EP3 Type R

[amant02]

once again your opinion. And I respect it.

R u trying to tell me, you have swapped a k20a for a k24 in your car?

[DRMZON]

R u trying to tell me, you have swapped a k20a for a k24 in your car?

No I did not say that lol

[amant02]

Ill be honest, I dont think that guy has any idea what his doing.

Pengy that is.

He made another tread asking how much to boost. Wait till he figures out cost for a fully built k24.

He might sell his EP3R lol.

[DRMZON]

Ill be honest, I dont think that guy has any idea what his doing.

Pengy that is.

He made another tread asking how much to boost. Wait till he figures out cost for a fully built k24.

He might sell his EP3R lol.

Ahh I see lol

[pengypengy]

i decide to do a oem(internals/rebuild) k24 k frank

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

i decide to do a oem(internals/rebuild) k24 k frank
Ooooooflarooooooosh!!!


Are you setting goals with the frank build? Or is it too early?

[pengypengy]

Ooooooflarooooooosh!!!


Are you setting goals with the frank build? Or is it too early?

haven't thought of any goals with the frank build as yet

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

It'll be sicker then aids, dun yew worreh.

[mercury]

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Another happy EP3 driver here, thank you Steve.

hey mate was this the one on carsales not too long ago? going for around 13k?

Title was something like: "Freshly imported"

has around 45k on the clock?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

hey mate was this the one on carsales not too long ago? going for around 13k?

Title was something like: "Freshly imported"

has around 45k on the clock?

lolololololol, no this one was not the one you're referring to.

[kenny07]

Hey guys.

Just purchase a cusco sway bar for me EP3,

was wondering should i get new endlinks for the swaybar?

like it it recommended?

[doosra]

Hey guys.

Just purchase a cusco sway bar for me EP3,

was wondering should i get new endlinks for the swaybar?

like it it recommended?
It's not required but I'd recommend it because the original end links are the biggest pain in the arse to remove so it'll make it easier in future if u wanted to part out or adjust it etc.

[kenny07]

It's not required but I'd recommend it because the original end links are the biggest pain in the arse to remove so it'll make it easier in future if u wanted to part out or adjust it etc.

Thanks for that!

new end links it is then!

[kenny07]

has anyone here done any chassis body brace mods on their EP3?

if so, what brand were they?

I'm planning on get something done but just not sure what is out there

[amant02]

oh wait chassis bracing.... idunno if really needed unless you race car.

Strut bars should be enfu.

[amant02]

PS: I really like my spoon strut. Feel solid + JDM Points.

[DRMZON]

has anyone here done any chassis body brace mods on their EP3?

if so, what brand were they?

I'm planning on get something done but just not sure what is out there

Carbing front strut tower brace. J'sracing rear strut tower brace and j's racing c pillar brace. Made the car feel extremely solid. A rear subframe brace is a good upgrade aswell. I run a Function7 one.

[kenny07]

oh wait chassis bracing.... idunno if really needed unless you race car.

Strut bars should be enfu.

I would like a race car feel! lol


Carbing front strut tower brace. J'sracing rear strut tower brace and j's racing c pillar brace. Made the car feel extremely solid. A rear subframe brace is a good upgrade aswell. I run a Function7 one.

I don't have a front strut brace because i've got a gruppe intake and from what I know, only the J's racing strut will fit over the Gruppe M.

and to be honest, the J's racing front strut doesn't really look appealing to me when it comes to doing anything. not sure why, but that's the feeling i get when i look at it.

I've already got a C-pillar.

What I'm thinking, is there any braces for under the car? like one of those 4 point braces or something?

[DRMZON]

I would like a race car feel! lol



I don't have a front strut brace because i've got a gruppe intake and from what I know, only the J's racing strut will fit over the Gruppe M.

and to be honest, the J's racing front strut doesn't really look appealing to me when it comes to doing anything. not sure why, but that's the feeling i get when i look at it.

I've already got a C-pillar.

