There's a guy who imports EP3Rs from japan and sticks them up on Firesport.com
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There's a guy who imports EP3Rs from japan and sticks them up on Firesport.com
not only guy, a few guys but
my question is, was it the same case with you when you installed these coilovers on your ep3r? as in the front left coilover installed showed massive toe out angle which rendered the car undrivable, and adjusting the toe angle back to alignment would be dangerous as the adjusting the toe that far to be aligned would leave little thread connected to the tie rods which can potentially disconnect during driving.Quote:
Originally Posted by iQQ
My mech actually thinks these coilovers i bought arent even for the ep3r as the suspension geometry went overly wonky after installation.
thanks for your help
hey guys do you know where i can get part number for driver side rubber moulding?(the whole frame rubber moulding not the window sill rubber garnish) ----(i will take a pic tomorow and upload here to be more clear tomorrow)
edit: i think its called door sash trim or rubber dam? the moulding that runs alongside the door pillars etc.
cheers
when the coilovers were put it on it was pretty much like plug and play, had to adjust the tie rod ends abit to reach the coilovers but thats about it. when my car got defected i took them off to put the stock suspension on and changed it over again after the defect was gone and it was like normal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eskimo_firefighter
should get the gruppe M intakeQuote:
Originally Posted by EGG80X
Have you got one u want to sell?Quote:
Originally Posted by iQQ
took a ride in my mates ep3 with gruppe M
and i must say it is TOTALLY different compared to my mugen...
i want one...
Yeh same when mine were installed just install wheel alignment and thats it. Did u install them yourself?Quote:
Originally Posted by iQQ
thats the way to go! get one man you wont regret it plus it looks good. apart from some rattling noisesQuote:
Originally Posted by mtonep3
Ah thanks man, well since mine install wasnt like that, would u also speculate that the coilovers i bought arent even suited for the ep3r?Quote:
Originally Posted by iQQ
i dont know what ta do with these coilovers now..
Would the be dc5r coilovers maybe?
Possibility, but i dont think there is a way to confirm that. i wish buddyclub put some labels with codes or something like that so i can tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtonep3
there are people running DC5 coilovers in EP3 without much trouble. i'd think the problem is bigger than that.
anyone wanna sell their stock ecu?
I need one
What ECU are you running now?Quote:
Originally Posted by EGG80X
straight swap for your hondata k pro?
i know this'll be a hassle...but could somone maybe make a thread of mods for the ep3?
it'll make things easier for newbies like me to scroll through and list read it, rather than read every single post there is. (715 pages so far..O_O)
and to ams: wouldn't mind a meet in july~ =)
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grille updated
FL grill?
yes fl grille on pre fl ep..
SICK:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by ITRDC2
did you have to mod anything?Quote:
Originally Posted by ITRDC2
looks pretty good.
need to cut up a bit ...and the other problem is really hard to close the hood since mugen hood is hard to close even with stock grille...
are you going to put the red H on the grill? seems funny without it but not sure how the bigger FL badge will look.
damn i want to swap for fl headlights looks so much better.
fl headlights hard to source?
it will look stupid seriously....so im trying to put the pre fl red h somewhere to make my car to be unique,actually now its quite unique already...Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
my friend just bought this ep3
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is that dash the us version? since its si and thats all they ever get.
in mph too.
and running spacers to clear the brembos.
looks good.
wooow i guess we ep3 owners will try and get a hold of the si cluster now hehehe looks HOT wish i could get a hold of the silver OEM rims.
thats not an oem SI cluster, it's some cheesy british cluster called "plasma gauges"
http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/#/civic/4534291444
this is what an SI looks like
http://www.familycar.com/roadtests/H...es/Cluster.jpg
oh yeah I remember now they use to do that on the ek clusters.
The only thing I don't like is that the redline is much lower cause it an SI
just called RACV for a quote for ep3r. ridiculous prices. my dads rating 1 for life and my name as a secondary driver would cost $2000 p.a (WITH A $2000 excess)
any suggestions? this headache in getting insurance is putting me off buying a ep3r if its impossible to afford!
any help very much appreciated!
Try just car, shannons etc.
Being an import, the mainstream insurance companies will be exxy.
Finished my wire tuck last night, pics arent great quality as my digital camera died in the ass.
BEFORE:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...%20oz/WIRE.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...20oz/wirep.jpg
AFTER:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...0oz/NOWIRE.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...oz/nowirep.jpg
tried shannons although said i need to have over 5years driving experience (which i dont have)
just cars quoted me 1.6k pa with an excess of 2.3k @ fault lol.
guess ill need to pray i dont get into a smash up *knocks on wood*
what're people paying on shannons
22yo 1.7k for me...
i'm paying $750 with shannons. over 30yo, clean history, full NCB and $500 excess. i live in Brisbane tho.
hi,
looking for new tyres and need some advice,
is it wise to go from 205/45/17 to 215/45/17 ??
wheel is thus bigger and does that mean slower start off? is the difference really that big?
