EP3 Type R

[aRze]

Mate, same here? What exhaust you running?
I have an RM01a and all that thing wants to do is make love to short, dinky speedbumps.

I guess if it's staggered, you could go wider up front, Japanese tuner style ^_^
Though you can't rotate wheels and all that if you do so.

What mods to your suspension have you done?

[UNA91]

Most of the mods were done by the previous owner, so not completely sure, but taking apart some bits, I found the exhaust was Apexi N1; and every time it scrapes i grit my teeth haha

Not much done on suspension, coilovers set pretty stiff, but i got used to it lol, sorta adds to the fun :\ also thinking of getting a stiffer rear sway bar, and deciding to get headers or not... :P of course it all comes down to money :(

[JDM EP3]

Most of the mods were done by the previous owner, so not completely sure, but taking apart some bits, I found the exhaust was Apexi N1; and every time it scrapes i grit my teeth haha

Not much done on suspension, coilovers set pretty stiff, but i got used to it lol, sorta adds to the fun :\ also thinking of getting a stiffer rear sway bar, and deciding to get headers or not... :P of course it all comes down to money :(

Check BYP developments here on the forum they have PLM headers that make more power than the J's racing header by about 8kw and they are cheap also. I got one also and saw the dyno difference between the two on their facebook page.

[Lukezen27]

Just cars, $850 a year. I am under 25.

excess around $1000~ I think.

Dude WTF?

I'm with Just cars $1200 excess $1000

39 here

[Symphorced]

Dude WTF?

I'm with Just cars $1200 excess $1000

39 here

Yah wtf. I'm 21 and paying only a little under $2k with excess of $1k.

[JDM EP3]

Dude WTF?

I'm with Just cars $1200 excess $1000

39 here

Sorry guys, seems that just car is such a huge rip off. Understandable if your under 25 and cant get else where. Lukezen; Try shannons they will prob charge around the same as just car but you will have a lower excess. If not look through a broker.

[Azz86]

Tony,
It's not fire and theft or something like that?
Way too cheap for a just car quote lol.

[alanalan]

Tony,
It's not fire and theft or something like that?
Way too cheap for a just car quote lol.

+1 everyone says they're paying just under 2k

[RPS.13]

From memory i pay $1186 annually, full comp, excess is $500. Insured through Shannons. I`m 29 though.

I am yet to tell them i have a cams license, i never knew i could get 10% off :p

At the time, i think Just car wanted $1300.

[Perry]

I'm paying $1200 with Shannons.

[RPS.13]

Anyone here rolling on 18's???

I'm looking into a new wheel/tyre setup and am interested to see how many ppl have 18's.

[Perry]

ohhh nice upgrading already pimp =)

[RPS.13]

VIP style baby :p

Still contemplating if I should get them though. Most likely I'll have to buy new tyres for them. As I'm finding it quite hard to source cheap second hand tyres in either 215/40/18 or 205/40/18's.

[Symphorced]

I remember one of the guys from here up in Sydney was running 18s. Might have been b16a2?

[Philip Lee]

Anyone here rolling on 18's???

I'm looking into a new wheel/tyre setup and am interested to see how many ppl have 18's.

i had 18s. 18x7.5 rolling 225/40/18.

i would stick to 17 tho. i felt handling better on 17s.

[RPS.13]

Thanks for the info guys. It's really just for looks atm. The price of new tyres is kind of swaying me not to go ahead with it. All up, I'd be looking at $1320 wheels plus new tyres. (I don't really want to fork out $$$ for brand new tyres, on an aggressive set up)

[alanalan]

would you guys recommend just cars or shannons?
-quality service?

[Poeter]

justcars - quality of service is POS

When you make a claim, they will use the cheapest parts available rather than doing a proper repair.

[RPS.13]

I never made a claim through Just Car when I was with them, for my previous car. I changed to Shannons, simply coz they were cheaper. But all the times i have called them, they have been very knowledgeable. And also call me back promptly when following matters up. Shannons has the choice of your own repairer. I was able to supply my own parts for the EP and the 180sx.

Off topic, I contacted the shop that fitted my alarm for my EP. They said they can fit and supply a new Mongoose central locking door actuator motors for $90. I was going to DIY it, but for $30-40 odd dollars more for the labour. I'm just going to pay to get it done.

[JDM EP3]

Ive been trying to find a place overseas that sell the viper alarms but am having no luck at all, fcuk paying $600 for it here...
On another front picking up my EP3 tomorrow but wont be able to register is until the 24th :(

[RPS.13]

Ive been trying to find a place overseas that sell the viper alarms but am having no luck at all, fcuk paying $600 for it here...
On another front picking up my EP3 tomorrow but wont be able to register is until the 24th :(

Not sure what model you're after but amazon.com has quite a few to choose from, ranging anywhere from $80-300 dollars. Looks like most of they ship here. You just need to find out how much shipping is.

Nice :thumbsup: another EP in melbourne. Congrats!

[Azz86]

would you guys recommend just cars or shannons?
-quality service?

I made a claim through Just Car with my old Tegra.
They had to respray the car and they used dodgy paint. Looked good for about 12 months then went all blotchy.
Wouldn't recommend using them.

[JDM EP3]

Not sure what model you're after but amazon.com has quite a few to choose from, ranging anywhere from $80-300 dollars. Looks like most of they ship here. You just need to find out how much shipping is.

Nice :thumbsup: another EP in melbourne. Congrats!

Thanks man
Yeah I checked amazon for the 5704 but they ask like $300 with another $100 shipping wtf?? Some other guy who ships international has it for $198 but something hasnt let me add it to the cart. Will be nice to drive the EP tomorrow even if just for a little with just the unregistered permit back to home, Ill hit vtec some where along the way :D

[Mikeyy168]

I made a claim through Just Car with my old Tegra.
They had to respray the car and they used dodgy paint. Looked good for about 12 months then went all blotchy.
Wouldn't recommend using them.

lol isnt the paint the cheapest part of the job?

[Azz86]

lol isnt the paint the cheapest part of the job?

Probably cheaper than the labour costs for the actual job yeah. Sign of a pretty dodgy panel beater IMO. It looked like absolute crap when it was first sprayed too. Had swirl marks all over it. Not sure if this is normal but it had to be sent to a detailer to get fixed up. Then they mixed the wipers blades up so when they turned on it hit the edge of the windscreen.

Probably the worst service I've ever had. Just saying lol.

[will13]

Anyone know where i can find the part numbers for the clutch master and slave cylinders?

[UNA91]

Been seeing alot more ep3s lately in Brisbane, even more than dc5r's! its always nice driving beside them and giving them a friendly thumbs up!

[RH9]

Can anyone recommend a reputable import dealer to purchase an EP3 Type R through? Looking to trade my current vehicle . . . interestate is no problem (Sydney, Melbourne, etc)

[JohnO]

Can anyone recommend a reputable import dealer to purchase an EP3 Type R through? Looking to trade my current vehicle . . . interestate is no problem (Sydney, Melbourne, etc)

Img, search it up. As for trading don't think theyre too keen for a trade since they only import jap and luxury to sell.

[TonyxTony]

Been seeing alot more ep3s lately in Brisbane, even more than dc5r's! its always nice driving beside them and giving them a friendly thumbs up!

I have noticed that too. Since I bought mine in Feb. I seen at least 5 more EP3 around sunnybank area/city. Silver, White, Red.

[UNA91]

haha yeah, lots in the sunnybank area, chances are you've probs seen mine too haha. But ive also seen some up Indooroopilly and Toowong area. I know some of you are on ozhonda somewhere :P

[-JC-]

I heard a rumour that there is going to be one on the Sunny Coast shortly too . . .

[Mikeyy168]

Anyone know where i can find the part numbers for the clutch master and slave cylinders?

Try here mate,

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_car_parts_selection_pfk.php?block_01=17S5S01&block_02=B__2323&block_03=9511

[JDM EP3]

Does anyone know if there is some sort of trick to have the lights inside the car turn on when the door is opened?

[Symphorced]

Flick the dome light switch to the middle?

[Poeter]

Does anyone know if there is some sort of trick to have the lights inside the car turn on when the door is opened?


Flick the dome light switch to the middle?


LOLs!!!

[JDM EP3]

Flick the dome light switch to the middle?

Yeah I have but it either goes on or off, if I close the door the light stays on, if i leave it off the light doesnt come on when I open the door. Dont know if there is some sort of trick but I havent had much time with the car since I got it on Saturday still waiting to register the car atm.

