EP3 Type R

[stoj19]

how long and where in japan are they going? might have some trouble as i believe they make to order?

wouldn't have a clue, aren't really close friends so it is close to impossible :( next time

[n5920787]

wouldn't have a clue, aren't really close friends so it is close to impossible :( next time

Either Tokyo or Nagoya. But were you planning to give someone money that you don't really know?

[ekhybrid]

dont forget precious baggage space as well....

[stoj19]

Either Tokyo or Nagoya. But were you planning to give someone money that you don't really know?

oh no I know them well enough to give them money just it would weird for me to ask them to go buy me this product and bring it back with them considering its quite large

[Poeter]

Test drove one today from img.

The car is awesome ><

Not only that, Gavin is the best dealer I met.

Only thing I gotta do now is get the cash :(

[mp-]

yea, the guys from IMG r the best dealers ever. easy to work with and very helpful aswell.

[mp-]

i was going to buy the ep3 from IMG a few weeks back, but made a final decision that it's too small for me and i wouldnt suit a hatch

[EP3EVA]

i was going to buy the ep3 from IMG a few weeks back, but made a final decision that it's too small for me and i wouldnt suit a hatch

Too small for you in what way??

[JOhnnyFD]

skunk2 EP3 CiViC RR
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/JOhnnyFD1/P7234531.jpg

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/JOhnnyFD1/S2-RR-TOP-SIDE-EXHAUST-CUT.jpg

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/JOhnnyFD1/Civic-Side.jpg

http://www.skunk2.com/civicrrsale.htm

thought i'll share.. if i was in da US.. i would get that.. damnn

[Philip Lee]

oh no I know them well enough to give them money just it would weird for me to ask them to go buy me this product and bring it back with them considering its quite large

just EMS it back from Japan. it's not too exxy.

[Poeter]

i was going to buy the ep3 from IMG a few weeks back, but made a final decision that it's too small for me and i wouldnt suit a hatch

Thanks man. If you bought it, I would have not got to test drive it. :p

[mp-]

Too small for you in what way??

im used too sedans. never had a hatch b4. i would feel claustrophobic.

i thought that, if i drive long distances on a daily basis then i probably would want something bigger.

im 6'3 btw

[EP3EVA]

Hmm have you even test drive on one yet?? Is pretty damn roomy and plenty of head space's.

[SuperSteve]

Test drove one today from img.

The car is awesome ><

Not only that, Gavin is the best dealer I met.

Only thing I gotta do now is get the cash :(

awesome man :D i remember my first drive of a ep3 i straight away got IMG to look for 1 in japan haha

did u get to see the hot asian chick that works there ?? :D:D:D

[SuperSteve]

im used too sedans. never had a hatch b4. i would feel claustrophobic.

i thought that, if i drive long distances on a daily basis then i probably would want something bigger.

im 6'3 btw

yeah try and test drive 1 if u can u will b surprize how much room it has. Even though the car is 2 door then back seating is pretty roomy aswell imo

[Mugen_B16B]

i didnt even test drive it lol it just bought it and drove it home

[icecrm]

Yeah i was very suprised when we got ours

im 6ft and i dont have a problem

do IMG let you test drive all their cars??

[Philip Lee]

i didnt even test drive it lol it just bought it and drove it home

i didn't test drive either. my fd spotted my car on auction and I only had 3 hours to decide if I want to bid or not. no regrets tho.

[SuperSteve]

Yeah i was very suprised when we got ours

im 6ft and i dont have a problem

do IMG let you test drive all their cars??

not sure but i would love to test drive the r35 gtr :D *drools*

[icecrm]

not sure but i would love to test drive the r35 gtr :D *drools*

DRRRROOOOLLLSSS :p R35

[ekhybrid]

i got to drive the 35, however the ep3 is better.
lol.

[bradb16a]

keeping the car

[Poeter]

when is your car up for sale?

[Philip Lee]

i have a heap of ep3 stuff pm and i will send out a list if anyone looking for stuff for the car... PM

ok guys, lets rape his car haha :p

[SuperSteve]

ok guys, lets rape his car haha :p

out of the way ! ! *RAPEEEE*

[NightRyder]

Guys, those in living in nsw, anyone up for a meet some time?...feel this urge to go out for a drive, have some lunch and chill for a day.....

Suggestions of places would be good too... :D

bring it!...or rather...open for comments....

[Poeter]

Strictly Ep3 only??

I only have a jazz :( (Ep3 Wannabe) LOL

[cupnoodle]

Anyone know the tyre size of the EP3R rims? Need new tyres on mine

[SuperSteve]

Anyone know the tyre size of the EP3R rims? Need new tyres on mine

205/45/17 is stock size (which is what i had on my rims when i first got my car)

now im running 215/45/17 size and it fits fine, no signs of rubbing anywhere aswell on the inside guard

[SuperSteve]

Guys, those in living in nsw, anyone up for a meet some time?...feel this urge to go out for a drive, have some lunch and chill for a day.....

Suggestions of places would be good too... :D

bring it!...or rather...open for comments....

Ill b definately up for a cruise and lunch somewhere :) organise it NightRyder *nudge nudge* :D:D:D

[NightRyder]

No, I was thinking anyone can come. :)


Strictly Ep3 only??

I only have a jazz :( (Ep3 Wannabe) LOL

[Iron Chef]

Hi guys, just thought I'd add a pic of mine in. Are there any other EP3 owners in SA? I've been using this as my daily - the thing runs on the smell of an oily rag!

Fairly stock from what I can gather - Tanabe exhaust, CF bonnet, Bride driver's seat, 17" Volk TE37s. I got to keep my Xenons too :)

http://ironchefimports.com/site/images/stories/stock/ep31/14.jpg

[egads]

nice looking ep3 you got there iron chef, what sort of bride seat? fixed or reclinable

[Iron Chef]

Fixed - I'd rather have the stock one, to be honest. Cheers for the response :)

[veecee]

Good luck with the sale Kristian. It's a very nice price considering all the nice bits on the car. If only you hadn't hooked me up with my EP3... :)

Cheers,

Vincent

[stoj19]

Guys, those in living in nsw, anyone up for a meet some time?...feel this urge to go out for a drive, have some lunch and chill for a day.....

Suggestions of places would be good too... :D

bring it!...or rather...open for comments....

old pacific highway cruise to newcastle

[SuperSteve]

old pacific highway or how about royal national park ??

[bradb16a]

good new people the wife has said that i may keep the car as long as i dont spend any more morey on it HA.. rebuild will start in feb when i get back from hawaii ... 175 kw come on ..... most powerful ep3

[icecrm]

yeah meet for NSW

they both sound good

[SuperSteve]

good new people the wife has said that i may keep the car as long as i dont spend any more morey on it HA.. rebuild will start in feb when i get back from hawaii ... 175 kw come on ..... most powerful ep3

cant wait :thumbsup:

[bradb16a]

when my wife find out i will loss a nut

[blk_shadow]

anyone here knows how Toda catbaack sounded on an EP3? is it loud or reasonable like fujitsubo?

[SuperSteve]

anyone here knows how Toda catbaack sounded on an EP3? is it loud or reasonable like fujitsubo?

I've got 1 and its not that loud at all. Doesnt attract people or cops which is good. It does however have a nice deep exhaust note. My engine makes more noise then my exhaust. I can only hear the exhaust with my windows down lol

[SuperSteve]

when my wife find out i will loss a nut

haha tread lightly

[egads]

My engine makes more noise then my exhaust. I can only hear the exhaust with my windows down lol

gruppe m power! ;)

[SuperSteve]

gruppe m power! ;)

mugen power ;)

[n5920787]

Saw an ep3 turn into honeysuckle. I tried catching up but had a slow car in front of me. Who's car?



good new people the wife has said that i may keep the car as long as i dont spend any more morey on it HA.. rebuild will start in feb when i get back from hawaii ... 175 kw come on ..... most powerful ep3

Where do you get all your Mugen parts? I was reading that our dollar might go down as low as 50 cents by the end of the year.

http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,27753,24919845-462,00.html

[bodaas]

spotted ep3 twice around china town,, with strange bodykit and gt wing,

i really hate the rear kit, because it has got very huge hole and fish net

[egads]

fish net? lol sounds like one sexy ep3...

in any case it was probably a buddyclub kit.
http://www.aaimotors.tw/Products/images/Items/003-F01/EP3-02.jpg

[bodaas]

yeah thats the one,, plus gt wing

looks weird if you see it in person

[blk_shadow]

I've got 1 and its not that loud at all. Doesnt attract people or cops which is good. It does however have a nice deep exhaust note. My engine makes more noise then my exhaust. I can only hear the exhaust with my windows down lol

Nice....good to hear.

thx bro..:thumbsup:

[SuperSteve]

*droolssssssssssssssss*



fish net? Lol sounds like one sexy ep3...