What I'm thinking, is there any braces for under the car? like one of those 4 point braces or something?

Function7 rear subframe bar. Stiffen the rear up real well.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I don't have a front strut brace because i've got a gruppe intake and from what I know, only the J's racing strut will fit over the Gruppe M.

Thank you for that juicy morcel.




What I'm thinking, is there any braces for under the car? like one of those 4 point braces or something?

There are braces of which you speak, my EP3 came with an UltraRacing 4 point brace.

http://ultraracingaustralia.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=68_93

[kenny07]

Thank you for that juicy morcel.





There are braces of which you speak, my EP3 came with an UltraRacing 4 point brace.

http://ultraracingaustralia.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=68_93

oh nice! I am after something like that!

how does your car feel when driving with the brace?

have you driven an EP3 without the brace?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

oh nice! I am after something like that!

how does your car feel when driving with the brace?

have you driven an EP3 without the brace?

hehe hence chiming in. I can't articulate the feel very well.

I have driven an EP3 without the brace but it's not like I was hooning, I was just driving around.

Even just driving around there was a difference with the brace - it wasn't a HUGE difference but I could feel a change at lower and higher speeds.....

When I initially got my EP3 it had oem suspension + brace.

After a while I installed Tien HA's to the car.

The front felt tight before installing the coils but after adding coilovers the front did feel a fair bit more precise, tighter and responsive.

Mind you, I still have to play with my suspension settings

[zpG]

hey guys,

I'm in the process of importing an EP3 with Iron Chef Imports. I'm looking for a black FL model, but am willing to get a Pre-FL if it takes too long to find a Black FL, since they would be pretty rare.

Has anyone driven both the Facelift and Pre-Facelift model? I know Honda made some good changes with the FL version. Is there much of a difference between how each drives?

Will it be worth the wait for a facelift model to pop up?

Cheers

[doosra]

I think the difference would only be cosmetic. Headlights, taillights and front bumper

[stienerv2]

straight from wiki

"2004 saw this successful CTR updated with many improvements - revised EPS with quicker steering, revised suspension settings, projector headlamps (JDM came equipped with halogens only while the EDM came with an option for HIDs with self-levelling motors), lighter clutch and flywheel assembly etc.; based on Honda literature, this facelifted (FL) model was targeted at addressing customers' and critics' feedback such as understeer on the limit (due to the front MacPherson strut setup), numb steering response and lack of low end torque."

[JordanMugen]

Will it be worth the wait for a facelift model to pop up?


Lighter flywheel is the main thing - should give the FL a more racey feel.

[mryangtastic]

I've heard that some people are using the Spoon 4-2 header bolting on to the stock bottom half.
Are there any other brands that provide something similar?

[DRMZON]

I've heard that some people are using the Spoon 4-2 header bolting on to the stock bottom half.
Are there any other brands that provide something similar?

J's racing.

[stienerv2]

and 5zigen

[TOUGE-ITR]

Hi guys, does anyone know what hid bulb type are fitted from factory and what wattage the ballasts are? From looking around its either d2r or d2s.

[Mikeyy168]

D2R for low and high beams - which is what you're after.
D2S is low or high beam only (one of them anyway)
Just bought a Philips pair myself the other week

[SHRUKA]

D2R for low and high beams - which is what you're after.
D2S is low or high beam only (one of them anyway)
Just bought a Philips pair myself the other week

Where did you get a pair from? I see cheap ones on EBAY which are pretty convincing but not sure how long they will last.

[Mikeyy168]

https://www.cheapestcarparts.com.au/?s=D2r

Cost me $67 delivered for genuine philips

[TOUGE-ITR]

D2R for low and high beams - which is what you're after.
D2S is low or high beam only (one of them anyway)
Just bought a Philips pair myself the other week
Cool...thanks. [emoji4]

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Has anyone in Sydney had their EP3's guards rolled/pulled/pumped?

Who did you use? How much?

