EP3 Type R

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25-03-2009, 11:35 AM
veecee

Philip Lee - are you on mx5 forum also?
And stoj19 I've seen on an RC forum as well...

Small world hey guys?
25-03-2009, 11:44 AM
Philip Lee

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Originally Posted by veecee

Philip Lee - are you on mx5 forum also?

Small world hey guys?

yup that's me hehe. we have the same taste in cars hahaha
25-03-2009, 12:04 PM
oongie

How does the handling compare to an MX5?
Considering you've driven both?
25-03-2009, 12:23 PM
Philip Lee

the handling is very different.

i had the NA6 which was the oldest original MX5.

stock wise, i have to say the EP3 is better. obviously with all the years of development. chassis is stronger/stiffer and slightly less bodyroll. with the LSD you can put the power down early exiting corner.

however EP3 might be quicker but MX5 is more fun do drive. u can't beat rwd and (close to) 50:50 weight distribution etc etc.

i have to say they are different cars with different driving experience. for me a more powerful MX5 would be ideal but since i need to carry the kids now, mx5 is out of the question. i enjoy my EP3 just the same.
25-03-2009, 12:58 PM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

the handling is very different.

i had the NA6 which was the oldest original MX5.

stock wise, i have to say the EP3 is better. obviously with all the years of development. chassis is stronger/stiffer and slightly less bodyroll. with the LSD you can put the power down early exiting corner.

however EP3 might be quicker but MX5 is more fun do drive. u can't beat rwd and (close to) 50:50 weight distribution etc etc.

i have to say they are different cars with different driving experience. for me a more powerful MX5 would be ideal but since i need to carry the kids now, mx5 is out of the question. i enjoy my EP3 just the same.

Owns an EP3 and has kids ^^^ ur my idol
25-03-2009, 01:09 PM
Philip Lee

err what's wrong hehe

the interior is big enough for 2 adults + 2 kids.

we have another 5 door hatch tho....
25-03-2009, 02:44 PM
stoj19

Quote:

Originally Posted by oongie

How does the handling compare to an MX5?
Considering you've driven both?

How does the S2000 compare to the MX5 (slightly off the topic)

I would have an S2000 any day over an MX5 due to looks, as I have never driven either
25-03-2009, 02:50 PM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

err what's wrong hehe

the interior is big enough for 2 adults + 2 kids.

we have another 5 door hatch tho....

No nothing wrong, just very pimpin of u :p its what id do

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoj19

How does the S2000 compare to the MX5 (slightly off the topic)

I would have an S2000 any day over an MX5 due to looks, as I have never driven either

s2000 stock vs mx5 stock is way better in power and handling, as both of them are actually designed as soft tops and not a hard top re engineered for a soft top both there handling is great mx5's only downfall is the lack of power
25-03-2009, 04:02 PM
stoj19

thanks
25-03-2009, 04:23 PM
Philip Lee

hey guys & girls,

anyone has upgraded their brakes?

if so what have you done and comments?

thanks in advance.
25-03-2009, 04:39 PM
SuperSteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

hey guys & girls,

anyone has upgraded their brakes?

if so what have you done and comments?

thanks in advance.

I got dba 4000 series slotted front rotors and ferodo ds2500hc pads front and rear

Car stops alot more better. :thumbsup:

Pads are abit dusty though but expected because they are sports brake pads
25-03-2009, 04:41 PM
Philip Lee

if u don't mind, how much did this setup cost you?

did you just do front only or all 4?

thanks