EP3 Type R

[bluey45]

if you do get headers you have to consider a hi-flow cat + defouler =[ meaning more $$$

Yep. Probably about approx 1.2k all fitted?

[Lukezen27]

Can't best the Kidd Racer header for value :)

[stienerv2]

I'll get toda soon.

[bluey45]

I'll get toda soon.

Baller lol

[Symphorced]

I've got TODA. :D

[bluey45]

I've got TODA. :D

How did you get your hands on that? So hard to find and so $$$

[Symphorced]

How did you get your hands on that? So hard to find and so $$$

Purchased headers/cat/catback when Adrian was still distributor. Many dollars and even more headaches just trying to get them into my hands. Can see why he went out of business...

[Icebox]

I want a toda header as well =[ to bad i have to deposit 80% or my income into my bank or I would be destroyed by the gf lol~~

[bluey45]

Purchased headers/cat/catback when Adrian was still distributor. Many dollars and even more headaches just trying to get them into my hands. Can see why he went out of business...

Ah i see. Hard to even get when he was distributor imagine now lol

[Perry]

I just can't justify yet to pay that much for headers to our car when it doesnt do much yet.

[bluey45]

I just can't justify yet to pay that much for headers to our car when it doesnt do much yet.

Yeah that's what I was thinking. Lol.

[bennjamin]

I just can't justify yet to pay that much for headers to our car when it doesnt do much yet.

No header will make "much" difference on our car - let alone any naturally aspirated car.
You need a decent header with headwork, cams , intake and tune of course !

[Lukezen27]

No header will make "much" difference on our car - let alone any naturally aspirated car.
You need a decent header with headwork, cams , intake and tune of course !

You tell em Benny

[bluey45]

Yeah i would most likely plan for a kpro and tune once you have the i/h/e combo.

[Perry]

No header will make "much" difference on our car - let alone any naturally aspirated car.
You need a decent header with headwork, cams , intake and tune of course !

Yes sir =)

Ben Bone cafe?

[Tai]

Didnt you spend like 15-20 grand on a non type R b18c engine swap from GPC for your EK and it ended up making less power than a stock B18CR?

Toda headers, internals etc etc? LOL


I just can't justify yet to pay that much for headers to our car when it doesnt do much yet.

[Perry]

Didnt you spend like 15-20 grand on a non type R b18c engine swap from GPC for your EK and it ended up making less power than a stock B18CR?

Toda headers, internals etc etc? LOL

Nope never had toda headers on my GPC build.

[doosra]

Anyone here had any experience with Tegiwa? specifically their catback exhaust?

They're about $650 AUD landed..

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-honda-civic-type-r-ep3-01-06-3194/

[doosra]

they also do headers which are Toda replica's and about $650 landed as well... hmm tempting.

[kenny07]

if you do get headers you have to consider a hi-flow cat + defouler =[ meaning more $$$

yeah i got the hi-flow cat + defouler with the BYP package..

it was 999 for everything i think...

he did the install for pretty cheap for me from memorie... like 80 bucks i think...

or maybe a 100... dont really remember...

all i remember was it was under 1.2k

[kenny07]

i was thinking of Toda as well~~ but PLM so bang for buck haha

but tailored suit ahaha driving around in a civic like a boss i see lol

like broke ass boss! :3

[Icebox]

yeah i got the hi-flow cat + defouler with the BYP package..

it was 999 for everything i think...

he did the install for pretty cheap for me from memorie... like 80 bucks i think...

or maybe a 100... dont really remember...

all i remember was it was under 1.2k

yeah i was thinking of jumping on the package they had but i couldnt think of an real reason to change my headers, as i would require a tune if i did =[

so i might just settle with a hi flow cat lol for the mean time, probably get a Sard one


like broke ass boss! :3

Still a Boss to me lol~

[Perry]

yeah i was thinking of jumping on the package they had but i couldnt think of an real reason to change my headers, as i would require a tune if i did =[

so i might just settle with a hi flow cat lol for the mean time, probably get a Sard one

Still a Boss to me lol~

Let me know if you come across a cheap Sard one group buy heheh

[bluey45]

Let me know if you come across a cheap Sard one group buy heheh

Ahaha. Same here. I'm also interested :)

[Icebox]

Let me know if you come across a cheap Sard one group buy heheh

i'll let you guys know if i can find a vendor, because the sard hi flow cat off the top of my head is made for the dc5r and might need to be stretched/pulled if we use the oem headers to connect to the cat-back i have to ask my mate Eric (bigbaby0223) as his the only one i know whos done it with oem headers

this is his review have a read
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?147826-EP3-Sard-high-flow-cat-review...new-video-added!

[doosra]

Guys, any final feedback before I go ahead an purchase the Tegiwa Catback? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eJaI0BqnaM&feature=plcp

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-honda-civic-type-r-ep3-01-06-3194/

At roughly $650 delivered, can't really complain. From the video, the exhaust doesn't seem too loud as well which is good.. more info can be found here if you're interested http://www.civinfo.com/forum/tegiwa-imports/60808-tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-system-4.html

[bluey45]

Guys, any final feedback before I go ahead an purchase the Tegiwa Catback? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eJaI0BqnaM&feature=plcp

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-honda-civic-type-r-ep3-01-06-3194/

At roughly $650 delivered, can't really complain. From the video, the exhaust doesn't seem too loud as well which is good.. more info can be found here if you're interested http://www.civinfo.com/forum/tegiwa-imports/60808-tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-system-4.html

How did you end up choosing this one?

[doosra]

Just figured full catback system, $650 delivered and plus its not too loud when cruising but sounds good when giving it..tats what I'm after and it was like $400 for a xforce or Magnaflow axleback so this sounded the better option plus ppl on other forum seemed to like it. It's fairly new product but will give it a go.

[doosra]

I'll be also giving this short shifter a test as well: http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-civic-type-r-ep3-short-shift-kit-158/

[Icebox]

I'll be also giving this short shifter a test as well: http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-civic-type-r-ep3-short-shift-kit-158/

if you want some feedback o the short shifter you might want to ask UNA91 his running the tegiwa shifter right now,

[bluey45]

if you want some feedback o the short shifter you might want to ask UNA91 his running the tegiwa shifter right now,

I thought our ep3 already has shirt shifter?

[Perry]

Guys, any final feedback before I go ahead an purchase the Tegiwa Catback? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eJaI0BqnaM&feature=plcp

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-honda-civic-type-r-ep3-01-06-3194/

At roughly $650 delivered, can't really complain. From the video, the exhaust doesn't seem too loud as well which is good.. more info can be found here if you're interested http://www.civinfo.com/forum/tegiwa-imports/60808-tegiwa-cat-back-exhaust-system-4.html

Caysae cant remember his nick name has ordered one. add me on FB from my previous ME so I can add u in the group.

[doosra]

cool, just added.

[Perry]

cool, just added.

Johnny?

[doosra]

That's me

[kenny07]

is there an ep3 group on fb? may i join?

[doosra]

Just want to gather some thoughts. I'm thinking of going with Tegiwa headers which delete the cat. Other than being illegal which I'm not too concerned about... any strong advice why I shouldn't do it? Sorry about noob questions. I really don't know all that much about this stuff and just went to JDMYard and they suggested running without Cat.

[Icebox]

is there an ep3 group on fb? may i join?

may i join as well :3 ?

[doosra]

is someones ep3 at performance exhaust center? I just called to enquire to see how much high flow cat actually cost and they said they just did a car with toda headers which removed the cat so they had to make customer cat etc..

[Symphorced]

Just want to gather some thoughts. I'm thinking of going with Tegiwa headers which delete the cat. Other than being illegal which I'm not too concerned about... any strong advice why I shouldn't do it? Sorry about noob questions. I really don't know all that much about this stuff and just went to JDMYard and they suggested running without Cat.

Just get cat welded on.

[doosra]

Just get cat welded on.

I called performance exhaust and they just installed a cat on Toda headers which is the same design as tegiwa and they also had to add a defouler and that job cost $500 itself.. so Plm is now sounding more likely...

[bluey45]

I called performance exhaust and they just installed a cat on Toda headers which is the same design as tegiwa and they also had to add a defouler and that job cost $500 itself.. so Plm is now sounding more likely...