Inb4 Philb

[SHRUKA]

https://www.cheapestcarparts.com.au/?s=D2r

Cost me $67 delivered for genuine philips

Cheers for the hook up! How many K's did you go with? Im thinking 8000k...

[Mikeyy168]

Has anyone in Sydney had their EP3's guards rolled/pulled/pumped?

Who did you use? How much?

Inb4 Philb

Hey bro, yeah mine are rolled.
Sydney Guard rolling
A guy named nelson did mine. $65 each corner.

[Mikeyy168]

Cheers for the hook up! How many K's did you go with? Im thinking 8000k...

6000K color temperature buddy

[doosra]

John the guard roller, $50 per corner and you only need to roll your rears. He's cabra/livo area

[ntonio]

Hey guys,
Currently building up a brake refresh on the EP3 but trying to line some details up, ive googled around but just want to be sure... It all says to be the same.. But haven't found no AUS info mentioning our JDM EP3..

EP3 and DC5 share the same front rotors & rear rotors correct?
Would then Brake Pads also be the same?

Thanks,

[Mikeyy168]

Hey guys,
Currently building up a brake refresh on the EP3 but trying to line some details up, ive googled around but just want to be sure... It all says to be the same.. But haven't found no AUS info mentioning our JDM EP3..

EP3 and DC5 share the same front rotors & rear rotors correct?
Would then Brake Pads also be the same?

Thanks,

Hey buddy,

Pads and rotors are the same as dc5

[UNA91]

Front rotors are different, rears are the same iirc

[ntonio]

haha, conflicting information lol..

[Mikeyy168]

I stand corrected! Fronts are different.

Thought the fronts would be the same since they use the same calipers

[aRze]

Yep, Mikeyy is correct, pads and calipers are the same.

Rear rotors are the same.

[Poeter]

Lighter flywheel is the main thing - should give the FL a more racey feel.

This is true for UKDM but not JDM.


If you go by part numbers from Honda parts catalog, you will see Prefl and Fl have identical flywheel part numbers.

[ntonio]

Yep, Mikeyy is correct, pads and calipers are the same.
Rear rotors are the same.

You mean to say.

EP3 Front rotors are different to DC5 lol.

Either way just ordered in some Project MU NS400's from Racer Industries, great upgrade over the base dixels in there atm.. Was looking at the HC800's but the car doesn't do any track/hills so just seemed excessive.
Now to get some rotors lined up, and may change the front brake lines also to braided.

[amant02]

Dont be fooled by that JDM Flywheel.

Its the same ones from our FN2R.

Dont pay JDM Tax on it.

[zpG]

This is true for UKDM but not JDM.


If you go by part numbers from Honda parts catalog, you will see Prefl and Fl have identical flywheel part numbers.

So it pretty much is just cosmetic and lights?

I'll be getting a Pre-FL in black then will put the FL headlights on. Still haven't found one yet though.

[LittleDragon^^]

Hey everyone.

Is anyone here running PLM headers? What did you guys do about losing the heat shield? Is there an after-market heat shield product available? A quick Google search didn't give me any results.

[DRMZON]

Heat wrap them m8

[DRMZON]

Can get the stuff from autobarn etc....

[mryangtastic]

Has anyone found that the Fujitsubo RM01A is little on the quiet side?

[stienerv2]

^Yep, thats RM01A for ya

[zpG]

Well, thanks to Iron Chef Imports I got a car in Japan waiting to come over. Think we got a pretty sweet deal too. 2002 with 85,000km and we got it for just under $10,000, I was really expecting to pay more. Really excited for it to arrive!

2852928530285312853228533

[DRMZON]

Are you planning on road registering it?

[zpG]

Defintely. Why's that?

[DRMZON]

I'm assuming 10k without on road tax's ?

[zpG]

Yeah. Was told just then it will be around another $7000 once landed for compliancing etc. Was graded 4.5B so it's very clean example.

What do you guys recommend I should start buying for mods, thinking a CAI or the gruppe m intake first and either the Mugen twin loop or RM-01A for the exhaust. Looking for something on the quieter side.