[Azz86]

Yeah I have but it either goes on or off, if I close the door the light stays on, if i leave it off the light doesnt come on when I open the door. Dont know if there is some sort of trick but I havent had much time with the car since I got it on Saturday still waiting to register the car atm.

The light stays on for about 30 seconds after you close the door. Courtesy light.

It also goes off if you leave the door open for too long. To save battery I guess.

[stienerv2]

it also goes on when you pull the key out after you have turn your car off.

[JDM EP3]

The light stays on for about 30 seconds after you close the door. Courtesy light.

It also goes off if you leave the door open for too long. To save battery I guess.

Doesnt work for me, when I open the door it doesnt come on.


it also goes on when you pull the key out after you have turn your car off.

Doesnt happen to me but Ill check to see if this happens or not when I jump in tomorrow.

[Azz86]

Have you ever seen the light come on when door is selected?

Might be a good idea to check out the switches inside the door. I've had a switch get stuck on the rubber boot before. Would be a good idea to stick a meter across the terminals too. Hopefully the electronics are ok.

[chargeR]

Do any of you Melbourne EP3 guys have some spare OEM front brake lines that you would like to sell/rent to me? PM me if so.

[JDM EP3]

Have you ever seen the light come on when door is selected?

Might be a good idea to check out the switches inside the door. I've had a switch get stuck on the rubber boot before. Would be a good idea to stick a meter across the terminals too. Hopefully the electronics are ok.

Is there a switch for that or something?
But not when I open the door, the switch doesnt look stuck maybe there is something that Im missing

[Symphorced]

Do any of you Melbourne EP3 guys have some spare OEM front brake lines that you would like to sell/rent to me? PM me if so.

I'll chuck up a message on the Melbourne EP3 FB page for you. Got a whole 14 members now haha!

[Azz86]

Is there a switch for that or something?
But not when I open the door, the switch doesnt look stuck maybe there is something that Im missing

Yeh. Just checked my EP. There is a slide switch which actually isn't marked. It says on / off at each end of the switch. The middle position is the door selection. Is that what you meant?

[UNA91]

Does anyones 2nd gear scratch/grind when going from 1st to 2nd? it doesn't feel as smooth as the other gears; Its almost like a 2 click shift and feels like a mini grind lol

I have to always make sure its in gear, but some times I just wanna flick it into gear like I can do with the others and so it grinds and it makes my heart sink abit :(

[RPS.13]

Does anyones 2nd gear scratch/grind when going from 1st to 2nd? it doesn't feel as smooth as the other gears; Its almost like a 2 click shift and feels like a mini grind lol

I have to always make sure its in gear, but some times I just wanna flick it into gear like I can do with the others and so it grinds and it makes my heart sink abit :(

haha, lol.

I recall a similar problem with mine last year. I noticed as the weather got colder, it would become harder to shift into 2nd in the mornings. For a few months, I stopped shifting into 2nd in the first 3-4 gear changes in my morning travels. I used to shift from 1st to 3rd, once the gear box warmed up, the problem went away.

I changed the gear box oil later on in the year and I haven't had any issues since.

Maybe look at changing you gear box oil? If you haven't already.

[JDM EP3]

Yeh. Just checked my EP. There is a slide switch which actually isn't marked. It says on / off at each end of the switch. The middle position is the door selection. Is that what you meant?

I feel like such an idiot guys didn't realise the light was the one behind the drivers seat and not the little map light at the front

[Symphorced]

I changed the gear box oil later on in the year and I haven't had any issues since.

Maybe look at changing you gear box oil? If you haven't already.

Same thing happened to me. Couldn't change into second during mornings, crunched every now and again and even had it popping out of gears sometimes lol. Changed MTF and gearbox felt brand new.

[Azz86]

I feel like such an idiot guys didn't realise the light was the one behind the drivers seat and not the little map light at the front

Haha. No worries.

[UNA91]

Yea, my 2nd didn't shift in ages ago, especially on a cold start, i would skip 2nd too haha changed to Honda MTF and it was all fine, but the 2nd gear still seemed notchy and grinds abit when I shift into it.

[JDM EP3]

Yea, my 2nd didn't shift in ages ago, especially on a cold start, i would skip 2nd too haha changed to Honda MTF and it was all fine, but the 2nd gear still seemed notchy and grinds abit when I shift into it.

Yep seems that I feel that notchiness in second gear too even when warmed up, should change the oil too.

[JDM EP3]

By the way does anyone know if you can transfer the HID ballasts off the JDM headlights onto the ones that are replaced with for the compliance?

[Symphorced]

The lights replaced at compliance would've been halogen, not HID. Halogens don't use ballasts to draw power.

[JDM EP3]

The lights replaced at compliance would've been halogen, not HID. Halogens don't use ballasts to draw power.

Yeah I get that there halogen what I'm asking is if I can fit the ballasts and globes to the new housings off the old jdm lights

[-JC-]

I heard if you speak to your importer before they comply the car they can arrange to leave the HID's in place for you . . .

[JDM EP3]

I heard if you speak to your importer before they comply the car they can arrange to leave the HID's in place for you . . .

I tried this with the guy that did the compliance he said that if DOTARS dont come out to inspect the car for compliance he would leave the HID's in and not replace the headlights to ADR standards, apparently the guy came and checked them so I now have two sets of Pre-FL headlights. Wish they had got FL versions instead.

[brody]

Alrighty.. this is so dam random but kinda urgent and didnt think it was necessary to start a new thread so..

Driving along today in the pouring rain and this happens:
-Speedo drops to 0
-Check engine light on
-Battery Light on.
-Power Steering gone. (Light on as well obviously)
-Then when i went to get onto the highway.. I couldnt go any higher than 4th gear. Didnt crunch or anything going into 5th or 6th.. it just stopped. Was like it was a 4 speed:/

All belts are good.. getting the rac around my place to have a look soon but just seeing if any else has had this problem???

Cheers

*Again.. Apologies for posting in the middle of a conversation.

[brody]

*By belts i mean alternator.

[chargeR]

I'll chuck up a message on the Melbourne EP3 FB page for you. Got a whole 14 members now haha!

Haha thanks mate, that's 14 chances.

[RPS.13]

Alrighty.. this is so dam random but kinda urgent and didnt think it was necessary to start a new thread so..

Driving along today in the pouring rain and this happens:
-Speedo drops to 0 by
-Check engine light on
-Battery Light on.
-Power Steering gone. (Light on as well obviously)
-Then when i went to get onto the highway.. I couldnt go any higher than 4th gear. Didnt crunch or anything going into 5th or 6th.. it just stopped. Was like it was a 4 speed:/

All belts are good.. getting the rac around my place to have a look soon but just seeing if any else has had this problem???

Cheers

*Again.. Apologies for posting in the middle of a conversation.

Check your fuses under the steering column. Similar thing happened to me, it was just a blown fuse.

Post #484 http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?140554-Ozhonda-newbie-EP3R-acquired&p=3170322&viewfull=1#post3170322

http://www.civicforums.com/forums/182-7th-gen/311660-problem-check-engine-light-battery-light-speedometer.html

[brody]

Thanks for that:)

RAC came and said it was my alternator.. told him about the fuses under the steering column and he was surprised that a blown fuse could take the alternator out:/ so that was good:) Check engine light is still on but ill just reset the battery or ecu. Should do the trick.

Thanks again RPS.13

[brody]

ok so turns out. a couple of minutes into my test drive today.. the same thing happened again.
Any idea on what would be blowing that fuse? or could it be my alternator being dodgy?

[UNA91]

Check your wires, they may be shorting out. Over time some wires tubes tend to wear out, become brittle and crack from all the heat and elements, and may expose the actual wires. As you drive, movement causes the wire to contact with metal and short out.

This is just a thought tho, as that was what happened to my hid headlight wires (kinda ran them above the manifold. Wasn't a good idea lol)

[Azz86]

What size fuse is it blowing? Any chance you could measure the current?

Fuses blow in 2 ways. One is a short which is obvious. Cable fault as above or alternator winding fault. The other is an overload. So as an example if it's a 10 amp fuse it will supply 10 amps forever. Go to 10.5 amps it will blow after a couple of hours. And the time gets shorter as current increases.

Could mean the difference between a shorted cable and a bit of water causing a high resistance earth fault.

[bluey45]

What Tyre size will fit the stock ep3 wheels. I know the stock ones are 205/45/17. Will the 215/45/17 and 225/45/17 fit on the stock wheels?

[bennjamin]

yes both tyres will. 215 is a nicer width - will protect your wheels better from guttering etc.

