EP3 Type R

[kenny07]

Haha nice. How much for the install if you don't mind me asking?

Also, anyone running spoon calipers mind telling me what wheel size your running. Looking to getting some new wheels but want to make sure a have room if/when I decide to do the upgrade. Without using spacers.

Was thinking 8.5. +38

got mine installed for 120

[UNA91]

got mine installed for 120

Including welding flanges on the cat to fit?

[kenny07]

Including welding flanges on the cat to fit?

.... no idea... i got it done by the boys from BYP! took them a little over an hour to do..

as i was just sitting on the floor and waiting around....

[UNA91]

.... no idea... i got it done by the boys from BYP! took them a little over an hour to do..

as i was just sitting on the floor and waiting around....

Oh, it must have been that deal they're having where they throw in an xforce cat ready to bolt on with the PLM. I was pretty tempted to get it lol

[Perry]

Haha nice. How much for the install if you don't mind me asking?

Also, anyone running spoon calipers mind telling me what wheel size your running. Looking to getting some new wheels but want to make sure a have room if/when I decide to do the upgrade. Without using spacers.

Was thinking 8.5. +38

You might have issues there with +38

[brody]

Righto. What are you running?

[Perry]

Righto. What are you running?

I'm not running them on my car but mates have and it also depending which wheel your planning on using as well. +38 is cutting very close.

[brody]

ah okie dokie. Will be RPF1's. 17x8.5 or 9's

[butterfingers]

UNA91 clear your inbox got something to ask you thanks

[Perry]

ah okie dokie. Will be RPF1's. 17x8.5 or 9's


17x9 +35 will clear
17x8.5 not 100% sure what offset will clear.

[brody]

17x9's look alright?

[lemmiwinks]

Anyone know of an EP3R parting out / wrecking?

[bluey45]

Anyone know of an EP3R parting out / wrecking?

Maybe check with dede at top one. If I remember he had a EP3 wreck in his workshop.

[Symphorced]

Anyone know of an EP3R parting out / wrecking?

What parts are you after Matt? I got sideskirts if you need. :p

[bluey45]

What parts are you after Matt? I got sideskirts if you need. :p

I got some oem engine mounts as well lol.

[JDM EP3]

Lol i got some stock suspension, intake, rear swaybar etc :p

[UNA91]

UNA91 clear your inbox got something to ask you thanks

Inbox cleared, took me ages to find where the delete button was lol...

Anyway, problem: My dash water temp sensor is not 'centered' when the car is fully heated up. It gets near, but leans more towards the cool side and never moves, unless of course the car has cooled down.

http://imageshack.us/a/img207/4953/imag0682.jpg

I also notice my aftermarket water temp sensor reads a little low, around 65-70c when moving and slowly crawls to 80c when stopped. Most other DC5r (judging by same K20 variant) averages around 80-90c, as well as my friends EP3.

I'm not sure if it's a stuck themostat or the OEM temp sensor going bad, my guess is the thermostat since my the Prosport gauge also reads a low temp. Any thoughts?

[Icebox]

Maybe check with dede at top one. If I remember he had a EP3 wreck in his workshop.

Yeah that wreck sitting at dedy's belong bigbaby0223, most of it is gone depending on what your after, as them fl hid lights are gone, in bought the te37 and his sard hi flow cat is gone as well, he has the car listed on gum tree

[JDM EP3]

UNA91:
My thermo sits on that same exact spot, I went up to half way on a track day but normal driving thats where it sits.

[UNA91]

UNA91:
My thermo sits on that same exact spot, I went up to half way on a track day but normal driving thats where it sits.

Mine just never moves any more higher, even if I push the car hard for a spirited drive or hoon the hell out of it lol >.> Not sure why the water temp reads low too, anyone have a aftermarket water gauge and wanna share their readings?

I've adjusted the gauge sensor position and topped up the fluid to the correct level and bled the system correctly

[lemmiwinks]

Thanks guys. I'm after a front bumper, not too fussed if its face lift or not

[Lukezen27]

Mine just never moves any more higher, even if I push the car hard for a spirited drive or hoon the hell out of it lol >.> Not sure why the water temp reads low too, anyone have a aftermarket water gauge and wanna share their readings?

I've adjusted the gauge sensor position and topped up the fluid to the correct level and bled the system correctly


That's where they all sit dude

Its race car and your clearly not driving it hard enough lol

Take to the track and you'll see it go above half

[butterfingers]

thrashing/spirited driving/hooning does not equal track

brakes chassis and engine are all being pushed to the limit.

vtecing and shifting at 8-8400rpm for a few seconds at a time puts no where near the amount of heat that track does, considering during track, your consistently at 5000rpm + for minutes at a times. not the same as giving it a hit down an empty road after a corner lol.

[UNA91]

aright fair enough lol, btw where is the max line in the coolant reserve tank? I think I've got a leak at the bottom where it flows back into the radiator

[Symphorced]

At the track my genuine Defi gauge reads my water temp as being around the 110 degrees mark. Day to day driving, unless I sit in traffic after the car has been driven for a while, it won't ever reach 100 degrees.

[Icebox]

Thanks guys. I'm after a front bumper, not too fussed if its face lift or not. Also after the lower AC line

yeah dedy's got the front bumper (Pre facelift), its in a little bit of a scuffle nothing a good touch up wont fix but dont know about the lower AC line, as the whole engine was removed due to damage it suffered from the track day.

[butterfingers]

wow what exactly happened to the car? did he blow the engine or crash it?

[Icebox]

wow what exactly happened to the car? did he blow the engine or crash it?

i tried to look for the gumtree link but from the looks of it Dedy removed it. but the wreck was pretty bad, the bottom of the long block was ripped off on impact and the driver side fenders were pretty banged up. from what i was told took a turn to quick and rolled it, chasis aint to good but what he had in the car was pretty insane, mugen ecu, headers, hi-flow cat and other stuff, spent 10k in total on the car but sad to see it gone, personally think his cars are one of the cleanest ep3 examples around

picked it up at 30 000kms to ='[ so low

[Lukezen27]

i tried to look for the gumtree link but from the looks of it Dedy removed it. but the wreck was pretty bad, the bottom of the long block was ripped off on impact and the driver side fenders were pretty banged up. from what i was told took a turn to quick and rolled it, chasis aint to good but what he had in the car was pretty insane, mugen ecu, headers, hi-flow cat and other stuff, spent 10k in total on the car but sad to see it gone, personally think his cars are one of the cleanest ep3 examples around

picked it up at 30 000kms to ='[ so low

My EP3 is perfect :)

We apart from one old head light and one new one lol

[butterfingers]

will 17x9 +38 cr-Kai clear spoon monoblocks without extended studs and spacers?

reason is i maybe changing the knuckle soon, and these dont have extended studs, so fitting spaers on them isnt the best of all ideas

[lemmiwinks]

yeah dedy's got the front bumper (Pre facelift), its in a little bit of a scuffle nothing a good touch up wont fix but dont know about the lower AC line, as the whole engine was removed due to damage it suffered from the track day.

Tried calling the number on gumtree, some auto mechanic picked up and said I had the wrong number :S

Is bigbaby0223 the bloke parting it? I'll shoot him a PM :)

[davetry]

Tried calling the number on gumtree, some auto mechanic picked up and said I had the wrong number :S

Is bigbaby0223 the bloke parting it? I'll shoot him a PM :)

I've just been sending an sms and hearing back every few days.

I got the rear bumper, have been searching for ages. Was all but ready to get rid of my ep3 and upgrade to an FN2R.

[lemmiwinks]

Can you PM me his number?

[Twest]

Call xtrememotorsport they bought a shell off me that had the lower air con line on it.