Regarding double din head units, do I need the fascia kit or will they fit straight in for JDM models compared to the UK Civics?

Cheers!

[DRMZON]

What is the plan for the car? Do you plan on tracking the car? Or just street/spirited driving?

[typeRep3]

Gruppe m intake is a must imo

[zpG]

What is the plan for the car? Do you plan on tracking the car? Or just street/spirited driving?

Just street/spirited driving. No plans of taking it to the track.

[DRMZON]

Just street/spirited driving. No plans of taking it to the track.

Gruppe M and Mugen twinloop is a great sound together ^_^, the car handles better at stock height and the stock suspension is great! So I wouldn't say Coilovers is much needed[emoji4][emoji4]

[ntonio]

You can use the stock Japanese headunit mounting kit, but best of luck finding a fasica plate to make it look all smooth similar to how they have in the USA, ive bought 3 from ebay they all said "yep will fit" i sent them pics and all and still didnt fit right.

Really want a proper fascia so its all smooth and looks like it fits properly, atm it just has this gap :(

[ricciardi80]

I've owned and EP3 for about a year now and i have some issues with bump steer.
At slow speeds, over bumpy roads the cars steers violently to the left and I hear slight knocks.
Also the steering wheel is not centered, (pulls to the right, when i try and center it)

I have had the wheel alignment done twice now and it corrects it for a while, but after a couple of weeks it goes back.

So far i have done the top mounts, sway bar end links and wheel alignment.
Nothing seems to have fixed it for good.
Wondering if it is worth doing the steering rack slider and ball joints? as these can cause issues as well
Or maybe just go somewhere and get a proper alignment?

The car is running stock suspension and aftermarket wheels 17x7.5 +40

Any advice would be much appreciated :)

[DRMZON]

What do you mean a "proper" alignment? Are you just doing your alignment: at home? Have a look at your tie rod ends and also your drive shafts for any leaks or excessive play in them.

[ricciardi80]

What do you mean a "proper" alignment? Are you just doing your alignment: at home? Have a look at your tie rod ends and also your drive shafts for any leaks or excessive play in them.

Nah I've had a mechanic do the wheel alignment.
But I've read that there is a difference between getting a wheel alignment and a proper suspension geo setup

[DRMZON]

Nah I've had a mechanic do the wheel alignment.
But I've read that there is a difference between getting a wheel alignment and a proper suspension geo setup

100% goto a shop with a 4 wheel alignment machine will fix your problem.

[ricciardi80]

100% goto a shop with a 4 wheel alignment machine will fix your problem.

Will do, thanks for the help.

[Poeter]

I've owned and EP3 for about a year now and i have some issues with bump steer.
At slow speeds, over bumpy roads the cars steers violently to the left and I hear slight knocks.
Also the steering wheel is not centered, (pulls to the right, when i try and center it)

I have had the wheel alignment done twice now and it corrects it for a while, but after a couple of weeks it goes back.

So far i have done the top mounts, sway bar end links and wheel alignment.
Nothing seems to have fixed it for good.
Wondering if it is worth doing the steering rack slider and ball joints? as these can cause issues as well
Or maybe just go somewhere and get a proper alignment?

The car is running stock suspension and aftermarket wheels 17x7.5 +40

Any advice would be much appreciated :)

If wheel alignment isn't fixing your issue, you may need to check out for worn bushing and suspension components.

[ricciardi80]

If wheel alignment isn't fixing your issue, you may need to check out for worn bushing and suspension components.

For the record got the wheel alignment done today, all four wheels. The rear toe was out by 3mm and front was out by 1mm.
It feels better, but there is still slight bump steer at slow speeds.

I think you are right though. So far I've replaced the front sway bar drop links and top mounts.
I've had the suspension checked and there is no play in any suspension components.
I suspect it is the steering rack slider due to the play in the steering wheel when the car is stationary.