In any case it was probably a buddyclub kit.
http://www.aaimotors.tw/products/images/items/003-f01/ep3-02.jpg

[NightRyder]

guys, cruise to any place is good. I wish I could go to the next meet that the other guys are organising for this coming saturday, but I can't. :(

So, thought I make another day and any of those ideas so far sounds good to me. :)

Keep them coming!.... :D

[SuperSteve]

guys, cruise to any place is good. I wish I could go to the next meet that the other guys are organising for this coming saturday, but I can't. :(

So, thought I make another day and any of those ideas so far sounds good to me. :)

Keep them coming!.... :D

hmm i hope its a nice cool day the day we go for the cruise/meet this hot weather lately is killing me

[egads]

yeah thats the one,, plus gt wing

looks weird if you see it in person

yeah im not a fan, but hey, its not my car.

two wangs better than one?

http://www.fortyone.co.nz/part_images/3Dwing-EP30017.jpg
http://www.fortyone.co.nz/pop.php?image=./part_images/3Dwing-EP30017.jpg

[EP3EVA]

yeah im not a fan, but hey, its not my car.

two wangs better than one?

http://www.fortyone.co.nz/part_images/3Dwing-EP30017.jpg
http://www.fortyone.co.nz/pop.php?image=./part_images/3Dwing-EP30017.jpg


HOW much????

[egads]

lol says 102,900 Yen on the js racing site. so... alot!
see more here at the js racing site (http://www.jsracing.co.jp/js3/index.asp?xMODE=SHOP&xSW=3&xBLAND=1&xSHASHU=27&xPARENT=17&xNO=DGW1-P3W&xKEYWORD=)

[Philip Lee]

Saw an ep3 turn into honeysuckle. I tried catching up but had a slow car in front of me. Who's car?

not me. hehe

[Mugen_B16B]

Saw an ep3 turn into honeysuckle. I tried catching up but had a slow car in front of me. Who's car?




Where do you get all your Mugen parts? I was reading that our dollar might go down as low as 50 cents by the end of the year.

http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,27753,24919845-462,00.html

that was me, friend lives on that street

[bradb16a]

The Australian dollar will not go to 50c our economy is stronger than the US and interest rate will not drop that much more the lowest it will go is about 68c....
Interest rate affects the dollar in a big way the lower we go the worst our dollar will get ... out interest rate are better than the US so our dollar in affect should be stronger... It should stay were it is at the moment 80&#37; chance..
so buy know or buy later it wont make a difference ..

[bradb16a]

If you want to buy part from over seas for cheap I use importmonster.. Or buy stuff on US Honda forum's.. I buy small stuff / small part I get them to send it in an international flat rate box... 37.50... so to keep shipping cost low. You can fit most engine components in the boxes .. Eg if you want to buy coil over's send 2 in each box... hope that buy buy buy

[Philip Lee]

The Australian dollar will not go to 50c our economy is stronger than the US and interest rate will not drop that much more the lowest it will go is about 68c....
Interest rate affects the dollar in a big way the lower we go the worst our dollar will get ... out interest rate are better than the US so our dollar in affect should be stronger... It should stay were it is at the moment 80% chance..
so buy know or buy later it wont make a difference ..

interest rate is only 1 factor that effect exchange rate, others like comodity price and the performance of share market have bigger impact than interest rate alone. also our interest rate is likely to drop further due to recession and deflation of our economy which means the gap is going to get smaller.

also Japan cannot sustain such high ex-rate for too long as their economy relies heavily on export. i guess many people (including me) are waiting for the yen to drop value.

[.nhi.]

Saw an ep3 turn into honeysuckle. I tried catching up but had a slow car in front of me. Who's car?


haha it cud be mugen_b16b or it cud be me lol... i live off honeysuckle lol

[n5920787]

haha it cud be mugen_b16b or it cud be me lol... i live off honeysuckle lol

I think it was you, cos I'm pretty sure it was a female driver. Unless mugen_b16b is a chick as well. I live near honeysuckle & always notice an ep3 around that area. We should do our own lil brissy meet.

[EK1.6LCIV]

interest rate is only 1 factor that effect exchange rate, others like comodity price and the performance of share market have bigger impact than interest rate alone. also our interest rate is likely to drop further due to recession and deflation of our economy which means the gap is going to get smaller.

also Japan cannot sustain such high ex-rate for too long as their economy relies heavily on export. i guess many people (including me) are waiting for the yen to drop value.

x2 damn yen...

[.nhi.]

I think it was you, cos I'm pretty sure it was a female driver. Unless mugen_b16b is a chick as well. I live near honeysuckle & always notice an ep3 around that area. We should do our own lil brissy meet.

yea i reakon, at least then we all noe hu we are... haha yea im always seeing u turning into honeysuckle when im heading to gown rd *hi 5* to calamvale lol

[Philip Lee]

since brissy ppl are so local, we can meet at the calamvale macca or something haha

[mr180sx]

yea i reakon, at least then we all noe hu we are... haha yea im always seeing u turning into honeysuckle when im heading to gown rd *hi 5* to calamvale lol

Calamvale is where its at :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[n5920787]

since brissy ppl are so local, we can meet at the calamvale macca or something haha

I'm up for it :p, organize it Phillip. But i'm always at super8 every sat nite if anyone wants to meet up.

[EP3EVA]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BC-Adjustable-Coilovers-NEW-HONDA-CIVIC-EP3-2000-On_W0QQitemZ390025872635QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item390025872635&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66&#37;3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318


BC Adjustable Coilovers

Have anyone try these??

If so any good?

[JDM80Y]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BC-Adjustable-Coilovers-NEW-HONDA-CIVIC-EP3-2000-On_W0QQitemZ390025872635QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item390025872635&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318


BC Adjustable Coilovers

Have anyone try these??

If so any good?


Haven't tried these ones but also interested in what others have to say! Does anyone know which country makes them?

[blk_shadow]

Haven't tried these ones but also interested in what others have to say! Does anyone know which country makes them?

I believe they are made in Taiwan

[EP3EVA]

Blk ShAdow,

how low is ur car?? the black EK you got there??

[egads]

looks like jap plates?

[blk_shadow]

yeah, that Jap plates I scored it straight from Japan :D

not extra2 low, the wheel arch just sit above the tyre. I'm running 16 inch with a slight camber on all 4.

[EP3EVA]

may i ask how many cm to ground??

look nice by the way!!

[blk_shadow]

may i ask how many cm to ground??

look nice by the way!!

about 12.5cm hahaha...it just looks low.

cheers dude

[EP3EVA]

If you got a ultraracing Front Lower brace with 4 point? could you still install a Front lower arm ?? like from Spoon and J's racing??

http://www.unit-8.co.uk/acatalog/EP3_Strut_Bars_and_Bracing.html

[stoj19]

yeah, that Jap plates I scored it straight from Japan :D

not extra2 low, the wheel arch just sit above the tyre. I'm running 16 inch with a slight camber on all 4.

wait, how did you get the plates??? :eek:

[blk_shadow]

wait, how did you get the plates??? :eek:

I got a mate who knows someone who live there in Japan. :D

special for me...LOL

[Mugen_B16B]

quik question, would a dc5 mugen twin loop fit onto ep? or mod requiered?

[Philip Lee]

quik question, would a dc5 mugen twin loop fit onto ep? or mod requiered?

part no. is diff so should be diff but i guess exhaust can be made to fit.

