EP3 Type R

[charliebrown]

cb go for liberty m8,not a crappy ep3
Not yetbrother. Still yung gota b free
Liberty soooon when i gat kids

[DreadAngel]

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

4mths for me but there aren't many AE111s in BZ-R spec so ;)

[lolmclol]

cb go for liberty m8,not a crappy ep3

Dat jummie rustling comment

[viett]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-01-vtec-type-r-ep3-aero-flat-wiper-blades-/330828509472?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d06ea7120&_uhb=1

just installed these on my ep3, feels so much faster, probably a 25kw atw gain.

[LittleDragon^^]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-01-vtec-type-r-ep3-aero-flat-wiper-blades-/330828509472?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d06ea7120&_uhb=1

just installed these on my ep3, feels so much faster, probably a 25kw atw gain.

You must have gotten fakes. I got genuine ones and gained 50kw at all four wheels.

[EKVTIR-T]

No,the Spoon ones give most performances

[charliebrown]

auction going down in 20 minutes. heart racing feel

[bluey45]

Is it that hard now to find a decent ep3?

[Perry]

You must have gotten fakes. I got genuine ones and gained 50kw at all four wheels.

hahahah cheap

[Perry]

Is it that hard now to find a decent ep3?

It's rather that or everyone has gone picky.

[bluey45]

It's rather that or everyone has gone picky.

Hmm. Must be.

[lolmclol]

or interest in EP3R has risen, the good ones are being kept, the bad or not as good ones are being pushed as the owners know they'll get more then what they're worth ;-)

[bluey45]

or interest in EP3R has risen, the good ones are being kept, the bad or not as good ones are being pushed as the owners know they'll get more then what they're worth ;-)

That seems to be the case. As looks like there aren't much good quality ep3 coming in now.

[butterfingers]

even more incentive to hold onto our current ones

[EKVTIR-T]

theyre becoming old car now so naturally things wear out

also P plate restrictions didnt help

[bluey45]

theyre becoming old car now so naturally things wear out

also P plate restrictions didnt help

I thought this is one of the cars not p plate restricted?

[EKVTIR-T]

Yes thats what I mean

nowadays type R are attractive to P platers so many get abused as a 1st or 2nd car till they get off P and buy a proper sport car or turbo

hence more and more thrashed type Rs

[butterfingers]

i dont understand why you cant respect your own property as a p-plater.

[Perry]

I guess the first batch of EP's imported with no indicators on the fenders are even more rare than.

[bluey45]

Yes thats what I mean

nowadays type R are attractive to P platers so many get abused as a 1st or 2nd car till they get off P and buy a proper sport car or turbo

hence more and more thrashed type Rs





i dont understand why you cant respect your own property as a p-plater.

Very true. I think its because of this it makes it even harder to find a good idea quality one. If the car is well looked after it just means it's much easier to sell.

Just cause its type r doesn't mean it has to be thrashed lol. Don't know some p plater's lol.
Took me a while to find a mint one before, but looks like it's even harder now as there aren't much ep3s coming in.

[bluey45]

I guess the first batch of EP's imported with no indicators on the fenders are even more rare than.

Yep indeed. Getting rarer but not looked after by owners.

[flop101]

it costs more or less the same amount of money to get one imported with less kms then most of the ones being sold on carsales.

[Winter]

I guess the first batch of EP's imported with no indicators on the fenders are even more rare than.

early batches weren't stict

but now
through compliance they cut hole in fender and put in Mitsubishi lancer/aftermarket indicators

[viett]

i dont understand why you cant respect your own property as a p-plater.

Not all P-platers thrash and abuse their cars, I got my P-plates 5 days ago and I've owned my EP3 for about 4 months now and it's seen two services, washed and polished weekly. Of course I like to hit vtec here and there but other then that I treat my car as it were my girlfriend.

[UNA91]

Young P platers spending their life savings and buys a rare car... thrashes it.

[viett]

I wouldn't consider an EP3 as a rare car, something like an EG6 would be rare.
But yeah who doesn't hit vtec once in a while?

[RenzokukenJ]

I wouldn't consider an EP3 as a rare car, something like an EG6 would be rare.
But yeah who doesn't hit vtec once in a while?

My car has never seen vtec in my 5 years of ownership

[RenzokukenJ]

My car has never seen vtec in my 5 years of ownership

And I have also been on my P's for 2 years

[integraR]

Young P platers spending their parents life savings and buys a rare car... thrashes it.

fixed

[DreadAngel]

auction going down in 20 minutes. heart racing feel

Hahaha how'd you go?

[charliebrown]

Hahaha how'd you go?

Didnt win unfortunately but it was fukn mint one grade 4.5 would have been close to18k onroad if i went all out. And now we wait some more :D

[DreadAngel]

Didnt win unfortunately but it was fukn mint one grade 4.5 would have been close to18k onroad if i went all out. And now we wait some more :D

Damn!!! I know how you feel bro!

One very nice AE111, I think they graded it 4? Had full TRD/Tom's Aero, Advan RG, Recaro optional interior, etc... Missed out :(

[charliebrown]

Damn!!! I know how you feel bro!

One very nice AE111, I think they graded it 4? Had full TRD/Tom's Aero, Advan RG, Recaro optional interior, etc... Missed out :(

Haha its all part of the fun. Bzr ae111 rare as shit to come up a nice one . Can imagine youd be much more excited than me when one pops up

[DreadAngel]

Lol, that was 6yrs+ ago bro :p

[butterfingers]

I haven't hit vtec for 5 months.

Holy **** I think I need to soon

[RenzokukenJ]

I haven't hit vtec for 5 months.

Holy **** I think I need to soon

dont do it man

will lead to oil starvation

[butterfingers]

dont do it man

will lead to oil starvation

Shit no wonder everyone else's ep3 is breaking down so much, dat vtec oil starvation

[RenzokukenJ]

Shit no wonder everyone else's ep3 is breaking down so much, dat vtec oil starvation

To be honest and completely serious, when I bought the missus's BB6, I found a reciept from Honda when they took it to service and complained that VTEC didnt work.. Because of no oil... Jesus.

That was in 2002, and again in 2003. haha

[DreadAngel]

Just make sure you top it up? Not that hard XD

[RenzokukenJ]

Just make sure you top it up? Not that hard XD

I do every time I fill up petrol..

But since missus drives it, it never sees vtec ay

Unless I jump in, but I only check it to see if its working ;)

But yeah, it was a little silly, I mean, its like its a difficult and time consuming task...

The previous owner was a clueless guy anyway, car was in terrible shape because he had no idea how to maintain it

[DreadAngel]

No goodo :(

[butterfingers]

why would you buy your missus a lemon?

idea of her breaking down on a road near wolf creek sound hectic to you ay






lol jk mate
on another note i see plenty of chicks boosting and vtecing, around the south-west

[RenzokukenJ]

why would you buy your missus a lemon?

idea of her breaking down on a road near wolf creek sound hectic to you ay






lol jk mate
on another note i see plenty of chicks boosting and vtecing, around the south-west

was 2k for ATTS model, with shit loads of mods

was goot wun

fixed it now, pretty much with all shit fixed it cost her 4k including rego (was unregoed)

[flop101]

has anyone in victoria gone to have a look at this ep3 yet?
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-2181995/?Cr=7
any feed back on it?

