EP3 Type R

[UNA91]

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).

The infamous steering rack creak (easily fixed with some grease tho, plenty of diys on it). 2nd gear grind/notchy gears/3rd gear pop out or reverse hard to get into (fixed mine by changing to Honda mtf). Drivers side motor mounts splitting (this is weak point that happens often on OEM mounts, best upgrade to aftermarket as it'll just keep happening). Worn clutch bearings. Clutch squeaks which can be fixed with some grease sometimes.

I have a question about brake rotors, does the hub center bore matter? I see that most advertise that it'll fit 02-05 ep3 but I thought the PFL and FL ep3 have differnt centerbores.

[viett]

Turns out I need a fuel pump, mechanic told me to change the whole assembly, any ideas where I can get an aftermarket one? an upgrade would be better than just going back to OEM

[integraR]

Turns out I need a fuel pump, mechanic told me to change the whole assembly, any ideas where I can get an aftermarket one? an upgrade would be better than just going back to OEM

how come you need to replace it so soon isn't your car low km's

anyways
if your not looking at OEM there's bosch or walbro branded ones

[viett]

how come you need to replace it so soon isn't your car low km's

anyways
if your not looking at OEM there's bosch or walbro branded ones

yeah idk on 64,xxx kms probably just unlucky mine gave up so early.

EDIT: Also I'm looking for the whole assembly, is that possible or do I just have to get it off another EP3?

[u mad?]

044

yolo

[stndrd]

Walbro 255 for $165 pick up. LMK

[UNA91]

Sometimes I wish our seats recline with just lever D:

[Perry]

Someone's I wish our seats recline with just lever D:

So agreed to that

[Perry]

Someone's I wish our seats recline with just lever D:

So agreed to that

[aRze]

So agreed to that

Me three!

Any aftermarket bucket seats that have a lever recliner?

[Perry]

I like the lever up at the top like dc5 r sr4s

[UNA91]

Sometimes* stupid phone typo lol

[latinstyle69]

Yeaaaaah haha I wish they would slide forward like stock seats when u want to let someone sit in the back too!!!

[UNA91]

They do slide forward and back tho lol, there's a little lever you gotta pull sideways for drivers side.

least we have an extendable leg rest lol

[latinstyle69]

Haha sorry my bad i meant when we pull the lever for the seat to incline that the seat will slide forward too without having pull another lever :S

[viett]

I changed my fuel pump and that fixed the jerking, also the car feels sooo much smoother now!

But I still have the problem of the car taking long to start up, it sounds like a dead battery but I just changed my battery aswell, any ideas?

Sounds like it's struggling to start up.

[doosra]

I changed my fuel pump and that fixed the jerking, also the car feels sooo much smoother now!

But I still have the problem of the car taking long to start up, it sounds like a dead battery but I just changed my battery aswell, any ideas?

Sounds like it's struggling to start up.

Seems like this car is non stop problems for u..

[charliebrown]

Seems like this car is non stop problems for u..

but its only 64xxx!

[Vvvtec]

but its only 64xxx!

When are the te37's coming?

[CWB]

So it saddens me to report that some *insert swear word here* torched my car on Wednesday night. Waiting to hear back if it might be salvageable from the insurance company and maybe rebirth Jackie Chan into something else. The car is most certainly a write off if not from the fire then from the water from the fire truck. How can there be people in this world that could think that setting fire to someones car is acceptable. SO SO SOOO ANGRY AND SAD ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Any one got any ideas what to do with it depending how much the insurance company want? I have thought about doing a k20a conversion on an eg or something or get an accord euro, use the 2.4 bottom and end build something out of that. But then again, maybe I just let him rest in peace..

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I also have a stock air box and exhaust now, any one have any ideas how much they might be worth?

[charliebrown]

fuarkkk buy it back and sell off enjin

from what ive seen:
stock airboxs go 50-150
exhausts 150-250

[CWB]

fuarkkk buy it back and sell off enjin

from what ive seen:
stock airboxs go 50-150
exhausts 150-250

Ok cool thanks, anyone in need of stock air box or exhaust?

[charliebrown]

Ok cool thanks, anyone in need of stock air box or exhaust?

I did. Just bought an airbox two days ago :(

exhaust be bulky as fuk to post

[charliebrown]

actually, how is the driver side skirt?

[CWB]

errr not sure mate, car got towed to Pickles Auctions. So just waiting to hear back. I wasn't really looking at the side skirts. It was in good condition before the fire so I would imagine it should still be fine.

[mocchi]

shieetttt bad luck man.
def buy it back and resell for parts

[EKVTIR-T]

those fire pics......shit go mate...


do you have any idea who did it,any enemys or..debts?

[LittleDragon^^]

So it saddens me to report that some *insert swear word here* torched my car on Wednesday night. Waiting to hear back if it might be salvageable from the insurance company and maybe rebirth Jackie Chan into something else. The car is most certainly a write off if not from the fire then from the water from the fire truck. How can there be people in this world that could think that setting fire to someones car is acceptable. SO SO SOOO ANGRY AND SAD ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Any one got any ideas what to do with it depending how much the insurance company want? I have thought about doing a k20a conversion on an eg or something or get an accord euro, use the 2.4 bottom and end build something out of that. But then again, maybe I just let him rest in peace..

I also have a stock air box and exhaust now, any one have any ideas how much they might be worth?

Whoa...sorry to hear mate. I'd be all kinds of upset too! People suck sometimes...I hope you get the best possible outcome! :)

[CWB]

No idea mate, I can't think of anyone I have pissed off that much. I do run a car club JDM SA and people often get angry if we block or delete them but I don't think any of them would do it. It is a dog act.

[Perry]

See how much u can buy the car back if you want and part out the rest of the car I guess.

[bluey45]

So it saddens me to report that some *insert swear word here* torched my car on Wednesday night. Waiting to hear back if it might be salvageable from the insurance company and maybe rebirth Jackie Chan into something else. The car is most certainly a write off if not from the fire then from the water from the fire truck. How can there be people in this world that could think that setting fire to someones car is acceptable. SO SO SOOO ANGRY AND SAD ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Any one got any ideas what to do with it depending how much the insurance company want? I have thought about doing a k20a conversion on an eg or something or get an accord euro, use the 2.4 bottom and end build something out of that. But then again, maybe I just let him rest in peace..



I also have a stock air box and exhaust now, any one have any ideas how much they might be worth?

Man that sucks. Sorry to hear this happened to you. Hope they catch who ever did this to your ep3.

[doosra]

Looks like you were selling it so maybe an insurance pay out is better depending on how much its valued

[CWB]

Looks like you were selling it so maybe an insurance pay out is better depending on how much its valued

I guess so, however it isn't how I wanted to see such a unique car go. I really wanted to see someone enjoy it, was truely the best car I've ever owned :(

[charliebrown]

Anyone run mugen engine mounts? not sure if worth the upgrade over OEM but dont wanna go hasport 62a all round as its pricey and vibey as fuk. heard hardrace is kind of inbetween but still firm enough for good feel

Have a few options, still deciding:
- Mugen 3pc + hasport 62a
- Mugen 3pc + innovative 60a
- Hardrace 5pc

Hardrace probably most cost effective at $465 from jdmyard

[Symphorced]

Have a few options, still deciding:
- Mugen 3pc + hasport 62a

I have this but with a 70a. Rattles enough to be able t hear it most of the times, I think 62a and Mugen would be ideal for street car. I had run just Mugen set for about two years and could feel the difference in shifting but not rattles were not noticeable at all.

