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bleeding clutch fluid is real easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by icecrm
Hi Guys!
I'm new to this forum & I just recently bought my first car, an EP3 & I must say i'm loving it.
I know nothing about cars except to drive them, so hopefully you guys can assist me in the future along the way.
I look forward to participating in this thread & I'll post pics of my car soon.
^ Welcome aboard the vtec train, non-stop express to 9000 ;)
Wat year an colour? Hope to see pics soon =)
n5920787, welcome to the forum and i am sure you will enjoy the car.
Had mine up for sale as i wasn't driving it and decided to drive it in the last couple of days and have now pulled it off the market, don't know what i was thinking ha ha and this is back in stock form compared to what it was.
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
took u long enough mate ! ! ! u finally come to ur sences ! !:):)
Hehe are you getting some new parts now??
Steve, yeh it took a while lol
Lj, will keep it stock, would put parts back on if i still had them but now that i have sold them will keep the car stock even though nowhere near as much fun and sell the car in a little while.
ha ha thats gold mate - good to hear. Guess we better give u a big welcome, of course with you being new and all ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Wise move typercivic. i guess with the weak AUD, this is just the most logical decision.
i hope your knees are ok to enjoy the EP fully.
hurry up and get here EP3......:( and complied etc...:(Quote:
Originally Posted by n5920787
^ the waiting game is part of the "fun" lol
hahahaha dam that waiting game ! ! feels like u will never win ! !
damn must be annoying as hell selling off your goods then deciding to keep your car! haha oh well. say someone came to you with an offer though...would u still take it?Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Shaun, yeh if someone came to me and offered a decent amount and was a reasonable offer would def take it as going in for surgery soon so it will just be sitting here for 2 months, just paid rego today and having it serviced on thursday as well before i go under the knife.
Is a bit frustrating selling parts then keeping it but at least the parts are staying together and are going to be on a good car with a good owner that I know so not so bad.
Hey guys.
Im looking at getting an EP3.
I currently own a DC5R, could anyone let me know what mods i can transfer? Below is a list of what i have.
Headers
Intake (gruppe M)
Exhaust
Engine Torque Damper
Coilovers
Rear sway bar and reinforcment kit
Front Strut brace
Upgraded front calipers and rotors
HID's
Also, if anyone knows of one for sale in Vic, in CW, please let me know.
Cheers
should fit:
headers
coilovers (needs dc5r front tie rod ends and shaving).
wont fit:
gruppem different part no.
exhaust too long
engine torque damper different part no.
i think rear sway is same size as jdm dc5r (or is that the front)
front strut brace different part no.
xenon hid stock
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Originally Posted by bungsai
Headers - Yes.....but it depends on what you have!
Intake (gruppe M) - No
Exhaust - No
Engine Torque Damper - No
Coilovers - Yes with mods
Rear sway bar and reinforcment kit - Yes.....also depends on what you have
Front Strut brace - No
Upgraded front calipers and rotors - Yes
HID's - No......should already have it...unless they change it for compliance!
for HID, if your car is a comfort package, then u should have it regardless of pre or post facelift. i think bulb is different for FL so it depends on what EP3 u buy.
for engine torque damper, you might be able to get some brackets made up.
As an immobiliser is needed for an EP3 before it can be insured - Just throwing a general question out there about alarms with shock and / or motion sensors.
Has anyone had a case where their alarm has been set off by something other than a thief? Eg. Passing truck, someone bumping into the car at the shopping center (in car or person form), etc.
Headers - TodaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
Coils - Endless Function XS - what kind of mods are we talking about here?