[UNA91]

got some new stoptech pads and hel braided brake lines with fresh brake & clutch fluid. First time i braked from 80-60kph, the car jerked lol, the pedal feel and bite was a huge difference! stopping from 100kph to 0 for a traffic light feels alot more confident and positive.

[Perry]

has anyone in victoria gone to have a look at this ep3 yet?
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Civic-2002/SSE-AD-2181995/?Cr=7
any feed back on it?

pretty cheap SSR's looks like 16's

[bmgtz]

www.eBay.com.au :p

Seller/store called fitzrace pro.. or just fitzrace.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/FitzRace-Proshop/Suspension-/_i.html?_fsub=3180044017&_sid=686039987&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

recently I purchased some plug leads from ebay for an evo 1 and from FITZRACE

the leads appear to be a knock off and are made by Arospeed{not AEROSPEED} and dont have the right angle plug end at the coil pack end as the genuine lead does. even though the ones on the ebay picture did...so because the wire is pointing vertical when plugged into the coil pack, the lead hits the bonett BEFORE it closes. The pressure applied from the fully closed bonett will eventually crack the insulation and the lead will short out.

Whilst after some days of pictures and emails I was offered a refund by the seller FITZRACE. I am just annoyed enough by the crap that transpired to refused the 83 bucks and keep the leads to show people how badly they fit.

yes this is a rant...but since the seller implies mine is the only sent that they have sold where he has had a complaint. I am guessing there wont be a design change.

[mocchi]

recently I purchased some plug leads from ebay for an evo 1 and from FITZRACE

the leads appear to be a knock off and are made by Arospeed{not AEROSPEED} and dont have the right angle plug end at the coil pack end as the genuine lead does. even though the ones on the ebay picture did...so because the wire is pointing vertical when plugged into the coil pack, the lead hits the bonett BEFORE it closes. The pressure applied from the fully closed bonett will eventually crack the insulation and the lead will short out.

Whilst after some days of pictures and emails I was offered a refund by the seller FITZRACE. I am just annoyed enough by the crap that transpired to refused the 83 bucks and keep the leads to show people how badly they fit.

yes this is a rant...but since the seller implies mine is the only sent that they have sold where he has had a complaint. I am guessing there wont be a design change.

got some pics?

[charliebrown]

aye viett you running the discontinued toda racing catback? came with car?

[bmgtz]

got some pics?

yes I do...trying figure out how to attach..

[lolmclol]

yes I do...trying figure out how to attach..

Use http://postimage.org to upload the photo.

Then place the link to the image in the image code.

Eg. http://postimage.org/image.jpg (remove the quote in the first bracket)

[bmgtz]

Use http://postimage.org to upload the photo.

Then place the link to the image in the image code.

Eg. http://postimage.org/image.jpg (remove the quote in the first bracket)


<a href='http://postimg.org/image/p8ab9ladj/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s23.postimg.org/p8ab9ladj/lead_comparision.jpg' border='0' alt="lead comparision" /></a>

[lolmclol]

&lt;a href='http://postimg.org/image/p8ab9ladj/' target='_blank'&gt;&lt;img src='http://s23.postimg.org/p8ab9ladj/lead_comparision.jpg' border='0' alt="lead comparision" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

http://s23.postimg.org/m1frpypxm/lead_comparision.jpg

[charliebrown]

anyone tried the hybrid racing bushings at either shifter end or transmission end? not sure if i should get some from the group buy

[Perry]

Make sure it fits our cars.

[BlackBird]

I bought a white 2002 EP3 today...magnificent car to drive. Couldn't wipe the smile from my face cornering while throwing it back into 2nd around corners.

Had a 1995 FTO GPX for 10 years prior.

[Perry]

I bought a white 2002 EP3 today...magnificent car to drive. Couldn't wipe the smile from my face cornering while throwing it back into 2nd around corners.

Had a 1995 FTO GPX for 10 years prior.

congrads mate where did you purchase the car private or from importer?

[BlackBird]

Thanks Perry, I bought it through an importer.

[UNA91]

anyone tried the hybrid racing bushings at either shifter end or transmission end? not sure if i should get some from the group buy

I've got solid (aluminum) shifter cable bushings and they made shifting feel more positive and solid. They aren't hybrid racing but pretty much the same thing. I didn't really notice a difference with the shifter cable bushings tho, unless your oem ones are all worn out.

[viett]

So after school on my birthday I was walking to my car thinking where the eff my friends went and why they ditched me after school. As I got to my car I saw this.
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3324_zps1e747134.jpg (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/vwott/media/IMG_3324_zps1e747134.jpg.html)
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3323_zps6aaa9f4f.jpg
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3322_zpsb36d7449.jpg


Then they surprised me with this!

http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3326_zpsee95953d.jpg

[bluey45]

So after school on my birthday I was walking to my car thinking where the eff my friends went and why they ditched me after school. As I got to my car I saw this.
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3324_zps1e747134.jpg (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/vwott/media/IMG_3324_zps1e747134.jpg.html)
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3323_zps6aaa9f4f.jpg
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3322_zpsb36d7449.jpg


Then they surprised me with this!

http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w658/vwott/IMG_3326_zpsee95953d.jpg

Nice:thumbup:

[RenzokukenJ]

baller high school friends

[DreadAngel]

baller high school friends

Nah, the dude is baller, his friends are just good friends lol

[RenzokukenJ]

Nah, the dude is baller, his friends are just good friends lol

Shiiii

Wtb baller self

[DreadAngel]

Shiiii

Wtb baller self

$$$ono!

[UNA91]

Just got a CEL for a failing primary o2 sensor. ordered a new one, Denso part no. 234-9005. Just wondering, does a CEL cause the car to run differently?

[Perry]

Just got a CEL for a failing primary o2 sensor. ordered a new one, Denso part no. 234-9005. Just wondering, does a CEL cause the car to run differently?

Car will probably run rich.

[Poeter]

Just got a CEL for a failing primary o2 sensor. ordered a new one, Denso part no. 234-9005. Just wondering, does a CEL cause the car to run differently?

Well, the main purpose of the oxygen sensor is work out the air-to fuel ratio. In effect the ECU uses that ratio to determine the amount fuel trim required to maintain a ratio that provides good power, fuel economy and allow the cat to work properly for clean emissions.

What happens when this no longer work? The ecu is not able to determine accurately what fuel trim is required, so on the safe side the ECU will most likely provide a richer fuel mixture than it normally does and hence poor fuel economy and dirty emissions due to high count of carbon.

When cruising on constant speed or driving on light acceleration, you may feel very subtle judder with your car. That's because the ECU is trying operate in a closed loop state which means it is tapping into the oxygen sensor that has failed.

However, on hard acceleration or WOT (wide open throttle), a failed oxygen sensor is irrelevant because the ECU ignores the sensor by default relies a pre-programmed fuel map to manage the fuel on your car.

In my opinion if you want the best fuel economy, I would to use the original Honda part rather than sourcing a denso one. Reason is because you're not 100% sure if the sensor response characteristics is identical to that of the Honda sensor. Yes the Honda sensor maybe made from the same manufacturer and Denso is good enough get rid of the CEL based on reports from people already using the aftermarket denso sensor. However, based on that you can't accurately conclude it will perform the same as the Honda sensor.