[UNA91]

I had has port 62a, then wanted more so I changed the inserts to 70a. Acceleration is so much more responsive. Vibes wasn't too bad with the 62a, it's only more apparent when starting up, 70a had a bit more vibration. But with stiffer mounts you'll get more cabin noise or drone

[doosra]

Anyone run mugen engine mounts? not sure if worth the upgrade over OEM but dont wanna go hasport 62a all round as its pricey and vibey as fuk. heard hardrace is kind of inbetween but still firm enough for good feel

Have a few options, still deciding:
- Mugen 3pc + hasport 62a
- Mugen 3pc + innovative 60a
- Hardrace 5pc

Hardrace probably most cost effective at $465 from jdmyard

I'm running the mugen + hasport 62a.. Slight vibration once installed but after driving it in, can hardly feel vibration at all.. Great for street/daily.. No wheel hop anymore...

[charliebrown]

If I can find hasport 62a rear for decent price might go for it. Where did you get yours from? its $170 on ebay for just the one mount

[doosra]

If I can find hasport 62a rear for decent price might go for it. Where did you get yours from? its $170 on ebay for just the one mount

Yeah I bought it off eBay. Think off the same seller but AUD was much stronger when I bought

[UNA91]

Dunno if this is normal or what, but when my cars fully warmed up and idling like at a traffic light, if i tap the accelerator lightly to rev around 1200 1500 rpm it would hang there for for about two seconds or a sec and a half, then dips slightly below the normal idle rpm and goes back to normal. could it be a bad or dirty IACV?

[charliebrown]

Try cleaning the TB and IACV

[viett]

Anyone run mugen engine mounts? not sure if worth the upgrade over OEM but dont wanna go hasport 62a all round as its pricey and vibey as fuk. heard hardrace is kind of inbetween but still firm enough for good feel

Have a few options, still deciding:
- Mugen 3pc + hasport 62a
- Mugen 3pc + innovative 60a
- Hardrace 5pc

Hardrace probably most cost effective at $465 from jdmyard

Hardrace gives a good feel and the vibration is pretty annoying but you get use to it.
AS LONG as you don't have anything loose.
I had a door trim clip snap and hang loose in my door and god it was so fkn irritating.

My advice, don't got Hardrace unless you're planning to track/drag your car, my nativity and immaturity made me believe that I was going to do I/H/E then TODA internals finished off with a K-pro and tune by next H-nats, didn't realize how expensive modding a K series is....

[Symphorced]

My advice, don't got Hardrace unless you're planning to track/drag your car, my nativity and immaturity made me believe that I was going to do I/H/E then TODA internals finished off with a K-pro and tune by next H-nats, didn't realize how expensive modding a K series is....

Doing those mods with decent branded products would be expensive on any car, not just a K-series.

[latinstyle69]

Hey guys, anyone have issues or isit common that the low fuel light comes on when it isn't low (like around 300k mark)? It comes on for a bit driving normal and on a flat road but once the cat sits for awhile it won't come on until after the 400+ mark, it foes t really bother me much but I'm curious to see if its common

[charliebrown]

Hey guys, anyone have issues or isit common that the low fuel light comes on when it isn't low (like around 300k mark)? It comes on for a bit driving normal and on a flat road but once the cat sits for awhile it won't come on until after the 400+ mark, it foes t really bother me much but I'm curious to see if its common

yeah fuel gauge common on ep3s. some people have it turn on with 20L left, some with 10L etc.

[latinstyle69]

yeah fuel gauge common on ep3s. some people have it turn on with 20L left, some with 10L etc.

Ok sweet man thanks

[butterfingers]

yeah fuel gauge common on ep3s. some people have it turn on with 20L left, some with 10L etc.

I've had the light turn on after doing only 250km

Went to refill and the tank only accepted 15L

Dodgey lol

[DreadAngel]

My advice, don't got Hardrace unless you're planning to track/drag your car, my nativity and immaturity made me believe that I was going to do I/H/E then TODA internals finished off with a K-pro and tune by next H-nats, didn't realize how expensive modding a K series is....

Once you start cracking open the engine... It starts getting expensive...

Wait till you go nuts and your engine cost as much as a EP3R then you're getting closer to where I was lolz :P

[stndrd]

Once you start cracking open the engine... It starts getting expensive...

Wait till you go nuts and your engine cost as much as a EP3R then you're getting closer to where I was lolz :P

Or you could just boost it and make double the power for same $$$

[DreadAngel]

Hehehe, I'm not after numbers, if I was then for sure boost it will be my choice.

I've done all my previous cars NA cause I love the sound, feel and the RPMs as it climbs beyond 9k lol

[u mad?]

300na hp ep > 500hp turbo ep


dread angle what did u do to your ep3r engine wise?

[DreadAngel]

Not an EP3R...

But my 4AG spun beyond 10k and put out an awesome ~230hp from 1.6L NA ITB, etc... =P

Full race setup with dry sump :)

[u mad?]

more details, dont care if ep3 thread

[Vvvtec]

lmzo I have a 4agze and sprinter box sitting in my shed, anyone want it haha

[DreadAngel]

more details, dont care if ep3 thread

PM Sent man :)

[PHO]

send pm hear too.

[PHO]

Actually just post list in spam

thank

[viett]

Once you start cracking open the engine... It starts getting expensive...

Wait till you go nuts and your engine cost as much as a EP3R then you're getting closer to where I was lolz :P


Or you could just boost it and make double the power for same $$$

HAHA For a low budget student, how is supercharging it in comparison to the turbo path?

Cost, reliability ect?

[DreadAngel]

Turbo or Supercharge will be around same cost...

Turbo more power though...

Reliability depending how far you want to go...

[viett]

Is supercharging better in any way?

[DreadAngel]

It sounds like you need to research into both Supercharger and Turbocharger to learn the basic characteristics and requirements.

Supercharger Basic:
Superchargers offer linear and immediately usable boost [Roots + Screw].
Superchargers are driven off your engine's crankshaft. This means that they will decrease your engine's ability to output power because of parasitic loss. Unlike a turbo which runs off your engine's exhaust gas.
Superchargers tend to be heavier [Roots + Screw] and output less to a comparative Turbo [All].
Superchargers also tend to emit a whining noise [Usually depends on type] which to some is pleasant and to others a pain in the ear.

Superchargers have 3 types:
Roots-Type - Typically least efficient of the 3, Roots-Type Superchargers force air into the engine in more burst than a continuous flow due to its design. It does however offer instant boost ie does not have the 'lag' associated with Centrifugal Superchargers or Turbos.
Screw-Type [Rotary-Type] - The Screw-Type can be considered an evolution of the Roots-Type by design as the internals are designed to pump air more efficiently and consistently HOWEVER cost more and create a lot more noise comparably. It also does offer instant boost.
Centrifugal-Type - Centrifugal-Type is constructed a little more its behaviour is more like a Turbo in design and therefore in characteristic too ie doesn't provide usable amount of boost immediately.

Check out Google, Jackson Racing, Eaton, Vortech, CAPA, etc for more info on Superchargers.

Check out Google, Garrett [Honeywell] for more info on Turbochargers :)

[stndrd]

Also the torque characteristics are different between the root/screw type vs centrifugal vs turbo. This is something else you need to take into consideration when deciding what you want.

Also in regards to turbos, make sure to research twin scroll and variable vane turbo set ups. This is where turbos become very flexible and can have very quick spool times with gigantic horsepower figures

[viett]

It sounds like you need to research into both Supercharger and Turbocharger to learn the basic characteristics and requirements.

Supercharger Basic:
Superchargers offer linear and immediately usable boost [Roots + Screw].
Superchargers are driven off your engine's crankshaft. This means that they will decrease your engine's ability to output power because of parasitic loss. Unlike a turbo which runs off your engine's exhaust gas.
Superchargers tend to be heavier [Roots + Screw] and output less to a comparative Turbo [All].
Superchargers also tend to emit a whining noise [Usually depends on type] which to some is pleasant and to others a pain in the ear.

