EP3 Type R

[MarkO1995]

currently have innovative engine mounts. heaps of vibration when car is idle

[UNA91]

Most of my rattle came from my a pillars vibrating against the center console which some felt tape dampened it up good. I also have hasports 60a mounts with 70a in the rear and vibrations were not as bad as i thought. i also raised the idle slightly with kpro which got rid of a heap of NVH in the car.

[viett]

Hey guys, would 245/40/17 tyres fit on our stock EP3 wheels?

[charliebrown]

Will J's racing C304R axleback bolt to mugen bpipe?

[Symphorced]

Hey guys, would 245/40/17 tyres fit on our stock EP3 wheels?

What.. why would you even do this?? Just no.

[viett]

What.. why would you even do this?? Just no.

wait what would happen?

[uniqlo]

wait what would happen?

It would essentially look like a bike tyre, with only the middle making contact and providing traction

[viett]

It would essentially look like a bike tyre, with only the middle making contact and providing traction

My current Tyre is 225, i mean would an increase in 20 millimeters cause that much of a drastic effect?

[stienerv2]

What.. why would you even do this?? Just no.

Stance Tim LOL

[uniqlo]

My current Tyre is 225, i mean would an increase in 20 millimeters cause that much of a drastic effect?

I guess it depends what you intend to gain
You won't gain better grip, especially not around corners.
If its for looks, by all means.

[viett]

I guess it depends what you intend to gain
You won't gain better grip, especially not around corners.
If its for looks, by all means.

Not for looks at all, just found a pair of really good tyres for a really good price that happen to be those size.
I mean I'm running chinese brand cheap tyres that lose traction around round abouts, so I was just hoping these would suffice until I get coin for a proper set of tires and wheels.

[charliebrown]

Not for looks at all, just found a pair of really good tyres for a really good price that happen to be those size.
I mean I'm running chinese brand cheap tyres that lose traction around round abouts, so I was just hoping these would suffice until I get coin for a proper set of tires and wheels.

I have a set of brand new Toyo R1R 215/45/17 (done about 50km on them). would you be interested? bought on impulse and i drive like a granny, not using them to their potential

or i have 4x toyo DRB 205/45/17 tyres about 70% tread, decent tyres

[Symphorced]

My current Tyre is 225, i mean would an increase in 20 millimeters cause that much of a drastic effect?

At 225/45 (I assume you're running this profile and not a 40 profile) it would already bulge/balloon a little so imagine it with a 245/40 tyre. It'd look pretty stupid and the handling of your car would also deteriorate.

I ran 245/40 tyres on my 9" wheels and they sat flush. The stock wheel is 7" wide (or 7.5" can't remember which).

You'd rather a set of shit tyres that actually fit the wheel than a set of sticky tyres that are the completely wrong size for your wheels. Buy CB's tyres or at least a set in the sizes which he listed.

[viett]

At 225/45 (I assume you're running this profile and not a 40 profile) it would already bulge/balloon a little so imagine it with a 245/40 tyre. It'd look pretty stupid and the handling of your car would also deteriorate.

I ran 245/40 tyres on my 9" wheels and they sat flush. The stock wheel is 7" wide (or 7.5" can't remember which).

You'd rather a set of shit tyres that actually fit the wheel than a set of sticky tyres that are the completely wrong size for your wheels. Buy CB's tyres or at least a set in the sizes which he listed.

Yes if money wasn't a factor then I would most definitely be running some 9" wheels with 245/40 tyres, or in this case buy CB's tyres.
But with my year 12 exams in 2 weeks I have no time to be working and thus no coin for any mods for the time being, hence why I picked up these cheap tires hoping they would suffice to and from school for a month or so. I didn't buy these tires hoping I would get some mad times at Winton or so I could look 'stance'.

[Adam_NA]

:)

My brother went to hand in the plates from the EP3 today, turns out that while insurance said it couldn't be registered again, its on the repairable write-off list (I'm going to try and get that confirmed in writing though), so I think I should fix it and get it back on the road instead of swapping the good bits into something else and scrapping a genuine shell.

Assuming I need to get it back to 100% stock condition, I'm going to need most of the interior plastics, headlining, rear seat, maybe door cards/dash/vents, instrument binacle cover, windscreen and passenger side rear glass. The front seats I can get retrimmed and seatbelts I can get brand-new.

I'm guessing I either need to find someone with a crashed EP3 in Australia, or see if someone like Jesse Streeter can source an interior in Japan?

[stndrd]

Just use the good bits and k swap an ed/ef/eg/ek/dc2 because for what it will cost you to get the car fixed and engineered to become eligible for rego again, it is not worth it once you consider resale value.

Otherwise strip it and turn it into a dedicated track car

[UNA91]

Noob question, can I (or should I) use different brand clutch fluid? Or would it be recommended to use the same as my brake fluid? My clutch fluid reservoir looks really polluted and I've started to get this loud clicking sound when I slightly depress the clutch...

[Adam_NA]

Just use the good bits and k swap an ed/ef/eg/ek/dc2 because for what it will cost you to get the car fixed and engineered to become eligible for rego again, it is not worth it once you consider resale value.

Otherwise strip it and turn it into a dedicated track car

I ended up finding the regulations for putting a repaired write-off back on the road in SA and it does look to be a pretty annoying system, they want invoices for all parts used and VINs of the cars they came from, every step photographed, engineers reports and metallurgists reports.... Seems like it could get expensive :(

[UNA91]

Anyone know if a master slave cylinder for a LHD ep3 (US civic si) will fit our jdm ep3?

[DreadAngel]

I ended up finding the regulations for putting a repaired write-off back on the road in SA and it does look to be a pretty annoying system, they want invoices for all parts used and VINs of the cars they came from, every step photographed, engineers reports and metallurgists reports.... Seems like it could get expensive :(

A complete restoration project with the added authority checks and compliance [$$$] to boot. Not worth it in the end... You won't get through on the first try... or the second... probably not even the fifth try... The more tries, the more time and money, eventually you'll be able to buy a EP3R + mods -_-

[henrii]

Will J's racing C304R axleback bolt to mugen bpipe?

yes it will, bolt off bolt on

[Wiz Khalifa]

Hey guys checking out a car on the weekend wondering if anyone can help me out with a few questions via PM?

[UNA91]

Hey guys checking out a car on the weekend wondering if anyone can help me out with a few questions via PM?

Throw up the questions here, im sure we can all help

[charliebrown]

Hey guys checking out a car on the weekend wondering if anyone can help me out with a few questions via PM?

Like he said, throw em up. not that many issues with the EP3 to look out for

if you haven't already, give this a read.

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?82772-Buying-guide-check-list-for-the-EP3-Civic-Type-R

[charliebrown]

just noticed front wheels look like they've got positive camber. wat da fuk?

