EP3 Type R

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11-08-2012, 12:02 PM
doosra

I've got coilovers going in the car as we speak :)
11-08-2012, 12:02 PM
brody

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Originally Posted by -JC-

'proven power?' dude, all you need to do now is prove it! I've got $150 that says a stock ep3 with moneybags intake won't go faster than el cheapo injen intake? Any takers?

Finally someone who is making some sense haha. Exactly my thought
11-08-2012, 12:09 PM
brody

Ok guys. Thinking about getting a new intake manifold. I've read a lot of people getting the rbc because of the decent price and proven gains. Also looking at skunk2 (yes I know there is a bit of difference in price). Not too fussed about the price but not too overboard. Suggestions/experiences on different setups would be greatly appreciated. Itb's would be awesome but not at the mo ha.
11-08-2012, 02:35 PM
butterfingers

can anyone confirm if the dc5r front lca are identical to the ep3r?
11-08-2012, 02:58 PM
doosra

So I just got my car lowered on coilovers and noticed a lot of camber in the rear. Do you think I need a camber kit or can they just do the wheel alignment without it?
11-08-2012, 04:03 PM
doosra

here are some pics.. what do you guys think of the height? I'm thinking I might raise the rear a bit

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8...0811154656.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/413...0811154251.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/342...0811154221.jpg

Do I need a camber kit or do you think a wheel alignment can fix the camber on the rear?
11-08-2012, 05:29 PM
doosra

When I turn the steering wheel, there are sounds coming from the front now. Sometimes it's a squeak and the other is like a creaking sound. Any ideas what it is?
11-08-2012, 06:18 PM
bluey45

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Originally Posted by doosra

When I turn the steering wheel, there are sounds coming from the front now. Sometimes it's a squeak and the other is like a creaking sound. Any ideas what it is?

Sounds like you new a regrease of the steering rack. I had this same problem before. Quite a common thing on our ep3.
11-08-2012, 06:19 PM
bennjamin

Quote:

Originally Posted by doosra

When I turn the steering wheel, there are sounds coming from the front now. Sometimes it's a squeak and the other is like a creaking sound. Any ideas what it is?

Because it has only just happened once you've lowered the car / installed coilovers its LIKELY your front springs slipping around as your front shocks rotate - as you turn the wheel back and forth. Mare sure the spring perches are TIGHT as they can loosen over time with this front suspension design (macpherson struts)
11-08-2012, 06:24 PM
doosra

Bluey - it's only happened since coilovers installed so I think Benjamin mighty be right.

Ben - thanks mate. I'll get tomorrow to make sure it's tight. Do you think I need a camber kit?
11-08-2012, 07:04 PM
RPS.13

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterfingers

can anyone confirm if the dc5r front lca are identical to the ep3r?

I'm currently using some from a audm dc5r. So yes, they are identical i.e. bolt up to the ep3r.
11-08-2012, 08:06 PM
-JC-

Quote:

Originally Posted by brody

Ok guys. Thinking about getting a new intake manifold. I've read a lot of people getting the rbc because of the decent price and proven gains. Also looking at skunk2 (yes I know there is a bit of difference in price). Not too fussed about the price but not too overboard. Suggestions/experiences on different setups would be greatly appreciated. Itb's would be awesome but not at the mo ha.

Get this one and spend the coin you save elsewhere.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CvcSi-RBC...t_18746wt_1378