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Originally Posted by doosra
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Originally Posted by doosra
who's trimmed their fender lining? if so what places can do it for you around sydney?
The wife mainly drives it though. I wanted something more fun to drive so I traded her bmw 120i for my ep3 and she can't drive manual. I love my ep3 so much more and its so much fun modding and driving.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
Anyone know where I can get plasti dip (pick up in Sydney preferably) for cheaper than what Zen garage is selling for ($34). I'm thinking of spraying the fascia and bottom part black as there's some scratches.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...SP-MotorsportsQuote:
Originally Posted by doosra
I'd highly recommend you save some money and just get a stanley knife (hell even a kitchen knife with a serrated edge) and go at it yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
Pick up is available near bexley, plasti dip 02 9599 8858 , i paid $25 a can.
how my car turned out quick job.
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...49057045_n.jpg
Pick up is available near bexley, plasti dip 02 9599 8858 , i paid $25 a can.
how my car turned out quick job.
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...49057045_n.jpg
i dont trust myself on DIY fabrication stuff. bad experience before and cant take chances making mistakes on the ep3Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
i dont trust myself on DIY fabrication stuff. bad experience before and cant take chances making mistakes on the ep3Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
Hey man. Are you running de cat or did you get the package through byp?Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
If your running the test pipe.. have any problems with exhaust leaks?
I'm running 100cel hi flow. I bought the headers off Jdmyard and got performance exhaust centre to do hi flow, defouler and install
Ah righto then. No worries. Cheers
Haha. It's not so much "fabrication" - more towards "hacking away".Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
i like this kind of thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
How does anyone install headers (PLM) on the ep3? I can't seem to fit it from the bottom cause the trailing arm is in the way and from the top it wont fit thru that gap between the valve cover and the firewall. I can fit it from the top but its pointing the wrong way and theres no way i can flip it around. =.=
Had this problem too. Installing them on my DC5 was easy but EP3 there is less engine bay space so I had an exhaust shop fit mine today :)Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
I fitted my kiddracing ones up without too much trouble from the bottom. I undid the swaybar and squeezed them through. Got them sitting in the right position on the 2nd or 3rd try. You just need to put it in at the right angle, and play around with it a bit, twist it etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
I'm not too sure if they're the same, but i did notice the kiddracing ones have PLM on the box :confused:
On another note, my air con is blowing out hot air :thumbsup:
Yeah I was able to get the stock one in and out from the top but I had to remove the valve cover and it was still a tight fit. As for installing the plm headers it was impossible from the top as one piece and from the bottom the trailing arm and sway bar is in the way and I can't get enough leverage with just jack stand height. Probs just gonna get an exhaust shop to do it since I need to get the slip joints welded and cat made up. Spent literally 8 hours trying and my neck hurts now lol just need to find a decent exhaust shop that knows what an ep3 is.Quote:
Originally Posted by RPS.13
And yeah just kiddracing was just a distributor, plm makes the headers
That's why I pay people to do it cause everytime I try something, there's always something that doesn't go smoothly
Ohh so you drive a ep3 now??Quote:
Originally Posted by dnapol
wohoo.. mugen mounts ordered :)
That I do :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
Got hit in dc5 and was written off so I bought a mugen ep3r fresh import from Japan :D
pics^
What is the widest and most offset for a 17" inch wheel without rolling guards on stock suspension ?
Stock wheels are 17" x 7 +45?
Mugen didn't make an EP3. Nub. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by dnapol
<3
Nice mugen kitted I see, FL?Quote:
Originally Posted by dnapol
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Originally Posted by Symphorced
yes kitted it is :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Perry
love yaa timmy
Perry is gonna be jealous
I read your old build about your dc5r I guess the parts from it will be donated to this car right???Quote:
Originally Posted by dnapol
Yes" I'm jealous already =) pics pics
depends on your ride height but i think 17x8 +35 is pretty flushQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
17x8 +35 on the front stick out a bit, not that noticable I should say.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
Haha yeh the dc5 was a special car to me and most of the parts have (and will) be transfered, it was a key reason why I bought the car (plus I was considering one when I bought the dc5). Pics and build thread will be up soon, very soon ;) big plansQuote:
Originally Posted by Perry
cool cool this I can't wait. Shall see the build thread on CITR than.Quote:
Originally Posted by dnapol
Cool thanks, so for the back keep it at 17 x 7.5?
The max I would go is 17 x 8 on stock control arms as anything beyond that would hit the suspensionQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
For those who have mugen engine mounts, just wanted to know whether you left the rear mount oem, used another brand mount or just used energy suspension bushings?
Ive got a set of mugen mounts coming so need some advice so I can make an informed decision on what to do with rear mounts as mugen doesn't come with a rear one.
Thanks
you can fit 17x8 in the back, but keep the offset between atleast +35 to +43, anymore and you might find you'll hit the guards or the rear trailing armQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
btw i think i see your ep3 sometimes around sunnybank?
17x9 can work too but better run 215/45 and keep offset lower than 40. It will run close I the trailing arm even with a few degrees neg camber
i left mine oem, even so its cracked~ i cbb changing it lol, but i will change the rear one to hasports or something with 62a, vibrations still minimal but at least the piece of mind is there.Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
you can probably pick up individual mounts at jdmyard if you really wanted to change them all at once~ but thats entirely up to you.
Yeah I can get a hasport rear mount for $150 on eBay so might just do that.