Plm is pretty good bang for buck. I think quite a few guys are using it.

[doosra]

Just gotta wait for my exhaust to come then I'll head down to see the boys...

[doosra]

w00t, Tegiwa Catback order placed and will be dispatched today... Should arrive in about 7-10 days.. Can't wait.. Dilemma.. To install the exhaust first and then decide whether I want headers or just go the full monty and get BYP to install headers and exhaust at the same time....?

[doosra]

can anyone recommend some touch up paint? some idiot bumped into my car yesterday... no idea who it was as I saw it this morning... it's nothing major, just a graze along the front bumper...

[UNA91]

can anyone recommend some touch up paint? some idiot bumped into my car yesterday... no idea who it was as I saw it this morning... it's nothing major, just a graze along the front bumper...

The paint code is NH-0 Championship white, you can ask a paintshop to make it for you in an aerosol form or you can get it in a small brush on form. If it's big i'd recommend a spray on as brush type will never look as good texture wise. Also paint does fade over the years in the sun so the touch up paint may turn out different to your bumpers. Car paint shops also sometimes use this computer thing that they put against your paint and it tries to match the colour.

[doosra]

Thanks. Is it something I can get from like supercheapauto or something?

[doosra]

All good. Just bought a touch up kit on eBay

[UNA91]

All good. Just bought a touch up kit on eBay

I think autobarn makes up paint in aerosol can for $30

Also, do i need some special taylor to stitch up a small tear on my recaro seats? It's been there since i bought the car but looks like its getting bigger slightly... probs from wearing pants with the little button on it lol.

[kenny07]

may i join as well :3 ?

looks like we arent invited to join?

:(

[EP3 Touge]

I'm considering buying this vehicle:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-civic-2005-12962859?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1252+1247+1282+1216&find=Ep3|CarAll&silo=Stock&num=15&sort=~Price

Just wondering if anybody knows anything about it or if anybody else has looked at it. It is a personal import and has a few imperfections both inside and out, but still seems like good value.

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

[UNA91]

I'm considering buying this vehicle:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-civic-2005-12962859?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1252+1247+1282+1216&find=Ep3|CarAll&silo=Stock&num=15&sort=~Price

Just wondering if anybody knows anything about it or if anybody else has looked at it. It is a personal import and has a few imperfections both inside and out, but still seems like good value.

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

This guy actually parked next to me when I was at Toowong shopping center and it looked VERY clean inside and out. It's also completely stock, a friend of mine (he also owns an EP3) test drove it and the owner was kind enough to let him vtec it.

Note that it's not a JDM version but the one that originally came straight from the UK, so it has the K20A2 engine (lower redline and a little less power) rather than the K20A engine that the JDM EP3 come with, no LSD, the spedometer also read more and was not limited at 180km/h. It's the premier edition EP3, few of the last ep3s ever made, so it's pretty much most the jdm ep3 options and features apart from red and black recaros and the differences stated.

[UNA91]

Anyone know the order to bleed brakes on the EP3, also how much fluid would I need to get altogether including a clutch fluid flush?

Also, anyone know where I can find replacement side bolsters for the ep3 recaro seats? I can only find ones for the EK9, DC5 and 1st gen accord type r. I think we have the same seats as the CL1 Euro R?

[butterfingers]

^theres a guy selling ep3 drivers side recaro on one of the 3 main forums if that helps. ill link you if i can find it.

[Symphorced]

Anyone know the order to bleed brakes on the EP3, also how much fluid would I need to get altogether including a clutch fluid flush?

Also, anyone know where I can find replacement side bolsters for the ep3 recaro seats? I can only find ones for the EK9, DC5 and 1st gen accord type r. I think we have the same seats as the CL1 Euro R?

Stay from front driver side and then go front passenger side, rear driver side and then rear passenger side.

1.5L should be plenty.

[UNA91]

^theres a guy selling ep3 drivers side recaro on one of the 3 main forums if that helps. ill link you if i can find it.

Just need the side thigh bolster foam not the whole seat lol I think i've found capitalseating,com selling bolsters for the Accord Euro R, and from my understanding all the Accord Type R use the same seats as the ep3, only in black.


Stay from front driver side and then go front passenger side, rear driver side and then rear passenger side.

1.5L should be plenty.

I think thats what the service manual says, but i've also heard so many other ways like RR-RL-FL-FR (furthest from the master cylinder) or RR-FL-LR-FR (apprently a honda way of bleeding brakes?).

[Perry]

Just need the side thigh bolster foam not the whole seat lol I think i've found capitalseating,com selling bolsters for the Accord Euro R, and from my understanding all the Accord Type R use the same seats as the ep3, only in black.



I think thats what the service manual says, but i've also heard so many other ways like RR-RL-FL-FR (furthest from the master cylinder) or RR-FL-LR-FR (apprently a honda way of bleeding brakes?).

That is correct about the seat =)

[Symphorced]

I've bled my brakes numerous times that way with no issues.

I know we also share the same front seats as the Evo 6.5 as well lol.

[UNA91]

What kind of brake/clutch fluid temps would I see in daily driving with a few occasional spirited drives?

Reason I ask is cause motul rbf600 is like $35ish+ per 500ml! and has a dry boiling point of 312°C and a wet boiling point of 216°C. Car rarely ever sees the track, maybe like once or twice a year and most of the time they're just happy laps lol.
Then theres also the Penrite super dot 4 with a dry boiling point of 275°C and wet boiling point of 183°C and I can get it at $8.50 per 500ml or even go their race brake fluid line for $25 each with a dry 310c and wet 198c boiling point.

Also, could i use different brand brake/clutch fluid for the clutch? I'm also gonna do a brake flush on the old camry with the penrite super dot 4 and might have some left over which i was thinking of using on the EP3 to flush the clutch fluid out and use some race fluid for the brakes? Would the clutch fluid ever see the same temps as the brake fluid in normal/spirited driving? /menoob when it comes to this stuff lol

[butterfingers]

What kind of brake/clutch fluid temps would I see in daily driving with a few occasional spirited drives?

Reason I ask is cause motul rbf600 is like $35ish+ per 500ml! and has a dry boiling point of 312°C and a wet boiling point of 216°C. Car rarely ever sees the track, maybe like once or twice a year and most of the time they're just happy laps lol.
Then theres also the Penrite super dot 4 with a dry boiling point of 275°C and wet boiling point of 183°C and I can get it at $8.50 per 500ml or even go their race brake fluid line for $25 each with a dry 310c and wet 198c boiling point.

Also, could i use different brand brake/clutch fluid for the clutch? I'm also gonna do a brake flush on the old camry with the penrite super dot 4 and might have some left over which i was thinking of using on the EP3 to flush the clutch fluid out and use some race fluid for the brakes? Would the clutch fluid ever see the same temps as the brake fluid in normal/spirited driving? /menoob when it comes to this stuff lol

when you go for a spirited drive do you drive at 10/10ths? tires squealing on the edge of traction through every corner.

i used to think they put similar kinds of physical demands on the car. but its so different. so i assume the temps would be no where near boiling point on a typical weekend back road run

[UNA91]

when you go for a spirited drive do you drive at 10/10ths? tires squealing on the edge of traction through every corner.

i used to think they put similar kinds of physical demands on the car. but its so different. so i assume the temps would be no where near boiling point on a typical weekend back road run

Well in this case, twisty roads or mountain drives that require alot of hard braking from high speeds.

Also, i just read that apparently 'super' dot 4 is essentially dot 5.1?

[doosra]

Just picked these up :) and exhaust should be arriving early next week and have booked in haks for Monday 10th to get everything done.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5000/20121130144449.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/20121130144449.jpg/)

[butterfingers]

Well in this case, twisty roads or mountain drives that require alot of hard braking from high speeds.

Also, i just read that apparently 'super' dot 4 is essentially dot 5.1?

i imagine you go pretty hard out then aye lol

[Icebox]

Just picked these up :) and exhaust should be arriving early next week and have booked in haks for Monday 10th to get everything done.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5000/20121130144449.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/20121130144449.jpg/)

Nice!! looks like PLM headers from what i can tell from the bends?

[Symphorced]

Unless you take the car to track, OEM dot4 should be sufficient.