[UNA91]

When looking for a Air/Fuel gauge, should i be going with just the normal narrow band or a wideband one? Our EP3 already come with wideband O2 sensors so wouldn't the normal ones read as a wideband since its essentially reading off the ECU? I notice the wideband ones also come with a seperate o2 sensor :/

[DreadAngel]

A/F Wideband Gauges, generally the good ones have their own O2 sensor rather than relying on the factory one. More reliable and accurate would be my guess =P

[UNA91]

Just thought maybe i could save some coin since our ep3 already came with a stock wideband sensor so i could just wire a gauge to read it off the ecu, where as some cars only come with a narrow band so they would benefit more with a aftermarket wideband o2 sensor. idk maybe my understanding is all wrong lol :|

[charliebrown]

Not sure if anyone here rocks F7 subframe brace. But wondering if i'll need to get larger brackets to fit a cusco 25mm RSB

[UNA91]

I've never heard of anyone ripping out their subframe on our chassis like the older hondas did. If anything i'd probs replace the endlinks as they may eventually fail. Although, my stocks ones are holding up fine with the 24mm whiteline rsb on the stiffest setting. I think theres also a 28mm swaybar made by i forgot who.

[UNA91]

Not sure if anyone here rocks F7 subframe brace. But wondering if i'll need to get larger brackets to fit a cusco 25mm RSB

I've never heard of anyone ripping out their subframe on our chassis like the older hondas did. If anything i'd probs replace the endlinks as they may eventually fail. Although, my stocks ones are holding up fine with the 24mm whiteline rsb on the stiffest setting. I think theres also a 28mm swaybar made by i forgot who.

Does anyone know what rear bumper/lip this is? Been trying to find one for ages... or is it just oem painted black lol?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/4c03f031.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3996.jpg

[charliebrown]

edit:

oh wait... i was thinking of this one with the diffuser. looks different

http://shrani.si/f/1/bu/IOF7jI8/bk-rrearlipnov.jpg

[UNA91]

haha just thinking of some small visual mods. Had FL tail lights in mind since it looks newer, but not sure about the 'altezza' look to it :|

[UNA91]

edit:

oh wait... i was thinking of this one with the diffuser. looks different


Yeah i saw that too, both looks like its just in the paint job maybe

[Symphorced]

OEM with the bottom part painted black. Looks tacky.

[MarkO1995]

Hmmm noticed a knocking noise when I'm in reverse and occasionally when I'm in first and putting it into neutral

[charliebrown]

fukin kunts. took off my LCAs and realised they sent me DC5 ones which have different holes. fuk me dead.

[stienerv2]

EP3 and DC5 rear LCAS are the same?

[stienerv2]

And that is just a rear OEM lip painted black.

[u mad?]

As in the past, the civic and the teg( rsx) shared floor pans, as a result, anything that bolted to the floor pans( lower unibody) is interchangable.....but that does not mean the parts are the same. Everything on the dc5 is more geared toward performance than the ep3.

Suspension....

ft lca....same but the bushings are different( stiffer)
ft sway...same mounting locations but different stiffness and size
ft brakes.....ep3 02-03= the same as the em2, 04-05 ep3=same as the dc5 base
tie rod ends.....ep3= 15mm nut with 12mm balljoint shaft, dc5 =19mm nut with 15mm ball joint shaft.
ft struts and springs.....ep3 = lower rate springs, softer damping smaller hole for the tie rod end than all of the dc5's. Dc5 type s 05-06 had the springs wound in the oppiset direction, other spring will not fit them.
ft sub frame.....different part #'s so the are different.

r lca....different shock mounting gap, different bolt pattern on the trailing arm to the lca, different bushings.
r shock....different lower shock bushing size( dc5 is wider by 3mm), springs and damping are different.
r sway....different size and stiffness....see the swaybar thread in the suspension section.

motor

the ep3 k20a3 is not the same as the k20a3 in the base...for starters, the ep3 a3 has a balance shaft oil pump whle the dc5 base does not....cams are different, heck most of the part numbers do not match....so they are not the same motor.....but they can be swapped and the base motor will run off of the ep3 ecu as long as you change the intake manifold and tb.

for the total n00b's...the ep3 ecu will not run any combo of the k20a2/z1/z3 ....you want to run that, its kpro time.

how's that for a start?
__________________dat google

[UNA91]

The 3 holes for the dc5 have a different pattern to the ep3

[charliebrown]

EP3 and DC5 rear LCAS are the same?

I thought so too, but they're not. Same subframe brace though

EP3
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1640/f7lcaar6.jpg

DC5
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/COLLINATVEX/FUNCTION7/F7DC5LCA.jpg

[CivicRacer13]

hey guys has anyone set up an oil pressure sensor/gauge on there ep3 ?
how had would it be to set up ?
and cost for parts ?

[UNA91]

hey guys has anyone set up an oil pressure sensor/gauge on there ep3 ?
how had would it be to set up ?
and cost for parts ?

Just get an oil filter sandwich plate and put your sensor there, best you do an oil change while you're there. I used the grommet at the firewall on the passenger side and used a clothes hanger bent straight to feed the wire into the dash, remove your glovebox and it'll come out thru there.

Then just wire the gauge to a switched power source, like your cig lighter socket

[MarkO1995]

i was just wondering if honda service centres service ep3 coz they import. heard from somewhere that they dont. i just wanted to take mine there for a one off service as i recently bought it and want to get it properly checked before i do the minor services.

[DreadAngel]

Take it to a Honda Specialist...

[UNA91]

Anyone know where I can source a Jackson racing supercharger kit for the ep3? More after the street kit

Does a dc5 kit fit?

[Azz86]

Has anyone upgraded their pre-face headlights with the projector style ones? Genuine lights seem to start at $600+. Any experience with aftermarket lights?

[Perry]

Has anyone upgraded their pre-face headlights with the projector style ones? Genuine lights seem to start at $600+. Any experience with aftermarket lights?

The only thing I could of think of would be wiring issue with projector style headlights.

[Symphorced]

Anyone know where I can source a Jackson racing supercharger kit for the ep3? More after the street kit

Does a dc5 kit fit?

There's a user selling one of these on this forum and ClubITR too. Selling for cheap too.

[dnapol]

Has anyone upgraded their pre-face headlights with the projector style ones? Genuine lights seem to start at $600+. Any experience with aftermarket lights?

I bought the DEPO headlights from Ebay. They worked a treat!

[charliebrown]

I bought the DEPO headlights from Ebay. They worked a treat!

Are they the non HID (H1) and for RHD?

These ones yeah? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/04-05-Civic-Si-EP3-JDM-Black-Projectors-Headlights-Head-Lights-Pair-/310708680741?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4857ae3825&_uhb=1

Quality okay? no water get in and shit

[integraR]

I bought the DEPO headlights from Ebay. They worked a treat!

how r the fitiment of the lights go?

[Azz86]

I bought the DEPO headlights from Ebay. They worked a treat!

That's cool. Got any pics with them fitted?

[UNA91]

What are the pros and cons of running an aftermarket low temp thermostat or fan switch? Going the sc route and just looking at some cooling options

[stndrd]

By reducing the operating temperature of the engine, you will need to tune the car accordingly for the lower temps. Going s/c will produce alot of engine bay heat and increase intake air temps. Better off turbocharging

[Wiz Khalifa]

Bought a EP3 on the weekend off gavin at international motor group and im loving it :) ! Was a pleasant experience would defiantly recommend him for anyone looking to buy one!