EP3: 18000-xk2-k0s0 vs DC5: 18000-xk5-k0s0

[egads]

main problems you might encounter would be positions of the hangers and the length of the axle back. i have a feeling b-pipe would be very similar.

[Malenic1981]

I have a small problem guys, my first and second gears started poping out, it was all good until I did oil change in gear box, stright after that it started happening, oil was changed by my tuner and he put realy good red line oil that should be the best there is for honda, any idea what could i do to fix this???

[ekhybrid]

u answered it urself
problem is obvisouly the oil....
change it back to oem

[Malenic1981]

My tuner recons it's not oil, we've used that oil on my DC2R and S2K and it's been alway good, anyway I'll try changing it back, what if this problem stays, what could it be than??

also i heard that shifter can be adjusted and that it could fix this, anyone heard about this??

[egads]

happening all the time while driving or only when cold? but yeah as ekhybrid said, ive got no problems with oem oil

[Malenic1981]

not all the time but happens maybe 5-6 times in a day of driving and car is warmed up not cold when it happens, but before it never happened, I'll try changing back to oem and see if it's gonna be ok.

[Philip Lee]

I'm up for it :p, organize it Phillip. But i'm always at super8 every sat nite if anyone wants to meet up.

so BNE people. which day of the week is suitable?? weeknights/weekends??

btw i spotted you "racing" along Mains Road around 2:30 pm yesterday haha. i followed you from Plaza until Helensvale rd). love your cannon but i'd ditch the rear no. plate bracket thingy. :wave: (ps. i wasn't in the Civic so u wouldn't have recognise me)

[bradb16a]

Well the wife’s reveres psychology has worked wonders.. I’m thinking I should sell my ride just thought I would ask you what do you think it is $$$$ what’s sort of money should I ask for it. when I put it up for sale. I have the stock seat to put back in going to sell with all the goods including the mf10 55400km

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2072748#post2072748

[Mugen_B16B]

so BNE people. which day of the week is suitable?? weeknights/weekends??

btw i spotted you "racing" along Mains Road around 2:30 pm yesterday haha. i followed you from Plaza until Helensvale rd). love your cannon but i'd ditch the rear no. plate bracket thingy. :wave: (ps. i wasn't in the Civic so u wouldn't have recognise me)

i think i saw u to lol, but i was in a yaris so u prob wouldnt have reckonised me haha im up for a cruise, night plz cause its too fkn hot in the day, maybe a springbrook run?

[.nhi.]

i think i saw u to lol, but i was in a yaris so u prob wouldnt have reckonised me haha im up for a cruise, night plz cause its too fkn hot in the day, maybe a springbrook run?

haha... hmmm... monday nites anyone.... or maybe thursday nights >.<\

choice is all urs lol

[n5920787]

Remind me not to let my friend drive my car at all. He went to pick up pizza lastnight & decided to take my car without asking. He drove over a speed bump without braking & straight on at 50 km/hr & now my BC Front Bar is falling part. Sigh....

[Philip Lee]

never leave your keys lying around!!!!!!!! and no body but me is allowed to drive my car period (less getting things done like servicing etc).

cable tie your bar back together haha.

[blk_shadow]

Remind me not to let my friend drive my car at all. He went to pick up pizza lastnight & decided to take my car without asking. He drove over a speed bump without braking & straight on at 50 km/hr & now my BC Front Bar is falling part. Sigh....

I hate people like that. dunno how to 'drive' a car, and just 'steal' other people's car

[EP3EVA]

Remind me not to let my friend drive my car at all. He went to pick up pizza lastnight & decided to take my car without asking. He drove over a speed bump without braking & straight on at 50 km/hr & now my BC Front Bar is falling part. Sigh....


oh well,..most people drive thru speed bump like that with there there shit box's!!

[veecee]

Remind me not to let my friend drive my car at all. He went to pick up pizza lastnight & decided to take my car without asking. He drove over a speed bump without braking & straight on at 50 km/hr & now my BC Front Bar is falling part. Sigh....
send your friend the repair bill...

[NightRyder]

All you Melbourians, I am planning to be there next weekend for a fun filled weekend. Any ideas on where to go and see?... :)

[SuperSteve]

Remind me not to let my friend drive my car at all. He went to pick up pizza lastnight & decided to take my car without asking. He drove over a speed bump without braking & straight on at 50 km/hr & now my BC Front Bar is falling part. Sigh....

awch sorry to hear mate. Send ur mate the bill serves him right taking ur car out without ur permission and if he refuses sue his ass ! ! ! haha probably not so much the sue his ass bit

[.nhi.]

awwww.u poor thing.... i agree, give ur friend the bill!!!! hahahah it aight.... sooo.... we still gna do the meets??

[CONAN]

send him the bill for a new mugen front bar ;)

[Philip Lee]

sooo.... we still gna do the meets??

yeah meet is good, cruise is harder for me tho.

maybe we have a quick meetup first and organise something bigger later.

[n5920787]

Pulled the frontbar out & screwed it back on tightly. So it looks ok from faraway but yeah theres alot of hairline cracks now. Hopefully it will hold up until I replace it. I have an excuse to get the aero kit now & my friend will be paying half of it.


so BNE people. which day of the week is suitable?? weeknights/weekends??

btw i spotted you "racing" along Mains Road around 2:30 pm yesterday haha. i followed you from Plaza until Helensvale rd). love your cannon but i'd ditch the rear no. plate bracket thingy. :wave: (ps. i wasn't in the Civic so u wouldn't have recognise me)

Was i racing lol? I tend to speed alot in slow traffic. As for the meet, Thursday & Friday nights are ok for me.

[Philip Lee]

no you weren't actually speeding or anything. just a term hence the "" hehe

just use some tapes on the bar if needed and tell ppl they're battle scar haha

[EP3EVA]

Size:
16x7 pcd 4x114.3 offset +40

Will they fit on EP3 R?? Any pro's and con's to down size from 17's to 16's??

and is it Legal??

[Philip Lee]

no it wont becos it's only 4 studs (ie 4 x 114.3). u need 5 x 114.3

7 inch wide with +40 offset should fit. i'm not 100&#37; sure 16s will clear the brakes tho.

i guess as long as the rolling diameter is close to stock then it should be ok. you will need to choose higher profile tyres. maybe 205/50/16.

[EP3EVA]

no it wont becos it's only 4 studs (ie 4 x 114.3). u need 5 x 114.3

7 inch wide with +40 offset should fit. i'm not 100% sure 16s will clear the brakes tho.

i guess as long as the rolling diameter is close to stock then it should be ok. you will need to choose higher profile tyres. maybe 205/50/16.


opps didnt see know is 4 x 114.3 i was talking about yeh i mean 5 x 114.3!

Just a question would you go 16's on your EP3?

thanx for the reply.

[Mugen_B16B]

makes ur car lower but traction wise i dun think so

[blk_shadow]

opps didnt see know is 4 x 114.3 i was talking about yeh i mean 5 x 114.3!

Just a question would you go 16's on your EP3?

thanx for the reply.

I wouldn't go down from the suggested size from the factory.

[SuperSteve]

yeah i reckon 17 is perfect for car. Car already has traction problems with 17's aswell wouldnt it b worse with smaller wheels ??

[Philip Lee]

i personally wouldn't go lower than 17s.

[chargeR]

no it wont becos it's only 4 studs (ie 4 x 114.3). u need 5 x 114.3

7 inch wide with +40 offset should fit. i'm not 100% sure 16s will clear the brakes tho.

i guess as long as the rolling diameter is close to stock then it should be ok. you will need to choose higher profile tyres. maybe 205/50/16.

16s will clear the brakes on EP3s, they are the same as AUDM DC5R brakes. 205/55 16 tyre will work, a 205/50 might not have the required load rating for the EP3.

The main disadvantage in 16s is the lack of good wide street tyre available in that diameter.

[Philip Lee]

stock 205/45/17 only has 84w so the problem would be more speed rating then load rating. (also depends on the compliance type spec)

[ep3_ctr]

anyone know how much a set of dc5r brembos will set me back?

[Mugen_B16B]

i no someone selling a set with project MU rotors and endless pads for 1900, look in the for sale section

[Poeter]

heyy, do you guys reckon there will be more facelift models on the market in 1 or 2yrs time?