I think the only accurate way to determine if they are same part is to hook the sensors up to an oscilloscope, blast the sensor with metered oxygen gas and compare the voltage curve to each other. Or if a Honda engineer can formally confirm that they
use exact same sensor as the aftermarket denso sensor.

Hope this helps.

[RenzokukenJ]

Would it be possible for a O2 sensor to be broken without the ECU throwing codes?

[UNA91]

Well, the main purpose of the oxygen sensor is work out the air-to fuel ratio. In effect the ECU uses that ratio to determine the amount fuel trim required to maintain a ratio that provides good power, fuel economy and allow the cat to work properly for clean emissions.

What happens when this no longer work? The ecu is not able to determine accurately what fuel trim is required, so on the safe side the ECU will most likely provide a richer fuel mixture than it normally does and hence poor fuel economy and dirty emissions due to high count of carbon.

When cruising on constant speed or driving on light acceleration, you may feel very subtle judder with your car. That's because the ECU is trying operate in a closed loop state which means it is tapping into the oxygen sensor that has failed.

However, on hard acceleration or WOT (wide open throttle), a failed oxygen sensor is irrelevant because the ECU ignores the sensor by default relies a pre-programmed fuel map to manage the fuel on your car.

In my opinion if you want the best fuel economy, I would to use the original Honda part rather than sourcing a denso one. Reason is because you're not 100% sure if the sensor response characteristics is identical to that of the Honda sensor. Yes the Honda sensor maybe made from the same manufacturer and Denso is good enough get rid of the CEL based on reports from people already using the aftermarket denso sensor. However, based on that you can't accurately conclude it will perform the same as the Honda sensor.

I think the only accurate way to determine if they are same part is to hook the sensors up to an oscilloscope, blast the sensor with metered oxygen gas and compare the voltage curve to each other. Or if a Honda engineer can formally confirm that they
use exact same sensor as the aftermarket denso sensor.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, my car did feel like it's going to stall for a sec when I come to a stop or in stop and go traffic but this was before the cel came on, tho I had always thought it had to do with the idle air control sensor. I don't see a difference in fuel economy or performance tho. Installed the new denso sensor and cel is now gone :) both oem and denso look very identical, incl the wire colors

[viett]

aye viett you running the discontinued toda racing catback? came with car?

yeah i am, wassup? sorry for late reply first time seeing this

[viett]

anyone else get dat centerlink bonus for car parts?

[kenny07]

hey guys.. my induction hose on my EP3 has a big ass split on it... anyone here know where i can get a new one...

?

[charliebrown]

hey guys.. my induction hose on my EP3 has a big ass split on it... anyone here know where i can get a new one...

?

SFS induction hose on ebay. $110 ish

OEM honda hose is a bit cheaper but might as well get another one cos the stock one might just split again

[kenny07]

SFS induction hose on ebay. $110 ish

OEM honda hose is a bit cheaper but might as well get another one cos the stock one might just split again

ohh... sorry.. but forgot to mention.. i already knew what to search for .. but i was wondering is there any shops that would sell the SFS induction hose

[charliebrown]

email jay at xposed

[kenny07]

email jay at xposed

can i get his details please?

[charliebrown]

actually marcus at jdmaccessories should have tegiwa induction hose in stock. i think its 120.

[Brian FD2R]

Cpl racing are the company to contact for anything for a EP3

[flop101]

what does it mean if the seller states the car is listed on PPRS? im assuming it means its got money owing on it?
anything else to look out for with cars listed on PPRS?

[doosra]

what does it mean if the seller states the car is listed on PPRS? im assuming it means its got money owing on it?
anything else to look out for with cars listed on PPRS?

I think it means its been written off

[DreadAngel]

PPRS is either encumbered or major accident/written off =)


Searching for motor vehicles?

Are you buying a used car? Get the full history of the vehicle from carhistory.com.au including if there is any money owing (a REVS check), if it has been written-off or stolen.

[charliebrown]

How much does a mugen rep lip in CW go for approx?

[Perry]

Ok guys what is the max rear sway bar size we could use on our ep3?

[viett]

How much does a mugen rep lip in CW go for approx?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2002-2003-CIVIC-TYPE-R-EP3-MUGEN-STYLE-FRONT-SPLITTER-LIP-PRE-FACELIFT-/271007585213?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f194f93bd&_uhb=1

$320 for a brand new one shipped unpainted, probably $400 - $450 all together painted.

I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a used one.

[kenny07]

actually marcus at jdmaccessories should have tegiwa induction hose in stock. i think its 120.

has anyone bough from JDMaccessories?

are they reliable? as in, if i do purchase anything from them online, will i get my product?

just want to make sure, as i normally dont purchase products online, i like to do pick up

and JDMaccessories are saying they are moving their stocks around and pick up wont be available until all stocks are re-arrange

can anyone vouch for them?

i just wnat to know before i do make my purchase

thanks

[charliebrown]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2002-2003-CIVIC-TYPE-R-EP3-MUGEN-STYLE-FRONT-SPLITTER-LIP-PRE-FACELIFT-/271007585213?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f194f93bd&_uhb=1

$320 for a brand new one shipped unpainted, probably $400 - $450 all together painted.

I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a used one.

Yeah that's what I was thinking. Found one but he wants $360 and it's not in the best condition

[bluey45]

has anyone bough from JDMaccessories?

are they reliable? as in, if i do purchase anything from them online, will i get my product?

just want to make sure, as i normally dont purchase products online, i like to do pick up

and JDMaccessories are saying they are moving their stocks around and pick up wont be available until all stocks are re-arrange

can anyone vouch for them?

i just wnat to know before i do make my purchase

thanks

I can vouch for them. I didn't have any issues with my purchase, I bought my ASR brace from them when I had my EP3. I think the guy is called Marcus, very easy to deal with.

[kenny07]

I can vouch for them. I didn't have any issues with my purchase, I bought my ASR brace from them when I had my EP3. I think the guy is called Marcus, very easy to deal with.

oh okies.... cool.. thanks

anyone else can vouch for them?

[Symphorced]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2002-2003-CIVIC-TYPE-R-EP3-MUGEN-STYLE-FRONT-SPLITTER-LIP-PRE-FACELIFT-/271007585213?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f194f93bd&_uhb=1

$320 for a brand new one shipped unpainted, probably $400 - $450 all together painted.

I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a used one.

What sort of paint job do you expect for $80? Rattle can? lol

[charliebrown]

What sort of paint job do you expect for $80? Rattle can? lol

Haha reasonable paint job would be like 120-150? I've never actually seen a good colour matched CW lip. always look more white

[stienerv2]

oh okies.... cool.. thanks

anyone else can vouch for them?

I can, you can pick up the stuff from his house too, to save on shipping

[u mad?]

got my oem dc2r lip matched and painted for 150

looks grouce

[Symphorced]

Haha reasonable paint job would be like 120-150? I've never actually seen a good colour matched CW lip. always look more white

Don't think you'd be able to get a Mugen EP3 lip painted for that price though. Requires a lot more paint than regular lips due to the undertray. Though most replicas don't have the undertray.