[EP3TYPER]

I'm selling mine unfortunately. Decided to upgrade to a late model S2000. Without a doubt the cleanest one in OZ.

[dnapol]

they fit great. yeh those were the ones! I'd weather seal them first though as sometimes they fog up (no reason not to buy though)

[kenny07]

hey guys...

just booked in a major service for me EP3 this weekend at Hannys

does anyone here know what gets changed and done for a major?

car is at 80500-ish Km atm and also anyone got a rough estimate of costing??

[doosra]

Mine was about $400 last time I did mine at hannys

[-JC-]

Hey Guys, I'm up for pads and rotors shortly by the looks of things.

Any recommendations? Car does mostly highway driving these days, plan to hit the track once in a blue moon, so I'm guessing something street/sport orientated.

Are they the same as the Australian delivered DC5? That would certainly make life easier. Any help would be much appreciated.

[charliebrown]

Hey Guys, I'm up for pads and rotors shortly by the looks of things.

Any recommendations? Car does mostly highway driving these days, plan to hit the track once in a blue moon, so I'm guessing something street/sport orientated.

Are they the same as the Australian delivered DC5? That would certainly make life easier. Any help would be much appreciated.

As far as I know, F&R EP3 uses same as AUDM DC5R/S rotors. Pads are same for EP3/DC5/S2000

For cheapie street, just get RDA blanks and some good pads. If you don't mind a bit of squealing when cold, Project Mu Spec B grab nicely. Alternatively Ferodo DS2500 are fairly cheap and seem to be decent but a bit dusty

[UNA91]

hey guys...

just booked in a major service for me EP3 this weekend at Hannys

does anyone here know what gets changed and done for a major?

car is at 80500-ish Km atm and also anyone got a rough estimate of costing??

Mostly consists of regular service and changing spark plugs, radiator flush and maybe a transmission oil change. Also recommend a tappet valve adjustment if you haven't done so. Heaps of diys on it

[kenny07]

Mostly consists of regular service and changing spark plugs, radiator flush and maybe a transmission oil change. Also recommend a tappet valve adjustment if you haven't done so. Heaps of diys on it

thanks!

what is tappet valve adjustment?

[Mikeyy168]

As far as I know, F&R EP3 uses same as AUDM DC5R/S rotors. Pads are same for EP3/DC5/S2000

For cheapie street, just get RDA blanks and some good pads. If you don't mind a bit of squealing when cold, Project Mu Spec B grab nicely. Alternatively Ferodo DS2500 are fairly cheap and seem to be decent but a bit dusty

dont go close to the ferodo's... they are dusty to the dayyyyyysssssssssssssssssssssss..... ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
lol go Dixcel type M. they're street and track with low dust. :)
dixcel also have rotors, maybe check with garage88


Mostly consists of regular service and changing spark plugs, radiator flush and maybe a transmission oil change. Also recommend a tappet valve adjustment if you haven't done so. Heaps of diys on it

dont forget the fuel pump replacement!

[Mikeyy168]

thanks!

what is tappet valve adjustment?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tappet#Internal_combustion_engines

[u mad?]

i love me ds2500

dust is kinda gammin, better then squealing though

[UNA91]

Valve tappet adjustment for k series:

http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-article?article_id=143824&page_number=1

Car ran so much more smoother and quieter after

[-JC-]

dont go close to the ferodo's... they are dusty to the dayyyyyysssssssssssssssssssssss..... ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
lol go Dixcel type M. they're street and track with low dust. :)
dixcel also have rotors, maybe check with garage88



dont forget the fuel pump replacement!

Thanks for your help guys.

Alright, just to throw a curve ball . . . looks like we are moving early next year to be far closer to my work.

So, if I'll be doing a little more track work but still daily driving does the pad recommendation change?

[charliebrown]

Anyone can confirm genuine mugen lip is fibreglass? And how to tell? Reps have mugen badge stuck on as well

[UNA91]

Anyone can confirm genuine mugen lip is fibreglass? And how to tell? Reps have mugen badge stuck on as well

Genuine Mugen lip is fiberglass, there should also be a serial number and mugen stamp on the undertray on the inside... atleast mine does and i'm confident mines genuine as it was one of the last ones to come out for the PFL model. I think all of the mugen kit for ep3 is fiberglass, not sure about hood tho

Has anyone changed their reverse light to LED? for some reason it won't light up... but normal bulbs do; does it need some sort of resistor or something?

[stienerv2]

^ try flipping the lights around if possible, the terminals may be the wrong way.

Mugen should be fibreglass

[UNA91]

^ try flipping the lights around if possible, the terminals may be the wrong way.

Mugen should be fibreglass

Tried flipping them both ways, also tried different led bulbs to see if it was just a faulty led bulb but still no luck :( the bulb is fine since it lights up on my other car

[Wiz Khalifa]

Who owns EP3's around liverpool area?

[nickk]

Who owns EP3's around liverpool area?

lol roll one up

[Mikeyy168]

Thanks for your help guys.

Alright, just to throw a curve ball . . . looks like we are moving early next year to be far closer to my work.

So, if I'll be doing a little more track work but still daily driving does the pad recommendation change?

Nope, Dixcel type m is the way to go!

[Perry]

I remember someone mention they got nitto tyres cheap recently but can't remember who it was anyone here/>

[charliebrown]

Anyone in Melbourne interested in purchasing a set of Todd's tie rods let me know

Price delivered (USD before conversion) is $323 for 1, $299 for 2, $283 for 3. Not sure if there's a problem buying more than 3 as >1k get taxed

[doosra]

What are the tie rods for? My car is lowered and has stock tie rods for over a year now and everything seems fine

[Banana_hammock]

If you want to run more than -2 deg camber on the front without any toe issues then you'll need Todd's tie rods

[charliebrown]

What are the tie rods for? My car is lowered and has stock tie rods for over a year now and everything seems fine

cos illest stans helafrosh need camber

[doosra]

If you want to run more than -2 deg camber on the front without any toe issues then you'll need Todd's tie rods

Ahhh I get ya, I'm only -1 at the front..

[charliebrown]

Ahhh I get ya, I'm only -1 at the front..

you look like youre pretty low though man. im guessing the rear is natural like -3? todds tie rods and camber adjustment all round would make it handle sick after a good alignment

[doosra]

you look like youre pretty low though man. im guessing the rear is natural like -3? todds tie rods and camber adjustment all round would make it handle sick after a good alignment

I was actually much lower in the rears but i recently changed my wheels to +24 and had to raise the rears by about an inch or so... I don't have camber kit in the rear so can't adjust, so will just have to make do for now until i decide to purchase one... the fronts remained the same height with slight scrub on driving on uneven roads.. I have adjustable camber plates on my coilovers on the front so can adjust to my liking, so might play around with it later and maybe change it to around -2 to -3..

what camber settings for front and rear would you guys say is most aggressive without dramatic affect of camber wear on the tyres?

