EP3 Type R

[charliebrown]

golf gti and wrx no exclusive like the ep3, feel like every mofo on the road bruhz

[butterfingers]

I'm considering the following cars after the EP3

Golf R
Golf gti
2012 Wrx hatch

golf gti is definitely not an upgrade.

[UNA91]

The MPS has a real nice exhaust tone to it, sounds almost like a boxer engine... I was actually considering driving it on my P's (idk about other states but QLD can't drive turbo on P's) before the EP3, and just debadge it and maybe take off the spoiler lol. The golf R and R32 is outta my price range, they're still around the 30k mark. I've always wanted a 350z or s2k but too impractical and can't find a decent one these days. The WRX hatchback caught my eye for a awhile; could be bought for under 25k for a 2008 one, but the rear end just doesn't look proportional to me.. in fact all of subaru's rear is just ugly to me :/ FT86 looks nice, but the engine seems to be nothing to boast about... its either the same or just a downgrade. Decisions = money lol

Maybe I should just wait for the new turbo CTR thats gonna come out in two years, rumoured to have 300hp :/

[charliebrown]

liberty gt tbsti or spec.B for ~7-8k less

do u like the smileyasfk BL mps?

[Perry]

golf gti is definitely not an upgrade.

It's not much of a upgrade but better than nothing.

[DreadAngel]

liberty gt tbsti or spec.B for ~7-8k less

do u like the smileyasfk BL mps?

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/pushok85/mazdalol.jpg

Graphical Demonstration... LOL

[Poeter]

I'm considering the following cars after the EP3

Golf R
Golf gti
2012 Wrx hatch

getting ready to move on??!!

[bennjamin]

I'm considering the following cars after the EP3

Golf R
Golf gti
2012 Wrx hatch

buy my mkv gti perry.

Same speed as a ep3r. More potential and alot more comfy.

[charliebrown]

lost cause trying to find a nice EP3 for a good price -_- they're all shit as fuk condition

[Perry]

getting ready to move on??!!

Nah to replace the ek may be.

[dnapol]

Nah to replace the ek may be.

Dad has a 2011 wrx hatch, prefers my ep3 anyday

[dnapol]

Still nope.

If under 25 (they more lenient now, 23 probably) they wont insure.

And if you are under that age, the only way you could possibly be insured is if you're a member of a CAMS affiliated club, and have your CAMS license, with trackday history.

And they prefer you to have a garage that has a lock on it to store your car over night.

You satisfy none of these. So gtfkedm8

I'm 18 and insured by Shannon's for my ep3. But I have been racing for many many years and have a cams race license

[PHO]

I'm 18 and insured by Shannon's for my ep3. But I have been racing for many many years and have a cams race license

Yup. As long as you have a cams licence and have a long/consistant history in club events on tracks theyll be happy to insure.

[Perry]

Dad has a 2011 wrx hatch, prefers my ep3 anyday

It's something for the little one as well... but than again I might just tun the ek into a track car instead.

[PHO]

It's something for the little one as well... but than again I might just tun the ek into a track car instead.

I like this very much

[RPS.13]

Anyone here looked into buying a mugen or seibon rear wing recently? I'm having a hard time finding one at a decent price.

They're also now discontinued from mugen :(

Cheapest seibon one I can get is around $845 AUD shipped. Ideally I don't really want to pay that much for something that may/may not fit well.

Cheapest mugen one I can see is approx $1700 AUD shipped, and I still need to confirm the availability!

[butterfingers]

Nengun "list" the mugen one as 1099 or there abouts. Once factoring in shipping I have no idea

Mu secret can get the seibon ones, and the seibon aus website say there around the 5-700 mark. Prob not including shipping.

[RPS.13]

Thanks for the info butterfingers.

I'll look into them.

[butterfingers]

Thanks for the info butterfingers.

I'll look into them.

Btw seibon list 2 different Mugen reps, one for usdm ep3 si and one for jdm ep3 type r. How this relates to the mentioned fitment issues I'm not sure. Also seibon one gives you more options for the color coding for the money. By that I mean you can leave it completely cf or just paint leave the blade cf and paint the side CW, as it comes with the cf alreay gel coated as its finish. Mugen you have to paint.

[charliebrown]

Has anyone had a look at this one by any chance? Just asking as it's quite a hike from my place, and don't want to waste my time if it's absolute shit. Been for sale a few weeks at least so a bit iffy

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-2086390/?Cr=2

[bluey45]

Has anyone had a look at this one by any chance? Just asking as it's quite a hike from my place, and don't want to waste my time if it's absolute shit. Been for sale a few weeks at least so a bit iffy

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-2086390/?Cr=2

Links to a BMW?

[LD_Mart]

Dad has a 2011 wrx hatch, prefers my ep3 anyday

I own both

The ep3 is way more fun to drive, but i feel every time im in it i have to drive it hard.
But with the wrx it is just so much more comfy and i can be satisfied just cruising around

[PHO]

Links to a BMW?

Links to bmw on phone. But on desktop is ep3r

[butterfingers]

Really? I rarely ever need to push the ep3, and it's not even tuned for midrange.

[PHO]

Really? I rarely ever need to push the ep3, and it's not even tuned for midrange.

I think he means the way that the power is delivered, and how the engine is (being built to rev), it just makes you feel like revving out every gear, its like the car is telling you to push it. nomsayin

Dont think he means he needs to shift up higher cause the car doesn't go anywhere.

[ansell93]

Does anyone know if the Spoon Street Type muffler will fit on the standard catback piping?

[butterfingers]

Does anyone know if the Spoon Street Type muffler will fit on the standard catback piping?

The spoon n1 does so i assume the street muffle does too

[ansell93]

The spoon n1 does so i assume the street muffle does too

oh okay, thanks

[SHRUKA]

Does anyone know if the Spoon Street Type muffler will fit on the standard catback piping?

im also going for a Spoon N1 axleback with a standard OEM pipe. Hope it turns out well!

[UNA91]

So when i went to fuel up today, i realized i had lost my fuel cap. i must've forgot to put to back on after my last ill up so im using an emergency cap lol oh me..

[DreadAngel]

So when i went to fuel up today, i realized i had lost my fuel cap. i must've forgot to put to back on after my last ill up so im using an emergency cap lol oh me..

http://smallworldbiggirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/thumbsup.jpg

lol

[UNA91]

Contemplating on switching my taillights to the FL ones, when i look at the PFL ones it just looks old... is it a direct swap and only the reverse bulb is different?