[JDM EP3]

When an ep3 wreck comes up its like a bunch of vultures gather around to pick the meat off the carcass :p

[Icebox]

Tried calling the number on gumtree, some auto mechanic picked up and said I had the wrong number :S

Is bigbaby0223 the bloke parting it? I'll shoot him a PM :)

Call 9599 8965 and Ask for dedy the runs the mechanic place there so I don't think you got the wrong number, tell him your after a bumper of Eric's wreckage he knows right away what you mean,

Hope that hopes

[Perry]

Thanks guys. I'm after a front bumper, not too fussed if its face lift or not. Also after the lower AC line

Is this helps u can get a Aus spec EU front bar.

[lemmiwinks]

Thanks for the help guys! gumtree had a completely different number listed "9747 8004".

Just got in touch with him. :)

I've looked at the EU3 bumpers, do the EP3 grilles fit on them?

[Icebox]

Thanks for the help guys! gumtree had a completely different number listed "9747 8004".

Just got in touch with him. :)

I've looked at the EU3 bumpers, do the EP3 grilles fit on them?

the one you called was for Michael at Xtreme motorsports, the number looks really familiar thats why haha

but dedy will look after ya, top bloke

[Perry]

Thanks for the help guys! gumtree had a completely different number listed "9747 8004".

Just got in touch with him. :)

I've looked at the EU3 bumpers, do the EP3 grilles fit on them?

They should because they are the same bar with a different grill attached I havent tried myself though.

[UNA91]

Sorry to bring this back up... If I leave the car to idle when the car is warm (stop lights etc), the temps on my aftermarket gauge goes to around 80-85c which seems to be the average temp for k20 engines based on what i've read; however when i start moving about 60km/h or more, it drops to about 65-70c. The temp sender is placed on the upper radiator hose. First I thought it was just the wind going thru grill and cooling the sender, so i blocked it off with cardboard so no wind is going through it and it still drops...

The oem dash gauge doesn't fluctuate and stays in its position when its warmed up like in the picture i posted a few pages back, so I don't think it's the factory coolant temp sensor, since from my understanding that only sends the temps to the dash gauge. Possibly a stuck open thermostat?

[Symphorced]

If your thermostat was stuck open I'm pretty sure your radiator fan would be constantly on. Had this happen on another car before though it wasn't a Honda.

[UNA91]

I would have thought if it was stuck partially closed the fans would be on alot and my temps would be reading higher but the fans function just fine. Just thought mine was open causing overcooling thus reading cooler temps

[bennjamin]

If your thermostat was stuck open I'm pretty sure your radiator fan would be constantly on. Had this happen on another car before though it wasn't a Honda.

Never heard that
Generally honda thermostats fail in the open position , with coolant circulating constantly the fan/s are likely never to come on.
The temp takes longer to reach optimum , and will drop when driving normally.

[UNA91]

Guess i'll replace the thermostat when i do my radiator flush on my next service; Just have to find the part no for it. The DC5 thermostat the same isn't it?

[brody]

Hey guys, anyone able to tell me what the go is with hondata. So dam confused hey haha.
Do we send our ecu off too them? Because thats inconvenient as f*ck. Just wondering as I may end up going down that path in a couple of months time. I'm on Perth btw, so anyone in Perth who experienced hondata and tuning.. please speak up:)

[Lukezen27]

Hey guys, anyone able to tell me what the go is with hondata. So dam confused hey haha.
Do we send our ecu off too them? Because thats inconvenient as f*ck. Just wondering as I may end up going down that path in a couple of months time. I'm on Perth btw, so anyone in Perth who experienced hondata and tuning.. please speak up:)

Buy my Haltech already turned

Plug N play

[brody]

Being my first aftermarket ecu and having the car stay n/a. Haltech would be way to complicated and half the options I wouldn't even use. Hondata would be more user friendly I would think, including basic but needed options to street tune your car. Unless with your Haltech experience you can tell me otherwise:) although.. I haven't found a hondata knowing tuner in Perth yet.. so this may become a problem ha

[Lukezen27]

Being my first aftermarket ecu and having the car stay n/a. Haltech would be way to complicated and half the options I wouldn't even use. Hondata would be more user friendly I would think, including basic but needed options to street tune your car. Unless with your Haltech experience you can tell me otherwise:) although.. I haven't found a hondata knowing tuner in Perth yet.. so this may become a problem ha

Well Adrian (TODA) said Haltech are heap better than Hondata

As for user friendly I don't beleive they're any diff

[brody]

A heap better in what sense though?

[Lukezen27]

A heap better in what sense though?

more points to tune I believe plus other things

[butterfingers]

Thanks for the help guys! gumtree had a completely different number listed "9747 8004".

Just got in touch with him. :)

I've looked at the EU3 bumpers, do the EP3 grilles fit on them?

dont take my word for it, but having parked right next to an eu3 before, the ep3 are noticeably wider. maybe wont be able to fit

[Symphorced]

Hey guys, anyone able to tell me what the go is with hondata. So dam confused hey haha.
Do we send our ecu off too them? Because thats inconvenient as f*ck. Just wondering as I may end up going down that path in a couple of months time. I'm on Perth btw, so anyone in Perth who experienced hondata and tuning.. please speak up:)

You should look into this:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?167090-Honda-Tuning-days-by-Joel-from-Driven-Crazy-Singapore-OCT-12-13

[brody]

Ah cheers man. I saw that before but wasn't sure I'd be home. Turns out I get back on the Friday. Stupid question, but what'd be the go with using one of the supplied Honda ecus?

[brody]

Hondata*

[lemmiwinks]

You'll need to get your immobilizer reprogrammed at honda if you get a supplied one. If you send in your current one, you don't need to reprogram the immobilizer.

[butterfingers]

****en wow one of the clutch cylinders just carked it. friction point was low as ****, and then pedal would get stuck on floor. managed to utilise godlike skill to clutchless shift it to my mechanic, around the corner. lucky.

[Symphorced]

****en wow one of the clutch cylinders just carked it. friction point was low as ****, and then pedal would get stuck on floor. managed to utilise godlike skill to clutchless shift it to my mechanic, around the corner. lucky.

LOL that clutchless shifting! I'd be so scared if I ever had to do that. What's the price going to be to fix?

[butterfingers]

LOL that clutchless shifting! I'd be so scared if I ever had to do that. What's the price going to be to fix?

getting new master cylinder got quoted around 220 for everything.

its not as hard, just wind up the rpm a bit more and when you shift just hold it with some very light pressure against the gate and it will slip in as soon as the synchros line up for that split second. hardest part is being quick without being forceful.

tbh i shifted to 2nd and then just puttered along a 70kph road at 40 to the mechanic LMAO didnt wanna risk it i love my gearbox

by the way does anyone know if the clutch and brakes share the same master cyl?
trying to figure out what caused this, it was driving perfectly, clutch was beefy, felt like doing left legged squats every time i drove, the whole time since i owned the car right up until that moment.

dickhead caused me to ram the brakes hard, subsequently downshifted to 2nd and i immediately noticed how different it felt, less push coming back up on the pedal, soon after at the intersection, tried to engage 1st gear and noticed the friction point was at the floor, stalled and then pedal was stuck. such a drastic change leads me to believe something happened when i slammed the brakes. any experts?

[UNA91]

The clutch and brake cylinder are two separate parts i believe. Just a rough guess, something must've been bent from the shock when you slammed the brakes. Pressing the brakes does flex the firewall slightly so some of that shock may have been transferred along the tranny?

[butterfingers]

The clutch and brake cylinder are two separate parts i believe. Just a rough guess, something must've been bent from the shock when you slammed the brakes. Pressing the brakes does flex the firewall slightly so some of that shock may have been transferred along the tranny?

cheers for that man

[kenny07]

****en wow one of the clutch cylinders just carked it. friction point was low as ****, and then pedal would get stuck on floor. managed to utilise godlike skill to clutchless shift it to my mechanic, around the corner. lucky.

both mclutch and slave cylinder corked it like nearly a year ago! my pedal was soft as and would be compeltely stuck to the floor

[JDM EP3]

Anyone know where I can find a good priced car cover with thick padding against hail for a reasonable price?

[threesix]

^ I would also like to know this.