[charliebrown]

It's toe that kills tyres not camber. Settings depends on the tyres you're using. For street tyres, something like -2f/-1r is sufficient to handle pretty good and not attract the poopo

Just got my wheel alignment fuark it feels much better, rear end less twitchy. camber -0.5f/-1.5r, toe 0f/0.7r

[stndrd]

It's toe that kills tyres not camber. Settings depends on the tyres you're using. For street tyres, something like -2f/-1r is sufficient to handle pretty good and not attract the poopo

Just got my wheel alignment fuark it feels much better, rear end less twitchy. camber -0.5f/-1.5r, toe 0f/0.7r


Is that toe in or out at the rear? Also I would either reduce the amount of camber in the rear, or increase in the front, as if you decide to do a hill run the rear will get snappy due to the increase in camber front vs rear

[charliebrown]

Is that toe in or out at the rear? Also I would either reduce the amount of camber in the rear, or increase in the front, as if you decide to do a hill run the rear will get snappy due to the increase in camber front vs rear

0.7 toe in each side. Josh at TT recommended it, said it would help to balance out the neg camber in the back and make rear end more stable?

All natural camber atm. I'm still waiting to order shortened tie rods and coilovers, and put them in with F+R camber kit at the same time then get it set up properly. +1 for traction tyres :thumbsup:

[stndrd]

Yes that is a fair call. The boys down there know what they are doing

[doosra]

Since we're on the wheel alignment subject, here's my wheel alignment results.. Does it look about right? Bear in mind, rear have no camber adjustment

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1171/mkk9.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/mkk9.jpg/)

[stienerv2]

WTF, who did your alignment?

Firstly, they can't find your car.

Secondly your toe is off, your camber at the front is un even

[PHO]

Shouldn't camber be less negative on the drivers side compared to the passenger at the front?

Seems to be opposite. :/

Who did that alignment? Lol

[stienerv2]

With the camber plates, they should of got the even camber settings.

[EKVTIR-T]

epvtir

[PHO]

With the camber plates, they should of got the even camber settings.

Even camber settings only ideal when they do the alignment with a person in the drivers seat.

Usually the front drivers wheel has less camber than the passenger, to account for the weight in drivers seat.

Once you sit in car camber should be almost even.

But hes got more camber on the drivers side compared to the left side. So I'm a bit confused..

[charliebrown]

Even camber settings only ideal when they do the alignment with a person in the drivers seat.

Usually the front drivers wheel has less camber than the passenger, to account for the weight in drivers seat.

Once you sit in car camber should be almost even.

But hes got more camber on the drivers side compared to the left side. So I'm a bit confused..

account for tha missus brah

lol jk doosra dun hurt me

[doosra]

God damn.. Seems they did a shit job aye. Can u guys tell me what I should be looking for then? Might go back or go to someone else...

[doosra]

account for tha missus brah

lol jk doosra dun hurt me

Ahahah.. That's a good one... But sorry, "no fat chics" lol

[stienerv2]

Here are my old results with the RPF1s 17*9+22 and + 35

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1454588_10151830569538681_2018453743_n.jpg

[stienerv2]

God damn.. Seems they did a shit job aye. Can u guys tell me what I should be looking for then? Might go back or go to someone else...

What wheels and tyre combo do you have?

[doosra]

17 x 7 +24 and kumho ku31 215/45/17

[stienerv2]

My older settings for my 17*7+30 and 215/40/17 were:

Height: Saggy Tein S-Tech Springs (Slammed)
Front Camber: -1.5
Front Toe: +0.21

Rear Camber: -3 (not ideal, I reckon -2.5 was enough)
Rear Toe: +0.5

Rear bumper remained unmolested until i got the 9 inch wheels in

[mocchi]

Here are my old results with the RPF1s 17*9+22 and + 35

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1454588_10151830569538681_2018453743_n.jpg

nice nails m8

xoxo

[u mad?]

nice nails m8

xoxo

lol


the fuk, u guys all got some whack ass alignments

[charliebrown]

lol


the fuk, u guys all got some whack ass alignments

stanceworks bro you wouldnt understand

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1945/oeme.jpg

[mocchi]

Honda: Civic / Ballade / CR-X : EP3



wat

[Vvvtec]

Peter pls y u photoshop name

[charliebrown]

Peter pls y u photoshop name

its my vietnamese name

[andhey]

anyone had a 100cel hi-flo metal cat added to the test pipe on a set of plm headers? just after cost from those who have done it before

[doosra]

anyone had a 100cel hi-flo metal cat added to the test pipe on a set of plm headers? just after cost from those who have done it before

I have 100cel hi flo connected to my plm.. Did it at performance exhaust centre by Haks. He also installed my cat back as well and it cost about 780

[Symphorced]

I have 100cel hi flo connected to my plm.. Did it at performance exhaust centre by Haks. He also installed my cat back as well and it cost about 780

Wow that's pricey... for cutting headers/welding flange and install exhaust.

[doosra]

That's with the hi flow cat as well, not just labour

[DreadAngel]

anyone had a 100cel hi-flo metal cat added to the test pipe on a set of plm headers? just after cost from those who have done it before

A question... Why would you add a Hi-Flow CAT to the test pipe? o.O

Make more sense to remove the Test pipe and put in place the Hi-Flow CAT as a test pipe is also known as a De-CAT :)

[DreadAngel]

dont go close to the ferodo's... they are dusty to the dayyyyyysssssssssssssssssssssss..... ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
lol go Dixcel type M. they're street and track with low dust. :)
dixcel also have rotors, maybe check with garage88

I think you mix up Type M with Type Z?

Yeah dislike DS2500, did not like them at all -_-


Thanks for your help guys.

Alright, just to throw a curve ball . . . looks like we are moving early next year to be far closer to my work.

So, if I'll be doing a little more track work but still daily driving does the pad recommendation change?

For bias towards track, I'm assuming you'll be using tyres with grip levels like KU36, AD08, RE11, etc...

Use pads like Endless MX72/MX72RS where the operating temp can be a little higher than 0 with friction coefficients can go towards 0.50µ. To use these type of pads, ensure you have good rotors [Preferably heat treated to withstand the additional abrasive nature of these type of pads.] and tyres [Especially if you disable your ABS].


Nope, Dixcel type m is the way to go!

Type M on rear at most if tracking, NG for track at the front...

[andhey]

I figured it would be easier to hack up the test pipe for the flanges and bung since I wouldn't risk running the tp anyway

[DreadAngel]

Ahhhh might work, depends on your CAT, may have to shorten/weld ends to meet :p

[andhey]

yeah i figured something like this would fit within a chopped up TP

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-5-VENOM-High-Flow-Metal-Cat-Catalytic-Converter-/261113233588?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ccb8fc0b4&_uhb=1

http://www.listingfactoryhost.com/users/georgepana/eBayAuctions/25100cpsi/images/_500038360_thumb.jpg

[charliebrown]

No one keen for todds tie rods? :(

$357 if buy 1
$330 if 2
$315 if 3

[DreadAngel]

No one keen for todds tie rods? :(

$357 if buy 1
$330 if 2
$315 if 3

You buy all 3? :p

[MarkO1995]

any recommendations on coilovers for street use (sydney roads :s). mainly just getting want it a bit lower than stock height and more comfy. was weighing up buddyclub n+ which is around $1500, bc racing $1200, neomax $1300. max i want to spend is $1500. but if say the bc racing ones are similar in quality to buddyclub, then id go bc racing.