[CivicRacer13]

Had to take this pic of my fathers MPS 3 and my 04 EP3

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_5614_zps3f87ac7b.jpg

[bluey45]

Had to take this pic of my fathers MPS 3 and my 04 EP3

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_5614_zps3f87ac7b.jpg

The mps is happy it's smiling :)

[charliebrown]

opinions on ep3 vs mps3? assuming youve driven both for a considerable amount of time

[butterfingers]

Savage raw power delivery, more "brutal axe murderer with smiley face" happy times in the street kind of car than a balanced precision track weapon

However This experience is from a 20 min drive in a modified 2006 mps so might not be wat your lookin for

[UNA91]

What brake pads are you guys running or recommend for fast road street car? Looking to get new pads and I've heard good stuff about Ferodo DS2500 apart from the brake dust. Also heard Project Mu type NS is good, but crap when cold :S

[DreadAngel]

I personally don't like Ferodo DS2500, I find them noisy, dusty and performance sub-par for what its meant to be... If you want to go this far, go for Endless MX72 instead then cause I highly rate these pads [Used them on my 111 ;)]

I would say Type NS would be ok if you don't intend to go have serious fun... The co-efficient and temp range is too small and low... If you want something from the Project Mu range, go for the B-Spec, they'll be relatively friendly to stockish rotors while providing good bite and you can have good fun with them =)

My friend is running Endless SSS atm, beautiful pads... However they're discontinued so you might want to consider Endless NS97 which are quite similar to B-Spec, they have more bite initially but not as much once heated ;)

[charliebrown]

I found the torque steer in the stock ep3 pretty scary as it is. Coming from a torqueless 1zz that is. Made me reconsider whether i wanted a powerful turbo fwd after the ep3 since ive got a tendency to shift and floor it in corners

[DreadAngel]

Good luck with the MPS then =P

[CWB]

Torque steer in a EP3? HAHAHA yeah, drive a 2010 MPS then, I had one, that thing was mental but much prefer the EP3. The MPS didn't feel like you were driving it, felt disconnected

[UNA91]

Do the non jdm dc5 pads fit the ep3?

[baby_phantom]

Yes they do!

[UNA91]

Do the s2000 pads fit aswell? Intrested in the stoptech street performance pads as I've read nothing but good about them, and they're well priced too! But I can't find any for the ep3 and I read somewhere that s2k pads fit? :confused:

[DreadAngel]

The front are the same for EP3R and S2K [Endless Part# EP406] but the rear is different for EP3R [Endless Part# EP312]

[UNA91]

Ah alright sweet, some reason s2k front pads are cheaper than ep3 or dc5 for the same brand

[mocchi]

Ah alright sweet, some reason s2k front pads are cheaper than ep3 or dc5 for the same brand

jdm tax


http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar6090_11.gif

[butterfingers]

Torque steer in a EP3? HAHAHA yeah, drive a 2010 MPS then, I had one, that thing was mental but much prefer the EP3. The MPS didn't feel like you were driving it, felt disconnected

There is plenty of torque steer in 1st and 2nd. Just not as much as the mps

[DreadAngel]

Ah alright sweet, some reason s2k front pads are cheaper than ep3 or dc5 for the same brand

Double check to ensure that the EP3/DC5 listings aren't for the base models? Cause in North America, while we didn't get it here, received the EP3 Si which has different brake setup to the EP3R. DC5 obviously different too...

[UNA91]

Double check to ensure that the EP3/DC5 listings aren't for the base models? Cause in North America, while we didn't get it here, received the EP3 Si which has different brake setup to the EP3R. DC5 obviously different too...

Are all S2k brakes the same? Also, Is it fine to run different brand rear pads?

[DreadAngel]

S2000 no difference between countries =)

I wish so too, but Honda GB wanted to keep the price down and Honda JP cbf putting Brembos on I guess to differentiate the DC5R and EP3R more lolz.

[Symphorced]

Are all S2k brakes the same? Also, Is it fine to run different brand rear pads?

Yep. I run DS2500 fronts and EBC Yellows rear. Hold up quite well on the track and operate fine on street too. Don't need too much heat in them to bite.

Will be going for Project Mu HC+ next time I change, I think.

[DreadAngel]

Should go for Endless MXRS man =D

I'm gonna try that for one of the project cars I'm working on =)

They're an improved version of the Endless MX72s which I had on my 111... One of the very best I've used =D

EDIT: Project Mu HC+ is better if you're solely looking at track... They'll much weak rotors lolz

[flop101]

What's people's opinion on this ep3r
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-904611/?Cr=8
I posted in a separate thread about it, but there seems to be a lot of know how in this thread also. Speedo doesn't work and SRS light is always on.

[Perry]

Link doesnt work dude

[flop101]

thanks for letting me know, just updated my post... this link should work:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-904611/?Cr=8

[bluey45]

thanks for letting me know, just updated my post... this link should work:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-904611/?Cr=8

Did this EP3 get a engine swap to a K24?

[flop101]

Did this EP3 get a engine swap to a K24?

It's a k24 bottom end spliced with the k20

[DreadAngel]

I wouldn't touch it, the tailights made me vomit...

[Symphorced]

I wouldn't touch it, the tailights made me vomit...

The owner sounds like he knows what's up though.

"few minor modifications can give the car 185kw at wheels easily". :rolleyes:

[DreadAngel]

The owner sounds like he knows what's up though.

"few minor modifications can give the car 185kw at wheels easily". :rolleyes:

I'm sure the few minor modification would be a rebuilt engine and turbo kit...

[EKVTIR-T]

you can get that power with 2.4l,cams and extended intake pipe

[DreadAngel]

Yeah, I'm sure that's minor =P

[Perry]

16k is pretty cheap

[flop101]

I agree about the tail lights. The seller bought it from someone else that apparently lived in Ingelburn.
The thing definitely doesnt need any more modding. I test drove it yesterday and it pull heaps hard, but wheel spins hard also. Kind of reminded me of launching in my mates alfa romeo147 gta.
Would it even be worth taking it to BYP to get it inspected?

[DreadAngel]

Should always get any car you want to buy inspected by someone you trust, even more so if heavily modified.

