no idea whats going on but yeah yeah...
...400-450 sounds about right??
maybe 500?? ..... dont know???!?
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no idea whats going on but yeah yeah...
...400-450 sounds about right??
maybe 500?? ..... dont know???!?
o_0
I usually get around 450km per tank as well. I guess if I drive a little spiritly then it would be slightly less.
I used to get closed to 600km, when I had intake and cat back.
Now get around 560-580km, with gruppe m, headers, hi-flow cat and exhaust. 80% freeway km's, with moderate to heavy foot and vtec.
In inner city suburbs and 10-20% freeway driving I get around 440-460km when the light just comes on. Minimal use of vtec. So maybe just under 500km if I were to squeeze a bit more out of it.
damn you guys amaze me! ive never got more than 380 from the first day i bought my car
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by iQQ
how fast do you drive??
Still have the ep3 iQQ?Quote:
Originally Posted by iQQ
First of all, there is no need to call people dicks, if your little backyard garage ego has been hurt no need to run around insulting people.Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
There is no need for me to dispel any myth. First of all standard fuel economy with the EP3 is 400-500km that is fine for that car. Anything under that is very high mileage.
You also tell people to run an ECU for a K20A2 engine in a K20A? Isnt there some differences in compression in those two engines?
People let you fix (or explode) their cars?
Come on guys break it up!!!!
Hmmm break
_______________ _______________ ops I did it again
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Originally Posted by supersteve
stop that steve!
:)
lol not fast at all! well not anymore anyways.. im being serious but, even when i was driving like a granny i got about 350 - 380Quote:
Originally Posted by kenny07
yeah i still do man, thinking of a k20 head soon with all the toda parts i had! but we'll see..Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
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Originally Posted by iQQ
arr nice do it man =)
I was getting around 640 Klm a tank on 98 pump petrol as a daily drive until the dreaded primary O2 sensor went to -36 volts :(
Now I am lucky to get 500. But thanks to Gav at IMG a new sensor is on it its way at a most excellent price and hopefully it will arrive here in Butt#@$%Idaho (townsville) by Friday. Also 2 new headlights, yeah baby. Screw you Kangaroos..
Can I ask how much you got the 02 sensor for? I'm thinking the one in mine is starting to go too.Quote:
Originally Posted by qldhonda
Got mine IMG $350Quote:
Originally Posted by geeang
Benny from BYB charged me $200 for the 02 sensor, hannys charged my friend 250Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukezen27
$350 seems a bit over the top no offence
Ive seen a few new denso ones for around $150 on amazon
Hey everyone....
i've got a small issue with my car while breaking. not sure what it is and i dont think its an actual problem
when i break and just before my car comes to a stop, i hear like a clicking sound coming from the rear area of my breaks.
doesn't always comes and probably 2 or 3 times out of 5.
whether it's gentle breaking and hard, it sometime hear it.
was wondering anyone has this problem and know what it is..
everytime i get my car services, they go my breaks are fine and while i drive, there isn't issue/problem with the car except for the annoying sound..
oh and i drive an ep3-r, just incase u guys need to know
I get that too, under hard braking only
And I assume you drive one. Or you wouldn't be asking that question here right?
yeah i wrote it down just incase.. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
and as for that clicking sound.. i only get it durring soft gental breaking..
any idea on what it is?
At first I though it was the brake lines
Idk anymore
Will be heading down to BYP for a service soon so I'm not worried
oh okay.. could you let me know what is causing that click sound when you get it services...Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
i'm not due in for a service anytime soon...
i just did mine recently.... and i keep forgetting to tell them about that clicking sound
Remember thisQuote:
Originally Posted by kenny07
Ep3 like a lot of performance Hondas have little sound deadening. As well as stuff suspension.
Might simply be hearing normal mechanical operation but it sounds a lot clunkier and mechanical than another car
Idk about the clicking but I'll let you know. Afaik your mechanic should have already covered it if it was a problem. My one checks everything on every single service
I had that problem too. Made a noise everytime I went to brake softly.
I found it went away when I changed my rotors and pads.