[doosra]

Nice!! looks like PLM headers from what i can tell from the bends?

Yeap, they are indeed.

[bluey45]

Just picked these up :) and exhaust should be arriving early next week and have booked in haks for Monday 10th to get everything done.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5000/20121130144449.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/20121130144449.jpg/)

That's some nice PLM headers there. How much did they set you back?

[doosra]

I bought them off jdmyard. They normally sell them for $660, but I got it for $550, because there was a slight manufacturer fault. Basically the bolt bracket down the bottom part of the headers don't line up, so it will likely have to be repositioned by Haks but shouldn't cost too much to do so.

If anyone is interested in cost to install from Hak's
-Flange: $50
-Defouler: $70
-100 cel high flow cat: $450
-Header Install: $165

-Catback install: $50

Can't wait to have it all installed. Will have the complete I/H/E afterwards :)

[Lukezen27]

That's some nice PLM headers there. How much did they set you back?


They look like my Kidd Racer header

[bluey45]

I bought them off jdmyard. They normally sell them for $660, but I got it for $550, because there was a slight manufacturer fault. Basically the bolt bracket down the bottom part of the headers don't line up, so it will likely have to be repositioned by Haks but shouldn't cost too much to do so.

If anyone is interested in cost to install from Hak's
-Flange: $50
-Defouler: $70
-100 cel high flow cat: $450
-Header Install: $165

-Catback install: $50

Can't wait to have it all installed. Will have the complete I/H/E afterwards :)

Awesome. :) Thanks for the info. I'm looking to get the same headers too, but just saving up for it.
Did you just call haks up to arrange a booking for install? Let us know how it goes :)
You just need a kpro and tune now lol.

[doosra]

yeap, I called and spoke to Arthur who then got the prices from Haks. This will be the LAST mod !!..

Kpro and tune will cost another 2k.. and I really don't want to spend anymore as I've just spent abit over 2k on headers and intake...

[Icebox]

yeap, I called and spoke to Arthur who then got the prices from Haks. This will be the LAST mod !!..

Kpro and tune will cost another 2k.. and I really don't want to spend anymore as I've just spent abit over 2k on headers and intake...

yeah i know what you mean

ive decided to go for a Toda Set up instead of PLM and from what i can make it of it

toda manifold + toda exhaust + kpro + tune = 4.3k =[

[butterfingers]

do you guys know the difference between the 2 seibon mugen style wings?

http://seiboncarbon.com.au/products/mg-style-carbon-fiber-rear-spoiler-for-2002-2005-honda-civic-si-jdm.html

and

http://seiboncarbon.com.au/products/mg-style-carbon-fiber-rear-spoiler-for-2002-2005-honda-civic-si.html

one is jdm one isnt. can anyone confirm what is the actual difference? thanks

[doosra]

wow, my Tegiwa exhaust is already delivered to my door. I placed the order on the 27th November and it's arrived so quickly... woot.. now the anxious wait to have it installed. I'm tempted to go to another exhaust shop, but Hak's seems to have a good rep so I'll wait.

[Symphorced]

yeah i know what you mean

ive decided to go for a Toda Set up instead of PLM and from what i can make it of it

toda manifold + toda exhaust + kpro + tune = 4.3k =[

Cheaper than what I paid.

Toda headers/High flow cat/Toda catback = $3.2k
Kpro + tune = $2k

[Perry]

Cheaper than what I paid.

Toda headers/High flow cat/Toda catback = $3.2k
Kpro + tune = $2k

I would prefer a toda gear.

[bluey45]

yeah i know what you mean

ive decided to go for a Toda Set up instead of PLM and from what i can make it of it

toda manifold + toda exhaust + kpro + tune = 4.3k =[

Far out. :eek:

That is a eye popping amount you got to spend. Sounds like serious saving to get this in one hit?
I'm still deciding whether to get headers or not lol. Cause if I do then I need kpro and tune later. Sigh.

[doosra]

Yeap, cars are a money pit. If I was single and didn't have a mortgage, I'd probably spend all my money on car stuff ahah

[bluey45]

Yeap, cars are a money pit. If I was single and didn't have a mortgage, I'd probably spend all my money on car stuff ahah

Ahahah. Indeed. Once you have mortgage it gets crazy lol.

[doosra]

Ahahah. Indeed. Once you have mortgage it gets crazy lol.

Yeah and if I spend too much on cars, then I have to spend too much on handbags to keep the wife happy
Haha. But then again she's driving a new Audi a4 sline...

[bluey45]

Yeah and if I spend too much on cars, then I have to spend too much on handbags to keep the wife happy
Haha. But then again she's driving a new Audi a4 sline...

Lol. Handbags or ep3? Dilemmas ahahaha

[butterfingers]

Them LV handbags to go with that baller spec ep3 man. Cars, women, money

[bluey45]

Them LV handbags to go with that baller spec ep3 man. Cars, women, money

Indeed. :cool:

[mocchi]

its clear choice. hand bags hands down
because gobbies

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar28865_10.gif

[Icebox]

Yeap, cars are a money pit. If I was single and didn't have a mortgage, I'd probably spend all my money on car stuff ahah

lol i know how you feel :( my mrs is already making me depo into an bank account for a home depo haha and were not even married haha

but then again i have to trick the gf into accepting the new mods as it will make the car "better" ;)

[Perry]

lol i know how you feel :( my mrs is already making me depo into an bank account for a home depo haha and were not even married haha

but then again i have to trick the gf into accepting the new mods as it will make the car "better" ;)

Your misses is doing a wise choice for you =)

[phillay]

just installed a cai on my ep3, car idles at 1100 now and when i coast to a stop at the lights it goes to 2000 and down to 1100 and back up

any ideas? checked vacuum hoses seems fine. I've plugged the temp sensor into the CAI it only goes in 1 way and it just squishes in place right?

[UNA91]

just installed a cai on my ep3, car idles at 1100 now and when i coast to a stop at the lights it goes to 2000 and down to 1100 and back up

any ideas? checked vacuum hoses seems fine. I've plugged the temp sensor into the CAI it only goes in 1 way and it just squishes in place right?

you mean its fluctuating between 1100 and 2000rpm at idle? Usually its a common problem with a bad idle air control valve or 02 sensor, first thing i would do is take the iacv out and give it a good clean with carb cleaner

[phillay]

thanks for the tip

I paranoids, so i double chcked everything, took the clamps off and re did them, took car for a drive same thing, then thrashed it a couple of time and then suddenly its idling smooth again? felt more para so went for more sprints, car is great now. Must have been the ecu learning to close loop? Not sure all is good thanks. I might clean the idle valve anyway car has a slight misfire on idle.

any recommendation for 100k service in Melb? western suburbs

[dc2screama]

Just a noob question..
What are the differences between Facelift and Pre face, is it just the light fly wheel, front and rear lights, front bumper?
What about motor wise, same power or different?
Just Researching before I purchase one, but I like the Pre face more then the facelift.. My opinion lol

[UNA91]

Just a noob question..
What are the differences between Facelift and Pre face, is it just the light fly wheel, front and rear lights, front bumper?
What about motor wise, same power or different?
Just Researching before I purchase one, but I like the Pre face more then the facelift.. My opinion lol

under the hood is mostly same; there are very very subtle changes but its mostly exterior differences like you mentioned. you also get a bigger red H badge on the grill lol personally i have the pre FL but like the stock FL front end better, but pre FL with mugen lip/air walker is win. I never really liked the altezza look on the rear lights in the FL model.

[dc2screama]

under the hood is mostly same; there are very very subtle changes but its mostly exterior differences like you mentioned. you also get a bigger red H badge on the grill lol personally i have the pre FL but like the stock FL front end better, but pre FL with mugen lip/air walker is win. I never really liked the altezza look on the rear lights in the FL model.

Yeah thought it would have been.
Do they both have a LSD?
Air walker, I'm guessing is a lip?
The rear lights on FL, yuk! Never liked the idea of altezza.

[UNA91]

Yeah thought it would have been.
Do they both have a LSD?
Air walker, I'm guessing is a lip?
The rear lights on FL, yuk! Never liked the idea of altezza.

Both come with lsd and yea air walker is a lip. you can always get the fl and swap the rear lights to pre fl?

[doosra]

i assume you can get FL lights on the pre FL model as well?