[UNA91]

also, if its fibreglass like the original, painting prices tend to be a little more :\

[UNA91]

Went for an oil change and found that 5L bottle of oil didn't even fill the dip stick halfway. I thought the engine oil capacity was a little less than 5L? Car is not leaking or burning oil at all, he said it might be the way my car is lowered, making it drain out more oil each change..

[stienerv2]

^ Engine oil capacity with stock sump should be 4.7l to 5l. Make sure your car is leveled when your filling engine oil

[viett]

What sort of paint job do you expect for $80? Rattle can? lol

My friend is a panel beater and I worked for him for a while so price for it sprayed doesn't concern me at all, but should be around $120 for it sprayed.

[charliebrown]

fuark 5L not enough? good to know... i was gonna go with a 5quart or a 5L bottle.

[UNA91]

well apparently 5l is meant to be more than enough, just not sure why my dip stick is reading just under half way. This was all done in my mechanic's workshop flat ground and all

[u mad?]

well apparently 5l is meant to be more than enough, just not sure why my dip stick is reading just under half way. This was all done in my mechanic's workshop flat ground and all
do you have an oil cooler?

i use just over 4 littres on my k20.

on my old b18c7 i used an extra lt because of oil cooler

[Symphorced]

Manual says that capacity should be 4.7L

[fh93]

oh okies.... cool.. thanks

anyone else can vouch for them?

Can vouch for marcus @ jdmaccessories, have bought my tegiwa 4-2-1 headers and shifter extender from him. Nice guy and easy to communicate with!

[UNA91]

Nope, no oil cooler, but speaking of oil capacity, how much oil comes out when I remove the oil filter? Need to replace my oil pressure sender and install oil temp gauge on the sandwich plate. If it's too much, I might just do it in my next service since it could get messy as the filter is fairly confined.

[greenek]

Anyone run a short antenna?

[u mad?]

Manual says that capacity should be 4.7L

hmm maybe its because i run a baffled sump

[greenek]

Filter takes roughly 200mL, if anyone uses a short antenna let me know brand/where you got it/size

[bluey45]

Anyone run a short antenna?

I ran a spoon short antenna when I had my EP3. I think symphorced runs the same one.

[Symphorced]

I ran a spoon short antenna when I had my EP3. I think symphorced runs the same one.

You mean J's Racing. :p

Hasn't been long enough for you to forget already!

[doosra]

You mean J's Racing. :p

Hasn't been long enough for you to forget already!

They're about $100 aye? Is it worth it? Anyone try the eBay ones like this http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&amp;id=360223429927

[bluey45]

You mean J's Racing. :p

Hasn't been long enough for you to forget already!

Hahaha, yes it is. My memory is shocking! :p

[Symphorced]

They're about $100 aye? Is it worth it? Anyone try the eBay ones like this http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&amp;amp;id=360223429927

Worth it? If you want crappier reception then of course it is!

I bought mine because the stock one looked massive and was a weird contrast to my Js Racing wing.

[greenek]

Im full retarded, today reverse parking my rh upper bolster collapsed under me? The plastic circle on the side clipped out? Is this seriously what holds the upper bolster in position? If it is anyone know if honda sells it seprately... Please help!!

As for antenna the link doesnt work! I dont like my huge one and homda doesnt make a genuine one :( so j's racing make them :) $100! Woah

Reception doesnt worry me, car only gets light fm as still have genuine double din radio i plan to keep :p, wish i could expand stock signal to get 100+ frequency fm stations

[charliebrown]

Im full retarded, today reverse parking my rh upper bolster collapsed under me? The plastic circle on the side clipped out? Is this seriously what holds the upper bolster in position? If it is anyone know if honda sells it seprately... Please help!!

As for antenna the link doesnt work! I dont like my huge one and homda doesnt make a genuine one :( so j's racing make them :) $100! Woah

Reception doesnt worry me, car only gets light fm as still have genuine double din radio i plan to keep :p, wish i could expand stock signal to get 100+ frequency fm stations

LOLLL that car was farkkkked when i drove it. jeff fanged it hard cold rofl so glad i didnt buy it. was cheap for a reason

[greenek]

You want a 11 year old car to drive perfect? Lol
The cars great. Drives great as well, has no problems and they fixed everything i asked.
Best one i looked at
I broke the seat genious, thanks for the help!
If so farkked what was wrong with it then? Lol, providing you know what to look for

*it is the plastic circle trim that holds it
Will go to honda tomoz

[charliebrown]

ripped seats, worn gear knob, condition of trims. i found it hard to believe the car had 83000km. did he provide dereg or auction papers?

the parts that actually look new are replacable items. he was willing to sell for around 14k on road. it costs more than that to import, comply and register a car.

it costs half as much to buy a shitty one and replace panels and items, wind the kms back and give it a detail to sell

not having a dig at you man

[greenek]

All papers provided, everything legit, sewed the seat, its a gearknob... A gearknob. Easily replaced! Hard to believe you decide on buying a car over interior condition, lol. Maybe look at gearbox, clutch, engine, and service history when buying a car first. Just a tip!

Anyway back on topic! I pushed it back in sits fine, might replace clip for safe measures.

[charliebrown]

thanks for the tip bro, had no idea

stay safe

[greenek]

Had a feeling you didnt know, no problem

[Symphorced]

^ lololol

[DreadAngel]

Had a feeling you didnt know, no problem

http://djstorm.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/lmfao-563384.jpeg

[charliebrown]

^ lololol

hey bro did you get around to installing a double din yet? trying to find a harness

[Symphorced]

hey bro did you get around to installing a double din yet? trying to find a harness

Yep all installed. No harness required for my install because previous owner had done all the hard work with the wiring already. All I had to do was colour match and crimp. :p

Still have to wire up the reverse camera and finish up my gauges though. Still haven't found a gauge holder I'm fond of..

[greenek]

:3 lol

[UNA91]

Man whats everyone paying for fuel? here in brisbane its at a record highest at $1.66/L for 91 octane. $1.77 for 98. Apparently predicted to rise...

[Vvvtec]

will be $2 soon :(

[DreadAngel]

ECU tuning making more and more sense now...

[u mad?]

before you know it only the rich and wealthy will drive petrol v8 or turbo

na for life (and not buy choice)

[DreadAngel]

before you know it only the rich and wealthy will drive petrol v8 or turbo

small na for life (and not buy choice)

Fixed

[u mad?]

Fixed

yes good point lol

[UNA91]

doesn't help when the au dollar is so damn weak atm too :(

[UNA91]

Will an exhaust for a usdm ep3 (civic si) fit the jdm ep3? I heard there was some differences?

[doosra]

Will an exhaust for a usdm ep3 (civic si) fit the jdm ep3? I heard there was some differences?

Nope, won't fit.

[UNA91]

ok seriously considering the getting the kpro v3 now, but i won't be able to get a tune until prob next month or so due to other priorities. Would it be safe to run on the closest matching base map (k20a ITR or K20A2 with itr cams and CAI probs) until i get a tune? Probs gonna do a datalog and eliminate as much as the knocking as possible if any and take it easy.

Also, after a tune, should be there any knocking at all? been reading that a little is possible and ok but then also read that any knocking is not acceptable? last thing i'd want is to pay heaps of money just to prematurely destroy my engine lol

[u mad?]

ok seriously considering the getting the kpro v3 now, but i won't be able to get a tune until prob next month or so due to other priorities. Would it be safe to run on the closest matching base map (k20a ITR or K20A2 with itr cams and CAI probs) until i get a tune? Probs gonna do a datalog and eliminate as much as the knocking as possible if any and take it easy.