[UNA91]

Anyone know if the k20z FN2 thermostat will fit an ep3?

[butterfingers]

Guys never ever take ur measly ep3 for granted. Pretty sure lost of u are used to it and long for a more powerful car. I just got a daewoo courtesy car to drive while they're fixing my clutch cylinders. And omg. Made me appreciate the performance of the ep3 so much more. I don't even... /rant

[Poeter]

Guys never ever take ur measly ep3 for granted. Pretty sure lost of u are used to it and long for a more powerful car. I just got a daewoo courtesy car to drive while they're fixing my clutch cylinders. And omg. Made me appreciate the performance of the ep3 so much more. I don't even... /rant

amen!

[UNA91]

Well, the daewoo isn't particularly a powerful car we long for lol

[doosra]

I was in the L.A. not long ago and had a ford fiesta. O how I missed the ep3!

[TonyxTony]

its been bothering me for a while, wanting to swap for a s2000. anyone driven both? how does the s2000 feel?

[doosra]

I had s2000 before I went ep3. It's a great car but had it for a couple years so wanted a change. S2000 was more fun to drive for sure

[butterfingers]

Well, the daewoo isn't particularly a powerful car we long for lol

When u get used to the ep3 u forget its still sky high above ur average car out there. Got back into the average every day car and the difference was fkn tremendous

[bluey45]

When u get used to the ep3 u forget its still sky high above ur average car out there. Got back into the average every day car and the difference was fkn tremendous

Yeah I know what you mean. Been driving a corolla recently and I had the foot down to the max and I'm not going anywhere :o

[Icebox]

Yeah I know what you mean. Been driving a corolla recently and I had the foot down to the max and I'm not going anywhere :o

what happened to your Ep3 =0? i dont see it parked outside where the tafe parking is no more

[UNA91]

When u get used to the ep3 u forget its still sky high above ur average car out there. Got back into the average every day car and the difference was fkn tremendous

Lol true dat. I drive my old camry to work and to places i wouldn't park the EP3 and The handling is too scary lol. Mind you it has over 370 000kms on it but still going strong!

[JDM EP3]

So I was in Bock Hill (Box Hill) last night and was parked on the main street when I spotted a FL EP3 saw a guy taking pictures of it and started talking to him. He was telling me it was his before he sold it and had done some mods like exhaust and j's racing ECU but no headers or exhaust and saw that the new owner had done some other work like gauges and stuff. Asked they previous owner if he tracked it and he told me no. WTF??? why mod your car and not do anything with it but drive it at legal speed limits?
As I was about to leave I see the new owner go over to his car and same shit. Might as well buy a camry and put cromies on it. Seriously why mod your car to go faster and handle better when all you will do is drive it on the roads as a daily. Ultimate fail imo.

[bluey45]

what happened to your Ep3 =0? i dont see it parked outside where the tafe parking is no more

Still have it Icebox lol. Just parked in garage, was just test driving my parents corolla.

[butterfingers]

So I was in Bock Hill (Box Hill) last night and was parked on the main street when I spotted a FL EP3 saw a guy taking pictures of it and started talking to him. He was telling me it was his before he sold it and had done some mods like exhaust and j's racing ECU but no headers or exhaust and saw that the new owner had done some other work like gauges and stuff. Asked they previous owner if he tracked it and he told me no. WTF??? why mod your car and not do anything with it but drive it at legal speed limits?
As I was about to leave I see the new owner go over to his car and same shit. Might as well buy a camry and put cromies on it. Seriously why mod your car to go faster and handle better when all you will do is drive it on the roads as a daily. Ultimate fail imo.

ultimately like u said, its in your opinion. maybe he just wants the extra oompf and the sound. maybe the extra kW figures stroke his ego.

[JDM EP3]

ultimately like u said, its in your opinion. maybe he just wants the extra oompf and the sound. maybe the extra kW figures stroke his ego.

Asian penor complexity? :D

[butterfingers]

Asian penor complexity? :D

Could be man

[Symphorced]

So I was in Bock Hill (Box Hill) last night and was parked on the main street when I spotted a FL EP3 saw a guy taking pictures of it and started talking to him. He was telling me it was his before he sold it and had done some mods like exhaust and j's racing ECU but no headers or exhaust and saw that the new owner had done some other work like gauges and stuff. Asked they previous owner if he tracked it and he told me no. WTF??? why mod your car and not do anything with it but drive it at legal speed limits?
As I was about to leave I see the new owner go over to his car and same shit. Might as well buy a camry and put cromies on it. Seriously why mod your car to go faster and handle better when all you will do is drive it on the roads as a daily. Ultimate fail imo.

lolol last time I spoke to you a couple of months back you said you weren't interested in tracking either?? Many people buy Ferraris, Porsches etc. and don't track them either....

[JDM EP3]

lolol last time I spoke to you a couple of months back you said you weren't interested in tracking either?? Many people buy Ferraris, Porsches etc. and don't track them either....

I know what your saying but I think you might have misconstruded what I meant,what I was saying is that I dont mind tracking apart from the cost (track days at $200+), thus I was saying that I wasnt interested in tracking on a regular basis.
The guys with porches or Ferraris usually dont go spending money doing mods to them and barely drive them at all its just for them to take it on a night out while they drop $400 on some wagu steak with their ugly ass slut like brianne eccestone, who the fcuk would want to be seen with her??? But if you look most have very low km's.

[Symphorced]

LOL. I guess different people get kicks out of doing different things. Many, many awesome builds over all over the world (including Australia) which have race inspired mods but don't go out onto the track. I'd never do such a thing as I don't have that sort of cash myself, but for the people who do, I can respect their decisions to wanting to own a car modified to their own taste without wanting to track it.

[butterfingers]

LOL. I guess different people get kicks out of doing different things. Many, many awesome builds over all over the world (including Australia) which have race inspired mods but don't go out onto the track. I'd never do such a thing as I don't have that sort of cash myself, but for the people who do, I can respect their decisions to wanting to own a car modified to their own taste without wanting to track it.

exactly what i was saying.

on another note, got the car back after the master and slave cylinders got replaced and clutch felt awesome again.

i noticed there was fk all free play at the time i picked it up. by the time i got home with it, there was 1-2 cm more free play. is that normal? i know thats its not good to have no free play at all, but im worried about whether its normal for the free-play to adjust itself as i operate it.

[Poeter]

So I was in Bock Hill (Box Hill) last night and was parked on the main street when I spotted a FL EP3 saw a guy taking pictures of it and started talking to him. He was telling me it was his before he sold it and had done some mods like exhaust and j's racing ECU but no headers or exhaust and saw that the new owner had done some other work like gauges and stuff. Asked they previous owner if he tracked it and he told me no. WTF??? why mod your car and not do anything with it but drive it at legal speed limits?
As I was about to leave I see the new owner go over to his car and same shit. Might as well buy a camry and put cromies on it. Seriously why mod your car to go faster and handle better when all you will do is drive it on the roads as a daily. Ultimate fail imo.

I think you'll find alot of ep3 owners who don't track with mods or not. Most just mod for blinginess for what I've figured. For example, I've seen many ep3 or ek's or eg with all these strut bars, funky coloured lower arm bars + LCA.

Quite honestly, i think these body reinforcement mods are just dead weights for most people. A typical driver don't have the driving skills or push the car hard enough benefit from these mods. For most case when someone claims they do feel a difference, it's more of placebo effect. Normally, I think it takes professional driver or someone with good circuit racing experience to feel minute difference.

Therefore, many just mod for bling rather than function. Not ultimate fail but that's what some people pursue.

[Lukezen27]

Not me

I 1/4 mile mine as much as work allows lol

Thats why I brought it hahah

KOOKS

[doosra]

hey guys, i know this is not really meant to be here, but wanted your thoughts on these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170889445963&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

This guy is selling these project kics neo chrome for $100. Real or fake?

[Symphorced]

hey guys, i know this is not really meant to be here, but wanted your thoughts on these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170889445963&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

This guy is selling these project kics neo chrome for $100. Real or fake?