I see alot of headlights on eBay.. anyone tried any of them?

[dc2screama]

Aw good good, looking to buy one next year, just doing some research!
Any common problems with them?
Or if l plan to lower the car?
Nah is rather the preface over face lift.
There just some about the FL I don't like, preface is more aggressive

[dc2screama]

i assume you can get FL lights on the pre FL model as well?

I see alot of headlights on eBay.. anyone tried any of them?

Yeah Iv seen a few of those depo ones out on eBay, id imagine you would have problems with fitment or something..

[Symphorced]

Be aware that a lot of those eBay ones are designed for usdm models too so if they're projectors (which is what FL should be) then the aim of the headlights will be opposite of what they should be for us.

[doosra]

Cheers, I'll probably steer clear of them. Sounds like they could be more hassles.

[Icebox]

Your misses is doing a wise choice for you =)

lol i hope so, because shes got everything planned out ;D

[doosra]

Are ep3 air cons strong? Mine doesn't get that cold when I turn it full blast in hot weather. Is this when I should regas?

[UNA91]

So tempted to do a brembo conversion >.<

[UNA91]

Does it matter much in terms of efficiency between a 100 cpi and a 200cpi cat? I assumed a 100cpi cat would flow better, but i've read around saying that a 100cpi cat would normally need more structural support in the build to prevent the cells from collapsing and such, and these supports restrict air flow and therefore make the gains negligible compared to a 200cpi cat. Looking at PLM headers, it comes with a 200 cpi cat, just wondering if it's worth getting a 100 cpi one.

[doosra]

Does it matter much in terms of efficiency between a 100 cpi and a 200cpi cat? I assumed a 100cpi cat would flow better, but i've read around saying that a 100cpi cat would normally need more structural support in the build to prevent the cells from collapsing and such, and these supports restrict air flow and therefore make the gains negligible compared to a 200cpi cat. Looking at PLM headers, it comes with a 200 cpi cat, just wondering if it's worth getting a 100 cpi one.

Are u referring to the byp package? I think it comes with 100cpi.

[Icebox]

Are u referring to the byp package? I think it comes with 100cpi.

you are indeed right sir, the BYP package comes with a 100 cel cat + defouler in the pack

[doosra]

Jdmyard have 20% off sale still on if u want to get headers from them. Yonas was pretty sneaky though, told me to come in on Friday to check out the headers and so I bought it on Friday as I wasn't aware of the sale this weekend and he didnt even tell me.. annoyed!!!

[mocchi]

Jdmyard have 20% off sale still on if u want to get headers from them. Yonas was pretty sneaky though, told me to come in on Friday to check out the headers and so I bought it on Friday as I wasn't aware of the sale this weekend and he didnt even tell me.. annoyed!!!

oh fuk

thats annoying as hell. how much would you have saved?

[doosra]

Tell me about it. Well my one had slight manufacturer fault which could be fixed so he said I could have it for 550 which is still $20 more expensive than a new non faulty one.

[-JC-]

And these shops wonder why they lose business to traders on the Internet . . .

[Icebox]

Tell me about it. Well my one had slight manufacturer fault which could be fixed so he said I could have it for 550 which is still $20 more expensive than a new non faulty one.

what kind of imperfection did the headers have ?

[UNA91]

Are u referring to the byp package? I think it comes with 100cpi.

Nah this is 2nd hand came off a dc5r, has a 200cpi cat on it. Do i need a defouler if it has a cat?

and just looked at the jdmyard website found the headers http://www.jdmyard.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=155_158&product_id=596, but no sale :S did i miss out? lol

edit: dw it's a coupon code lol

[doosra]

what kind of imperfection did the headers have ?

Just the bolt bracket at the bottom part of the header doesn't line up so the bracket needs to just be moved so the bolt can go through and be tightened. Nothing major.

Yonas said he can fix me up with sale price and $50 off so I'm happy with that now. Should come to about $480 for the headers from original $660 price :)

[doosra]

Is it worthwhile getting new engine mounts even if mine are still fine? I'm considering hasport mounts from Jdmyard since they still have their 20% off sale..thoughts?

Also, hardrace, hasport or mugen mounts?

[UNA91]

Is it worthwhile getting new engine mounts even if mine are still fine? I'm considering hasport mounts from Jdmyard since they still have their 20% off sale..thoughts?

Also, hardrace, hasport or mugen mounts?

Defs worthwhile, i'd go with hasports, im running 62a in the front and trans and 70a in the rear, vibrations aren't even bad, and become even less noticeable once they wear in. Hardrace is hardened rubber where as hasports use polyurethane; mugen apprently doesn't feel must different from stock and is also rubber.

How is the plm ground clearance? Does it make the exhaust sit alot lower? I think the last thing i want is even more scraping of my mid pipe...

[doosra]

Defs worthwhile, i'd go with hasports, im running 62a in the front and trans and 70a in the rear, vibrations aren't even bad, and become even less noticeable once they wear in. Hardrace is hardened rubber where as hasports use polyurethane; mugen apprently doesn't feel must different from stock and is also rubber.

How is the plm ground clearance? Does it make the exhaust sit alot lower? I think the last thing i want is even more scraping of my mid pipe...

Thanks. Would this be what I need?

www.jdmyard.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=56_104&amp;product_id=126

Haven't installed headers yet. Next Monday will be going to haks

[EG52NV]

Question: on the odo, what's trip B represent?

[UNA91]

Thanks. Would this be what I need?

www.jdmyard.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=56_104&amp;product_id=126

Haven't installed headers yet. Next Monday will be going to haks

Link comes up with "product not found" btw, but if its the link to the dc5 or ep3 hasport mounts set then yea they're the ones. Just check with the hardness rating cause they didn't state it.


Question: on the odo, what's trip B represent?

Represents whatever you want lol just reset it by holding it down.

[-JC-]

Question: on the odo, what's trip B represent?

It's just a second trip meter mate, it counts how many k's travelled since you last reset it. You can scroll through A, B and a third screen that will show you the temp outside.

[Perry]

All this talk about headers makes me want to mod my ep3 now =(

[doosra]

All this talk about headers makes me want to mod my ep3 now =(

Yours isn't modded yet?

[mocchi]

Just the bolt bracket at the bottom part of the header doesn't line up so the bracket needs to just be moved so the bolt can go through and be tightened. Nothing major.

Yonas said he can fix me up with sale price and $50 off so I'm happy with that now. Should come to about $480 for the headers from original $660 price :)

nice man
yobas not so bad

[Perry]

Yours isn't modded yet?

havent touch the headers yet.

[Icebox]

havent touch the headers yet.

I'm gonna be a bad influence but~ do it do it~ join me and get toda ;)

[EG52NV]

It's just a second trip meter mate, it counts how many k's travelled since you last reset it. You can scroll through A, B and a third screen that will show you the temp outside.

Has this been tested or do people just assume it works that way? Reason I ask is generally after filling up I will reset trip A and when I scroll through to trip B it hasn't been reset, meaning the reset should be independent, a week later when I go to fill up again I go to reset trip A again scroll through to trip B and it reads 1.5kms. So I'm like well I don't remember resetting it 1.5kms ago so what gives

[doosra]

you have to reset trip a and b separately. it's a trip meter. pretty simple stuff

[-JC-]

Has this been tested or do people just assume it works that way? Reason I ask is generally after filling up I will reset trip A and when I scroll through to trip B it hasn't been reset, meaning the reset should be independent, a week later when I go to fill up again I go to reset trip A again scroll through to trip B and it reads 1.5kms. So I'm like well I don't remember resetting it 1.5kms ago so what gives

Pretty sure they reset when they hit 1000k, which would explain the above.

[Perry]

I'm gonna be a bad influence but~ do it do it~ join me and get toda ;)

Hahah after when I got nothing else to do.

[UNA91]

Is a cat like this fine in place of the test pipe for the PLM headers? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160899862516?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I'm more unsure about the o2 bung location, is it too near the core? most bungs i've seen start where the pipes straighten out... Also did you guys get the slip joints welded?

[LittleDragon^^]

Hi everyone!

I'm in the market to buy a EP3R facelift model. I'll be in Sydney from 26th-31st Dec for a holiday and wedding. I'll likely be taking down cash with me to buy a car.