Also, after a tune, should be there any knocking at all? been reading that a little is possible and ok but then also read that any knocking is not acceptable? last thing i'd want is to pay heaps of money just to prematurely destroy my engine lol

just wait till youre ready to have it tuned before you put it in.

re knock, well depends on the tuner. my tune knocks, because bad tuner.

[UNA91]

Don't know any good tuners here but I Byp said theyre coming up to Brisbane. But there's been alot of dispute about their work on the forum I'm having second thoughts...

[Perry]

Don't know any good tuners here but I Byp said theyre coming up to Brisbane. But there's been alot of dispute about their work on the forum I'm having second thoughts...

Try find others tuners.

[Vvvtec]

There are several good tuners in Brisbane man.

[greenek]

Does everyone have alarms? If so brands? Alot of people i know steer clear of alarms as most do a cactus job of fitting

[doosra]

Does everyone have alarms? If so brands? Alot of people i know steer clear of alarms as most do a cactus job of fitting

Mongoose m80g + added ultrasonic sensors

[curtis265]

opinoins?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/east-perth/cars-vans-utes/2004-honda-civic-hatchback-type-r-ep3-/1023664373

[flop101]

opinoins?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/east-perth/cars-vans-utes/2004-honda-civic-hatchback-type-r-ep3-/1023664373

looks clean.
might be able to get the price down a little lower. Was $20k last week. If he is genuinely in a hurry to sell then you might get the bargain of the year.

[Winter]

opinoins?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/east-perth/cars-vans-utes/2004-honda-civic-hatchback-type-r-ep3-/1023664373

this car is ukdm spec

personal import

you can notice it doesn't have the uk flag decal at the back, helical LSD and recaro's like the jdm spec uk built model has
uk model seats with round hole and odo is in miles

also has less power than jdm variant

http://image.modified.com/f/15582965/0205_05zoom+2002_CIVIC_TYPE_R+Passenger_Seat_View. jpg

PS this isn't my car I just had an interest in purchasing it a while back while it was in qld

[flop101]

i guess that explains the lack of interior pics and shifty rear bumper angle

[curtis265]

Thanks guys!

Interior pics coming soon!

I'm going to see if i can squeeze a quick look in today

[charliebrown]

gruppe M ordered.

fk yh gon sound like this. not sure if i wanna keep the mugen twinloop or go louder


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3K4MUtF54lU

[Symphorced]

Buy my TODA catback braahz.

[viett]

Might chuck up my ep3 for sale soon, 60,xxx NHB.

Any interest?

Parts might be up for sale too :P

[viett]

Might chuck up my ep3 for sale soon, 60,xxx NHB.

Any interest?

Parts might be up for sale too :P

[mocchi]

Buy my TODA catback braahz.

ballin bro

[Perry]

Buy my TODA catback braahz.

How muchie.

[flop101]

Might chuck up my ep3 for sale soon, 60,xxx NHB.

Any interest?

Parts might be up for sale too :P
Pics?

[Wiz Khalifa]

Might chuck up my ep3 for sale soon, 60,xxx NHB.

Any interest?

Parts might be up for sale too :P

I would be interested in this car? shoot me a PM

[bluey45]

Pics?

All these ep3 sales.

[curtis265]

I would be interested in this car? shoot me a PM

will you paint it black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow?

[mocchi]

roflmao

[UNA91]

gonna get kpro with ma tax moolah yeee

[charliebrown]

Anyone interested in a mugen airbox

[u mad?]

whats wrong with it

[Vvvtec]

whats wrong with it

cb installed it

probably totally fuked

[charliebrown]

cb installed it

probably totally fuked

hahahahahahahaha that whale penis

[bluey45]

hahahahahahahaha that whale penis

Hahaha

[UNA91]

Would aftermarket exhausts for the UK spec fit the JDM EP3? As far as i know the only difference is in the header? But i've got aftermarket headers, if that makes a difference :S? Also.. 2.25'' vs 2.5" piping... hmm

[viett]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-Type-R-EP3-Powerflex-Gearbox-Top-Mounting-PFF25-312-/150718168553?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item231780bde9&_uhb=1

anyone know what this does?

[charliebrown]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-Type-R-EP3-Powerflex-Gearbox-Top-Mounting-PFF25-312-/150718168553?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item231780bde9&_uhb=1

anyone know what this does?

just a mount insert. prevents engine movement for good feel in pants

[DreadAngel]

Would aftermarket exhausts for the UK spec fit the JDM EP3? As far as i know the only difference is in the header? But i've got aftermarket headers, if that makes a difference :S? Also.. 2.25'' vs 2.5" piping... hmm

I'm unsure about the UK spec but you must go at least 2.5" if not more. 2.25" will be no different to factory iirc.


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-Type-R-EP3-Powerflex-Gearbox-Top-Mounting-PFF25-312-/150718168553?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item231780bde9&_uhb=1

anyone know what this does?

Could it be rigid shifter mounts?

[UNA91]

Yeah thought so, 2.25 seemed small. I'm interested in the BBC pro spec exhaust (not spec 3 which is loud) but they state is designed for the uk/us ep3 market. But thought it would fit the jdm cause what of they get aftermarket headers? Wouldn't they need to swap to our jdm sway bar anyway?

[u mad?]

lmao BBC pro spec exhaust


at least 2.5.

3 is better

depends how far you want to go with ur car

[Symphorced]

You would think BBC is mininmum 10"....

[iQQ]

Hey guys, changed my primary o2 sensor over over the weekend as the old one died. CEL light went away but after driving it for a bit it came back on, any ideas on whats going on?

[UNA91]

Hey guys, changed my primary o2 sensor over over the weekend as the old one died. CEL light went away but after driving it for a bit it came back on, any ideas on whats going on?

Best you go get the code scanned and see what it comes up with. Maybe your second o2 sensor is gone too. What o2 sensor did you get?

[UNA91]

Does anyones shifter feel like theres alot of play in it? Like the plastic pivot ball joint is worn, just makes shifting feel so notchy... is there a way to replace it? or should i start considering the BC short shifter? I've replaced the shifter bushings with solid ones and also have the mtec stiff shifter springs but it didnt really help.

[DreadAngel]

Yeah thought so, 2.25 seemed small. I'm interested in the BBC pro spec exhaust (not spec 3 which is loud) but they state is designed for the uk/us ep3 market. But thought it would fit the jdm cause what of they get aftermarket headers? Wouldn't they need to swap to our jdm sway bar anyway?

Ever get the feeling you shouldn't have said something? XD


lmao BBC pro spec exhaust


at least 2.5.

3 is better

depends how far you want to go with ur car


You would think BBC is mininmum 10"....

So slack XD

[viett]

Does anyones shifter feel like theres alot of play in it? Like the plastic pivot ball joint is worn, just makes shifting feel so notchy... is there a way to replace it? or should i start considering the BC short shifter? I've replaced the shifter bushings with solid ones and also have the mtec stiff shifter springs but it didnt really help.