At that price, I'd go out on a limb and say that they're fake. Bought mine direct from Japan last year and the price was ¥11,760 (equivalent at the time to about $180) exclusive of shipping.

There's also a neutral feedback on the serller's profile saying that they aren't genuine. Seen replica Project Kics wheel nuts on the market before and wouldn't surprise me if these are one of them.

[doosra]

Cool, yeah I wasn't sure whether ppl made fake project kics. I mailed the seller and he replied "as far as I know they are genuine" which clearly means they are fake lol

[doosra]

also, before I go ahead and purchase this, can someone please confirm that this is the right part for our ep3's: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/INJEN-SP-Cold-Air-Intake-CAI-02-05-Honda-Civic-Si-2-0-EP3-Black-/261084170969?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc9d44ad9

Model number listed is: SP1576BLK which seems to be the same on the jdmyard site.

It's only $314 delivered which is so much cheaper than purchasing locally.

[aRze]

yep that's right.

Bought the same one from the same seller for my EP :)

[doosra]

yep that's right.

Bought the same one from the same seller for my EP :)

Cool. How long was delivery?

[mr-pham]

anyone know if aftermarket LSD makes knocking noise when you turning...? or could it be my coilovers?

[SuperSteve]

anyone know if aftermarket LSD makes knocking noise when you turning...? or could it be my coilovers?

Knocking noises could b a number of things. Common prob with ep3 are tie rod ends. Check if there is play in them

[butterfingers]

anyone know if aftermarket LSD makes knocking noise when you turning...? or could it be my coilovers?

definitely coilovers. i have exact same problem.

[mr-pham]

Anyways, heres my problem. I own a ep3r 02 and at low speeds (e.g. occasionally around round-a-bouts and even more noticable when slow enough to pull into my drive way) a knocking noise is heard from. Its like a knock-knock-knock-knock.

but it only knocks when i turn at low speeds...

[mr-pham]

Knocking noises could b a number of things. Common prob with ep3 are tie rod ends. Check if there is play in them

I already check the tie rod ends looks good and there is no play...

[UNA91]

I already check the tie rod ends looks good and there is no play...

Check your swaybar end-links to see if they're worn or have any play. Also could be the steering rack needing the famous regreasing. I had a similar problem where I had a really deep creaking sound which almost sounded knocking when parking or doing any manoeuvres; it was sometimes evident when pulling away as well. Regreasing the steering rack fixed it.

[mr-pham]

Check your swaybar end-links to see if they're worn or have any play. Also could be the steering rack needing the famous regreasing. I had a similar problem where I had a really deep creaking sound which almost sounded knocking when parking or doing any manoeuvres; it was sometimes evident when pulling away as well. Regreasing the steering rack fixed it.

i just check the swaybar end-links looks fine. Also regreasing the steering rack already. still making the knocking...

[mr-pham]

i got told it's my aftermarket LSD. if so anyone have 1.5-way mechanical LSD on there ep3r and is it making knocking noise?

[butterfingers]

no everyones got the factory helical LSD that all jdm ep3 came with...

[mr-pham]

no everyones got the factory helical LSD that all jdm ep3 came with...

all ep3 got the factory helical LSD?

[butterfingers]

yes, thats right. all JDM delivered ones anyway.

[mr-pham]

yes, thats right. all JDM delivered ones anyway.

Your two front wheels rotating at the same time with the factory helical LSD?

[Symphorced]

Your two front wheels rotating at the same time with the factory helical LSD?

All four of my wheels rotate when I drive.

[mr-pham]

All four of my wheels rotate when I drive.

i mean when you jack the front of your car. does the two front wheels rotate at the same time?

[JDM EP3]

i mean when you jack the front of your car. does the two front wheels rotate at the same time?

Yep and if i remember correctly they spin the opposite way?

[mr-pham]

Yep and if i remember correctly they spin the opposite way?

when i spin one wheels the opposite side spin in the same directions when i use my hand? is that LSD?

Is that only me? or everyone like that?

[bennjamin]

i mean when you jack the front of your car. does the two front wheels rotate at the same time?

they will act like a normal open diff if you rotate by hand....spin the opposite direction. A torsen .5 way LSD like the honda one only engages partially under load from the transmission/engine

[Poeter]

they will act like a normal open diff if you rotate by hand....spin the opposite direction. A torsen .5 way LSD like the honda one only engages partially under load from the transmission/engine

That's right. I had a mechanic telling me my car had it's lsd removed because it behaved this way. LMAO

[bennjamin]

That's right. I had a mechanic telling me my car had it's lsd removed because it behaved this way. LMAO

rofl !

Just a word of advice guys tho - if you jack up one side of the car or one front corner - do NOT rotate the free wheel as this can damage the differential.

[Lukezen27]

rofl !

Just a word of advice guys tho - if you jack up one side of the car or one front corner - do NOT rotate the free wheel as this can damage the differential.

LMAO Benny :)

[doosra]

finally managed to get around to installing my reverse camera which I purchased on eBay for $13. Great additional feature considering I already had the double din and super easy!

http://imageshack.us/a/img35/248/20121014161401.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/20121014161401.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img833/3545/cameray.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/cameray.jpg/)

[UNA91]

^haha i have one too but i have no idea where to mount it. Not too keen on drilling, its currently just ziptied to my towbar LOL

[doosra]

Drill is easy. Drill next to the number plate light. It's actually not metal so easy to drill.

[UNA91]

Yeah thing is the camera I have isn't stealthy enough for me to hide under, its also an cheapy ebay one. Overall it does a good job, especially with the EP3's blind spots. I like yours, its not too noticable, does it have infrared?

[doosra]

You mean night vision? If so, yeah it does. Works great in night or day.

[UNA91]

btw did you plug the holes where the jdm license plate bracket clipped in? gonna remove mine when i get a personalized plate, it also left damn mark around the bottom edges.

[doosra]

Not sure what your referring to but I haven't done anything

[UNA91]

The oem jdm license plate holder

http://imageshack.us/a/img145/290/imag0275tw.jpg

looking closely at your picture i can see it left some marks like mine did under your license plate from where it used to be. there should be two holes behind your no plate from where it used clip on. Just wondering if i should seal it off.

[doosra]

I'll take the plate off and check it when I get the chance

[blackdc2r]

Hi guys just wondering if there's any ep3 wrecks at this moment in Melbourne? Currently after the plastic grill or so that is located just above the front lip. PM if anyone has this!!

[JDM EP3]

Anyome know if storing a car for a long time if i should put it up on jacks and take the wheels off?

[Twest]

I think you'd probably have more success in using a jack to alleviate some of the weight of the car. Otherwise you could end up with rust on the extended part of the shocks.

[bennjamin]

No issue storing car like that

But you should maximise the inflation of the tyres to make sure they stay firm n fresh

[UNA91]

Do I need to do a wheel alignment after installing a new rear swaybar and everytime I adjust it (whiteline)?

Is upgrading from the oem 22mm to the 24mm whiteline RSB even a noticable difference? From my understanding there's two points of adjustment for the whiteline one; theres the normal 24mm, then theres a hard setting which pretty much makes it like a 25mm sway bar?

[JDM EP3]

No issue storing car like that

But you should maximise the inflation of the tyres to make sure they stay firm n fresh
can you eleborate a bit? Should i jack the car up off the wheels take em off amd leave em in the boot or should i jack the car leave wheels on and pump, or.... Should i leave car on ground inflate to higher than normal and leave it? Car will be stored for at least a year.

[mr-pham]

Hi guys just wondering, what rpm does ur ep3r cruise at 100km 6th gear?

[bennjamin]

can you eleborate a bit? Should i jack the car up off the wheels take em off amd leave em in the boot or should i jack the car leave wheels on and pump, or.... Should i leave car on ground inflate to higher than normal and leave it? Car will be stored for at least a year.

sorry a year ? wow ! Yeah id jack the car up and put it on jack stands , and inflate tyres to maximum rated on sidewall.