I have been in contact with 2 dealerships with EP3R FLs in stock - Unique Motors and IMG. I hear IMG has a very good reputation amongst Sydney enthusiasts. Anyone have any dealings with Unique Motors located on Parramatta Rd, Five Dock?

Also, would anyone here happen to be trying to sell their EP3R FL?

This is from the thread I started in the Wanted to Buy section.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?170582-WTB-EP3-R-facelift-(SYDNEY-holiday-26-31-DEC)

[Perry]

Hi everyone!

I'm in the market to buy a EP3R facelift model. I'll be in Sydney from 26th-31st Dec for a holiday and wedding. I'll likely be taking down cash with me to buy a car.

I have been in contact with 2 dealerships with EP3R FLs in stock - Unique Motors and IMG. I hear IMG has a very good reputation amongst Sydney enthusiasts. Anyone have any dealings with Unique Motors located on Parramatta Rd, Five Dock?

Also, would anyone here happen to be trying to sell their EP3R FL?

This is from the thread I started in the Wanted to Buy section.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?170582-WTB-EP3-R-facelift-(SYDNEY-holiday-26-31-DEC)

Hi dude,

like you said most of us have bought our EP3's from IMG with no complaints. I myself haven't dealt with Unique motor sports so I can't comment much.

[LittleDragon^^]

Hi dude,

like you said most of us have bought our EP3's from IMG with no complaints. I myself haven't dealt with Unique motor sports so I can't comment much.

Thanks Perry. You bought an EP3 from IMG? I spoke with Gavin today and he seemed pretty experienced with the EP3 and mentioned ozhonda.
One of the things I'm most worried about is parts availability, being an import and all. I live in Darwin and the shops up here have no clue...I test drove an FN2 and the sales lady didn't know anything about the car...

[UNA91]

Thanks Perry. You bought an EP3 from IMG? I spoke with Gavin today and he seemed pretty experienced with the EP3 and mentioned ozhonda.
One of the things I'm most worried about is parts availability, being an import and all. I live in Darwin and the shops up here have no clue...I test drove an FN2 and the sales lady didn't know anything about the car...

Alot of the K20 Engine and chassis parts are interchangeable with the DC5 and there are also lots of aftermarket availabilities. Its really only body parts that may be hard to find.

[butterfingers]

Alot of the K20 Engine and chassis parts are interchangeable with the DC5 and there are also lots of aftermarket availabilities. Its really only body parts that may be hard to find.

there is the internets for everything else.

[UNA91]

Decided to do some engine bay clean up, just wondering how do you guys clean the red rocker cover? mines got some dark dirty patches on it lol Using degreaser just made the surface turn white.

[doosra]

any recommendation for air con regas near cabramatta and how much?

[Perry]

Could go to GPC Yennora not sure if they do it anymore though.

[Icebox]

any recommendation for air con regas near cabramatta and how much?

i know theres a place in belmore, $80 buck regas their called one up automotives, 20 minute drive from cabra if your bothered haha

[RPS.13]

Any recommendations for a place in Melbourne for an aircon regas?

[Perry]

Yo yo Mike long time no speak what's happening?

[RPS.13]

Yo yo Mike long time no speak what's happening?

Hey Perry.

Not much happening atm, I'm still slowly working on refurbishing my weds wheels. Sent off a pair of them last week to get the rash welded up and machined.

You still looking for wheels?

[Lukezen27]

Hey Perry.

Not much happening atm, I'm still slowly working on refurbishing my weds wheels. Sent off a pair of them last week to get the rash welded up and machined.

You still looking for wheels?

My WORKS are off for refurbishing... how much is the rash welded up and machining?

[Perry]

Hey Perry.

Not much happening atm, I'm still slowly working on refurbishing my weds wheels. Sent off a pair of them last week to get the rash welded up and machined.

You still looking for wheels?

ohh nice cant wait to see it finish.
Yeah still looking for something I really like and keep using for a bit anything good u came across lately?

[RPS.13]

My WORKS are off for refurbishing... how much is the rash welded up and machining?

$55 per wheel. Approx 15-20cm`s of rash all up on the two wheels, deepest spots were probably 2-3mm deep. It looked like the previous owner tried to diy and bend them back with some vice grips :(

[doosra]

got my plm headers and tegiwa exhaust installed by Haks :) Took about 3.5 hours to do and he did a great job not that i know much but he said its sitting really well as it has good ground clearance and good clearance to the chassis. The car sounds great when you give it but when idling or cruising at less than 3,000rpm, it sounds stock so its a very very quiet exhaust. I read somewhere that its a copy of the Fujitsubo rm01a. Overall very happy. Performance wise, havent driven it enough yet as I was traveling home in peak hour.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5844/20121210172341.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/20121210172341.jpg/)

[mocchi]

Any recommendations for a place in Melbourne for an aircon regas?

x2 gonna need regas soon

[PHO]

Thanks to julia geebanger.

Regassing is exy as fuk.

[Icebox]

got my plm headers and tegiwa exhaust installed by Haks :) Took about 3.5 hours to do and he did a great job not that i know much but he said its sitting really well as it has good ground clearance and good clearance to the chassis. The car sounds great when you give it but when idling or cruising at less than 3,000rpm, it sounds stock so its a very very quiet exhaust. I read somewhere that its a copy of the Fujitsubo rm01a. Overall very happy. Performance wise, havent driven it enough yet as I was traveling home in peak hour.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5844/20121210172341.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/20121210172341.jpg/)

wow looks freaking awesome!

[DreadAngel]

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs43/f/2009/166/1/b/Scouts_Dat_Ass_by_Hushhyy.jpg

[intertia]

Does anyone have experience with fitting Recaro SPG bucket seats in the EP3 using stock rails? is it just a straight fit with the Recaro side brackets?

Anyone tried them with the Nagisa SLR rails, any comments on them, is the height adjustable on these?

[doosra]

anyone tried lamin x on their ep3? I'm thinkin of my next cheap mod. I've done it on my Audi and it looks great..

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7056/20120805151306.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/20120805151306.jpg/) (that's the old man helping not me :))

[DreadAngel]

Does anyone have experience with fitting Recaro SPG bucket seats in the EP3 using stock rails? is it just a straight fit with the Recaro side brackets?

Anyone tried them with the Nagisa SLR rails, any comments on them, is the height adjustable on these?

Check this out for stock rail fitment ---> Link (http://apps.recaro-automotive.jp/bfmatch/index.php?lan=ja)

[UNA91]

anyone tried lamin x on their ep3? I'm thinkin of my next cheap mod. I've done it on my Audi and it looks great..

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7056/20120805151306.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/20120805151306.jpg/) (that's the old man helping not me :))

ballin!

[butterfingers]

who's trimmed their fender lining? if so what places can do it for you around sydney?

[doosra]

ballin!

The wife mainly drives it though. I wanted something more fun to drive so I traded her bmw 120i for my ep3 and she can't drive manual. I love my ep3 so much more and its so much fun modding and driving.

Anyone know where I can get plasti dip (pick up in Sydney preferably) for cheaper than what Zen garage is selling for ($34). I'm thinking of spraying the fascia and bottom part black as there's some scratches.

[EKVTIR-T]

The wife mainly drives it though. I wanted something more fun to drive so I traded her bmw 120i for my ep3 and she can't drive manual. I love my ep3 so much more and its so much fun modding and driving.

Anyone know where I can get plasti dip (pick up in Sydney preferably) for cheaper than what Zen garage is selling for ($34). I'm thinking of spraying the fascia and bottom part black as there's some scratches.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?170386-Plasti-Dip-LSP-Motorsports

[Symphorced]

who's trimmed their fender lining? if so what places can do it for you around sydney?

I'd highly recommend you save some money and just get a stanley knife (hell even a kitchen knife with a serrated edge) and go at it yourself.