[charliebrown]

what if u dun trust anyone? pretty hard for mechanics to earn anyones trust from the stories that go around

[EKVTIR-T]

what if u dun trust anyone? pretty hard for mechanics to earn anyones trust from the stories that go aroundhttp://s3.postimg.org/8jv5hvmqb/jims_logo_low_res_390x290.jpg


give em a call

[DreadAngel]

what if u dun trust anyone? pretty hard for mechanics to earn anyones trust from the stories that go around

http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6f/6f7d7db4_350x700px-LL-4ad90b08_Not-sure-if-serious2.jpeg

You can use the Inspection services offered by companies like State Roads (http://www.stateroads.com.au/) for example =)

[charliebrown]

those companies dont know the specific faults with each model. would rather someone who deals with handas to look over my handa nomsayin

[mocchi]

lmao jims vehicle inspection trololololol

jim pls

[DreadAngel]

those companies dont know the specific faults with each model. would rather someone who deals with handas to look over my handa nomsayin

Hanny, Top One, etc...

Would be the alternatives...

[PHO]

those companies dont know the specific faults with each model. would rather someone who deals with handas to look over my handa nomsayin

lol cb u idiot.

stateroads one of the most detailed reports you can get. down to the paint thickness on every panel on your car.

They know a lemon when they see one. many people over at SAU use them to inspect skylines evos chasers and normal cars like camrys bmws and vws.

They got a bajillion point check. compared to the racv crap where they just say if the car is rwc or not.

Example of one of their complete reports: http://www.vehicle-inspection.com.au/images/stories/report/vtest_sample_report.pdf

But you only use state roads on a car that your REALLY keen on you've brought someone like oscar along to see if the car seems alright as the inspection is few hundred bucks.

But can save you a headache.
















ps dun hurt me, u very smart lad














































wasajk

[charliebrown]

TY jonoe. will call statesroad and bring them with me next time

[PHO]

TY jonoe. will call statesroad and bring them with me next time

So rich lad.

[charliebrown]

gona go pay a visit to gran turismo das auto soon. listed as 19k, will consider buying if thye have a mint one and will do 16 drive away

[flop101]

lol cb u idiot.

stateroads one of the most detailed reports you can get. down to the paint thickness on every panel on your car.

They know a lemon when they see one. many people over at SAU use them to inspect skylines evos chasers and normal cars like camrys bmws and vws.

They got a bajillion point check. compared to the racv crap where they just say if the car is rwc or not.

Example of one of their complete reports: http://www.vehicle-inspection.com.au/images/stories/report/vtest_sample_report.pdf

But you only use state roads on a car that your REALLY keen on you've brought someone like oscar along to see if the car seems alright as the inspection is few hundred bucks.

But can save you

Thanks for the info, will look into getting it checked out once it passes initial inspection by RYB

[flop101]

Just had another question... Do rebuilds like this need an engineering certificate?

[Symphorced]

Just had another question... Do rebuilds like this need an engineering certificate?

Yes you would need an engineering certificate so that the engine can be registered to the car. The engine needs to be registered to the car in order for you to get an RWC.

[flop101]

Yes you would need an engineering certificate so that the engine can be registered to the car. The engine needs to be registered to the car in order for you to get an RWC.

Thanks for the info. I just texted the seller and his response text to my question of whether its been registered was:
"No it doesnt have an engineering certificate, thats why i have not had the engine number re-registered, I dont see any risk and the car can pass pink slip easily"

I then responded with, "what happens if i buy the car and want to get it re-registered?"

which was met with the following response:
"You need to spend about $500-$700 to get an engineer to write a report and use this report to change the engine number under rego. Dr Honda can pass you the engineers contact"

Thoughts?

[bluey45]

Thanks for the info. I just texted the seller and his response text to my question of whether its been registered was:
"No it doesnt have an engineering certificate, thats why i have not had the engine number re-registered, I dont see any risk and the car can pass pink slip easily"

I then responded with, "what happens if i buy the car and want to get it re-registered?"

which was met with the following response:
"You need to spend about $500-$700 to get an engineer to write a report and use this report to change the engine number under rego. Dr Honda can pass you the engineers contact"

Thoughts?

I'd be a bit hesitant about the purchase if I was you.

[UNA91]

Anyone know what the minimum brake rotor thickness before replacing is for our cars? It would be the same as the FN2 wouldn't it

[Perry]

Silly question I know dc5r owners buy ep3 front sway bars on their cars is to clear aftermarket headers right?, would a front sway design for a dc5r fit our ep3's?

[flop101]

I'd be a bit hesitant about the purchase if I was you.

With regards to anything in particular, or does the whole situation seem shady?

[Symphorced]

With regards to anything in particular, or does the whole situation seem shady?

Imo, find out exactly how much an engineering cert is going to end up costing you and ensure that it will pass with no issues before you even consider buying the car.

Or just buy a clean and relatively stock EP3 and save yourself the headache.. The fact that you've come on here and asked everyone more than once what we think of it shows your hesitation towards buying the car. Not sure why you're still considering it when theres much cleaner examples for sale.

[chargeR]

Silly question I know dc5r owners buy ep3 front sway bars on their cars is to clear aftermarket headers right?, would a front sway design for a dc5r fit our ep3's?

Yeah Perry, any front sway bars designed for the Aussie DC5R will fit your EP3R.

[Poeter]

Yeah Perry, any front sway bars designed for the Aussie DC5R will fit your EP3R.

You probably would need to use the AUDM headers to clear though.

[chargeR]

You probably would need to use the AUDM headers to clear though.

Oh yeah, sorry didn't think of that!

[flop101]

Imo, find out exactly how much an engineering cert is going to end up costing you and ensure that it will pass with no issues before you even consider buying the car.

Or just buy a clean and relatively stock EP3 and save yourself the headache.. The fact that you've come on here and asked everyone more than once what we think of it shows your hesitation towards buying the car. Not sure why you're still considering it when theres much cleaner examples for sale.

I'm just after the knowledge and experience of the members on this board. My hesitance is more a sign of my lack of understanding in what to do and how to go about doing it. Initially I was put off by the speedo issue and the SRS issue...but when I drove it I was mind blown. Food for thought I guess. I've gotten all the information I need now. So hopefully by this weekend I will have a clearer picture on what my next car will be.
Thanks everyone for their input.

[charliebrown]

I'm just after the knowledge and experience of the members on this board. My hesitance is more a sign of my lack of understanding in what to do and how to go about doing it. Initially I was put off by the speedo issue and the SRS issue...but when I drove it I was mind blown. Food for thought I guess. I've gotten all the information I need now. So hopefully by this weekend I will have a clearer picture on what my next car will be.
Thanks everyone for their input.

sure it feels fast when you drive it around the block... after a week it'll feel meh

[Perry]

Oh yeah, sorry didn't think of that!

ok how about if the front sway is designed for US RSX and ep3 si I assume I'm going back to square one again but is it a 100% definate I have to run AUS dc5r headers to clear a dc5r front sway on a EP3?