[charliebrown]

coilovers wont be more comfy thats for sure

stock is hella soft

[EKVTIR-T]

coilovers wont be more comfy thats for sure

stock is hella softnot exactly true

on dc5r,hks hipermax felt softer and more comfy on bump than oem....

[charliebrown]

not exactly true

on dc5r,hks hipermax felt softer and more comfy on bump than oem....

oooooh never been in car with mid-high end coilovers before.

to reword, <$1500 coilovers wont be more comfortable

[doosra]

I found stock suspension quite hard on the ep3. My <1500 coils are fine but im used to bumpy rides anyway

[stienerv2]

Silverneos are horrible. They don't fit the stock tie rods properly since it is not tapered and poorly designed.

[LittleDragon^^]

Hi everyone,

I want to get my major service out of the way for my JDM EP3R. It's a little over 70000km at the moment and IMG told me they only replaced the fluids when importing.

So my question is - which parts should I get replaced and what are their part numbers? The Honda dealer in Darwin (yes, we only have one Honda shop :( ) isn't very knowledgeable when it comes to the imports so would just like to go in there and get them to order parts without much fuss.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

[charliebrown]

There wasn't many things to do when I imported my car at 72xxx

Oil
Oil filter
Spark plugs part no. NGK ZFR6FIX-11
Air filter
Cabin filter
Fuel filter part no. 16010-S5A-932
MTF
Coolant
Valve clearances

Obviously check all bushes and items that wear out over time like engine mounts, drive belts, brakes, driveshaft/steering rack boots, tie rod ends

I believe some people also readjust/check the timing chain, tensioner and replace the water pump

Cheapest would be to get your oil from repco sales, oil filter/MTF/coolant from mekong spares, cabin filter from US ebay ($20-25), fuel filter from the UK (~$50), spark plugs from ebay (~$50-60).

You'd be paying a crazy amount on fluids and filters from honda dealer

[LittleDragon^^]

There wasn't many things to do when I imported my car at 72xxx

Oil
Oil filter
Spark plugs part no. NGK ZFR6FIX-11
Air filter
Cabin filter
Fuel filter part no. 16010-S5A-932
MTF
Coolant
Valve clearances

Obviously check all bushes and items that wear out over time like engine mounts, drive belts, brakes, driveshaft/steering rack boots, tie rod ends

I believe some people also readjust/check the timing chain, tensioner and replace the water pump

Cheapest would be to get your oil from repco sales, oil filter/MTF/coolant from mekong spares, cabin filter from US ebay ($20-25), fuel filter from the UK (~$50), spark plugs from ebay (~$50-60).

You'd be paying a crazy amount on fluids and filters from honda dealer

Thanks CB.
I trust my mechanic and he's very thorough so not too concerned about the bushes and wear and tear parts you mentioned. However, I'll mention them to him before he gets stuck into the job :)

Where would I go to get the water pump? Not too keen on going through Honda...
Does Repco have genuine Honda oils or do you have experience with other oils that make your car perform better?
I just Googled Mekong Spares as I didn't know what you meant. Are you talking about the NSW shop? Do you think it'll be cheaper to buy from there and have it shipped?

[DaRKNT]

Use Penrite 10tenths racing from Repco. Cheap and excellent oil.

MTF go genuine.

[charliebrown]

Thanks CB.
I trust my mechanic and he's very thorough so not too concerned about the bushes and wear and tear parts you mentioned. However, I'll mention them to him before he gets stuck into the job :)

Where would I go to get the water pump? Not too keen on going through Honda...
Does Repco have genuine Honda oils or do you have experience with other oils that make your car perform better?
I just Googled Mekong Spares as I didn't know what you meant. Are you talking about the NSW shop? Do you think it'll be cheaper to buy from there and have it shipped?

Sorry I thought you were from NSW since you got your car from IMG. Mekong spares is just a shop that sells fluids at the best price

[charliebrown]

I'm after a throttle body gasket for the k20a, anyone have part number? Honda is useless

[integraR]

i'm after a throttle body gasket for the k20a, anyone have part number? Honda is useless

16176-prb-a01?

[integraR]

Sorry I thought you were from NSW since you got your car from IMG. Mekong spares is just a shop that sells fluids at the best price
address for mekong spares pls

[charliebrown]

16176-prb-a01?

Yeah that's what I came up with for the DC5R and hopefully it's the same.

[M@lew]

If you have a PRB/C IM it will be the same gasket.

[Wiz Khalifa]

anyone own the ep3 at wattle grove tonight ?

[DreadAngel]

address for mekong spares pls

Mekong Auto Spares
42 Canley Vale Rd, Canley Vale NSW 2166

[VT3C]

Let me know if you need any oem EP3 parts ;)

[SuperSteve]

after part number for auxiliary belt. Mine looking abit frayed....

wanna compare number against the belt on 08 ctr

[Perry]

Allo allo Steve

[stienerv2]

Steve its 7PK1637

[SuperSteve]

Allo allo Steve

harrow perry ya hoon ! hahaha how ya been mate

Thank you stinerv2 luv u long time :)

[Perry]

harrow perry ya hoon ! hahaha how ya been mate

Thank you stinerv2 luv u long time :)

me hoon hahah nah can't be me, I'm good mate and yourself?

[charliebrown]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone run 215/50/17s? As opposed to 225/45 on 8.5. I want to increase the sidewall but not have tyre that wide cos it'll need more neg camber to fit

[stndrd]

I dont understand what you are trying to achieve by doibg this? It will effect your rolling diameter which will throw out your speedo

[charliebrown]

To reduce wheel gap as I don't want to drop the car too much, as the lip will be sitting too low on the current 215/45. Was just a thought, awkward tyre size

[CivicRacer13]

hey guys haven't posted in a while
only things ive changed are new rims Enkei RPF1 Black and a Spoon N1 exhaust enjoy
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1476382_10200151739355815_997214329_n_zpsdbf94b3b. jpg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1459960_10200152235248212_555245896_n_zps999a7abc. jpg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1470255_10200172571916616_50593303_n_zpscb121564.j pg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1462918_10200172575876715_1820813775_n_zpsfe32b1d6 .jpg
on the ToDo list
BC coilovers
Front camber bolts
headers and high flow cat

[SuperSteve]

me hoon hahah nah can't be me, I'm good mate and yourself?

hahah :D good to hear ur good bro. Ive been good just wedding planning and stuff.

Heaps looking forward to new ctr 2L turbo :) *drools*

[charliebrown]

Is that 17x9 +22?

[CivicRacer13]

Is that 17x9 +22?
yeah mate that's the size :)

[Perry]

hey guys haven't posted in a while
only things ive changed are new rims Enkei RPF1 Black and a Spoon N1 exhaust enjoy
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1476382_10200151739355815_997214329_n_zpsdbf94b3b. jpg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1459960_10200152235248212_555245896_n_zps999a7abc. jpg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1470255_10200172571916616_50593303_n_zpscb121564.j pg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/1462918_10200172575876715_1820813775_n_zpsfe32b1d6 .jpg
on the ToDo list
BC coilovers
Front camber bolts
headers and high flow cat

Do you mean rear camber kit?