At the moment, there's mostly 02 and 03 models going for around 25-27k. However for 04 and 05, it's hovering in the early 30k.

I'm hoping to see the 2005 models for mid to late 20ks in a few years time.

[Nepolian]

^^ By then evryone will be on to the FD2R's :)

[bradb16a]

buy and old one and change the head lights the kit cost about 1K :)

[Poeter]

hehe, if the fd2r do come out that time, that'll be a bonus and hopefully there'll be a fd2 type r thread just like this. But that's highly likely since they already have a FD2 chassis here in Australia.

Well, meanwhile I'm still studying my postgrad in uni and working part-time, it'll take me while to save up enough cash. Therefore I'm hoping there will still be good condition and JDM ep3's around by the time I graduate and work full-time.

I don't want to wait too long and turning out to be all trashed up ep3's on the market, just like the dc2r's.

[SuperSteve]

i think someone has mentioned this b4 but i just want to double check b4 i buy brake rotors and brake pads. Are the ep3 brake pads front and rear and rotors front and rear the same size as the dc5r front and rear ??

[Philip Lee]

heyy, do you guys reckon there will be more facelift models on the market in 1 or 2yrs time?

At the moment, there's mostly 02 and 03 models going for around 25-27k. However for 04 and 05, it's hovering in the early 30k.

I'm hoping to see the 2005 models for mid to late 20ks in a few years time.

unfortunately this is hard to say.

production numbers for FL (04-05) are definitley less than pre FL (01-03) due to the fact that they only had around 15months of production vs nearly 3 years for per FL.

also most import shops brought in pre FL as the cost is lower and easier to sell. plus the fact that Yen is so high compared to AUD now that not many people are importing cars right now so supply is relatively low.

however it is possible that in a few years FL cars will be worth around mid 20ks as any (mass produced) cars would drop in value. but may be supply/demand would means us owners won't loss too much $$. :cool:

in 5 years, my 05 will be nearly 10yo and i don't expect it to worth $30k. if it has the resale as strong as the DC2R now i'd be pretty happy.

[SuperSteve]

also rear sway bars for ep3 are the same as a dc5 isnt it ??

[Nepolian]

Anyone here going to WSID this Wed??

[Philip Lee]

spotted a CW EP3 yesterday around 2:30pm at Calams Road.

looks like it has aftermarket white wheels.

[blk_shadow]

hehe, if the fd2r do come out that time, that'll be a bonus and hopefully there'll be a fd2 type r thread just like this. But that's highly likely since they already have a FD2 chassis here in Australia.

Well, meanwhile I'm still studying my postgrad in uni and working part-time, it'll take me while to save up enough cash. Therefore I'm hoping there will still be good condition and JDM ep3's around by the time I graduate and work full-time.

I don't want to wait too long and turning out to be all trashed up ep3's on the market, just like the dc2r's.

buy the facelifted FD civic, it has the FD2 R front bumper and grille. buy the Sport, and you get a K20 in it also. :D just need FD2R rear bumper.

[NightRyder]

Would like to go check it out one day, but not yet track. :)


Anyone here going to WSID this Wed??

[Nepolian]

Would like to go check it out one day, but not yet track. :)

You dont have to race. Come in as pit crew. Its cheaper then. Can find out if you're interested :)

[EP3EVA]

Guys im still cant make my mind on my 1st mod for my EP3!!

it come down to Coilover's, Gruppe-M Air Intake,RM-01 Catback!

I'll get all of them later down the track but rite i could only get one of them..

Damn i'll happy anyone of them! So if you guys were in my shoes, what mods you think the EP3R needed most?!!

[Nepolian]

I'd say intake and cat back!

Coil overs are overated unless you track. No real positives on a street car....IMO!

[SuperSteve]

Guys im still cant make my mind on my 1st mod for my EP3!!

it come down to Coilover's, Gruppe-M Air Intake,RM-01 Catback!

I'll get all of them later down the track but rite i could only get one of them..

Damn i'll happy anyone of them! So if you guys were in my shoes, what mods you think the EP3R needed most?!!

I definately recommend getting intake first because the stock is so restrictive. You will definately notice change in performance aswell as response

[SuperSteve]

Hey guys good news im finally going to buy headers ( sucks because dollar is crap but i cant wait any longer so im just going for it ) Will keep yas posted and show u guys the results. Can't wait :D

[SuperSteve]

hmmm can i drive my car in the pit area ?? i dont wanna leave it outside hehe ill come if i can do that and if a few more of u boys come :)

[Malenic1981]

gruppeM is the way to go, I got it on my car and it's prob the best mod, also have rm-01, works very good combined together with vafc2, I was gonna go for coilovers but gave up on that (no need for them so it would be waste of $$$) I'll try and get some springs, H&R or eibach, should be good for street and some fun on track

[Nepolian]

hmmm can i drive my car in the pit area ?? i dont wanna leave it outside hehe ill come if i can do that and if a few more of u boys come :)


Just meet up with someone and go in as "support crew". Still pay $20 but you get to go inside :)

ps..Ben and I will be there about 5pm.

[Philip Lee]

Guys im still cant make my mind on my 1st mod for my EP3!!

it come down to Coilover's, Gruppe-M Air Intake,RM-01 Catback!

I'll get all of them later down the track but rite i could only get one of them..

Damn i'll happy anyone of them! So if you guys were in my shoes, what mods you think the EP3R needed most?!!

get the one with the most discount lol

[Philip Lee]

oh btw a black FN2R tried to race me off the lights yesterday afternoon on Pinelands Road. sorry mate my car wasn't warmed up yet so didn't go after ya.

[n5920787]

Guys im still cant make my mind on my 1st mod for my EP3!!

it come down to Coilover's, Gruppe-M Air Intake,RM-01 Catback!

I'll get all of them later down the track but rite i could only get one of them..

Damn i'll happy anyone of them! So if you guys were in my shoes, what mods you think the EP3R needed most?!!

Choose the cheapest one first


Hey guys good news im finally going to buy headers ( sucks because dollar is crap but i cant wait any longer so im just going for it ) Will keep yas posted and show u guys the results. Can't wait :D

What headers are you getting & for what price? I been wanting to get either Toda or Mugen but yeah dollar sucks


oh btw a black FN2R tried to race me off the lights yesterday afternoon on Pinelands Road. sorry mate my car wasn't warmed up yet so didn't go after ya.

Had a black fn2 following me & trying to race me on kessels road last weekend. I was tempted but had to make a turn.

[SuperSteve]

lol u guys should show the fn2r the power of a real type r :D hehehe

[NightRyder]

These fn2r's have no idea...LoL.


lol u guys should show the fn2r the power of a real type r :D hehehe

[SuperSteve]

These fn2r's have no idea...LoL.

haha :thumbsup:

[ekhybrid]

Had a black fn2 following me & trying to race me on kessels road last weekend. I was tempted but had to make a turn.

suprise suprise...

why is there such an urge to hoon when fn2 drivers see another honda? :thumbdwn:

[NightRyder]

I think it's because they see another 'Civic Type R' or simply think they are better.

I find these morons, simply morons. :thumbdwn:

No offence to other fn2r drivers btw. It's the driver not the car.


suprise suprise...

why is there such an urge to hoon when fn2 drivers see another honda? :thumbdwn:

[ekhybrid]

I think it's because they see another 'Civic Type R' or simply think they are better.

I find these morons, simply morons. :thumbdwn:

No offence to other fn2r drivers btw. It's the driver not the car.

most likely the reason paul...
out of the whole honda lineup - i find fn2r drivers the most wreckless drivers when they see an EP3

like ffs i rock up to a petrol station and this fn2r owner sees the EP3 and the dude starts revving - bouncing off the limiter wtf?

i dont get it. lol.