[Symphorced]

Hi guys just wondering, what rpm does ur ep3r cruise at 100km 6th gear?

~3.2k rpms

[mr-pham]

~3.2k rpms

My rpm is at 3.6k. I got told i might have a 5.1 final drive
make your car rpm higher is that true?

[blackdc2r]

Yeah im actually pretty curious as well. Apparently the car I'm gonna get has a 5.1 final drive but I'm still reluctant to believe it

[JDM EP3]

sorry a year ? wow ! Yeah id jack the car up and put it on jack stands , and inflate tyres to maximum rated on sidewall.

Damm i wish i knew this earlier today already on my way to the airport.. :(

[Jax-dc5r]

Where'd you here that from?

Indeed, interested!!

[kenny07]

sorry for this post as it is very off topic...

what happend to the BYP traders... i cant find it..

i wanna search for something

[Icebox]

sorry for this post as it is very off topic...

what happend to the BYP traders... i cant find it..

i wanna search for something

i was reading a topic some where on here, not to long ago regarding someones poor experience with the BYP boys and it got escalated into a massive debate, i guess the mods removed them as traders until everything has settled, dont seem to be able to find the thread no more.

[kenny07]

i was reading a topic some where on here, not to long ago regarding someones poor experience with the BYP boys and it got escalated into a massive debate, i guess the mods removed them as traders until everything has settled, dont seem to be able to find the thread no more.

damn...

thanks for that...

[butterfingers]

damn...

thanks for that...

you got saved a lot of potential problems and hassles.

[kenny07]

you got saved a lot of potential problems and hassles.

i got something fitted from them like a month ago...
nothing major..

everything went well ... i would go back to them...

[Icebox]

i got something fitted from them like a month ago...
nothing major..

everything went well ... i would go back to them...

there still operating and everything as per normal, they just been removed as traders so if you still have benny's number he should be able to still help you out

[Mikeyy168]

Hey guys,
Sorry to butt in. How do u guys keep your gruppe m box stuck to where it is. Mine keeps spinning and goin to the side... =[

[bluey45]

Hey guys,
Sorry to butt in. How do u guys keep your gruppe m box stuck to where it is. Mine keeps spinning and goin to the side... =[

What do you mean? :o

[kenny07]

Hey guys,
Sorry to butt in. How do u guys keep your gruppe m box stuck to where it is. Mine keeps spinning and goin to the side... =[

spinning and goign to the side??

[butterfingers]

Too much torque, the intake twisted coming of the line

[UNA91]

Too much 8600rpm torque lol. I don't have a gruppe m but try checking the mounting brackets if any

[Symphorced]

Yep, there should be a mounting bracket on the left.

[Mikeyy168]

This is what I mean!

23186

[bennjamin]

This is what I mean!

23186

you dont have the mounting bracket.

See the silver band that tightens the intake to the intake arm ? Look to the left of this , there is a small nut. There should be a small L piece of metal that holds the back of the filter housing to the side of the engines head. This keeps the heavy gruppe m upright.

[bennjamin]

here is an image of the bracket on the back of the intake

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16RHJIkE9qU3kWRdBQ,DMSMsO!~~48_79.JPG (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16RHJIkE9qU3kWRdBQ,DMSMsO!~~48_79.JPG)

[kenny07]

This is what I mean!

23186

LOL!! the mounting bracket must of came off...

[RPS.13]

kenny07 looking at the pic closely, it looks like you have the L bracket already on it.

I'd try loosening the largest clamp and re-adjust it. Then loosen the smallest hose clamp which connects the gruppe m to the intake hose, and move the whole kit closer to the fire wall/scoop. Then should it move or slip later on, it should only move and hit the edge of the cowl.

I also put some small bits of double sided tape between carbon intake chamber and metal intake snout, to minimise any noise or movement.

[kenny07]

kenny07 looking at the pic closely, it looks like you have the L bracket already on it.

I'd try loosening the largest clamp and re-adjust it. Then loosen the smallest hose clamp which connects the gruppe m to the intake hose, and move the whole kit closer to the fire wall/scoop. Then should it move or slip later on, it should only move and hit the edge of the cowl.

I also put some small bits of double sided tape between carbon intake chamber and metal intake snout, to minimise any noise or movement.

huh??? o_0
i think you mean mikeyy168!

im not having any issues with my gruppe M

[butter]

Where can you get those mounting brackets from? As I need one since mine never came with it.

[Mikeyy168]

mines on and tight actually. tried tightening it but it wouldnt go any tighter! dont wanna break it!

ill have a proper look when i put in my induction hose i guess.

[SuperSteve]

If u can spin the main body of the gruppe m then its not tighten down enough. Loosen the large clamp n make sure ur on properly then tighten till the main body needs resistance to spin. It shouldn't spin freely. If u really can't tighten up anymore then what u have then looks like a issue with the sizes of both parts which is preventing u to getting them both clamped down n tightened

[DreadAngel]

Man, helping my friend with his EP3...

So many parts discontinued!

What's the compatibility of DC5R to EP3R regarding catback? As far as I can see from OH/Google, everything should fit except with some hanger issues and the tip will poke out more?

Cause my friend wanted a Kakimoto Fullmega N1+ Rev for his EP3R but they're discontinued... DC5R is still in production/available?

The other plan was to get the Axleback Philip Lee has and have a custom centre pipe made for it...

And it seems FGK has discontinued their Headers soo fun for me to find him a replacement...

NB: Before you start on the get a replica/USDM/etc he wants only JDM cause that's how he is so please don't bother me with your 2c ;)

[UNA91]

Man, helping my friend with his EP3...

So many parts discontinued!

What's the compatibility of DC5R to EP3R regarding catback? As far as I can see from OH/Google, everything should fit except with some hanger issues and the tip will poke out more?

Cause my friend wanted a Kakimoto Fullmega N1+ Rev for his EP3R but they're discontinued... DC5R is still in production/available?

The other plan was to get the Axleback Philip Lee has and have a custom centre pipe made for it...

And it seems FGK has discontinued their Headers soo fun for me to find him a replacement...

NB: Before you start on the get a replica/USDM/etc he wants only JDM cause that's how he is so please don't bother me with your 2c ;)

As far as i know everything should bolt up and only the tip will stick out more since the EP3 body is slightly shorter than the DC5, purely aesthetics.

[UNA91]

Does anyones reverse gear crunch hard when your rolling slow? I'm talking really slow, like say i'm on a very slight hill and I select reverse whilst the car is rolling back on gravity to park, it crunches hard. I always have to make sure the car is dead still until i can select reverse smoothly.

[RPS.13]

huh??? o_0
i think you mean mikeyy168!

im not having any issues with my gruppe M

Haha, oops sorry.


mines on and tight actually. tried tightening it but it wouldnt go any tighter! dont wanna break it!

ill have a proper look when i put in my induction hose i guess.


If u can spin the main body of the gruppe m then its not tighten down enough. Loosen the large clamp n make sure ur on properly then tighten till the main body needs resistance to spin. It shouldn't spin freely. If u really can't tighten up anymore then what u have then looks like a issue with the sizes of both parts which is preventing u to getting them both clamped down n tightened

I remember I also put a strip of double side tape on the inside edge of both the large clamps. Which gives it a bit more bite when tightening them. Again I put it there to minimise any noise.

I left paper on the double sided tape so it was easy to undo and spin if needed.

[DreadAngel]

As far as i know everything should bolt up and only the tip will stick out more since the EP3 body is slightly shorter than the DC5, purely aesthetics.

Sweet, thanks man =)

Hopefully can keep the fella happy...

Might look into the Feel's/Honda Twincam Headers for him, brand whore lol...