Superchargers have 3 types:
Roots-Type - Typically least efficient of the 3, Roots-Type Superchargers force air into the engine in more burst than a continuous flow due to its design. It does however offer instant boost ie does not have the 'lag' associated with Centrifugal Superchargers or Turbos.
Screw-Type [Rotary-Type] - The Screw-Type can be considered an evolution of the Roots-Type by design as the internals are designed to pump air more efficiently and consistently HOWEVER cost more and create a lot more noise comparably. It also does offer instant boost.
Centrifugal-Type - Centrifugal-Type is constructed a little more its behaviour is more like a Turbo in design and therefore in characteristic too ie doesn't provide usable amount of boost immediately.

Check out Google, Jackson Racing, Eaton, Vortech, CAPA, etc for more info on Superchargers.

Check out Google, Garrett [Honeywell] for more info on Turbochargers :)


Also the torque characteristics are different between the root/screw type vs centrifugal vs turbo. This is something else you need to take into consideration when deciding what you want.

Also in regards to turbos, make sure to research twin scroll and variable vane turbo set ups. This is where turbos become very flexible and can have very quick spool times with gigantic horsepower figures

HAHAHA thanks for all the information! really helpful but yeah doubt I would supercharge/turbo any time soon, no coin :(
I just really like the sound of superchargers but turbo seems to be better.

[denrie]

Anyone here willing to swap softer mounts for my Innovative 75a mounts?

[mocchi]

HAHAHA thanks for all the information! really helpful but yeah doubt I would supercharge/turbo any time soon, no coin :(
I just really like the sound of superchargers but turbo seems to be better.

this one cheap man
supercharger noise

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[charliebrown]

this one cheap man
supercharger noise

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nah bro electric superchargers are the new thing

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/Irani/EL-MAIN2.jpg

Once installed, every time you press your gas pedal past 50% pressure, the 31,000 RPM motor in the intake will breathe 3.5 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) of super high pressure air into your engine. With the amazing burst of super pressurized air comes a nice racing sound which lets the entire competition know what to expect. Double the horsepower output of ANY normal air intake system - DYNO guaranteed.

[UNA91]

supercharge around the track, turbo on the strip imo. Imagine going around a bend and then boost kicks in :O i do love the sound of a supercharger whine tho and plan to get mine when i get the coin, if i keep the car long enough that is

[doosra]

supercharge around the track, turbo on the strip imo. Imagine going around a bend and then boost kicks in :O i do love the sound of a supercharger whine tho and plan to get mine when i get the coin, if i keep the car long enough that is


How much do you think it would cost to supercharge?

[DreadAngel]

supercharge around the track, turbo on the strip imo. Imagine going around a bend and then boost kicks in :O i do love the sound of a supercharger whine tho and plan to get mine when i get the coin, if i keep the car long enough that is

You know you can tune and alter setup to change the characteristics so it doesn't come on in one massive hit...

[stndrd]

supercharge around the track, turbo on the strip imo. Imagine going around a bend and then boost kicks in :O i do love the sound of a supercharger whine tho and plan to get mine when i get the coin, if i keep the car long enough that is


Boost by gear my friend :D You need to remember as well that if you are at partial throttle while driving a turbo car, your are not making full boost

[UNA91]

How much do you think it would cost to supercharge?

I've only looked into the Jackson Racing kit and seem em around the 4kish mark D: includes a kpro too. They have a 6psi and a 9psi kit i think..

haha im stil learning about turbos lol, i just know that when sitting in my mates evo... dat feel when boost kicks in>vtec

[integraR]

what's the rough price range for a facelift ep3 civic nowadays?

[PHO]

what's the rough price range for a facelift ep3 civic nowadays?

More you can afford pal





Power of dreams

[Perry]

what's the rough price range for a facelift ep3 civic nowadays?

Here is one for sale
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?177548-Final-price-drop!!2004-facelift-civic-type-r-17-500

[charliebrown]

Here is one for sale
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?177548-Final-price-drop!!2004-facelift-civic-type-r-17-500

Is that James?

[Perry]

Is that James?

Going by his post Yes I think and also Danny's old Facelift EP3 is for sale as well.

[bluey45]

Going by his post Yes I think and also Danny's old Facelift EP3 is for sale as well.

Danny's ep3? I would recognise it as his number plate is one letter from my pre fl EP3.

[Perry]

Danny's ep3? I would recognise it as his number plate is one letter from my pre fl EP3.

Yep spoke with the owner last week I don't think his posted it yet.

[DreadAngel]

I've only looked into the Jackson Racing kit and seem em around the 4kish mark D: includes a kpro too. They have a 6psi and a 9psi kit i think..

haha im stil learning about turbos lol, i just know that when sitting in my mates evo... dat feel when boost kicks in>vtec

Wait till you sit in a K20A with some more aggressive cams/sticks and tune to suit ;)

Might not give you the same force but dear god does it sound and feel gooooddd....

[anton1o]

Long time member, never really a poster haha.. Don't know anything about the Honda scene as ive always been a turbo owner.
Have had my fair share of Japanese imports.. Recently sold my HY34 Gloria and decided to make the step towards a Honda as ive never owned 1 and wouldnt mind something with a little more go to the VIP Cruiser before and after everything i was seeing in Japan and have driven got myself an EP3.

http://liveimages.carpoint.com.au/carpoint/car/private/cp4634190031327343041.jpg

Imported + Compliance being completed by EDGE Motorworks in Melbourne.

http://i.imgur.com/ddUjq6c.jpg

[DreadAngel]

Long time member, never really a poster haha.. Don't know anything about the Honda scene as ive always been a turbo owner.
Have had my fair share of Japanese imports.. Recently sold my HY34 Gloria and decided to make the step towards a Honda as ive never owned 1 and wouldnt mind something with a little more go to the VIP Cruiser before and after everything i was seeing in Japan and have driven got myself an EP3.

[IM]http://liveimages.carpoint.com.au/carpoint/car/private/cp4634190031327343041.jpg[/IMG]

Imported + Compliance being completed by EDGE Motorworks in Melbourne.

[IM]http://i.imgur.com/ddUjq6c.jpg[/IMG]

Congrats on the purchase man! Completely different car to your Y34!

How was the Y34? VQ30DET? or VQ30DD? I always loved the Bippu scene but going too hardcore with it in Australia = Red Canary!!! XD

[anton1o]

Yeah its a big change, but i have this disease where i have to keep changing cars to really experience things.. So even if i loose money i want to really try all variations of cars... My car im building is an S14 with a built SR20 so thats my 'exitement' and money pit should go about 350rwkw... Ive been putting off Hondas and wanted an S2K but then i drove another EP3 that we imported and i was hooked for its price!

You can only get 1 engine combination in a Y34 into Australia and thats the V30DET although i know my importer is going to be doing a RB25 model test car so they may be more popular on the roads once thats all done :)

Yeah alot of my friends wanted me to go all out on it, but i just enjoy my daily cars stock.. Which is what lured me to the EP3R as out of the box its enough for me the S2K factory looks rather boring and needs wheels,suspension,body kit etc... , Ive been to Japan about 4times now and im back in November so have seen alot of different scenes, wish you could do them in aus without defects :(

[DreadAngel]

Yeah its a big change, but i have this disease where i have to keep changing cars to really experience things.. So even if i loose money i want to really try all variations of cars... My car im building is an S14 with a built SR20 so thats my 'exitement' and money pit should go about 350rwkw... Ive been putting off Hondas and wanted an S2K but then i drove another EP3 that we imported and i was hooked for its price!