[Symphorced]

Yeh I found with 205/45/17 on the stock wheels there was a slight stretch of the tyres. 215 is definitely better.

[JDM EP3]

I kinda get a jerky type motion from my steering wheel anyone else experienced this also?

[RiceMeister]

yo guys.

thinking my clutch is slipping :(

Was driving along all dandy no issues at all, then while I was in 4th gear the car would accelerate and rev normally up until 5k RPM then it would just free rev without actually accelerating as if it was in neutral. Thinking its most likely a blown clutch. Pulled over and tried driving round the carpark and it does the same through all gears. Put the car in 1st and apply normal amount of gas as releasing clutch and the car doesn't move, doesn't actually start moving until I'm at 4-5k RPM. Also can smell burning clutch, smells like shit.

Only question is - clutch? or master cyl? which I know is a common problem on DC5/EP3.

If I do replace clutch does anyone have any suggestions?

Looking at the Exedy Stage 1 Sports Organic...

[UNA91]

I kinda get a jerky type motion from my steering wheel anyone else experienced this also?

Is your car lowered? Does it mostly happen going over bumps/bumpy roads? Steering bump is apparently common with the ep3/dc5 suspension set ups, something to do with the steering arm bracket and tie rods or something, can't really remember.

Other than that, it could be that you need a wheel alignment or/and balance.

[JDM EP3]

Car isn't lowered but I do think the alignment wasn't done properly. Its not when going over bumpy roads or anything I just think the EPS feels kinda jerky and not smooth in motion cause I'm sure its not bump at all thats happening, I will get an alignment next weekend cause the wheel is slightly off centre.

[TonyxTony]

When I do a left corner, the rear wheel makes some noise. My brake pads is due for a replacement. Would this be the case? Its coming from the right wheels.

[brody]

Yeh its a 10a. Pretty sure its the alternator fuse so ill check it out in a few days when I'm home. Alternator might've shat itself. Which isnt good.. don't feel like paying an arm and a leg for a new one from Honda. Unless I can get on cheaper off the net haha.

[Azz86]

Does anyone else think its weird there isn't a clock in the car or is it just me? Unless it's hidden or something? Gets really annoying when your late for uni lol.

[Mikeyy168]

Car isn't lowered but I do think the alignment wasn't done properly. Its not when going over bumpy roads or anything I just think the EPS feels kinda jerky and not smooth in motion cause I'm sure its not bump at all thats happening, I will get an alignment next weekend cause the wheel is slightly off centre.

does it make a funny noise too? maybe your steering rack needs regreasing, its a common thing that needs to be done with ep3's i hear!

[JDM EP3]

No it makes no noises at all actually I've had it full lock both ways and there is no sound

[Mikeyy168]

check if your lug nuts are on tight?

[wahyu4ever]

Hey guys

I was planning to buy a new honda ep3 typeR but i am not sure what to look for?

Not sure how much power at the wheels standard but was thinking to put cams later on what do you guys think?

[Lukezen27]

Hey guys

I was planning to buy a new honda ep3 typeR but i am not sure what to look for?

Not sure how much power at the wheels standard but was thinking to put cams later on what do you guys think?

Buy mine! Already have a haltec I/H/E retuned to 140 kw should make 150 with cams

[Mikeyy168]

Does anyone else think its weird there isn't a clock in the car or is it just me? Unless it's hidden or something? Gets really annoying when your late for uni lol.

My head unit has a digital clock on it ftw

[Mikeyy168]

Hey guys

I was planning to buy a new honda ep3 typeR but i am not sure what to look for?

Not sure how much power at the wheels standard but was thinking to put cams later on what do you guys think?

Hey mate,
Check out johno's thread. It's a great guide.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?157318-Guide-EP3-buyers!

[Azz86]

Hey guys

I was planning to buy a new honda ep3 typeR but i am not sure what to look for?

Not sure how much power at the wheels standard but was thinking to put cams later on what do you guys think?

Why jump straight to cams? Are you looking at similar cars and thinking the power figures could be a bit higher?

If it helps my mate has a 2006 WRX (think they are 180kw??) which is pretty well on par with my EP3 (excluding the jump). Mine has only an exhaust and intake. With headers and a tune it might be in front even. Didn't test it on the road btw.

What I'm trying to say is don't get too caught up with figures on paper. EP is a machine :)

[wahyu4ever]

Why jump straight to cams? Are you looking at similar cars and thinking the power figures could be a bit higher?

If it helps my mate has a 2006 WRX (think they are 180kw??) which is pretty well on par with my EP3 (excluding the jump). Mine has only an exhaust and intake. With headers and a tune it might be in front even. Didn't test it on the road btw.

What I'm trying to say is don't get too caught up with figures on paper. EP is a machine :)

I know what your trying to say its weight over power the ep is quicker. but in terms of k24 would it be similar to a k20 if i put cams and to do the top-end? im in the market for one in mid june so im just doing a bit of research i didnt want to go turbo becuase i can easily buy a evo but i want Honda N/A.

or is there a differents between ep3 and the new typeR? im not sure the difference...

[UNA91]

Took my bumper off the other day to restore my grill from its dull and charcoal look, and after fitting my bumper back on, the drivers side won't align well where it meets the grill meets the headlight. The passenger side is fine.

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Not sure if it was there before i took my bumper off cause i've only noticed it after putting it back on, but it looks as if it is bent. Previously I had a 4wd reverse into that area right infront of me (guy was a total ass, claims his reverse sensor and camera didn't see it and called me a liar, even when alarm went off). Maybe that could have made it like that. I've tried taking it off several times to adjust the brackets and headlight with no luck :(

[-JC-]

or is there a differents between ep3 and the new typeR? im not sure the difference...

There are quite a few differences as far as I understand it. This should sum most of them up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaYW1mUE8RI

[JDM EP3]

does it make a funny noise too? maybe your steering rack needs regreasing, its a common thing that needs to be done with ep3's i hear!

So I did some more driving today and Im noticing a slight clunk coming up the steering column on take off. Is this the steering rack issue?

[Perry]

Took my bumper off the other day to restore my grill from its dull and charcoal look, and after fitting my bumper back on, the drivers side won't align well where it meets the grill meets the headlight. The passenger side is fine.

:(
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Not sure if it was there before i took my bumper off cause i've only noticed it after putting it back on, but it looks as if it is bent. Previously I had a 4wd reverse into that area right infront of me (guy was a total ass, claims his reverse sensor and camera didn't see it and called me a liar, even when alarm went off). Maybe that could have made it like that. I've tried taking it off several times to adjust the brackets and headlight with no luck :(

Check if you can adjust the headlight a bit further out?, or check if you have slotted back in probably, can't remember if the Ep3's have a metal lining to line up the front bar.

[JDM EP3]

Check if you can adjust the headlight a bit further out?, or check if you have slotted back in probably, can't remember if the Ep3's have a metal lining to line up the front bar.

There are some round tabs that hold the bumper onto the car, wouldnt these allow it to line up properly if you allined it to the the holes?

[UNA91]

I thought it was the headlights at first but there wasn't much room adjustment on the headlights since they have these tabs/bumps that have to slot into these holes in the bracket. I did however, adjust the brackets that support the headlight, but since the bumper also sits on those brackets it would go out of place if i moved it, if that makes sense...

My guess is that i may have twisted my bumper slightly out of shape since i recall taking my bumper off and forgetting to take one plastic tab at the bottom corner on the drivers side, leaving my bumper half hanging while i remove the tab... =.=

[JDM EP3]

Oh does anyone also have any issues opening their fuel lid? I pop it and it wont open I had to wedge a credit card in there and pop the latch again until it opened, checked it out to see if it was a one off but it doesnt want to open with just the release. fuuuu!

[UNA91]

^that happened to me when i first got the car, what I found was the metal tab that clicks the fuel lid close was holding it too tight, so i just bent it a little and it's all goods.

[JDM EP3]

^that happened to me when i first got the car, what I found was the metal tab that clicks the fuel lid close was holding it too tight, so i just bent it a little and it's all goods.

Yeah I looked at the tab and thought of that but wasnt sure if I should bend it back.
Thanks

[Lukezen27]

Check if you can adjust the headlight a bit further out?, or check if you have slotted back in probably, can't remember if the Ep3's have a metal lining to line up the front bar.

yeah there metal line-up strips under the head lights but the rest are plastic strips with holes where the bumper has little knobs that need to go inside the plastic strips with holes

I've take mine off many times without any issues but the first time it didn't line up as good as i'd likeed to so I removed and replaced and BAM perfect

[wahyu4ever]

Hey mate,
Check out johno's thread. It's a great guide.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?157318-Guide-EP3-buyers!