[kenny07]

Does anyones reverse gear crunch hard when your rolling slow? I'm talking really slow, like say i'm on a very slight hill and I select reverse whilst the car is rolling back on gravity to park, it crunches hard. I always have to make sure the car is dead still until i can select reverse smoothly.

yes.. mine does the same aswell but maybe not cruching hard...

i remember once it crunched pretty hard... but that was coz i was rolling back and i selected reverse and %%^&*#*&$*#@*$

not sure if i was rolling back slowly or not.. but all i remember is that i was rolling back and selected reverse and crunched!!

[aRze]

yes.. mine does the same aswell but maybe not cruching hard...

i remember once it crunched pretty hard... but that was coz i was rolling back and i selected reverse and %%^&*#*&$*#@*$

not sure if i was rolling back slowly or not.. but all i remember is that i was rolling back and selected reverse and crunched!!

Yep, happens because reverse gear has no synchros.

[JDM EP3]

Man, helping my friend with his EP3...

So many parts discontinued!

What's the compatibility of DC5R to EP3R regarding catback? As far as I can see from OH/Google, everything should fit except with some hanger issues and the tip will poke out more?

Cause my friend wanted a Kakimoto Fullmega N1+ Rev for his EP3R but they're discontinued... DC5R is still in production/available?

The other plan was to get the Axleback Philip Lee has and have a custom centre pipe made for it...

And it seems FGK has discontinued their Headers soo fun for me to find him a replacement...

NB: Before you start on the get a replica/USDM/etc he wants only JDM cause that's how he is so please don't bother me with your 2c ;)

I doubt DC5 muffler part will be a bolt on part witout modding the rear pipe around the swaybar and control arm.

[bennjamin]

Yep, happens because reverse gear has no synchros.

Try going into 4th gear first then into R

Or just plain stop the car before attempting to select reverse ;0)

[UNA91]

Would i run into any fitment issues with 17x8 +35 all round? Currently lowered to about a finger gap, looks like i might need to roll fenders?

[JDM EP3]

Would i run into any fitment issues with 17x8 +35 all round? Currently lowered to about a finger gap, looks like i might need to roll fenders?

Guard roll for sure at that height

[UNA91]

Would I only need to roll the rears? Don't really wanna run more camber :\

[butterfingers]

yea rears, front is more lenient

[DreadAngel]

I doubt DC5 muffler part will be a bolt on part witout modding the rear pipe around the swaybar and control arm.

Hmmm...

Damnit ><

I'll see what Kakimoto Racing/FGK reckon...

[UNA91]

Heres how the car sits atm, currently sitting on 17x7" +43, fairly close to oem wheel setup.

http://imageshack.us/a/img100/410/imag0509j.jpg

not sure how you guys measure ride height since i've never seen the car at stock height, but i guess its a little higher than finger gap from the top...maybe like finger and a half? lol i'm confident the fronts will fit fine without scrubbing on 8" +35 unless i'm swinging hard into a corner maybe. What about the rears?

[Mikeyy168]

thanks for the tips guys! im gonna fiddle with the gruppe m when i have free time.

and about your reverse gear UNA91, ALL cars crunch when you go into reverse whilst moving. technically you're supposed to come to a dead stop before putting it into that gear!

[Perry]

Heres how the car sits atm, currently sitting on 17x7" +43, fairly close to oem wheel setup.

http://imageshack.us/a/img100/410/imag0509j.jpg

not sure how you guys measure ride height since i've never seen the car at stock height, but i guess its a little higher than finger gap from the top...maybe like finger and a half? lol i'm confident the fronts will fit fine without scrubbing on 8" +35 unless i'm swinging hard into a corner maybe. What about the rears?

what tyre size are u running at the moment im on similar height to urs on the rear with 17x8 +45 not scrub but I reckon roll ur rear to be safe.

[UNA91]

thanks for the tips guys! im gonna fiddle with the gruppe m when i have free time.

and about your reverse gear UNA91, ALL cars crunch when you go into reverse whilst moving. technically you're supposed to come to a dead stop before putting it into that gear!

Lol yea i figured there was no sychros for reverse; its just that at my uni I usually park on an slight incline and i would just pop it in neutral, roll into the parking space and sometimes I don't roll back far enough so i select reverse, hence, crunch lol


what tyre size are u running at the moment im on similar height to urs on the rear with 17x8 +45 not scrub but I reckon roll ur rear to be safe.

Currently running 215/45, the wheels i'm looking to get has 225/45 and still with decent thread. According to the offset calculator, I should have 20mm more poke with +35.

[kenny07]

what tyre size are u running at the moment im on similar height to urs on the rear with 17x8 +45 not scrub but I reckon roll ur rear to be safe.

stock height is 3 finger gap... or 3.5 fingers

[butterfingers]

U won't have a problem UNA91

I'm at same height Ish with 17x9 +38 front and 17x8 +32 rears. No guard work at front. -1.5 at front right and +0.50 front left LOL

About -2 in the rears

[UNA91]

U won't have a problem UNA91

I'm at same height Ish with 17x9 +38 front and 17x8 +32 rears. No guard work at front. -1.5 at front right and +0.50 front left LOL

About -2 in the rears

Haha yeah, i've went thru the wheel setup thread, read that you had some whack alignment going on in the front for some reason lol

i'm gonna test fit a friends 8.5" +35 wheel this afternoon, that should help me judge abit.

[butterfingers]

Haha yeah, i've went thru the wheel setup thread, read that you had some whack alignment going on in the front for some reason lol

i'm gonna test fit a friends 8.5" +35 wheel this afternoon, that should help me judge abit.

Nobody seemed to notice it with stock wheel specs. No idea what caused it may have happened before it was imported.

[Twest]

Reverse is a straight cut gear hence why it makes a whining noise and sometimes crunches. :)

[Mikeyy168]

http://imageshack.us/a/img100/410/imag0509j.jpg

lookin good man!!!

[UNA91]

Ok, defs getting the wheels. Test fitted my friends 8.5" +30 wheels and they do poke out a little but JUST clears; he was also running wider 235 tyres, should be better with 8" 35+ with 225/45 or 215/45 tyres, but i'll defs need to roll guards anyway, maybe run a little camber to be safe. Whats the point of those lips on the fender anyway...

P.s. I got quoted $39 to freight the set of wheels from Sydney to Brisbane, depot-depot with e-go. Does that sound right? total weight is roughly 88kg, dimensions are 22cm wide, 47cm diameter roughly. I thought i input something wrong so when i changed the dimensions and weight the price only varies by $2 or $3 more. I've used this company to freight wheels from Melbourne to Brisbane without problems before, and it costed me around $85

[kenny07]

Heres how the car sits atm, currently sitting on 17x7" +43, fairly close to oem wheel setup.

http://imageshack.us/a/img100/410/imag0509j.jpg

not sure how you guys measure ride height since i've never seen the car at stock height, but i guess its a little higher than finger gap from the top...maybe like finger and a half? lol i'm confident the fronts will fit fine without scrubbing on 8" +35 unless i'm swinging hard into a corner maybe. What about the rears?

hey random question... have you ever been pulled over and been troubled by the cops co of your ride height?

[UNA91]

Nope, never really had any issues with cops since i've owned this car. The front end sits alot lower cause of the mugen lip too

[Twest]

When I had stock suspension a few cops from green valley Police would hassle me. He's advice to fix the 'low ride height' was to get one inch high springs and modify my car so it met Australian Standards.... I laughed so much he got angry called me a disrespectful arse and walked away.

[butterfingers]

When I had stock suspension a few cops from green valley Police would hassle me. He's advice to fix the 'low ride height' was to get one inch high springs and modify my car so it met Australian Standards.... I laughed so much he got angry called me a disrespectful arse and walked away.

on stock suspension?

the ep3 stock height is too high as it is imo and these guys are hassling your stock car about low ride height

fkn never coming down to green valley.

[kenny07]

When I had stock suspension a few cops from green valley Police would hassle me. He's advice to fix the 'low ride height' was to get one inch high springs and modify my car so it met Australian Standards.... I laughed so much he got angry called me a disrespectful arse and walked away.

LOL

i find stock ride height is pretty sexy already... but lowering it abit more is just even more sexier!!