You can only get 1 engine combination in a Y34 into Australia and thats the V30DET although i know my importer is going to be doing a RB25 model test car so they may be more popular on the roads once thats all done :)

Yeah alot of my friends wanted me to go all out on it, but i just enjoy my daily cars stock.. Which is what lured me to the EP3R as out of the box its enough for me the S2K factory looks rather boring and needs wheels,suspension,body kit etc... , Ive been to Japan about 4times now and im back in November so have seen alot of different scenes, wish you could do them in aus without defects :(

SR20 with 350rwkw... o.O GT35+? Monster Lag?

Ahhh icic, I thought the VQ30DD 'might' make it but I guess not powerful or unique/environmental enough...

Hahaha, but even in Japan now they're slowly cranking it up too unfortunately :( I know one of my friends with a crazy Bippu lost his license and car I believe impounded -_-

[anton1o]

Ahh nah just TD06 20G, with full built engine and E85.. Very doable just need to stretch it out.. Its mainly a chase for big revs and power with a responsive graph over the chase for a dyno figure!
Well id say the DD would make it also, but it also comes down to test cars.. So most likely the 1st Y34 that was brought into aus was chosen to be turbo cause it will sell easier than non turbo atleast.

Yeahhh thats true, i know a friend has his slash plate taken off him and had to go the office to sort it out cause he was coming back from a drift day and the car was railed and the skirts were sometimes hitting the ground =[
Still they do have alot more flexability and police are generally nice enough to understand if the car is 'safe' then however it looks is fine.. I still think cut and shut suspension arms to achieve -20 camber is a bit crazy..

[CivicRacer13]

Hey Guys ran my EP3 down the drags lastnight, got some gopro footage of it enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrDHeDt32Cg

[u mad?]

nice!

[doosra]

Hey Guys ran my EP3 down the drags lastnight, got some gopro footage of it enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrDHeDt32Cg

Nice video... Which cars did u line up against and what was the win/loss?

[CivicRacer13]

Nice video... Which cars did u line up against and what was the win/loss?

1st was an XR6 turbo ute but he blew his diff
2nd run was Ford xr5 mondeo
3rd xr5 mondeo
4th BA XR6

4wins/0 loses that night :)

[doosra]

And u ran a 13.9 on your last run as well..? And all u got is intake right? Good stuff

[CivicRacer13]

And u ran a 13.9 on your last run as well..? And all u got is intake right? Good stuff

Yeah was pretty happy to crack the 13.9s on my last run :) yeah just the intake mate :) stripped some weight too weighed 1268kg with me in it

[u mad?]

what did u remove?

[CivicRacer13]

what did u remove?

Rear cushion = to run the racing harnesses haven't had time to put bak in
Sub/amp
Spare tire
And the boot carpet

[DreadAngel]

Ahh nah just TD06 20G, with full built engine and E85.. Very doable just need to stretch it out.. Its mainly a chase for big revs and power with a responsive graph over the chase for a dyno figure!
Well id say the DD would make it also, but it also comes down to test cars.. So most likely the 1st Y34 that was brought into aus was chosen to be turbo cause it will sell easier than non turbo atleast.

Yeahhh thats true, i know a friend has his slash plate taken off him and had to go the office to sort it out cause he was coming back from a drift day and the car was railed and the skirts were sometimes hitting the ground =[
Still they do have alot more flexability and police are generally nice enough to understand if the car is 'safe' then however it looks is fine.. I still think cut and shut suspension arms to achieve -20 camber is a bit crazy..

Oni Camber!!!

[charliebrown]

Need some clarification bogs

I plan to lower with coilovers around 2" with only natural camber, no camber bolts and want to be able to zero toe. Looking at purchasing a pair of Todd's tie rods. Is this used in combination with inverted tie rod ends or do I just use the stock tie rod ends? I'm assuming with stock tie rod ends, the tie rods will still sit angled and put strain on the steering rack.

Forget about roll centre adjusters? this shit doing my head in. dreadangel pls

[stndrd]

Todd's tie rods and a rack relocation bracket is all you need. I will chase up what brand the rack bracket is

[Perry]

Todd's tie rods and a rack relocation bracket is all you need. I will chase up what brand the rack bracket is

Are you referring to Akon (spelling) bracket?

[UNA91]

There was a guy from clubrsx who was making the steering brackets, 0857 was his username. You can try emailing him: dc5jdm@yahoo.com. I was gonna buy one 2 years ago but was a bit skeptical back then whether the effects could justify the price for just a metal bracket. Tegiwa also makes one i believe.

[LD_Mart]

Just wondering if anyone on here has sold an EP3 and whats the average time it takes to sell one.
Ive had literally no interest in my one, had a 2 calls and a few texts but only one real person come inspect it.
Is there a lack of interest for EP3's now?
Mine is in such good condition, reasonable KM's, Serviced, reasonable priced, all the right things.
Just weird that i dont even get any phone calls

[Perry]

Just wondering if anyone on here has sold an EP3 and whats the average time it takes to sell one.
Ive had literally no interest in my one, had a 2 calls and a few texts but only one real person come inspect it.
Is there a lack of interest for EP3's now?
Mine is in such good condition, reasonable KM's, Serviced, reasonable priced, all the right things.
Just weird that i dont even get any phone calls

How much are you selling it?
Maybe your selling at the wrong time unless its priced similar to dc5r's?

[LD_Mart]

How much are you selling it?
Maybe your selling at the wrong time unless its priced similar to dc5r's?

15,990ono
yeh probs just a hard time to sell a car, its a pretty specific market but was hoping to have more interest in it.
Theres only 3 cheaper in sydney and one has no air con, the other 2 have more kms and are only 15,500

[doosra]

15,990ono
yeh probs just a hard time to sell a car, its a pretty specific market but was hoping to have more interest in it.
Theres only 3 cheaper in sydney and one has no air con, the other 2 have more kms and are only 15,500

Yea I've been monitoring car sales just to know how easy it is to sell but seems like its quiet tough at the moment and value is dropping... And since I've spent so much on mods, I may as well keep it for a while until they get fairly cheap that there's lots more interest

[charliebrown]

way too many shitty EP3s out there ruining the market

most buyers dont even care about accident history or genuine kms anymore

was trying to sell my daily for a long time. kept having people tell me they can buy a sportivo for the same price. told them to stop wasting my time and buy it then.

just be patient, if your car is actually clean, hopefully someone will appreciate it and pay top dollar

[Adam_NA]

Hi, I bought an EP3 last week, got delivered today :)


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Adam_NAclubman/Civic/0FEBCF57-BB82-455B-9530-E91451215D41-6251-000008073086B79D_zps6aea797a.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Adam_NAclubman/Civic/3F39E3F6-377F-4A5E-9AB7-E7E6655F8D5B-6251-000008073EC2CBE3_zps3d4837b1.jpg


I bought it from my brother, he had only had it for a few months but reckoned it was the most fun car he's owned.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/74901_406155249504961_356065699_n.jpg





Unfortunately the reason I was able to buy it from him was that someone smashed one of the back windows a couple of weeks ago and torched it :(

Looks like it was mainly the seat fabric in the back that went up, luckily the fire brigade got there about two minutes after a guy walking his dog noticed it was on fire. A lot of the interior plastics are toast, rear seat is stuffed and most of the fabric on the back of the Recaros, plus some of the front fabric, windscreen cracked from heat and some of the thin plastic bits in the front warped a bit, the cup holder next to the drivers door is completely melted for some reason when it was nowhere near the fire haha.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Adam_NAclubman/Civic/C358EC2D-8CE4-484C-9A0C-810F674EFEEA-6251-000008074B623272_zps1eefe148.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Adam_NAclubman/Civic/0EA91B54-EC0B-495A-98A1-AF9D3D97878C-6251-00000807522132FB_zps25652811.jpg


I've given it a scrub inside today, I think a lot of the undamaged panels will need a bit more elbow grease to get smoke stains out. That might not be a huge deal though because it was deemed a total loss, so I can't reregister it anyway.