[SuperSteve]

most likely the reason paul...
out of the whole honda lineup - i find fn2r drivers the most wreckless drivers when they see an EP3

like ffs i rock up to a petrol station and this fn2r owner sees the EP3 and the dude starts revving - bouncing off the limiter wtf?

i dont get it. lol.

lol what a egg HAHAHAHA

reminds me of this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I

[NightRyder]

haha...steve....I tend to wonder as well....

my moments with these morons are just too pathetic to describe...


most likely the reason paul...
out of the whole honda lineup - i find fn2r drivers the most wreckless drivers when they see an EP3

like ffs i rock up to a petrol station and this fn2r owner sees the EP3 and the dude starts revving - bouncing off the limiter wtf?

i dont get it. lol.

[blk_shadow]

I got couple of questions for you EP3 Veterans :D

has anyone used J's racing front strut bar and Gruppe M intake? cos looks like the intake won't fit under that strut bar.

and Aragosta coilovers for EP3, are they height adjustable?

cheers guys

[ekhybrid]

lol what a egg HAHAHAHA

reminds me of this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I

LOL nice vid

[Nepolian]

I got couple of questions for you EP3 Veterans :D

has anyone used J's racing front strut bar and Gruppe M intake? cos looks like the intake won't fit under that strut bar.

Yes it does

and Aragosta coilovers for EP3, are they height adjustable?

"Coil overs" I'd say so (yes)

cheers guys

^^^^^^^^

[dave_L]

Hi all,

I have been following seeing this thread for almost a year now,

From want to buy a EP3 until its time to let go my EP3 now...

Due to growing of my family...i need a CRV or bigger car...

I have a fair bit of parts for sales and also my car...

If anyone looking into buying a EP3R JDM 05/05 with 26kms ( Stock )
or

Some mods that been taken off the car

please PM me

thankz.

[Mugen_B16B]

Choose the cheapest one first



What headers are you getting & for what price? I been wanting to get either Toda or Mugen but yeah dollar sucks



Had a black fn2 following me & trying to race me on kessels road last weekend. I was tempted but had to make a turn.

funny thing is i also have come across this fn2r and i raced him to and beat him fairly easily

[SuperSteve]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4

FN2R drivers can relate to this song when they see our EP3 CTR's :D

Watch in HD

[EP3EVA]

funny thing is i also have come across this fn2r and i raced him to and beat him fairly easily

Is your EP stock?? hehe

C'mon they both pretty much the same?? and at the end it all come down to the driver than!

[SuperSteve]

ep3 vs fn2r

1st and 2nd gear nothing in it but 3rd gear u will see the difference stock vs stock

[Philip Lee]

Is your EP stock?? hehe

C'mon they both pretty much the same?? and at the end it all come down to the driver than!

horse power are pretty similar but FN2R is like 100kg heavier.

[Mugen_B16B]

got him on the launch but 3rd made it prob close to 2 car lengths but didnt get to 4th

[EG CIVIC]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mg1QvZKEM7U&feature=related

EP3>FN2 :p

[Nepolian]

Just sourced some slotted or drilled rotors for the EP. Is anyone interested in getting some so I can bargain a little? Possibly a group buy......anyone?

[n5920787]

most likely the reason paul...
out of the whole honda lineup - i find fn2r drivers the most wreckless drivers when they see an EP3

like ffs i rock up to a petrol station and this fn2r owner sees the EP3 and the dude starts revving - bouncing off the limiter wtf?

i dont get it. lol.

Haha that reminds when I first got my car, i was happy to finally pick it up. So I was cruising along through traffic all excited & happy & then i stopped at a redlight. On my right was a red fn2, the driver in the fn2 shouted out to me "hey, nice Rice box". At first i thought was he being racist to me. So i said, "hey, nice Spaceship".

He got pissed & started reving the shit out of his car. As soon as the lights turned green, he stalled his car. I was lmao, that made my day.



Just sourced some slotted or drilled rotors for the EP. Is anyone interested in getting some so I can bargain a little? Possibly a group buy......anyone?

I'm interested. Pm me the details.

[Poeter]

wow there's actually people like that out there.

People like that shouldn't be driving type r's in the first place.

[Philip Lee]

its funny these kinda things only happen with FN2R drivers.

other Type Rs drivers would give me the thumbs up.

[Mugen_B16B]

cause there power rangers!!!!!!!!!

[SuperSteve]

lol they are what we sydney drivers call HOONS ! !

[danno]

lol shut up steve ur a hoon hahahah
hows ur foot mate

[Nepolian]

Dynoday (NSW)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106808

[SuperSteve]

lol shut up steve ur a hoon hahahah
hows ur foot mate

SIF IM A HOON ! ! U FN2R DRIVERS ! ! ! hahaha jokes mate

yeah foot is all good thanks ;)

[black8thgen]

anyone here looking to sell their white ep3r rims?!?!?!? =D

[denrie]

how much u willing to buy them for? with 70% Kumho AST Tyres left. :)

[black8thgen]

800-900 maybe? or maybe a swap with fd2 rims =D. with like 90&#37; stock michellin PP tyres left lol.

[Nepolian]

800-900 maybe? or maybe a swap with fd2 rims =D. with like 90% stock michellin PP tyres left lol.

Thats about the going rate for these rims :)

[bodaas]

funny thing is i also have come across this fn2r and i raced him to and beat him fairly easily

big mouth

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5418/bigmouthwh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/bigmouthwh1.jpg/1/w324.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img401/bigmouthwh1.jpg/1/)

[SuperSteve]

arent the fd2 and ep3 rims the same just different colours ??

just spray ur fd2 sports rims white :)

[black8thgen]

yeah they are, buuut spraying is too much work hahaha. =[

[Nepolian]

yeah they are, buuut spraying is too much work hahaha. =[

It isnt cheap sraying rims properly, plus you dont get the red "H" on the centre cap :p

[black8thgen]

yeah =[. hahaha. thats why i just wanna do like a swap with my fd2 rims, although worried about resale value with that =/

[Nepolian]

yeah =[. hahaha. thats why i just wanna do like a swap with my fd2 rims, although worried about resale value with that =/

I'd just keep the FD2 rims and buy the EP3 rims. Cause down the track when you sell the car, I'd be better in stock trim. Cause you'll never get more money for modded parts, somtimes less.

Unfortunately resale for car parts is always based on supply and demand and not the true worth of the item :(

[black8thgen]

hmm, dont think i could sell it in stock though, seeing as ive got the mugen kit on =/.. lol. and it won't be coming off easily i dont think =.=... so in saying that, do you think its not worth a swap? or still better to keep the fd2 rims =/.

main issue is though, if i BUY the ep3 rims, they'd be around the same price as another set of rims i've been interested in, but in 18 as opposed to 17 inch.. soo i dunno.. kinda just looking for a trade atm i guess.. unless i can sell the fd2 rims

[Mugen_B16B]

a month ago i got my mounts replaced cause the old ones were bugger, so i replace them with some used oem jdm dc5r ones in good condition [ prob same as ep3 ones] but the amount of stress the motor puts on these wasnt enough and now its up to where im gonna have to get aftermarket mounts rather then just getting another set of oem and have them shit themselves on me again

guys need some opinions on how the reliable and ride [rough to soft] is with hasport/innovative/avid mounts?

i no a few other ep3 members have replaced there mounts also from this problem

[SuperSteve]

yeah any feedback would b awesome fellas. Im looking for some stiffer mounts for my car atm but im leaning more towards mugen mounts because they wont b as stiff as the rest because im scared of stiffer mounts making weird unwanted noises lol

[bblt]

im planning to replace my soon as well. Gonna go for hasport ones :thumbsup:

[Nepolian]

a month ago i got my mounts replaced cause the old ones were bugger, so i replace them with some used oem jdm dc5r ones in good condition [ prob same as ep3 ones] but the amount of stress the motor puts on these wasnt enough and now its up to where im gonna have to get aftermarket mounts rather then just getting another set of oem and have them shit themselves on me again

guys need some opinions on how the reliable and ride [rough to soft] is with hasport/innovative/avid mounts?

i no a few other ep3 members have replaced there mounts also from this problem


yeah any feedback would b awesome fellas. Im looking for some stiffer mounts for my car atm but im leaning more towards mugen mounts because they wont b as stiff as the rest because im scared of stiffer mounts making weird unwanted noises lol


im planning to replace my soon as well. Gonna go for hasport ones :thumbsup:

I dont think hasport actually make mounts for the EP3.