[flop101]

sure it feels fast when you drive it around the block... after a week it'll feel meh

Is that how most of the ep3 owners feel about their cars?

[butterfingers]

Is that how most of the ep3 owners feel about their cars?

with any car in general. when i forst got on my L's my ek1 felt fast.

after awhile of driving the ep3 your butt dyno gets accustomed to the torque. people i know with other faster cars say the same about theirs as well.

i think the only situation where a car will feel fast every time you drive it no matter how long youve owned it is if its got like 500+hp or something.

[EKVTIR-T]

not really

even high power you still want more

r35 for example

[butterfingers]

^ well there you go

applies to all cars lol.

[chargeR]

ok how about if the front sway is designed for US RSX and ep3 si I assume I'm going back to square one again but is it a 100% definate I have to run AUS dc5r headers to clear a dc5r front sway on a EP3?

Clearance varies with the sway bars I think, ie. the Whiteline swaybar on Australian DC5R will clear most JDM headers when set on full stiff, and would most likely be the same on EP3. But to be assured of fitment though you'd need to run an Australian or US spec header, either OEM or aftermarket. Stuff like Skunk2, SSR, ASP will fit with the Australian DC5R front sway bar.

[Perry]

Clearance varies with the sway bars I think, ie. the Whiteline swaybar on Australian DC5R will clear most JDM headers when set on full stiff, and would most likely be the same on EP3. But to be assured of fitment though you'd need to run an Australian or US spec header, either OEM or aftermarket. Stuff like Skunk2, SSR, ASP will fit with the Australian DC5R front sway bar.

Thanks ChargeR PM sent about this matter =)

[flop101]

not really

even high power you still want more

r35 for example
Would you get over an ep3r quicker then a dc5r?

[LD_Mart]

Anyone know any mechanics who are familiar with an EP3R to do the major 100k service around Hornsby? Otherwise ill be taking it out to hannys at Smithfield but it would be good to know good Honda mechanic in Hornsby area.

[Perry]

Anyone know any mechanics who are familiar with an EP3R to do the major 100k service around Hornsby? Otherwise ill be taking it out to hannys at Smithfield but it would be good to know good Honda mechanic in Hornsby area.

I'll say Dedy at Top one or Hanny's.

[DreadAngel]

Would you get over an ep3r quicker then a dc5r?

Subjective, but the time is usually the same for all cars...

It's also highly dependent on the person and type of driver/owner you are... If you're simply after the adrenalin of going fast and being pushed into the back of your seat in a straight line then you'll definitely get bored of any car quick.


Anyone know any mechanics who are familiar with an EP3R to do the major 100k service around Hornsby? Otherwise ill be taking it out to hannys at Smithfield but it would be good to know good Honda mechanic in Hornsby area.

IXA Battle Garage, they're in Thornleigh =)

[UNA91]

Got myself since new wheels! and a Mugen Wing is coming soon!

[butterfingers]

got myself since new wheels! And a mugen wing is coming soon!

hey fk you bro whered you get the wing?!
Lol

[UNA91]

It's a replica, fibreglass haha its from an eBay seller called Salla400, about 450 including shipping. Apparently their fitment is pretty good, and has sold a few . The people on other forums say its a decent fit.

[bennjamin]

Anyone know any mechanics who are familiar with an EP3R to do the major 100k service around Hornsby? Otherwise ill be taking it out to hannys at Smithfield but it would be good to know good Honda mechanic in Hornsby area.

Major is all fluids and the timing chain tensioner -

Grab all the stuff and come to me at Giraween la cheap and sexy !

[DreadAngel]

Major is all fluids and the timing chain tensioner -

Grab all the stuff and come to me at Giraween la cheap and sexy !

I forgot this sexy man XD

Rate highly too =P

And the DIY service XD

[LD_Mart]

Major is all fluids and the timing chain tensioner -

Grab all the stuff and come to me at Giraween la cheap and sexy !


I PMd you a couple of weeks ago but never got a reply :(

[CivicRacer13]

Hey guys just wondering if any of use have taken you EP3 down the 1/4 mile,what times are use running ? I took mine lastnight and lined my father up in his MPS 3 a few times but he couldnt launch it running low 14's lastnight but his best is a 13.7, my best time was my last run 14.093 is that any good ?? Mods :Gruppe M intake
Nitto Invo Tires 225/45R17 ran at 20PSI

24934
24933

[UNA91]

is there a wire in the ecu area that gets power when the headlights are on? I'm trying to wire a glovebox and center console led light which lights up when the headlights are on

[CWB]

OK guys, really need some help! the first O2 sensor (engine side of cat) is on the way out. My mechanic tried to get one in, but was the wrong thing. Tried Honda, no part number for EP3. A DC5 one is $600... Has anyone got a brand and part number?

[doosra]

OK guys, really need some help! the first O2 sensor (engine side of cat) is on the way out. My mechanic tried to get one in, but was the wrong thing. Tried Honda, no part number for EP3. A DC5 one is $600... Has anyone got a brand and part number?

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/oxygen-sensor

[CWB]

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/oxygen-sensor


Thanks mate! Just sent them an email.

[CWB]

Ordered and paid for. Thanks again, over $300 cheaper!

[doosra]

Npz mate

[Vvvtec]

OK guys, really need some help! the first O2 sensor (engine side of cat) is on the way out. My mechanic tried to get one in, but was the wrong thing. Tried Honda, no part number for EP3. A DC5 one is $600... Has anyone got a brand and part number?


http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/oxygen-sensor

http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=100804

[UNA91]

Ive heard the DC5 uses wideband sensors and the EP3 uses narrow band so they are a little different? :S

[Vvvtec]

oh ok lol. I've got one of those sensors on my k24, and yes its wideband

[charliebrown]

anyone know what springs these are? cant tell if ebay spec or spoon progressives

car appears to still be stock height

and is this just some custom straight through exhaust?

[flop101]

Hey guys,
just needed some quick information.
What exactly is a reverse lock out sensor? And what happens if you run a KPRO ECU 5 speed in an EP3? and what is the relationship between both the functionality of the reverse lock out sensor and a KPRO ECU 5 speed?
thanks.

[Perry]

anyone know what springs these are? cant tell if ebay spec or spoon progressives

car appears to still be stock height

and is this just some custom straight through exhaust?

Hard to tell if its spoon springs or not, looks like a custom exhaust.

[UNA91]

Hey guys,
just needed some quick information.
What exactly is a reverse lock out sensor? And what happens if you run a KPRO ECU 5 speed in an EP3? and what is the relationship between both the functionality of the reverse lock out sensor and a KPRO ECU 5 speed?
thanks.