Thanks Mate!

[twelve]

Anyone heading out to the jdm style tuning meet at wsid tomorrow night. Ill be out there and it would be cool to see a few other ep3's!

[Azz86]

Anyone heading out to the jdm style tuning meet at wsid tomorrow night. Ill be out there and it would be cool to see a few other ep3's!

Yep :)

[twelve]

Yep :)

Thoughts on it azz86? I was a little dissapointed with the crowd, a lot of f-wits. Saw probably 7 ep3's though!

[Poeter]

Thoughts on it azz86? I was a little dissapointed with the crowd, a lot of f-wits. Saw probably 7 ep3's though!



F-wits!? Thank goodness I didn't go.

[Azz86]

Thoughts on it azz86? I was a little dissapointed with the crowd, a lot of f-wits. Saw probably 7 ep3's though!

So many Ep3s getting around which was great to see. I didn't think there was that many around NSW.

It wasn't really about cars which pissed me off a bit. It was more about being a show off. Oh and the amount of terrible cars was disgraceful lol.

[RPS.13]

Anyone here DIY`ed their roll centre adjusters before? If so, on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the easiest. How hard was the install and approximately how long did it take?

[UNA91]

Anyone here run/ran 17x8" wide wheels with maybe 40-45+ offset? Found a nice set of BBS 17x8 45+ but wondering if it'll rub against anything in the inner sidewalls; I don't mind rolling my fenders, but wanna try to avoid changing my camber. Oh and tyres will most likely be 215/45

Oh and i'm also lowered about a little less than a finger gap

[Lukezen27]

Anyone here run/ran 17x8" wide wheels with maybe 40-45+ offset? Found a nice set of BBS 17x8 45+ but wondering if it'll rub against anything in the inner sidewalls; I don't mind rolling my fenders, but wanna try to avoid changing my camber. Oh and tyres will most likely be 215/45

I'm running 18x8.5 37 front 42 back though my guards are rolled

[brody]

anyone know if the k20a (my ep3r) alternator has a built in regulator or not? Thinking that my regulator is shat itself so wondering if I could replace the regulator by itself or do I need to go for the whole alternator. (yes I know there's also the option of an alternator rebuild)

Also. Have a problem with my cat. The owner before me or in japan, they damaged the cat then re welded but doesn't sit right which is causing my whole catback to sit out of place which is causing the b pipe to touch the under body which cause that dreadful rumble. So question is, anyone know where I can get a highflow cat from? im running J's racing 60rr.

Thanks guys

[brody]

one more thing.
Going to bed getting new tyres in a couple of weeks (225/45/17). Im now looking into a set of decent wheel. since stock wheels are 17x7 on 215's.. should I got up to 17x7.5 or 8 with the new tyre width?

[UNA91]

^I'm also going to be doing that, as seen in my post above. 215 will fit, with very very mild stretch, you'll prob wont even be able to tell much. I'm just wondering if 17x8 will cause any issues on the suspension side...


I'm running 18x8.5 37 front 42 back though my guards are rolled

Are you running any camber or lowered? Also any issues when turning on full lock?

[Symphorced]

Also. Have a problem with my cat. The owner before me or in japan, they damaged the cat then re welded but doesn't sit right which is causing my whole catback to sit out of place which is causing the b pipe to touch the under body which cause that dreadful rumble. So question is, anyone know where I can get a highflow cat from? im running J's racing 60rr.

Any exhaust shop should be able to hook you up with a high flow cat. Otherwise go eBay.

[spookz]

^I'm also going to be doing that, as seen in my post above. 215 will fit, with very very mild stretch, you'll prob wont even be able to tell much. I'm just wondering if 17x8 will cause any issues on the suspension side...

Are you running any camber or lowered? Also any issues when turning on full lock?

You'll be fine with 17x8 paired with a 215/45R17 tire.. I run this combo (17x8 +35).

It'll look something like this:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6901830757_f162c58a02.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethtao/6901830757/)

I'm lowered on N+ coilovers (approx. 2 finger gap between fender and tire). I run camber front (-1.7) and rear (-1.4).. rear guards have been rolled.

[brody]

Thanks symphorced.

So anyone have 225/45/17's? If so.. what wheel setup would you recommend?

[Perry]

Anyone here run/ran 17x8" wide wheels with maybe 40-45+ offset? Found a nice set of BBS 17x8 45+ but wondering if it'll rub against anything in the inner sidewalls; I don't mind rolling my fenders, but wanna try to avoid changing my camber. Oh and tyres will most likely be 215/45

Oh and i'm also lowered about a little less than a finger gap

I'm running 17x8 +45 on the rear it's fine with no rubbing depends how low u go?

[UNA91]

Man, I found something nasty on my car:

RUST! nek minittt. Back of the muffler:
21813

Bottom.
21814

As you can see, The back of the muffler is rusting and has cracked. I think it's been there for awhile since I've always noticed my exhaust had that spitting air sound. It was only today I found out that air was leaking out of it when i placed my hand behind my muffler.

Is this just a simple weld job at the muffler place?http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/pencil.png

[Poeter]

what muffler is that? Spoon?

[Symphorced]

If that's a picture of the muffler then it's definitely not the stock one.

[UNA91]

^Apexi N1 exhaust. Muffler looks shiny as new

and yes it's a picture of the back of the muffler

[Symphorced]

Good excuse to upgrade! Take it to an exhaust shop and see if they'll weld it up - would be much cheaper than buying another one.

[UNA91]

Haha, an upgrade is always nice, but unfortunately i'm tight on money atm :( Time to find a good exhaust shop around Brisbane

Also, i'm looking to buy a set of wheels from someone in Melbourne, and have been quoted online by e-go to freight it to Brisbane depot-depot for around $55 does that sound about right? Thought it would be a little more than that. Wheels are 17x8 with 255/45 tyres on them. Busfreight (greyhound) quoted me $120

[JDM EP3]

Hey guys can anyone guide me on something here?
Seems that my steering rack is playing up, can anyone confirm how the rack is greased up? Does it require the removal of the rack itself? And is there any DIY that shows how to do it?
Im hoping I wont need a new rack, can these things be reconditioned?
Thanks

[Mikeyy168]

Thanks again Phillip Lee!

Here you go JDM EP3 - http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?131492-greasing-ep3-steering-rack

[JDM EP3]

Thanks again Phillip Lee!

Here you go JDM EP3 - http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?131492-greasing-ep3-steering-rack
Thanks man hopefully this takes care of it, dont want to pay for a new rack... :(

[Mikeyy168]

Yeah should be alright. Apparently the steering rack squeak is common in the ep3's!

[JDM EP3]

Yeah should be alright. Apparently the steering rack squeak is common in the ep3's!
Yeah its not actually a squeak in the rack itself the sterring doesnt self centre itself and the wheel tilts to the left when driving straight.

[Mikeyy168]

I think they can straighten that up when they do wheel alignments

[UNA91]

Yea, get an alignment, exact thing when i got my car; wheel was at 11 o clock position going straight. Alignment fixed it

[JDM EP3]

The thing is I would have thought they would have done an alignment when I got my Tyres fitted, unless the compliance dude was dodgy and didnt do it....
But what about the fact that the steering on one side feels stiffer than the other? Is this due to the grease issue? Or the fact that the wheel wont centre itself all the way after turning a corner?

[UNA91]

Usually most tyre fitting places won't do an alignment unless you ask for it specifically, they'll just balance your wheels with the new tires. I'm 90% sure that an alignment will fix your wheel not centering issue.

as for the steering issue, that could also be due to your alignment as you're fighting against the wheels to keep it straight.

[JDM EP3]

Hmm ok I asked the guy at the workshop to grease up the rack and I asked if he did the alignment and he said he didnt do it cause he didnt want to do things without asking me first. Seems odd cause they do setups for race cars and stuff there and the guy is scratching his head about this and he took it for a drive. I'll tell him to do the alignment and hopefully I'll have no problems.

[Symphorced]

What workshop is this?

He would have charged you extra if you wanted an alignment. Fitting tyres does not mean free alignment.. if only it were true! :D

[JDM EP3]

What workshop is this?

He would have charged you extra if you wanted an alignment. Fitting tyres does not mean free alignment.. if only it were true! :D

This was done by the compliance workshop that I had do the compliance when I imported it I figured that they would do an alignment when the fitted the tyres....