Innovative 60A is the go....if you really aftermarket mounts. However, it does still vibrate through the car.

If you do alot of tracking and drags then the 70 is for you. Either AVID or Innovative.

I've had the avids, awesome mounts.....but its is harsh. It makes the car vibrate and you can feel it alot, I dropped 0.2 second on the 1/4 mile :)

Steve, I wouldnt bother with the mugen/spoon ones. They're not that much better than stock.

IMO if you car is 99% street, urathane the OEM or get the inserts. This will keep the car almost stock.

[SuperSteve]

I dont think hasport actually make mounts for the EP3.

Innovative 60A is the go....if you really aftermarket mounts. However, it does still vibrate through the car.

If you do alot of tracking and drags then the 70 is for you. Either AVID or Innovative.

I've had the avids, awesome mounts.....but its is harsh. It makes the car vibrate and you can feel it alot, I dropped 0.2 second on the 1/4 mile :)

Steve, I wouldnt bother with the mugen/spoon ones. They're not that much better than stock.

IMO if you car is 99% street, urathane the OEM or get the inserts. This will keep the car almost stock.

Thanks Nepolian :thumbsup: Just a question with the Avid mounts, did they wear in at all ?? like did the vibration settle abit ??

[Mugen_B16B]

I dont think hasport actually make mounts for the EP3.

Innovative 60A is the go....if you really aftermarket mounts. However, it does still vibrate through the car.

If you do alot of tracking and drags then the 70 is for you. Either AVID or Innovative.

I've had the avids, awesome mounts.....but its is harsh. It makes the car vibrate and you can feel it alot, I dropped 0.2 second on the 1/4 mile :)

Steve, I wouldnt bother with the mugen/spoon ones. They're not that much better than stock.

IMO if you car is 99% street, urathane the OEM or get the inserts. This will keep the car almost stock.

60A are the red ones im assuming? and 70 black?

hasport do make dc5/ep3 mounts, jdmyard sells them http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53266

[Mugen_B16B]

Thanks Nepolian :thumbsup: Just a question with the Avid mounts, did they wear in at all ?? like did the vibration settle abit ??

yeah i was told the mugen/spoon feel like stock but abit stronger but i rather be safe then sorry if u do break the mugen/spoon mounts lol

[Nepolian]

Thanks Nepolian :thumbsup: Just a question with the Avid mounts, did they wear in at all ?? like did the vibration settle abit ??

Unfortunately no. They are quite firm all the time. You can't soften a rock, just like me LOL!


60A are the red ones im assuming? and 70 black?

hasport do make dc5/ep3 mounts, jdmyard sells them http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53266

So be it, Im wrong. Its still more exxy than the other brands!


yeah i was told the mugen/spoon feel like stock but abit stronger but i rather be safe then sorry if u do break the mugen/spoon mounts lol

I was told by the guy that bought my AVIDS that the mugen ones were shit cause he broke them and thought them were a complete waste of money, considering you can buy a set of inno/avid for same price.

If you look at it logically, the spoon/mugen ones are opened design giving the mounts movement, therefore could and will still break when pushed.

Dont flame me, I'm not baggin mugen, its not my opinion, just what I've been told :)

[Nepolian]

Here guys! Look mugen mounts and inserts....

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102452

[Nepolian]

Hey Paul,

I was thinking of a Sydney meet up, like what we did at homebush?

What do you reckon? Just a small get together!

[Philip Lee]

a month ago i got my mounts replaced cause the old ones were bugger, so i replace them with some used oem jdm dc5r ones in good condition [ prob same as ep3 ones] but the amount of stress the motor puts on these wasnt enough and now its up to where im gonna have to get aftermarket mounts rather then just getting another set of oem and have them shit themselves on me again

guys need some opinions on how the reliable and ride [rough to soft] is with hasport/innovative/avid mounts?

i no a few other ep3 members have replaced there mounts also from this problem

hi mate,

where did you get your mounts done?

thanks

[Mugen_B16B]

friends dad replaced them for me at his workshop but wasnt worth it imo cause they broke not so long after lol

[EP3EVA]

Hey Philip Lee, Is that your car in your Avatar photo's??

It look's good, that how i want my EP3 to that SPEC...

Anyway by any chance you got any info about that EP3??

THANX

[Philip Lee]

for the record, this is the actual pic:

http://www.imagebucket.in/images/6fdtwp3u9zqiq4wpnydy.jpg

it's actually a pre FL spoon EP3 driven by Tsuchiya Keiichi aka Drift King (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keiichi_Tsuchiya) in a Hot Version DVD.

[NightRyder]

No worries. I'm up for it. Perhaps even for a coffee or something?


Hey Paul,

I was thinking of a Sydney meet up, like what we did at homebush?

What do you reckon? Just a small get together!

[SuperSteve]

Hey Paul,

I was thinking of a Sydney meet up, like what we did at homebush?

What do you reckon? Just a small get together!

yeah ill b up for that. Small would b good hehe nothing to hectic.

Hey anyone reckon the mount inserts would fit on the mugen engine mounts ??

[Nepolian]

No worries. I'm up for it. Perhaps even for a coffee or something?


yeah ill b up for that. Small would b good hehe nothing to hectic.

Hey anyone reckon the mount inserts would fit on the mugen engine mounts ??

Yeah, small meet up is good. Can I suggest the pub that we went to Paul? Nice and quiet and the food was good too. We can do that a chit chat there :)

One week night would be good. Maybe the night of the monthly meet and if we want to, we can cruise up to where it is!?

Steve, if you are gonna get inserts, its defeating the purpose of getting the Mugen mounts.

[Malenic1981]

Guys need help, what brake pads fit our EP3, can we use DC5 or S2K??

[Nepolian]

Not too sure about DC5?

I ordered some S2K front ones and they fit!

[SuperSteve]

Guys need help, what brake pads fit our EP3, can we use DC5 or S2K??

I know someone that used s2k pads in the rear for his ep3. Im not sure what will fit the front.

[chargeR]

Guys need help, what brake pads fit our EP3, can we use DC5 or S2K??

AUDM DC5R, S2K and EP3R all use the same front pad. JDM DC5R is obviously different. Rear pads I am less sure about as I have only ever replaced mine once, but I am pretty sure that EP3R, JDM DC5R and AUDM DC5R all use the same rear pad.

[Chi]

Rear pads are same for AUDM and JDM DC5R.

Rear calipers are same size too, only diff is the rear calipers on the JDM DC5R are made of lighter alloy/aluminium material off memory.

[SuperSteve]

anyone know if mugen engine mounts have the name mugen on them ?? i just got some second hard mugen engine mounts and i cant tell the difference between oem and them. I got a 3 piece set and 1 of the mounts has honda written on it :S

[Malenic1981]

is that any s2k or has to be AP1 or AP2??

[Mugen_B16B]

anyone know if mugen engine mounts have the name mugen on them ?? i just got some second hard mugen engine mounts and i cant tell the difference between oem and them. I got a 3 piece set and 1 of the mounts has honda written on it :S

got any pics?

[sai_ANN]

Yeah, small meet up is good. Can I suggest the pub that we went to Paul? Nice and quiet and the food was good too. We can do that a chit chat there :)

One week night would be good. Maybe the night of the monthly meet and if we want to, we can cruise up to where it is!?

Steve, if you are gonna get inserts, its defeating the purpose of getting the Mugen mounts.

when is this meet up? i might be able to make it... :)

[SuperSteve]

just found out 2day that the mugen mounts use the same housing as oem mounts. Only difference is, is that the rubber is more stiffer or some crap.

[stoj19]

This is kind of random but I think we need to start an EP3 picture thread. One of our cars and another of awesome ones that we can all idolise.

Just some input into the forum :p

[egads]

theres already one in the appearance/gallery section

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78683

[EP3EVA]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107193

NEW OZ EP3 R Pic's Thread!!!!!!!!!!!

[NightRyder]

Yeah, small meet up is good. Can I suggest the pub that we went to Paul? Nice and quiet and the food was good too. We can do that a chit chat there :)

One week night would be good. Maybe the night of the monthly meet and if we want to, we can cruise up to where it is!?