I kinda get that, when I shift it's just a bit stiff and harder to get into gear than other cars i've driven. I was told it's all K-series gear boxes, not to sure but it doesn't really bother me, but if you find a way to fix it; letme know!

[DreadAngel]

Does anyones shifter feel like theres alot of play in it? Like the plastic pivot ball joint is worn, just makes shifting feel so notchy... is there a way to replace it? or should i start considering the BC short shifter? I've replaced the shifter bushings with solid ones and also have the mtec stiff shifter springs but it didnt really help.

Take apart your console and access your shifter, take a snoop around the shifter to check it out.

[UNA91]

^^ Lolol I just pretend I didn't mention it &gt;.&gt;
&lt;.&lt;

And with the worn shifter ball, as far as I know the only way to fix it is to replace the whole shifter box. Anyone here running a BC (not bbc) short shifter? I hear it causes great stress to the synchros

[doosra]

Worth it? If you want crappier reception then of course it is!

I bought mine because the stock one looked massive and was a weird contrast to my Js Racing wing.

I got my short antenna from eBay and tested it and reception is same but what I've noticed is that he ep3 doesn't need an antenna. I had the antenna off and the reception stayed the same... J's racing antenna for $100.. Definitely not worth it

[charliebrown]

Can someone confirm that this is the fuel filter part number for EP3? Afaik it's the same one as DC5

16010-S5A-932

[doosra]

Can someone confirm that this is the fuel filter part number for EP3? Afaik it's the same one as DC5

16010-S5A-932

I've got one sitting at home and yep same part number. Hope its the right one. I bought it off Gumtree cause a guy bought the wrong one. How much do they go for?

[charliebrown]

I've got one sitting at home and yep same part number. Hope its the right one. I bought it off Gumtree cause a guy bought the wrong one. How much do they go for?

Ahh you got it from that guy for $65 or so yeah. I was iffy about it lol it sounds like he bought it for his ep3 but it didn't fit or something.

I just ordered the same one from UK, $40

JDMconcept sells for $80+postage but it doenst list the part number

[doosra]

Ahh you got it from that guy for $65 or so yeah. I was iffy about it lol it sounds like he bought it for his ep3 but it didn't fit or something.

I just ordered the same one from UK, $40

JDMconcept sells for $80+postage but it doenst list the part number

He said he had the 4 door civic and bought the wrong one. Got it for $50 :)

[charliebrown]

He said he had the 4 door civic and bought the wrong one. Got it for $50 :)

Haha if you gonna put it in soon let me know if its the right one!

[doosra]

Haha if you gonna put it in soon let me know if its the right one!

Nah not yet. On next service but still some more km to go. Just ask jdmconcept for the part number

[UNA91]

Is the rbc intake manifold a direct bolt on or do I need to make some modifications?

[Symphorced]

Is the rbc intake manifold a direct bolt on or do I need to make some modifications?

You'll most likely need to bash out the radiator support to get it to fit.

[UNA91]

Is an rbc manifold worth it tho? I'll be getting kpro this week so I thought maybe it might be worth getting before a tune. But I'm also considering a new exhaust. What are the gains going from 2.25 inch to 2.5 inch vs getting a RBC?

[stndrd]

Is an rbc manifold worth it tho? I'll be getting kpro this week so I thought maybe it might be worth getting before a tune. But I'm also considering a new exhaust. What are the gains going from 2.25 inch to 2.5 inch vs getting a RBC?


Gains will be seen when upgraded in conjuction with with a Kpro, as well as a 70mm throttle body.

In regards to exhaust sizing, go to a 2.75in or 3in exhaust for best power and torque gains

[Vvvtec]

RBC is definitely worth it, just depends on whether or not you are willing to make it fit. Ultimately if you are going to the lengths to get it tuned, you want an RBC + minimum 2.5" exhaust. What header are you using? Thats where the real gains are...

[Vvvtec]

What josh said ^^ lol

[UNA91]

Headers are plm, which i think might be leaking around the slip joint. Money is restriction :( there's a guy selling a brand new rbc manifold, modificated to be a straight swap for the ep3 and dc5 engines.

To make it fit on the ep3 there was an installation guide in his ad where he just undid the front support bolts and pushed it forward to make more space then redrilled the holes to for the bolt to go back on. Here it is http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151091894071?redirect=mobile

He rabbles on alot about it lol but I'm deciding to get one or the other. Just wanted to see what would net greater gains by itself after a tune. I was considering 3" exhaust but every 3" I've heard sounds too loud and after a certain rpm it don't sound nice to my ears j's racing 70rr for example. Apparently lose some power too due to less back pressure or something :S I might get exhaust custom made by a good shop tho.

[Vvvtec]

Headers are plm, which i think might be leaking around the slip joint. Money is restriction :( there's a guy selling a brand new rbc manifold, modificated to be a straight swap for the ep3 and dc5 engines.

To make it fit on the ep3 there was an installation guide in his ad where he just undid the front support bolts and pushed it forward to make more space then redrilled the holes to for the bolt to go back on. Here it is http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151091894071?redirect=mobile

He rabbles on alot about it lol but I'm deciding to get one or the other. Just wanted to see what would net greater gains by itself after a tune. I was considering 3" exhaust but every 3" I've heard sounds too loud and after a certain rpm it don't sound nice to my ears j's racing 70rr for example. Apparently lose some power too due to less back pressure or something :S I might get exhaust custom made by a good shop tho.

You're more than welcome to check my 3" setup out yourself one day man, I'm in Brisbane too.

I pieced mine together myself, using a Vibrant resonator and muffler, and 200cell metal cat. 3" mandrel bent stainless piping. All up together it was ~$1k in total including all fabrication labour and materials.

This is an idea of the sound (filmed in mexico lolol)


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

[CWB]

Can I just say on a random note, thank you guys so much for all of your assistance since I have been on here. You guys have helped me with heaps of stuff and troubleshooting on the EP3. Sadly I need to sell it but so don't want to :( Have you guys got any ideas of good places to advertise such cars besides on here obviously? I have an interested buyer but she needs to sell her 8th Gen Type R first. I really want it to go to a good home and preferably to a Honda enthusiast. My family all have Honda's and we LOVE them, mum has an Accord and dad has a NSX Type R and I have the EP3 Type R. What do you all like the most about your EP3?

[Perry]

Can I just say on a random note, thank you guys so much for all of your assistance since I have been on here. You guys have helped me with heaps of stuff and troubleshooting on the EP3. Sadly I need to sell it but so don't want to :( Have you guys got any ideas of good places to advertise such cars besides on here obviously? I have an interested buyer but she needs to sell her 8th Gen Type R first. I really want it to go to a good home and preferably to a Honda enthusiast. My family all have Honda's and we LOVE them, mum has an Accord and dad has a NSX Type R and I have the EP3 Type R. What do you all like the most about your EP3?

Does your dad own a yellow NA1R by any chance?
Sad to hear your selling up =(

[viett]

I was just wondering, anyone have any 0-100 km/h times?

I've done some dodgy iPhone passenger timings, nothing to serious but I get times from 5.8 - 6.3 seconds; depending on how well I launch.
Keep in mind I have some shitty as Sailun tires.

Anyone getting better times?

Also how do our EP3's go against the more recognized sports cars such as EVO 7/8's, 06 WRX STI's, R34 GTR in terms of 0-100 KM/H?