[-JC-]

Ok, so I started at the start and got to page 938 before I gave up reading . . . . have learn't a shedload, thanks guys.

Cant wait to pick up my EP3 from IMG on Saturday morning, driving it straight home to the Sunny Coast so I can pull it apart and see how it works . . .

[spookz]

Congrats! I think I recognise your username from TOCAU. You use to drive a silver Sportivo?

You will love the EP3. You will love it more once you add an intake.. ;)

[-JC-]

I did Spookz, I sold it about 2 years ago and bought a sensible family car . . . needless to say that it didn't take long to get bored with it! We have a family Camry already, so I'm really not sure what I was thinking, selling that Corolla was the worst decision I have ever made. I was dead set on buying another one until I started looking at newer Civic Type R's on carsales and stumbled across an EP3 . . . the rest, as they say, is history.

As for the intake, if you remember my Stroller, you know I'm not shy on the mods . . . can't wait!

Thanks for the welcome mate.

[Icebox]

Hi Everybody

anyone know how long it took IMG to do the compliance on their ep3? cause i just bought an 05 but now placed in the waiting game =[

[Philip Lee]

Hi Everybody

anyone know how long it took IMG to do the compliance their ep3? cause i just bought an 05 but now placed in the waiting game =[

can be 2 - 6 weeks. the actual work shouldn't take long but sometimes there are delay from government.

[Icebox]

can be 2 - 6 weeks. the actual work shouldn't take long but sometimes there are delay from government.

Thanks for the reply Philip

how gay~ but oh well Gavin that works there told me 10 days

no rush i guess, always Cityrail to get me around

[UNA91]

Due for a major service soon, anyone know what model spark plugs do EP3 use?

[JDM EP3]

Due for a major service soon, anyone know what model spark plugs do EP3 use?

I got these for mine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M6XNUQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

[RPS.13]

Due for a major service soon, anyone know what model spark plugs do EP3 use?

Ones that came on my EP3 when I bought it were: IFR7G-11K
Other plugs I've tried: ZFR6FIX-11 and BKR6EIX-11

Either of those three are fine. I chose to keep running the BKR6EIX-11, as they're more readily available.

[UNA91]

Pretty expensive haha, 21$ per spark plug :\ guess i'll get em online.

[brody]

Anyone know if the DC5R and EP3R have the same driveshafts? both AUDM and JDM?

[alanalan]

icebox so your the one that bought the 05 ep3 @ img on saturday?

[Mikeyy168]

hey guys,

been researching more stuff about the EP3 and im all paranoid about my engine mounts going so i wanna buy some engine mounts to leave lying around just incase one pops (im on like 87000km with OEM mounts lol).

found a few brands that you guys have mentioned... Mugen, j's racing, innovative, hasport and avid.

since im a lazy ass, i cbf finding a 4th mount if i buy the mugen ones and i read on johno's thread that the j's racing comes with 4 mounts and its slightly stiffer then the mugens. anyone have these on their ep3?

any vibrations?

[-JC-]

Thanks for the reply Philip

how gay~ but oh well Gavin that works there told me 10 days

no rush i guess, always Cityrail to get me around

Gav should be pretty spot on with his estimate mate. Mine did blow out by a week, but it was due to human error, and we are all human. As Phillip mentioned, they do all of their compliance in house, and there isn't a bulk amount of work to be done, the wait is for RTA/DOTARS to extract their digits from the rear and issue the compliance plate. Throw in a public holiday and any Government department is bound to hold things up.

He's a good guy, and will keep you updated throughout. And I'm reliably informed that these cars are worth the wait.

[Azz86]

hey guys,

been researching more stuff about the EP3 and im all paranoid about my engine mounts going so i wanna buy some engine mounts to leave lying around just incase one pops (im on like 87000km with OEM mounts lol).

found a few brands that you guys have mentioned... Mugen, j's racing, innovative, hasport and avid.

since im a lazy ass, i cbf finding a 4th mount if i buy the mugen ones and i read on johno's thread that the j's racing comes with 4 mounts and its slightly stiffer then the mugens. anyone have these on their ep3?

any vibrations?

Mine has Mugen mounts fitted (or whatever Johno said he put into it). I didn't get to see what it was like stock but it seems to be pretty normal. No noticeable vibrations from the engine bay.

[stienerv2]

Mine has Mugen mounts fitted (or whatever Johno said he put into it). I didn't get to see what it was like stock but it seems to be pretty normal. No noticeable vibrations from the engine bay.

Johno did put Mugen engine mounts into his car



hey guys,

been researching more stuff about the EP3 and im all paranoid about my engine mounts going so i wanna buy some engine mounts to leave lying around just incase one pops (im on like 87000km with OEM mounts lol).

found a few brands that you guys have mentioned... Mugen, j's racing, innovative, hasport and avid.

since im a lazy ass, i cbf finding a 4th mount if i buy the mugen ones and i read on johno's thread that the j's racing comes with 4 mounts and its slightly stiffer then the mugens. anyone have these on their ep3?

any vibrations?


A lot more stiffer than Mugen and lots more vibrations.

[bennjamin]

hey guys,

been researching more stuff about the EP3 and im all paranoid about my engine mounts going so i wanna buy some engine mounts to leave lying around just incase one pops (im on like 87000km with OEM mounts lol).

found a few brands that you guys have mentioned... Mugen, j's racing, innovative, hasport and avid.

since im a lazy ass, i cbf finding a 4th mount if i buy the mugen ones and i read on johno's thread that the j's racing comes with 4 mounts and its slightly stiffer then the mugens. anyone have these on their ep3?

any vibrations?

the only mount that actually "goes" is the drivers side engine mount. This is a liquid filled damper - which can crack under harsh driving / shifting / launching etc.
IMO just replace this with a slightly thicker item from hardrace , mugen or js racing etc.

PS I had js racing mounts on my ep3 - nice and firm. Alittle vibration but overall nice. IF I was to do it again though I would def. get new OEM mounts

[Icebox]

icebox so your the one that bought the 05 ep3 @ img on saturday?

Yeah that was me! haha were you after the same ep3?


Gav should be pretty spot on with his estimate mate. Mine did blow out by a week, but it was due to human error, and we are all human. As Phillip mentioned, they do all of their compliance in house, and there isn't a bulk amount of work to be done, the wait is for RTA/DOTARS to extract their digits from the rear and issue the compliance plate. Throw in a public holiday and any Government department is bound to hold things up.

He's a good guy, and will keep you updated throughout. And I'm reliably informed that these cars are worth the wait.

Yeah i have total faith in him, the reason i went to IMG was cause of Gavin and his honesty with everything and that a friend knew him personally lol, but definitely agree with you about keeping his customers up to date on the process.

while i was placing the deposit down he went pretty indepth with the grades and how the compliance process works plus what makes IMG different from the others. from a customer prospective pretty good peice of mind to have.

[Mikeyy168]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I'm just going for comfort so I'm gonna go for the mugen mounts!

[Poeter]

i got j's racing too....they're not just slightly more noticeable than mugen. They're very noticeable compared to mugen.

Mugen is feels very OEM. If I was to do it again, mugen is my choice for daily use.

[alanalan]

Yeah that was me! haha were you after the same ep3?

yeah couldnt go on sat cause busy, i went on mon myself and he told me it was sold LOL

[Icebox]

yeah couldnt go on sat cause busy, i went on mon myself and he told me it was sold LOL

i had 2 people go before me to have a look at the car, but it was more of an impulse buy really needed a car to get around lol

Did you get my pm? That I sent about the stuff u asked me? Think my inbox is acting up~

[Symphorced]

I regret getting Mugen mounts. It's such a tease. Gives me the tiniest bit of improvement and just enough to let me know how much more awesome my car would feel had I gone Hasport 60a or J's.

[Azz86]

Johno did put Mugen engine mounts into his car


Thought so. Thanks man.

[alanalan]

i had 2 people go before me to have a look at the car, but it was more of an impulse buy really needed a car to get around lol

Did you get my pm? That I sent about the stuff u asked me? Think my inbox is acting up~


yeah i got it cuz! pm replied

[SuperSteve]

Anyone know if the DC5R and EP3R have the same driveshafts? both AUDM and JDM?

anyone know anything about this ? Friend is in need of the same answer

[SuperSteve]

By the way watsupppppp fellas long time no talk

[bluey45]

i got j's racing too....they're not just slightly more noticeable than mugen. They're very noticeable compared to mugen.

Mugen is feels very OEM. If I was to do it again, mugen is my choice for daily use.

Yep I got mugen mounts installed as well.