I do have a plan though... Obviously the chances of finding an EP3 shell with a dead motor are kind of slim, so I'll have to put the K20A in something else. My heart kind of wants an EK, but everyone has one of them. Same with DC2 and DC5 Integras, plus I'm kind of after something that won't attract too much attention these days, I've had imports pretty much constantly the last ten years. I was thinking about finding a nice straight manual Accord Euro, my brother had one a few years ago and it was a nice car, very nice interior, and I could use the engine to turn it into a replica Accord Euro-R, I haven't really seen that done here before, or I could use the head to have a Euro with a Frankenstein. I'm not sure how you'd go trying to use the Civic box and LSD in the wider Accord though, whether the Accord driveshafts would work or if it would need custom ones etc, plus the chances of being able to use everything else like the suspension and brakes might be low.

Then it hit me... If I use an Australian delivered EU-1 5 door, I'd basically be using a slightly longer EP3, and as such pretty much everything ought to fit in it. A bit of research seems to suggest that the entire subframe can go from the EP3 into an EU-1 and pretty much the only thing that needs changing is I believe the gearbox mount because the K series and D series rotate in opposite directions and therefore sit on opposite sides of the engine bay, but it should be easy enough to cut it out and buy a new one from the US, or possibly cut the one out of the EP3 and use that, I'm not entirely sure yet. I should also be able to pretty much bolt the suspension and brakes straight in, I think I'd just have to swap the looms and might be able to get away with extending the exhaust for the longer EU-1... I've got the standard exhaust from the EP3 and also a custom one from Exhaust Technology thats only a couple of months old, they look like theres not a lot of stuff protruding under the car for the exhaust to bend around, so adding a few inches in the middle might work.

As well as using all the mechanicals, I'm hoping I can also use the front and rear bumper extensions, the front grille, hopefully the mirrors and the centre console which somehow doesn't seem to have any heat related damage which is great because I don't think the EU-1 has anything down between the seats aside from the handbrake. Its a pity the sideskirts won't fit though :(

Hopefully I should end up with something like this

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Adam_NAclubman/Civic/ausdelconvertedside_zpsb8084ca1.jpg

Which looks a lot better than the standard EU-1.


I'm hoping to get cracking on this in November, I've got a lot of uni work to do before then, and once thats done I need to pull the turbo kit, coilovers etc out of my MX5 Clubman so I can sell it and all its parts so I won't feel guilty about building the Civic. I've sunk a lot of time and money into the MX5 but I've barely driven it in the last few years so... time to go

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Adam_NAclubman/MX5/SSR%20Mk2/P9090037.jpg

I've also got a mint DR30 Skyline, but thats staying, I like the idea of having two of the most interesting 2 litre 4 cylinder engines to have come out of Japan, with the FJ20ET and the K20A

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/57955_346363585453367_1659911129_n.jpg


Can't wait to feel some NA throttle response :)

[NightRyder]

Adam, good luck with the project man, would be interested to see the progress and the final frankenstein...

But most importantly, finish your uni work first. :)

[LD_Mart]

Out of interest sake, does an aussie EU front bumper fit on EP3. Obviously the front spoiler doesn't come on an EU bumper but can you just attach it later?

[viett]

If you plan on parting out the car, letme know yeah?

And I think the previous owner also posted on this thread, so unfortunate :(

[u mad?]

just part it out and make some dosh

[Adam_NA]

I have plenty of dosh lol. I know I could make a couple of grand parting it out but I'd like to have a car thats comfortable, reliable and fun for once, and hatchbacks seem to be just about the only cars that have enough headroom for me. My head is against the hardtop in the MX5 even with half the foam cut out of the seat, I have to tilt it to the side to fit in the DR30 and I pretty much can't fit in dads NSXR, even Falcons and other cars that you think ought to have some room aren't great, but hatches pretty much always fit for some reason. I had Jap import Charades for a while, a GTti and a Detomaso and then later a locally delivered 5 door G102 hatch that had the bigger engine from an Applause fitted, thats the car that I miss the most, and I think if I do this it will have the same things I liked about that, just be a lot faster, sharper and nicer inside (although I think EU's are only about half as nice inside as EP3's).

I'm half thinking about a FD2R replica because the FD2 Sport was sold here with a cooking spec K20 so it would be realllly easy to stick the one I have in it, but they're not a hatchback and they're still about twice the price of an EU

[UNA91]

how bout a k20 in an old mini cooper :D

[Adam_NA]

Ha, I'm not that keen to meet my maker haha

[Vvvtec]

That engine belongs in no other chassis than a DC2R :)

[EKVTIR-T]

That engine belongs in no other chassis than a MR-S :)

word. :thumbsup:


http://s15.postimg.org/uahoexxez/image.jpg

[Vvvtec]

Honda chassis numpty

[Perry]

Out of interest sake, does an aussie EU front bumper fit on EP3. Obviously the front spoiler doesn't come on an EU bumper but can you just attach it later?

I always thought it will fit.

[charliebrown]

Quick question guys. Is the one with the silver (most bottom in pic) the front mount?

http://www.hard-race.com.au/image/cache/data/DC5EP3/HR6676-320x320.jpg

[u mad?]

That engine belongs in no other chassis than a DC2R :)

yyeahh kunt

[mocchi]

yea cb thats the front mount
cbauto whats going on in hear
good info hear guise

regards,

sean.

[Adam_NA]

....... MR-S would be pretty damn cool with a K20A

[EKVTIR-T]

....... MR-S would be pretty damn cool with a K20Aits a deadly combo

can decimate on the touge and circuit

[mocchi]

elise better.

[DreadAngel]

its a deadly combo

can decimate on the touge and circuit

Even with just the 2ZZ, the TPS MR2 killed it in the Touge 200 on BM's HV.

Half-Way's ZZW30 showed how fast a MR2 with a K20A is [till it had a mechanical issue]


elise better.

VEMAC RD200 better :)

[stndrd]

VEMAC RD200 better :)

Jaydee Quantam is the best K powered vehicle :P

[Vvvtec]

Jaydee Quantam is the best K powered vehicle :P

+9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

Half a million doll hairs though, bit exxy lol

[stndrd]

And if i had that half million i would buy one without thinking, tho i would get it without rotrex as i would fit a GT3076R twin scroll to it

[EKVTIR-T]

you would honestly buy one?

[Vvvtec]

If i was multi millionaire for sure, closest thing to an f1 car on the road

Stndrd - why? Lol 800hp with na feel

Turbo yh nh no thnx

[stndrd]

Im not a fan of superchargers. Turbo technology is too good these days to bother with superchargers, plus i love the feel of snapping necks when you come on boost and having an external wastegate screaming as you slide along

[Vvvtec]

Not sure if serious :/ Supercharger tech has come equally as far man.

Jaydee has pumped hundreds of thousand of dollars of rnd into that quantum twin s/c setup. To remove that and bolt on a turbo would be sacrilege in this particular circumstance lol.