[mryangtastic]

My Whiteline sway bar and RM01A are vibrating against each other...
Until today... The vibrations stopped.
I look under the car and the driver side as completely disconnected...
If anyone has been in this situation what did you do?
Did you end up selling the bar for another? Go back to stock? Stiffen exhaust hangers?
I want to know what works.

[doosra]

Do you mean the drivers side clamp where the bushings go? I'm running white line rsb and tegiwa exhaust which is a copy of rm01a and no issues

[mryangtastic]

Not the clamp/bushings. The sway bar has completely separated itself from the end link.

[doosra]

O shit. I got aftermarket hardrace end links. I hate the stock end links since they're the biggest pain to remove with Allen key

[mryangtastic]

Looks like you're set up the same as me. How come you have no rattles? Are you stock suspension? Which hole did you use for the Whiteline?

[doosra]

I'm lowered on coilovers and using the firmer setting.

Plenty clearance
https://imageshack.us/i/pcVhDea5j

[doosra]

I'm lowered on coilovers and I'm

[mryangtastic]

May be it's the coilovers. I'm on stock.

[doosra]

Or take ur car to exhaust place and I'm sure they can modify the hangers

[mryangtastic]

Got it sorted temporarily. I adjusted it to the softer setting. It was vibrating whilst it was 24.5mm.
23.5mm doesn't touch, so I'm happy with that.
And I've realised the prices for these Whiteline sway bars have increased.

[blackdc2r]

hey guys whats the part number for the ep3r 1st gear synchro?? I cant find it

[uniqlo]

Does this help?

http://jp-carparts.com/honda/partlist.php?maker=honda&type=CIVIC%203D&cartype=860&fig=M&fig1=500

[JDM EP3]

Anyone done a facelift headlight conversion onto Pre facelift EP3?
If so what parts are needed and is it a direct straight fit?

[dnapol]

Anyone done a facelift headlight conversion onto Pre facelift EP3?
If so what parts are needed and is it a direct straight fit?

mine was as simple as boltign the headlights in. Mind you, mine were DEPO replicas.

[doosra]

Not that easy, you have to buy different plugs and wire it differently as well cause u have a low and hi beam. I thought about it but seemed like too much hassle.

[JDM EP3]

Yeah I was trying to figure out if its worth it, I still have the original JDM HID set of lights but they use different bulbs compared to facelift ones.

[UNA91]

so...after almost a year of not driving the ep3 i decided to take it out... then a kangaroo decided to kamikaze at 80kph so I'm sourcing some front end parts.

anyone know if the front impact bar would be the same as the dc5? also, anyone got a spare pfl front bumper and headlight brackets lying around?. Would be happy to buy the, would like to sell the car soon...

[Mikeyy168]

Wow that's bad luck!!! Good luck sourcing parts bro!

[ricciardi80]

I've owned and EP3 for about a year now and i have some issues with bump steer.
At slow speeds, over bumpy roads the cars steers violently to the left and I hear slight knocks.
Also the steering wheel is not centered, (pulls to the right, when i try and center it)

I have had the wheel alignment done twice now and it corrects it for a while, but after a couple of weeks it goes back.

So far i have done the top mounts, sway bar end links and wheel alignment.
Nothing seems to have fixed it for good.
Wondering if it is worth doing the steering rack slider and ball joints? as these can cause issues as well
Or maybe just go somewhere and get a proper alignment?

The car is running stock suspension and aftermarket wheels 17x7.5 +40

Any advice would be much appreciated :)


For the record got the wheel alignment done today, all four wheels. The rear toe was out by 3mm and front was out by 1mm.
It feels better, but there is still slight bump steer at slow speeds.

I think you are right though. So far I've replaced the front sway bar drop links and top mounts.
I've had the suspension checked and there is no play in any suspension components.
I suspect it is the steering rack slider due to the play in the steering wheel when the car is stationary.

Finally i was able to have the steering rack slider replaced. Had the rack regressed as well.
It has made a big difference. There is no play or slop in the steering anymore, it is alot more direct.
There is heaps less bump steer and the wheel self centers easier.
It drives in a straight line nicer as well, without having to adjust the wheel so often.