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Originally Posted by kenny07
oh sweet! thanks for that help!Quote:
Originally Posted by CivicTypeR
now i just need to find some mullah for new brake pads and rotors
:(
Had this problem too, I took my calipers off and cleaned the pads and pistons and the problem went away, left my garage floor black from all that brake dust lol...maybe it was a sticking caliper or something.
Try taking it off and giving them a clean with brake cleaner. You don't have to take the brake fluid hoses off, it should be the same procedure as just changing your pads. I also painted my brakes whilst I was at it :\
thanks for the info..Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
dont need to spend money on brake pads and rotors just yet! :)
unfortunately, i have no idea how to take it apart and putting back together...
Try this: http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=643475Quote:
Originally Posted by kenny07
It's for the DC5 but its pretty much the same with the EP3 and most other cars.
Basically, jack car up, take wheel off, remove two bolts and it should come off. Putting it back is just reverse. Hardest part is just getting those bolts off, may help to turn your wheel to one side. Make sure when you assemble it back, that those bolts are tightened to specs (or just really tight...)
Oh and you shouldn't need to push the piston back in unless your changing your pads.
There are some weird cracking sound coming from my engine bay at low speed. usually happens when the car is still then begin to move. not sure where it is coming from :/ everything feels the same
Also which brand of engine mount you guys recommend? Mugen at $500 or J racing at $520 (jdmconcept) price
Thanks alot!
Well I'm using the mugen engine mounts and I find that they are pretty good. You can order them from rhd japan for about $300.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
sounds once again like the steering rack needs regreasing. Also you can get hasport mounts for that price and they are firmer mugen is just a little firmer than stock and not worth it IMHOQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
Depends how firm you want them lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Posted the exact same problem a few pages back; turned out it was the steering rack needed re-greasing.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
As for mounts, apparently mugen is meant to feel like oem mounts :S
Oh Thanks for that, I will try re greasing it.... but how ?? not really sure...Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
Info is in here: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...-steering-rackQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
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Originally Posted by JDM EP3
thanks bro, and what type of greaser do i need to get? it is a common thing at like auto super or something ?
White lithium grease is what is used to grease it up just make sire u get it right in there and turn your wheels side to side and apply allround then use a zip tie or a hose clamp to seal it all up again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
just wanted to ask guys if this is the correct O2 sensor for the EP3? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C5WCLS/...0_pd_re_dt_dt2
Would it be recommended to replace the secondary O2 sensor at the same time?
Na secondary doesn't seem to brake muchQuote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Thanks :) i will give it a go this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
It seens abit far in. is there an easier way to get to it?
also on the right side. do I need to take off the intake?
Lol I just worked with the motor in the way, just get some pliers and maybe wire cutters and pry that metal clip off, then use zip ties or a large hose clamp to close it. For the right side you do have to take the intake off, but if you have a CAI then probs not
Hey guys,
Anyone know the part numbers for primary and secondary o2 sensors for our ep?
Primary o2 sensor OEM part number: 36531-PRB-A01 (number on the box, purchased from JDMYard)Quote:
Originally Posted by brody
Secondary o2 OEM part number (printed on the actual unit): NTK OHJ:562-H7 (Which proved to be quite difficult to find a OEM replacement)
I ended up getting an aftermarket Denso 234-4122 Oxygen Sensor, more info here http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=1#post3301180 Post #12437
The secondary sensor, I wouldn't bother with changing it unless your actually getting a CEL specifically stating that it has malfunctioned or a similar error code.
Man, just took the ep3 for a spin tonight after 2 weeks sitting in the garage, and my gosh i love my car haha feels good to hit vtec again.
how much was shipping from Rhd japan? i was thinking of getting the j's racing one plus some other small stuff but it didnt say anything about shipping so it stopped meQuote:
Originally Posted by bluey45
When I ordered my mugen mounts from RHD they cost me $330 all up. Shipping was about $40. Ended up still cheaper than buying in oz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Icebox
You may need to register a account and when you put items in your trolley it should give you the postage cost.
does anyone get surprise mods? some importers have no idea seriously.
cleaning the engine bay last night and found an engine torque damper, js racing tie rod, j's racing lower tie bar, some blue colored aftermarket rear camber arms that was not listed on the mods list when i bought it. how delightful.
