buy a car?

If you buy cheaper car....you'll have more money for mods. But if you buy a lower k car it'd probably have better resale. But end of the day, a 01/02 car is a 01/02 car. Will always go for similar price.

Just buy one in good cond I say!

[stoj19]

thanks, can't wait to buy one :D

[Seren1ty]

i put in an fm expander in my ep3 as it already came with an alpine unit from Japan. connect it in line into the aerial cable to the HU and just splice it into a power source. call a few local audio shops, i managed to get mine for free as the guy said he had heaps lying around.

typercivic - did you ever end up selling your ep3 for a rwd?

[typercivic]

in the process of selling, sorta didn't want to sell it for awhile and semi still don't want to but will end up to get something else.

p.s - can you tell i am hesitant to sell ha ha

[Seren1ty]

hey I can't blame u for bein hesitant lol

Mine is still in transit and im so lookin forward to slammin through those crisp changing gears with the howl of vtec in my ear on my way to 9000 rpm and of course - the legal speed limit ;)

mmmyeah I'd be hesitant too...

[veecee]

Thanks guys. I'll try a few car audio stores.

[Nepolian]

^ Jaycar man :)

[veecee]

Is that the one you're using Nepolian? I know these things should be relatively simple but I want to avoid getting a dud. Thanks.