[EKVTIR-T]

you should tell that to bugatti,pagani,koenigsegg,nissan,porsche,bmw etc. then :D

[Vvvtec]

you should tell that to bugatti,pagani,koenigsegg,nissan,porsche,bmw etc. then :D

Lol quantum is faster than all of those :D

[integraR]

Im not a fan of superchargers. Turbo technology is too good these days to bother with superchargers, plus i love the feel of snapping necks when you come on boost and having an external wastegate screaming as you slide along

so are you fitting this set up into an ep3r

[u mad?]

Lol quantum is faster than all of those :Dsnaaapppppp

[PHO]

oOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO!!!!

[EKVTIR-T]

snaaapppppphow is it snap..? do you know what "car' theyre talking about?

its a go cart basically...


my point was aimed at the turbo hating..

that quantum would be even faster with a good turbo :zip:

[Vvvtec]

how is it snap..? do you know what "car' theyre talking about?

its a go cart basically...


my point was aimed at the turbo hating..

that quantum would be even faster with a good turbo :zip:

For goodness sake

Read my post, read all the words

I said in the particular circumstance of the jaydee quantum twin rotrex setup

'turbo hating', pls. Im not doubting turbocharging whatsoever, youd have to be a special type of person to do that.

Im saying the quantum as a whole unit has been put together with a mammoth amount of rnd with that particular combination.

[UNA91]

lols now adam_na is spoilt with choices... >.>

[Adam_NA]

Haha, I've done sports cars already, after something practical for the first time in a loooong time


Besides, I'd go a Light Car Company Rocket if I had free reign....


Has anyone seen an EU thats been fitted out with an EP3 conversion? I'd like to be able to see that someone else has managed to use everything... theoretically I know it should pretty much all fall into place but....

[Perry]

Haha, I've done sports cars already, after something practical for the first time in a loooong time


Besides, I'd go a Light Car Company Rocket if I had free reign....


Has anyone seen an EU thats been fitted out with an EP3 conversion? I'd like to be able to see that someone else has managed to use everything... theoretically I know it should pretty much all fall into place but....

I remember someone in Thailand has done it ages ago it was from the auto Salon Mag.

[Adam_NA]

Cool, I'll have to google harder

[Perry]

If I can find the mag ill post it's sitting with at parents place.

[stndrd]

so are you fitting this set up into an ep3r

I had a customer who was wanting to turbo his EP3R, but his circumstances have changed. Still looking for someone who is keen to do it and they will get a special package if they mention this post and go ahead with it

[Perry]

Wish I had the spare funds for a turbo kit .

[Symphorced]

I had a customer who was wanting to turbo his EP3R, but his circumstances have changed. Still looking for someone who is keen to do it and they will get a special package if they mention this post and go ahead with it

Wasn't far from going ahead with it too!

For anyone looking to go forced induction in a K series - Josh is the man to speak to.

[DreadAngel]

Jaydee Quantam is the best K powered vehicle :P

More of a kit car than an actual car no?

I'd rather a Radical SR8 RX or a Lotus 340R w/ K20A swap hahaha

[viett]

Hey guys my cars a Pre-facelift, I was thinking of getting face lift lights, would it swap straight in or are the front bumpers different? Anyone know where I could get some face lift headlights, 2nd hand would be sweet as long as they're good condition.

[bluey45]

Hey guys my cars a Pre-facelift, I was thinking of getting face lift lights, would it swap straight in or are the front bumpers different? Anyone know where I could get some face lift headlights, 2nd hand would be sweet as long as they're good condition.

I used to have face lift projectors on my prefacelift ep3. They fit right in perfectly no modifications needed. Direct swap. The only thing is you may need new bulbs as the face lift projectors have a separate Hi and low beam.

[Wiz Khalifa]

Hey guys looking at buying a ep3. Would you recommend buying for a dealer and if so what are some reputable dealers? or am i better off buying from a private seller.

[bluey45]

Hey guys looking at buying a ep3. Would you recommend buying for a dealer and if so what are some reputable dealers? or am i better off buying from a private seller.

Will it be black and yellow? :p

[EKVTIR-T]

Hey guys looking at buying a ep3. Would you recommend buying for a dealer and if so what are some reputable dealers? or am i better off buying from a private seller.which state are you in?

avoid edwardlees if nsw

[Wiz Khalifa]

which state are you in?

avoid edwardlees if nsw

yeah should of stated that, im in nsw.

[Perry]

Hey guys looking at buying a ep3. Would you recommend buying for a dealer and if so what are some reputable dealers? or am i better off buying from a private seller.

Where are you located and how much you want to spend?

[Wiz Khalifa]

Im near liverpool, and im looking to spend 17-19k

[Perry]

Im near liverpool, and im looking to spend 17-19k

There is a active member here is selling a preface lift model in the car sales section.

[Wiz Khalifa]

There is a active member here is selling a preface lift model in the car sales section.

Looking for something with lower KMS and the interior from pictures doesn't look like the best condition

[Perry]

Looking for something with lower KMS and the interior from pictures doesn't look like the best condition

Have you tried neg on price? there is a facelift one as well. if your looking for low k's and cheap i suggest try IMG, keep in the the k's on the dash might not reflect the acutally k's on the engine as the cluster might have been swap by someone from Japan.

[Wiz Khalifa]

Have you tried neg on price? there is a facelift one as well. if your looking for low k's and cheap i suggest try IMG, keep in the the k's on the dash might not reflect the acutally k's on the engine as the cluster might have been swap by someone from Japan.

Is there anyway to really be sure the kms shown are really the real kms the engine has done? As it will be my first car bought i don't want to dive into this and make the wrong decision or buy a car which is going to cost me alot due to repairs ect.

[Symphorced]

Is there anyway to really be sure the kms shown are really the real kms the engine has done? As it will be my first car bought i don't want to dive into this and make the wrong decision or buy a car which is going to cost me alot due to repairs ect.

No way of telling. All it takes is a simple cluster swap unfortunately.

Come down to Melbourne and buy mine. :p

[stndrd]

^^^ This. very good car

[EKVTIR-T]

what about auction grade sheet?

[Perry]

Is there anyway to really be sure the kms shown are really the real kms the engine has done? As it will be my first car bought i don't want to dive into this and make the wrong decision or buy a car which is going to cost me alot due to repairs ect.

Not really, I've only heard experiences via members here which got their cars from IMG which comes with warranty, or try the ones are sold here. If your worried about problems mechanically take it a mechanic to get the car look ever first before making a decision.

[DreadAngel]

what about auction grade sheet?

Auction Grade Sheet is only one of many factors.

Remember a lot of the ks are changed prior to being put on sale or before being put on auction.

[EKVTIR-T]

hmm true but I trust jdm people more than westerner

they have more honour

[DreadAngel]

hmm true but I trust jdm people more than westerner

they have more honour

Same, I trust most of them more than Westerners till I get to the dock workers and car sales people when they DON'T SELL TO THEIR OWN...

[charliebrown]

Auction Grade Sheet is only one of many factors.

Remember a lot of the ks are changed prior to being put on sale or before being put on auction.

Auction sheet is way too easy to photoshop as it's on plain white paper.

Deregistration certificate lists the last 2 roadworthies. So for a fresh import this year it would list the KMs for 2009 and 2011. Not saying that these can't be forged, i'm sure there are dodgy japanese workers in these parts that will do it for a pretty dime and dodgy dealers in Aus may be using them.

Too many dirty hands along the way

[DreadAngel]

Deregistration certificate lists the last 2 roadworthies. So for a fresh import this year it would list the KMs for 2009 and 2011. Not saying that these can't be forged, i'm sure there are dodgy japanese workers in these parts that will do it for a pretty dime and dodgy dealers in Aus may be using them.

Too many dirty hands along the way

Yeah man... Like Imports made 20yrs ago having travelled a reported 50,000kms... All of them :O

[charliebrown]

poor greenek guy. bought the lemon lol broken seat and now radiator crapped itself. was only genuine 80000km!