[Lukezen27]

By the way watsupppppp fellas long time no talk

Still alive hey Steve :)

[SuperSteve]

Still alive hey Steve :)

Hell yeah I'm still alive. When we going WSDW mate ? Haltech vs haltech !

[stienerv2]

Sup man, seen you car at the usual place lately.

[SuperSteve]

Sup man, seen you car at the usual place lately.

Hey hey how ya been mate ? N how's grant going ?

[UNA91]

anyone know anything about this ? Friend is in need of the same answer

From what I read, the DC5 drive shaft is a little longer than the EP3 ones :S

[Lukezen27]

Hell yeah I'm still alive. When we going WSDW mate ? Haltech vs haltech !

hahah I need a power turn

Running on a travel turn right now

PBs a crap 14.0

[-JC-]

So, took delivery from IMG yesterday @ about 10am. Left Sydney around Midday and arrived home last night at just after Midnight. What an absolutely fantastic car, couldn't be happier!

[bluey45]

So, took delivery from IMG yesterday @ about 10am. Left Sydney around Midday and arrived home last night at just after Midnight. What an absolutely fantastic car, couldn't be happier!

Nice:). Congrats on the purchase

[Icebox]

So, took delivery from IMG yesterday @ about 10am. Left Sydney around Midday and arrived home last night at just after Midnight. What an absolutely fantastic car, couldn't be happier!

Congrats! good to see you got your car :D cant wait to pick my one up

[brody]

Una91.. yeh I also remember reading that somewhere hey.

Anyone know where I can get the from?

[munkaii]

RPS13: To do the roll centre adjusters, you'll need some pitman pullers to separate the hub from the control arms. You can try the copper hammer method but I don't know how much success you'll have with it. To knock the old ball joints out, I did it with a copper hammer, with the nut on the stud to stop it from threading. Clean up the area nicely, and then apply some oil. I used clamps to press in the new RCA. Then re-fit it all. Took about 2.5 hours for both sides, taking my time.

Re mounts:
- I've experienced both Mugen and Hardrace mounts. I actually prefer hardrace. The little bit of extra cabin vibration is great. It doesn't feel dumbed down like OEM mounts. Also, it's a 4 mount kit.

[JDM EP3]

Hey guys I installed my head deck yesterday and in the process I blew a 7.5a fuse for the radio. I then noticed that my central locking is no longer working anymore. I have replaced the 7.5a fuse but my central locking is still not working. Is there a separate fuse for the central locking? gets so annoying not being able to unlock all the doors with the remote...

[UNA91]

Hey guys I installed my head deck yesterday and in the process I blew a 7.5a fuse for the radio. I then noticed that my central locking is no longer working anymore. I have replaced the 7.5a fuse but my central locking is still not working. Is there a separate fuse for the central locking? gets so annoying not being able to unlock all the doors with the remote...

Hmm... do your dome lights turn on when you open your door? Same thing happened to my friends car but this was on an EM1, found out one of the fuses in the fuse box under the bonnet blew; replaced and was all fine.

[JDM EP3]

Haha yep the dome light doenst come on automatically anymore just when you manually switch it on. I will check to see which fuse is for the domes and find out, unless you know already? and catching on something you said there is there a fuse box in the bonnet for the ep3's or is it all under the drivers wheel?

[Lukezen27]

Haha yep the dome light doenst come on automatically anymore just when you manually switch it on. I will check to see which fuse is for the domes and find out, unless you know already? and catching on something you said there is there a fuse box in the bonnet for the ep3's or is it all under the drivers wheel?

MASSIVE black box under the hood for the fuse's

Can't miss it hahah

[stienerv2]

Hey hey how ya been mate ? N how's grant going ?

Good man good. I see you have to build up that brake dust collection again lol. Grant got an evo 5 than sold it and now he has another honda but its a DC5s. I just saw George in his uniform this week too. Il organise an EP3 meet soon, so old members can meet some new ones.

[JDM EP3]

MASSIVE black box under the hood for the fuse's

Can't miss it hahah

So you are saying there are two fuse locations for the ep3 then? One under the steering column and one in the engine bay?

[stienerv2]

^ Yes

[Azz86]

So you are saying there are two fuse locations for the ep3 then? One under the steering column and one in the engine bay?

Looks like there is one fuse under the dash and 3 fuses under the bonnet. The fuse box in the engine bay is underneth my sway bar and can't get it open without taking the bar out. Heaps annoying lol.

Check fuse No.9. Looks like it will be the one.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s514/Azzle_01/Under-BonnetFuseBox.png

[JDM EP3]

Cool thanks for the info man will check it tomorrow

[UNA91]

Yep that'll be the one; look under the fuse cover and it should have diagrams the fuses. I think it's fuse 3 or something , cant remeber

[Azz86]

Has anyone dealt with a grinding starter motor before? Mine is getting worse as it gets colder. I've been ignoring it lol.

If so how did you fix it? Does the Toda gear fit our Ep's? Was it a bitch to remove? Do you need to remove the intake manifold to get to it?

[JDM EP3]

Has anyone dealt with a grinding starter motor before? Mine is getting worse as it gets colder. I've been ignoring it lol.

If so how did you fix it? Does the Toda gear fit our Ep's? Was it a bitch to remove? Do you need to remove the intake manifold to get to it?

My one is starting to do it occasionally but the toda metal one fits don't know about the rest of your questions though

[Azz86]

My one is starting to do it occasionally but the toda metal one fits don't know about the rest of your questions though

Yeh gets a bit annoying hey. Seems really common in the DC5s. I'll take a couple of pics when I have a crack at it. Probably in a month or two. I just want to inspect it first but will probably take a while to get it out.

[JDM EP3]

Yeh gets a bit annoying hey. Seems really common in the DC5s. I'll take a couple of pics when I have a crack at it. Probably in a month or two. I just want to inspect it first but will probably take a while to get it out.

Will be nice to see how its done, btw guys thanks for the info on the fuse it was a 10a fuse and sorted it out. Tried to rep but need to smear it around before repping you guys again :p

[UNA91]

^no probs we're happy to help fellow ep3'ers :)

[Icebox]

Anyone know Where i can get some ep3 floormats? someone broke into my garage and stole the brand news that were ment to be going into the car :( i cant get it from the website i got the first pair from cause they shut down

some suggestions would be awesome guys~

[UNA91]

^Damn that sucks, can't stand thieves, it seems like they knew what they were looking for... i'll say if you're looking for new ones, they probably wont be cheap seeing as replacements for the FN2 are almost $300!

[Icebox]

^Damn that sucks, can't stand thieves, it seems like they knew what they were looking for... i'll say if you're looking for new ones, they probably wont be cheap seeing as replacements for the FN2 are almost $300!

yeah was kinda bummed... i had a set of CR kais in the garage as well that im gonna put on the ep3 when i get it on saturday, surprised they didnt take the rims but the floor mats :(

which is kinda gay, i dont mind coughing the dosh to fund a set of replacements as long as they fit. just couldnt believe it when i got home yesterday

[phamkevin05]

this thread has so many post! :eek:

[JDM EP3]

yeah was kinda bummed... i had a set of CR kais in the garage as well that im gonna put on the ep3 when i get it on saturday, surprised they didnt take the rims but the floor mats :(

which is kinda gay, i dont mind coughing the dosh to fund a set of replacements as long as they fit. just couldnt believe it when i got home yesterday

Man that sucks, I can just imagine driving with no floor mats. I would feel naked and dirty :(

[butterfingers]

Man that sucks, I can just imagine driving with no floor mats. I would feel naked and dirty :(

drive a lotus, no upholstery what so ever.

[JDM EP3]

^hehe yeah but of course thats for light weight, btw guys if I was running a 3inch exhaust can/should I bolt it up to a 2.5inch cat?

[TonyxTony]

When you lock and unlock the car, does the interceptor light goes on and off? mine got no sound/light. Is there something wrong?

[JDM EP3]

When you lock and unlock the car, does the interceptor light goes on and off? mine got no sound/light. Is there something wrong?

No you just have the immobiliser, you should get a flash from your indicators when opening and closing but no sound as it doesnt have an alarm.

[RPS.13]

Anyone know Where i can get some ep3 floormats? someone broke into my garage and stole the brand news that were ment to be going into the car :( i cant get it from the website i got the first pair from cause they shut down

some suggestions would be awesome guys~

Not sure if you'd like them, but just suggesting.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/ep3mats.jpg?t=1290175983

I bought non genuine generic ones from yahoo jp. Pretty cheap, good quality and fit like the OEM, minus one of the holes.