George, I'm up for anything as long as we get to sit, eat, chat and cruise if up for it...LoL...

Having it on the same night as the monthly meet sounds good. :)

Lets do this. :D

[SuperSteve]

George, I'm up for anything as long as we get to sit, eat, chat and cruise if up for it...LoL...

Having it on the same night as the monthly meet sounds good. :)

Lets do this. :D

im easy guys. Just give me date and time and ill try my best to make it :thumbsup:

[EG]

saw a white Ep3 on victoria road west ryde today and had a gt wing on it :eek:

[icecrm]

im down for a meet, greet and EAT!!!

[Nepolian]

when is this meet up? i might be able to make it... :)

Hi Di, its been a while :)


George, I'm up for anything as long as we get to sit, eat, chat and cruise if up for it...LoL...

Having it on the same night as the monthly meet sounds good. :)

Lets do this. :D

:thumbsup:


im easy guys. Just give me date and time and ill try my best to make it :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:


im down for a meet, greet and EAT!!!

I'll put something down very soon....in the next few days on this :)

[sai_ANN]

^ hey george...yeah...been a while... :)

let me know when this happens...but not free next sat...

[blk_shadow]

can anyone here confirm whether the tie rod ends, driveshafts and fr rotors are the same between AUDM DC5R and EP3?

thx guys

[ShiRi]

Hey guys,

Have been inspecting an EP3 in the last days as I'm interested in getting one. Anyone shed any light as to replacing a broken left lense with a standard one?

Also the Type R badge on the grill has been removed... what's the deal with replacing these? I haven't been able to find any for sale.

Thirdly, There are no centre caps, are these hard to replace?

Fourthly, is there anything else I should be on the lookout for of massive concern with owning an EP3?

I want to make the right choice as I'm moving from an EG Civic to an EP3 so it's a lot of money and I don't want to regret it.

Thanks guys,

Shiri

[Mugen_B16B]

Hey guys,

Have been inspecting an EP3 in the last days as I'm interested in getting one. Anyone shed any light as to replacing a broken left lense with a standard one?

Also the Type R badge on the grill has been removed... what's the deal with replacing these? I haven't been able to find any for sale.

Thirdly, There are no centre caps, are these hard to replace?

Fourthly, is there anything else I should be on the lookout for of massive concern with owning an EP3?

I want to make the right choice as I'm moving from an EG Civic to an EP3 so it's a lot of money and I don't want to regret it.

Thanks guys,

Shiri

yes standard ep lights fit, just not the smoked type r effect

ebay has what u need for the front badge
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-JDM-HONDA-CIVIC-EP3-FRONT-TYPE-R-EMBLEM-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhas hZitem120377433339QQitemZ120377433339QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

ebay has centre caps sometimes and jdmyard i think can get them for u

[ShiRi]

Thanks for the help on that Mugen!

[ep3_ctr]

guys my engine mounts have had it, what price am i looking at to replace them, also will dc5r ones fit?

[Nepolian]

guys my engine mounts have had it, what price am i looking at to replace them, also will dc5r ones fit?

If you want it to feel like stock, just get inserts or fill it.

Otherwise get some aftermarket mounts...they are about $450-$600 atm

[blk_shadow]

can anyone here confirm whether the tie rod ends, driveshafts and fr rotors are the same between AUDM DC5R and EP3?

thx guys

does anyone got any infos on these? :p:thumbsup:

[Nepolian]

can anyone here confirm whether the tie rod ends, driveshafts and fr rotors are the same between AUDM DC5R and EP3?

thx guys


does anyone got any infos on these? :p:thumbsup:

Going by the fact that both cars have the same gear box and brake set up, it'd be my educated guess that the drive shafts would be the same.

It has been said several times that discs are the same and tie rods are different. But if you get the inverted tie rods, it doesnt matter as the eyelets will make up the difference!

[n5920787]

Anyone know where i can find leather shift boots?

[Philip Lee]

try ebay uk.

we got our suede and leather from one of the seller.

if i buy again, i'd get leather. only got suede cos i got it from my fd who changed his mind and went leather.

[stoj19]

Hey guys what does this "2 Stars" sticker mean

picture here: https://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/JDM%20DC5%20EP3%20%272%20Stars%27%20Decal%20Large. jpg

Thanks heaps

[egads]

http://www.shopresponse.com/jdm_honda_2_stars_decal.html

[Philip Lee]

it's just a sticker to tell the emission level the car achieves.

this is an older one (2001) that fits our EP3, i think they now have a diff sticker for newer standards.

[EP3EVA]

Ok What should i do:

1)Spoon N1 = $935 shipped and do a 3'' custom B-pipe, Fujita CAI = $395

2) EBAY SPOON style muffler = $280 and do a 3'' custom B-pipe, Gruppe-M = $1,300-1,400

All priced are shipped


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110349437034&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

[Nepolian]

Ok What should i do:

1)Spoon N1 = $935 shipped and do a 3'' custom B-pipe, Fujita CAI = $395

2) EBAY SPOON style muffler = $280 and do a 3'' custom B-pipe, Gruppe-M = $1,300-1,400

All priced are shipped


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110349437034&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

Custom CAI <$300 (dependant on air filter)

Modified OEM secondary header with hi flow cat with 2.5inch stainless mandrel exhaust mid muffler and cannon of choice <1K (Save about another $200 if using mild steel).

I had CAI, changed to GruppeM and there was almost nil difference on the road....and nil difference in HP output on the dyno!

No need for 3" unless you are going for bigger mods that I/H/E!

[EP3EVA]

Custom CAI <$300 (dependant on air filter)

Modified OEM secondary header with hi flow cat with 2.5inch stainless mandrel exhaust mid muffler and cannon of choice <1K (Save about another $200 if using mild steel).

I had CAI, changed to GruppeM and there was almost nil difference on the road....and nil difference in HP output on the dyno!

No need for 3" unless you are going for bigger mods that I/H/E!

what you mean by Modified OEM secondary header? price around?

2.5inch stainless mandrel exhaust mid muffler cost around?

sorry for the for asking about price's, i just dont want to get rip off thats all.

thanx

[n5920787]

try ebay uk.

we got our suede and leather from one of the seller.

if i buy again, i'd get leather. only got suede cos i got it from my fd who changed his mind and went leather.

yeah i checked ebay uk, but can't find any.

[EP3EVA]

yeah i checked ebay uk, but can't find any.

there you go...


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__r-leather-shift_W0QQType28035aZInterior25da19d0QQ_kwZrQQ_kwZ leatherQQ_kwZshiftQQ_ckwZbootsQ5cQQ_dmptZUKQ5fCars PartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQ_fromfsbZ

[Nepolian]

1)what you mean by Modified OEM secondary header? price around?

2) 2.5inch stainless mandrel exhaust mid muffler cost around?

sorry for the for asking about price's, i just dont want to get rip off thats all.

thanx

1) Cut you original header at the front of the cat and weld in new cat of choice. Cost is the price of a cat ($150-$300) and max $100 in labour and 20-30 in a new flange (or use you original).

2) Stainless catback should cost you about $200-$300 in centre and rear muffler (dependant on brand). $100-$200 on piping and $200-$300 on labour.

Obviously I'm being a little broad on the pricing as each place is different (In Sydney labour can be anywhere from $60-$120 an hour). If done at once it should'nt cost you anymore than 1K.

Any capable exhaust shop can do this job. There is nothing about the EP3 that needs special attention.

That said, this is a budget option which would give you good gains!

Better still, if you're really keen, take the header off the engine and grind off the welds inside the flange.

[EP3EVA]

1) Cut you original header at the front of the cat and weld in new cat of choice. Cost is the price of a cat ($150-$300) and max $100 in labour and 20-30 in a new flange (or use you original).

2) Stainless catback should cost you about $200-$300 in centre and rear muffler (dependant on brand). $100-$200 on piping and $200-$300 on labour.

Obviously I'm being a little broad on the pricing as each place is different (In Sydney labour can be anywhere from $60-$120 an hour). If done at once it should'nt cost you anymore than 1K.

Any capable exhaust shop can do this job. There is nothing about the EP3 that needs special attention.

That said, this is a budget option which would give you good gains!