[baby_phantom]

Pick up is available near bexley, plasti dip 02 9599 8858 , i paid $25 a can.

how my car turned out quick job.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/75253_4557453146627_349057045_n.jpg

[baby_phantom]

Pick up is available near bexley, plasti dip 02 9599 8858 , i paid $25 a can.

how my car turned out quick job.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/75253_4557453146627_349057045_n.jpg

[butterfingers]

I'd highly recommend you save some money and just get a stanley knife (hell even a kitchen knife with a serrated edge) and go at it yourself.

i dont trust myself on DIY fabrication stuff. bad experience before and cant take chances making mistakes on the ep3

[butterfingers]

I'd highly recommend you save some money and just get a stanley knife (hell even a kitchen knife with a serrated edge) and go at it yourself.

i dont trust myself on DIY fabrication stuff. bad experience before and cant take chances making mistakes on the ep3

[brody]

got my plm headers and tegiwa exhaust installed by Haks :) Took about 3.5 hours to do and he did a great job not that i know much but he said its sitting really well as it has good ground clearance and good clearance to the chassis. The car sounds great when you give it but when idling or cruising at less than 3,000rpm, it sounds stock so its a very very quiet exhaust. I read somewhere that its a copy of the Fujitsubo rm01a. Overall very happy. Performance wise, havent driven it enough yet as I was traveling home in peak hour.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5844/20121210172341.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/20121210172341.jpg/)

Hey man. Are you running de cat or did you get the package through byp?
If your running the test pipe.. have any problems with exhaust leaks?

[doosra]

I'm running 100cel hi flow. I bought the headers off Jdmyard and got performance exhaust centre to do hi flow, defouler and install

[brody]

Ah righto then. No worries. Cheers

[Symphorced]

i dont trust myself on DIY fabrication stuff. bad experience before and cant take chances making mistakes on the ep3

Haha. It's not so much "fabrication" - more towards "hacking away".

[butterfingers]

Haha. It's not so much "fabrication" - more towards "hacking away".

i like this kind of thinking

[UNA91]

How does anyone install headers (PLM) on the ep3? I can't seem to fit it from the bottom cause the trailing arm is in the way and from the top it wont fit thru that gap between the valve cover and the firewall. I can fit it from the top but its pointing the wrong way and theres no way i can flip it around. =.=

[dnapol]

How does anyone install headers (PLM) on the ep3? I can't seem to fit it from the bottom cause the trailing arm is in the way and from the top it wont fit thru that gap between the valve cover and the firewall. I can fit it from the top but its pointing the wrong way and theres no way i can flip it around. =.=

Had this problem too. Installing them on my DC5 was easy but EP3 there is less engine bay space so I had an exhaust shop fit mine today :)

[RPS.13]

How does anyone install headers (PLM) on the ep3? I can't seem to fit it from the bottom cause the trailing arm is in the way and from the top it wont fit thru that gap between the valve cover and the firewall. I can fit it from the top but its pointing the wrong way and theres no way i can flip it around. =.=

I fitted my kiddracing ones up without too much trouble from the bottom. I undid the swaybar and squeezed them through. Got them sitting in the right position on the 2nd or 3rd try. You just need to put it in at the right angle, and play around with it a bit, twist it etc.

I'm not too sure if they're the same, but i did notice the kiddracing ones have PLM on the box :confused:

[RPS.13]

On another note, my air con is blowing out hot air :thumbsup:

[UNA91]

I fitted my kiddracing ones up without too much trouble from the bottom. I undid the swaybar and squeezed them through. Got them sitting in the right position on the 2nd or 3rd try. You just need to put it in at the right angle, and play around with it a bit, twist it etc.

I'm not too sure if they're the same, but i did notice the kiddracing ones have PLM on the box :confused:

Yeah I was able to get the stock one in and out from the top but I had to remove the valve cover and it was still a tight fit. As for installing the plm headers it was impossible from the top as one piece and from the bottom the trailing arm and sway bar is in the way and I can't get enough leverage with just jack stand height. Probs just gonna get an exhaust shop to do it since I need to get the slip joints welded and cat made up. Spent literally 8 hours trying and my neck hurts now lol just need to find a decent exhaust shop that knows what an ep3 is.

And yeah just kiddracing was just a distributor, plm makes the headers

[doosra]

That's why I pay people to do it cause everytime I try something, there's always something that doesn't go smoothly

[Perry]

Had this problem too. Installing them on my DC5 was easy but EP3 there is less engine bay space so I had an exhaust shop fit mine today :)

Ohh so you drive a ep3 now??

[doosra]

wohoo.. mugen mounts ordered :)

[dnapol]

Ohh so you drive a ep3 now??

That I do :)
Got hit in dc5 and was written off so I bought a mugen ep3r fresh import from Japan :D

[butterfingers]

pics^

[TonyxTony]

What is the widest and most offset for a 17" inch wheel without rolling guards on stock suspension ?

Stock wheels are 17" x 7 +45?

[Symphorced]

That I do :)
Got hit in dc5 and was written off so I bought a mugen ep3r fresh import from Japan :D

Mugen didn't make an EP3. Nub. :p

<3

[Perry]

That I do :)
Got hit in dc5 and was written off so I bought a mugen ep3r fresh import from Japan :D

Nice mugen kitted I see, FL?

[dnapol]

Mugen didn't make an EP3. Nub. :p

<3


Nice mugen kitted I see, FL?

yes kitted it is :P

love yaa timmy

[stienerv2]

Perry is gonna be jealous

[Perry]

yes kitted it is :P

love yaa timmy

I read your old build about your dc5r I guess the parts from it will be donated to this car right???

Yes" I'm jealous already =) pics pics

[UNA91]

What is the widest and most offset for a 17" inch wheel without rolling guards on stock suspension ?

Stock wheels are 17" x 7 +45?

depends on your ride height but i think 17x8 +35 is pretty flush

[Perry]

depends on your ride height but i think 17x8 +35 is pretty flush

17x8 +35 on the front stick out a bit, not that noticable I should say.

[dnapol]

I read your old build about your dc5r I guess the parts from it will be donated to this car right???

Yes" I'm jealous already =) pics pics

Haha yeh the dc5 was a special car to me and most of the parts have (and will) be transfered, it was a key reason why I bought the car (plus I was considering one when I bought the dc5). Pics and build thread will be up soon, very soon ;) big plans

[Perry]

Haha yeh the dc5 was a special car to me and most of the parts have (and will) be transfered, it was a key reason why I bought the car (plus I was considering one when I bought the dc5). Pics and build thread will be up soon, very soon ;) big plans

cool cool this I can't wait. Shall see the build thread on CITR than.

[TonyxTony]

Cool thanks, so for the back keep it at 17 x 7.5?

[Icebox]

Cool thanks, so for the back keep it at 17 x 7.5?

The max I would go is 17 x 8 on stock control arms as anything beyond that would hit the suspension

[doosra]

For those who have mugen engine mounts, just wanted to know whether you left the rear mount oem, used another brand mount or just used energy suspension bushings?

Ive got a set of mugen mounts coming so need some advice so I can make an informed decision on what to do with rear mounts as mugen doesn't come with a rear one.

Thanks

[UNA91]

Cool thanks, so for the back keep it at 17 x 7.5?

you can fit 17x8 in the back, but keep the offset between atleast +35 to +43, anymore and you might find you'll hit the guards or the rear trailing arm

btw i think i see your ep3 sometimes around sunnybank?

[butterfingers]

17x9 can work too but better run 215/45 and keep offset lower than 40. It will run close I the trailing arm even with a few degrees neg camber

[Icebox]

For those who have mugen engine mounts, just wanted to know whether you left the rear mount oem, used another brand mount or just used energy suspension bushings?

Ive got a set of mugen mounts coming so need some advice so I can make an informed decision on what to do with rear mounts as mugen doesn't come with a rear one.

Thanks

i left mine oem, even so its cracked~ i cbb changing it lol, but i will change the rear one to hasports or something with 62a, vibrations still minimal but at least the piece of mind is there.

you can probably pick up individual mounts at jdmyard if you really wanted to change them all at once~ but thats entirely up to you.

[doosra]

Yeah I can get a hasport rear mount for $150 on eBay so might just do that.

[Perry]

you can fit 17x8 in the back, but keep the offset between atleast +35 to +43, anymore and you might find you'll hit the guards or the rear trailing arm

btw i think i see your ep3 sometimes around sunnybank?

17x8 +43 on the rear is the Max you can do on 215's its pretty close the sussy. Might can try 225. If you want pics I can post for guide line.