I still have the OEM ones, but i didn't really like the red on red look and didn't want to dirty, ruin them. (They`re not for sale unfortunately).

[JDM EP3]

Anyone know if there is a major difference in running a ceramic cat VS a metallic one?

[TonyxTony]

No you just have the immobiliser, you should get a flash from your indicators when opening and closing but no sound as it doesnt have an alarm.

Cool thanks, but indicator lights doesnt flash either. What could be wrong?

Also installed new brake pads by a mechanic, now its squeaks very loud. Could it just be adjusting to my old brake disc?

[Lukezen27]

Cool thanks, but indicator lights doesnt flash either. What could be wrong?

Also installed new brake pads by a mechanic, now its squeaks very loud. Could it just be adjusting to my old brake disc?

squeaks very loud = dirty

Trick is to get a inside grove cut a bit deeper than the rest of the rotor when you get them machined

This lets the dirt fly out and they never squeak after that

[UNA91]

^even my slotted rotors squeak sometimes

Man i'm so dissapointed. After a long time searching for a set of wheels, i finally got a set of BBS rg-II for my car, seller said 17x8 all round, and when i picked it up from shipping, it turned out the rears were 17x9 +50 staggered and will not fit the car... ugh I test fitted the 17x8 onto the front and man does it look good, couldnt help but keep smiling but not much i can do but sell it... :(

[Perry]

clutch pedal doesnt seem spring up all of a sudden randomly tonight any thoughts clutch cylnder seal gone?

[-JC-]

Alright, after owing this thing for almost a week now, I am falling in love with it more and more every time I drive it. I keep saying it, but what a fantastic car.

Couple of questions:

Does anyone know the paint code for the silver interior bits? I'm pulling it all apart shortly to install my system and would like to have it painted whilst its out. Looking to get a few decent coats of clear over the colour so any scratches won't show up unless they are really deep.

Does anyone have the exact specs of what a factory wheel alignment should look like? i.e.: Camber, Castor etc etc. My steering wheel sits a poofteenth off centre and I would like to have it aligned correctly, given most tyre shops locally will not have seen one of these before, I'd prefer to have a starting point to give them to save them spending half the day using my car as a guinea pig for their trial and errors.

[Philip Lee]

can't help with the paint code for the interior silver bits but u can take them to your painter to ask them to match the colour.

with factory wheel alignment, they only give a range of measurement which is useless. you can't change camber anyway. they can change the toe to fix that off centre issue. the chassis for EP3 and DC5 is very similar so maybe you can ask the shop to try using the DC5 setting as a base.

[aRze]

Yeah stock has jack all adjustability.
I'd imagine setting the fronts 0 toe may help.

Stock EP3 appears to have (correct if I'm wrong Phil) pretty close if not on 0 camber up front and some negative camber up back.

[Philip Lee]

Stock EP3 appears to have (correct if I'm wrong Phil) pretty close if not on 0 camber up front and some negative camber up back.

this is also my understanding too.

[munkaii]

clutch pedal doesnt seem spring up all of a sudden randomly tonight any thoughts clutch cylnder seal gone?

Most likely Perry. Common problem for the EP3s I believe? Isolate and make sure no leaks anywhere along the clutch line (inside/outside firewall/slave cylinder/rubber hose)

[Perry]

Most likely Perry. Common problem for the EP3s I believe? Isolate and make sure no leaks anywhere along the clutch line (inside/outside firewall/slave cylinder/rubber hose)

Had a quick look in the cabin cant see any leaks and in the engine bay geeez it's hard to tell if its leaking or not space is so tight =(, our EP3 master cylinder is the same as dc5r's yeah?

[TonyxTony]

what are some nice rims light weight suggestions?

I did some research and the stock rims are around 10kg.

Volk TE37 around 6.8kg. Is it a big different? is it worth 3k?

[-JC-]

Too easy, thanks for the replies guys.

Almost got divorced this morning when I explained that I was considering starting my stereo install this weekend . . . stupid mothers day! I guess that will have to wait another week.

[stienerv2]

Yeah stock has jack all adjustability.
I'd imagine setting the fronts 0 toe may help.

Stock EP3 appears to have (correct if I'm wrong Phil) pretty close if not on 0 camber up front and some negative camber up back.

For my EP3, the front had 0.75 negative camber. But my car has been dropped quite a fair bit. Also some higher end wheel alignment machine will have our cars on the system.

[aRze]

what are some nice rims light weight suggestions?

I did some research and the stock rims are around 10kg.

Volk TE37 around 6.8kg. Is it a big different? is it worth 3k?

Physics states that it does make a difference as your unsprung weight is reduced.

Whether you feel it or not, is up to your butt dyno ;)
Many people do cite that they do feel it though.

Worth 3K? Depends on the size of your wallet.

[alanalan]

have anyone considered XXR 521's? planning on getting them though will it be a hassle to get a good fitment? on 17's

[aRze]

have anyone considered XXR 521's? planning on getting them though will it be a hassle to get a good fitment? on 17's

http://www.xxrwheels.com/xxr_521.shtml
Their website doesn't post offsets?

what sort of fitment you after?

[Symphorced]

Don't get XXRs.

You spend this much to buy a Type R and then want to cheap out on wheels and buy knock-off branded ones? Don't do it!

[alanalan]

Don't get XXRs.

You spend this much to buy a Type R and then want to cheap out on wheels and buy knock-off branded ones? Don't do it!

im to cheap to afford the rims i want! student cheap build :) LOLS

arze im prob going for the 17x7 one

[RPS.13]

Haha, i bought a set of xxr 002's 16x8 +0's for my ep. Open the box, took some pics... Sold them off a few weeks later without ever fitting them. Ending up buying some 17" regamaster's, 16" P1's and gram light 57s' instead.

Best decision i've ever made.

Also, if your going to upgrade your wheels. You might as well get something a bit wider.

[TonyxTony]

Physics states that it does make a difference as your unsprung weight is reduced.

Whether you feel it or not, is up to your butt dyno ;)
Many people do cite that they do feel it though.

Worth 3K? Depends on the size of your wallet.

thanks.

any thoughts on enkei rpf1? they are light weight and much cheaper than te37

[Nepolian]

Yeah stock has jack all adjustability.
I'd imagine setting the fronts 0 toe may help.

Stock EP3 appears to have (correct if I'm wrong Phil) pretty close if not on 0 camber up front and some negative camber up back.

Stock front has only toe adjustability. Anything else you will need coilover, camber bolts, camber plate or those off set lower arm bushes to help castor.


Most likely Perry. Common problem for the EP3s I believe? Isolate and make sure no leaks anywhere along the clutch line (inside/outside firewall/slave cylinder/rubber hose)


Had a quick look in the cabin cant see any leaks and in the engine bay geeez it's hard to tell if its leaking or not space is so tight =(, our EP3 master cylinder is the same as dc5r's yeah?

Common problem with DC5/EP3. Its clutch master or slave. I would just bite the bullet and change both at once. Cause even if you fix one, the other wont be far behind.


For my EP3, the front had 0.75 negative camber. But my car has been dropped quite a fair bit. Also some higher end wheel alignment machine will have our cars on the system.

When dropped, the rear get auto neg camber due to the suspension layout. Only way to fix is camber upper.


thanks.

any thoughts on enkei rpf1? they are light weight and much cheaper than te37

Very popular and common because of that. I like WEDS almost in any style. There are heaps of wheels floating around.

[aRze]

thanks.

any thoughts on enkei rpf1? they are light weight and much cheaper than te37

RPF1's are in my opinion one of the best wheels for their price :)
I'd recommend going with something wider than stock, like 17x8 so you can fit wider tyres :)


im to cheap to afford the rims i want! student cheap build :) LOLS

arze im prob going for the 17x7 one

Ah, okay,
I agree with the guys here, get wider width wheels :)

It is worth looking around the parts section on this forum and a couple others.
You can come across decent deals on used wheels =D

Save quite a few bucks!

[-JC-]

Has anyone managed to find a supplier that stocks the genuine OEM tweeter mounts other than Fleabay? I have found a set in the UK, but keen to buy locally if anyone knows somewhere that stocks them or can get them in a reasonable period of time?

[Perry]

Has anyone managed to find a supplier that stocks the genuine OEM tweeter mounts other than Fleabay? I have found a set in the UK, but keen to buy locally if anyone knows somewhere that stocks them or can get them in a reasonable period of time?

ebay dude friend ordered mine from the states.