[EKVTIR-T]

seat and rad not rly lemon

lemon would be major issue,chassis or engine

[Wiz Khalifa]

Not really, I've only heard experiences via members here which got their cars from IMG which comes with warranty, or try the ones are sold here. If your worried about problems mechanically take it a mechanic to get the car look ever first before making a decision.

Thanks alot for all your help! ill give IMG a call and continue looking around

[Perry]

Thanks alot for all your help! ill give IMG a call and continue looking around

Ask for Gavin.

[uniqlo]

Highly recommend Gavin @ IMG!

[bluey45]

Ask for Gavin.

Yeah. I dealt with Gavin when I got my EP3. Top bloke.

[greenek]

Anyone know where I can get a radiator? New or used. Budget $500. Even parts seperate ok. I need a toptank.

[bluey45]

Anyone know where I can get a radiator? New or used. Budget $500. Even parts seperate ok. I need a toptank.

What happen? Your rad broke?

[Perry]

Anyone know where I can get a radiator? New or used. Budget $500. Even parts seperate ok. I need a toptank.

There is a guy selling a wreck on the for sale section SKRMN i think thats the user name honestly with the labour invloved if your taking it to a mechanic you might as well buy a new one.

[UNA91]

I got my car with kpro tuned today, does 187.6hp atw sound about right? It sounds abit low to me... how are the rsx's in the US claming 200-ish hp with just an intake? Mods are mugen intake, plm headers and custom 70mm catback.

[Vvvtec]

I got my car with kpro tuned today, does 187.6hp atw sound about right? It sounds abit low to me... how are the rsx's in the US claming 200-ish hp with just an intake? Mods are mugen intake, plm headers and custom 70mm catback.

138kw

USA numbers cant be compared to ours, they are always 20-30hp higher than ours for some reason.

Who tuned it? It's not bad, probably a little conservative. The most important thing is, does it feel better to drive?

[charliebrown]

That does sound a bit low. Those bolt ons should already be netting around 180hp without a tune. Would be expecting at least 195-200+ with

[Vvvtec]

Stock PRB manifold and throttle body?

[Wiz Khalifa]

Does anyone here use their ep3 as their daily drive? too and from work ect?

[UNA91]

138kw

USA numbers cant be compared to ours, they are always 20-30hp higher than ours for some reason.

Who tuned it? It's not bad, probably a little conservative. The most important thing is, does it feel better to drive?

Varun at 101 Motorsport did the tuning on a Dyno Dynamics Dynameter. Was recommended them by a few people. It does feel a lot more smoother and responsive, and gear changes are alot more smoother now too; but when flooring it all the way to redline, the response seems abit flat and revs climbs abit slower than stock? Maybe i'm not used to the smoothed vtec crossover :confused: Vtec is set at 5400rpm.

stock intake manifold and TB

[doosra]

Does anyone here use their ep3 as their daily drive? too and from work ect?

Yeap, why u ask?

[tomolicious]

Hey guys was wondering if anyone knows if an eu3 rhs Fender on ep3

[stndrd]

101 Motorsports in QLD? They know what they are doing as they helped build Mighty Mouse.

Dont get caught up on the numbers. Alot of variables involved when it comes to dyno figures (ramp rates, location of IAT, tyre profile, tyre pressure, how hard they strapped it down)

[LD_Mart]

Does anyone here use their ep3 as their daily drive? too and from work ect?

I did it, in peak hour traffic both ways

[UNA91]

101 Motorsports in QLD? They know what they are doing as they helped build Mighty Mouse.

Dont get caught up on the numbers. Alot of variables involved when it comes to dyno figures (ramp rates, location of IAT, tyre profile, tyre pressure, how hard they strapped it down)

Yeah those guys, they have some impressive cars in the garage! Was just hoping to break into the 190-200hp mark.

This might be a noob question but looking at my dynosheet, what is that spike around the 4400 rpm mark? Is that where they just floored it for the dyno? Cause up until 5200rpm-ish it looks like its sorta hesitating to climb up? :S Looking at other poeples dyno, most of them just look pretty linear all the way to the top

And if the bottom dotted line is the torque curve, doesn't that seem abit low too? (not that we had much in the first place)

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/6485/q0cg.jpg

[stndrd]

What mods are on the car?

[Vvvtec]

hmmm yeah 125lb of torque does seem a little low

[UNA91]

Mods are mugen intake, custom 70mm cat back and plm/kiddracing headers, maybe the torque explains why my car feels sorta flat when I do a 3rd gear pull.

The tune is also left in open loop, would that mean anything, since I thought after tune it's usually switched back to closed?

[viett]

Hey guys, I was just wondering if PFL Civic Vi's (EU3) are interchangeable with PFL EP3R, just the bumper and side fender? And will a EP3R grill fit into a EU3 bumper?

[UNA91]

Hey guys, I was just wondering if PFL Civic Vi's (EU3) are interchangeable with PFL EP3R, just the bumper and side fender? And will a EP3R grill fit into a EU3 bumper?

iirc the eu3 grill is moulded with the bumper. I've seen an ep3 with an eu3 bumper but I'm not sure of it's a straight swap.

[charliebrown]

iirc the eu3 grill is moulded with the bumper. I've seen an ep3 with an eu3 bumper but I'm not sure of it's a straight swap.

This is a PFL EP3 with PFL EU3 bumper i think?

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5632659639319304059.jpg?height=700&aspect=FitWithinNoPad&width=1050

[UNA91]

^yea lol thats the one i see driving around

[charliebrown]

Opinion on Spoon progressive springs? Not that popular over here aye. Been searching everywhere for a set as they're discontinued, was able to find one, but its a bit pricey, close to $500 delivered

[Vvvtec]

theyre brilliant

[latinstyle69]

Opinion on Spoon progressive springs? Not that popular over here aye. Been searching everywhere for a set as they're discontinued, was able to find one, but its a bit pricey, close to $500 delivered

I've been trying to look for them too!!

[charliebrown]

I've been trying to look for them too!!

i got the last set m8 ;) found one shop in japan that still had a set keke

[latinstyle69]

i got the last set m8 ;) found one shop in japan that still had a set keke

Whaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?! Sheeeeeiiiiiit that's awesome, how r they?

[LD_Mart]

Hey guys, I was just wondering if PFL Civic Vi's (EU3) are interchangeable with PFL EP3R, just the bumper and side fender? And will a EP3R grill fit into a EU3 bumper?

What about if you put a EU3 FL front bumper on a PFL EP3. Would that fit and would you be able to change the grill?

[butterfingers]

yeah should of stated that, im in nsw.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?178401-2002-Civic-Type-R-CW
=]

[Perry]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?178401-2002-Civic-Type-R-CW
=]

Happy to buy the calipers off ya =)

[butterfingers]

Happy to buy the calipers off ya =)

id be more than happy to part out, except the next guy who buys the car whole wont have front calipers. derp


ill mention no part outs in the ad, thanks for reminding me lol

[bluey45]

id be more than happy to part out, except the next guy who buys the car whole wont have front calipers. derp


ill mention no part outs in the ad, thanks for reminding me lol

Lol. You can always swap the calipers with Perry and cash your way. :p

[viett]

What about if you put a EU3 FL front bumper on a PFL EP3. Would that fit and would you be able to change the grill?

That's a great idea but I like the PFL look more.

[charliebrown]

That's a great idea but I like the PFL look more.

what happened to your car anyway. didnt you just get it recently

[viett]

what happened to your car anyway. didnt you just get it recently

oh nah my mates and I are thinking of buying an ep3 with front end cosmetic damage to track it, we agreed on PFL since it's cheaper and looks better. (Our opinion)

[baby_phantom]

do crv tie end rods fit ep3's?