[doosra]

hey guys, would you recommend this type of oil in 5w-30 for the ep3? http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products-categ.php?id_categ=1&id_brand=6

Engine oil is so expensive these days, you could get a 20L drum on gumtree for $140 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/liverpool/oil-coolant-liquids/penrite-pro-5-5w-30-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-20-litre/1010476476

[Symphorced]

hey guys, would you recommend this type of oil in 5w-30 for the ep3? http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products-categ.php?id_categ=1&id_brand=6

Engine oil is so expensive these days, you could get a 20L drum on gumtree for $140 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/liverpool/oil-coolant-liquids/penrite-pro-5-5w-30-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-20-litre/1010476476

Cheap because it's semi-synthetic. I've never used anything but full synthetic (group 4 or group 5) in my car. Not something I would want to cheap out on.

[doosra]

Cheap because it's semi-synthetic. I've never used anything but full synthetic (group 4 or group 5) in my car. Not something I would want to cheap out on.

What oil u running?

[Symphorced]

What oil u running?

Currently running Redline 5w-30 - burns a bit too quickly for my liking (have to top up every 1000kms or so) but runs quite well. Previously run Castrol Edge which was ok but is now totally overpriced.

[Icebox]

Currently running Redline 5w-30 - burns a bit too quickly for my liking (have to top up every 1000kms or so) but runs quite well. Previously run Castrol Edge which was ok but is now totally overpriced.

should have castrol edge when repco had their 20% discount i picked up 4x 5L btls for under 160, happy days~

[doosra]

It's Castrol titanium now isn't it? I'll keep my eyes peeled for next sale. Post up here if u guys see the sale

[doosra]

Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.

[tkboi]

Hi, new user interested in buying an ep3r, but i would like to ask a few questions about them...

How much are the running costs? (Servicing, insurance etc)
What is the availability of spare parts of the car? [very important]
Any problems prone for the ep3 that I should watch out for when inspecting one?

thanks,

[UNA91]

Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.

I usually just keep reciepts from my service, my mechanic lists out specifically what has been done and checked, needs to do in the future and stuff.

[Perry]

Hi, new user interested in buying an ep3r, but i would like to ask a few questions about them...

How much are the running costs? (Servicing, insurance etc)
What is the availability of spare parts of the car? [very important]
Any problems prone for the ep3 that I should watch out for when inspecting one?

thanks,

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

This thread should help you

[r3ckless]

Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.

Maybe try n get your hands on a copy of a used ep3r service manual. That way u can see what parts need replacing at particular intervals. Or alternatively you can follow the log of a dc5r/s?

[butterfingers]

Currently running Redline 5w-30 - burns a bit too quickly for my liking (have to top up every 1000kms or so) but runs quite well. Previously run Castrol Edge which was ok but is now totally overpriced.

castrol edge 5w30 burns a bit quickly to. i reckon its because its a 30 weight. been hearing alot of other k20s use 40 weight fir theres, specially in summer.

ive yet to ask Dede which oil he put in last service

[Icebox]

castrol edge 5w30 burns a bit quickly to. i reckon its because its a 30 weight. been hearing alot of other k20s use 40 weight fir theres, specially in summer.

ive yet to ask Dede which oil he put in last service

off the top of my head, Dedy uses 5-40 valvoline full syn, if you dont bring your own oil to do your service

[butterfingers]

cheers, also explains why i havent burned a single drop yet maybe? good old Dede

[doosra]

I'm thinking of trying Nulon 10w-40 next time.. decently priced at $65 per 6 litres from supercheap..

[doosra]

what do you guys think about Nulon 10w-30? seems very cheap http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Nulon-Hi-Tech-Fast-Flowing-Engine-Oil-10W-30-6-Litre.aspx?pid=164745&utm_source=getprice&utm_medium=cpc#Description

[doosra]

Is this the right service schedule for ep3?

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/880/servicet.jpg (http://img825.imageshack.us/i/servicet.jpg/)

[Icebox]

Is this the right service schedule for ep3?

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/880/servicet.jpg (http://img825.imageshack.us/i/servicet.jpg/)

i follow this instead

http://www.euro-spec2000.co.uk/Honda/CivicTypeR/

but i do it every 5000km instead

[UNA91]

Are the wind deflectors/visors screwed on or just stuck on with adhesive tape? It looks like there's a few mounting screws on it but the visors i found online are only held by tape.

Mines looks like it's gonna crack and I want to get it replaced.

[doosra]

i might just do a major service on my car since I've only just purchased it so I know all fluids and parts are fresh..

-engine oil
-oil filter
-fuel filter
-brake fluid
-transmission fluid
-coolant

Am I missing anything? and how much do you think it this service will cost?

[butterfingers]

450-550 at Top One. i did the exact same service about 2 moinths ago.

[Symphorced]

i might just do a major service on my car since I've only just purchased it so I know all fluids and parts are fresh..

-engine oil
-oil filter
-fuel filter
-brake fluid
-transmission fluid
-coolant

Am I missing anything? and how much do you think it this service will cost?

Clutch fluid too.

Labour is what is going to cost the most in doing something like this. Should give it a shot yourself. Not too difficult and there are many guides around.

[doosra]

thanks.. i live near hanny's so will probably just take it to them..

i can do a simply oil change and oil filter, but don't know how to do the rest, plus would like to have receipts for future when i end up selling the car

[Lukezen27]

thanks.. i live near hanny's so will probably just take it to them..

i can do a simply oil change and oil filter, but don't know how to do the rest, plus would like to have receipts for future when i end up selling the car

hanny's :thumbsup:

[uniqlo]

I've been looking around to buy a set.
From my research, only OEM ones have clips.
Other ones are sold with 3M tape that they swear will hold.
I'll likely be getting my OEM set from here (http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/window-visors).


Are the wind deflectors/visors screwed on or just stuck on with adhesive tape? It looks like there's a few mounting screws on it but the visors i found online are only held by tape.

Mines looks like it's gonna crack and I want to get it replaced.

[TonyxTony]

Yea I live like 2mins from sunnybank, it might be me... there are around 3-4 white ep3 around this area. Also saw one heading down south towards Parkinson from time to time :)


you can fit 17x8 in the back, but keep the offset between atleast +35 to +43, anymore and you might find you'll hit the guards or the rear trailing arm

btw i think i see your ep3 sometimes around sunnybank?

[TonyxTony]

That would be great bro, just in the market for some new wheels... bit hard to find 7.5" usually see 8" around


17x8 +43 on the rear is the Max you can do on 215's its pretty close the sussy. Might can try 225. If you want pics I can post for guide line.

[doosra]

I'm running 17 x 8 +35 offset but my guards are rolled. Here's how they sit.

Guard rolling is cheap. The guy that did it charged I think $35 per corner so much cheaper than tyre shops who charge about $60. Let me know if u want his details.

If you're not lowered, you probably dont have to roll them

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/8895/20121118170033.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/20121118170033.jpg/)

[UNA91]

Yea I live like 2mins from sunnybank, it might be me... there are around 3-4 white ep3 around this area. Also saw one heading down south towards Parkinson from time to time :)

could be me? lol i head down that way to get home, but yea i've also seen a one that heads down that way too, no plate was epk20 or something


I've been looking around to buy a set.
From my research, only OEM ones have clips.
Other ones are sold with 3M tape that they swear will hold.
I'll likely be getting my OEM set from here (http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/window-visors).

so exxy!

[butterfingers]

That would be great bro, just in the market for some new wheels... bit hard to find 7.5" usually see 8" around

Going down to fit 17x9 at the back today. Ill let h know how that goes

[uniqlo]

so exxy!

Sure are!

If you don't care for OEM and clips, cheapest option would be here (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HONDA-CIVIC-EP-EP3-02-05-WINDOW-VISORS-WEATHER-SHIELDS-/300797999732?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4608f53a74&_uhb=1#ht_1952wt_1163).

They're actually one of ozhonda's sponsors selling in the forum for $79. Don't know how much shipping is though.

[Lukezen27]

Sure are!

If you don't care for OEM and clips, cheapest option would be here (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HONDA-CIVIC-EP-EP3-02-05-WINDOW-VISORS-WEATHER-SHIELDS-/300797999732?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4608f53a74&_uhb=1#ht_1952wt_1163).