[UNA91]

Alot of new cars I see these days sit fairly low in stock form. The car might not be low, but alot of the underbody components are almost as low as my exhaust...

[Perry]

I think the mugen lip makes the front end look low that's it.

[UNA91]

^highly uncalled for >.>

[TonyxTony]

Do we have launch control on the JDM model?

[UNA91]

nope, theres a rev limiter around 5k rpm to protect the engine; people think its launch control lol

[doosra]

just got my injen cai installed, the engine bay looks so empty now but loving the sound it's making now. If anyone is interested in getting one, ebay is the place to get it, much cheaper and delivered within a week.

[Lukezen27]

Do we have launch control on the JDM model?

Buy my Halteh

I've got launch control setup :)

[JDM EP3]

Buy my Halteh

I've got launch control setup :)

So does kpro... :p

[iQQ]

Hasport engine mounts :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[mr-pham]

what spark plugs should i use? :)

[butterfingers]

Iridium

[bluey45]

Iridium

Yep that's what I use.

[UNA91]

are the volk ce28 multi-stud? Wheels are originally 5x100, will they fit 5x114.3? I've been reading 5x100/5x114.3 everywhere on google

[butterfingers]

i park the car outside the garage for one night and someone decides its a fun idea to take the garden hose and wrap it 5 times around the knuckle.

i dont even know how they did it cos unless they were from africa they wouldnt even fit under the car to do it.

****n bored ****s these days

[mr-pham]

Iridium

What part number for the ones you guys using?

[Symphorced]

are the volk ce28 multi-stud? Wheels are originally 5x100, will they fit 5x114.3? I've been reading 5x100/5x114.3 everywhere on google

Ce28s are not multistud. I'm pretty sure the additional holes that are provided are for the clearance of bolt on spacers which have built in studs.

[RPS.13]

What part number for the ones you guys using?

ZFR6FIX-11
IFR7G-11K
BKR7EIX-11
IFR7G-11KS

Any of the above can be used ^^^

I'm currently using the BKR6EIX-11

[mr-pham]

ZFR6FIX-11
IFR7G-11K
BKR7EIX-11
IFR7G-11KS

Any of the above can be used ^^^

I'm currently using the BKR6EIX-11

How do you find the BKR6EIX-11?

I'm currently using the IZFR6K11 dont think it's the right one...

[Symphorced]

How do you find the BKR6EIX-11?

I'm currently using the IZFR6K11 dont think it's the right one...

Just do a search on eBay with the part numbers or bring the part number with you to any SCA/Repco/Autobarn.

What makes you think your currents ones are incorrect?

[UNA91]

what you guys think of weds sport wheels?

and wow i've never dealt with such rude customer service from xtreme motorsports

[butterfingers]

fitment freaks:

with 17x9 +38 up front on 215/45r17

if i was to add -2 camber using ingalls camber bolts, will i have inner clearance issues with the coilover?

[Symphorced]

what you guys think of weds sport wheels?

and wow i've never dealt with such rude customer service from xtreme motorsports

RPS.13 has a set of WedsSport wheels that he is currently refurbishing for his car! I'm a big fan of some of their recent designs.. particularly the TC105. So sexy...

http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp14/671-ep3/ep3jon.jpg

[UNA91]

^his car looks silver in that picture haha but dayum it looks good, those are the exact wheels i'm getting the weds sport SA70 next week :D just wish the offset was a little lower tho.. do you think if i got camber kits to fix the natural camber in the rear it would help make it sit a little closer to the fender? I'm not looking for hellaflush either lol

btw to those who rolled their guards, does your fender where it meets the plastic bumper look abit weird? cause mine does, like it looks pumped then suddenly flat again.

[bluey45]

RPS.13 has a set of WedsSport wheels that he is currently refurbishing for his car! I'm a big fan of some of their recent designs.. particularly the TC105. So sexy...

http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp14/671-ep3/ep3jon.jpg

That indeed looks very sexy. :)

I think i have to invest in some coil overs first lol.

What happened at xtreme motor sport UNA91?

[butterfingers]

^his car looks silver in that picture haha but dayum it looks good, those are the exact wheels i'm getting the weds sport SA70 next week :D just wish the offset was a little lower tho.. do you think if i got camber kits to fix the natural camber in the rear it would help make it sit a little closer to the fender? I'm not looking for hellaflush either lol

btw to those who rolled their guards, does your fender where it meets the plastic bumper look abit weird? cause mine does, like it looks pumped then suddenly flat again.

thats not him... lol

and yea i know what your talking about wuth the guards.

[Symphorced]

^his car looks silver in that picture haha but dayum it looks good, those are the exact wheels i'm getting the weds sport SA70 next week :D just wish the offset was a little lower tho.. do you think if i got camber kits to fix the natural camber in the rear it would help make it sit a little closer to the fender? I'm not looking for hellaflush either lol

btw to those who rolled their guards, does your fender where it meets the plastic bumper look abit weird? cause mine does, like it looks pumped then suddenly flat again.

It probably is silver. It's an Si from USA.

@butterfingers: Adding negative camber using camber bolts will not help with inner clearance issues - in fact, I'm pretty sure it'll make the clearance worse as it angles the hub towards your coilover? You shooould be ok with that offset though as over the weekend, I ran what was effectively a 17x9 +33 with 245/40/17 on the fronts with no issues except on full lock. -_-

[UNA91]

That indeed looks very sexy. :)

I think i have to invest in some coil overs first lol.

What happened at xtreme motor sport UNA91?

I'm getting the weds sports off them and just wanted some info on the wheels since they had no info and two pics on their ad, and the person i spoke to sounded like he had some attitude as if they cbf even checking the specs or sending additional photos.

[butterfingers]

It probably is silver. It's an Si from USA.

@butterfingers: Adding negative camber using camber bolts will not help with inner clearance issues - in fact, I'm pretty sure it'll make the clearance worse as it angles the hub towards your coilover? You shooould be ok with that offset though as over the weekend, I ran what was effectively a 17x9 +33 with 245/40/17 on the fronts with no issues except on full lock. -_-

i want to induce more camber since the teins are limited to -1.5

however im worried if i do that i might have inner clearance issues. ill have a look at it tonight.

[Perry]

I'm getting the weds sports off them and just wanted some info on the wheels since they had no info and two pics on their ad, and the person i spoke to sounded like he had some attitude as if they cbf even checking the specs or sending additional photos.

Who did u speak to, try again and ask for Michael Koval and ask for info.

[UNA91]

Who did u speak to, try again and ask for Michael Koval and ask for info.

It's all goods, eventually got it all sorted out.

anyways, is a rear camber kit necessary? I would like to reduce the amount of unnecessary natural camber at the back, which hopefully will help bring the wheels more vertical to the fender for a more flush look, is that possible? I need an alignment soon anyway, just wondering if I should install a camber kit for the rears first. What do you guys think of the hardrace ones?

[UNA91]

Do local tyre shops like Goodyear stock hubcentric rings? I think the EP3 centerbore is 56.1mm?

[Lukezen27]

Just installed my Haltech and again!!!

Man did I forget how my more power it has....

Wicked

[DreadAngel]

Do local tyre shops like Goodyear stock hubcentric rings? I think the EP3 centerbore is 56.1mm?

Some do, some don't...

[butterfingers]

They're 64.1 mm

[UNA91]

They're 64.1 mm

From what i've read that is for the FL models, the Pre FLs are 56.1, can someone confirm?

[-JC-]

Has anyone had any experience with OBD2 senders and EP3s? I am looking at this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140833529726?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1968wt_1144 but I'm not sure if it's going to play nice with the EP3.

Does anyone know which OBD protocol these things employ or had any experience with the device in question?

[UNA91]

Has anyone had any experience with OBD2 senders and EP3s? I am looking at this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140833529726?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1968wt_1144 but I'm not sure if it's going to play nice with the EP3.

Does anyone know which OBD protocol these things employ or had any experience with the device in question?