[UNA91]

Anyone think the Skunk2 weighted shift knob (or any weighted shift knob) is worthit?

Also heard that it can cause more strain to the transmission because the weight is sort of like resting your hand on the shifter... and with the EP3's dash mount shifter position, it may be a little more strain that maybe a floor mount shifter like the DC5? :S

[Philip Lee]

i had the skunk2 and i didn't like it on the EP. i tried a few different shapes like ARC, Razo etc and i reckon OEM is the best.

[Nepolian]

Hey Phil...long time huh! Yeah. I liked the round fn/fd one best. Felt really good and nicely weighted! I did use a arc style plastic knob. I held well in the hand but there was no weight :(

[-JC-]

ebay dude friend ordered mine from the states.

Thanks mate, I was trying to avoid the fleabay, but I guess thats the only real option. When you installed your tweets, did you remove the factory mesh on the covers so you could display them a little, I'm keen to find out how hard that mesh is to remove, and what they are going to look like once its off . . . its all about the detail.

[JDM EP3]

Anyone know where I can find pre made flanges to weld onto my cat? as above tried fleabay also but couldnt really find anything.

[Nepolian]

I have some v-band style flanges and short flexes all in 2.5. Pm if ur interested!

[UNA91]

i had the skunk2 and i didn't like it on the EP. i tried a few different shapes like ARC, Razo etc and i reckon OEM is the best.

isn't the skunk2 the same shape as the oem knob? I currently have the FN/FD round one but just thought i would try something different

[Perry]

Thanks mate, I was trying to avoid the fleabay, but I guess thats the only real option. When you installed your tweets, did you remove the factory mesh on the covers so you could display them a little, I'm keen to find out how hard that mesh is to remove, and what they are going to look like once its off . . . its all about the detail.

I havent got around installing mine, the mesh is easy to take out its like little clips to hold them in, I did try testing fitting aftermarket tweeters to the cover and you can get away of not using the mesh part but leaving it in makes it a more stock look.

[RPS.13]

Anyone know where I can find pre made flanges to weld onto my cat? as above tried fleabay also but couldnt really find anything.

Your local exhaust shop should be able to help you out. Or cut the ends off your test pipe.

[-JC-]

I havent got around installing mine, the mesh is easy to take out its like little clips to hold them in, I did try testing fitting aftermarket tweeters to the cover and you can get away of not using the mesh part but leaving it in makes it a more stock look.

Sweet, thanks again for your help mate. Just in the process of stockpiling the bits and pieces that I need before I get started. I have a customer of mine CNC cutting the spacers this week, then its ordering the tweeter covers, dynamat, some new wiring (most of my system is pre-wired from being installed in my last car, but some will need replacing) and some eggshell foam to lay on the inner doorskin behind the speaker itself . . . probably the biggest install I have taken on as a DIY, but should be easier than the one in my Mrs' camry given that I had to build the wiring for it from scratch. I'll let you know how I get on.

[-JC-]

Front Parker lights and Rear Number Plate lights are T10's yeah? So these are what I am after?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4pcs-T10-W5W-501-Xenon-SMD-LED-Side-Light-Car-Side-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-White-AU-/170753339399?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c1b13007#ht_2305wt_1144

[stienerv2]

Yes but i wouldn't go to ebay for that. Sometimes they aren't as bright

[aRze]

isn't the skunk2 the same shape as the oem knob? I currently have the FN/FD round one but just thought i would try something different

Skunk 2 is thinner. I drove one on my friend's DC5 and I thought it was too small for my hands, and my hands aren't huge.

How does the ball shape shifter feel?

I've considered changing too, but every time i get into the car, Im reminded of how great the OEM feels.

[butterfingers]

blox racing sphere shiftknobs.

[Philip Lee]

Skunk2 is same shape as DC2R gear knob, not same as DC5/EP3.

[UNA91]

Skunk 2 is thinner. I drove one on my friend's DC5 and I thought it was too small for my hands, and my hands aren't huge.

How does the ball shape shifter feel?

I've considered changing too, but every time i get into the car, Im reminded of how great the OEM feels.

haha ball shape feels nice, i usually shift like sort of holding a wineglass sort of grip lol so it fills my palm nicely, tho ive never ever tried any other shapes, so was just wondering how a change would feel :\

[butterfingers]

i like the little neo finish blox racing ones.

[-JC-]

All this talk about knobs . . . . nah seriously, the OEM is the best shifter I have ever had the pleasure of caressing. Did I mention that the EP3 is a god damn fantastic car?

My Mrs caught be in the garage the other night talking to it . . .

[butterfingers]

All this talk about knobs . . . . nah seriously, the OEM is the best shifter I have ever had the pleasure of caressing. Did I mention that the EP3 is a god damn fantastic car?

My Mrs caught be in the garage the other night talking to it . . .

did she give you a talking to?

[Nepolian]

My wife use to get jealous cause I polished it all time!

[JDM EP3]

All this talk about knobs . . . . nah seriously, the OEM is the best shifter I have ever had the pleasure of caressing. Did I mention that the EP3 is a god damn fantastic car?

My Mrs caught be in the garage the other night talking to it . . .

lol!!! it is that much of an awesome machine

[-JC-]

She wouldn't talk to me for 48 hours until I told her what I said . . . . .

So I told her I said "I love you so much more than my fiancé"

I think I might get sex again by about the year 2017

[-JC-]

My wife use to get jealous cause I polished it all time!

Your knob or the car?

Wait . . . don't answer that.

[RPS.13]

Nismo GT500 urethane shift knob, is where the moneys at. Plus its black, rubbery and it sometimes vibrates. My missus loves it :p

Nah in all honesty the main reason I got it, is because I hate metal shift knobs in summer.

By far the best shift knob I've ever owned. Great shape and nicely weighted.

[butterfingers]

c'mon guys... you know you lost sight of who you are as a man when you take car enthusiasm to a new level

get off this forum and use those fingers on something other than a keybord/shiftknob ;)

[UNA91]

You guys crack me up :P; on to a different question...

Lately after giving my car a good clean and not driving it for a week, i've been getting some sort of low dull metal to metal like grinding noise every time I apply the brakes while creeping, I can also sometimes almost feel it slightly in the pedal. I looked at my rotors but i don't any signs of abnormal patterns or wear on them, also looked at my brake pads and they look like they have alot of meat on them still.. however I haven't taken apart the caliper to see the pads itself cause the bolts were too tight... I hope it isn't grinding away my rotors... but it brakes fine like it always has.

Oh the sound is exactly like when the rotors are rusted on the surface, but mine isn't rusted and doesn't go away :(

[Perry]

Are you sure its the fronts it could be the rears are worn I had the same issue found out it was the rears were worn out.

[UNA91]

Not sure, i have slotted front rotors if that makes a difference, but i just assumed it was the fronts cause I tried driving slowly with the handbrake up and the sound wasn't there :\

[Perry]

better to take the wheels off and check I do recall my inner pads was wearing unevenly.

[UNA91]

^ took both front wheels to check the disks, but nothing abnormal, no marks or signs of shimming hmm, maybe it was always there but never noticed... cause i recently got an exhaust leak fixed so its abit quieter now and i can hear more cabin noise lol

also, is there a major difference between 60a and 70a motor mounts in terms of vibrations and wheel hopping? Looking to replace my front driver side mounts cause its starting to crack.

[Nepolian]

If the sound is not there when you have the handbrake up, wouldn't that suggest that the noise comes front the rear?? Sometimes the rear pads don't sit right due to the piston not being wound in right or simply as suggested by perry, just pads wearing unevenly!

The drivers side mount don't really crack, I splits. Since it oiled filled, it is held by a very thin layer of rubber. 60a or 70a you will get vibrations! To assist with wheel hopping and keeping the vibrations limited, I would buy a mount kit and change rear and passengers and leaving drivers out for the street and leave for track/strip. Driver side is what causes the most vibrations.

[Lukezen27]

The drivers side mount don't really crack, I splits. Since it oiled filled, it is held by a very thin layer of rubber. 60a or 70a you will get vibrations! To assist with wheel hopping and keeping the vibrations limited, I would buy a mount kit and change rear and passengers and leaving drivers out for the street and leave for track/strip. Driver side is what causes the most vibrations.

I've broken 3 thus far hahaha

POWER PUSH

[UNA91]

Hm, what would you suggest as a daily driven car, as i'll need to replace it sooner or later anyway since its well... splitting. Should I just go oem? I'm looking for something that'll last since the front mounts usually take the most abuse.

Also, is there any advantages in running an s2k size oil filter?