I did it. 205 to 215. Difference isn't too noticeable - I notice there is more flex in the tyre when cornering however the comfort was a lot better (could've also been due to new tyres compared to my old worn ones). Didn't notice too much in terms of slower start off.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonske
i'd go 215/45/17 as its a common size which means more choice and cheaper.
JDM DC5R runs 215/45 from factory.
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Originally Posted by Philip Lee
+1
yeah im running 215/45/17
btw does anyone know where to get a part list number for our cars?
yeah, main reason for the change is price and availability. bloody 205/45/17 quotes so expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
also will the speedo be off?
speedo will be more accruate.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonske
but less margin for error.
See those foggies he has in the Mugen front lip, what are those? Anyone know?
Thought they are OEM ones modified to the mugen lp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twest
You'd know if its DC5 cause they dont fit straight on!Quote:
Originally Posted by mtonep3
Mr LEE is correct here :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Difference would not be noticeable.Quote:
Originally Posted by p3p5y
Correct again!Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
It should bring it with in 2-4kph under actual speedo reading. Should'nt change anything in terms of margin for error as speeding is bad......mmmmmmmmkay!
silly question about tyres can you just slap on 215s onto our oem wheels? since its better than 205 and i want better tyres than what i was given...
^ yes you can
Yeah 215 will fit 7" rims. as i said Honda fitted 215 tyres on 7" rims for JDM DC5R.
guys....what are the SMALLEST rims you can fit on OEM EP3 brake size/knuckles etc ?
Considering options later on and wondering if slicks will sit on 16s or even 15's on those big brakes
Dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit chuck!Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
16 is smallest due to brakes. 15 is doable if you use DC2R/DC5 base 282mm brake setup!
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Originally Posted by Nepolian
base front discs/calipers might be the way - i am thinking deep 15's and low for street driving and easy swap for back to track or keep as is for slicks.
You gave me an idea George :)
USDM style EP3 with fully sick 15 inch rims with small rubbers............FTWQuote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
and................negative 1000 degree camber!!
but they got 4x100 and smaller disc, im sure 16's is the smallest
tyres from option 1 garage in qld, kumho ku31 215/45/17 for $98 cheap cheap and there good for the price u pay, imo better then g3's ive used before
i'd rather be paying arond $50 more for KU36,
more performance!!
Ku31's not bad man. :D Better in the wet and slightly worse in the dry than KU36 but still not bad. (From my experience) Got them on my wheel at the moment for daily / street driving, I'll just think about later on whether I'll use them at the track.
???? Thats the point.....to wear 15's.....LolzQuote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
Ps.....theyre 5 stud :)
nah US Si EP3's are 4x100
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hey has anyone got the buddy club short shifter on their car? any difference since chancing gears is already short?
I was told you wont notice a huge difference.
I've been thinking of getting the shifter as well, since theres play in the urethane ball joint that I would hope a new shifter removes.
ive decided to keep the car, hopefully k24 bottom end soon :) hope it boogys, probably drive it to sydney for dr honda to tune it aswell. melbourne tuners aint the best...
As Perry said I have also heard they make little difference
Anyone hooked up a rear view camera to their cars? Any recommended places to put it?
my car came with one. i can take a pic but its right next to the boot open button.
can anyone show me where to buy the facelift ep3 headlights? I cant seem to find it at all. thank you in advance
i seen them on, www.supergt.com.hk
very pricey though, just comes with the shell with no HID, wiring etc.
also i know honda can get them for around double the price superGT is selling them.
ahhh thanks for the link. They are selling it for 840 for the pair of headlights, so i think im gonna give up on finding these.
On the side note what do you guys think of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories
Personally I don't like them, however if you had a black ep3 imo they would look very nice.
guys i think my ep3 is getting ****ed... long drives feels like something is wrong with the car like theres heavy vibrations or something rattling on the drivers side and i can feel it through the steering wheel. searched up steering rack and yeah i dont know where the tie rod is at to even have a look at. just going through 1st-> 2nd rattles, happens during 4th aswell, it aint the rattling from my gruppe m cause im so use to it now. mechanic doesnt know the problem cause i couldnt get it to rattle when i took it there.
Man that sucks, it's not your engine mounts is it?
ok so i checked both engine mounts seems fine, is tie rod or whatever located near the suspensions?
Checked spark plugs, check oil level?
have you checked your control arm bushings?
on a side note, the tie rod ends boot are easily split too. I've changed both of mine