17x8 +43 on the rear is the Max you can do on 215's its pretty close the sussy. Might can try 225. If you want pics I can post for guide line.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
hey guys, would you recommend this type of oil in 5w-30 for the ep3? http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...g=1&id_brand=6
Engine oil is so expensive these days, you could get a 20L drum on gumtree for $140 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/liver...tre/1010476476
Cheap because it's semi-synthetic. I've never used anything but full synthetic (group 4 or group 5) in my car. Not something I would want to cheap out on.Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
What oil u running?Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
Currently running Redline 5w-30 - burns a bit too quickly for my liking (have to top up every 1000kms or so) but runs quite well. Previously run Castrol Edge which was ok but is now totally overpriced.Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
should have castrol edge when repco had their 20% discount i picked up 4x 5L btls for under 160, happy days~Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
It's Castrol titanium now isn't it? I'll keep my eyes peeled for next sale. Post up here if u guys see the sale
Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.
Hi, new user interested in buying an ep3r, but i would like to ask a few questions about them...
How much are the running costs? (Servicing, insurance etc)
What is the availability of spare parts of the car? [very important]
Any problems prone for the ep3 that I should watch out for when inspecting one?
thanks,
I usually just keep reciepts from my service, my mechanic lists out specifically what has been done and checked, needs to do in the future and stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...ide-EP3-buyers!Quote:
Originally Posted by tkboi
This thread should help you
Maybe try n get your hands on a copy of a used ep3r service manual. That way u can see what parts need replacing at particular intervals. Or alternatively you can follow the log of a dc5r/s?Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
castrol edge 5w30 burns a bit quickly to. i reckon its because its a 30 weight. been hearing alot of other k20s use 40 weight fir theres, specially in summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
ive yet to ask Dede which oil he put in last service
off the top of my head, Dedy uses 5-40 valvoline full syn, if you dont bring your own oil to do your serviceQuote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
cheers, also explains why i havent burned a single drop yet maybe? good old Dede
I'm thinking of trying Nulon 10w-40 next time.. decently priced at $65 per 6 litres from supercheap..
what do you guys think about Nulon 10w-30? seems very cheap http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...pc#Description
Is this the right service schedule for ep3?
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/880/servicet.jpg
i follow this insteadQuote:
Originally Posted by doosra
http://www.euro-spec2000.co.uk/Honda/CivicTypeR/
but i do it every 5000km instead
Are the wind deflectors/visors screwed on or just stuck on with adhesive tape? It looks like there's a few mounting screws on it but the visors i found online are only held by tape.
Mines looks like it's gonna crack and I want to get it replaced.
i might just do a major service on my car since I've only just purchased it so I know all fluids and parts are fresh..
-engine oil
-oil filter
-fuel filter
-brake fluid
-transmission fluid
-coolant
Am I missing anything? and how much do you think it this service will cost?
450-550 at Top One. i did the exact same service about 2 moinths ago.
Clutch fluid too.Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
Labour is what is going to cost the most in doing something like this. Should give it a shot yourself. Not too difficult and there are many guides around.
thanks.. i live near hanny's so will probably just take it to them..
i can do a simply oil change and oil filter, but don't know how to do the rest, plus would like to have receipts for future when i end up selling the car
hanny's :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
I've been looking around to buy a set.
From my research, only OEM ones have clips.
Other ones are sold with 3M tape that they swear will hold.
I'll likely be getting my OEM set from here.
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Originally Posted by UNA91
Yea I live like 2mins from sunnybank, it might be me... there are around 3-4 white ep3 around this area. Also saw one heading down south towards Parkinson from time to time :)
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Originally Posted by UNA91
That would be great bro, just in the market for some new wheels... bit hard to find 7.5" usually see 8" around
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Originally Posted by Perry
I'm running 17 x 8 +35 offset but my guards are rolled. Here's how they sit.
Guard rolling is cheap. The guy that did it charged I think $35 per corner so much cheaper than tyre shops who charge about $60. Let me know if u want his details.
If you're not lowered, you probably dont have to roll them
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/8...1118170033.jpg
could be me? lol i head down that way to get home, but yea i've also seen a one that heads down that way too, no plate was epk20 or somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
so exxy!Quote:
Originally Posted by uniqlo
Going down to fit 17x9 at the back today. Ill let h know how that goesQuote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
Sure are!Quote:
Originally Posted by UNA91
If you don't care for OEM and clips, cheapest option would be here.
They're actually one of ozhonda's sponsors selling in the forum for $79. Don't know how much shipping is though.
My drivers side OEM visor ripped off round 170km so I'm not should tapes going to cut it lolQuote:
Originally Posted by uniqlo
Exactly why I'd rather piece of mind with clips. You have the option of adding tape too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lukezen27
JDM Concept are cheaper (I got quotes) than going through jesse streeter, rhd and ooparts; It's still the best option.
I might give my visors a respray in a gloss black colour since they look faded and spray the side mirror arms as well. Anyone done this yet?
saw 2 at the downshift meet. One had heaps of mod. looks pretty good! EP3 is getting popular in brisbane :)
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Originally Posted by UNA91
I use tyre shine for all black rubber/plastic around the car... works great, kinda water proof too... it restores them to a really black colour :)
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Originally Posted by doosra
Oh, i was at downshift! i parked on the grass near the sign. Tho i didn't stay long, it was packed tho, but too many commodores and the people there seemed to just judge others too much and had no respect.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyxTony
and i usually just use scratch/swirl remover on the visors and it brings em back to life
I'd suggest sanding it down (varying grits) and then using a plastic polish on it. Used on a friend's Accord Euro Mugen visors and they turned up a treat.