Let me know how much camber your getting at the front when it's done please thanks =)

[CivicRacer13]

Do you mean rear camber kit?

Let me know how much camber your getting at the front when it's done please thanks =)

I have rear camber kits already,when I get the front camber bolts its a round - or + 1.75

[doosra]

Aren't u already lowered? How did u go with it all, any scrub?

[andreas.rovira]

Aren't u already lowered? How did u go with it all, any scrub?

Who?? Me ??

[doosra]

Who?? Me ??

Nope, referring to civicracer

[CivicRacer13]

Nah on standard springs and shocks at the moment like I said the coilovers are on the todo list and yeah the rear does scrub a little on the inside lip but I'm getting my guards rolled by Nelson at Sydney guard rolling

[Perry]

Nah on standard springs and shocks at the moment like I said the coilovers are on the todo list and yeah the rear does scrub a little on the inside lip but I'm getting my guards rolled by Nelson at Sydney guard rolling

I assuming your running 225/45?

ARe you running BC's or buddy clubs?

[doosra]

Nah on standard springs and shocks at the moment like I said the coilovers are on the todo list and yeah the rear does scrub a little on the inside lip but I'm getting my guards rolled by Nelson at Sydney guard rolling

ahhh... it just looks lower than stock.. maybe it's because of the all black wheels look

[CivicRacer13]

I assuming your running 225/45?

ARe you running BC's or buddy clubs?

Yeah 225/45
I'll be running BC soon need to start saving for them lol

[CivicRacer13]

ahhh... it just looks lower than stock.. maybe it's because of the all black wheels look

Yeah it does but when u see in up front you can tell it's standard height

[charliebrown]

Is it just me or do a lot of stock EP3s have negative rake? My stupid door closes by itself and have trouble seeing the kerb in front when parking

http://www.vlturbo.com/images/gallery/819-trixtr-arriving-at-the-et-street-meet-point.jpg

[u mad?]

Yeah i think you're right cb, my mates ep3 appears to have that rake.

[UNA91]

I notice that too, the door seems heavy to open and just wants to shut on you

[MarkO1995]

the doors closed on my shins so many times....

[charliebrown]

lmzo... had the door close on me with the key inside while fixing central locking and had the button down. very lucky phone wasnt in the car, called mum to drive over with the spare key. would have cried

[UNA91]

damn door troll

[doosra]

I have same problem but only the drivers side.

[UNA91]

My driver side recaro seems kinda flimsy.The right side plastic back where your lats rest has a lot of play in it. I can't seem to figure out if anything is loose as everything is just covered in plastic. Anyone's like this? Would like to fix it as it makes the seat feel so cheap

[doosra]

Haha yeap. Same as me. Some plastic circle thing came off on the inner side of the seat and its not as snug as it used to. Passenger seems fine. I just left it.

[UNA91]

The plastic circle thing next to the seatbelt, when taken off doesn't even line up with the hole with some weird bolt and star washer its meant to cover. I can push it to where it should be but it just goes back to being way off.. makes a clicking noise sometimes too :(

[doosra]

The plastic circle thing next to the seatbelt, when taken off doesn't even line up with the hole with some weird bolt and star washer its meant to cover. I can push it to where it should be but it just goes back to being way off.. makes a clicking noise sometimes too :(

Spot on. Lol hence why mine is off

[kenny07]

My driver side recaro seems kinda flimsy.The right side plastic back where your lats rest has a lot of play in it. I can't seem to figure out if anything is loose as everything is just covered in plastic. Anyone's like this? Would like to fix it as it makes the seat feel so cheap

yeah i've got that same problem on mine too

i've always thought that my recaros were just f**k from the previous owner

but i guess not

[charliebrown]

Is anyone rockin low seat rails?

looking at vanners tuner special at around $250aud delivered. only know of rps.13 who has it

[Mikeyy168]

Why don't you guys check whether the bolts are loose?

[viett]

Anyone know if a dying alternator could cause struggle start? My car sounds like it struggles a bit to start, it doesn't start instantly like it use to. It's not so bad in my car but I'm just really picky with little issues and my other EP3 seems to have the same issue as well.

[UNA91]

Could be the battery wearing out, when i changed my battery to a higher CCA rating, it started almost instantly

[viett]

Could be the battery wearing out, when i changed my battery to a higher CCA rating, it started almost instantly

I thought it would be the battery but my battery is almost brand new.

[LittleDragon^^]

So, my engine light came on yesterday. Car still runs without skipping a beat so I have no idea what it could be. I disconnected the battery for about a minute yesterday and that cleared the engine light. But, it came back on this morning - car still runs perfectly.

Can anyone suggest anything? How can I diagnose the error?

[stndrd]

Whatever you do, do not disconnect the battery again. This makes diagnosing problems that much harder for a mechanic. Best bet would be to get an OBDII scanner connected to the car and find out what the problem is

[LittleDragon^^]

Whatever you do, do not disconnect the battery again. This makes diagnosing problems that much harder for a mechanic. Best bet would be to get an OBDII scanner connected to the car and find out what the problem is

Whoops. Ok, thanks stndrd. Is it safe to continue driving the car at the moment?
Should any mechanic have a OBDII?

[stndrd]

It is safe to drive the car, provided you drive it carefully. Most mechanics have OBDII readers. What state are you located in so I can direct you to a workshop?

[LittleDragon^^]

Darwin, NT. :(

[stndrd]

Don't know anyone up there unfortunately. Best bet would be go and see Honda

[LittleDragon^^]

A couple blokes from a Darwin car enthusiast group on Facebook has offered to help clear it :)

[UNA91]

Just installed a Jackson racing supercharger and on my first start i could see the car was about to overheat on kpro (100' Celsius), i notice the coolant is not circulating at all and the fans aren't cooling... what could be the problem? I've checked all plugs and they're all in the correct place and properly in. Waterpump isn't making any funny noises either...

[Symphorced]

Just installed a Jackson racing supercharger and on my first start i could see the car was about to overheat on kpro (100' Celsius), i notice the coolant is not circulating at all and the fans aren't cooling... what could be the problem? I've checked all plugs and they're all in the correct place and properly in. Waterpump isn't making any funny noises either...

Make sure you've bled the system properly! Google some guides on how to do it.

[UNA91]

I can't even burp it since nothing is circulating... I have a feeling it's the thermostat thats stuck closed, so i tried to unbolt the 3 bolts that hold the housing; only to find i've crossthreaded it some how... all three of them.. i dont even know how

[mocchi]

Just installed a Jackson racing supercharger and on my first start i could see the car was about to overheat on kpro (100' Celsius), i notice the coolant is not circulating at all and the fans aren't cooling... what could be the problem? I've checked all plugs and they're all in the correct place and properly in. Waterpump isn't making any funny noises either...

its your tstat not opening. do it few times until bottom hose or bottom part of radiator starts to get hot.
once tstat fully opens, you can bleed coolant properly and all should be fine and yolo.