Lock out sensor is basically stops you from accidentally shifting into reverse. I think it uses use moving speed to sense it. As for running kpro I'm not sure, but you'll want prb, prd or pre ecu

[flop101]

Lock out sensor is basically stops you from accidentally shifting into reverse. I think it uses use moving speed to sense it. As for running kpro I'm not sure, but you'll want prb, prd or pre ecu
Thanks for the reply.
Turns out the Ep3 I was looking at a few posts back is running the incorrect Kpro and has a broken lock out sensor. Also found out that the engine doesn't have a receipt from the builder to confirm the engine hasn't been stolen (also found out that dr Honda is a scam artist from BYR). Thsts just the tip of the issues wrong with the car, I'm glad I got that pre purchase inspection done. Car is impossible to engineer without a legit receipt from dr Honda.

[charliebrown]

dr. honda? wat tha fuk is this shit

[Perry]

Is this the white K24 going for 16K?

[flop101]

Is this the white K24 going for 16K?

Yep that's the one

[flop101]

dr. honda? wat tha fuk is this shit

Have you also heard bad things about him? Phil donato is apparently what his name is.

[mocchi]

Thanks for the reply.
Turns out the Ep3 I was looking at a few posts back is running the incorrect Kpro and has a broken lock out sensor. Also found out that the engine doesn't have a receipt from the builder to confirm the engine hasn't been stolen (also found out that dr Honda is a scam artist from BYR). Thsts just the tip of the issues wrong with the car, I'm glad I got that pre purchase inspection done. Car is impossible to engineer without a legit receipt from dr Honda.

byr? can you please elaborate

[CWB]

I need to find out what type of standard globes the EP3 has in the headlights. Currently the standard lights are like hmm 2 candle power and the high beams are maybe 4. Looking at getting some HIDs, any ideas?

[doosra]

I need to find out what type of standard globes the EP3 has in the headlights. Currently the standard lights are like hmm 2 candle power and the high beams are maybe 4. Looking at getting some HIDs, any ideas?

Pre fl headlights have d2r bulbs

[Symphorced]

I need to find out what type of standard globes the EP3 has in the headlights. Currently the standard lights are like hmm 2 candle power and the high beams are maybe 4. Looking at getting some HIDs, any ideas?

OEM globes are D2R - so already HID. If you don't have HIDs already it's likely that they changed it to a halogen bulb for compliance and did not revert it afterwards.

[flop101]

byr? can you please elaborate

Alologies, I meant BYP racing and developments. The mechanic jimmy checked it out.

[doosra]

OEM globes are D2R - so already HID. If you don't have HIDs already it's likely that they changed it to a halogen bulb for compliance and did not revert it afterwards.

Have u or anyone tried changing the bulbs? The space is too tight to remove the bulb. Do u have to remove the bumper and if so, any diy instructions around?

[bluey45]

Saw Icebox just now on parramatta road outside granville

[charliebrown]

looking to put my double din touch screen in.

is it just the harness plug (stock to JVC) and ep3 specific fascia ill need? a lot of conflicting info around on other forums

and anywhere to get them from for cheap? not sure bout ebay if theyre made for jdm or usdm or ukdm? should be same yeah

[Symphorced]

looking to put my double din touch screen in.

is it just the harness plug (stock to JVC) and ep3 specific fascia ill need? a lot of conflicting info around on other forums

and anywhere to get them from for cheap? not sure bout ebay if theyre made for jdm or usdm or ukdm? should be same yeah

Looking at doing the same thing myself in the coming weeks. Read on various forums that a fascia won't be needed due to the OEM headunit being double din.

[charliebrown]

Looking at doing the same thing myself in the coming weeks. Read on various forums that a fascia won't be needed due to the OEM headunit being double din.

yeah if it slots straight in securely would be sweet. can only find single din fascia on ebay anyway

if oyu find somewhere that sells the harness locally or online cheap can you post it up?

[Perry]

Im getting confused on the fascia part I got a double in it just sits a little bit on a angle.

[charliebrown]

what do you mean?

how did you secure it in the slot? points up to the sky aye

[doosra]

what do you mean?

how did you secure it in the slot? points up to the sky aye

No need for a fascia. Double din will fit perfectly in the ep3. I have one installed in mine. Its also worth getting a reverse camera which I bought for $13 and works a treat.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9463/20130411065402.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/20130411065402.jpg/)

[Perry]

what do you mean?

how did you secure it in the slot? points up to the sky aye

It only points up a little. when you buy the head unit there should be a bracket that comes with it so the deck can slot in (its metal)

[charliebrown]

No need for a fascia. Double din will fit perfectly in the ep3. I have one installed in mine. Its also worth getting a reverse camera which I bought for $13 and works a treat.

[IMG]http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9463/20130411065402.jpg[/IMG (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/20130411065402.jpg/)

haha ive got the kw-av50. looks sick aye. shame the knob is on the left, cant reach it cos trex arms

can you get a pic of how you mounted the reverse camera? in place of the license plate light? afaik there isnt EP3 specific cameras available

[doosra]

haha ive got the kw-av50. looks sick aye. shame the knob is on the left, cant reach it cos trex arms

can you get a pic of how you mounted the reverse camera? in place of the license plate light? afaik there isnt EP3 specific cameras available

I don't have a photo on me but its mounted above the number plate. I removed the license plate bulb cover. Just get any camera on eBay and wire it to ur headunit

[charliebrown]

ive already got a few reverse cameras lying around, gota find a way to secure it. inb4 duct tape

[UNA91]

I used double sided tape to mount mine lol, its next to the tow hook so i can use it as a reference. it's not noticeable either :D

Anyone have HIDs on their high beams? My highbeams make no difference at all with my low beams (hid) on lol and i drive on pitch back roads every night. Not like i flash people either anyway.

[charliebrown]

^pics of ghetto camera mount pls

[flop101]

hey guys,
the noob section takes forever to get an answer, so ill just ask here.
In regards to the ep3r, what model of hondata k pro would you need in order to do a proper tune. do you just get the k series hondata kpro and your good to go?
thanks.

[doosra]

ive already got a few reverse cameras lying around, gota find a way to secure it. inb4 duct tape

My camera has mount where u can put screws so I screwed it in to the plastic under the bulb cover

[UNA91]

^pics of ghetto camera mount pls

Maybe tmr in the day i'll get some up if i can remember


hey guys,
the noob section takes forever to get an answer, so ill just ask here.
In regards to the ep3r, what model of hondata k pro would you need in order to do a proper tune. do you just get the k series hondata kpro and your good to go?
thanks.

http://www.hondata.com/kpro.html

KPro itself is the model, but you'll want it installed in a PRD (jdm ep3r), PRC (jdm dc5r), PRB (audm dc5r) or the the ecu from the accord type r, which i cant remember. Dunno about the Type S ecu. Then get it tuned based on your mods from a good tuner. I suggest you get the basic I/H/E before tuning.