Lol I actaully got one this week cause I was curious, and well it wasn't too expensive anyway. My verdict, it does work; but not very well. The best app out there for these scantool things is called "Torque". With the cheap ebay one I got, I can only get it to read my speed, coolant temp, throttle position, RPM and volts, and a few other not so important functions like trip km etc... All the other functions like oil temp, EGT and other goodies won't work. Haven't really used the scan code function since i've got no codes to scan anyway tho.

[Symphorced]

Got that same one. Good to check for error codes if you start throwing a CEL and agreed on Torque being the best app. Standard version is free too.

[SuperSteve]

Just installed my Haltech and again!!!

Man did I forget how my more power it has....

Wicked

Hehe I'm loving my haltech even more after getting new rubbers. That pull !

[Lukezen27]

Hehe I'm loving my haltech even more after getting new rubbers. That pull !

Think its time for the 1/4 mile again but I've got cheap rubber :(

[Perry]

Hehe I'm loving my haltech even more after getting new rubbers. That pull !

The hoon king has spoken.

[SuperSteve]

Think its time for the 1/4 mile again but I've got cheap rubber :(

If u go let me know I'm hoping ill crack 13s

[SuperSteve]

The hoon king has spoken.

I would never pass the legendary Perry !

[Perry]

I would never pass the legendary Perry !

LEgendary cxi.boy =)

[UNA91]

I'm looking at the the Buddy Club Pro Spec exhausts, and just wondering what the difference between the Spec I, II, III, IV is... From what i've read the Spec I is for US designed Hondas; does that mean it won't bolt straight on to the JDM EP3?

[butterfingers]

I'm looking at the the Buddy Club Pro Spec exhausts, and just wondering what the difference between the Spec I, II, III, IV is... From what i've read the Spec I is for US designed Hondas; does that mean it won't bolt straight on to the JDM EP3?

It won't matter what spec it is when U get defected. Them pro spec exhausts gave me ear damage.

[UNA91]

It won't matter what spec it is when U get defected. Them pro spec exhausts gave me ear damage.

Yeah heard they're loud, just searching for a new exhaust since my mid pipe is looking pretty scraped up to the point theres flat spots. The pro spec and spec IV doesn't seem as loud as the Spec II and III, which is par in sound with the J's70RR. Another one i'm looking at is a Spoon N1 with a custom mid pipe

[doosra]

I had the buddyclub pro spec on my previous accord euro and they are loud!

[UNA91]

I can live with loudness, but does it start to get raspy at a certain rpm? Just watching youtube sound clips doesn't do justice lol

[Perry]

Have u got a aftermarket exhaust on atm?

[-JC-]

Lol I actaully got one this week cause I was curious, and well it wasn't too expensive anyway. My verdict, it does work; but not very well. The best app out there for these scantool things is called "Torque". With the cheap ebay one I got, I can only get it to read my speed, coolant temp, throttle position, RPM and volts, and a few other not so important functions like trip km etc... All the other functions like oil temp, EGT and other goodies won't work. Haven't really used the scan code function since i've got no codes to scan anyway tho.

Cool, thanks for letting me know. See, I might be old school, but a single unit that reads water temp, battery voltage, speed and RPM is something that saves me buying 2-3 seperate gauges and associated attachments and then drilling all manner of holes in my dash to fit them . . . I reckon thats pretty good!


Got that same one. Good to check for error codes if you start throwing a CEL and agreed on Torque being the best app. Standard version is free too.

Awesome, thanks man.

So, what are they like speed wise . . . i.e.: does it lag very much being wifi, or are they pretty close to instant as far as moving like a traditional gauge moves?

[Symphorced]

I found there was about one second of delay. Reading this from the rpm gauge that it had. It also operates off Bluetooth and not WiFi.

[UNA91]

Have u got a aftermarket exhaust on atm?

Currently an Apexi N1, its just the mid pipe thats in bad condition, might opt to just get a custom mid pipe made.

Btw, how many liters of brake/clutch fluid would i need for a full flush and bleed? and where is the clutch bleed valve :|? Also do braided brake lines make you stop faster or does it just improve brake pedal feel?

[Perry]

Currently an Apexi N1, its just the mid pipe thats in bad condition, might opt to just get a custom mid pipe made.

Btw, how many liters of brake/clutch fluid would i need for a full flush and bleed? and where is the clutch bleed valve :|?

get a custom mid pipe u never know it will probably improve flow.

[-JC-]

I found there was about one second of delay. Reading this from the rpm gauge that it had. It also operates off Bluetooth and not WiFi.

Thanks man. I'm really looking for opinions on the wifi version, iPhone will only talk to a wifi version as I understand it. I could be wrong?

[bluey45]

Currently an Apexi N1, its just the mid pipe thats in bad condition, might opt to just get a custom mid pipe made.

Btw, how many liters of brake/clutch fluid would i need for a full flush and bleed? and where is the clutch bleed valve :|? Also do braided brake lines make you stop faster or does it just improve brake pedal feel?

I got braided lines. It gives the brake pedal a very solid feel compared to oem ones.

[UNA91]

Thanks man. I'm really looking for opinions on the wifi version, iPhone will only talk to a wifi version as I understand it. I could be wrong?

I would think wifi would tend to drop in and out , causing it to lag depending on your reception. The bluetooth should work with any android or apple phone.


I got braided lines. It gives the brake pedal a very solid feel compared to oem ones.

Do you feel the stopping distance has improved? I've also got a tegiwa brake stopper whole firmed up the pedal a while lot compared to stock.

[chargeR]

Currently an Apexi N1, its just the mid pipe thats in bad condition, might opt to just get a custom mid pipe made.

Btw, how many liters of brake/clutch fluid would i need for a full flush and bleed? and where is the clutch bleed valve :|? Also do braided brake lines make you stop faster or does it just improve brake pedal feel?

I'd only use 1L of brake fluid for a full flush, but if you're doing the clutch too maybe get 1.5L and use a 1-200mL for the clutch and the rest on the brakes. The clutch bleed screw is under the intake manifold kinda, on the front of the gearbox on the slave cylinder. I doubt you'll see a difference in stopping distances, at least on the first stop, it may make a difference at track brake temperatures.

[bluey45]

Do you feel the stopping distance has improved? I've also got a tegiwa brake stopper whole firmed up the pedal a while lot compared to stock.

I think it's all relative. I found definite improvement and stopping distance has decreased its like super stop when you hit the brakes but again I don't track my car. Mostly street use and some spirited driving.
I've also got the tegiwa brake stopper, braided lines, front and rear slotted rotors running ds2500 pads.

[UNA91]

which brand fluid is recommended? i'm a noob with all these dot 3 and 4 stuff lol isn't dot 4 just a higher boiling point?

[Symphorced]

Motul RBF600 if you're tracking, otherwise OEM dot4 will suffice.

[-JC-]

I would think wifi would tend to drop in and out , causing it to lag depending on your reception. The bluetooth should work with any android or apple phone.

That's what I thought till I started looking into them. From my many many internet readings, unless the maker of the device has paid Apple for their bluetooth protocols the its wifi only on the iPhone I'm afraid. You will notice there are heaps more bluetooth devices available and as a rule they are cheaper . . .

[DreadAngel]

I'm looking at the the Buddy Club Pro Spec exhausts, and just wondering what the difference between the Spec I, II, III, IV is... From what i've read the Spec I is for US designed Hondas; does that mean it won't bolt straight on to the JDM EP3?

IIRC, the lower the number, the louder it is...

II is a straight pipe with a very very 'small' [non-existing] hotdog resonator and a cone muffler at the back...

III has a proper resonator and a cannon tip

IV as above except design more subtle [didn't work though...]

Does anyone have a blueprint/picture of the Kakimoto Fullmega N1+ Rev that I can show my exhaust guy what it looks like?

[butterfingers]

Anyone in Sydney know a reliable place that installs camber bolts other than heasmans?

[DreadAngel]

Wholesale Suspension?
Road and Race?