RSB - Progress adjustable 22-24mm with endlinks
Are the brakes on the ep3 exactly the same setup as the audm 5r?
thanks again.
so do alll JDM EP3's come with HID's from Japan Land? The headlights look much nicer in the facelifted 2005 models, I thought that these were the only ones that were HID's. Thats awesome will make sure my 2002 EP3's HID's dont get taken during compliancing.
cheers
2004 model is also face lift, was the first year to get the new look / parts
not all JDM EP3 has HID standard, only C package (comfort) has it but u'll find that the majority of the cars are c package.
regardless pre or post FL, HIDs are standard on C package. only FL has projector lens, pre FL has reflectors.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpos...&postcount=477Quote:
Originally Posted by bungsai
ahk, thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
AFAIK (i.e. as explained by installer) to meet australian standards an alarm/immobiliser needs to have 3 point immobilisation, automatic re-arm, and possibly other criteria.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seren1ty
My alarm occasionally goes of when its really, really windy. Depending on the specific alarm you can adjust the sensitivity.
thanks for the feedback micka, will have to just try a few settings and see how it goes.
Gday fellas..
Anyone run 15's on their EP with semi slicks for the circuit? or semi's at all?
Im thinking 15" may be too small for them?
You think right!Quote:
Originally Posted by Elwood
You might find it hard to clear the front brakes!
Have to go 16's
oooohhhh EP3 track days, Im keen when I get mine hahaha. I am sure they are alot of fun. where abouts does everyone go? since I am new to the ozhonda community do we have EP3 track days at like oran?
sorry just another question, looking to get some volk lock nuts for my EP3.
What size thread do I need? and is there anything else I have to look out for?
I am looking to get similar ones to these
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ksid=p3907.m29
Not actually getting them from there, but its just an example
thanks
same as all hondas.
m12 x 1.5
i hope u're not putting them on stock wheel.....Quote:
Originally Posted by stoj19
lol why not? I saw them on a stock S2K rim on here and they looked very nice. I don't actually have the EP3 yet so I am not sure what they would look like on them but I thought they would look nice? I must be wrong, very wrong
because they dont seat against the rims properly.
Aftermarket lugs use tapered seats whilst stock honda rims use ball seats.
they may FAIL if you use aftermarket lugs with stock rims as the point of contact with the rim is not 100%
argh bugger! thanks for letting me know, really appreciate it. how come I saw the S2k on stock rims with lock nuts? the person is taking a risk? lol
^ i'd say so.
it can be dangerous so i wouldn't take the risk.
yep, definitely won't be buying any for my stock rims. Thanks for saving meQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
no worries man. if u're interested there is a long thread on this topic.
read it last night thanks, somebody had linked it in the S2K thread where I originally saw the lock nuts on the stock rimsQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Hi Guys,
I think this thread is starving for pix, so here it is as. My 2002 JDM EP3.
I'm a noob when it comes to cars, so hope you guys can help me out in the future.
I was close to getting a WRX but the feeling of hitting that VTEC zone, can't really describe it, just blew me away & thats where I knew I had to get this car.
This car is going to take me to 2 years to pay off. I'm currently studying full time at Uni & working full time to pay off this car. Don't ask me how I can do both but i think it's all worth it.
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ooh very nice! buddyclub bar looks good!
saw an EP3 in the city last night...i had evil thoughts of jacking him for his ride! hahaha had CF bonnet and red custom plates "EP3R" anyone here?
^ i'm pretty sure it's 'yellow' custom plates...i know him...but i don't think he's on the forum... :)
he is but he just doesnt post much except doin his business :pQuote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
is that the buddyclub one
hehehe i know that car shaun. That car is the sexiest ep3 ive seen yet. My jaw dropped when i saw it. Hurry up and get a ep3 shaun ! ! ! haha
i actually saw ep3r today the plates are yello as saianne said
any chance that car's from melbourne? there's an ep3r appearing in south-east melbourne with the ep3r red customized plate.. very nice car too.. drools.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun
what is so nice about it? its an EP3 :p
LOL...could be...depends on where shaun is located...but there's one with plates EP3R in sydney too... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by edmbranch
yeah shaun is from melbourne i looked at the very first page of this thread hehehe
hey n5920787,
did you get the car imported like that?
how many kms and what did it cost you?
thanks.
would of sucked to put back to stock if you did to complyQuote:
Originally Posted by kriZy
yeh im from Melbourne and the plates were definatly red! i remember specifically coz it looked good coz it tied in with the whole red honda badge theme
LOL...a double up was bound to happen...EP3R is a pretty obvious number plate for the car... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Shaun
Hey all,
I'm back from overseas and now back on OH regularly. So what's been happening with this EP3 thread?...I see we have new EP3 owners...woohoo!!..hehehe
Welcome aboard to those newcomers and hope to meet up you guys soon.