[charliebrown]

hey guys,
the noob section takes forever to get an answer, so ill just ask here.
In regards to the ep3r, what model of hondata k pro would you need in order to do a proper tune. do you just get the k series hondata kpro and your good to go?
thanks.

u wan hondata for yr corola m8?

[UNA91]

u wan hondata for yr corola m8?

dat vvtl-tec

[charliebrown]

fuark ausd so shit right now aye

seat covers $175 delivered, last pair i bought was $120 only a year or so ago

[flop101]

Maybe tmr in the day i'll get some up if i can remember



http://www.hondata.com/kpro.html

KPro itself is the model, but you'll want it installed in a PRD (jdm ep3r), PRC (jdm dc5r), PRB (audm dc5r) or the the ecu from the accord type r, which i cant remember. Dunno about the Type S ecu. Then get it tuned based on your mods from a good tuner. I suggest you get the basic I/H/E before tuning.

Cheers. Just wanted to source a bargain online.

[flop101]

Aren't the new type r's using lift?

[DreadAngel]

Google i-VTEC... cbf explaining...

[UNA91]

^pics of ghetto camera mount pls

https://imageshack.us/scaled/large/96/photogrid1371003423243.jpg

Had to remove the rear bumper to wire it and fed it though a grommet on the drivers side, wasn't too hard. Once it reaches the yellow line on the screen i'd be about 25cm away from the curb from the tip of the tow hook

On other news, replica mugen wing came! and new wheels yo, one of my fav wheels of all time, wedssport tc005 forged.

Thinking if i should colour match the center part of the wing or make it black..

https://imageshack.us/scaled/large/521/photogrid1371003359849.jpg

[Poeter]

Does anyone know if the autowatch aftermarket immobiliser cuts power to the ECU for ep3s sold by IMG?

I discovered that when I'm using the OBD scanner, the long term fuel trim resets to 0% every time I turn off the car with the key.

The car is always learning when I start the car and potentially not achieve the optimal AFR.

Perhaps, this explains frequent carbon build up appear from the exhaust ??

[bennjamin]

Does anyone know if the autowatch aftermarket immobiliser cuts power to the ECU for ep3s sold by IMG?

I discovered that when I'm using the OBD scanner, the long term fuel trim resets to 0% every time I turn off the car with the key.

The car is always learning when I start the car and potentially not achieve the optimal AFR.

Perhaps, this explains frequent carbon build up appear from the exhaust ??


Have you thought of the fact that Aussie fuel is a few octane ratings lower than the intended (tuned for) JDM fuel ?
This is turn will naturally make the standard ECU retard timing and run richer - giving you this carbon build up and also not-that-good fuel economy.

You can plug in a local DC5R or DC5S and this will help with your carbon problem over time and also gain back decent fuel economy!

[stienerv2]

https://imageshack.us/scaled/large/96/photogrid1371003423243.jpg

Had to remove the rear bumper to wire it and fed it though a grommet on the drivers side, wasn't too hard. Once it reaches the yellow line on the screen i'd be about 25cm away from the curb from the tip of the tow hook

On other news, replica mugen wing came! and new wheels yo, one of my fav wheels of all time, wedssport tc005 forged.

Thinking if i should colour match the center part of the wing or make it black..

https://imageshack.us/scaled/large/521/photogrid1371003359849.jpg

Gets 20k car, buys fake benen tow took and mugen wing.

[PHO]

bawse

[doosra]

https://imageshack.us/scaled/large/96/photogrid1371003423243.jpg

Had to remove the rear bumper to wire it and fed it though a grommet on the drivers side, wasn't too hard. Once it reaches the yellow line on the screen i'd be about 25cm away from the curb from the tip of the tow hook

On other news, replica mugen wing came! and new wheels yo, one of my fav wheels of all time, wedssport tc005 forged.

Thinking if i should colour match the center part of the wing or make it black..

https://imageshack.us/scaled/large/521/photogrid1371003359849.jpg

That's not a real good position to judge how close you are to a bumper is it? Seems too low.

[DreadAngel]

On other news, replica mugen wing came! and new wheels yo, one of my fav wheels of all time, wedssport tc005 forged.

Thinking if i should colour match the center part of the wing or make it black..

I think colour match the sides with either CF Wrap or Blk Spoiler Blade might be nice =)

[PHO]

Inb4 reverse into liftkitted 4wd bull bar.

[UNA91]

Its just a reference lol, like all reverse cameras you should never solely rely on it. Still always do the old head check

[doosra]

Its just a reference lol, like all reverse cameras you should never solely rely on it. Still always do the old head check

Mines pretty good to solely rely on it for parking

[UNA91]

Mines pretty good to solely rely on it for parking

Sadly i've had two people who reversed into my car right infront of me, with oem reverse cameras and beep sensors in their expensive cars, and yet play all innocent claiming they didn't see it in the reverse camera... One even tried to make me pay for the damage done to his car. I was parked and wasn't even in my car for goodness sake

[bluey45]

Sadly i've had two people who reversed into my car right infront of me, with oem reverse cameras and beep sensors in their expensive cars, and yet play all innocent claiming they didn't see it in the reverse camera... One even tried to make me pay for the damage done to his car. I was parked and wasn't even in my car for goodness sake

That sucks man. If it was me, I'd let rip into them noob drivers

[charliebrown]

Sadly i've had two people who reversed into my car right infront of me, with oem reverse cameras and beep sensors in their expensive cars, and yet play all innocent claiming they didn't see it in the reverse camera... One even tried to make me pay for the damage done to his car. I was parked and wasn't even in my car for goodness sake

where do you park? or is this a brisbane thang

[Symphorced]

Gets 20k car, buys fake benen tow took and mugen wing.

loooool

[butterfingers]

haha harsh victor

[UNA91]

never thought this forum would be so low lol

[DreadAngel]

Its ok man, they rock fake shit too, but just don't post it up...

http://media.steampowered.com/steamcommunity/public/images/avatars/4d/4d43b9f458d59f722205f61a16e87c9446783a7c_full.jpg

[Poeter]

Have you thought of the fact that Aussie fuel is a few octane ratings lower than the intended (tuned for) JDM fuel ?
This is turn will naturally make the standard ECU retard timing and run richer - giving you this carbon build up and also not-that-good fuel economy.