[UNA91]

You're more than welcome to check my 3" setup out yourself one day man, I'm in Brisbane too.

I pieced mine together myself, using a Vibrant resonator and muffler, and 200cell metal cat. 3" mandrel bent stainless piping. All up together it was ~$1k in total including all fabrication labour and materials.

This is an idea of the sound (filmed in mexico lolol)


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

Place looks familiar lool but damn, sleeper! vtec sounds mean as haha but hows it in terms of loudness outside normal driving? Im defs convinced to go 2.75 or 3 inch now, but yeah probs gonna go custom since theres not many options out there unless I pay big money. May i ask which shop did you get it done?

[u mad?]

Is the rbc intake manifold a direct bolt on or do I need to make some modifications?

have to trim rad support. easy job

[DreadAngel]

I was just wondering, anyone have any 0-100 km/h times?

I've done some dodgy iPhone passenger timings, nothing to serious but I get times from 5.8 - 6.3 seconds; depending on how well I launch.
Keep in mind I have some shitty as Sailun tires.

Anyone getting better times?

Also how do our EP3's go against the more recognized sports cars such as EVO 7/8's, 06 WRX STI's, R34 GTR in terms of 0-100 KM/H?

Nowhere close... They're all Sub 5secs...

They can do sub 5secs consistently, doubt most can do consistent low 6secs with CTR...

Performance gap just increases exponentially the higher the speed lol

[latinstyle69]

Hey guys just want to say im new to the EP3R scene lol picked this bad boy up last friday night

Mods so far...tinted fog lights haha

25407

[UNA91]

yess a fellow brisbane ep3er haha how you liking it so far? Was this on car sales?

[latinstyle69]

yeah love it man, such a nice car to drive! especially coming from an em1 to a 4wd to this lol yeah it was

[CWB]

Does your dad own a yellow NA1R by any chance?
Sad to hear your selling up =(


Nah, dad's is a first gen, yellow and in SA.

Yes I am very sad to be selling but a company car and wanting to buy a second home is taking priority at the minute.

[UNA91]

yeah love it man, such a nice car to drive! especially coming from an em1 to a 4wd to this lol yeah it was

hope to see you rollin on the streets haha

Has anyone installed a tow hook/strap on their front? I'm trying to figure where to mount and looking at the front bumper support it doesn't seem very strong... not too keen on a tow hook sticking out the bumper. At least with a tow strap i can tuck and hide it away.

[Perry]

Nah, dad's is a first gen, yellow and in SA.

Yes I am very sad to be selling but a company car and wanting to buy a second home is taking priority at the minute.

It's ok mate priority comes first =)

[Vvvtec]

Place looks familiar lool but damn, sleeper! vtec sounds mean as haha but hows it in terms of loudness outside normal driving? Im defs convinced to go 2.75 or 3 inch now, but yeah probs gonna go custom since theres not many options out there unless I pay big money. May i ask which shop did you get it done?

Haha thanks boss. It is pretty sleeper lol, the way i love it. Even with the 3inch exhaust I dont get any attention in it

Tbh, inside the car the noise is actually quiet pleasant and not that loud. For reference, ive still got the oem head unit and speakers in the car (from 1998 lol) and I can listen to my music comfortably and any speed, apart from WOT.

Keep in mind I have a ASP header that has a megaphone, which is quiet noisy.

Outside the car however, yes it is loud. Ive let a good mate of mine thrash my car around the block (~500+ metres away) and the engine note it loud, very loud. I actually could not belive how loud the noise was, since in the car its so much quieter.

I got mine made up at right price on moss st.

[UNA91]

Something just occured to me... about 3 months ago, I was doing a vtec pull on the highway and right before redline i believe i hit what i believe to be lean protection cut? Scared the shit out of me, car was jerking like it was stalling at high speed. What could have caused it? Gonna get my kpro next week, but could it be the mods i have (I/h/e) and a lack of tune?

[u mad?]

if anything youll be runnig rich as fuk

[stienerv2]

Something just occured to me... about 3 months ago, I was doing a vtec pull on the highway and right before redline i believe i hit what i believe to be lean protection cut? Scared the shit out of me, car was jerking like it was stalling at high speed. What could have caused it? Gonna get my kpro next week, but could it be the mods i have (I/h/e) and a lack of tune?

Did you hit 180 ish kms?

[PHO]

Did you hit 180 ish kms?

^ This, could be jdm 180 speed cut

[UNA91]

Not gonna lie.. I think I did lol;)

[PHO]

Not gonna lie.. I think I did lol;)

if its on the stock ecu, it should be the speed limiter.

A kpro and tune should get rid of that ;]

[Vvvtec]

And then 80-220 video pls

[charliebrown]

Tossing up between 215/45/17 or 225/45/17. Stock sussy with 17x7.5 +30 all round

225 may scrub and make car sit too high, but 215 might look slightly stretched. Opinions?

[DreadAngel]

if its on the stock ecu, it should be the speed limiter.

A kpro and tune should get rid of that ;]

Can also use something like an Apex'i RSM to de-limit iirc :)

[UNA91]

Tossing up between 215/45/17 or 225/45/17. Stock sussy with 17x7.5 +30 all round

225 may scrub and make car sit too high, but 215 might look slightly stretched. Opinions?

im on 17x8 +35 and on 215/45 and there is tiny bit of stretch, my fronts hit the upper plastic guard if theres a dip, and my rears poke out a tiny bit (sorta mexiflush lol gonna run a little more camber in the back). I am lowered with about 1 1/2 finger gap. I'd imagine if i went 225/45 i'd have some issues.

I had 7.5" and you could barely notice any stretch. There shouldn't be much problem with stock height, but you'll probs need to run some camber in the rear and roll the guards when you start dropping. The fronts are a little more forgiving. As for 225, it shouldn't make your car sit any higher, its just the width not the tyre profile.

[charliebrown]

225/45 increases diameter a few mm over 215/45. 45 is a percentage of the width. worried itll be mexi as fuk without a drop
p
ics of your setup?

[Symphorced]

Hey CB, did you end up importing your car? If so, who'd you go through? Looking at doing so myself in the near future.

[charliebrown]

Hey CB, did you end up importing your car? If so, who'd you go through? Looking at doing so myself in the near future.

I used jspec bro. While i didnt have any issues, i would say go with iron chef or prestige. Just found ben not as informative as id hoped

Whatcha getting? Silvia or evo me thinks!

[Symphorced]

I used jspec bro. While i didnt have any issues, i would say go with iron chef or prestige. Just found ben not as informative as id hoped

Whatcha getting? Silvia or evo me thinks!

Oh really? The appeal of J Spec is just how easy it is to find cars on there so I was thinking of going through them.

Neither! Rotary.

[stndrd]

Oh really? The appeal of J Spec is just how easy it is to find cars on there so I was thinking of going through them.

Neither! Rotary.


Here is a man with deep pockets :P

[charliebrown]

Oh really? The appeal of J Spec is just how easy it is to find cars on there so I was thinking of going through them.

Neither! Rotary.

But the whole point of using a broker is that you don't have to find the cars!

His website is easy to use though. Isn't there a similar setup on the other pages too, just that you have to sign up with them to be able to access it

[Symphorced]

Here is a man with deep pockets :P

I wish. Just a man who is prepared for the consequences of owning an awesome car!