Got my mechanic to show me the part, it was cracked, basically fell apart in his hands.

It has taken while but finally got to the bottom of it. Just thought id post this up in case anyone else was having the same issues.

[amant02]

Torque Steer is like 1/2 the fun of owning an EP3/DC5.

[Perry]

Searching for a Facelift mugen grill if anyone comes across one please let me know =)

[johana1013]

JDM has the flag but UK didn't have it coque sony xperia z5 compact (http://www.etuicoquesamsung.com/category-etui-coque-film-chargeur-sony-xperia-z5-compact-704.html) coque sony z5 compact (http://www.etuicoquesamsung.com/category-etui-coque-film-chargeur-sony-xperia-z5-compact-704.html)

[ricciardi80]

Torque Steer is like 1/2 the fun of owning an EP3/DC5.

Torque Steer is a little different to what I was experiencing.

[connorling]

ep3 > s2k > fn2

what is this lol?

[RenzokukenJ]

what is this lol?
Yh should be fn2 > s2k > ep3

[connorling]

Yh should be fn2 > s2k > ep3

should be polo>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>s2k>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>fn2r>ep3r

[Poeter]

Finally i was able to have the steering rack slider replaced. Had the rack regressed as well.
It has made a big difference. There is no play or slop in the steering anymore, it is alot more direct.
There is heaps less bump steer and the wheel self centers easier.
It drives in a straight line nicer as well, without having to adjust the wheel so often.

Got my mechanic to show me the part, it was cracked, basically fell apart in his hands.

It has taken while but finally got to the bottom of it. Just thought id post this up in case anyone else was having the same issues.

How much did the parts cost and how was the labour cost expensive?

Thanks

[ricciardi80]

How much did the parts cost and how was the labour cost expensive?

Thanks

The part was like $50. I bought it from Tegiwa (http://www.tegiwaimports.com/genuine-honda-steering-slider-civic-type-r-ep3-integra-dc5.html)
Labour was pretty good too @ $160.
It does involve taking out the steering rack. Or at least moving it into position where you can get a spanner to change the part. There are a few DIY tutorials on the web, but i wasnt game enough to try.

[mike-b]

Hi guys,
Can anyone tell me what rpm they are doing @100kmph in 6th gear? I'm just trying to figure out what final drive I have.
Thanks

[typeRep3]

Hey guys,
Just wondering if anyone has used depo headlights for their ep3.
I've found a pair on eBay from US and just have a few questions:
How are they to install?
Will it make a difference to the strength of light because they're designed for driver right-hand side or will it be ok to fit to our models?
Cheers

[ricciardi80]

Hi guys,
Can anyone tell me what rpm they are doing @100kmph in 6th gear? I'm just trying to figure out what final drive I have.
Thanks

At 90km/h mine sits just above 3200 RPM. Pretty sure that I have the standard final drive installed.

[Waz-R]

looking to get an EP3 type R opinions on this compares to a b18c7 swapped EG?

[MarkO1995]

installed bc br coilovers on my ep3 last weekend. its currently on no.24 dampening setting (8 from the hardest) all round.
just wondering what everyone else has theirs set at? im still playing with it to find the best comfort. only down point currently is that my front driver side tyre rubs on slight bumps. if i go stiffer on the front, will it prevent the scrubbing?

also the driver side seems to be slightly lower than passenger side, maybe by like 8-10mm. is that coz of the engine weight being on right hand side?
any input would be good! thanks!

[Wiz Khalifa]

Looking for a pre facelift front bumper, pm me.

[nitroblast07]

i got bc gold coilovers on my ep3, 16 stiffness at front and 24 Back. 24 all around was stiff as f!%@@k

[micka]

Does anyone know part numbers for door lock actuators for EP3 (pre-facelift)? My passenger side has stopped working and the drivers side seems to hesitate a little, keen to replace both.