Better still, if you're really keen, take the header off the engine and grind off the welds inside the flange.

1)Cut you original header at the front of the cat and weld in new cat:

Why needed to be cut?? and cant you just buy a cat and bolt it on??

2)take the header off the engine and grind off the welds inside the flange:

what's good about that?


Sorry i just have no idea on these stuff


thanx N.M

[Nepolian]

1)Cut you original header at the front of the cat and weld in new cat:

Why needed to be cut?? and cant you just buy a cat and bolt it on??

2)take the header off the engine and grind off the welds inside the flange:

what's good about that?


Sorry i just have no idea on these stuff


thanx N.M

No worries!

The cat and the secondary header is one piece so it needs to be cut.

The welds restricts airflow from the head. There is quite a large weld which sits inside. Reducing/eliminating this would increase flow :)

[SuperSteve]

No worries!

The cat and the secondary header is one piece so it needs to be cut.

The welds restricts airflow from the head. There is quite a large weld which sits inside. Reducing/eliminating this would increase flow :)

Hurry up and organise a meet up so we can discuss these things over a coffee mate ! :D:D

[EP3EVA]

No worries!

The cat and the secondary header is one piece so it needs to be cut.

The welds restricts airflow from the head. There is quite a large weld which sits inside. Reducing/eliminating this would increase flow :)


would be better off doing a custom headers instead??

Or the OEM header is good enuff?

[Nepolian]

would be better off doing a custom headers instead??

Or the OEM header is good enuff?

Depends on your budget and what mods your after. OEM header is not bad, but can be improved. In no way am I comparing it to a Toda header etc....but then again modding the OEM header wont cost a few weeks wage either!

The OEM header is a properly made stainless steel header with mandrel bends, so i'd say it aint too bad!

Steve, I'll put something up as soon as I get my roster tomorrow. Cant organise something when I dont know when I am available :p

Soon mate, soon......

[EP3EVA]

hmm do like aftermarket header's have build in cat's?? just like the OEM's??

[Nepolian]

hmm do like aftermarket header's have build in cat's?? just like the OEM's??

In short....NO!

Heres an idea of cost! Its a rough guestimate but I'd be quite close!

Mugen header with cat $2500ish
Toda race header (no cat) $1500ish
Buddy club race header (no cat) $1300ish
Maximworks header with cat $2500ish
SSR raceheader (no cat) $2500

Basically you'd be spending $1500 upwards to have a set of headers modified with a cat!

Working with my $100 per KW principal......fail unfortunately, money better spent elsewhere!

But this is my personal opinion :)

[n5920787]

there you go...


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__r-leather-shift_W0QQType28035aZInterior25da19d0QQ_kwZrQQ_kwZ leatherQQ_kwZshiftQQ_ckwZbootsQ5cQQ_dmptZUKQ5fCars PartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQ_fromfsbZ

Sweet!!! Thanks

[veecee]

Got mine here - http://www.redlinegoods.com/general.shtm. Nice quality leather. Just need to pull my finger out and fit it!

[ep3_ctr]

thinking of selling my ep3. What do you think i should advertise for?

2002 Model - 25000 kms

Mugen Double Loop Exhaust
Mugen Airbox
Carbon Front Sway Bar
Rear Sway Bar
Endless Brake Pads
Razo Gear Knob
JVC Deck
Top of the range Pioneer Speakers throughout
Carbon Tweeter Mounts
Recent Service
Rays Gram Lights - 57 Maximum - 17 inch unmarked perfect condition
HKS FCON IS

[Nepolian]

^ hey george...yeah...been a while... :)

let me know when this happens...but not free next sat...

Hey Sydney guys,

Is the first couple of weeks in march a good time for you?

What do you prefer, weekdays or weekends?

Let me know!

[icecrm]

i dont mind

any will do

[sai_ANN]

Hey Sydney guys,

Is the first couple of weeks in march a good time for you?

What do you prefer, weekdays or weekends?

Let me know!

march is good for me...weekdays or weekends...but pref weekends...

[stoj19]

thinking of selling my ep3. What do you think i should advertise for?

2002 Model - 25000 kms

Mugen Double Loop Exhaust
Mugen Airbox
Carbon Front Sway Bar
Rear Sway Bar
Endless Brake Pads
Razo Gear Knob
JVC Deck
Top of the range Pioneer Speakers throughout
Carbon Tweeter Mounts
Recent Service
Rays Gram Lights - 57 Maximum - 17 inch unmarked perfect condition
HKS FCON IS

Hey mate, nice car in my opinion you would get more money if you sold the parts and put it back to stock and sold the car. Like to sell the mugen gear :p ?

And just something I have to get off my chest....how the heck can 2002 model EP3's have 25,000kms. It is so bull. And I have see that many EP3's with such little kms for a car that is nearly seven years old. On average a person drives 15,000km per year so do the maths 105,000kms average. And they are such awesome cars who wouldn't drive them for miles and miles

Sorry if I offend any one, just wanted to raise a point which I think is valid.

[sai_ANN]

15,000 km per year in australia yes...i doubt that would be the average in japan...

[SuperSteve]

Hey mate, nice car in my opinion you would get more money if you sold the parts and put it back to stock and sold the car. Like to sell the mugen gear :p ?

And just something I have to get off my chest....how the heck can 2002 model EP3's have 25,000kms. It is so bull. And I have see that many EP3's with such little kms for a car that is nearly seven years old. On average a person drives 15,000km per year so do the maths 105,000kms average. And they are such awesome cars who wouldn't drive them for miles and miles

Sorry if I offend any one, just wanted to raise a point which I think is valid.

Who knows people in japan could have used the car as a weekend car and used public transport for getting to work. My car is a 2002 model and i bought it with 32000km on the clock. Even though it was 5 year old at the time i purchased it, it felt as if it was brand new. Meh who knows.

[SuperSteve]

Hey Sydney guys,

Is the first couple of weeks in march a good time for you?

What do you prefer, weekdays or weekends?

Let me know!

March is good for me. I dont mind meeting up during the week but i would prefer a weekend :)

[bradb16a]

Who knows people in japan could have used the car as a weekend car and used public transport for getting to work. My car is a 2002 model and i bought it with 32000km on the clock. Even though it was 5 year old at the time i purchased it, it felt as if it was brand new. Meh who knows.


There are a few way to find out what km the car has done .
1) One way have a look in the glove box and there should be a sticker in there when the major service is done. PICS to come soon
2) Get a car that has log book...
3) Get the auction cert that as it shows the km on it.

I have worked for importer in the past and they 7/10 cars come with logbooks but they change the KM on them after they buy them at auction and then import them in....so they terf the books ...

I'm not saying all cars have had there KM changed but i would have to say 80% would be because at the end of the day the can buy cheaper car with high KM and pay $$$ to get them changed and make an extra couple of thousand ..

Like with anything you get what yopu pay for and you know a good car when you see one ...

[stoj19]

There are a few way to find out what km the car has done .
1) One way have a look in the glove box and there should be a sticker in there when the major service is done. PICS to come soon
2) Get a car that has log book...
3) Get the auction cert that as it shows the km on it.

I have worked for importer in the past and they 7/10 cars come with logbooks but they change the KM on them after they buy them at auction and then import them in....so they terf the books ...

I'm not saying all cars have had there KM changed but i would have to say 80&#37; would be because at the end of the day the can buy cheaper car with high KM and pay $$$ to get them changed and make an extra couple of thousand ..

Like with anything you get what yopu pay for and you know a good car when you see one ...

Yeah exactly, the importers wind down the KM's and sell them with like 20,000kms here to make the extra money. In my opinion its all a load of rubbish my ep3 which I imported myself has 60,000+kms and I would love to compare the condition of mine to some of these other cars with extremely low kms as mine (i reckon, havent seen any other EP3s thats why we need a meet) is pretty dam clean...spent so much money on car cleaning products and look after it! I have all log books from Japan etc.

I just annoys me to think when I do sell my EP3 that I will up against the bloody importers who wind down the KMs and my car will SEEM like it has so many kms on it and will be hard to sell or wont be able to get what it is worth. It is also bad for the true EP3s with genuine Kms. Cheating is never fair is it.