You can plug in a local DC5R or DC5S and this will help with your carbon problem over time and also gain back decent fuel economy!

Yes, I do acknowledge that aussie fuel is not as great as JDM fuel and do play a part of carbon build up. That's common knowledge floating amongst most EP3 owners.

However, I am interested to understand what the OEM ecu is "naturally" doing to richen up the fuel.

Anyway, from what I have gathered is that the long term fuel trim parameter on any ECU is not precisely 0% and should be within range of -10% to 10% under normal running conditions. This is value formulated from the short term fuel trim which is dictated by the signal read from the primary oxygen sensor.

The prefl ep3's long term fuel trim value always resets to 0% for time the engine is started. This value is too ideal to be realistic and hence I'm curious to understand why this is the case. On my fl ep3 however, which has a different immobilizer system retains a value between -6% to -5.5% each time I start the engine. Based on this the prefl ep3 complied by the workshop which IMG (who did the aftermarket immobiliser) does not seems to persistently store the long term fuel trim value which my facelift ep3 does. Both use OEM ECU but compliance were done at different workshops.

Now the interesting observation and comparison from rear exhaust tip of both ep3s is that the prefl appears to be relatively darker with carbon soot than my fl ep3. This seems consistent with the fact the my fl ep3 is running relative leaner than the prefl ep3 based on long term fuel trim. Hence, I have a concern that the immobilizer always resetting the ecu (due to power cut off) and resulting the prefl ep3 running slightly richer than it needs to.

Anyway, just food for thought that got me curious.



Gets 20k car, buys fake benen tow took and mugen wing.


Should be glad that not many others have a GENUINE mugen wing lol. :p

[bluey45]

Should be glad that not many others have a GENUINE mugen wing lol. :p

Lol. My old mugen wing from my pre fl EP3. :thumbup:

[nny911]

Lol. My old mugen wing from my pre fl EP3. :thumbup:

you love to re-live the day you parted with it...any regrets?

[Perry]

you love to re-live the day you parted with it...any regrets?

hahahhahaha wish I came across some body like you Kev.

[bluey45]

you love to re-live the day you parted with it...any regrets?

Hahaha, nah the wing didn't really suit me and I'm happy it went to a great guy who looks after it. :D

It suits victors build more than mine. Lol. Looks mad on victors ep3. Full attack!

[bluey45]

hahahhahaha wish I came across some body like you Kev.

Hahahahhahhha. If only you came to the rnp cruise hahahha

[bluey45]

you love to re-live the day you parted with it...any regrets?

How's your lotus btw Nic? :cool:

[Perry]

Hahahahhahhha. If only you came to the rnp cruise hahahha

hahahah I cant remember what I was doing that day.

[butterfingers]

Hahaha, nah the wing didn't really suit me and I'm happy it went to a great guy who looks after it. :D

It suits victors build more than mine. Lol. Looks mad on victors ep3. Full attack!

Please elaborate "didnt really suit me" lol

[bluey45]

Please elaborate "didnt really suit me" lol

Haha, well it wasn't really my style lol. Looks mad tbh, but i just really didn't like it especially with the way I wanted build.

[nny911]

How's your lotus btw Nic? :cool:

Well let me put it this way.. I want your motor :)

[bluey45]

Well let me put it this way.. I want your motor :)

Hahaha. You can always do a swap.... ;)

[Perry]

He takes your motor Ill take the turbo kit.

[bluey45]

He takes your motor Ill take the turbo kit.

Hahaha. I'll end up with the lotus engine. Go kart for me:D

[DreadAngel]

Should try and fit a 2GR-FZE into the Elise/Exige hahaha

[Perry]

What's our standard front and rear sways size?

[Icebox]

What's our standard front and rear sways size?

i think the fronts are 25mm and the rear is definitely 18mm from the top of my head

[UNA91]

Rear sway is a 22mm hollow bar

[Perry]

ummmm mix answers for the rear ummmmm

[UNA91]

Jdm ep3 is 22mm. I think the us or uk one is 19mm

[DreadAngel]

Anyone got a vernier caliper and stock anti-roll bars? Go measure LOL =P

If I had my friends EP3R with me, I would do it for you Perry :p

[viett]

So I went for my first mountain run and it was great, but know i know instead of aiming for power, I want handling.
I feel that sometimes if i corner to hard, my car begins to lose traction, other than tires what other upgrades can I do to improve handling?

I currently have engine mounts and an exhaust.

[charliebrown]

what tyres have you got atm?

[viett]

Sailuns, they came with the car.

[bluey45]

Sailuns, they came with the car.

Maybe get some Bridgestone potenzas, upgrade sway bar?

[viett]

what sway bars would you recommend?

[UNA91]

Cusco makes a 25mm one, and whiteline makes a 24mm. Both are adjustable, and Whiteline is more available. Coilovers help a ton too, but get some rear camber arms if you plan to lower tho

[bluey45]

what sway bars would you recommend?

Whiteline one.

[charliebrown]

Tyres first. Then reassess

After that, coilovers or a larger rear sway bar depending on what you want from the car

[stienerv2]

Pretty much what everyone has said. The biggest difference i've notice was the coilovers. It helps mid corners when there is a bump which causes traction loss

[doosra]

Hey guys, was doing my routine oil change and noticed coolant leaking from here... im fairly noob besides oil change. Any ideas? Quick fix?

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6919/smza.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/smza.jpg/)

[Symphorced]

You're showing people a photo of your front lip with bits of coolant on it and expect us to be able to say whether or not it'll be easy to fix? lol

Try and see if you can isolate where the leak is coming from... areas to start are radiator, radiator hoses, water pump/thermostat.

[charliebrown]

Sailuns, they came with the car.

mountain run on sailuns. you got big balls son

they fun on the street when its wet tho :D

[viett]

mountain run on sailuns. you got big balls son

they fun on the street when its wet tho :D

HAHA I dropped my balls as soon as I began to lose traction. Probably won't go back till I get new tires.

[EKVTIR-T]

JK tyre

[u mad?]

fwd are never fun in the wet.

[lolmclol]

Or when its moist nomsayin

[charliebrown]

fwd are never fun in the wet.

you must have neva driven a fast fwd m8

[CWB]

Anyone know of any good value EP3's for sale? After going in mine one of my mates wants to get one and there aren't any floating around in SA at the moment.

[CWB]

And does anyone know what sized wheels we can go up to on JDM ep3 with stock suspension? Would the below fit?