Thanks CB. Will have a further look into it when the times come.

[UNA91]

Has anyone considered or have the tegiwa steering arm relocation bracket? Been meaning to get it awhile ago but for a peice of metal idk, install seems like a big job for alittle bracket too lol but looking at my tie rods, they're pretty angled and i've been noticing since there's alot of road works lately my steering gets abit twitchy...

[CWB]

Instead of using a broker, why not save the time and hassle and buy one that is already here?

[stienerv2]

Has anyone considered or have the tegiwa steering arm relocation bracket? Been meaning to get it awhile ago but for a peice of metal idk, install seems like a big job for alittle bracket too lol but looking at my tie rods, they're pretty angled and i've been noticing since there's alot of road works lately my steering gets abit twitchy...

Go for Todd's tie rods/steering arms. Its better for wheel alignment since it is adjustable. Helps with the toe and lower camber settings.

[EP3TYPER]

Hey CB, did you end up importing your car? If so, who'd you go through? Looking at doing so myself in the near future.

Carizma International is the best of the three. IMHO no flashy website, but they are very informative and you can't beat them on price. Ask for Jon, he has been doing it for many many years.
Tell him Ross sent you and he will hook you up.

[UNA91]

Go for Todd's tie rods/steering arms. Its better for wheel alignment since it is adjustable. Helps with the toe and lower camber settings.

Won't be needing more camber adjustment anytime soon as it's mostly a street driven car so nothing too aggressive. Tho i'm looking to fix or reduce the horrendous bump steer and tracking i've been getting aswell as the unhealthy looking tie rod angles. Would the todd tie rods help?

Been also looking at the inverted tie rod ends on clubrsx, but not too sure on the durability of the spherical joint that has no boot, and being subjected to all elements.

[charliebrown]

Instead of using a broker, why not save the time and hassle and buy one that is already here?

Have you seen the ones at dealerships in Melbourne? They're junk lol 60000km my ass mate. Rather know exactly what i'm getting.


Carizma International is the best of the three. IMHO no flashy website, but they are very informative and you can't beat them on price. Ask for Jon, he has been doing it for many many years.
Tell him Ross sent you and he will hook you up.

Beat them on price? Most brokers charge a set $1100 service fee. All brokers do is paperwork and provide advice.

[CWB]

I don't mean through a dealer, for instance I am selling mine privately at the moment for genuine reasons (new work car arriving tomorrow for new job and only have one car space and want to buy another house). Are there many privately that you have looked at?

[stienerv2]

Won't be needing more camber adjustment anytime soon as it's mostly a street driven car so nothing too aggressive. Tho i'm looking to fix or reduce the horrendous bump steer and tracking i've been getting aswell as the unhealthy looking tie rod angles. Would the todd tie rods help?

Been also looking at the inverted tie rod ends on clubrsx, but not too sure on the durability of the spherical joint that has no boot, and being subjected to all elements.

Changing the tie rods will make a bigger difference in your case. I haven't seen too many good aftermarket ones. Dedy from Top One recommend the ones on ClubRSX though. He said they were good quality.

I can't help you with bump steer. My current settings are way too aggressive lol. You can make your toe more neutral and it will help with the issue

[Perry]

Hallo hallo everyone.

[bluey45]

Hallo hallo everyone.

Hi. Lol

[Symphorced]

hellooooi

[stienerv2]

herro there

[Perry]

Bored ok hahahah

[bluey45]

Bored ok hahahah

Haha. :p

[SHRUKA]

Anyone know a good workshop in Melbourne that knows how to fit Todd's Tie Rods? (Preferably Western Suburbs)
Need to fit it in ASAP :(
Want my 100% wheel alignment back... God damn suspensions.

[stndrd]

I can fit for you if you want to travel to S.E suburbs

[aRze]

Has anyone considered or have the tegiwa steering arm relocation bracket? Been meaning to get it awhile ago but for a peice of metal idk, install seems like a big job for alittle bracket too lol but looking at my tie rods, they're pretty angled and i've been noticing since there's alot of road works lately my steering gets abit twitchy...

Hey, have a read of:

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=717355

and

http://forum.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?10257-Bump-steer-problem-in-DC5R

I'm not sure how entirely accurate the suspension modelling is, but Tom (ChargeR) seems to agree that inverted tie rod ends and steering bracket relocation do the opposite of what you want them to do.

Of course, what camber you have dialled in through your top hats will also affect how the suspension behaves when you drive.

Anyhow, worth a read before forking out some money for parts :D

[Symphorced]

Anyone know a good workshop in Melbourne that knows how to fit Todd's Tie Rods? (Preferably Western Suburbs)
Need to fit it in ASAP :(
Want my 100% wheel alignment back... God damn suspensions.

Give it a shot yourself. RPS13 had a few photos and description of his own install as a bit of a guide.

[SHRUKA]

I can fit for you if you want to travel to S.E suburbs

where abouts are you located? and whats your charge?

[SHRUKA]

Give it a shot yourself. RPS13 had a few photos and description of his own install as a bit of a guide.

Prob gonna have to take it to a local mechanic to get the Todd's installed as I dont have the right tools and confidence.

[viett]

Prob gonna have to take it to a local mechanic to get the Todd's installed as I dont have the right tools and confidence.

Take it to C-Tune near BBC, there's a guy name Phill that works on Fridays I think, he use to own a EP3 aswell.

[viett]

Anyone know what's wrong with my car? When I accelerate it sometimes jerks as if I drop the clutch quickly but I'm not even holding the clutch down.
I just started happening and nothing's change other than the fact that I filled Caltex's 98 instead of my usual v-power?

[UNA91]

Anyone know what's wrong with my car? When I accelerate it sometimes jerks as if I drop the clutch quickly but I'm not even holding the clutch down.
I just started happening and nothing's change other than the fact that I filled Caltex's 98 instead of my usual v-power?

Could be a case of worn motor mounts. Check your drivers side, trans and rear mounts for any cracks or damage on the mounts. If they are damaged, its a good excuse to upgrade to hasports if you haven't already :thumbup:

[viett]

Could be a case of worn motor mounts. Check your drivers side, trans and rear mounts for any cracks or damage on the mounts. If they are damaged, its a good excuse to upgrade to hasports if you haven't already :thumbup:

Nah I'm pretty sure It isn't the engine mounts, I just had hardrace mounts put in about a month ago.

[Symphorced]

Nah I'm pretty sure It isn't the engine mounts, I just had hardrace mounts put in about a month ago.

Make sure the bolts aren't loose.

[integraR]

Take it to C-Tune near BBC, there's a guy name Phill that works on Fridays I think, he use to own a EP3 aswell.

wuut? where?

[SHRUKA]

Take it to C-Tune near BBC, there's a guy name Phill that works on Fridays I think, he use to own a EP3 aswell.

Is he only working on Fridays?

[viett]

wuut? where?

Braybrook College.


Is he only working on Fridays?

I think so, last time I spoke to him he said he only comes and helps out on Fridays.

[MarkO1995]

planning on inspecting a few ep3s in the near future (need to find a good one in sydney that catches my eye first) :) any tips on what i should look out for in them? eg. dc5r engine mounts arent that great (from what i have read).