Gosh...good to be back and hope to attend another Meet! :)
welcome back NightRyder :D:D Nepolian said since his getting rid of the ep3 u have to organise the next ep3 meet *cough*
What??...he's selling off his EP3?....need to have a word with the man.
Me?..organise?...but Nepolian organises better Meets than me!...How dare he hands over the reigns to me...hehehe...Grrrr!!
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Originally Posted by SuperSteve
^ LOL...
come on...man up and take up the challenge... :)
yeah NightRyder his selling up ! ! bloody outrage this is ! !
Hey guys i got some cool new rad hoses for my car. I bought these because i bought a new induction hose and it pushed my rad hoses right up next to the battery and the rad hose rubbed against the plastic around the battery and got a lil damaged. So im replacing it with these (hehe good excuse to upgrade)
http://www.zenaracing.com/shop/produ...ts_id=10000760
also does anyone know how much mm is the jdm rear sway bar ?? im thinking of upgrading to a 22mm tanabe sway bar from ebay :D
yeah man up
i'll be second contact if you want hahahha
thats all im good at
Pictures of induction hose + intake setup please:DQuote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
Who asked you to comment Sai..ANN!! :P hehehe :D
You too Jim!!..hahahah :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
Steve, this is a sad moment for all the regular EP3 owners and this thread...*shakes head*Quote:
Originally Posted by icecrm
Nepolian, if you get this message I pledge to take on the reigns of which you have held for some (short!) time and even though you have ceased to own the notorious black sheep of us all we hope that you will still remain an allegiance to this thread. AMEN!...or other else.!... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
well i was a tight ass and i am now part black sheep.......
only certain parts of the car are black
ill be an official new ep3r owner later this week - cant wait to get it out on the road! Im also hoping someone decides to organise the next meet lol
i mean how hard could it be
i wouldnt mind organising if i got some input from you guys ie
cruise, meet, dyno day
where when
......
i guess i have just taken on the responsibility aye hahaha
lets do it
Have a mega cruise up sunny QLD so i can join in LOL
LOL
u can pay for all our petrol hahahha
does anyone know what bulbs ep3's use for interior lights??
i have manual at home but im at work
nah mega cruise in Newcastle :thumbsup: I will definitely join once I get my EP3 :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Hehe...you guys are funny. I'm happy to organise one some time but not just yet. Don't let me stop you other folks to organise one!.. :D
Yeah i dont mind organising one aswell aslong as u guys are ready for a crap day hahaha jokes it would b a super dooper day bring the family and kids fellas ! !
tell me when the next meet is! lol
hey guys ! im going to track my car 2moro and 2night i was checking my oil levels (first time ive done it) sorry for newby question but how do u read the dip stick :S all it has is 2 holes and the rest of it is smooth so i cant tell where the oil is up to. sorry for newby question guys hehehehe
oil level should be in between the 2 holes. top/highest hole is max oil level, and the other hole is min. oil level. i find it hard to see the oil sometimes aswell due to lighting. if you cant see the oil, touch it?
ahhh ok den ill try touching it then. Im having the problem where i cant see where the oil is at aswell. My old car had the lil slits in it so u could tell that way but with the ep3 dipstick its just smooth :\
hey guys i topped up my engine oil 2day after tracking my car yesterday and because the dip stick is hard to read i went over the top hole and i think ive overfilled the engine a lil. Is it ok ?? will the excess just burn off ??
So I kinda sold my ep3 today and well, hmmm i want it again ha ha.
damn it's always like that.
WHATTTTTT !?!?!?!Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
2day is another sad day for ep3 ozhonda owners :( sad to hear u sold ur sexy beast nav
*cough* got anymore parts for me *cough* :D
Steve, it is a sad day, i really miss it and it has been like 7 hours lol
*cough* you already took them all *cough*