Serious? That's pretty sweet. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
thats some pretty cheap! might jump on it before our dollar gets worst, hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by bluey45
I did, i thought i was running on a cheap aftermarket exhaust system,Quote:
does anyone get surprise mods? some importers have no idea seriously.
cleaning the engine bay last night and found an engine torque damper, js racing tie rod, j's racing lower tie bar, some blue colored aftermarket rear camber arms that was not listed on the mods list when i bought it. how delightful.
but what i found was a spoon axle back n1 exhaust, unknown mid pipe + a high flow cat.
plus a couple yens in the cabin ;)
Awesome thanks for that. Yeh.. my primary is screwed so ill just replace that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by RPS.13
No problems with the Denso?
Yeh I had mugen springs, and they aren't cheap haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
i found a pair of panties owned by a jap prostie trapped in the recaro rails
found a apexi vtec controller in the spare tyre well lol
arent you guys lucky...
im gonna go treasure hunting in my car later when i finish work to see if i have any surprise mods
You guys are lucky finding good mods in your EP3 already with the car =)Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
i just found out my engine is actually k20/k24 frankenstein
:O thats insane... how did you figure out you had a k20/24?Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
you sure got really lucky with the ep3!
Woah! That must be a nice surpriseQuote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
^LMFAO just trolling on the k20/k24.
but i honestly did find the other goodies
just found a gun and some cocaine in the behind my dash panels. lulz jks.
shit sorry man, i read the lulz jks part too late, i already tracked down your ip address and gave it to the cops
I found an envelope that has been translated to confirm that someone's insurance renewal is due . . . lucked out by the looks!
No major issues with the Denso, it threw a CEL once during the track day the week it was put in. Error codes stated that it had malfunctioned and also had an additional fuel mixer code. The CEL turned off by itself later that evening and hasn't come back on since.Quote:
Originally Posted by brody
I found a Spoon drop in air filter in the airbox, and a few yen in the centre console :thumbsup:
How many of you don't use the "I-vtec" manifold cover? Is there any downside to driving without it?
Does vtec engage in 1st gear?
Not sure if srs?Quote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
YesQuote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Char
I was serious actually. Does the car need to be at operating temp for it to do so? It just doesnt sound like it crosses over in first with the gruppeM. In second I can hear the difference thats why I was asking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukezen27
The engine doesn't know or care what gear your in vtec will engage without fail at 5800rpm unless: our not on full throttle. Or your oil is very low.
Nah my oil was sweet as I just changed it. Its more than half way between the two dots. So your saying unless your in full throttle it wont engage?Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
YES it was serious answer and yeah fully heated up before VTec will kick-in in any gearQuote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Char (Character) = is used to add fonts to allow posting with limits set to minimum
Lol nah man I wasnt quoting you on not sure if srs it was the one above yours. Should have quoted that as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukezen27
(on the ep3) depending on load , throttle position and gear ivtec will engage a range of "amounts"...not just ON/OFF. It has varible timing too (thats the "i" in ivtec)Quote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
Interesting I didn't know that. Must have been thinking about the old vtec.Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
So as I was saying before is there any downside to taking the manifold cover off?
That makes sense, seeing as in first its incredibly difficult to go full throttle as there is too much wheel spin and hopping so compared to other gears the intake note is not prevalent.Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
2nd and 3rd gear has the best crossoverQuote:
Originally Posted by JDM EP3
I took it off. I think it looks cleaner. Cooler I guess. But no real downside I wouldn't thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
Isn't it all to do with oil pressure? Oil pressure is low when cars cold, do so vtec.
As said before.. also depends on throttle position as this also effects oil pressure. If you have an oil pressure gauge, watch that and you'll see.
Yea but minimum engagement point is still 5800 rpm for the traditional kickQuote:
Originally Posted by brody