[mocchi]

I can't even burp it since nothing is circulating... I have a feeling it's the thermostat thats stuck closed, so i tried to unbolt the 3 bolts that hold the housing; only to find i've crossthreaded it some how... all three of them.. i dont even know how

im guessing u have aftermarket aluminium rad? bit more hard to get these kinda hot
also, where do you have your fan switch located if using aftermarket rad?

[UNA91]

im guessing u have aftermarket aluminium rad? bit more hard to get these kinda hot
also, where do you have your fan switch located if using aftermarket rad?

It's the tegiwa radiator, everything is positioned pretty much the same as stock. The problem is that none of the old coolant is flowing thru the lower radiator hose or into the upper radiator hose to the engine block, its like the thermostat is not opening. last thing i wanna do is replace the water pump

edit: my ect is going over 100 degrees, thermostat should have opened at around 89 degrees. I also notice the engine bay gets really hot

[mocchi]

It's the tegiwa radiator, everything is positioned pretty much the same as stock. The problem is that none of the old coolant is flowing thru the lower radiator hose or into the upper radiator hose to the engine block, its like the thermostat is not opening. last thing i wanna do is replace the water pump

edit: my ect is going over 100 degrees, thermostat should have opened at around 89 degrees. I also notice the engine bay gets really hot

i know what youre talking abt, happens to me all the time
its easier to do it few times so coolant heats up as a whole.
if bottom part of your radiator or lower hose is cool, tstat most likely will not open even though temp of coolant in head is 100c

FEEL the lower part of radiator or lower rad hose. if cold, tstat not opening.

[UNA91]

I had a look at the pump and the pulley seems fine, no leaks or worn bearings. Tested the tstat in boiling water and it opens up. What i think it might be is an airlock in the engine block. Theres no water/coolant behind the thermostat so it can't open up since there's nothing to heat it up. Possibly? Gonna get the car towed to mechanic to do a powerflush and see if it helps.

[stndrd]

Why not just fill the block thru the top hose?

[UNA91]

Got the cooling problem fixed. Now Just gotta sort out the CEL light. Getting code p1259 telling me the vtec solenoid is bugged and going into limp mode. Might just take it apart to get the screen cleaned, anyone know how roughly much oil will drip out?

Update: I'm using a krpo base map with the k20a2 running jsrc. Could that be causing my cel to come up? Found out the jdm k20a doesn't have a vtec oil pressure switch. I unchecked it from kpro but it still comes up as soon as I erase it

[viett]

Anyone know how I would go with fitting

Front - 17X8 +40-45 with 225/40-45/17
Rears - 17X9 +40-45 with 245/40-45/17

Stock height, stock camber.

[Perry]

Front experience if your running 17x8 +42 in the rear will be very close to your trail arms (what you call them sorry).

[charliebrown]

Will FN2 recaros bolt straight onto the EP3 stock rails? Someone on here had them, can't remember who

[stndrd]

Anyone know how I would go with fitting

Front - 17X8 +40-45 with 225/40-45/17
Rears - 17X9 +40-45 with 245/40-45/17

Stock height, stock camber.

Why do you want to run wider on the rear? It will make the car understeer more

[PHO]

Why do you want to run wider on the rear? It will make the car understeer more

stanswok

[charliebrown]

no stans no chans

[viett]

Why do you want to run wider on the rear? It will make the car understeer more

I thought the rears would be able to clear wider wheels?
If not then would

Front - 17X9 +42 with 245/40/17
Rears - 17X8 +45 with 225/45/17
Clear? If not what kind of modifications would I need to clear it?

[Symphorced]

I thought the rears would be able to clear wider wheels?
If not then would

Front - 17X9 +42 with 245/40/17
Rears - 17X8 +45 with 225/45/17
Clear? If not what kind of modifications would I need to clear it?

No kind of modification will make that setup work.

[stienerv2]

Spacers?

[Symphorced]

Spacers?

Nah. Better suggestion is to buy wheels that fit. :p

[stienerv2]

You're right. Spacers are cheating.

[viett]

Nah. Better suggestion is to buy wheels that fit. :p

Oh my god you're right captain obvious!

[Symphorced]

Oh my god you're right captain obvious!

I am. Don't be bitter because you didn't do your research before purchasing wheels.

[viett]

I am. Don't be bitter because you didn't do your research before purchasing wheels.

Don't jump to conclusions assuming I brought the wheels to fit my car.
I brought them cause they were dirt cheap; if they fit then it would be a bonus, if not then I would just make some money off it.
So get off your high horse dickhead.

[DaRKNT]

Don't jump to conclusions assuming I brought the wheels to fit my car.
I brought them cause they were dirt cheap; if they fit then it would be a bonus, if not then I would just make some money off it.
So get off your high horse dickhead.

No need to get bitter and be a wanker after asking for help. They won't fit your car. Go make some money from it.

[Symphorced]

Don't jump to conclusions assuming I brought the wheels to fit my car.
I brought them cause they were dirt cheap; if they fit then it would be a bonus, if not then I would just make some money off it.
So get off your high horse dickhead.

Don't be upset. It's Christmas. Think of all those less fortunate who don't have wheels at all. Even though they're in spastic specs, at least you have a set.

Brought.

[viett]

Don't be upset. It's Christmas. Think of all those less fortunate who don't have wheels at all. Even though they're in spastic specs, at least you have a set.

Brought.

Alright my bad, bought*
Oh yes because this is suddenly all about me not appreciating my wheels? I never said that to begin with so where are you getting this whole Christmas argument from?
All I asked was If there was a way to fit the wheels on; instead of being a dickhead you could have simply said 'No these wheels won't fit perhaps you should try 17x blah blah'
But instead you acted like you were some sick ****.

[stienerv2]

No need for the offensive language mate.

Maybe you should have searched first or go through the "FD/FN2/EP3 Wheel Setup Guide" thread to see if the wheels will fit. Or even check the DC5 fitments cause they are similar. A lot of people are sick of answering questions about wheels because someone else has asked it before and the answer is always stick to +35.

Just by looking at Symphorced's DP, he has clearly played around with wheels on a EP3 before so he will have some knowledge about fitment. So why don't you get some manners and search before you ask silly questions.

[Symphorced]

Alright my bad, bought*
Oh yes because this is suddenly all about me not appreciating my wheels? I never said that to begin with so where are you getting this whole Christmas argument from?
All I asked was If there was a way to fit the wheels on; instead of being a dickhead you could have simply said 'No these wheels won't fit perhaps you should try 17x blah blah'
But instead you acted like you were some sick ****.

What argument? I'm trying to tell you to have a Merry Christmas.

[Perry]

Come on guys anymore argument I'm deleting posts.

[SuperSteve]

wow.......... this escalated quickly

Merry Xmas All :D

[Perry]

wow.......... this escalated quickly

Merry Xmas All :D

Merry Xmas to you as well.

[UNA91]

Contemplating on getting a mugen grille, but one part of me says it looks good and the other part says it looks out of place..