If so what model crv and anyone have any product codes?

thanks

[stienerv2]

id be more than happy to part out, except the next guy who buys the car whole wont have front calipers. derp


ill mention no part outs in the ad, thanks for reminding me lol

Hmm..... buddyclub header LOL.

Airwalker still havent arrive yet?

[butterfingers]

Hmm..... buddyclub header LOL.

Airwalker still havent arrive yet?

yea its arrived lol havent put it on yet, but taken deposit.

[Perry]

Ohh so the car is pending already woow congrats

[butterfingers]

Ohh so the car is pending already woow congrats

yea perry, sry couldnt work anything out on the spoon calipers.

maybe ask tim?

[stndrd]

Or buy an ATS BBK off me Perry :P

[Perry]

yea perry, sry couldnt work anything out on the spoon calipers.

maybe ask tim?

Tim???????

[Perry]

Or buy an ATS BBK off me Perry :P

ummmmm tempting tempting

[bluey45]

Tim???????

Symphorced?

[Symphorced]

Symphorced?

Sold my calipers before I even had a part out thread up lol.

[bluey45]

Sold my calipers before I even had a part out thread up lol.

Thats quick!

[charliebrown]

Anyone can pls hook me up with the JDM EP3 service manual? :)

[Symphorced]

Anyone can pls hook me up with the JDM EP3 service manual? :)

Don't think there is one.

Either use USDM EP3 Si manual or the AUDM DC5 manual. You should find most things in them two.

[dnapol]

I'm in need of an airwalker lip for my daily spec ep3 bar. Rep or Genuine, where to go for cheapest ??

[charliebrown]

Drivers side door actuator carked itself, anyone changed theirs and has correct part number? Not sure if it's the same as the passenger USDM Si (72155-S5A-003)

[Icebox]

Anyone got a Wrecked EP3??? lol im looking for a Passenger Door~~

[RPS.13]

Drivers side door actuator carked itself, anyone changed theirs and has correct part number? Not sure if it's the same as the passenger USDM Si (72155-S5A-003)

I was looking into the same part a while ago, I ended up getting an aftermarket actuator installed instead. Coz I was having a hard time sourcing the correct OEM replacement for cheap. Worked out slighltly cheaper than buying a OEM one.

From memory the US ones would have the actuator on the left side door, meaning the right side one you buy doesn't have the actuator mechanism in it. I can't remember the correct part numer for our ones sorry. Some of the ones I found did have the mechanism on the correct side but all of them didn't ship to AUS.

[charliebrown]

I was looking into the same part a while ago, I ended up getting an aftermarket actuator installed instead. Coz I was having a hard time sourcing the correct OEM replacement for cheap. Worked out slighltly cheaper than buying a OEM one.

From memory the US ones would have the actuator on the left side door, meaning the right side one you buy doesn't have the actuator mechanism in it. I can't remember the correct part numer for our ones sorry. Some of the ones I found did have the mechanism on the correct side but all of them didn't ship to AUS.

Aftermarket like jaycar or something? I was gonna get streeter to order from honda jap n send it over, guessing it won't be too exxy and id rather straight fit

[stienerv2]

i dont recommend to get oem actuators. Honda actuators for cars during our period will tend to fail. My passenger side fail first and short after my driver side did also.

[doosra]

i dont recommend to get oem actuators. Honda actuators for cars during our period will tend to fail. My passenger side fail first and short after my driver side did also.

Where did u get your replacement from and how much?

[charliebrown]

Just got a mongoose actuator fitted $100. Would probably be like $30 if you bought it online and did it yourself

[charliebrown]

Anyone in melb selling a catback atm? Looking at J's racing 60RS or a toda dolphin tip. Mugen is too quiet, not enough snapping necks

[mocchi]

Anyone in melb selling a catback atm? Looking at J's racing 60RS or a toda dolphin tip. Mugen is too quiet, not enough snapping necks

fuking lol need more cement m8
open header bro

[PHO]

Ballin

[Adam_NA]

Anyone got a Wrecked EP3??? lol im looking for a Passenger Door~~


Yep. I don't have time to do anything to it till mid November though, and I'd have no idea how to package and send a door interstate

[Perry]

Yep. I don't have time to do anything to it till mid November though, and I'd have no idea how to package and send a door interstate

Icebox can take the door Ill take the central locking system if that's the case???, I was about to ask your bro to sell me the shell so I can use for track purpose.

[CivicRacer13]

Does anyone here use their ep3 as their daily drive? too and from work ect?

Yep daily driven

[Adam_NA]

Icebox can take the door Ill take the central locking system if that's the case???, I was about to ask your bro to sell me the shell so I can use for track purpose.

... I'm planning on using the suspension, brakes, mirrors and some of the front panels, but if you're planning on replacing that sort of stuff anyway it'd be a good way to see it getting some use instead of going to Sims Metal

[DreadAngel]

Anyone in melb selling a catback atm? Looking at J's racing 60RS or a toda dolphin tip. Mugen is too quiet, not enough snapping necks

You after new or used mun? =P

If new can help you out ;)

[charliebrown]

You after new or used mun? =P

If new can help you out ;)

haha used bro. new j's racing is like $1400 shipped. fuk dat

[UNA91]

Just saw an aventador echoing through the city. The sound is unreal irl, I think I'm gonna sell my ep3 for one...

[bluey45]

Just saw an aventador echoing through the city. The sound is unreal irl, I think I'm gonna sell my ep3 for one...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/07/ejasadub.jpg
Saw this in the city the other day.

[MarkO1995]

just purchased an ep3 over the weekend and would like to know a good mechanic/workshop that are experienced with hondas or ep3.

probs do the services after myself or local mechanic but for first service under my ownership i want to take precautions.

[Perry]

just purchased an ep3 over the weekend and would like to know a good mechanic/workshop that are experienced with hondas or ep3.

probs do the services after myself or local mechanic but for first service under my ownership i want to take precautions.

Congrats on the purchase which state are you from?

[stndrd]

If you are in Melbourne give me a call. If you are in NSW, give James @ Extreme Project World a call

[bluey45]

Congrats on the purchase which state are you from?

If you are in nsw, dede at top one is good too. Used to service my ep3 there.

[EP3TYPER]

My Ep, might be for sale soon :(

[latinstyle69]

Yeaaah I'm starting to get a little rattle annoying

[latinstyle69]

Btw what engine mounts would u guys recommend

[UNA91]

I've noticed a very faint squeaking sound coming from the passenger side suspension, not sure if its the actual coilover or maybe one of the links or swaybar bushings need lubing/replacing. I can just hear it if i stand on the door sill and shake the car, but when going over bumps slowly I can hear it just over the exhaust... It doesn't sound like the steering rack creak (i've had it numerous times) so i dont think thats it.

[bluey45]

Btw what engine mounts would u guys recommend

I had mugen mounts on mine. But there are hasport, J's Racing to name a couple. Depends on your preference.

[stienerv2]

What dash rattle?

[MarkO1995]

Congrats on the purchase which state are you from?

im from sydney. bought it off a guy on OH

[viett]

Btw what engine mounts would u guys recommend

I got hardrace in my car, noticeable difference; and the vibration is noticeable as well so yeah If you don't mind a slight vibration then go hardrace

[fh93]

One thing that is annoying on most EP3's is that notorious dash ratte. Doing my head in lol

I HAVE THIS ****ING RATTLE TOO...in my dc5r though. It went away for like 2 days when i took off the plastics above and below the steering column and now its back. I herd putting foam between plastic panels and steering column can help.