They're actually one of ozhonda's sponsors selling in the forum for $79. Don't know how much shipping is though.

My drivers side OEM visor ripped off round 170km so I'm not should tapes going to cut it lol

[uniqlo]

My drivers side OEM visor ripped off round 170km so I'm not should tapes going to cut it lol

Exactly why I'd rather piece of mind with clips. You have the option of adding tape too!

JDM Concept are cheaper (I got quotes) than going through jesse streeter, rhd and ooparts; It's still the best option.

[doosra]

I might give my visors a respray in a gloss black colour since they look faded and spray the side mirror arms as well. Anyone done this yet?

[TonyxTony]

saw 2 at the downshift meet. One had heaps of mod. looks pretty good! EP3 is getting popular in brisbane :)


could be me? lol i head down that way to get home, but yea i've also seen a one that heads down that way too, no plate was epk20 or something



so exxy!

[TonyxTony]

I use tyre shine for all black rubber/plastic around the car... works great, kinda water proof too... it restores them to a really black colour :)


I might give my visors a respray in a gloss black colour since they look faded and spray the side mirror arms as well. Anyone done this yet?

[UNA91]

saw 2 at the downshift meet. One had heaps of mod. looks pretty good! EP3 is getting popular in brisbane :)

Oh, i was at downshift! i parked on the grass near the sign. Tho i didn't stay long, it was packed tho, but too many commodores and the people there seemed to just judge others too much and had no respect.

and i usually just use scratch/swirl remover on the visors and it brings em back to life

[Symphorced]

I'd suggest sanding it down (varying grits) and then using a plastic polish on it. Used on a friend's Accord Euro Mugen visors and they turned up a treat.

[UNA91]

Got my plm headers installed on Monday, I'm not too impressed with the exhaust shops work who completely ripped me off just to install it. They didn't weld the slip joints like I asked them to, instead they just slathered the slip joints and every gasket with liquid gasket maker which flaked off due to the heat, it wasn't even proper type of liquid gasket to use on the exhaust (looks like the permatex ultra grey) . Now it's been leaking ever since the install, has a hissing/sputtering sound that drives me crazy and makes the car sound cheap :(

Tho I find it weird how I haven't got a check engine light yet. No defouler on it and using a 100cell cat. Starting to think the bulb is not working lol I'll get it scanned tomorrow

[mocchi]

Got my plm headers installed on Monday, I'm not too impressed with the exhaust shops work who completely ripped me off just to install it. They didn't weld the slip joints like I asked them to, instead they just slathered the slip joints and every gasket with liquid gasket maker which flaked off due to the heat, it wasn't even proper type of liquid gasket to use on the exhaust (looks like the permatex ultra grey) . Now it's been leaking ever since the install, has a hissing/sputtering sound that drives me crazy and makes the car sound cheap :(

Tho I find it weird how I haven't got a check engine light yet. No defouler on it and using a 100cell cat. Starting to think the bulb is not working lol I'll get it scanned tomorrow

how much was the fitting cost you?
inb4 no bulb for CEL lol

[UNA91]

how much was the fitting cost you?
inb4 no bulb for CEL lol

paid $376 just for labour... I provided all materials including cat.

[doosra]

anyone gone to a car wash for steam clean on red recaro seats before? Thoughts? My drivers side are going a bit brown so in need of a clean.

note: i've already seen the thread with woolite...

[UNA91]

anyone gone to a car wash for steam clean on red recaro seats before? Thoughts? My drivers side are going a bit brown so in need of a clean.

note: i've already seen the thread with woolite...

When I first got the car the seats had black patches and gross lol I used a product called 'softly wool wash' from woolies and mixed it with water in a spray bottle; then just scrub it until its soaps up and let it sit. Then use a cloth with a bucket of clean water and wring it out till its slightly damp and wipe the soap of

[doosra]

was it spotless afterwards?

[DreadAngel]

Exactly why I'd rather piece of mind with clips. You have the option of adding tape too!

JDM Concept are cheaper (I got quotes) than going through jesse streeter, rhd and ooparts; It's still the best option.

Have you tried PR [Perfect Run]? RHDJapan is the most expensive, even more expensive than Greenline!

IIRC, they have to ship it to them in Europe, then ship to you in Australia...

[UNA91]

was it spotless afterwards?

It looked like a whole new seat. I guess you can clean it once to clean most of the stuff, then go over it again concentrating on the more dirty areas. Just let em air dry good otherwise your car will smell like wet socks lol I make it a habit to clean my seats atleast once a month now.

[Adjacent]

Anyone able to recommend some good coils for the EP3, prefering to get them sooner than later and possibably not spending over $2000 on them.

[dnapol]

Anyone able to recommend some good coils for the EP3, prefering to get them sooner than later and possibably not spending over $2000 on them.

BC BR for cheap, low coils that can handle track relatively well.

Buddyclub V1 for stance (don't know much about them but wouldn't track on them)

[doosra]

I've got neomax silver's from shift performance. bumpy ride but cheap at $1300.

[UNA91]

idk if my mid pipe was always this low to the ground or it became lower after the plm headers install...

The cat section has excellent clearance:
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/6565/imag0916m.jpg
The midpipe however is about 10cms clearance above the ground, but it's not sagging or anything...
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/1306/imag0917.jpg
This is my drop height
http://imageshack.us/a/img89/2779/imag0918.jpg

Is there anyway to make it sit a little higher? I can see there is a little more space on the underbody for it to be sit up higher

[doosra]

my car sits lower than that and still get good clearance. same as stock exhaust system.

[UNA91]

yea i thought it was abit low, idk if its because they had modified the test pipe section since they said it was about 2 inches longer and didn't bolt up to the mid pipe. My resonator also looks lower than usual, about the same height as the mid pipe, but it has no scrape marks so it must've sat higher before since my mid pipe has always been all scraped up. One thing about this headers is that it doesn't have hangers like the oem one did near the cat. Maybe i can get the hangers where it connects the axle back shortened, would that help? I put a jack under the exhaust and it seems that it can be made to sit a little higher.

You can see theres abit of room between the heatshield and the pipe
http://imageshack.us/a/img441/6910/imag0921.jpg
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[Symphorced]

Take it to an exhaust shop and they can probably help you tuck it. However most aftermarket exhausts for the EP3 are designed like this so that it doesn't foul on the chassis.

[butterfingers]

its like everything in the ep3s design is against going low.

[RPS.13]

Anyone here running aftermarket shifter cables in their ep's? If so what are your thoughts on them and what brand are you running? The rubber boot near the linkage on the gear box has popped off again, after I glued it with Rapid-Fix for the 2nd time. I'm looing at getting the Hybrid Racing ones, but am unsure if they'll fit for the JDM model and can't really justify the price as yet.


As mentioned already, go to any exhaust shop, they should be able to cut or rebend your hangers and get it to sit a bit higher. I put a heap of cable ties around the muffler rubber hangers, to stop them from sagging so much, which helped raise it a few mm.

[geeang]

Anyone here running aftermarket shifter cables in their ep's? If so what are your thoughts on them and what brand are you running? The rubber boot near the linkage on the gear box has popped off again, after I glued it with Rapid-Fix for the 2nd time. I'm looing at getting the Hybrid Racing ones, but am unsure if they'll fit for the JDM model and can't really justify the price as yet.


As mentioned already, go to any exhaust shop, they should be able to cut or rebend your hangers and get it to sit a bit higher. I put a heap of cable ties around the muffler rubber hangers, to stop them from sagging so much, which helped raise it a few mm.

I snapped my cable guide a while back when installing some billet bushings too, hybrid racing only very recently started making billet shifter cables for the EP3, and as far as I know is currently the only solution for EP3's at the moment.

Would really like to see what your impressions are if you decide to get them :D

[brody]

Sorry guys noob question. Just got my ecu back from kpro install. What's the go with laptop plug ins. Read about usb's as well..
All I've got is the ecu. Again.. apologies for the noob post.

[Perry]

I snapped my cable guide a while back when installing some billet bushings too, hybrid racing only very recently started making billet shifter cables for the EP3, and as far as I know is currently the only solution for EP3's at the moment.

Would really like to see what your impressions are if you decide to get them :D

pics on your EP3 geeang =) I assume the cable guide will only snap when your changing the bushings yeah?