[charliebrown]

even genuine mugen grill doesnt really sit flush

[Symphorced]

even genuine mugen grill doesnt really sit flush

Genuine grilles sit 100% more flush than any replica ones I've seen. Worth the money to go genuine.

[LittleDragon^^]

Genuine grilles sit 100% more flush than any replica ones I've seen. Worth the money to go genuine.

Agreed.
Assuming you don't have panel beating skills, the money you save on a cheaper copy will be spent on modifying the (likely) poorly fitting piece anyway.

[charliebrown]

not perfectly though just my opinion but i think it only looks decent if its moulded onto the bumper itself. some guys in the uk have done

ill find pic later when im on pc

[dnapol]

Alright my bad, bought*
Oh yes because this is suddenly all about me not appreciating my wheels? I never said that to begin with so where are you getting this whole Christmas argument from?
All I asked was If there was a way to fit the wheels on; instead of being a dickhead you could have simply said 'No these wheels won't fit perhaps you should try 17x blah blah'
But instead you acted like you were some sick ****.

Theres no chance they will fit. Case closed. Stupid question

[CivicRacer13]

Hey guys i think I blew my cat out cause there is a rattle coming from the exhaust piping but I got no fault codes, also drop in power after 6k big time would A blown cat do this ?

[kenny07]

i just got my Hasport mounts installed in yesterday

and i found out it only came with 3 mounths instead of 4

is there a way on just getting the 4th mount from somewhere else?

[doosra]

i just got my Hasport mounts installed in yesterday

and i found out it only came with 3 mounths instead of 4

is there a way on just getting the 4th mount from somewhere else?

I bought mugen mounts which came in 3 and just bout a separate hasport Mount on eBay.

[kenny07]

I bought mugen mounts which came in 3 and just bout a separate hasport Mount on eBay.

which 3 mounts did the mugen come in? the 2 on the side and one at the back?

the hasport one doesnt have the one at the front and from what my friend said, the one at the front is just a supporting mount which isnt as important

[Mikeyy168]

hey guys,

pulley belt is giving me grief. tried to search in this thread for the size but cant seem to find it... anyone know how long the belt is for a jdm ep3r?

[SuperSteve]

which 3 mounts did the mugen come in? the 2 on the side and one at the back?

the hasport one doesnt have the one at the front and from what my friend said, the one at the front is just a supporting mount which isnt as important

mugen mounts come with front and 2 sides. No rear in the kit.

[doosra]

Steve is correct. I bought hasport 62a rear mount.

[kenny07]

mugen mounts come with front and 2 sides. No rear in the kit.

thanks for that steve

the hasport doesnt come with the front! :/

would anyone here know where i can source an aftermarket front mount only?

[doosra]

thanks for that steve

the hasport doesnt come with the front! :/

would anyone here know where i can source an aftermarket front mount only?

Did a quick search and looks like u can get an innovative front mount 60a for about $165 delivered.

[kenny07]

Did a quick search and looks like u can get an innovative front mount 60a for about $165 delivered.

where did find the search?

I found some on Ebay but it was a bit more expensive than your 165

[stienerv2]

hey guys,

pulley belt is giving me grief. tried to search in this thread for the size but cant seem to find it... anyone know how long the belt is for a jdm ep3r?

If this is the belt that goes past the alternator, then search harder. I've answered this question to Steve a few pages back.

[doosra]

where did find the search?

I found some on Ebay but it was a bit more expensive than your 165

I searched ep3 front motor mount

[Mikeyy168]

Steve its 7PK1637

found it! thanks stienerv2

[Mikeyy168]

where did find the search?

I found some on Ebay but it was a bit more expensive than your 165

should have got hard race mounts! :)

[charliebrown]

should have got hard race mounts! :)

hardrace not stiff enough imo. not race car feel

anyway bit clueless here. RPS.13 has BHR67Z rear sway on his ep3

according to whiteline site BHR67Z (dc5) and BHR91Z (ep3) looks to be very similar, if not the same. however one is $299 and one is $265. dc5 and ep3 shares the same rsb afaik. wat the fuk, am i missing something here?

http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=BHR67Z
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=BHR91Z

[Perry]

I'm sure we can use dc5r rear sways on our cars. I've a got a tanabe RSX on my ep3 at the moment.

[UNA91]

can anyone check their crankshaft pulley at warm idle to see how it spins? Is it spinning smoothly and straight or does it have a slight wobble to it? recently changed to a bigger second hand k24 pulley to up the boost for my JRSC but it seems to be slightly wobbling; but straightens out above 1k rpm :S thinking i might have got a lemon pulley and its out of balance

[DaRKNT]

My crank pulley on DC5 is spinning smoothly. No wobble.

[Vvvtec]

Definitely shouldnt wobble

[u mad?]

yikessss, can't be good for the motor.

[UNA91]

welp... time to buy a new pulley to see if it fixes the problem then. hopefully its just the pulley and not something bent in the engine or something D: cheers

[viett]

What are your thoughts about buying 2nd hand BC BR's roughly 1 year old? Or should I just continue saving up for new ones?

[u mad?]

buy new.

[viett]

buy new.

That was my initial thought but I've started steering towards the idea of buying the 2nd hand coils for track day coming up. It'll be the first time I'm tracking so If I really like the whole idea of tracking I'll eventually save up for better coils in the future.

Just really wanted to know if coils wear out quickly or should a set of one year old BCBRs last me a while until I get more coin?

[UNA91]

That was my initial thought but I've started steering towards the idea of buying the 2nd hand coils for track day coming up. It'll be the first time I'm tracking so If I really like the whole idea of tracking I'll eventually save up for better coils in the future.

Just really wanted to know if coils wear out quickly or should a set of one year old BCBRs last me a while until I get more coin?

You're better off buying new coils if you want the best out of it, not just for tracking but also for daily. I wouldn't buy a second hand part that's subjected to all kinds of abuse (both user, mechanical and environmental) and wear and tear. Especially on such a vital part of the car. But that's just my opinion

[viett]

You're better off buying new coils if you want the best out of it, not just for tracking but also for daily. I wouldn't buy a second hand part that's subjected to all kinds of abuse (both user, mechanical and environmental) and wear and tear. Especially on such a vital part of the car. But that's just my opinion

Ah true true, in that case which coils would you recommend? I hear that BC BRs are good but aren't the greatest for track purposes.

I'm looking for a daily that would perform well on the tracks.

[Chernoby1]

There is an upside to buying used coils though, you can be sure that they aren't gonna break when you put them in.

Sure they might wear out sooner, but that's why you just take them apart and rebuild them

[DreadAngel]

There is an upside to buying used coils though, you can be sure that they aren't gonna break when you put them in.

Sure they might wear out sooner, but that's why you just take them apart and rebuild them

If they're rebuildable and if there is someone in the country to do a proper job of rebuilding them. Beware of suspension joints that claim they can rebuild any coilover, ensure they use the parts direct from manufacturer and to manufacturer specs, otherwise you'd be blowing a good deal of $$$ for a crap refresh that will last you less than 6mths...