18inch are 18x9.5 +38

[Perry]

And does anyone know what sized wheels we can go up to on JDM ep3 with stock suspension? Would the below fit?

18inch are 18x9.5 +38

Don't think 18x9.5 will fit without any negative camber.

[CWB]

Don't think 18x9.5 will fit without any negative camber.

That is what I was thinking ... Hmmm wheel choices are hard for the EP3. I really like the stock wheels and find it hard to picture it with something other than that.

[Symphorced]

That is what I was thinking ... Hmmm wheel choices are hard for the EP3. I really like the stock wheels and find it hard to picture it with something other than that.

No reason to change then?

[DreadAngel]

That is what I was thinking ... Hmmm wheel choices are hard for the EP3. I really like the stock wheels and find it hard to picture it with something other than that.

I dunno about that...

http://juiceboxforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/00201asdfc04-612x409.jpg

[bluey45]

I dunno about that...

http://juiceboxforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/00201asdfc04-612x409.jpg

I like the look if those mugen wheels

[butterfingers]

Negative camber is not a negative thing.

Wind that shit in as many degrees as you need mate, stance is everything.

[Perry]

I like the look if those mugen wheels

THey look like advan rg2 replica's =)

[charliebrown]

THey look like advan rg2 replica's =)

http://i.imgur.com/0NZO4.gif

[stienerv2]

And does anyone know what sized wheels we can go up to on JDM ep3 with stock suspension? Would the below fit?

18inch are 18x9.5 +38

You can not fit that offset.

EVEN with camber.

Just get RPF1s like the rest of the guys

[lolmclol]

You can not fit that offset.

EVEN with camber.

Just get RPF1s like the rest of the guys

But RPF1 is too functional?! Whatever will he do when he goes to a local meat and gets surrounded but a group of yolo swag stanceworks fatlace dudes in their tricked out cars?

[bluey45]

But RPF1 is too functional?! Whatever will he do when he goes to a local meat and gets surrounded but a group of yolo swag stanceworks fatlace dudes in their tricked out cars?

Hahahaha

[DreadAngel]

THey look like advan rg2 replica's =)

Yeah, RGII =D


But RPF1 is too functional?! Whatever will he do when he goes to a local meat and gets surrounded but a group of yolo swag stanceworks fatlace dudes in their tricked out cars?

http://www.arwrath.com/content/6/65947.jpg

[-JC-]

Anyone here own the CW EP3 I flashed my lights at on Narangba Rd (Bris) this afternoon? First time I've seen another one on the road, I nearly jumped out of my seat!

[butterfingers]

Anyone here own the CW EP3 I flashed my lights at on Narangba Rd (Bris) this afternoon? First time I've seen another one on the road, I nearly jumped out of my seat!

Afaik user UNA91 is the only other ep3 owner up in Brisbane, as far as forum members go

[charliebrown]

3 weeks later... still searching auctions everyday. why so hard to find decent ep3 :( all been neglected to shit

[stienerv2]

The most recent clean ones that was sold in Sydney was Bluey45s and spooks. Ever since then, i cant find any decent ones for my friend too.

[charliebrown]

im looking in jdmland cos given up locally lol the same ones in melbourne been for sale for past few months

[Vvvtec]

cb looking for showroom piece

[CivicRacer13]

Update on my EP3
-K series spark plug cover
-Gruppe M
-SFS Intake Pipe
-Jap Plate
250692507025071

[viett]

I just got my red p's yesterday yuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! Finally legal driving!

[UNA91]

Steering rack creaking is back again after greasing it 15 000kms ago -.- really sounds like the car is falling apart lol input shaft bearing is making some noise too. Symptoms starting to show after 100000kms lol

[DreadAngel]

Steering rack creaking is back again after greasing it 15 000kms ago -.- really sounds like the car is falling apart lol input shaft bearing is making some noise too. Symptoms starting to show after 100000kms lol

Just regrease it and you'll be happy again =P

[stienerv2]

^ what grease did you used? First time i did it was the general tube gun one and it came back in a year.

Second time i got some honda grease for the steering rack and it has been a year and hasn't came back yet.

[UNA91]

I used white lithium grease in a spray can, but i dont think i sprayed enough in the drivers side cause it was a pretty tight fit behind the engine :\ time to buy a grease gun and some zip ties lol.

[butterfingers]

3 weeks later... still searching auctions everyday. why so hard to find decent ep3 :( all been neglected to shit

Because the guys who don't neglect their ep3 want to keep theirs.

[DreadAngel]

im looking in jdmland cos given up locally lol the same ones in melbourne been for sale for past few months

Have you contacted any brokers?

[charliebrown]

Using ben at jspec mate. Hes sent dudes to check out a shitload for me

[butterfingers]

Cb how do you mean when you say all Te ones you looked at were neglected?

[UNA91]

Anyone tried Penrite Full synthetic HPR 5w-40 or their racing engine oils? Used to use Valvoline Synpower but considering giving these a try.

[PHO]

Cb is very picky. If its not a 4.5b then its neglected. Lmao

[viett]

****, my friend decided to pull out the plug that connects to the tube that is connected to the airbox and then try start my car with it unplugged.
Now I have a CEL light and my car feels slower. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

I've replugged it back in and now i'm going to try reset the ECU

[butterfingers]

^your friend is an idiot.

why would you just make such a rash decision without any experience on what it may do.

shit even common sense should tell you that you dont just pull out something attached to the intake system.

[mocchi]

I've replugged it back in and now i'm going to try reset the ECU

boo ya

[viett]

HAHA yeah dw, fixed it now. resetting the ECU worked although when i putt out my battery my alarm goes off for a secound and kills my ears.

[DreadAngel]

Using ben at jspec mate. Hes sent dudes to check out a shitload for me

Ahhhh Ben is good, he helped me find my car =D

[charliebrown]

Ahhhh Ben is good, he helped me find my car =D

yeah hes nice guy. how long did it take you to find one?

[charliebrown]

Cb how do you mean when you say all Te ones you looked at were neglected?

i'll buy a car that i can see the owner has taken care of it like how i would. things like ripped seats, flat bolsters, scratched dash, worn steering wheel, dints/scratches/gashes/rust etc... especially on a car with ~100000km. fakin filthy m8

[flop101]

i'll buy a car that i can see the owner has taken care of it like how i would. things like ripped seats, flat bolsters, scratched dash, worn steering wheel, dints/scratches/gashes/rust etc... especially on a car with ~100000km. fakin filthy m8
can you reply to my pm when you get a chance.
thanks.

[EKVTIR-T]

cb go for liberty m8,not a crappy ep3